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Developers Present Conceptual Ideas For Downtown Raytown
By Mallory Ragon
The Board of Aldermen heard three proposals for development of “the green space” near Blue Ridge Boulevard and East 63rd Street during their work session on Tuesday, December 17. The site was formerly considered for a Walmart Neighborhood Market, but the retailer withdrew its application earlier this year. The three presentations were submitted in response to a request for proposal (RFP) made by the city in September this year. They came from Carr Baier Crandell Real Estate Group (CBC) of Kansas City, Missouri; The Raytown Main Street Association; and Flaherty & Collins Properties of Indianapolis, Indiana. Having only had a short amount of time to prepare, the proposals were all very conceptual in nature and were not to be received as fleshed out plans. The board was instructed to hear all three and to decide
whether they would be interested in directing one of the groups to further develop their plan for closer consideration. While no formal action was required of the board, city staff requested direction from them in order to move toward a formal development proposal. CBC presented a plan for a retail and office space concept, including a possible city administrative space and a pharmacy. It includes ample surface parking and green spaces intended to include benches and possibly sculptural art. They noted that they had heard “whispers” about a potential move out of Raytown’s current City Hall, prompting the addition of administrative space in the concept. They assured the aldermen that the office and the proposed pharmacy were only placeholders, to be filled by whichever office or retail tenants apply and are approved. The Raytown Main Street Association presented a plan
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to move 62nd Street approximately 120 feet south in order to create a permanent city park, leaving about 2.7 acres for development by any developer as approved by the city. There was a strong empha-
sis on creating a community space in the downtown and on working together to provide a quality area for citizens. There were no specific plans for any development beyond the park itself and the association sug-
gested that perhaps this plan could be used in conjunction with another plan submitted by a developer. Although responding to the Continued on page 8
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KC School District Sues The MO Board Of Education The Kansas City School District (KCSD) sued the Missouri Board of Education and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education just days after the Missouri Supreme Court ruling that opened up student transfers from the unaccredited to accredited school districts, such as Raytown. In the lawsuit that was filed in Cole County, the school district re-
quests an injunction to stop the enforcement of student transfers and asks for provisional accreditation to remain out of state control whiles its case is heard. The state mandate of funding transferred students could push the district into bankruptcy and the KCSD maintains that its overall scores improved enough this year to be within the provisional range.
The Kansas City School Board made this statement, “For the past 24 months, due to the stability KCPS has enjoyed, our scholars have experienced a surge in achievement the likes of which our community has not known in many years”. The lawsuit alleges that Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro, had a hidden agenda when she advised the State Board of Education
to ignore the district’s achievements. And eight Democrat legislators have accused Nicastro of abusing her power after the discovery of emails indicating collaboration between Nicastro, the Kauffman and Hall Family Foundations and CEETrust research group to create a new KC school system without the district’s knowledge. The lawmakers who signed a
written statement asking the state school board to open an investigation are State Senator Paul LeVota, State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal and State Representative Genise Montecillo of St. Louis County; State Representatives Bonnaye Mims of Kansas City, Judy Morgan of Kansas City, Ira Anders of Independence, John Mayfield of Independence and Joe Runions of Grandview.
Raytown Community Choir Presents raised $1000 for REAP at its Annual Christmas Concert at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. This 51-member choir invites singers to join them for next year’s Easter concert.
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Silver Bells Community Christmas Party The Silver Bells Community Christmas Party for older adults that took place on December 10 at the Raytown Christian Church was a sell-out with 128 tickets sold and 112 in attendance.
Church staff commented that it had been many years since the Fellowship Hall had been so full. A $5 ticket admission included lunch, entertainment, pictures with Santa,
Pictured left to right are Martha Wallsmith, Ann ElginSnyder and Connie McPherrin
door prizes and entertainment by the dynamic performer Gino Bueno, pianist Nathan Bergan, and gospel singer Zenbio Smith. Holiday helpers included volunteers from Ray-
town EMS, city aldermen, Raytown Council on Aging and area professionals from the sponsoring organizations Bickford Senior Living, Westridge Gardens Rehabilitation & Health Care,
Alyson Jones of Bickford House and Elizabeth Clayton of Westridge Gardens
Preferred Hospice, Benchmark Healthcare, Hidden Lake Care Center, Edgewood Rehab and Wellness Center, Summit View Terrace and Shepherd’s Center of Raytown.
Event sponsors are planning to make this an annual event and hope to see a crowd at the 2014 Christmas Party.
Floyd Anderson and Perry Morris enjoy the Christmas party
New Developments Without Incentives Are A Good Sign For KC By Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com The Kansas City Star’s Kevin Collison wrote an interesting article about two recent hotel developments that will be built in Kansas City’s urban core without any public incentives. Over the past 20 years, there has been a concerted effort on the part of the city and business interests to revitalize Kansas City’s central business district. Typically, these
efforts required the public sector to step in to incentivize private developers in order to make these projects feasible. Investments in the urban core (such as the Power and Light District, new housing developments, enhancements to the convention center and the upcoming streetcar) have created momentum, and the private sector is jumping on board. Two hotels developments don’t necessarily make a
trend, and we don’t expect this to mark the end of economic incentives in Kansas City development. There will no doubt be projects in the future where public incentives make sense. But it is certainly encouraging to know that private developers are looking at Kansas City as an investment opportunity, with or without incentives. Crossroads Hotel Photo: Courtesy of the Kansas City Star.
Tips For Preventing Deadly Carbon Monoxide Poisoning As the temperature turns colder the Raytown Fire Protection District sees an increase in the number of carbon monoxide related calls for service. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a odorless invisible gas produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or
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Raytown Parks Board Meeting By Bob Smith Raytown Parks staff reported that the old pool filter removal has been completed. The space has been cleaned and ready for the new filters. The new filters should be delivered either this week or next. If all goes as expected, the new filters should not need any modifications to install. Approval has been gained to install a monument sign at the entrance to Super Splash on Raytown Road. It is still undecided if the billboard will be used this year. Parks staff reported that they are putting together a Super Splash Management
Team. Candidates for the Aquatics Supervisor, Assistant Manager and the front gate positions have been extended conditional offers. They are still working to identify a Concessions Manager and Guest Relations person. There is a lot of work to be completed by Parks staff in preparation for the new pool season including securing an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement for Super Splash, preparing bids for pool chemicals, staff uniforms, concessions and sending out returning staff letters. The Heart of America Softball Association has purchased a replacement score-
board for the Colman Park ball fields that is expected to be delivered in January. Parks staff has removed the old scoreboard and is preparing for the installation of the new scoreboard. The four P25 radios have been delivered and Parks staff are waiting for the vendor and City staff to complete the programming and other items needed prior to use. The instructional Youth Basketball League is beginning to take shape. They are targeting the elementary students, as they are the ones that will hopefully come back next year. Flyers have been delivered to the schools for distribution.
The 2014 Park Capital Improvements plan was discussed. The total of $60,000 was approved as part of the budget. The approved improvements are: • Kenagy - Rope climber resurfacing, shelters and trails repair, expanding electric service for events such as, Movies in the Park, and installing a concrete pad large enough for Arts and Music Festival bands that is designed to be roofed later. • Colman - Playground retaining wall repair/replaced at Colman. In addition to these capital improvements, Parks staff reported that some major improvement items like the
repaving of the walking trails and parking lots and shelter houses repair or replacement are going to be need attention very shortly. An electronic message sign at the Raytown Road entrance of Kenagy Park is to be purchased to replace the current marquee sign that is over 20 years old and does not light. The installation of the new sign was tabled until it can be determined that the sign can be raised high enough so that it is not as prone to vandalizing. Even if the sign is raised, there still needs to be a plan designed to protect the sign. The new sign will be approximately 4 foot by 8 foot and will have a monochrome LED
display sign that will allow for remote changing of the content. The purchase of additional equipment was approved for purchase to complete the requirements of the tennis court grant funds from United States Tennis Association (USTA). The equipment to be added is a practice board, windscreen additional nets with anchors and straps, trash receptacles and park benches. The January Park Board meeting has been changed to January 16, 2014 because of Martin Luther King holiday.
Car Taken At Gun Point Raytown Teens Saves Family
At approximately 5:50 p.m. on 12/11/2013, the Raytown Police were called in regard to a vehicle taken at gunpoint in the area of Blue Ridge Boulevard and Spring Valley Road. The victim stated he was sitting in his vehicle when the suspect knocked on his driver’s window. The suspect was a black male possibly
in his early to mid-twenties, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. The suspect pointed a dark colored handgun at the victim and ordered him out of the vehicle. After the victim complied, the suspect got in the vehicle and left in an unknown direction. Approximately an hour later the police recov-
The Jackson County Legislature officially adopted the county’s operating budget for 2014 this month. The $296.3 million budget is $3.9 million less than 2013 and marks the seventh straight year that
the county budget has been reduced. The 2014 budget includes no increase to the county property tax levy. The budget reduction is due to the Parks Enterprise funds being down, the com-
ered the stolen vehicle in the 8400 block of Kentucky in Raytown, Missouri. The suspect was not with the vehicle and has not been identified. There were no injuries reported at the scene and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 474-TIPS.
A 15-year-old Raytown South high school student saved his family by getting them out of the house in the 8700 block of East 79th street when fire broke out at 1:15 am on Monday. The family had heard the sound of popping in the garage but went on to bed. But Dayvion Cook couldn’t sleep. When he noticed a red spot in the wall, he woke up everybody
in the house and, by the time they were outside, the whole wall was red. Then he went back into the house to save the family’s four pets. The fire spread to the attic and firefighters got the fire under control but the family lost just about everything. They are all grateful for their safety thanks to Dayvion who went on to school that day to take his final exams.
A family friend put them up in a motel for a couple nights and the Red Cross is helping them cope with their losses. Friends of the family have set up a fund at Community America Credit Union (CACU). Drop off a donation to the fund called “Blessings for Jeanette Price” at any one of CACU’s locations or call 913-9057000.
County Courthouse Annex in Independence and relocation and renovation of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. “This budget is an example of the sensible and fiscally
responsible government we have built in Jackson County,” said County Executive Mike Sanders. “Rather than asking the citizens for more, we instead have committed ourselves to hard work, col-
laboration, and innovation in order to meet the challenges we face today as well as the priorities that we must address for our future.”
2014 Jackson County Budget pletion of the Truman Courthouse renovation project, as well as some Truman Sports Complex bond funds being paid down. Other budget highlights include funding for renovations to the Jackson
State Treasurer Introduces New Program Allowing Missourians To Donate Unclaimed Property To Charity
Clint Zweifel
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel recently announced a new program allowing Missourians to donate their Unclaimed Property to charity. Treasurer Zweifel currently holds more than $810 million in Unclaimed Property belonging to 4.7 million account owners. Under the new program, Missourians may choose from 20 charitable organizations in the state to which they may donate their Unclaimed Property. Those organizations support vital medical research, children’s needs, military families and more. Missouri is the second state in the nation to provide this option and provides the most charities for account owners to choose from. “These charities provide invaluable services to the people of Missouri and
now, with this program, we have created a simple way to give back to citizens in our state,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “This new program was created in response to requests from constituents to donate their Unclaimed Property. My team and I are focused on creating innovative ways to serve the needs and wishes of Missourians, and this program is an example of that. I am proud of the good it can do for our communities at no cost to taxpayers.” The average return on a claim is $300, and Missourians may now donate as much or as little of their claim to any of the approved organizations as they choose. Many accounts are worth just a few dollars, but those donations can add up quickly to make a big difference. More than half of all account owners will be able to search for, claim and donate their Unclaimed Property entirely online. The list of charities eligible to accept Unclaimed Property donations include: After-School Retreat Reading and Assessment Grant Program Fund, American Cancer Society Heartland Division, Inc., American Diabetes Association Gateway Area, American Heart Association, American Lung
Association of Missouri, American Red Cross, ALS Association, Arthritis Foundation, Childhood Lead Testing Fund, Children’s Trust Fund, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, Foster Care and Adoptive Parents Recruitment and Retention Fund, March of Dimes, Missouri Military Family Relief Fund, Missouri National Guard Trust, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Organ Donor Program Fund, Veterans Trust Fund, and Workers’ Memorial Fund. “I receive new Unclaimed Property every day, meaning thousands of dollars and hundreds of accounts are added to my database each week,” Treasurer Zweifel said. “Whether your claim is $5 or $500, consider donating to a charity where it can have a real, positive impact on our fellow Missourians’ lives.” Since January 2009, Treasurer Zweifel has returned $176 million to Unclaimed Property owners from more than 605,000 accounts. Individuals may check for Unclaimed Property 24 hoursa-day, sign up for email alerts or email search results to family and friends at www.ShowMeMoney.com.
News Bites
• Southeast Enterprises reports 10,307 pounds of holiday lights have been collected towards its goal of 34,000 pounds. Recycling keeps holiday lights out of the landfill and provides challenging work for over 160 employees with developmental disabilities • Shepherd’s Center of Raytown is losing its executive director, Patty Stock, whose resignation is effective December 27, 2013. • Raytown EMS reports 18 donors showed up at the Blood Drive that took place on Monday, December 16. • Farrand Farms has donated about 85 poinsettia plants that Rotary Club of Raytown will deliver this week to Autumn Terrace (formally Benchmark Health Care), Westridge Gardens, Edgewood Manor, Hidden Lake, Elliot Place, REAP and Masonic Home.
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Critical Health Code Violations Most critical health code violations are corrected at the time of inspection. DIRTY HARRY’S PUB 3100 SW 7 Hwy Suite K, Blue Springs 12/9/2013 - Glass cleaner was stored with the straws. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils and single-service items. CORRECTED, the manager removed the glass cleaner. 54TH STREET BAR & GRILL 1307 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 12/11/2013 - An employee beverage was observed on the cook’s line without a lid. Employee beverage containers must have a lid and a straw - CORRECTED. ADAMS POINTE GOLF CLUB 1601 R.D. Mize Rd, Blue Springs 12/10/2013 - The make table in the kitchen had an ambient air temperature of 52* F. The following potentially hazardous foods had internal temperatures as follows: Hot dogs 52* F, polish sausage, 52* F, garlic in oil 48* F and Havarti cheese 51* F. All PHF’s DISCARDED - RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. ADAMS POINTE GOLF CLUB 1601 R.D. Mize Rd, Blue Springs 12/10/2013 - Chemical spray bottles were found unlabeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material - CORRECTED.
CHINA TOWN CAFÉ 756 W 40 Hwy, Blue Springs 12/12/2013 - Food was not being maintained at 135* F or above on the third buffet table. The internal temperatures of some of the foods being held in the buffet were as follows: chicken enchiladas 125* F, steak ranchero 118* F. The items in the third buffet table were allowed to be reheated. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 41* F or below or 135* F or above. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. CHINA TOWN CAFÉ 756 W 40 Hwy, Blue Springs 12/12/2013 - The spray hose by the dishwashing machine was hanging below the flood rim of the sink and did not have a backflow prevention device. Manager turned the spring around which held the hose above the flood rim - CORRECTED. SWEET T’S SOUL FOOD 200 North 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 12/10/2013 - Employee’s shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use items or protected from cross contamination. WAFFLE HOUSE 1500 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs 12/11/2013 - Raw shell eggs were stored above jugs of milk and containers of waffle batter in the back reach-in cooler. Raw sausage patties were stored over biscuits in the walk-in cooler. Store raw meats and eggs below
cooked and raw ready-to-eat foods and arrange raw meats by cooking temperature to prevent cross contamination - CORRECTED. WHISKEY TANGO 401 S Outer Rd East, Grain Valley 12/9/2013 - Soda gun holsters waste drains in the Jack Daniels and Crown Royal Bar directly over the drink ice bins did not have any drain lines. Waste drainage from the holsters need to have lines installed that will prevent contamination of drinking ice - CORRECTED (drain lines installed). WHISKEY TANGO 401 S Outer Rd East, Grain Valley 12/9/2013 - Can of WD-40 and Absorbine Jr. was stored on top of beer cooler in the main bar. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in an area that is not above food and equipment. - CORRECTED on site (removed). GRANDVIEW VFW 3413 Main, Grandview 12/11/2013 - Raw meat was observed to be stored over finished food items in the kitchen reach-in cooler. Store raw meats/eggs on the lowest shelf. CORRECTED during this inspection. THE LAKE HOUSE PUB 27909 E Colbern Rd, Lake Lotawana 12/9/2013 - A backflow preventer was not present at the hose/faucet connection at the mop sink. CORRECTED during this inspection. The spray hose at the three compartment sink was observed to extend below the flood rim of the sink. CORRECTED during this inspection.
BOB EVANS 1680 NW Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit 12/10/2013 - Personal beverage container observed on the cook’s line - drink containers in food preparation areas must have a lid and a straw. DISCARDED.
12/12/2013 -Inspector observed two cooks handling ready to eat food (cake and toast) with bare hands. CORRECTED when inspector discussed the violation with the manager and both employees put on gloves.
CHICK-FIL-A 690 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/11/2013 - Personal beverage container without a lid or straw observed on the cook’s line - DISCARDED.
PLACES 1001 NW Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit 12/12/2013 - Numerous pans of cooked and ready to eat potentially hazardous foods were not date labeled. CORRECTED when manager applied proper labeling to the pans.
CHICK-FIL-A 690 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/11/2013 - Chlorine sanitizer concentration in wiping cloth bucket was higher than 200 ppm. CORRECTED when manager diluted solution to 200 ppm. FREEB!RDS WORLD BURRITO 860 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/10/2013 - Chemical spray bottles hanging near the mop sink were not labeled - CORRECTED when manager labeled the bottles. NOODLES AND COMPANY 659 NW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/12/2013 - Reach-in cooler on far end of cook’s line was not holding potentially hazardous food at 41* F or below. The following temperatures were observed: raw chicken 60* F, Caesar dressing 61* F. All PHF was discarded. It was determined that an electrical breaker was tripped. Breaker was reset and after a half hour, the internal temperature of this unit was back down to 37* F. CORRECTED. PLACES 1001 NW Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit
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Toro Recalls TimeMaster and TurfMaster Lawn Mowers Due To Injury Hazard Recall date: December 10, 2013 Recall number: 14-046 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact Toro for a free repair. Consumer Contact: Toro toll-free at (855) 340-7686 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.toro.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Gas Trimmers Recalled by efco Due to Fire Hazard Recall date: December 10, 2013 Recall number: 14-047 Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled trimmers immediately
and return them to an authorized efco dealer for a free muffler replacement kit. Consumer Contact: Emak USA at (800) 800-4420 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s website at www. efcopower.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the home page. PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard Recall date: December 10, 2013 Recall number: 14-048 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heating units and contact PackTite for a free replacement heater. Consumer Contact: PackTite toll-free at (866) 520-7952 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT, by email at recall@packtite.com, or online at www.packtite.
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WENDY’S 903 W Chipman, Lee’s Summit 12/10/2013 - Sanitizer solution at three-compartment sink was not the proper concentration (<150 ppm quat). It was determined the dispenser is not working. This establishment switched to using a chlorine based sanitizer until the dispenser can be repaired. HY-VEE KITCHEN/ ITALIAN/CHINESE/SALAD BAR 310 SW Ward, Lee’s Summit 12/12/2013 - Insufficient sanitizer observed in wiping cloth bucket on cook’s line (0 ppm quat). CORRECTED when manager dumped the mixture and obtained sanitizer at the proper concentration from the three-compartment sink. LONE JACK CAFE 100 Canon Drive, Lone Jack 12/12/2013 - Debris accumulation was observed to be present on the tenderizer rollers. CORRECTED during this inspection. LONE JACK HIGH SCHOOL 313 S. Bynum, Lone Jack 12/10/2013 - A backflow preventer was not present on the hose at the oven and the flex hose at the kettle cooker. Backflow preventers are needed on these hoses. solowavedesign.com and click on Important Safety Notice for more information. Ram’s Imports Recalls Girls’ Pink Leopard Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recall date: December 11, 2013 Recall number: 14-051 Remedy: Consumers
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SIKI 601 NW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit 12/11/2013 - Raw chicken observed above ready to eat food and raw fish in walk-in cooler - CORRECTED when manager moved the chicken to an approved location.
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on campaign finance and ethics reform legislation in the 2014 session: “I am pleased to see Governor Nixon bringing together legislators of both parties today to work on the important issue of campaign finance and ethics reform. However, as those conversations move forward, I believe it’s important to recognize that legislation like Senate Bill 576 does not come close to what Missouri needs. Campaign finance limits are ineffective without a limit on political money
laundering. This bill does nothing to discourage the targets of Missouri Ethics Commission investigations from lying to get out of trouble – something that is, amazingly, currently legal in our state. Placing $50 per item limits on lobbyist gifts is a loophole through which legislators could still have lobbyists take them to a $50 breakfast, $50 lunch and $50 dinner every day. And preventing teachers from being involved in the political process is both wrong and unconstitutional.”
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Board Of Aldermen Parks Board raytown.mo.us raytownparks.com Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at Monthly: Third Monday of every 7:00 p.m, City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. month at 7:00 p.m., Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. Board of Education RaytownSchools.org Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 p.m, 6608 Raytown Road Fire Protection District raytownfire.com Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.
Tree Board raytowntreeboard.org Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May), Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave
City Commission Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Council On Aging Monthly: First Thursday Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00 at 7:00 pm p.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The Building Code of Appeals only meets when a resident or business owner has an appeal. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened. Building Code of Appeals • Board of Equalization • Community Health Advisory Committee • Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee • Industrial Development Authority • Property Maintenance Board • Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) • Raytown Safe Routes to Schools
Friday, December 20, 2013 Recalls continued from page 4 should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Ram’s Imports Inc. for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Ram’s Imports toll-free at (855) 3465950 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www. ramsimports.com and click on “product recall” for additional information. IKEA Recalls Children’s Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported Recall date: December 11, 2013 Recall number: 14-052 Consumer Contact: Contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the Recall link at the top of the page for more information. Shaw Industries Recalls Carpet Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recall date: December 12, 2013 Recall number: 14-053 Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Shaw Industries to determine
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5 ABC Warehouse: Toll-free at (855) 510-0070 or www. abcwarehouse.com for more information. Best Buy: (800) 566-7498 or www.BestBuy.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Fry’s Electronics: Toll-free at (877) 688-7678 or www. frys.com for more information. h.h. gregg: Toll-free at (888) 723-7385 or www.hhgregg.com for more information. Nebraska Furniture Mart: (800) 359-1200 or www.nfm. com for more information. P.C. Richard & Son: Toll-free at (866) 312-4493 or www.pcrichard.com for more information. Sears/Kmart: Toll-free at (888) 852-3571 or www.sears. com or www.kmart.com and click on Product recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Toys R Us: (800) 869-7787 or www.toysrusinc.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system. Consumer Contact: Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail Recall date: December 12, 2013 Recall number: 14-055
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Accent Chairs Due to Risk of Injury Recall date: December 12, 2013 Recall number: 14-057
Doodlebutt Recalls Jelly BeadZ Jumbo BeadZ and Magic Growing Fruity Fun Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard Recall date: December 12, 2013 Recall number: 14-056 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled polymer products and take them away from small children. Consumers should contact Doodlebutt for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Doodlebutt, collect at (239) 3139779 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at e-mail whitmana@live.com.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair and return it to the nearest Hobby Lobby store. Consumers with a purchase receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit. Consumer Contact: Hobby Lobby Stores at (800) 3267931 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.hobbylobby. com, and click on the “Recall” tab at the bottom of the page for additional information. Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards Recall date: December 16, 2013 Recall number: 14-058 Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund. Consumer Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard Recall date: December 16, 2013 Recall number: 14-059 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement. Consumer Contact: Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information. Mirage Fashions Recalls Yoki Girls Faux Leather Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recall date: December 16, 2013 Recall number: 14-050 Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Mirage Fashions for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Mirage Fashion’s toll-free at (855) 221-5888 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at Recalls@yokisport.com for additional recall information.
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CITIZENS ACADEMY The Raytown Police Department will host a 6-week Citizen’s Police Academy starting Wednesday, January 29 to March 5th, 2014, at the Mid-Continent Public Library-Raytown Branch. Upon registration, prospective participants will be contacted by the Raytown Police Department to submit to a background check before confirming enrollment in this program.
Topics covered include: Crime Analysis, Patrol Operations, Domestic Violence, Emergency Management, Internet Identity Theft, and Neighborhood Crime Watch programs. You must be at least 16 years old to participate in this program. Register at the MCPL library website: http://srp.mcpl. lib.mo.us/evanced/lib/ eve n t c a l e n d a r. a s p . Please call 816-737-6018 for any questions.
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Incidents from 12/10/13 to 12/16/13 12/10/2013 01:41:03 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 10900 block E 350 HWY 12/10/2013 05:44:07 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 7000 block WOODSON RD 12/10/2013 08:57:06 PROPERTY DAMAGE 2ND DEGREE/UNDER $750 (M) 10300 block E 63 ST 12/10/2013 11:19:03 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/10/2013 12:23:06 ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/BANK 10000 block E 63 ST 12/10/2013 12:27:25 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER 9900 block E 63 ST 12/10/2013 14:09:27 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6200 block RAYTOWN RD 12/10/2013 15:36:02 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/10/2013 16:31:52 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/10/2013 19:24:56 CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
E 83 ST 12/10/2013 23:59:16 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10100 block E 69 ST 12/11/2013 14:05:44 RECOVERED PROPERTY 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD 12/11/2013 14:13:27 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 10300 block 350 HWY 12/11/2013 17:52:18 ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/ MISCELLANEOUS (F) 7600 block BLUE RIDGE BV 12/11/2013 19:15:26 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9100 block E 350 HWY 12/11/2013 21:03:46 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9400 block E 63 ST 12/11/2013 21:13:38 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL E 83 ST 12/11/2013 22:45:38 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E 87 ST 12/11/2013 22:46:29 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 5800 block KENTUCKY AVE
12/12/2013 09:51:04 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11900 block E 85 ST 12/12/2013 11:01:13 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10000 block E 59 ST 12/12/2013 12:00:52 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 12/12/2013 12:14:26 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8800 block E 350 HWY 12/12/2013 16:01:01 CITY, HARASSMENT 5400 block OXFORD AVE 12/12/2013 18:23:30 SEXUAL ASSAULT (F) 11200 block E 61 TER 12/12/2013 19:07:17 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 11200 block E 61 TER 12/12/2013 21:12:56 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9300 block 350 HWY 12/13/2013 01:47:33 DRUGS/SYNTHETIC/ POSSESSION/ METH,LSD,ETC (F) 6900 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/13/2013 04:26:55 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT
10300 block E 350 HWY 12/13/2013 10:54:50 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 11500 block E 350 HWY 12/13/2013 14:42:20 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD 12/13/2013 16:26:33 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 12/13/2013 16:46:54 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6700 block MAPLE AVE 12/13/2013 19:08:35 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 10000 block E 71 TER 12/13/2013 20:05:49 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 8900 block ROSE LN 12/14/2013 01:22:40 CITY, RESIST/INTERFERE WITH ARREST E 87 ST 12/14/2013 07:05:54 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 5400 block BLUE RIDGE CUT OFF 12/14/2013 08:00:49 CITY, ABANDONING MOTOR VEHICLE 7600 block HARVARD AVE
12/14/2013 16:03:11 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 7600 block RAYTOWN RD 12/14/2013 17:37:46 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 6100 block S DITZLER AVE 12/14/2013 18:15:00 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE UNK. TIME (F) 10100 block E 67 ST 12/14/2013 19:11:23 CITY, ASSAULTS 5800 block S FARLEY AVE 12/14/2013 20:56:14 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 6700 block S HARRIS AVE
DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 7200 block RAYTOWN RD 12/16/2013 08:15:13 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11800 block E 78 PL 12/16/2013 08:39:50 CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E 83 ST 12/16/2013 10:23:27 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/16/2013 11:34:03 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 6800 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD
12/14/2013 21:26:45 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL 6300 block KENTUCKY AVE
12/16/2013 12:58:49 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 6500 block WOODSON RD
12/15/2013 03:26:07 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 10000 block E 350 HWY
12/16/2013 13:27:19 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM BUILDING 7400 block MAPLE AVE
12/15/2013 08:01:26 CITY, ASSAULTS 10100 block E 79 ST
12/16/2013 13:42:06 CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block E 350 HWY
12/15/2013 15:29:44 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9400 block E 350 HWY
12/16/2013 14:54:15 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY
12/15/2013 16:09:38 CITY, ASSAULTS 10400 block E 83 ST
12/16/2013 17:57:12 CITY, RESIST/INTERFERE WITH ARREST 10000 block E 59 ST
12/15/2013 18:57:44 CITY, PROPERTY
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Christmas In The Park November 27-December 31 @ 5:30 pm–10 pm Sunday – Thursday @ 5:30 pm11 pm Friday & Saturday Longview Lake Campground, 10711 Southwest Scherer Road, Kansas City Now in its 26th year, Jackson County’s Christmas In The Park is a holiday feast serving up the sights of the season with more than 300,000 glistening lights and 175 colorfully animated holiday scenes. Discover for yourself why this is one of the region’s favorite holiday attractions. December 7th Shepard’s Center Raytown volunteers will hand out candy at the conclusion of the show. Voluntary donations are accepted to benefit one of 35 local charities. Christmas Tours at Rice-
Tremonti Home December 14 & 15, 20 & 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown $4 for adults. Children 12 and under free. Volunteer decorators are working throughout November to transform the 1844 farmhouse into a unique Christmas gem. Organizers plan to show a decorative theme that represents the period from 1870 to the early 1900s, a time the E. Coffee Rice family resided there. Look for Christmas trees in every room, which will be accented with greenery and feature an array of quilts. Every room will be unique. In addition to the festive decorations, visitors will find the Country Store open in the kitchen. Visitors can stock up on delicious holiday delicacies,
such as homemade jams, jellies, cookies, candies and other baked goods. Enjoy aromatic spiced cider on your visit. Complementary cookies and coffee will also be served. If your club or civic group needs a holiday activity, please call Phyllis Miller at 816-356-2338 to make a group reservation. A one-dollar discount per person is available for groups, which can be scheduled on weekdays if preferred. Visit the Rice-Tremonti website today!
MONTHLY MEETINGS American Association of University Women Monthly: Second Monday at 7:00 pm Bickford House, 9110 E 63rd St.
Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to quilters of all skill levels. Call 816-353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio
Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to
dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
Raytown Parks And EdFirst Team Up To Provide Youth Basketball League The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department and Education First Athletics Second Coalition are pleased to announce a new partnership to co-sponsor a Youth Coed Basketball League beginning January 23. The league is for all students in grades K-8th. The league will be 10 weeks in length with games beginning on February 8. Teams will be divided among grade levels with practices on Tuesday or Thursday evenings at ei-
ther Laurel Hills Elementary or Blue Ridge Elementary Schools. Fee: $55 per person. Registration Deadline is Monday, January 6, 2014 The program will teach kids basic basketball fundamentals emphasizing the development of understanding the game and improving participant’s basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork and rules of the game. Registration forms are available at the Raytown
Parks and Recreation Department Office, 5912 Lane. Call the Parks office for more information at 816-358-4100. Education First Athletics Second Coalition’s mission is building strong community and family relationships through education, recreation, and positive interaction between adults and youth - but education always comes first, athletics is second.
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Easy Apple Brown Sugar Tart ‘Tis the season of giving and Hot Chocolate on a Stick with a peppermint zing is a fun and thoughtful gift that will warm hearts and taste buds alike. A creative twist on hot chocolate, it’s easy to make with kids and sure to please the “hard to shop for” recipients on your list. For the finishing touch, top each one with a marshmallow and wrap in cellophane with colorful ribbon and add a little note explaining how to enjoy the treat, like ‘Swirl into a mug of hot milk for a rich and creamy drink.’” Ingredients • 3 large apples, Gala or Pink Lady • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 1 tablespoon instant tapioca • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade For tart shell • 1/2 cup slivered almonds • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar • 1/2 cup sweet cream butter • 1 large egg Preparation 1. In cake or pie pan, toast slivered almonds in 350°F oven until golden, shaking often (about 10 minutes). 2. In food processor or bowl, combine almonds, allpurpose flour, and 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar. 3. Add butter, cut into pieces. Whirl or rub with your fingers until fine crumbs form. 4. Add 1 egg yolk, whirl or mix with fork until dough sticks together. Pat into ball. 5. In a 9- or 10-inch fluted tart pan with removable rim, press dough over bottom and up sides, flush with rim. 6. To assemble tart: Rinse apples and peel (or leave skin on as desired). Core apples and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. 7. In bowl, gently mix apple slices with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, orange juice, and tapioca. Let rest 10 min-
utes to soften tapioca, then overlap slices neatly in unbaked tart shell. 8. In glass-measuring cup, combine remaining brown sugar and marmalade. Heat in microwave at full power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until marmalade is melted. Evenly spread over apple slices. 9. Bake in 350°F oven until crust is well browned and apples are tender when pierced, about 45 minutes. Serves Serves 8 Ready in Time: 1 hour 15 minute Source: Safeway
Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe? We’d love to share it with Raytown. E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202
TMC Residents Remembered By Rotary Club
The residents of Truman Medical Center East were thrilled with the gifts recently given to them by the Raytown
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RFP with variations of mixed-use concepts for commercial and residential development, Flaherty & Collins presented a plan that includes a 40,000-square-foot commercial space intended to be a grocery store at the corner of Blue Ridge Boulevard and 62nd Street, above which would be three floors of
rented apartments. The concept would be similar to the Cosentino’s grocery store and residential space in downtown Kansas City near the Power & Light District. At the corner of Raytown Road and 62nd Street, the plan shows a new city hall or city administrative space, also as a result of rumors that the city is considering relocation of admin-
istrative facilities. The space could be adjusted to accommodate another office or retail tenant. A row of two-story town home-style residences below two more floors of apartments would fill out the rest of the parcel along Raytown Road. The plan includes 47,000 feet of commercial space, 212 apartment units (all rental), and a 500-space garage that would be shielded from street
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views on all four sides. Concerns raised by the board included the size of a 40,000-squarefoot grocery store, the risk of not being able to fill over 200 apartment dwellings, the potential cost to move City Hall. Tom Cole, economic development administrator, noted that every developer they’ve spoken to has suggested having a grocery store and/ or relocating city hall
to this area; these ideas were not recommendations from staff. The board had general consensus that the presentation from Flaherty & Collins would be the best option for the spot. They also agreed that additional green space would be appreciated in the area and beneficial for drawing people downtown. Mayor Bower was excited about this project, saying
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Friday, December 20, 2013 that it was everything the city had envisioned when they purchased this land. Alderman Ertz noted that it was the type of development that could make people say, “Wow, have you seen downtown Raytown lately?” Alderman Josh Greene agreed with the sentiment. “I think the Flaherty & Collins proposal is a game changer,” he said.
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