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Public Works is Ready for Winter Weather By Mallory Ragon Andy Noll, Public Works Director, gave a presentation on winter weather operations to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, December 3. The presentation covered preparedness measures ahead of the winter season. The Public Works department has been reviewing policy and procedure, adjusting snow routes, testing equipment, examining chemical application and weather radar technology, and implementing safety precautions. They have identified primary, secondary, and high-priority (particularly steep or hightraffic) residential streets

and adjusted snow routes to help ensure that everyone’s routes are cleared in an effective and efficient manner. The goal of the street maintenance division is to have bare pavement conditions, from curb to curb, on all streets within 36 hours after a storm event ends (and snow has stopped falling). The workforce works to overcome challenges like stuck and parked cars, hills, stopping distances, and equipment breakdowns in order to keep roads clear. They have to con-

sider longevity and intensity of the snow event, changing temperatures, amount of sunlight, and the type of event (whether rain, freezing rain, sleet or snow). The Board praised the department for their great work last year with the heavy snows the city received. Alderman Josh Greene commented that it was especially nice to see that they were continuing to strive toward perfection. “You did a great job last year, and it’s great to see that you’re still figuring out ways to do even better this year,” he said. Noll advised that they can always use the public’s help to keep the process of snow

removal as streamlined as possible. As temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, remember to be patient, prioritize vehicle trips, park off the

street, and shovel upstream (toward the right side of your property) to help plows move snow in the right direction.

Raytown South High Teacher Awarded Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation Grant Steve Myer, who teaches Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) at Raytown South High School, received a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation (MRTF) to buy part of the materials required for a shed project that his students will design and build. Myer’s students will gain the added benefit of hands on experiences using carpentry tools safely and working together to accomplish a common goal, in addition to the exercises that they do in the classroom. The sale of the 10-foot by 12-foot shed will then fund the next school year’s shed project. Myer has built over 50 shed projects with students in two other school districts. “There is nothing like the real thing for creating interest in the students and pride of accomplishment,” he says. The CEA students will learn the basic engineering processes of computer-aided drafting and

design, planning, estimating and budgeting through the shed project as the year progresses. “I know from past experiences that we can build it inside and take the walls and roof off, take it through the doors and then rebuild it in a matter of hours at a different location so weather will not affect the build time and we can work on the project as time allows or as it fits into the curriculum,” Myer explains. Myer expects the rest of the funds for the remainder of the materials will either come from the Raytown School District or the Technical Student Association. The shed already has a buyer with a building permit. Students will take a Saturday next spring to reassemble the shed at its new home. RSH principal, Dr.Kevin Overfelt, opened the grant award ceremony with remarks about his father who was a teacher eight decades ago in Woodlawn,

Dr. Kevin Overfelt, RSH Principal; Robie Mathews, MRTF Board; Steve Myer, RSH Teacher; Alyse Stoll, MRTF Board; Dr. Brian Huff, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Education; Dr. Jane Pyle, Assoc. Superintendent of Instruction; and Jerome Barnes, Board of Education Missouri, and was one of the first to pay into the Public Teachers Retirement System. MRTF board members, Alyse Stoll, and Robie Mathews, presented Myer with the

grant check while MRTA members, schoolteachers and staff from the school district were present. The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation provides scholarships

to enhance the teaching profession and has invested more than $56,000 in scholarships and $12,000 in classroom grants to school districts throughout Missouri.

Gentrification In KC: Is It Happening? And Where? Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com Gentrification is an urban occurrence where neighborhoods undergo a significant shift in income levels by attracting wealthier residents. We are all familiar with dramatic turnarounds in the urban areas of many large East Coast cities like New York or Washington, D.C. Typically, wealthier residents move into lower-income neighborhoods because they are located in areas that are close to employment or cultural amenities. Over time, the entire socio-economic picture of these neighborhoods can change from low-income or even poverty to hip and trendy urban neighborhoods. Many would say that a city that is experiencing a good deal of gentrification is doing some things right. It has desirable amenities that are attracting people who have the income to choose where they want to live. However, gentrification is not without controversy. When neighborhoods become more and more desirable, and therefore more expensive, long-term residents

can in effect be priced out of their homes, especially if they are renting. A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland suggests that residents living in a gentrified neighborhood are actually better off (as measured by credit scores) than those living in non-gentrifying neighborhoods. For our analysis of gentrification in Kansas City, we looked at the median home value for owner-occupied housing units by census tract in 2000 and in 2011. Specifically, we took each tract’s median home value and divided it by the metro’s median home value to get a measure of relative home value. In 2000, the metro median home value was $104,700. In 2010, the median value was $159,600. A tract with a median home value below the metro’s median will have a value less than 100 percent. A tract with a median value greater than the metro median will have a value greater than 100 percent. One note: the 2000 data comes from the 2000 Census. The 2011 data comes from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2011,

which, for small areas like census tracts, is actually a survey conducted over a five-year period ending in 2011. The first set of maps shows the heart of the Kansas City metro in 2000 and 2011. Areas shaded in blue have median home values above the metro median; the darker the blue the greater the value. The tracts shaded in yellow have median home values below the metro median; the darker the shade of yellow, the lower the value. Tracts with no shading have no data because they have no (or very few) owner-occupied housing units. A quick glance at both maps shows that gentrification has not had a dramatic impact on the region as a whole. For the most part, tracts that had median home values below the metro median in 2000 still had lower home values in 2011. Overall, 41 percent of all tracts in 2000 had median home values above the metro median. In 2011, this figure increased to 42 percent. Also, the stark contrast between

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O’Hara Students Visit Indian Reservation As Part Of An Immersion Trip Recently 9 Archbishop O’Hara High School (AOHS) students and 2 chaperones headed northwest for Browning, MT for an Immersion experience on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. AOHS is a part of a global network of schools and ministries, rooted in the teachings and mission of Saint John Baptist De La Salle, the founder of the Christian Brothers, and the Father of what is now known as the Lasallian Family. The

De La Salle Blackfeet School (DLSBS) is a part of the Lasallian Network, and has 25+ Immersion Groups visit each year. The high school and college immersion students that make their way to DLSBS each year, work in the school daily, and attend nightly presentations by Tribe members living on the Reservation. Different from a Mission Trip, this Immersion Trip, afforded the AOHS students to learn about a culture, many times

forgotten about. It is a difficult experience the first few days, but the DLSBS students were all over the Celtics by the end. The 9 students who took advantage of this experience have come back the AOHS with a new sense of knowledge, wisdom, and experience that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. They cannot wait to apply for the 2014 Browning, MT Immersion Trip, already.

Folks Who Discover Renick’s Always Come Back By Diane Krizek Some people may drive by Renick’s Flower and Gift Shop at 6442 Raytown Trafficway thinking its a house but once they cross the door’s threshold, they are sure to find an enchanting array of florals, gifts and gourmet delights to choose from for any occasion. Linda Fry has been proprietor of the

shop since 1988. She began her career in floral design at the age of 23 years and has never looked back. “I started out making floral arrangements for my parents from our flower garden. They suggested I go to school to learn floral design because they thought I was so good. There was a school on the Plaza where I learned my trade,” Linda

explains. A florist in Raytown’s Woodson Village first hired her and she continued to gain experience at Ranchview Florals and Tobler Flower shops. Renick’s Flowers was a well-known florist in the area when Linda acquired it 25 years ago. Folks may recall that Renick’s first set up shop in Leeds, moved to Raytown Plaza and ended up

at its present location. Since then, Linda has done Christmas displays for Plaza Jewelers and her window displays won first place four times in the Plaza Merchant Window Display contest and won second place twice. For many years, she has provided the fresh florals for special occasions at the Kansas City Royal’s Diamond Club and Triple Crown Suites as well as Aramack at Kauffman Stadium. The owners of Brinton Electric Co. and Cole Termite and Pest Control have relied on her skills for all of their family occasions from cradle to grave. Cole describes her “character and honesty are beyond reproach”. Linda says “Once I get them in the door, they always come back.” And that would include this writer’s husband

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Gov. Nixon Appoints New Circuit Judge For Jackson County Gov. Jay Nixon recently announced the appointment of Deputy Probate Commissioner S. Margene Burnett as a circuit judge for Division 7 of the 16th Judicial Circuit, which covers Jackson County. The position became available upon the retirement of the Honorable Ann Mesle. Commissioner Burnett has been on the probate bench in

Jackson County for 10 years, having been first appointed in 2003 and subsequently reappointed twice by the Probate Judge. In this position, she has presided over cases involving estate administration, mental health commitments, guardianships and conservatorships. Commissioner Burnett was president of the Missouri Association of Probate & Associate

Circuit Judges for 2011-2012. Prior to taking the bench, Commissioner Burnett was in private practice in Kansas City from 1987 to 2003, first as an associate with two law firms and then as a solo practitioner. She obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and her undergraduate degrees from the University of Missouri

in Columbia. Commissioner Burnett has served in several leadership positions with Sheffield Place, a transitional living facility for homeless women and their children, and also has been active with the UMKC School of Law Alumni Association and the Law Foundation of UMKC. “The judicial experience and skill that Commissioner

Burnett has acquired over the past 10 years in Jackson County will serve her well in becoming a Circuit Judge, and I am pleased to appoint her to this position,” Gov. Nixon said. She was one of three applicants submitted to the Governor for consideration by the 16th Circuit Judicial Commission under the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan.

H&H Color Lab Looks To Rezone Property For Expansion By Mallory Ragon The board of aldermen considered a rezoning application from H&H Color Lab at their regular session on Tuesday. The longtime Raytown business hopes to continue expansion of their unique space, but need to rezone the property in order to continue using the buildings for both commercial and residential purposes. Located at East 67th Street and Kentucky Avenue since the mid-1970s, the business has expanded from a basement operation into a multi-structure photo lab. Alderman Aziere joined his fellow board members

in commending H&H for their business and good corporate citizenship. “H&H Color Lab is a real success story for Raytown. It’s truly a class act,” he said. “It’s good to see not just that they’re a success story, but they’re expanding and staying in Raytown, and not doing what some other businesses have done and moved to Kansas. We’re behind you 100%.” Many of the aldermen commented that they have driven by the facility or even toured the business, and that they were particularly impressed by the upkeep of not just their own buildings but the cul-de-sac

they’re on. “We have a business to run, but we are sensitive to the footprint we leave,” Tuttle said. He stressed that H&H makes a strong effort to maintain good relationships with their neighbors. That attitude should help the applicant when it comes time for the board to vote on their application at the January 7 session. Part of the application includes vacating a portion of the right-of-way on Kentucky Avenue. Some of the board members raised concerns about the accessibility of the street by emergency personnel, including police and fire,

should those services be needed, and about issues like snow removal. John Benson, Development and Public Affairs Director, assured the board that emergency services would still have access to the street and those structures. Benson and Tuttle agreed that H&H’s privately contracted snow removal company would be happy to cooperate with the city when it comes time to ensuring that the street is maintained properly during snow events. “By vacating the property, we’ll be responsible for maintaining that,” Tuttle said. “We will make sure

we’re cooperative, and we’ll do anything we need to maintain it.” Alderman Creamer asked about the timeline for the expansion itself, and Tuttle admitted the company does not have a specific plan in place. Benson reminded the board that any expansion plans would still need to come through the Planning Commission and then to the Board of Aldermen for approval; the issues currently at hand are only for vacating the right-ofway, approving the final plat of H&H Color Lab, and rezoning the property from highway corridor commercial district to highway cor-

ridor commercial district and planned zoning overlay district. One residence not owned by H&H on the street, at the corner of 67th and Kentucky, was notified of the proposed changes as required by law (as property owners within 185 feet of the area being considered for rezoning). The resident has not contacted the city regarding the proposed changes and did not attend the public hearing. There were no public comments either in support of or opposed to the application.

Raytown Board of Education Considers Bond Issue The Raytown School Board will meet on Monday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at 6608 Raytown Road. The meeting is

open to the public. Among the topics of discussion will be the potential placement of a bond issue on the April 8 ballot.

Bond monies would be used for “refreshing” buildings and sites. Potential projects include roof repair and replace-

ment, restroom renovations, laptop carts, upgraded phone and intercom systems, interior lighting replacement, inte-

rior and exterior painting, line of sight entries for elementary schools, a technology cooling system, electronic sign boards for

schools, security video enhancements, and Raytown South High School stadium upgrades.

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Prepare For The Future This Holiday Season With Small Investments Toward A Child’s Higher Education By State Treasurer Clint Zweifel As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, talk inevitably turns to the future, what we are doing in the New Year and beyond. I encourage you to include higher education and MOST—Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan in these conversations. Investing in a MOST 529 account is a simple way to help prepare for our children’s future. The workforce continues to require more education, meaning it is more important than ever to give our children the best resources available to be competitive in today’s economy. Starting a MOST 529 account is easy, and making small, regular investments can have a huge impact on the life of a child. You can open an account with as little as $25 and choose the investment strategy that is right for you. Studies have shown that having a savings account dedicated to a child’s higher education increases the likelihood that he or she will attend and complete a higher education program. Opening and contributing to a MOST 529 account by December 31 may qualify you for a 2013 Missouri tax deduction.* You can also sign up to use Ugift®***, a service that lets you invite family and friends to celebrate the holiday season

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Latest Hate Crime Statistics Annual Report Shows Slight Decease The FBI has just released its hate crime statistics report for 2012, and the numbers show that the nation still has a way to go toward alleviating these crimes that have such a devastating impact on communities. For the 2012 time frame, law enforcement agencies reported 5,796 hate crime incidents involving 6,718 offenses, down from 2011 figures of 6,222 incidents involving 7,254 offenses. Also during 2012, there were 7,164 hate crime victims reported which include individuals, businesses, institutions, and society as a whole, down from 7,713 in 2011. The data contained in Hate Crime Statistics, 2012 is a subset of the information that law enforcement submits to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The full hate crime report can be viewed on the FBI’s website, but here are a few highlights: • 48.3 percent of the 5,790 single-bias incidents were racially motivated, while 19.6 percent resulted from sexual orientation bias and 19 percent from religious bias. • Of the 7,164 hate crime victims, 55.4 percent were victims of crimes against persons and 41.8 percent were victims of crimes against property. The remaining 2.8 percent were victims of crimes against society like drug offenses, gambling, and prostitution. • 39.6 percent of the

victims of crimes against persons suffered simple assaults, while 37.5 percent were intimidated and 21.5 percent were victims of aggravated assault. Law enforcement also reported 10 murders and 15 rapes as hate crimes. • An overwhelming 75.6 percent of the victims of crimes against property were victimized by acts of destruction, damage, and/or vandalism. • Of the 5,331 known offenders, 54.6 percent were white and 23.3 percent were black. Recent Changes to Hate Crime Data Collection Beginning in January of this year, new UCR data collection methods allowed law enforcement to get even more specific when submitting bias motivation

information. Agencies can now report on crimes motivated by “gender identity” bias and “crimes committed by, and crimes directed against, juveniles.” The UCR Program expanded and/or modified its data collection categories for race and ethnicity that will enhance 2013 hate crime data to be published in 2014. The FBI is the sole investigative force for criminal violations of federal civil rights statutes. Hate crime is the number one priority in its civil rights program and the FBI works closely with state and local partners on their investigations offering resources, forensic expertise, and experience in identifying and proving hate-based motivations and developing strategies that address local problems.

Senate Democrats Release Medicaid Minority Report Report Calls for Medicaid Expansion

The Democratic members of The Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Transformation and Reform issued their Minority Report today, asserting that the official committee report was not based on the actual testimony and information presented to the committee. Most importantly, the report ignores those citizens who testified regarding Medicaid expansion in Missouri. “It is regrettable that this Minority Report had to be written at all,” said Senator

Joe Keaveny, D-St. Louis, one of the three senators who crafted the report. “After multiple hours of proexpansion testimony I was optimistic that the committee’s report would include recommendations based on the overwhelming testimony the committee heard in support of Medicaid expansion. That didn’t happen.” When Democratic members requested the report contain information regarding Medicaid expansion, their request was denied as

“not under the purview of the committee’s responsibility.” “Frankly, I was shocked,” said Senator Paul LeVota, D-Independence. “This is the most important issue we face today. Over half of the committee testimony related to Medicaid expansion, so how is that testimony suddenly beyond the purview when it comes time to write the report?” LeVota asked. “No one told all of the people who traveled to their Capitol that their testimony was

meaningless. Why set up the committee if you’re going to ignore the testimony? Why hold meetings?” After rejecting the topic of Medicaid expansion for the report, the committee appended Tort Reform to the report’s recommendations section despite a complete lack of committee discussion and witness testimony on the matter. “When they pulled Tort Reform out of thin air, that’s when we knew the committee was created purely to reach a predetermined

outcome,” Keaveny added. The Minority Report calls for the expansion of Medicaid to those with incomes up to 138% of Federal Poverty Level. The Minority Report also suggests that the state consider a hybrid approach be adopted if traditional Medicaid Expansion is not politically feasible. “Healthcare is far too important in terms of lives, jobs, and the economy for us to be complicit in their lack of seriousness in crafting meaningful healthcare policy,” said

Senator Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis. “Our Minority Report corrects the committee’s oversight by providing information based on the actual testimony presented to the committee. I’m willing to work with anyone and to consider any creative means to get this done. For me, this subject couldn’t be more serious; Medicaid expansion is literally a matter of life and death for my constituents.”

Critical Health Code Violations Most critical health code violations are corrected at the time of inspection. APPLEBEE’S 1100 N 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 11/25/2013 - The middle cooler on the cook’s line was not maintaining foods at 41* F or below. The temperature of foods being held in the make table cooler were as follows: pepperoni 50* F and salsa 46* F. The ambient air temperature inside of the cooler ranged from 44-47* F. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 41* F or below. REINSPECTION REQUIRED. EDGE OF TOWN CAFE’ 960 SW 37th St, Blue Springs

11/26/2013 - There was no detectable sanitizer in the dishwashing machine. Repair - REINSPECTION REQUIRED. LAS PLAYAS 1016 NW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs 11/26/2013 - Ready-to-eat foods in the reach-in cooler on the cook’s line were not date labeled. Refrigerated, ready-toeat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date the food shall be consumed which is, including the day of preparation 7 calendar days or less from the day that the food is prepared - CORRECTED.

LAS PLAYAS 1016 NW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs 11/26/2013 - A hose was attached to the mop sink without a backflow prevention device. Hose was removed from mop sink - CORRECTED. HOT POTS 203 A SW Eagles Pkwy, Grain Valley 11/27/13 - Raw brisket was stored directly above RTE food in reach-in cooler - CORRECTED on site by arranging food so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. HOT POTS 203 A SW Eagles Pkwy, Grain Valley 11/27/13 - Dish machine final rinse did not have a measurable amount of chlorine

solution - CORRECTED on site (machine repaired during inspection). PEKING EXPRESS 12130 Blue Ridge, Grandview 11/25/2013 - A backflow preventer was not attached to the hose at the mop sink. Install a backflow preventer on the hose bib. CORRECTED during this inspection.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH 1800 SW State Rt 150, Lee’s Summit 11/26/2013 - Several unlabeled chemical spray bottles were observed to be present at the three compartment sink. Label these containers as to content. CORRECTED during this inspection.

SHIRLEY’S HOMESTYLE RESTAURANT 12704 S 71 Hwy, Grandview 11/27/2013 - Raw ground beef was observed to be stored over cooked food in the prep cooler. Store cooked/finished food items above raw meats. CORRECTED during this in-

ECLIPSE BAR AND GRILL 6512 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown 11/26/2013 - Employee cup in kitchen without lid was stored on make table. Employee beverages should have closed beverage container with straw to ensure contamination

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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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Hazard Recall date: November 26, 2013 Recall number: 14-033 Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Tailwind Racks immediately and contact Burley to receive a free replacement rack. Burley will replace recalled Tailwind Racks with a steel Moose Rack. Consumer Contact: Burley Design at (800) 311-5294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.burley.com and click on Recall Information for more information. Abbott Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain FreeStyle® and FreeStyle Lite® Blood Glucose Test Strips

Recall date: November 27, 2013 Lots of test strips that expire between May 2014 and March 2015 may produce erroneously low blood glucose results when used with both “FreeStyle® Blood Glucose Meter” and “FreeStyle® Flash Blood Glucose Meter” [neither of which have been in production since 2010], as well as the OmniPod® Insulin Management System. Remedy: Customers affected by this action are instructed to call Abbott’s diabetes care customer service at 1-888-736-9869 for a replacement of the affected test strips at no charge. For more information, visit abbottdiabetescare.com.

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RAYTOWN C-2 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION The Raytown C-2 School District will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 8, 2014 election. Persons interested may file at the superintendent’s office located at 6608 Raytown Rd., Raytown, Mo. Filing will begin on December 24, 2013, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and will continue during the district’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the District’s offices are closed (with the exception of December 24), either due to inclement weather or on the following holidays: December 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 2013 and January 1, 2, 3, 2014. Filing will end on January 21, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. There are 3 positions available with three-year terms. On the first day of filing candidates will be listed on the ballot as determined by a random drawing. Kathy Kennedy Secretary, Raytown Board of Education

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Incidents from 11/25/13 to 12/3/13 11/25/2013 10:30:06 ASSAULT 2ND/WITH SHARP INSTRUMENT (F) 8200 block STERLING AVE 11/25/2013 13:04:18 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 8800 block E 54 ST 11/25/2013 14:03:16 FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ OVER $500 (F) 9600 block E 77 TER 11/25/2013 14:57:44 CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block 350 HWY 11/25/2013 16:17:20 CITY, ASSAULTS 10300 block 350 HWY 11/25/2013 17:16:24 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8900 block E 67 ST

DEGREE/OVER $750 (F) 11400 block E HIDDEN LAKE DR

CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 8800 block E 83RD ST

11/26/2013 01:31:38 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 9900 block E 350 HWY

11/27/2013 08:33:50 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/ STOLEN RECOVER. 8900 block RICHARDS DR

11/26/2013 07:32:18 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9300 block E 350 HWY 11/26/2013 10:37:31 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VEHICLE 9400 block E 65 TER 11/26/2013 13:42:00 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 11200 block E 58 TER 11/26/2013 13:43:21 ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH HANDS/FISTS/FEET (F) 9800 block E 66 TER

11/27/2013 15:24:16 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10000 block E 71 TER 11/27/2013 16:56:09 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/27/2013 20:50:47 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 9200 block E 350 HWY 11/27/2013 21:34:00 CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/27/2013 22:27:26 CITY, FALSE REPORTS 73

11/25/2013 20:16:13 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11000 block E 59 ST

11/26/2013 16:17:25 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 11300 block E 60 TER

11/25/2013 23:56:16 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

11/26/2013 17:09:30 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10300 block 350 HWY

11/28/2013 01:31:33 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/ PERSISTENT OFFENDER (F) E 67 ST

11/27/2013 08:01:30

11/28/2013 03:34:53

11/26/2013 00:13:31 PROPERY DAMAGE 1ST

11/28/2013 01:11:12 CITY, DWI - DRUGS 63

ASSAULT 2ND/WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F)) 6400 block KENTUCKY AVE 11/28/2013 09:51:06 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11500 block E 58 ST 11/28/2013 20:48:00 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT BLUE RIDGE BLVD 11/29/2013 01:22:39 CITY, ASSAULTS 9800 block 61 ST 11/29/2013 03:02:49 CITY, FALSE INFO./ IMPERSONATION 7000 block HUNTER AVE 11/29/2013 07:28:00 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 5300 block APPLETON AVE 11/29/2013 09:07:22 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8400 block LANE AVE 11/29/2013 12:30:03 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM BUILDING 7000 block KENTUCKY AVE 11/29/2013 17:25:07 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION

REPORT 7400 block WOODSON RD 11/29/2013 20:47:04 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 9100 block E 85 ST 11/29/2013 20:47:31 ASSAULT 2ND/WITH SHARP INSTRUMENT (F) 10300 block E 63 ST 11/30/2013 00:18:29 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL E 60 ST 11/30/2013 01:26:38 CITY, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED 350 12/02/2013 03:17:52 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/02/2013 07:27:31 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 9000 block E 350 HWY 12/02/2013 10:36:09 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9100 block E 74 TER 12/02/2013 11:18:59 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

12/02/2013 12:03:25 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 11900 block JESSICA LN 12/02/2013 12:55:29 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 9700 block BROOKLANE ST 12/02/2013 15:41:31 CITY, ASSAULTS E 87 ST 12/02/2013 19:03:16 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10100 block E 67 ST 12/02/2013 19:28:21 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/02/2013 22:11:26 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 5300 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/03/2013 04:40:42 DRUGS/OTHER/ POSSESSION/PILLS (F) 9900 block E 63 ST 12/03/2013 06:31:54 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9300 block E 64 TER

Public Corruption Line For Two-State Area Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Michael Kaste of the FBI’s Kansas City Office, in partnership with U.S. Attorneys Tammy Dickinson, Western District of Missouri, and Barry Grissom, District of Kansas, recently announced a new initiative aimed to solicit the public’s help in combating fraud and

corruption throughout the two-state area. This new joint initiative establishes a toll-free public corruption hotline—1-855KCPCTIP—and e-mail address—KCPCTIP@ic.fbi. gov. The FBI’s number one criminal priority is to address public corruption at all levels of government.

Many times, these crimes can be difficult to detect because of their secretive nature, and even more difficult to prove without the assistance of concerned citizens. “The public’s help can make a significant difference, and the establishment of this hotline provides the public with the necessary

tools to provide that help. If someone has information about potential wrongdoing by a public official or law enforcement officer, I encourage you to contact this newly established number or e-mail,” said SAC Kaste. “This hotline is a valuable tool to expose corrupt public officials so they can

be brought to justice for their crimes,” Dickinson said. “Voters and taxpayers rightfully expect their elected or appointed leaders to serve honestly with integrity. When the public’s trust is betrayed by leaders who abuse their position to enrich themselves, we will investigate and prosecute the

offenders to the full extent of the law.” Public corruption occurs when a public official, at any level of government, does any official act in exchange for money or other free goods or services. Accepting a bribe for awarding a contract, taking a kickback

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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 RiceTremonti Home December 7 & 8 @ 12:00 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! 3rd Annual Christmas Music Festival @ St. Matthews Episcopal Church December 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 9349 East 65 Street, Raytown. The Raytown Arts Council and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church invite the community to an afternoon of symphonic music (with a little seasonable jazz thrown in) at the Christmas Celebration Concert presented by the Raytown Community Symphonic Band under the direction of Bob Cochran. The festivities begin at 2PM and the Reception follows. Come enjoy the season’s best. There is no admission charge. The Resurrection Ensemble, led by drummer Bill McVey, the band’s percussionist (AKA the rector of St. Matthew’s), will also play some “jazzy” Christmas favorites, and a surprise guest will contribute to the festivities. This is the third annual St. Matthew’s Christmas Musical Festival, and previous years were very well attended and received by the community. Everyone is looking forward to another wonderful concert this year. Silver Bells Community Christmas Party December 10 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown. $5 in advance only A community Christmas party for adults 55 and

Raytown Community Choir Presents Annual Christmas Concert The Raytown Community Choir will perform its Annual Christmas Concert at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church at 6429 Blue Ridge Boulevard on Saturday, December 14, at 4:00 p.m. The choir codirected by Noel Fulkerson and Rick Gilpin will perform holiday classicals, such as the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah, and popular Christmas carols

and pop tunes like We Wish You A Merry Christmas, Beautiful Savior, Twelve Days After Christmas, and more. A free will offering will be taken to benefit REAP. The Raytown Community Choir is a 51-member choir that was organized in 1996 and has raised over $10,000 for local charities over the years at its benefit performances.

Save A Life, Give Blood An individual within the area that Community Blood Center serves needs a blood transfusion every 4 minutes. That individual could be your friend, neighbor, or family member. Please help save lives in our community by giving blood at the Community Blood Center blood drive on Monday,

December 16th, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. The drive will be held at Raytown EMS, 10020 E. 66th Terrace, Raytown, in the training room. To make an appointment online go to www. esavealifenow.org and use Sponsor Code raytownems. You may also contact Kim at 816-737-6030.

older will be hosting lunch, entertainment, pictures with Santa and door prizes. Entertainment will include the dynamic performer Gino Bueno, pianist Nathan Bergan, gospel singer Zenbio Smith and more. All tickets must be purchased in advanced by December 5 at the Shepherd’s Center of Raytown, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd in One Spirit United Methodist Church or cash only at Raytown Hy-Vee, 9400 E. 350 Highway. Armchair Travels @ MidContinent Public Library December 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road, Raytown. Join us for a fun afternoon of virtual travel tours of countries from all over the world. The Raytown Branch will be touring a country on the second Friday of each month. Sit back, relax, and watch a travel DVD. Refreshments are on us. Registration is required. Raytown Community Choir Christmas Concert December 14, 2013 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown The Raytown Community Choir co-directed by Noel Fulkerson and Rick Gilpin invites you to its Annual Christmas Concert at which they will perform holiday classical, pop and Christmas carols – even the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. All we ask is that you bring a cash donation for REAP. Holidays at Missouri Town 1855 December 14, 2013 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Missouri Town 1855 at Fleming Park, 8010 East Park Road, Lee’s Summit

$5 adults, Ages 5-13 and Seniors $3, Ages 5 and under free Experience the unique holiday customs of our English, German and French settlers in our historic antebellum community. Holiday traditions are brought to life in Missouri Town 1855 with the smell of wood burning fireplaces, period music, authentic decorations and a special visit by “Belsnickle,” who will thrill the children with a candy treat… and never a lump of coal! This is a one-of-a-kind “must attend” holiday experience! A Celtic Christmas @ O’Hara High School December 14 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm O’Hara High School, 9001 James A Reed Road, Kansas City A Christmas Market 3:006:00pm Christmas Crafts, Decorations, Cards, Gifts, Gently Used Items, Antiques and Collectibles A Christmas Feast 6:007:00pm A delectable BBQ meal. $10/Adult $8/Child $70 for a table of Eight. For dinner reservations please call 816-763-4800 EXT 225 or email aroth@oharahs.com RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR DINNER ONLY A Christmas Concert 7:008:30pm The Celtic Singers, O’Hara Drum Line, O’Hara Dance Team, Cheer Squad, faculty and students will perform. Christmas Carols in the Commons 8:30-9:00pm We will finish the evening with Christmas carols, Cookies and hot cocoa! Join us for one or hopefully all of the events! For dinner reservations please call 816-7634800 EXT 225 or email aroth@oharahs.com. O’Hara Shamrockette Dance Team Hosts Dance

Clinic @ Archbishop O’Hara High School Dec ember 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Archbishop O’Hara High School, 9001 James A Reed Road, Kansas City. $25 and $20 for those wearing T-shirt from first dance clinic. The O’Hara Shamrockettes Christmas Dance Clinic is open to girls in Kindergarten thru 8th grade and takes place in the O’Hara Gym. The girls will perform a fun Christmas dance the following evening, Monday, December 16th, at the Girls Varsity Basketball Game at 6:30 pm. Registration forms are available on line at www.oharahs.org. Click on Athletics tab, Dance tab and find the form on the left hand side bar. Come join the fun! Archbishop O’Hara High School is a Co-ed College Preparatory High School 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

Holiday Safety Tips From Raytown Fire Protection It’s that festive time of year again – time to string the lights, hang decorations, put up Christmas trees, and bring out the candles to celebrate the holidays. To keep the holiday season a merry one, the Raytown Fire Protection District has decorating safety tips. No matter how you plan to celebrate the holidays, special care should be taken when decorating. Following these safety tips can help prevent holiday traditions from turning into tragedies. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,800 people for falls, cuts, shocks, and burns due to incidents involving faulty holiday lights, dried-out Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. Christmas Tree Safety Christmas trees are involved in about 300 fires annually, resulting in an average of 10 deaths, 40 injuries and about $7 million in property damage and loss. In addition, there are more than 15,000 candlerelated fires each year, which result in 140 deaths and $307 million in property loss. Consider an artificial tree

(they are much safer and cleaner). When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant”. Although this label does not mean the tree won’t catch fire, it does indicate the tree is more resistant to burning. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and do not break when bent between your fingers. The bottom of a fresh tree is sticky with resin, and when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles. A real tree should not lose green needles when you tap it on the ground. Cut 1 inch off the trunk to help absorb water. Leave the tree outside until ready to decorate. The stand should hold at least 1 gal. of water. A 6’ tree will use 1 gallon of water every two days. Mix a commercial preservative with the water. Check the water level every day. Secure the tree with wire to keep it from tipping. Keep tree away from floor heaters, fireplaces, or other heat sources. Use only UL-listed lights, and no more than

3 strands linked together. Use miniature lights--which have cool-burning bulbs. Turn off the Christmas lights when you sleep, or if you leave your home for very long. Never use candles, even on artificial trees. When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. Because heated rooms dry live trees out rapidly, be sure to keep the stand filled with water. Place the tree out of the way of traffic, and do not block doorways. Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials to trim a tree. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or non-leaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children. In homes with small children, take special care to avoid sharp or breakable decorations, keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children who could swallow or inhale small pieces, and avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food that may tempt a child to eat them. Dispose of the tree properly.

NEVER BURN A REAL TREE IN THE FIREPLACE. Home Safety Use only outdoor rated Christmas lights outside your home. Examine light strings each year, discard worn ones, fasten the bulbs securely and point the sockets down to avoid moisture build up. Never use indoor extension cords outside and avoid overloading wall outlets with extension cords. Keep outdoor electrical connectors above ground and out of puddles and snow. Make sure trees hung with Christmas lights are not touching power lines. When using candles, always place them a safe distance from combustibles. Extinguish candles prior to going to bed. Dispose of fireplace ashes into a metal container until cold. Install smoke detectors or new batteries in the one(s) you have and TEST them. Install at least one carbon monoxide detector in your home.

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Gluten Free Holiday Recipes Everyone Will Love Cheddar Apple Crumble

Choosing recipes to make for a crowd can be stressful enough during the holiday season. With a growing number of people eating gluten free, you may feel guilty serving classics like stuffing, cookies and pies. Luckily, there are now easy and delicious ways to make holiday recipes everyone will enjoy. One tip is to use pre-made gluten-free dough for all of your sweet and savory recipes. New Pillsbury® gluten free dough can be found in the refrigerated section at most grocery retailers, eliminating the need for an extra trip to a specialty food store. Plus, it’s versatile enough for a variety of holiday favorites.

Chocolate Chip, Raspberry and White Chocolate Trifle

Ingredients • 2 containers (14.3 ounces) Pillsbury® gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough • 1 pound white chocolate, chopped • 1 1/2 pints whipping (heavy) cream • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened • 3 pints fresh raspberries Preparation 1. Heat oven to 350°F.

Make and bake cookies as directed on container, then let cool. Crumble cookies and set aside. 2. In 2-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate with 3 tablespoons of cream over low heat until smooth. Cool to room temperature. 3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold in melted white chocolate. 4. In large bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold white choc-

olate mixture into whipped cream. 5. In a 12-cup clear trifle bowl, layer 1/3 of the cookies, 1/3 of the white chocolate mixture and 1 pint of raspberries. Repeat layering using remaining cookies, white chocolate mixture and raspberries, ending with raspberries. Top with cookie crumbs. Serves: 12 Preparation Time: 30 minutes Start to Finish Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients • 1/2 container (15.8 ounces) Pillsbury® gluten free refrigerated pie and pastry dough • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar • 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese • 2 tablespoons butter • 1/2 cup sugar • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, diced (about 6 cups) • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation 1. Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mix pie dough, pecans, powdered sugar and cheese until well blended. Place crumb mixture on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; crumble. 2. In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; stir in sugar. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture begins to caramelize. Stir in apples, lemon juice and cinnamon (caramel will harden). Reduce heat to

medium; simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until apples are tender and caramel is dissolved. Cool. 3. Spoon apple mixture into six 6-ounce oven-safe ramekins. Top with crumb mixture. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish Time: 50 minutes

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Norfleet Second Graders Learn To Make Green Smoothies Chef Sarah Robinson from Bistro Kids visited students at Norfleet Elementary School to demonstrate how to make green smoothies. Green smoothies are smoothies

blended with green leafy vegetables such as spinach, collard greens, and kale. “The demonstration was featured as part of the second grade English Language Arts

(ELA) unit titled Growing and Changing,” Principal Lori Kang said. “The engaging scenario and task inspired students to research healthy eating and the

importance of a nutritious, well-balanced meal.” Bistro Kids is an organization that provides healthy meals and nutrition education to school districts.

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Chef Sarah Robinson and her Daughter 2nd grader Hattie Robinson

Students prepare ingredients for a green smoothie

The gift giving season is upon us. You maybe looking for a special gift or a Secret Santa present. Wines fit all budgets and everyone will love them. There are great wines from around the world which will make memorable gifts. You may want a wine that follows the pioneering Australian tradition of blending Shiraz with Cabernet Sauvignon, but gives it their own touch with the incorporation of Merlot and Cabernet Franc to give a soft, approachable and rich enjoyable red wine from Peter Lehmann 2009 Clancy’s Red. Another great red wine from Napa is a classic varietal fruit-forward “Zinny” Zin ......Artezin Zinfandel. It is ruby red and purple in hue with aromas of ripe red fruit with hints of sage, cinnamon and pepper. The fruit flavors flesh out on the palate, dominated by raspberry, boysenberry and red cherry, complemented by hints of nutmeg, rosemary and spice, for a classic varietal character. With its bright fruit-forwards flavor profile, this wine is created for immediate enjoyment. If you are in the mood for a great sweet reasonably price white wine to enjoy

while baking your favorite cookies and candies try “Verdi” from Italy.

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6:15-7:30pm  Visit 6:15-7:30pm Santa inside6:15-7:30pm UMB Bank and listen to music provided

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