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Rock ‘N’ Bowl At Laurel Hills
19th Annual Hy-Vee Shootout
The 19th Annual HyVee Shootout, the KC area’s premiere basketball event was hosted this year Avila University. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013, forty-two of the best boys and girls high school basketball teams from both sides of the state line, and even Nebraska, showed up for the 4-day shootout. Unfortunately, the winter Pictured left to right are Martha Wallsmith, Ann Elgin-Snyder and Connie McPherrin
Alyson Jones of Bickford House and Elizabeth Clayton of Westridge Gardens
Recently, Laurel Hills Elementary students had a rock ‘n’ good time during their unit on lifetime sports. For the conclusion of the unit, the gym was transformed into a glowing bowling al-
was assigned a role that was required to keep the game going (for example, one student had to rest the pins). After each turn, the students switched roles. “I really appreciate all of
ley equipped with a disco ball and fun dance tunes. As a part of the lesson, students used math skills to calculate scores and learned about the importance of teamwork. Each student
the parents and guests who joined us for Rock ‘n’ Bowl,” P.E. Teacher April Pfannenstiel said. “We had 122 guest come and bowl during this special event.
Rotary Delivers Poinsettias To Care Centers On Thursday, December 19, the Raytown Rotary Club was given 118 poinsettias generously donated by Farrand Farms on Noland Road. Rotary members delivered the beautiful plants to Autumn Terrace, Westridge Gardens, Edgewood Manor, Hidden Lake, Elliot Place, Continued on page 8
Left to right, Donna ‘King’ Gibbens, Roger Siler, Terry Landers, Betty & Jerry Wolfe, Shirley Wurth, Joel Lawson, Tom Gibbens and Alan Thompson
Spring Valley Wax Museum Spring Valley Elementary School students recently hosted a wax museum for parents and administrators. Dressed in a costume to match, each student assumed the iden-
tity of a famous Missourian and presented information about their personal life and major achievements. Their final product was the result of many weeks of research and preparation.
4th Grader Kelyse Stewart becomes Margaret Truman Daniel, the famous singer and daughter of President Harry S. Truman
storm that blustered through the area on Saturday caused the cancellation of six of the scheduled 21 games but Raytown and Raytown South boys teams had a chance to prove they’re winners. Game Results Wednesday, Dec. 18 Girls: Olathe Northwest 41, Lee’s Summit 32 Boys: Olathe Northwest 56, Ruskin 44 Boys: St. James Academy 63, Lee’s Summit North 53 Boys: Raytown South 63, Mill Valley (KS) 42 Thursday, Dec. 19 Girls: Bishop Miege 54, Fremont (NE) 53 Boys: Liberty North 43, St. Thomas Aquinas 31 Boys: Sumner Academy 71, Hogan Prep 48 Boys: Center 87, Washington 73 Friday, Dec. 20 (All Girls) Lee’s Summit North 58, Shawnee Mission West 27 Blue Valley North 56, Blue Springs 29 St. Teresa’s Academy 52, McPherson 45 Columbia Rock Bridge 46, St. Thomas Aquinas 24 Olathe South 55, Truman 40 Saturday, Dec. 21 (All Boys, First Session) Raytown 53, Shawnee Mission West 51 Liberty 66, Blue Valley West 56 Shawnee Mission East 52, Nixa (MO) 44 Columbia Rock Bridge vs. Blue Valley North CANCELLED Second Session, All Boys Cancelled Kearney vs. McPherson CANCELLED Rockhurst vs. Olathe East CANCELLED Lee’s Summit West vs. Blue Valley Northwest CANCELLED Blue Springs South vs. SM South CANCELLED
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When The Weather Is Frightful, MoDOT Has An App For That New KC Scout app and other tools available to help check road conditions
When the weather is frightful, the Missouri Department of Transportation has several tools available for motorists to check road conditions before they travel in the Kansas City region or statewide. A Kansas City Scout App is available to help motorists in the KC metro region travel roads more
safely. The app, which is available for free for iPhone, iPad and Android can be found at www.kcsout.net, and works with MoDOT’s statewide Traveler Information Map but offers more specific information for the KC area including: • Real Time average speeds in a color-coded
map • Incident information with a detailed description of the incident if the icon is clicked • Short-term road work (MoDOT or KDOT) MoDOT’s Traveler Information App, available for free at the iPhone App Store and Android Marketplace, offers real-time
views of road conditions for all Missouri’s interstates and major highways. Conditions are color-coded, giving users accurate information at a glance. Computer users can also go directly to http://www. modot.org/kansascity to view the Traveler Information Map online. “No matter how you
McCaskill Grills Experian Executive On Identity Theft Case U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, who this year has led the charge on a wide range of consumer protection issues, used a Senate Commerce Committee hearing
Wednesday, December 19, to grill Experian executive, Tom Hadley, on the practices in the data broker industry that collects, compiles and sells consumer information for
marketing purposes. McCaskill is Chairman of the Senate subcommittee in charge of consumer protection. Much of the senator’s questioning of witnesses focused on
reports alleging that a subsidiary of the data broker Experian sold data to an alleged identity theft operation. In that case the
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prefer to get your information about road conditions, the best advice we have for motorists to stay safe when the weather is bad is to stay home if you can,” said KC District Engineer Dan Niec. “MoDOT will do everything we can to keep the roads safe, but if you don’t have to travel in bad weather, then stay
UPS, FedEx Did Not Make Christmas Delivery Buyers relying on Christmas delivery by UPS and FedEx were disappointed in many parts of the country from the east to west coast. The delays were blamed on snow and ice in the Midwest last week and an ice storm two weeks ago in Dallas in addition to package volume exceeding the capacity of the two delivery services. Most of the disappointment was experienced by online shoppers, many of whom waited until the last minute to place orders. Customers found they could not rely on the estimated delivery time provided by both UPS.com and FedEx.com. Some customers reported that tracking updates indicated an attempted delivery when in fact a follow up phone call determined the depot was overloaded and never attempted delivery. UPS does not pick up or deliver on Christmas day yet extra
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Attorney General Announces Three KC-area Funeral Homes To Be Sold Due To Anti-Trust Concerns Attorney General Chris Koster reported on December 23 that three Kansas City-area funeral businesses must be sold as part of an acquisition that would combine the two largest funeral businesses in the nation. Koster said he and six other Attorneys General, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), had concerns that the acquisition “would substantially lessen competition in numerous markets,” including
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Construction And Business Services Lead Kansas City In Employment Growth By Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com Kansas City’s Mining-Logging and Construction industry (the vast majority of which is construction employment) increased 8.1 percent (3,300 jobs) between October 2012 and October 2013. As we have mentioned before, construction employment took a big hit during the recession Manager continued from page 1 company had received numerous payments from an individual in Singapore who was allegedly using data obtained from Experian’s subsidiary to facilitate identity theft. The individual engaged in identity theft was indicted in federal court earlier this year. However, neither Experian nor its subsidiary have been held accountable for its role in enabling the criminal activity to occur. The sale of information began before Experian purchased the subsidiary Court Ventures but allegedly continued for a year after the sale. “I understand this was not a crime that began under your watch, but you did buy the company and you did keep getting the wire
and has been slow to recover, so this is certainly welcome news. Most local industries saw employment increases. The only exceptions are retail and federal and state government employment. Federal government employment fell to 23,900 marking its lowest point since at least 1990. See graphic at right.
transfers from Singapore and the only reason you ever questioned them is because the Secret Service knocked on your door,” McCaskill said to Hadley, representing Experian. “I don’t know how long these wire transfers would have gone on until you caught (this person), but I don’t have confidence that it would have stopped at all.” McCaskill called for Congress to pass legislation that would provide greater transparency for consumers about the information data brokers collect and database and hold companies liable for negligent behavior that results in harm to consumers. That hearing also included testimony from the Federal Trade Commission, as well as academic experts and those with expertise in consumer privacy and marketing.
must be divested are: • Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 801 Northwest 108th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64155; • Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210; and • Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66204. Additional divestitures are expected to be ordered
in 14 other states as part of settlements filed by Koster and the six other Attorneys General in U.S. District Court and by the FTC. The six other states are Texas, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Houston-based Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest funeral business in the nation, is acquiring the secondlargest funeral provider, New Orleans-based Stew-
art Enterprises (SCI). SCI owns and operates more than 1,440 funeral-service locations and 374 cemeteries and 100 crematories in 44 states. Stewart owns and operates 217 funeral homes and 141 cemeteries in 24 states, including the three Kansas City-area businesses. The two companies have agreed to the terms required by the Attorneys General and the FTC. “My office closely monitors mergers and ac-
quisitions to protect Missouri consumers,” Koster said. “People selecting funeral services are often in a fragile state of mind, and we want to make sure they are not taken advantage of by unfair pricing schemes.” In addition to the divestitures, the agreement requires SCI to provide notice of future acquisitions in the Kansas Cityarea and other specific markets.
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Consumers should stop using these products unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. For more information: www.cpsc. gov Google and HP Recall HP Chromebook 11 Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Charger Can Overheat and Melt Recall date: December 17, 2013 Recall number: 14061 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger for the HP Chromebook 11 and contact Google for a free replacement charger. Consumer Contact: Google toll-free at (866) 628-1371 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT seven days a week, or online at http://chromebook. com and click on the Chromebook link at the top of the page and then click on Support for more information. Libbey Glass Recalls Cocktail Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard Recall date: December 18, 2013 Recall number: 14-
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cerning whether their bicycle has the recalled product and for instructions on how to return the recalled product and receive the free repair if they cannot bring their bicycle or fork to the place of purchase. Consumer Contact: FOX toll-free at (855) 360-3488 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ridefox. com and click on the recall link for more information. Candle Ring Recalled by Yankee Candle Due to Fire Hazard Recall date: December 20, 2013 Recall number: 14071 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candle rings and return them to the nearest Yankee Candle store for a refund or call The Yankee Candle Company for instructions on obtaining a full refund. Consumer Contact: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. toll-free at (877) 417-2230 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Yankeecandle.com and click “IMPORTANT – CANDLE RING RECALL
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on the very first day that filing opened, December 24, 2013. The three available director positions on the Board of Education are three-year terms. According to board policy, a ran-
dom drawing is made on the first day of filing to determine the order that candidates will appear on the ballot. That drawing has decided the following ballot in order from left to right:
Rick Moore, 11721 E. 72nd St., KC MO 64133 Incumbent elected 2005, 2008, 2011 Board president served: 2008-09, 201011 Declarations of candidacy can be filed at the Raytown C-2 School District, 6608 Raytown Rd., Raytown, Missouri, during regular
Terry E. Landers, 9704 E. 82nd Ter., Raytown MO 64138 Incumbent elected 2005, 2008, 2011 Board president serviced 2006-07
Jerome Barnes, 7300 Crisp Ave., Raytown MO 64133 Incumbent elected 2011
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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
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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department
Incidents from 12/17/13 to 12/22/13 12/17/2013 01:13:26 CITY, RECEVING STOLEN PROPERTY 8800 block 61 TER 12/17/2013 07:04:35 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10500 block E 71 TER 12/17/2013 08:03:11 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 8900 block E 67 ST 12/17/2013 08:19:01 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 9100 block E GREGORY BLVD 12/17/2013 09:41:59 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 6800 block STERLING AVE 12/17/2013 11:49:44 CITY, ASSAULTS 10700 block E 350 HWY 12/17/2013 15:37:47 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY
10000 block E 63RD ST 12/17/2013 16:34:41 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5800 block FARLEY AVE 12/17/2013 17:23:27 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8600 block WESTRIDGE RD 12/17/2013 21:55:25 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E GREGORY BLVD 12/18/2013 00:38:08 CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER 6000 block FARLEY AVE 12/18/2013 09:19:25 FRAUD/STEALING BY DECEIT/OVER $500 (F) 5300 block DITZLER AVE
12/17/2013 15:53:39 CITY, ASSAULTS 8800 block E 72 TER
12/18/2013 15:05:09 FRAUD/STEALING BY DECEIT/OVER $500 (F) 7500 block RAYTOWN RD
12/17/2013 16:09:04 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING
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TION REPORT 11500 block E 63 ST 12/18/2013 17:02:56 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/18/2013 17:05:30 BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/18/2013 18:29:14 CITY, RESIST/INTERFERE WITH ARREST 7400 block OVERTON AVE 12/18/2013 20:23:32 CITY, ASSAULTS 11700 block E 75 ST 12/19/2013 11:31:54 FORGERY (F) 9300 block E 350 HWY 12/19/2013 16:43:40 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6400 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/19/2013 17:09:45 FRAUDLULENT PROCUREMENT OF A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD 7300 block APPLETON AVE 12/19/2013 17:38:20 STEALING/CREDIT CARD (F) 5700 block HUNTER AVE
12/19/2013 18:58:35 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE &RECOVER. E 85 ST
NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block SPRING VALLEY RD
12/20/2013 00:14:18 CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E GREGORY BLVD
12/20/2013 13:24:32 BURGLARY 1ST/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 8800 block E 59 ST
12/20/2013 02:16:26 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY
12/20/2013 17:32:11 CITY, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA E 63 ST
12/20/2013 08:01:38 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 7300 block MAYWOOD AVE 12/20/2013 08:51:05 IDENTITY THEFT 6300 block HUNTER AVE 12/20/2013 12:26:01 CITY, DISORDERLY CONDUCT 5900 block HARDY AVE 12/20/2013 12:31:50 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6000 block LAUREL AVE 12/20/2013 13:18:52
12/20/2013 17:46:44 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 9300 block E 350 HWY 12/20/2013 19:01:15 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8900 block E 66 ST 12/20/2013 21:31:26 CITY, FALSE INFO./ IMPERSONATION RAYTOWN TF 12/21/2013 08:57:09 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE UNK. TIME (F) 11200 block E 71 TER 12/21/2013 13:41:30 CITY, ASSAULTS 8900 block E 350 HWY
CITY, ASSAULTS 6700 block STERLING AVE 12/21/2013 15:06:58 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5800 block MAYWOOD AVE 12/22/2013 00:34:31 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 9200 block E 54 TER 12/22/2013 06:57:24 CITY, ASSAULTS 9600 block E 65 TER 12/22/2013 12:15:00 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 6700 block LANE AVE 12/22/2013 12:20:52 ASSAULT 2ND/WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F) 5700 block CEDAR AVE 12/22/2013 15:45:35 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 11900 block E 85 ST 12/22/2013 21:54:28 CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR 8900 block E 350 HWY
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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 pm-11 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. Hit Your Mark with the ABWA January 7, 2014 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
January 7, 2014 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 Missouri 350 Hwy, Raytown “Hit Your Mark” with tips from Curt Northup, business and marketing coach, Business Partner of Missouri, on goal setting at the January 7, 2014, meeting of the Royal Ridge Chapter of American Business Women’s Association. Networking begins at 6PM. Events begins at the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Raytown. Contact Helen at 816-356-0717 to make your reservation. $ 12.50 for dinner See ABWA’s website at www.abwa.org Raytown MLK Celebration January 17, 2014 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Graceway, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City This will be the 17th annual MLK Celebration
in Raytown to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to build community and help others! Keynote speakers will be Casey Carey from the Center for Fathering and Dr. Jacqueline Wood, Associate Professor at UMKC. Raytown Mayor David Bower will issue a Proclamation. Winners of the “MLK Today” essay contest will be announced. Students were charged to propose a project that would further Dr. King’s vision in our own community today. Graceway will donate $3,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours to implement the winning project. The student with the top entry will receive a Google Nexus 7 Tablets. Other prizes will be awarded. Maxine “Queen Mother” McFarlane will bring down the house with her annual rendition of “Pass it On”. A Community Choir drawn from
the faith communities across Raytown will participate.
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 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 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
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
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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 3588843
Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber. com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500
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Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday
Keep Your Kids Busy Over Winter Break Here are a few relatively inexpensive ideas for things to do with your kids over winter break
Indoor Swimming Community centers have open swim during winter break for a daily fee of less than $9. Legacy Park Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit | Phone 816969-1550 Grandview Parks & Recreation, 13500 Byars Road, Grandview | Phone: 816-316-4888 YMCA offers free membership passes for guests that are available online at www.kansascityymca.org Museums Kansas City area museums that have free or cheap admission. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd. Independence. Ad-
Raytown Schools Winter Break Schedule
In observance of the holiday season, Raytown Schools will be closed Monday, December 23 through January 6. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7.
mission: $3.00 for adults and $1.50 for children under 16. Toy & Miniature Museum, 5235 Oak Street Kansas City, Adults $7, Seniors (65+) $6, Students (full-time) $6, Children (5-12) $5, Children under 5 free. Money Museum at the Federal Reserve, 1 Memorial Drive, located on the west side of Main Street and south of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Free admission and parking. Nelson-Atkin Art Museum, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Free admission but special exhibits are not. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420
Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri. Free admission and parking. 816-753-5784 Moon Marble Company, 600 East Front Street, Bonner Springs, KS, offers free glass marble making demonstrations and field trips for small groups. More Things to Do Dave’s Gymnastics Factory, 11808 S. Milton Thompson Rd., Lee’s Summit, offers Saturday Night Open Gym from 6 pm to 9 pm for ages 4-12 years. $10 per child. Crown Center Ice Terrace, 2425 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, Regular admission is $6, or free for adults over age 60 and children age 4 and under. Skate rental is $3.
816-274-8411 Hallmark Kaleidoscope at Crown Center, 2500 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, offers free family art sessions throughout winter break. Special One Day Events Dec. 29 - Paramount Pictures is screening the new movie Hotel for Dogs on 12/29 at 6:30PM at the Cinemark in Merriam. E-mail kcintern3@ alliedadvpub.com for free passes for the entire family! Dec. 30 – Free Day at the Kansas City Zoo. Jackson and Clay county residents get FREE admission on Monday, December 30, 2013. Spend the Holidays at the Zoo! Just show your photo ID or utility bill to
get your free admission. The Zoo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 - The Burr Oak Woods Nature Arena, 1401 NW Park Rd.. Blue Springs, offers the Burr Oak Woods Games, December 31, 8 am–4:30 pm for ages 8+ years who love to be outdoors and would like to learn new skills during their winter break. Training will include Wilderness Survival, In Search of Food and Water, Finding Your Way, Tracking, Archery and Primitive Hunting Skills. After roasting a hotdog for lunch, kids can put their new skills to use in the Burr Oak Woods Nature Arena. Registration required. Call 816-2283766.
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Ring In The New Year With Healthy Cocktails Tasty Cocktails The Dentist Ordered
To share insight on creating healthier beverages, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) partnered with professional mixologists, Ira Koplowitz and Nick Kosevich owners of Bittercube, to create “Raising the Bar on Healthy Smiles.” This online collection of original, curative cocktail recipes benefits smiles while offering a unique twist to entertaining. According to recent studies, cocktails infused with wholesome ingredients can im-
ries acts as a safe bleaching agent that rivals many expensive teeth whitening products. Pineapple: These flavorful fruits contain vitamin K and C, as well as other substances that promote healing. Eating pineapple generates a healing alkaline response in the mouth. Carrot juice: Essential for forming tooth enamel, carrot juice is loaded with vitamin A. Ginger: This spicy yet sweet root has anti-inflammatory properties, which support healthy mouth tissue.
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Ingredients • 3 1-inch cubes of pineapple • 1/3 ounce agave syrup
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prove immunity and offer a tasty tonic for teeth. When creating drinks for your next party or social gathering, adding these ingredients may benefit oral health: Strawberries: The malic acid in strawber-
• 1 1/2 ounces brandy or cognac • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice • 1/4 ounce Curacao liqueur • 1 dropper Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters • Lemon peel, 1 inch
in diameter twisted Preparation 1. Muddle pineapple and agave syrup. Add remaining ingredients. Add ice, shake and double strain into coupe glass over ice. T wist the lemon peel over the drink and rub on the rim of glass. Notes, Tips & Suggestions Recipe courtesy of Ira Koplowitz and Nick Kosevich, owners of Bittercube
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Ingredients • 2 strawberries, muddled • 1 1/2 ounces white rum • 1/2 ounce cane syrup (see recipe below or substitute with simple syrup) • 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice • 1 dropper Bittercube Blackstrap bitters • 3 ounces sparkling water • Strawberry slice and vertically slit lime wedge, as garnish Cane Syrup Ingredients: • 1 cup hot water • 1 cup evaporated cane juice Preparation 1. To make cane syrup, bring water to a boil, remove from heat, add evaporated cane juice and whisk until combined. 2. For cocktail, muddle strawberries in mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients except sparkling water and lightly shake with ice. Double strain into tall glass over ice. Top with 3 ounces sparkling water, stir briefly. Notes, Tips & Suggestions Recipe courtesy of Ira Koplowitz and Nick Kosevich, owners of Bittercube SOURCE: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Cocktails: Shaken, Not Stirred
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Eggnog is a musthave for the season, and most everyone agrees that homemade tastes best. So start with the basics to make a perfect Shaken Eggnog Cock-
tail. A whole egg (using pasteurized eggs eliminates the risk of salmonella), cream, brandy or bourbon, some simple syrup and you’re on your way to cocktail bliss. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice and it’s time for a toast with this creamy, slightly spicy take on eggnog. As a nod to another seasonal favorite, the cranberry, a Cranberry Fizz is just what the mixologist ordered. It’s an ethereal combination of orange liqueur, vodka and cranberry juice, accented with hints of lime and bitters. Add an egg white and give it a few shakes; the egg white provides a layer of foamy, frothy fizz. Egg whites have been used to give a “fizz” to cocktails since the late 1800s, so clink your glasses together to celebrate this tradition, which can be enjoyed once again, thanks to pasteurized eggs.
Shaken Eggnog Cocktail
with sugar, if desired. 2. To add sugar rim to glasses, dip rim of glass into citrus juice (orange, lemon or lime) then into shallow layer of colored sugars. Allow to dry. Serves Makes 2 servings Notes, Tips & Suggestions Note: Recipe may be doubled. Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cranberry Fizz
Cranberry Fizz
Ingredients • 1 1/2 ounces orange liqueur • 1 1/2 ounces vodka • 3/4 cup cranberry juice • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice • 1 Safest Choice Pasteurized Egg white, slightly beaten • Dash citrus bitters • Ice Preparation 1. Place orange liqueur, vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, egg white, dash of bitters and ice in cocktail shaker. Shake until ingredients are blended. Pour into 2 glasses rimmed
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Shaken Eggnog Cocktail
Ingredients • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 2 tablespoons milk • 1-1/2 ounces brandy, bourbon or dark rum • 1-12 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar (see note) • 1 Safest Choice Pasteurized Egg, slightly beaten • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • Ice • Pumpkin pie spice Preparation 1. Place cream, milk, brandy, simple
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syrup, egg, vanilla and ice in cocktail shaker. Shake until well blended. Pour into 2 glasses rimmed with pumpkin pie spice, if desired. Dust with additional pumpkin pie spice. Serves Makes 2 servings Notes, Tips & Suggestions Note: Simple syrup can be purchased in beverage section of some supermarkets or specialty stores. To prepare at home, combine equal parts water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to boil and cook until sugar dissolves; cool. Store in refrigerator. To add pumpkin pie spice rim to glasses, dip rim of glass into simple syrup or agave, then into shallow layer of pumpkin pie spice. Allow to dry. Preparation Time: 10 minutes SOURCE: Safest Choice Eggs are pasteurized in their shells using a warm water bath which eliminates the risk of salmonella. A red circle “P” stamped on the eggs lets you know they are safe.
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
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Eagle Days Event Planned At Smithville Lake
Visitors will be invited to view wildlife indoors and outdoors on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5, at the 19th annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake. Educational talks with captive eagles will be given at the Paradise Pointe Golf Course Complex in Little Platte Park by experts from Operation Wildlife. Show times on Satur-
day will be 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m. The shows on Sunday will begin at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Paradise Pointe is part of the Little Platte Park at 18212 Golf Course Road. Informational booths and wildlife displays will also be offered in the indoor meeting room by Missouri Master Naturalists,
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others care. Rotary members thank all who participated, including John Brachman who is not pictured.
Masonic Home and REAP to enhance their Christmas Holiday and to let them know that
Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary of Liberty, Friends of Lakeside Nature Center, Wings of Love and other public and private conservation groups. Eagle Days at the lake is a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Clay County Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment. Outdoor viewing stations will be set up for visitors to see wild eagles and waterfowl. Numbers are weather dependent. But most years eagles can be spotted near concentrations of waterfowl. The stations will be placed according to best viewing positions that weekend. Each winter, eagles migrate through Mis-
souri and stay primarily near rivers and lakes with open water, where they can find fish or waterfowl for food. A single snowy owl, an unusual migrant visitor from the north, was spotted at Smithville Lake in early December. But it was last seen on Dec. 3, said Brad Jacobs, an MDC ornithologist. No snowy owl sightings have been reported
in recent weeks, though birders have been out looking, said Lora Vacca, Smithville Lake operations manager for the Corps of Engineers. For more information on watchable winter wildlife and migrating bald eagles go to www.mdc.mo.gov. For information at Smithville Lake Eagle Days, http://1.usa. gov/18HZWME.
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