Editorial President Obama Brings His Message THE CALL’s Of ‘Opportunity For All’ To Kansas City Endorsements By Eric L. Wesson Sr. CALL Staff Writer For August 5 President Barack Obama arrived to the chants of “We love you!” “We love you!” on Primary Wednesday, morning July 30, at the Uptown theater before a THE CALL is offering the following endorse- crowd of about 1,000 support- ments of candidates and recommendations on ers. ballot issues for the August 5, primary election. The president was in town to highlight the growth in the economy and have dinner with We are not endorsing ANY candidates on the four people who had written Republican, Libertarian or Constitution party him over over time highlight- ing many of their triumphs and ballots in the primary election. Democrats in talking about issues which af- some races have opposition and others have no fected them and their families. opposition in either the primary election next They were: • Victor Fugate; In January week or the general election this fall. In addi- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA VISITS K.C . . . The President visited Kansas City on Tues- of 2012, Fugate sent a letter to tion, in some cases, there will be no recommen- day, July 29, and then on Wednesday July 30, gave a speech at the Uptown theater on the thank President Obama for the dations on issues or candidates. improving economy. While in town he had dinner with four people who had written to him student loan help he received about their various triumphs. He spent about $1,500 on barbeque before he left town. -- Continued on page 4 CALL photo by Rex Purefoy ISSUES We are making recommendations on the fol- WWW.KCCALL.COM lowing issues that include measures offered by the City of Kansas City, Mo., and the State of Kansas City Missouri. City Question A VOTE ‘YES’ We are recommending a YES vote on City Question A. Voters should be aware that Question A does THECALL not seek a tax increase. The question seeks voter approval for a transportation development Southwest’s leading weekly Est. 1919 district that will be called the, “Kansas City VOL. 94 NO. 47 KANSAS CITY, MO. WEEK OF AUGUST 1, - AUGUST 7, 2014 80 Cents Urban Rail Transportation Development.” The ballot language, because of legal reasons, may be difficult for voters to understand because of the length. Can A Streetcar Be The Economic However, to make a long story short, Question A seeks voter approval for streetcar expansion Engine Needed In The Urban Core? from downtown, where a starter line is current- By Eric L. Wesson Sr. ly under construction, to urban core areas – CALL Staff Writer Linwood boulevard and Independence avenue.
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, vot- An additional proposal for the Linwood boule- ers will decide on one of the vard extension includes a link to a proposed most debated questions on the Area Transportation Authority MAX bus line on ballot. That question will be whether the City can establish Prospect. a Transportation Development If voters approve the transportation district, District which will ultimately the question of tax increases come into play at a lead to the funding of addition- al streetcar routes including later election but the district must be approved one route that travel east and first. west on Linwood from Main A group called Lin-Pro-Cor, under the leader- street to Prospect. Question A will read in part: ship of Rev. Wallace S. Hartsfield II, has submit- “Shall a transportation devel- ted a “letter of intent” to Mayor Sly James, who opment district, to be known in turn, gave the group a signed letter of sup- as the “Kansas City Urban Rail Transportation Development port, to create an economic district in the vicini- District” (the “District”), be ty of the proposed Linwood line. We remind vot- A FUTURE LOOK FOR LINWOOD AND PROSPECT . . . Shown in the photo is a future plan organized in that part of Kan- Continued on page 4 of what Linwood and Prospect could look like in the future. On the east corner is a devel- sas City, Jackson County, Mis- Continued on page 10 opment plan that could result in an office building to house one or more banks and other souri generally bounded by the retail and entertainment space. Additional plans call for, possibly a movie theater, a bowl- Missouri River on the north, ing alley and other entertainment avenues. In order to be successful there must be a fol- State Line Road on the west, low through by the stakeholders. CALL To Host Interstate 435 on the east (but boundaries of, or serving and approval at one or more future it calls the “Tax Discrimination including an area east of Inter- Candidates’ 11 pg. state 435 to incorporate Kauff- benefiting, the proposed Dis- elections, approved as poten- District” which discriminates man and Arrowhead Stadiums) trict and consisting of the two tial funding methods?” against the African Americans Forum Saturday and approximately 51 st Street subprojects described below, A great deal of inaccurate in- and Latinos because it will raise on the southwest and Gregory each of which subprojects are formation has been distributed the sales and property taxes in THE CALL will host a can- WWW.KCCALL.COM Boulevard on the southeast approved, and to have the pow- concerning the tax over the “our communities while areas didates’ and issues forum on Week (but the specific legal descrip- er to fund the proposed Project past few months in an effort to outside of our neighborhoods Saturday Aug. 2, at the Gregg tion below will control), for upon separate voter approval defeat the TDD. Most recently will be EXCLUDED from these Klice Community center from End the purpose of developing the by any or all of the following Freedom, Inc., sent its voters a tax increase.”
11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. City Kansas transportation project (the methods in any combination, mailer which equated the TDD THE CALL is excited to Est. 1919 Leading Weekly Southwest’s Forecast Project”) operating with the each of which are, subject to to Jim Crow stating that what Continued on page 4 report that many of the can- didates who are in close3 pg. races have confirmed they will be Polls Open At 6 a.m. And Close At 7 p.m. THE CALL in attendance at the forum as 30-JUNE 5, 2008 60 CENTS MO. WEEK OF MAY VOL. 88 NO. 44 KANSAS CITY, well as representatives who Several Issues, Candidates And Constitutional will discuss some of the issues they are supportive of or in op- position to. Week-End Questions To Be Decided Tuesday, August 5 THE CALL is asking that all candidates check in no lat- Forecast By Eric L. Wesson Sr. Data obtained by THE CALL Friday CALL Staff Writer reveals that in the larger Free- er than 11 a.m., and all issues On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Kansas dom, Inc., wards 10-11 versus candidates report in no later City and Jackson County vot- the core Freedom, Inc., wards than 12:15 p.m. ers will decide on several can- 6-8 in the November 2010 elec- The candidates forum will didates for Congress, Missouri tion, 26,221 ballots were cast be first with questions from House of Representatives, the for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II. teens from Generation Rap, Jackson County legislature, However, in 2012, a presi- and KPRS radio personality Democratic and Republican dential election year there Dyan Devereaux. committee seats and sev- were 49,989 ballots cast for Audience questions must be eral Missouri Constitutional Rep. Cleaver, which is a differ- short, concise and within the 87˚Partly Cloudy subject matter. amendments as well as a fire ence of 23,768 votes between Saturday and safety tax extension and a the Primary election and the The issues forum will con- City issue concerning the cre- General election. sist of all questions and an- ation of a tax district. His opponent, Jacob Turk, swers surround the streetcar One of the most important also noticed a slight difference TDD both for and against. issues for this election has to The public is invited to at- be voter turnout. Continued on page 10 tend. STREAMLINE STREETCAR
86˚ Partly Cloudy Obama Lawsuit Moves Forward Sunday WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply begin a five-week summer recess, de- cusing on Obama’s implementation of ocratic claims that the lawsuit would be divided House approved a Republican bate over the proposed lawsuit under- his prized health care overhaul, was de- a waste of taxpayers’ money. plan Wednesday to launch a campaign- scored the harshly partisan tone that signed to prevent a further presidential “What price do you place on the con- season lawsuit against President Barack has dominated the current Congress power grab and his deciding unilater- tinuation of our system of checks and Obama, accusing him of exceeding the almost from its start in January 2013. ally how to enforce laws. balances? What price do you put on the bounds of his constitutional authority. The vote to sue Obama was 225 to “Are you willing to let any president Constitution of the United States?” said Obama and other Democrats derided 201. Five conservative Republicans choose what laws to execute and what Rep. Candice Miller of Michigan. “My the effort as a stunt aimed at tossing po- voted with Democrats in opposing the laws to change?” asked House Speaker answer to each is ‘priceless.’” litical red meat to conservative voters. lawsuit. No Democrats voted for it. John Boehner of Ohio. Continued on page 4 90˚ Sunny Just a day before lawmakers were to Republicans said the legal action, fo- The Republicans also scoffed at Dem- THE CALL News 2 WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014
KCATA ROSA PARKS SPIRIT AWARDS HONOREES . . . Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James BACK-TO-SCHOOL and KCATA CEO/General Manager Mark Huffer congratulate the 2014 KCATA Rosa Parks FUN RUN . . . A SPIRIT Award winners. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are KCATA CEO/General Man- Back-To-School fun ager Mark Huffer, Kansas City, Mo., Chief of Police Darryl Forté, Rev. Wallace S. Hartsfield run and walk will be Sr., Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James, former U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond, and held August 24, at RevolveKC co-Founders Theresa Van Ackeren and Elizabeth Bejan. 6:30 a.m. For more information, call Eugene Sims, (816) 349-5248 or (816) First Ever Air Guitar Museum Opens In K.C. 523-2761. Keanu Reeves’ meticulously lamation about Kansas City’s as the “Wall of Rock,” where restored air guitar from “Bill place in the world of competi- attendees can shred through and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” tive air guitar and unveil a new 15 seconds of 3D slow-motion and the recently discovered air banner featuring Mean Melin, air guitar glory and come away Pioneer of guitar played by Joe Cocker at a local man who is the current with an int-air-active shareable The Week Woodstock are just two of the reigning World Champion of video that will make viewers world-famous air guitars that Air Guitar. shake in their boots. will be on display for one night Most museums are content The world’s first air guitar LARGE CROWD ENTERTAINED BY CIRCUS PERFORMERS . . . A only at 5 p.m., this First Friday, to simply show history, but a museum is presented by U.S. large crowd was entertained by performers from the Universoul Aug. 1, in Kansas City’s Cross- rare few actually allow one to Air Guitar, who will visit Kan- Circus during a parade on Prospect avenue Tuesday, July 29. The roads District at the Sprint become a part of it. In addi- sas City on August 9, to hold circus is in town through this week-end on the grounds of Kemper Accelerator space, 210 W 19th tion to the “World Famous Air the 2014 US Air Guitar National Arena. -- CALL photos by Rex Purefoy Terrace. Guitars of the World” exhibit, Finals at The Midland Theatre. The event is free. the museum features a state- Mayor Sly James will be on of-the-art interactive experi- Pearline Smith hand to make an official proc- ential video exhibit known Born in Hernando, MS Graduated from Covert High in Michigan. 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Continued on page 4 News THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 3 Something New: The Hem Shop’s Emergency Service Alterations
By Eric L. Wesson Sr. CALL Staff Writer
Have you ever had to attend an event and the perfect suit or dress that you wanted to wear just didn’t fit and every tailor shop in town is telling you the earliest you can get your clothes back is in two weeks? Evan Cooper, owner of the Hem Shop, located on the corner of 77th and Prospect, saw the need for “emergency service alterations”. ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES . . . Among those enjoying the parade “Emergency service alterations is same day or on Prospect avenue Tuesday, July 29, featuring performers from the next day service or three-day service,” Cooper, Universoul Circus were, left photo, DeOri Cofield, 2, with her grand- who has been in business over the past three mother, Hilda Cofield. In the right photo, are Leaiza Gleason, 8; Ke- years, but has 20 years of alteration experience, nya Gleason, 8; Kira Gleason, 4; Trinity Gleason, 6, and Selena Chun, said. 10. -- CALL photos by Rex Purefoy “I kind of got away from doing everything which is how I first started out. But, I saw a need for people to get simple things like hems and waists and sleeve jobs and other tailors would City Sales Tax Holiday Week-End take two or three weeks to do. This is sort of a re-branding of my business and an effort to pro- vide a service that is not being rendered,” Coo- EVAN COOPER The City of Kansas Items that qualify: tional purposes, such less per stated. THE HEM SHOP City, Mo., invites resi- •Articles of cloth- as textbooks, note- •Computer periph- “Same day, next day and three day service “I like to also know that I relieved them of one dents to take advan- ing, shoes and cloth or books, paper, writing eral devices not to ex- is an emergency. For those that are not in an less burden of having to worry about how they tage of a three-day other materials used instruments, crayons, ceed $3,500 emergency service it is the normal turnaround look. People are very appreciative that I was sales tax holiday from to make school uni- art supplies, rulers, For more informa- time. There is a different price for most of the able to help them. I like doing the emergency Friday, Aug. 1 through forms or other school book bags, backpacks, tion about the Back same day service. I did change some service services because they are fun and easy and i am Sunday, Aug. 3. Dur- clothing with a taxable handheld calcula- to School Sales Tax such as I don’t do zippers anymore because it is helping people,” he said. ing this time, shoppers value of $100 or less. tors, chalk, maps and Holiday, visit http:// so time consuming. I have to drive all over town Prices for services range from $12 to $18 for who purchase cer- •School supplies globes. www.dor.mo.gov/tax/ looking for a zipper. But, I found that focusing most items. tain items of clothing, not to exceed $50 per •Personal comput- business/sales/taxhol- on emergency services such as hems for people Dresses and gowns vary as does many suit shoes, school supplies purchase. School sup- ers with taxable value iday/. Click on Back who have a funeral to attend or prom dress. Spe- coat alterations. and computers in Kan- plies include any item of $3,500 or less To School Sales Tax cialized fast service is what I am focused on,” Hours of service are Tuesday - Friday 12 util sas City, Mo., stores normally used by stu- •Computer soft- Holiday. Cooper stated. 5:30 and Saturday Noon until 4:30. will not have to pay dents in a standard ware items with tax- “Other tailor shops can’t get everyone or ev- Cooper has been known to open for special any sales tax. classroom for educa- able value of $350 or erything completed in such a short time frame emergency service after hours. because they are doing all sorts of other things For more information call (816) 325- 0747. such as momgraming, redesigning and adding belt buckles. I started doing this because a man came in and said that he could not get a pair of Health Department WIC Program pants hemmed at local clothing. It was alaming to me because he should have been able to get a The deadline Closing One Clinic Location pair of pants hemmed. They are just so backed The City of Kansas nearby in the commu- WIC services will con- able online at www. up that they simply don’t care. They feel like anyone could come in and say they have to at- for news is City, Mo., Health de- nity and the increas- tinue to be available kcmo.gov/health, or partment, in partner- ing traffic at our other at: by calling (816) 513- tend a funeral and really not have to attend one. ship with Missouri’s two locations, we feel •2400 Troost Ave., 6360. I like to see people get fitted and look nice and Special Supplemental that the most effec- Mondays, Tuesdays be satisfied when they walk out of the door,” Tuesday at 3 p.m. Nutrition Program tive and efficient use and Fridays from 8 Cooper stated. for Women, Infants of program funds is a.m. to 5 p.m., and and Children, com- to focus our activities Thursdays from 8 a.m. monly known as WIC, on those locations,” to noon, and, announces changes said Dr. Christine Rie- •Boone Elementary in services available derer, manager of the School, 8817 Wornall through the Health Maternal, Child and road, Wednesdays You’ve got department’s WIC Community Health from 8 to 11:30 a.m. program. Due to de- Education and Health WIC clients who creased clinic traf- Communication divi- have appointments fic and the need for sion. “We appreciate scheduled in August increased classroom the partnership we or September at the space, the depart- have had with the Freda Markley loca- ment’s Hickman Mills early childhood center tion will be contacted goals. WIC Clinic located and the Hickman Mills to determine their at the Freda Markley community, and we preference of location Donnelly College can Early Childhood cen- hope that this shift in and to confirm the ap- ter, 9201 Bannister focus will allow us to pointment date and help you reach them. road, closed effective more effectively reach time. July 29. those in need of WIC Information on the Experience the advantages of a “After reviewing the services.” Health department’s services now available Health department WIC program is avail- supportive, inclusive learning environment. ! 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President Obama Continued from front page Streetcar Continued from front page from the Income Based Repay- have dusted ourselves off. To- their child is ready to go to col- Some community leaders tion can be taxed. Impact District” interesting for ment Plan. Currently, Victor day, our businesses have added lege, they know they can help and CALL readers who re- Also, some concern has developers to want to partici- works for the Missouri Depart- nearly 10 million new jobs over and that it’s affordable, and ceived the mailer are calling it, arisen over a quote from Rep. pate in this great development. ment of Mental Health and sees the past 52 months. Construc- that that child is not going to “race baiting”. Emanuel Cleaver II, when he “These incentives should not firsthand how the ACA is im- tion is up. Manufacturing is be burdened down with debt. “There is nothing wrong with was mayor, concerning light be limited to, but include and pacting people’s lives. He has back. Our energy, our technol- That’s the measure of whether opposing anything or having an rail when the then Mayor was Tax Increment Finance, PIAC, also personally benefited from ogy, our auto industries, they’re the economy is working; not opposing viewpoint. However, battling with Clay Chastain over Historical Tax Credits and the ACA, using an exchange all booming,” he said. just how well it’s doing overall, I draw the line when it comes the light rail issue. His com- other means of financial sup- to get health care when we “The unemployment rate is at but is it doing well for ordinary to race baiting a situation just ments had nothing to do with port as other ‘Districts’ have was laid off from his job as a its lowest point since Septem- folks who are working hard ev- to inflame the passions of the this streetcar plan, but rather received in the past and pres- financial counselor. Fugate is ber of 2008. It’s dropped faster ery single day and aren’t always people. That was just wrong.” the light rail plan that had been ent,” they said. married and has a 4-year old than any time in 30 years. This getting a fair shot. That’s what “As an intelligent voter they presented at that time. The group also requested all daughter. morning, we found out that in we’re fighting for. That’s why I could have reached me on a Question A could be confus- of the technical support that is •Ms. Valerie McCaw; Last the second quarter of this year ran for President. That’s what different level,” THE CALL ing to some in that it contains necessary to make the “Special week, Ms. McCaw sent an our economy grew at a strong I’m focused on every day,” the reader said. several additional parts that Impact District” successful email to voice her frustration pace, and businesses are in- President. Freedom alleges that the tax the voter does not have to vote such as an urban planner dedi- about how hard it is to make vesting, workers are building “And that’s what sometimes “targets” the “poorest neigh- on, but explains what the TDD cated to the project. As well as a living. As a single mom and new homes, consumers are Washington forgets. Your lives borhoods in the city for the consists of and what the bound- other technical experts dedi- a small business owner, she spending, America is export- and what you’re going through largest tax increase in the city’s aries if the tax district will be, if cated to the “Special Impact works seven days a week and ing goods around the world. So day to day -- the struggles, but history.” the vote is passed, and a sum- District”. still struggles to pay her bills. the decisions that we made -- to also the opportunities and the The fact of the matter is that mary of the project will be. It is “A streetcar alone would not Ms. McCaw is a small business rescue our economy, to rescue hopes and the good things, but only about 10 percent of the a long Question because of the be enough to create economic owner and engineer. She start- the auto industry, to rebuild the sometimes the rough things tax will be paid residents. More additional information. development. In the cities ed her firm, VSM Engineering, economy on a new foundation, that happen -- that’s more im- than 90 percent (basically 95 The community is definitely where streetcars have helped 11 years ago and has four part- to invest in research and infra- portant than some of the phony percent) of the local funding divided on this issue mainly to spur economic development time employees. Her son is in structure, education -- all those scandals or the fleeting stories comes from the Plaza, down- because of the misinformation there was already some infra- college out of state and his tu- things are starting to pay off,” that you see. This is the chal- town and stadiums - that’s that has been circulating by op- structure in place,” Dr. Harts- ition is almost 40,000 a year. President Obam stated. lenge of our time -- how do we both sales tax and the special position groups. field said. • Mark Turner; In June, He also said, “The world’s make sure we’ve got an econ- assessments within 1/3 mile of Several weeks ago a select “We know that this is not the Turner wrote about teaching number-one oil and gas pro- omy that is working for ev- the lines. group of individuals began end of what needs to be done, a GED program and trying to ducer -- that’s not Saudi Ara- erybody? Now, all of you are One Freedom officer ex- meeting with Dr. Wallace S. but it is a start. And we realize make a difference in the lives bia; that’s not Russia -- it’s doing your part to help bring plained it as residents who Hartsfield II, to discuss an eco- that the additional taxes are of young people. He works for the United States of America. America back. You’re doing don’t live within the streetcar nomic development plan to le- real and we understand that, the Full Employment Council, a We’ve tripled the amount of your job. Imagine how much line are still paying the tax verage the black vote to benefit but this is something will help non-profit that helps those who electricity we get from wind. further along we’d be, how when they purchase food items the community. The church Dr. the area,” he said. are unemployed and under em- We’ve increased by 10 times much stronger our economy at their neighborhood store Hartsfield pastors is located On Friday, July 25, Mayor ployed. The Full Employment the amount of electricity we would be, if Congress was do- and the tax does not benefit along the streetcar route. James responded to the letter Council, along with the city of get from the sun. And all that ing its job, too,” he said. them directly. Dr. Hartsfield knew that a of intent. Kansas City, recently received is creating tens of thousands of “Congress had the chance However, it should be up to streetcar alone would not spur “Many of the issues you a $1 million grant from DOL to jobs across the country.” to pass a law that would help the neighborhoods to put to- economic development so he raised are addressed in the fund Face Forward KC an ini- “Our high school graduation lower interest rates on student gether development plans for gathered with various individu- Council’s Resolution,” Mayor tiative to provide educational rate is at a record high. More loans. They didn’t pass it. I their neighborhoods to present als, clergy, business owners, James said. services, job training and place- young people are earning their acted on my own to give mil- to their Council person just as residents and neighborhood “In regards to your letter ment services, mentoring ser- college degrees than ever be- lions of Americans a chance Ivanhoe and Key Coalition are association leaders to outline a specifically, first please -under vices, and legal assistance to fore. 401(k)s have recovered to cap their payments, the in the process of doing for the plan that could be implemented stand that I alone cannot bind juvenile offenders and at-risk their value. Home prices are program that Victor has taken Linwood line. so that the community would the City by simply signing an youth. Turner has been married rising. And, yes, millions of advantage of. I don’t want our So should the mind set be, be in a position to benefit if the agreement. That would take an for 34 years and has two chil- families now have the peace young people just saddled with that if we don’t get an econom- tax is passed. Ordinance of the Council au- dren, three grandchildren and of mind, just like Victor’s fam- debt before they’ve even gotten ic development plan then no The group, which calls itself thorizing me or the manager to two great grandchildren. ily does, of getting quality, af- started in life,” the President one should get one? How many the Linwood Prospect Corri- sign such an agreement. What • Ms. Becky Forrest; In Au- fordable health care when you said. neighborhoods benefit directly dor (Lin-Pro-Cor), identified an I can do unilaterally is give my gust of 2013, Ms. Forrest wrote need it. It makes a difference “So some of the things we’re from the one cent county sales area of concern which is called word in writing that over the to the President about the work in people’s lives,” the President doing without Congress are tax that funded the renovations the “Special Impact District” next year to five years while I that was being done through stated. making a difference, but we from the stadium projects? which consists of an area be- am in office, I will commit my her neighborhood association. Sometimes you wouldn’t could do so much more if Con- In addition Freedom points tween 22nd street on the north support for the creation of the She has been the President of know it if you were watching gress would just come on and to the increase in sales tax at to 39th street on the south end. District you describe as Lin- the Town Fork Creek Neigh- the news, but there are a lot of help out a little bit. Just come the grocery stores and how And between Paseo on the west ProCor Special Impact District. borhood Association for 11 good reasons to be optimistic on. Come on and help out a lit- it would put a strain on small and Indiana on the east. Similarly, I would encourage years and said she has learned about America. We hold the tle bit. Stop being mad all the businesses such as Leon’s Several weeks later the other areas of our City that so much in this role. She said best cards. Things are getting time. Stop just hating all the Thriftway and the Metro Thrift- group submitted a letter of in- have seen historical dis-invest- that she wanted you to know better. The decisions we make time. Come on. Let’s get some way because customers would tent to Mayor James requesting ment to the follow your lead in that people in her community now can make things even bet- work done together. They be forced to go to Brookside, his support of projects in the organizing as a community,” were working hard to improve ter than that. In fact, the deci- did pass this workforce train- where many go anyway, to pur- outlined District in the same the mayor said. their neighborhood and posi- sions we make now will deter- ing act, and it was bipartisan. chase groceries. Suppose a per- manner as other Districts such “I support the use of any tively impact the lives of those mine whether the economic There were Republicans and son buys $50 worth of grocer- as the Power and Light District and all statutorily authorized around them. gains that we’re generating Democrats, and everybody was ies in the proposed TDD. That and the Crossroads District programs and incentives (TIF, President Obama connected are broad based, whether they all pleased. They came, we had equates to an additional 50 that have been supported by PIEA, Chapter 100, Chapter immediately with the crowd. just go to a few at the top or a bill signing, and they were all cents in sales tax. About how the City. 353, LCRA) as applicable to “I just love the Midwest,” whether we got an economy in their suits. I said, doesn’t this much would a person burn in “For the most part, we sup- projects that are in line with a President Obama said. in which the middle class is feel good? We’re doing some- gas to drive out to Brookside, port the economic develop- strategic vision and targeted to “I’m here because Victor is growing and folks who are try- thing. It’s like, useful. Nobody which has its own one cent ment possibilities that could gain the biggest bang for the the sort of person I’m working ing to get into the middle class is shouting at each other. It sales tax which it controls as arise from this project. How- buck. I will also advocate for for every single day -- -- some- have more rungs on the ladder; was really nice. I said, let’s do a CID, to avoid paying an addi- ever, as you are well aware the identification and use of body who never quits, some- whether ordinary folks are ben- this again. Let’s do it more of- tional 50 cents? the black community has been tax credit and grant programs body who is doing everything efiting from growth,” President ten,” he laughed. The huge bulk of the special made countless promises when from state and local and pri- right, somebody who believes Obama said. “I know they’re not that hap- assessment revenue comes it comes to development when vate entities with the under- in the American Dream. Some- “And that’s what’s at stake py that I’m President, but that’s from the Main Street line which elected officials seek our votes. standing that the City does not body who just wants a chance right now -- making sure our okay. Come on. I’ve only got a only has two black owned busi- These empty promises have grant tax credits and can only to build a decent life for him- economy works for every couple of years left. Come on, nesses and has a sparse black resulted in a distrust through- advocate for the same,” Mayor self and his family. And that’s American. See, I’m glad that let’s get some work done. Then population. These areas con- out the black community,” the James said. the vast majority of Americans. GDP is growing, and I’m glad you can be mad at the next sists of blacks, whites, Hispan- group said. “We will ensure that the That’s who I’m fighting for that corporate profits are high, President,” he said. ics, Asians. Those who live in “We are well aware that planner already dedicated to right here in Kansas City and and I’m glad that the stock Mayor Sly James, Gov. Jay Johnson County who come these promises have not taken the Third District focuses on all across this country. That’s market is booming. But what Nixon, Rep Emanuel Cleaver into the city to watch the Roy- place during your administra- the ‘Impact District’. We will why I ran for President in the really I want to see is a guy and rep. Lacy Clay were also als and Chiefs play will also tion but what happens or does employ the necessary incen- first place, to fight for folks like working nine to five, and then in attendance with the Presi- pay a sales tax purchases made not happen from this point tives and RFPs to identify and that,” President Obama said. working some overtime, I want dent. Rep. Cleaver flew back to at the stadiums. forward will be a reflection of recruit developers with subject “Now, we all know it hasn’t that guy making more than the Washington with the President No tax will be collected from your leadership contribution to matter expertise and financial always been easy. The cri- minimum wage,” he said. on Air Force One. anyone until the government’s continuation or transformation capacity, both nationally and sis that hit near the end of “And what I really want is matching funds are established of this tragic east side saga. At locally and well as focusing our my campaign back in 2008, it somebody who has worked for and put into place. If no gov- present, we have a ‘gentlemen’s lobbying efforts on the state would end up costing millions 20, 30 years being able to retire ernment money is allotted for agreement.’ Our handshake, and federal levels,” he said. of Americans their jobs, their with some dignity and some the project then no tax will be however, will not be enforce- “You have my personal com- homes, their sense of security. respect. What I really want collected. able after you leave office in, mitment to those items solely But we have fought back. We is a family that they have the A Resolution has been in- maybe, five years when con- in my control and my further have got back off our feet, we capacity to save so that when troduced that will lock in a struction will just be beginning commitment to advocate with personal property tax rate so on the east side. Therefore, we the Council. I will partner with that homeowners will not lose find it imperative that we have you and the community so that Commentary their homes as property value this document signed by you as over time, we will transform increase. It is estimated that an agreement and a commit- LinProCor area into a more vi- the tax increase will be about ment from the City that after brant and prosperous areas,” Government Health Care Success: $47 per year. the election, if the Tax District the Mayor said. The entire streetcar project is passed, that we continue this Dr. Hartsfield is joined by 49 Years Of Medicare And Medicaid will begin all at the same time process and create what we many area ministers and neigh- so that a situation does not oc- have deemed a ‘Special Impact borhood leaders including, Key By Jesse Jackson ing them access to health care would sign up; too few young cur where one line gets more District,’” the group stated. Coalition and Ivanhoe Neigh- President And CEO at a fair price. people would sign up, it would attention than another one. “We also request in this com- borhood association. Rainbow PUSH Coalition These programs are among kill millions of jobs. Prescription medication is mitment that every develop- the most important legisla- None of that proved true. exempt from sales tax through- ment tool, and we can’t stress This week marks the 49th tion passed during LBJ’s Great Poor and middle-class Ameri- out the state of Missouri. How- this enough, be employed to anniversary of two of the most Society, and are so popular cans have signed up for the Af- ever, over-the-counter medica- make projects in the “Special important “big government” that Republicans spend every fordable Care Act at rates high- programs ever — Medicare election cycle pretending that er than expected, among them President Obama Lawsuit Continued from front page and Medicaid. they really support expanding millions of the young. No death On July 30, 1965, President coverage, while spending a lot panels have emerged, despite However, Democrats said 2008, a federal judge backed their candidates. Lyndon B. Johnson signed of their legislative time in the the predictions of Sarah Palin the lawsuit would go nowhere a suit by Democrats who then House Democrats emailed these two critical health care House and Senate trying to and Michele Bachmann. And and was designed only to en- controlled the House and were one fundraising solicitation as programs into law. At the sign- whittle down both programs. the economy has continued courage conservatives to vote trying to force the Bush admin- debate was underway and an- ing ceremony, LBJ handed the Today is no different. Conser- to grow, despite right-wing at- in this November’s congressio- istration to honor House sub- other moments after the vote, first two Medicare cards to for- vatives on the Supreme Court tempts to obstruct progress. nal elections. They also warned poenas of senior White House with one saying, “The GOP is mer President Harry Truman, have just ruled that a key provi- Yet far too many Republican repeatedly that it could be a officials. Though the House chomping at the bit to impeach who had called for the program sion of the Affordable Care Act governors and legislatures, precursor of a more drastic won the first round in court, the president.” And White years before, and his wife, for- is invalid, putting an important especially across the South, GOP effort. Said Rep. Louise that decision was under appeal House Senior Adviser Dan Pfe- mer first lady Bess Truman. national law in jeopardy -- on continue to prevent the expan- Slaughter, D-N.Y.: “The lawsuit when a settlement was reached iffer emailed supporters, say- Contradicting the conser- a technicality! This law was sion of Medicaid to their own is a drumbeat pushing mem- and the lawsuit was dropped. ing, ‘This is the least produc- vative fable that “big govern- argued and debated over two citizens. Medicaid expansion bers of the Republican Party to On Wednesday, neither side tive Congress in decades. And ment” programs never work, long, arduous years. Everyone is a key part of the Affordable impeachment.” wasted time in using the fight instead of doing their job, they Medicare has made the lives voiced their opinion, and still Care Act, an opportunity for Congressional lawsuits to mine campaign contribu- are suing the president for do- of millions of American se- does. Lies were told about millions of “near-poor” Ameri- against presidents are rare. In tions and line up support for ing his.” nior citizens more secure and what “Obamacare” would sup- cans to gain access to health healthier. Medicaid has im- posedly do. Dire predictions of Kansas City CALL proved the lives of millions failure were made by conserva- Continued on page 10 more poor Americans, by giv- tive pundits -- too few people 100 Percent Black Owned News THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 5 Charges Filed Against Two In Carjacking That Kills Three Youths And Critically Injures Mother Christopher Warren, the accident occurred. Monday. had been stolen and before and planned though, said Rosa got Witnesses reported Rosa “can’t get the he was released. to join the Marines in in the vehicle after seeing a car speeding image of the girl flying After talking with two months. Crawford carjacked through the intersec- over the hood of the his mother and pas- The carjacked real it. He said Rosa will tion, then children ly- SUV out of his mind,” tor, he decided to turn estate agent and a regret that decision ing motionless on the Warren said. himself in Sunday, friend helping the the rest of his life but ground. Rosa was taken to Warren said. family sell fruit were is now cooperating Keiearra Williams, a police station for “He and his mother also injured in the ac- with police. 15, and her brothers, questioning Saturday sat down and decided cident. Crawford, who had Thomas Reed, 10, after his cellphone was the best thing they can recently been released and Terrence Moore, found in the backseat do is try and cooperate from prison, was in 7, were killed. Their of the carjacked to atone for what custody Monday and mother, Keisha vehicle, his attorney happened,” he told TV couldn’t be reached Williams, 34, was also said. At that time, the stations. for comment. He didn’t struck and remained attorney said, Rosa He said Rosa had have a lawyer. in critical condition claimed his cellphone never been arrested The arrests followed a three-day manhunt underway since the THREE YOUTH KILLED . . . Two men have been charged with the Friday carjacking and murder of three youth in a crime that involved a carjacking in Phil- crash. adelphia involving Jonathan Rosa and Cornelius Crawford. They Rosa and Crawford were charged on Monday, July 28, with three counts of felony mur- had been hanging out der and other crimes. Police say the men forced a woman into her together for a few SUV, shown in the picture, and then stole it from her. days when Crawford noticed a woman PHILADELPHIA corner for a church jack victim was sexu- coming down the (AP) -- Police on fundraiser. ally assaulted before street and decided to Monday charged two Johnathan Rosa and the men crashed her carjack her, Warren men with murder in a Cornelius Crawford sport utility vehicle. said. carjacking and subse- were each charged Police said Rosa The woman was quent crash that killed with three counts of and Crawford forced a forced at gunpoint three children and felony murder and woman into her sport into the backseat, critically injured their other crimes, police utility vehicle on Fri- police said. mother as they were said. Authorities also day, July 25.. About a mile from selling fruit on a street charged that the car- Defense lawyer the carjacking site,
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I am very pleased that leaders and citizens of the east side community have come forward with ideas to maximize the economic development that will come from the streetcar expansion along Linwood Boulevard and the new Prospect MAX. That’s MAYOR SLY JAMES why so many have joined us in supporting Question A.”
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!"#$%&'(')#%*#+% ,$-"./�.%1/0-&/2 THE CALL Church 8 WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 National Epidemic Of ‘Clergy Burnout’ Pushes Alarming Number Of Faith Leaders To Leave The Ministry By Barbara Blake Proctor, a retired the quandary of being resentments beginning get my energy back to the congregation, to attendance at opportunity for The Citizen-Times Presbyterian minister the nurturer but rarely to build,” Corbin said. was to learn to refuse so they wonder, well, congregants’ family downtime outside the now living in Asheville, the nurtured; strains “It was not the fault of and defuse,” he said. “I why do you need all milestones, so he church community. The faith leader agreed that leadership on marriage and the church or any of was not successfully this time off? Why do understands why “This often means who stands behind the and management skills family as the pastor the members; it was able to do this, so you need four weeks lay people may be that what social time pulpit in your house are most often learned spends long and entirely mine.” with the blessing and of vacation, and I only unaware of the need a pastor does have of worship each week on the job and from unpredictable hours Corbin said he support of my wife, I get two at my job?” for a pastor to step ends up being spent at may be silently weep- experienced mentors tending to church- never set reasonable excused myself from Runholt said. back and refuel. parties or gatherings ing inside, filled with — if the pastor is family needs; and an boundaries and the pastoral ministry.” The Rev. Mahan “So much of a with church members, despair and overcome fortunate enough to absence of general “internalized the Corbin said a for- Siler, a retired Bap- pastor’s work is private because that is the with the exhaustion have one. self-care needed for demands of the many mer seminary profes- tist minister who now and confidential, so community they that comes from un- “Seminary prepares physical, mental and tasks required of a sor once reminded counsels and mentors you can’t talk about know,” Buchanan said. failingly putting the pastors to be preach- spiritual health. ‘successful’ minister: the class that “There other pastors, said he what you’re doing,” he “Church folks are great needs of a congrega- ers and teachers and Some of those prob- recruit members, is only one Jesus, and often asks church- said. “I’ll sometimes people, but when you tion before his or her pastoral counselors; lems can be addressed raise more income, you’re not him.” goers how long they ask them how many walk into that dinner own. it does not prepare by pastors being more counseling, staff “The pastoral think it takes for a pas- emails they have to party, you’re still ‘the It’s not happening them to be leaders of open with church management, fulfilling ministry is a fulfilling tor to prepare for Sun- respond to in a day, pastor.’ You can never in every church, syna- a congregation,” Proc- leadership about their the mission of the life and it must be day worship, includ- and it’s often 80 or 90. really leave that role at gogue or mosque, of tor said. “Saying semi- struggles and needs, church while keeping tempered with self- ing the sermon, and But no one sees that.” the door.” course, and many naries prepare pastors but that’s not always the members unified care,” Corbin said. most will guess three Another unseen side Tools for success clergy members suc- (to lead) is like saying an easy conversation. and as ‘happy’ as “How does a pastor to four hours. effect of pastoral min- Despite the sobering cessfully balance their cooking school pre- “Pastors do give a possible.” care for him/herself? “The ones I know istry is the impact on statistics, local faith work and personal pares you to operate a lot, and that’s their “There were those Steer clear of the who take it seriously families, Siler said. leaders say there are lives. restaurant.” job, to care for the early morning surger- illusion that you give it 12 to 14 hours, “How do you sustain tools for a successful But there is a na- The fallout from congregation -- there’s ies, long hours in wait- have no emotional or and that’s already a a healthy marriage and healthy ministry. tional epidemic of those myriad expecta- no ambiguity about ing areas consoling spiritual limits.” third of your work and healthy parenting First is for pastors “clergy burnout,” with tions is seen in a study that,” said the Rev. family members; the Inside the week -- although no and still do this work, to communicate an alarming number by the Schaeffer Insti- Steve Runholt, leader nursing facilities and pastorate pastor works just because the work is openly with church of faith leaders leaving tute of Church Lead- -- happily, he said -- of faithful folks, unable A true understanding 40 hours,” he said. unlimited,” he said. leaders about what traditional ministries ership Development Warren Wilson Pres- to come to church any- of that need for self- “You have a funeral, “Often the heroes they need to nurture -- or sticking with the showing 70 percent byterian Church. more, who need visits; care and reasonable and that’s visiting the and the ones who themselves so they job and living unhap- of pastors were so “But it’s also true the church and com- limits is missing in family beforehand, are wounded are the can best nurture their pily and unhealthily. stressed they regular- that pastors are hu- munity meetings that some seminaries, putting together spouses … often their congregations. It’s a job descrip- ly considered leaving man beings, and they require and expect Runholt said, adding the service, visiting husbands or wives Equally important, tion not for the faint the ministry; 35 to 40 need some support pastoral presence and that he’d like to teach afterward, and that’s give their best stuff to they say, is to have of heart, and the work percent of pastors ac- … but it’s an awk- consultation,” he said. a seminary course in another day’s work on other people, and they meaningful lives out- schedule is brutal: tually left, most after ward thing because “And let’s not forget the realities of pastoral top of regular duties.” come home exhausted side the church com- 24 hours a day, seven only five years. you don’t want your that there’s a sermon ministry. There are many emotionally.” days a week. Another research congregation to feel to be written.” “Church is that place mostly unseen tasks Buchanan said some In addition to of- project in 2005 and they have to take care Corbin said some where people’s hopes, in a minister’s life, pastors spend so much continued on ten being a spouse 2006 showed that of of you -- that gets the pastors have learned dreams, expectations, Siler said, from daily time working with and page 9 and parent, a clergy 1,050 pastors sur- roles backward,” Run- to take a day off and f r u s t r a t i o n s , hospital visits to for their congregations member is often si- veyed, 100 percent holt said. “perilously endure the anger, trauma and counseling sessions that they have little multaneously a writer had a close associate “That being said, I critics for not respond- disappointments all and orator (sermons), or fellow seminarian think it’s important for ing to an emergent call come together at the Biblical scholar, chap- who left the ministry congregations to find for support from a same time, and they’re Carver Baptist Bible College lain to the sick or dy- because of burnout ways to support or church member.” often all focused on ing, teacher, executive or conflict within the recognize their pastor, “I was not able to do you,” he said. “I would Now Enrolling For Fall Semester director, CEO, human church. to let them know they this; my codependent ask my students, are Carver Baptist Bible and a myriad of other up and training resource manager, That survey also are appreciated and nature and desire to you ready for that? 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Christian community church hierarchy and if they had a better op- partner you respect, because I forgot my may say they want There is a $10 fee For more than 70 in all its diversity the governing bodies tion to make a living; love and appreciate own need for self- pastors to take care of for late registration. years, God has given within the Kansas City of their denomina- and 71 percent said them. It should also be care.” themselves, but they Classes are scheduled Carver Baptist Bible metropolitan area. tions. they battled depres- said that some congre- In hindsight, Corbin often don’t understand to begin August 19. College, Institute and “In most seminaries sion. gations are very good said, he could have why down time is “A call to ministry Theological Seminary today, pastors aren’t Local faith leaders at this.” asked for sabbati cals needed because they is a call to prepare!” a vision for raising taught half that stuff,” -- all of whom said Self-care but didn’t. “I had ar- don’t see the myriad says Dr. Antoine said the Rev. Bill Bu- pastoral ministry is critical rived at a belief that tasks the pastor navi- Richardson, Carver chanan, who left his can be a joyful and The Rev. Buddy I was essential to the gates beyond the Sun- president. He said you Good Samaritan pastorate at Grace fulfilling career -- said Corbin was loved and health and well-being day service. can equip yourself Covenant Presbyte- a key issue leading to respected during his of the church; my role “A lot of what pastors through the study of Missionary Baptist Church rian Church to start problems is a pastor’s 32 years of pastoral and image had fused. do Monday through Bible fundamentals 5337 Bellefontaine KCMO the Asheville Youth failure or inability ministry, the last 16 “The only way to Saturday is invisible Mission with his late to set boundaries at Calvary Baptist wife and fellow pas- allowing downtime Church in West tor, Aimee Wallis Bu- away from church Asheville, before he Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church Summer Revival!! chanan. responsibilities. 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Clergy Burnout Continued from page 8 munity -- a critical said. ally do that piece of clergy friends who component to overall Meiri strives to stick it well, and I don’t understand their well-being. to a “12-hour rule,” worry about becoming stresses and the life The Rev. Sara Ator meaning if she knows burned out.” they lead.” Wilcox, who with the she will still be work- Meiri said she also Having that peer Rev. Amanda Hendler- ing at 10 p.m., her follows the example of support can be invalu- Voss co-pastors Land schedule will show her father, a rabbi now able, said Siler, who of the Sky United she won’t be in the of- retired for almost 15 has convened many Church of Christ, said fice until 10 a.m. the years who “found pur- group gatherings over the two utilize a simple following morning, pose and meaning in the years where pas- tool of blocking off a “so I don’t get caught his life outside of the tors can “be out of the 24-hour “Sabbath for in a trap of working rabbinate and has been role with a few others Co-Pastors” from 5 15-hour days.” able to enjoy a great who know the role,” p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Being part of her deal of fulfillment and including one with Saturday each week. congregation is “a big happiness (in retire- Episcopal priests that They are available in part of my life, but it’s ment) because there has met monthly for a crisis, of course, but not the only action were other things that 10 years. try not to work during going on in my life,” nourished him.” Siler believes there those hours. Meiri said, noting she Support are two kinds of “There is a whole lot is heavily involved is crucial pastors. “Those who to why clergy burn out, in the tai kwon do Proctor said it’s think they can do it but I think that clergy community, with which essential for pastors solo, who feel like by and large do not say she has practiced for to develop inner they don’t really need ‘no’ well, so they fail to six years. and interpersonal anybody else, who feel establish and maintain Meiri is proactive resources that “give it’s up to them to do the boundaries they about seizing them an identity and all the work … those need for self-care and o p p o r t u n i t i e s a mission independent are the ones I see get health,” Wilcox said. for professional of their role as isolated and often Rabbi Batsheva development, “which pastor.” burn out -- or act out. Meiri, leader of crosses over to “Personal spiritual They’re vulnerable Congregation Beth personal development, practices, recreational when they get isolated, Ha Tephila, has and I come back with pursuits, diet and as any of us would For U.S. Representative (5th District) clearly established a lot to give to my own exercise programs be.” those boundaries for congregation.” and an intimate circle The other kind, he Emanuel Cleaver II herself. “It’s finding tricks of peers and friends said, are “those who For State Representative (23rd District) “I have made a like that about how to all serve to keep say I can’t do this work huge and intentional fill up the well so there pastors grounded and by myself; I need a John Joseph Rizzo commitment to having are always reserves, energized,” Proctor supportive community, For State Representative (23rd District) self-care be part of because the truth of said. even if it’s two or three my work; keeping the matter is you can “Pastors having people, or a coach I Randy D. Dunn myself grounded is run dry, and problems friends outside the call twice a month and For State Representative (26th District) part of being able begin when clergy church community is talk about my work, or to take care of and people try to give from crucial,” Buchanan a therapist.” Gail McCann Beatty execute my duties to an empty reservoir,” said, “and pastors For State Representative (27th District) the congregation,” she she said. “I think I re- also need other India Williams For County Executive - Jackson County Niles Home To Host First Annual 5K Run/Walk Sept. 6 Mike Sanders For County Legislature - 1st District At-Large Niles Home for Children (Niles Home) will 23rd street. Medals will be awarded to top fin- host its First Annual Niles 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 ishers in each age group and pre- and post-race Frank White A.M. on Saturday, Sept. 6. snacks will be provided. For County Legislature - 2nd District At-Large Proceeds from the 5K will benefit Niles Home, Sponsorship opportunities are available for serving the community’s high-risk children and the Niles 5K to help Niles Home provide mental Crystal Williams their families and restoring hope for trauma- health and educational services to underserved For County Legislature - 3rd District At-Large tized and abused children. In addition, the Niles Kansas City children. Sponsorship pledges 5K will attract new visitors to the Wendell Phil- can be made by contacting Latrina Collins at Tony Miller lips Neighborhood and 18th and Vine area. [email protected] or (816) 241-3448. For County Legislature - 2nd District Supported in part by the Neighborhood Tour- Registration for the Niles 5K is $25 and can be ist Development Fund, the Niles 5K will begin completed by visiting www.nileshomekc.org. Alfred B. Jordan and finish at Niles Home for Children, 1911 E. For County Legislature - 4th District Daniel T. 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Several Issues Continued from front page in the number of ballots cast posed for the 3rd District-at- State Auditor EDITORIALS for him in the Historic Freedom large; Scott Burnett is running Sean O’Toole is running un- wards. unopposed for the 1st District opposed. Editorial In 2010 Turk received 3,435 seat; and Dennis Waits is run- 5th Congressional Dis- votes in the Freedom wards ning unopposed for the 3rd trict during that year’s Primary. District Jackson County seat. Roy Welborn is running un- THE CALL’s Endorsements In the General election he Sherwood Smith and Frank opposed. received 5,070 votes. A differ- White are vying for the 1st Jackson County ence of 1,535 votes. District-at-large seat being va- Richard Charles Tolbert is Continued From Front Also in the November 2010, cated by Theresa Garza Ruiz running unopposed for County ers that more often than not, urban core residents are forced to go outside Primary 7,337 Democratic bal- who opted to run for Kansas Executive. lots were pulled compared to City Council. Cisse Spragins is running op- of their communities and neighborhoods for goods and services. That 1,176 Republican ballots in the Incumbent Crystal Williams posed for the 2nd District-at- favor is not returned. Freedom wards. faces a challenge from Shere large. Much of the proposed Linwood line runs through the 3rd Councilmanic But, in the November 2012 Alam for the 2nd District-at- Constitutional General election Democrats large seat. There are only two Constitu- District, an area of the city that needs to be energized with “outside the pulled 11,034 ballots and Re- Zachary L. Berkstresser, tional candidates that will be box’ thinking, new ideas, innovation and creativity for sustainability. publicans pulled 1,720 ballots Alfred B. Jordan and Sterling on the ballot. VOTE ‘YES’ ON QUESTION A in the Freedom wards. Brown are all vying for the 2nd State Auditor Voter turnout for the August District seat recently vacated Rodney Farthing is running 5, election is expected to be be- by Bishop James Tindall. unopposed CITY QUESTION 1 tween six and eight percent. Dan Tarwater is being chal- Jackson County City Question 1 seeks voter approval to renew the existing ¼ cent sales Voters will be asked whether lenged by Gary Amerine for the Richard W. McKie is running they want a Democratic, Re- 4th District seat on the Legisla- unopposed for the 3rd District. tax for the Kansas City, Mo., Fire department. It is not a new tax. Funds publican, Libertarian or Con- ture. Issues will be used for equipment and training. We are recommending a “YES” stitutional ballot. There are a number of candi- One of the most discussed is- vote. Democrat dates on the ballot for the Dem- sues that voters will decide on On the Democratic ballot ocratic County Committeemen the August 5, ballot is a Trans- STATE OF MISSOURI voters will decide the follow- and Committeewomen seats. portation Development Dis- CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ing seats: Voters will only be able to trict, which if passed, will give The state of Missouri is offering five Constitutional amendments on the 5th Congressional vote for candidates in their voters an opportunity to deter- District Wards. mine the amount of tax they August 5, ballot. Incumbent Rep. Emanuel Republican will pay during the November Cleaver II, faces four challeng- On the Republican ballot 4 election. Constitutional Amendment No. 7 ers for his 5th District Congres- voters will be able to decide The ultimate goal is to cre- sional seat. The challengers are the same seats: ate and pay for, with additional Vote “YES” Mark S. Memoly, Bob Gough, 5th Congressional federal funding, a street car The measure seeks an amendment to enact a ¾ cent temporary sales tax Eric Holmes and Charles Lind- District line that will travel along Inde- (10 years) that is expected to generate $480 million annually or $4.8 billion sey. Bill Lindsey, Berton Knox, pendence avenue. Gough has run for the 6th Michael Burris and Jacob Another line will travel down over the duration of the tax. The revenue can only be used for transporta- Congressional District as a Re- Turk. main street and a connecting tion purposes – repairs to state and local highways, roads, bridges, etc. publican. Memoly has also run This is Turk’s fourth run for line will travel from Linwood Several Kansas City area projects have been identified including some as a Republican in the past. the seat. He has lost three oth- and Main to Linwood and Pros- State Representatives er times. pect. funds for streetcar expansion and the Prospect avenue MAX bus line in Races State Auditor The August 5, vote is only addition to work on area highways, roads and bridges. Any increase in the In the 22nd District for the Tom Schweich is running un- to determine if voters want a gas tax is prohibited, according to language in the amendment and funds Missouri Legislature incum- opposed. TDD. It has nothing to do with bent Brandon Ellington faces Jackson County Races an actual tax. can only be used for transportation purposes. A “yes” vote will be benefi- a challenge from Daniel R. Ed- Brice Stewart is running un- The voters that will be vot- cial to Kansas City. wards. opposed for the County Execu- ing on this particular issue In the 27th District incum- tive. must reside within Jackson bent Bonnaye V. Mims faces a Weldon Wray Woodward county, Missouri from Missouri Constitutional Amendment No. 1 challenge from India Williams. is running unopposed for the River on the north, State Line (Right to Farm) District 19, Rep. John J. 1st District-at-large; Robert Road on the west, Interstate Vote “No” Rizzo; District 23, Rep. Randy A. Stringfield is running unop- 435 on the east (but including D. Dunn; District 24, Judy Mor- posed for the 2nd District-at- an area east of Interstate 435 Constitutional Amendment No. 5 gan; and District 26 Rep. Gail large; Raymond Wilson is run- to incorporate Kauffman and (Gun Rights) McCann Beatty are all running ning unopposed for the 3rd Arrowhead stadiums) and ap- Vote “No” unopposed. District seat. proximately 51st street on the Jackson County Races Incumbent Bob Spence is be- southwest and Gregory Boule- Constitutional Amendment No. 8 Jackson County Executive ing challenged by Theresa Gal- vard on the (“Veterans Lottery Ticket”) Mike Sanders is running unop- vin for the 6th District seat. No Recommendation posed for the County Execu- Libertarian tive seat. On the Libertarian ballot vot- Voter’s Choice Tony Miller is running unop- ers will decide on three seats . Constitutional Amendment No. 9 (Protection of data from cell phones and computers) Medicaid Continued from page 4 No recommendation Voter’s Choice care at a low cost. Yet despite law, we should consider that anniversary of Medicare and demonstrated need, despite poor families today also need Medicaid this week reminds us THE CANDIDATES dire health problems, despite health care, just as seniors did that an expansion of Medicaid We are endorsing the following candidates in the August 5, primary elec- the negative impact this denial in 1965, just as poor people did everywhere could help Ameri- of Medicaid is having on both in 1965. ca be a better, healthier nation. tion individual families and many Medicare and Medicaid were I call on the GOP to keep U.S. Representative, 5th District existing hospitals, the fear of two of the greatest accomplish- hope alive for all their constitu- (Democrat) reprisals from Tea Party voters ments of President Johnson’s ents, even their less affluent has made GOP governors afraid Great Society. If Republican constituents, and their minor- Emanuel Cleaver II to help their own citizens. governors would set aside their ity constituents. I call on them So they block Medicaid ex- partisan hostility toward Presi- to stop blocking access to Med- State Representative pansion to their own people, dent Obama and the Afford- icaid. It’s time to do the right even though the federal gov- able Care Act, they could ease thing, and end their partisan District 22 – BRANDON ELLINGTON, Democrat ernment will pay almost all the the worries of millions of their obstruction. District 23 – Randy D. Dunn, Democrat (no opposition) costs, and even though there is constituents,pg. and3 make their District 26 – Gail McCann Beatty, Democrat (no opposition) demonstrated need. This is just lives both healthier and more pg. 11 wrong. secure. District 27 – BONNAYE V. MIMS, Democrat In 22 states, many of them It’s the right thing to do. It’s among our nation’s poorest the moral thing to do. The 49th County Executive – Jackson County states, Republican governors WWW.KCCALL.COM and state legislatures are refus- Kansas City (Democrat) ing to expand Medicaid. Almost Mike Sanders half of those refusals come County Legislature, 1st District At-Large from the states that made up (Democrat) the old Confederacy (10 out of 11, with only Arkansas, headed THE CALL Southwest’s Leading Weekly Est. 1919 There are two good men running for this seat -- Sherwood Smith, a leader by a Democratic governor, at- in the Firefighters Union and Democratic party stalwart for many years tempting to find an alternative VOL. 88 NO. 44 KANSAS CITY, MO. WEEK OF MAY 30-JUNE 5, 2008 60 CENTS solution to expansion). Wis- and Frank White, former All Star member and champion of the Kansas consin and Maine and Alaska, DONNA F. STEWART City Royals and a hometown hero. along with another nine states Smith has worked for years, mostly behind the scenes, in the Democratic across the Midwest and in the President and Publisher Upper Rockies, are also refus- party and has raised funds for many of the party’s candidates. He is well ing to expand Medicaid — al- versed on the issues. White is extremely popular and could win this race most all of them headed by Re- PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY on name recognition alone but is a novice to politics and the process. publican governors. This is just ESTABLISHED 1919 wrong. Their constituents need C.A. FRANKLIN, 1715-17 East Eighteenth Street The winner in this race will have a Republican challenger in the fall. access to health care, too. Founder Kansas City, Mo. 64108 We will not be making a recommendation in this race. (816) 842-3804 VOTER’S CHOICE As we mark the 49th anniver- Toll Free Number sary of the signing of Medicare (877) 475-6422 and Medicaid programs into County Legislature, 2nd District Web Address: www.kccall.com Contents ©Kansas City Call Co., (Democrat) Inc.
The winner will replace Bishop James Tindall on the legislature. There is LUCILE H. BLUFORD, no Republican challenger in the fall election. Publisher Democratic candidates are Zachery L. Berkstresser, Alfred B. Jordan and In Memoriam Sterling L. Brown. Bishop Tindall, during his stints on the legislature, was able to build www.kccall. THE CALL’S PLATFORM coalitions and was a champion for minority interests in Jackson County. It THE CALL believes that America can best will be a challenge for any first term legislator to be as effective as Tindall. com lead the world away from racial and national NO RECOMMENDATION VOTER’S CHOICE antagonism when it accords to every man, County Legislature, 1st District regardless of race, color or creed, his human (Democrat) and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no Scott Burnett man, THE CALL strives to help every man County Legislature, 4th District in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as Daniel T. Tarwater III anyone is held back.
Continued on page 4 Entertainment THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 11 UniverSoul Circus Is In Town
UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS IS IN TOWN . . . Performers representing the Universoul Circus participated in a parade Tuesday, July 29. The parade on Prospect Ave. from 39th street to the Lin- wood Shopping center, culminated in a rally against violence. From left to right, are, “Zeke,” who has been with the circus for over 20 years; “Onion Head The Clown” and circus perform- ers. The circus is in town on the grounds of Kemper Arena. -- CALL photos by Rex Purefoy The deadline for news is THE CALL: 100 Percent Black Owned And 94 Years Of Continuous Service Southtown Pavillion - 8625 Troost, KCMO Tuesday at 3 p.m. Presents: First Annual Blues Show Saturday, August 2, 2014 ~ 8:00 P.M. Tribute To: Johnnie Taylor and Floyd Taylor
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Thousands of Miles of Roads Amendment 7 Prioritizes Amendment 7 will Hold Mo- and Highways and Hundreds Projects and Prevents DOT Accountable and Ensure of Bridges Need Repairs Now Other Taxes Funds are Properly Spent
Repairing or replacing hundreds Priority will be given to repairing Citizens and local communities of old, unsafe bridges the most unsafe roads and will work with MoDOT to develop bridges the list of projects to be undertaken Adding safety measures such as broader shoulders, rumble strips Groceries, prescription drugs, MoDOT will be held accountable and guard cables on highways rent and utilities will be exempt for how it spends its money with from this sales tax increase the toughest accountability Increasing access to OATS measures imposed on MoDOT transportation and other Increases in the gas tax will be in state history transportation services for seniors prohibited and disabled Missourians By law, MoDOT will be required Amendment 7 will sunset in to complete every project that is Improving bus service and other 10 years, and only voters can promised public transit reauthorize for another 10 years
MOTR_KC_ad_FP_FD-outlined.indd 1 7/20/14 2:03 PM KCK News THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 13 It’s The PRIMARY Election. We Must VOTE. Kansas City, Kansas By Senator David Haley Why should I vote? Kansas City Democrat, 4th District, Kansas Besides all of the OBVIOUS reasons, you should know there are some very interesting races on both Party ballots Newspaper readers are more prone than others to vote this year. EACH time, EVERY time an Election and the resulting oppor- The Democratic Party ballot has: THE CALL tunity to be heard (and there is represented) presents itself. •Two nominees for United States Senator. The contenders Southwest’s Leading Weekly Est. 1919 That’s a good thing! Thank are Chad Taylor and Patrick Wiesner. you. But, since this Primary •Two nominees for United States Representative. The con- THE CALL SECOND SECTION Election is SO crucial, I tenders are Kelly Kultala and Reginald (Reggie) Marselus. wanted to ask Kansas read- •Three nominees for District Court Judge, Division 11. The 2730 North 13th Street 66104 (913) 371-5400 ers to bring a family mem- three candidates are Timothy L. Dupree, Courtney Mikesic, ber or neighbor or friend to and James T. Yoakum. the polls with you,too. Many precincts will also be electing precinct committee- Many election related men and precinct committeewomen. The Primary is the only Wyandotte County Offers standards are gauged by opportunity for party voters to elect their party precinct com- the strengths/weaknesses mittee. New Voting Options exhibited in THIS Primary The Republican Party ballot has: election turn-out. Why •Four nominees for United States Senator. The nomi- ONLY vote for U.S. Presi- nees are Pat Roberts, D.J. Smith, Milton Wolf, and Alvin E. Wyandotte County event with voting. We by mail. dent every FOUR years?! Zahnter. voters now have more also hope this new vot- (2) vote in advance Advance voting (by mail •Two sets of nominees for Governor/Lieutenant Governor. ways to vote than ever ing venue will help to at the Election Office. or at the Elections Office- The nominees are Sam Brownback/Jeff Colyer and Jennifer before. increase overall voter (3) vote at their 8th/State or the Satellite Of- Winn/Robin R. Lais. Wyandotte County turnout,” said Elec- polling place on Elec- fice-!-435/K10) has BEGUN. •Two nominees for Secretary of State. The nominees are Elections Commis- tions Commissioner tion Day. It is estimated that one- Kris Kobach and Scott Morgan. sioner Bruce Newby Bruce Newby. Here are some of third ballots will be cast in •Five nominees for Commissioner of Insurance. The can- is this week opening a “As we gain expe- the details: senator david haley Advance. Is yours? didates are Beverly Gossage, David J. Powell, Ken Selzer, new satellite location rience and success Early voting at the Clark Shultz, and John M. Toplikar. for advance voting at with this initiative, we satellite location at Below is a brief primer, which is presented neutrally and •Many precincts will also be electing precinct committee- Kansas Speedway. The hope to expand voting Kansas Speedway without endorsement of any candidate or even political party men and precinct committeewomen. The Primary is the only advance voting site is opportunities in other Hours: Saturday: 9 by me, that I would personally appreciate your, the READER, opportunity for party voters to elect their party precinct com- located at 110th Street parts of our county if a.m. to 3 p.m. sharing with our only occasionally voting family member or mittee. and I-70 (Exit 410) just we can find suitable Monday through neighbor or friend. Please? For more voting information, including complete candi- south of the Kansas facilities and adequate Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 What is a Primary Election? date lists for both parties and all races,visit www.wycovotes. Speedway. The new funding,” Newby said. p.m. The Primary election is THIS Tuesday, Aug. 5. This elec- org, www.wycokck.org/election,or call (913) 573-8500. location makes voting Meanwhile, voters Continues to Sat- tion is held for the Democratic Party and the Republican Par- available to registered also have three other urday, Aug. 2, Kansas ty. It is the opportunity for members of each party to choose Thank you again. voters on both Satur- ways cast their bal- Speedway at I-70 and their candidates who will advance to the General Election, days before Election lots. 110th Street (Exit November 4. Your Senator, Day and the entire (1) vote in advance 410). As a Party election, the political parties set the rules for David Haley week prior to Election who is eligible to vote their Party ballot. (D-District 4, Kansas) Day. Ministering To The Mutitude, Voters affiliated with the Democratic Party vote a Demo- “Because of the Through the Message & Methods Of Our Master cratic Party ballot. ease of access to this Voters affiliated with the Republican Party vote a Republi- location, we also hope Roswell can Party ballot. THE CALL: 100 Percent to serve many county 913-621-0435 Voters who are not affiliated with either Party must affiliate voters who can com- Church of Christ to be eligible to vote a Party ballot. Black Owned And 94 Years bine a shopping trip Sunday Worship Services to the Legends or at- Voters who are affiliated with the Libertarian Party are not Of Continuous Service *8:00 am – 10:45 am – 6:00 pm eligible to vote in either Party election. Libertarian Party can- tendance at a sports didates have been selected by caucus. Libertarian Party vot- Wednesday Bible Study ers may be eligible to vote in a non-partisan special election, Exciting Classes for All Ages such as the sales tax election in the City of Edwardsville. 6:30 pm AUGUST 5TH VOTE * No 8:00 am service on 1st Sunday of each month Mark Gaines Minister 2900 Roswell Avenue, Kansas City, KS Lindesay Tree Free Estimates 913-621-0435 Vote Pruning-Trimming & Removing. COURTNEY Spraying Trees & Shrubs Tuesday Mowing Residential & Commercial August 5 913-634-2406 MIKESIC Afternoon Serving Metropolitan Area, Kansas & Missouri JUDGE Musical VOTE TIMOTHY DEMOCRAT Featuring DUPREE FOR JUDGE PAID FOR BY TREASURER JEFF STOPPEL Brother Reggie Watkins AUG. 5TH And Other Outstanding Musicians “I’m A Dotte Day” of Greater Kansas City at At Power Play Family Entertainment Center 13110 W. 62nd Terrace Shawnee, Ks. 66216 Young Memorial Church Friday, August 1, 2014 5-9 P.M. Of God In Christ For more details call: 2401 N. 9th Street Kansas City, Kansas Veronica (913) 620-6374 or Dawn (913) 268-4Fun(4386) “Just Say I’m A Dotte” for a Special Prize and a Sunday, August 3, 2014 Discounted Card that includes: 3:30 P.M. *4 Major Attractions, Go-Carts, Laser Tag, Dupree Family Bumper Cars, Carnival Rides and more. Juanda Y. Henderson, Sponsor Elder Samuel M. Young, Pastor Please choose the most Experienced, Dedi- Cost $25.00 cated and Qualified candidate. Vote Timothy L. Dupree for District Court Judge on Aug. 5, 2014. My family and Deadline I would greatly appreciate it. Paid for by Treasurer Tamara Dupree KCK Call WE ENDORSE TIMOTHY DUPREE Office FOR JUDGE/VOTE AUG. 5 Tuesdays 12:00 Noon Classes start soon!
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Ave. The event will include: workshop sessions, Henry M. Louis Center Hosts International Visitors Anointed Praise and Worship, and A Powerful K.C.K. Churches Word of God. Kansas City, Kas., Community college’s Henry Classes for teens ages 12-17 and girls ages M. Louis Center for Global Transitional Justice, 3-11, will be held. along with Gene and Karen Hernandez, recently hosted three international visitors sponsored by Annual Weight Program the State department. St. Paul A.M.E. This is the first time that the Henry M. Louis The Greater Jerusalem Baptist church, 1610 Church Anniversary center has teamed up with the Hernandez fam- N. 10th street, will host its 42nd Annual Weight ily, which hosts this event regularly. During the program, Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. hospitality visit, Dr. Ewa Unoke, Director of the The special guest is Rev. Earnest Greenlee, The St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal church, 3074 N. 33rd street, will celebrate its Henry M. Louis Center, moderated a friendly pastor, the Mt. Tabor Baptist church discussion to share information on the visitors’ The event is sponsored by the Deacon Board. 132nd church anniversary August 3. The morning speaker will be Rev. Willie Mor- countries. Emmett Carter, chairperson; Edward Bell, co- Jean Carlo Huaroc Portocarrero from Peru, ris. CENTER HOSTS INTERNATIONAL VISITORS chairperson. Ed Burton, secretary. a social justice advocate and lawyer, discussed The 3 p.m. speaker will be Rev. Shirley Heer- . . . Kansas City, Kas., Community college’s Rev. A. J. Foster, pastor the issues of democracy and transitional justice mance of the St. Mark A.M.E. church of Topeka, Henry M. Louis Center for Global Transition- in Peru. After two decades of armed conflict in Kas. al Justice, along with Gene and Karen Her- the country, it is beginning to consolidate its Rev. Samuel Q. Kyser, pastor. nandez, recently hosted three international democratic experiment. After revisiting its past, Wallace Downs Patricia Hussey and Melva Crum-Sanders, visitors sponsored by the State department. Peru established a truth commission, national chairpersons Shown from left to right, top row, Jean Carlo Scholarship And Youth reparations plan and the trial of the former pres- Huaroc Portocarrero, Ewa Unoke, Melanie ident, Alberto Fujimori. The most critical issue Day Celebration Chiponda, Vikki Ham, Karen Hernandez, Young Memorial now concerns the slow implementation of the Fallon Reynolds, Jenna Reynolds and Derek reparation plans to victims, such as health care, The Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist church, Afternoon Musical Hernandez. On the bottom row, are Tomomi education and monetary compensation of the 9301 Parallel Parkway, will host its Wallace L. Nishi, Joseph Hernandez, Bella Hernandez victims. Downs Scholarship and Youth Day celebration, The Young Memorial C.O.G.I.C., 2401 N. 9th and Isaac Hernandez. Melanie Chiponda from Zimbabwe, has led Sunday, Aug. 4. street, is hosting an Afternoon Musical featuring several peace protests to demand the rights of The 9:50 a.m. morning worship special guest Reggie Watkins and other outstanding musicians rural women under the Constitution of Zimba- the displaced rural citizens. is Rev. Brian Cash, senior at America Baptist of greater Kansas City on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3:30 bwe. She mobilized her fellow women activists Dr. Unoke said the three visitors had great college, Nashville, Tenn. p.m. to seek compensation when the Robert Mugabe- learning experiences in the United States since Music will be furnished by the Oak Ridge Le- Juanda Y. Henderson is sponsor. led government evicted the rural women from they began their journey from Washington D.C. viticus Male Chorus. Samuel M. Young is pastor. He said they travelled to many other states in ad- Rev. Dr. Ricky D. Turner, senior pastor their land. When the government continued to arrest rural people for poaching on fish in the dition to Kansas including Texas and Missouri. riverine area, Melanie organized the rural wom- The trip was organized by the Kansas City Inter- Women’s Ministry Event Attend Church Of en to register and to obtain fishing permits for national Visitors Council. For more information the rural people. Through her campaigns, the contact Ewa Unoke at [email protected] or by calling (913) 288-7119. The Sarah’s Daughters Women’s Ministries Your Choice Sunday government has built new homes and relocated International will present Peace in the Midst of Your Storm, Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 New Seasons Christian Church Pentecostal Powerhouse C.O.G.I.C noon, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota “To everything there is a Season..” Ecclesiastes 3:1 2120 Minnesota Ave. K.C. KS. 66102 1907 N. 3rd Street, Kansas City, Ks. 66101 913.281.0498 Ph:913.321.2038 Website: newseasonscc.org Bible Temple Order of Service Service Times Prayer...... 8:00 A.M. Sunday School...... 9:00 A.M. Baptist Church Morning Prayer………………….…….….Sundays 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship...... 10:00 A.M. 2804 Hiawatha Worship Services…………….……...... Sundays at 10:00 A.M. Prayer, M-W-F...... 6:00 P.M. Kansas City, KS 66104 Spiritual Growth Classes…...... …..Sundays at 11:45 A.M. *For all ages Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:00 P.M. Pastor Donald R. Moore, Jr. Phone: 913-342-5845 Rev. Timothy L. Jones, Pastor Midweek Bible Study……...…...... Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. All Are Invited First Lady Nikta Moore Rev. Bobby Young, Pastor First Lady, Lynette Jones “The Church Where the Glory of God is Revealed and God is on Display!” Sunday, August 3, 2014 Sunday School. ������������������������������������������ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ��������������������������������������� 11:00 a.m. First Baptist Church of Quindaro 3030 Farrow Kansas City, KS Greater Jerusalem Mt. Calvary Wednesday Bible Study ����������������������������6:00 p.m. 913-621-4510 Wednesday Prayer Meeting ����������������������7:00 p.m. Rev. Lemuel E. Wynn Pastor Baptist Church Baptist Church All Are Invited 1610 N. 10th Street Kansas City, Kansas 1401 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kas. Sunday, August 3, 2014 Sunday, August 3, 2014 Sunday School ��������������������������������������� 9:30 a.m. Will Hold Its “The Church Where Christ Reigns” Morning Worship ��������������������������������� 11:00 a.m. Metropolitan Baptist Temple Tuesday Order of Service 9th & Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Kas. Youth Ministries �������������������������������������6:00 p.m. 42nd Annual 9:30 a.m...... Sunday School Wednesday Mrs. Willie M. Scott, Supt. Dr. R.L. Baynham, Male Chorus Bible Study ���������������������������������������������6:45 p.m. Weight Program 11:00 a.m...... Morning Worship Sunday, August 3, 2014 Prayer ��������������������������������������11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sermon - Pastor All are Welcome Sunday, August 3, 2014 ~ 3:00 P.M. Music - Adult Choir 7:30 a.m. ���������������������������������������������Early Morning Service The Lord's Supper Wednesday 9:30 a.m. �������������������������������������������������������� Sunday School olivet institutional baptist church Special Guest: 6:15 p.m...... Bible Study 10:45 a.m. ��������������������������������������������������Morning Worship 2013 N. 7th St. Kansas City, Kansas 7:30 p.m...... Prayer Meeting; Mission Society Meeting Rev. S.A. Wakes, Pastor Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Sermon–Pastor Baynham Sunday, August 3, 2014 Rev. Earnest Greenlee, Pastor Music - Mass Choir New Light Missionary Sunday Church School ��������������������������������������������������������� 9:30 a.m. Organist - Min. Diane Elliott Dorothy Garrett Reed, Supt. Sponsored By the Deacon Board Morning Worship �������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 a.m. Baptist Church 7:00 p.m. Wednesday...... Prayer Meeting 228 Springdale Bonner Springs, Kansas Sermon - Pastor Wakes All Are Welcome PUBLIC CORDIALLY INVITED The Lord’s Supper Sunday, August 3, 2014 Prayer Meeting ������������������������������������������������������������������Noon Tues. Deacon Emmett Carter, Chairperson Choir Rehearsal ��������������������������������������������������������������7 p.m. Thurs. Deacon Edward Bell, Co-Chairperson Order of Service Usher Meeting �����������������������������������������������������4th Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Rev. Lonnell Harris Deacon Ed Burton, Secretary Pastor MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 p.m. Wed. Sunday School ������������������������������������������� 9:45 a.m. 417 Richmond Kansas City, Kansas All Are Welcome Rev. A.J. Foster, Pastor “A Bible Teaching, Bible Preaching and Bible Believing Morning Worship ������������������������������������ 11:00 a.m. Congregation” Message – Pastor REV. C.L. BACHUS, PASTOR Music –Senior Choir Sunday, August 3, 2014 9:30 a.m. �������������������������������������������������������������Sunday School P.O. Box 12465 ~ Kansas City, KS 66112-0465 ~ (913) 621-2525, ext. 310 ~ Email: [email protected] Wednesday—Payer Meeting-7:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. ������������������������������������������������������ Morning Worship Website: www.mtcarmelcogic.org/sarah.htm Wednesday—Bible Study-8:00 p.m. Se r m o n –Pa s t o r Ba c h u s 6:30 p.m. �������������������������������������Baptism; The Lord's Supper Mission-Every 2nd & 4th Saturday- 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAYs 6:45 p.m. ������������������������������������������������������������Red Circle Girls 6:45 p.m. ��������������������������������������� Prayer Meeting/Bible Class 8:00 p.m. �������������������������������������������������������������������������Matrons Oak Ridge Thursdays...... 7:45 p.m. ������������Teachers’ Meeting Saturdays...... 12:00 p.m. �����Youth Choir Rehearsal Missionary Baptist Let us rejoice and give praise to all the wonders of this day. Church 9301 Parallel Parkway Kansas City, Ks. 66112 St. Paul African Methodist 913-788-5657 Episcopal Church www.ormbc.org 3074 N. 33rd Street Please Join us for our Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Wallace L. Downs Scholarship Old Members – New Members Isaiah 26:3 and Youth Day Celebration You are invited to help celebrate St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Sunday, August 3, 2014 Theme: “Quest For Knowledge” Proverbs 1:5 8:30 A.M……………Communion & Baptism Church Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101 9:50 A.M Morning Worship Our Special Guest: Anniversary ______August 3, 2014 The Event Will Include: FREE
132 Years Admission 1882 – 2014 Theme: “Looking Back But Moving For- ward” Philippians 3:14 Classes for Teens ages 13-17 10:00 A.M. Morning Speaker: Classes for Teens ages 12-17 & Girls ages 3-12 Rev. Willie Morris & Girls ages 3-11 FREE FREE 3:00 P.M. Evening Speaker: School Supplies School Supplies Rev. Brian Cash Rev. Shirley Heermance Senior at America Baptist College, St. Mark AME Church, Topeka, Ks. Nashville, Tennessee Dinner will be served following morning service Music will be furnished by our Oak Ridge Leviticus Male Chorus All Are Welcome Patricia Hussey and Melva Crum-Sanders - Chairpersons The Public Is Invited Rev. Samuel Q. Kyser, Pastor Rev. Dr. Ricky D. Turner, Senior Pastor In-Memoriams & Obituaries THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 15 recently departed her daughter, Patricia IN MEMORY OF HAPPY BIRTHDAY lifelong friend, Gloria Grace (David) Simp- AINNA Jean Jackson. son, of Kansas City, Cards of Thanks & In Memoriams Our strong princi- Mo.; brother, Donald pled matriarch, Daisy Bruce (Barbara) Den- leaves to cherish her nis, of Kansas City, An “In Memoriam” is a simple, effective, dignified way of informing friends memories, her daugh- Mo.; grandchildren, ter, Karen Elizabeth Bonnie Denise (Jack) and associates that certain days are ones of special and deep meaning to you. Holloway Anderson; Mercer, of Baltimore, granddaughters, Dean- Md., Walter Andrew Henderson; sisters-in- na Machaun Kirk- Kirby, of Clarksville, Precious Happy Birthday Happy Birthday law, Mary Anderson, land, Kristina Genean Tenn., Lindsay Ranelle Marjorie Thomas; and Memories Brother - In - Law Kirkland, Katherine Harris and Ashlee one brother-in-law, Amanda Lauren (Kala) Danielle Harris, of Eddie Thomas; with a Anderson; grandson, Kansas City, Mo., great host of family, friends Aaron Julian Arnold grandchildren, Wal- and church family (Katrina) and Army ter, of San Francisco, members. Staff Sgt. Curtis Lynn Cal., Brittany, of Los Services were held Kirkland; great grand- Angeles, Cal., Bri- on Thursday, July 31, sons, Noah James Ar- anna, of Clarksville, DONALD FENTON at Watkins Heritage Sunrise: nold, Pierce Brandon Tenn., Jaimie, of Nash- Angel chapel, 4000 Emanuel April 27, 1973 Johnson, Malone Lynn ville, Tenn., Jacob, of Rochelle Cleaver Blvd., Kansas Sunset: Johnson, and Bryson Baltimore, Md., and Seward City, Mo. July 22, 2013 Jay Williams; great Teon, of Kansas City, On Earth: Interment, Leaven- granddaughters, Alex- Mo.; sister-in-law, July 30, 1985 worth National cem- Donald, it’s hard to iana Jabre Kirkland, Lena Berry, of Kansas In Heaven: etery. believe a year has Tylaniece Myshea City, Mo.; also a very January 2, 2009 Friends may call c o m e a n d g o n e . Kirkland and Chloe special niece just like Words can’t express Watkins Heritage cha- It’s been 5 years since Celeste Arnold; her a daughter, Jennita the sorrow felt by theophis pel for additional in- you went away. Just beloved first cousins, Dennis Price, of Kan- your passing. Your Lenore Black formation. know in our memo- Hezekiah “Big Victor Eugene Mildred Tittle Wilson, sas City, Mo.; and a family loves and miss- Sunrise: ries you will always Tree” Bunn Tayor, sr. Anna Marie Adams special son just like a es you greatly. We will August 2, 1920 stay. Today we wish Sunrise: August 1, 1955 Gresham, and Evelyn son, Robert Wiggins, hold the memories of Sunset: you a Happy 29th February 18, 1924 July 12, 2011 Adams Stevenson; of Kansas City, Mo.; your laughter and April 15, 2014 Birthday. Sunset: lifelong friend, Marion and a host of nieces, smile close to our March 3, 1954 We miss you. Lee Ewing Brown; and nephews, cousins and hearts. To the many We miss you never Love always, a host of nieces, neph- friends. friends, KC Water forget you always Mommy Gone but not forgot- The Fondren Family ews and cousins. Services will be held Dept., and Masonic Your family & friends Dad ten. We miss and love Services were held on Saturday, Aug. 2, brothers your prayers Andrea-Twin you. on July 7, 2014, at the 2014, at 11 a.m., at the and support through Happy Birthday Granny St. Mathew A.M.E. St. Stephen Baptist the year is sincerely Cameryhn Carl “Little Tree” Zion church, Kansas church, 1414 Truman appreciated. Niece Aretha Cynnae Bunn City, Mo. Rd. Ace Martha Bunn Grayson Love Your Interment. Forest Interment, Mt. Mo- Asia Family Forever In Our Hill cemetery, Kansas riah cemetery. Brandon Grateful Hearts City, Mo. Visitation will be Service were en- held from 9 a.m. un- Appreciation Heritage trusted to Watkins til service time at the Precious DAISY HOLLOWAY Heritage chapel, 4000 church. Memories Chapel Daisy Elizabeth Hol- Emanuel Cleaver II Friends may call loway died on Wednes- Blvd., Kansas City, Watkins Heritage Mo. chapel for additional 4000 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. day, June 25, 2014. information (816) 861- Kansas City, Mo She was born on 3030. (816) 861-3030 August 14, 1926, to Mercedes Adams and Cedric Cecil Johnson Sr. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas Happy Birthday City, Mo. She attended Daddy the Kansas City, Mo., Public schools and We Miss You graduated from Lin- Malinda Bunn coln High school. Sunrise: She was raised in Mary Vanoy the area known as Dea. Winston March 31, 1905 “Roundtop” (28th and Prather Sunset: The family of Mary Mersington) where Sunrise: October 1962 E. Vanoy would like a lifelong relation- May 17, 1923 to express the grati- Not a day goes by ship was formed with Sunset: tude for all acts of GRACE ADAMS that we don’t think of other families, as well August 1, 2000 love and kindness COLLINS you. You will always as with families in the during our time of Grace Mercedes E.V. COOPER be a part of us. Leeds’s District. This is the day that LILLIAN Dennis Adams-Collins E.V. Cooper (Bud- mourning. The food, She married Rich- the Lord has made ANDERSON died on July 27, 2014. dy) of Kansas City, cards, flowers, calls Love, ard C. Holloway who and we will rejoice Lillian Anderson, 76, She was the only Mo., was born on Oc- and visits will stay in Carl “Little Tree” preceded her in death. and give God all the our hearts forever. died on July 20, 2014. daughter out of nine tober 12, 1927, in Ar- Bunn She was a devoted glory and praise for She was born on children born to Leroy cadia, La., to Hester Martha Bunn Grayson mother to her daugh- giving me such a won- Love, November 15, 1937, to Victor Dennis and Jen- L. Robinson and Pell d e r f u l h u s b a n d , ters, Jennifer Louise Family the union of Willie and nie O’Bannon Dennis Cooper. He was the friend, father and and Karen Elizabeth. Carrie (Knight) Hen- on February 13, 1919, second child out of grandfather for our Richard C. She was employed Happy Birthday derson in Inverness, in Kansas City, Mo. seven children born to children, grandchil- Hunter Happy Birthday at Wolferman’s as a Miss. She attended At- this union. dren and great-grand- August 1, waitress, and with Proudly, to this tucks and W. W. Yates Cooper accepted children. We miss you 1913-2004 General Services Ad- union Lillian was eight elementary schools Christ at an early age and love you so much, ministration at the US of 10 children and was and was a graduate of and was a member of until then. Marian Federal Building and preceded in death Lincoln High school in the Hominy Baptist Delores with the U.S. Federal by her parents; four 1937, the first class out church in Arcadia, La. Wife, Bertha and Connie Courthouse. She re- brothers, Rev. Arthur of the new building at He relocated to Kan- Family Dickie tired in 1986. Henderson, Rev. Willie 21st and Woodland. sas City in 1952, where Johnny A devoted lifelong Henderson, Rev. Ear- She was married he worked at O’Malley Sharon member of the St. nest Henderson and to Walter Kirby Jr., Construction Compa- Harriett Mathew A.M.E. Zion Happy Cornelius Henderson; and they had one son. ny for 55 years before Gloria church, she gave un- two sisters, Burnette This marriage ended retiring. Birthday Cynthia selfishly of her time, Wright and Bernice in divorce after eight He died on July 28, Linda resources and talent. Wilson. years. 2014. Gregory She served as Sunday Mrs. Anderson con- She later married Both his parents Graig & Andra School superinten- fessed Jesus Christ as General Adams and and his older brother, Gina dent, Sunday School her personal Savior at spent 33 years togeth- James Cooper, his Cathy teacher, Steward, an early age. She was er before his death in brother, Authur Coo- Arah L. Byers Robert Blanton Class Leader, Usher, baptized under the 1986. per, and his youngest August 4, 1990 JR. Life Member of the leadership of the late They had one daugh- sister, Dorothy Coo- Happy Birthday September 26, 2013 Sunrise: Women’s Home and Rev. O.S. Jones, where ter together. She later per preceded him in July 22, 1927 Overseas Missionary she became a faithful married Joseph A. death. Happy Birthday Sunset: Society and actively member of the Mount Collins and they spent He leaves to cherish Pooh! September 30, 2013 participated in all min- Vernon Missionary eight years together his beautiful memories istries of the church. Baptist church, lo- until his death. to his brothers, John The past 10 months Earth has no sorrow, Mrs. Holloway was that heaven can not cated on 10th and Mrs. Collins was a C. Cooper of Houston, has been hard on the a descendent of Mary heal. Although you’re Park. Later, she joined member of the St. Ste- Texas, Wilson Cooper family missing you Stewart (her maternal no longer here on membership with phen Baptist church of Arcadia, La., and from our human pres- grandmother) who earth, we know you the New Mount Zion having been baptized sister, Martha Young ence. You continue to was one of the three are resting safe in the Baptist church under by the late Pastor R. J. of Houston, Texas; his live on in our hearts. who founded and Geraldine arms of Jesus. You’ll the leadership of her Jordan in 1943. children, Selene Co- Garrett Because of the Lord established the St. forever be in our late brother, Rev. Wil- She became a mem- field of Kansas City, Sunrise: we are getting stron- Mathew A.M.E. Zion hearts. We love you! lie Henderson. Also, ber of the Senior Choir, Mo., Patricia King of August 1, 1939 ger each day. church in 1912. until her health began and Eunice Circle Desoto, Texas, Evan Sunset: Mrs. Holloway is Your wife Helen, to fail, she served as a when it was organized, Williams of Kansas June 21, 2006 Much Love, preceded in death by The Blanton, Madry evangelist. the Welfare Dept. City, Mo., and Lottie “Auntie” Lanny & her father, Cedric Ce- Uncle Herb And Williams Family She leaves to cher- which later became Johnson of Phoenix, To the prettiest rose cil Johnson Sr.; moth- ish her beautiful Citi-care, the training Ariz. (and their moth- in the bouquet, the Lynn Sharon er, Mercedes Adams memories to her lov- union having served er, Lydell Upshaw); yellow one whom we Foote Cason Johnson; sisters, Lau- ing husband, John as secretary for sev- daughter, Jackie Mc- miss everyday. You’ve Sunrise: retta Cecelia Johnson Put Your Anderson; also to eral years for Depart- Donald of Ruston, La. always stood out August 5, 1949 treasure her memory Parks and Dorothy from the rest as a ment three and served (her mother preceded Sunset: In-Memoriam are sisters, Evangelist Mae Johnson Henry; wife, mother and as assistant secretary in death - Ethel Mae July 24, 2012 Mary Lee Robinson brother, Cedric Cecil grandmother. You and of the church and the Harris); sons, David (Rev. Larry R.) and Johnson Jr.; daughter, simply were the best. Happy Birthday Women’s Bible Class, Cooper, Samuel Coo- Obituary Photos Gertrude Stringer; one Jennifer Louise Hol- Happy birthday to our to you, chairperson of the per, Anthony Cooper brother, Rev. Joseph loway Arnold; and Yellow Rose from Happy Birthday In Color. home visitation for the of Kansas City, Mo., Texas. We miss you to you, sick and shut-in. (and their mother, e v e r y d a y b u t w e Happy Birthday She was also a Leola Cooper), Larry k n o w G o d h a s Dear Lynn, Contact: Cremation member of the Lincoln Cooper of Haywood, blessed us. Happy Birthday Class of ’37 club. Cal., Benny Ray Coo- Barbara Way $700 to you! Mount Wheeler Funeral Services She will be forever per of Pacifica, Cal. Your Blooming 816-888-8362 missed by her son, (and their mother pre- Rosebuds Lee and Family 816-252-1455 Walter Leroy Kirby; ceded in death, Gladys THE CALL Obituaries 16 WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 Jackson); a host of was to Kansas native, of Kansas City, Mo.; parents were mem- ued employee, choir ers, Charles Garner, law. grandchildren, great Alice Marie Rush. one aunt, Alice Wash- bers. She was also a member, friend and Rashood Garner, Mar- He received his grandchildren, and Later he married Julia ington of Kansas City, member of the Walnut mentor for 35 years quetta Garner, Shar- schooling in Kansas great-great grandchil- Halcrombe DeBuyzer Mo.; eight grandchil- Grove Neighborhood until retiring in 2009. nae Garner, Barbara City, Mo., and gradu- dren, nieces, nephews, who gave birth to his dren, 21 great grand- Association. She leaves to cher- Garner, Keisha Gar- ated from Paseo High extended family and first children, Rhonda children; and a host She will be sorely ish her memory two ner, Kiosha Garner, school in 1969. friends. and Pamela, all who of nephews, nieces, missed by a host of daughters, Dametrius Quasim Garner, Ka- Myles Jr., confessed Services for Cooper live in Denver, Colo. cousins, family and relatives, extended Turner of Raytown, likah Garner and Ryan to Christ at an early will be held on Friday, Shirley Dean gave friends. family and friends. Mo., and Cynthia Boles; a host of great age and was baptized Aug. 1, 2014, at 11 birth to his son, Clar- Funeral services She leaves memo- Turner of Kansas City, grandchildren, other at the Friendship Bap- a.m., at Watkins Heri- ence Wayne. Though were Monday, July 28, ries of her warm and Mo.; one son, Marshall relatives and friends tist church under the tage chapel, they never married, at Duane E. Harvey everlasting love to her Turner Jr., of Kansas all of whom loved her pastorate of the late Interment, Mt. Mo- Jewell Perry gave Funeral Directors. only daughter, Camilla City, Mo.; three broth- dearly. Dr. I. H. Henderson in riah cemetery. birth to his other son, Interment, Forest Walker; granddaugh- ers, Charles Helton Funeral services Kansas City, Mo. In Visitation will begin Herbert. Hill cemetery. ter, Takeisha C. Walk- Sr. (Carla), and Ce- will be Saturday, Aug. his later years he be- after 9 a.m. at the cha- Left to mourn his Services conducted er; siblings, James Ed- dric Helton both of 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 came a member of pel. departure are his by Duane E. Harvey ward Walker (Reba) New Orleans, La., and p.m. at Duane E. Har- the Swope Parkway many nieces, neph- Funeral Directors. ANTHONY and Angela McClain Andrew Hollis Jr. of vey Funeral Directors. Church of Christ. ews, cousins, in-laws, Condolences may be BEASLEY (Frederick); extended Detroit, Mich.; three Interment, XII Gates He united in holy and friends. shared on the website. Anthony Tyrone family, Maurice Walk- sisters, Sherry Baker Memorial Gardens. matrimony to Brenda Interment, July 15, Beasley, 46, of Kansas er; a host of other rela- and Lisha Helton both Services conducted Dewberry in 1978. To 2014, Quindaro cem- City, Mo., died at Re- tives and friends. of New Orleans, La., by Duane E. Harvey this union, two chil- etery. search Medical center Funeral services and Martha Jumpiere Funeral Directors. dren were born. on July 19, 2014. will be Friday, Aug. 1, of North Carolina; Condolences may be He recently retired He was born on from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., five grandchildren, Ja- shared on the website. in 2012, after work- Obituary June 20, 1968, to Nor- at Duane E. Harvey Darius Turner, Destiny ing at organizations ris and Annette Beas- Funeral Directors. Turner, Ericka Turner, NOTICES such as Chicago Title, ley, in Chicago, Ill. Interment, XII Gates Christian Turner and Woodley’s Janitorial ESTELLA He was preceded Memorial Gardens. Marshall Turner III all CLARA T. LIPSEY, Services as the Crown LATIMORE in death by his father, Services conducted of Kansas City, Mo.; a 61, of Kansas City, Center Grounds Keep- Estella Latimore, 82, Norris Beasley Sr.; pa- by Duane E. Harvey host of nephews, niec- Mo., died at The Re- er for 10 years and of Kansas City, Mo., ternal grandparents, Funeral Directors. es, cousins, other rela- habilitation Center of Catholic Charities. died on July 25, 2014. Carl and Mary Bea- Condolences may be tives and friends. Independence on July, He leaves to cher- A memorial gather- sley; maternal great shared on the website. Funeral services 27, 2014. ish his memories ing was held at the grandmothers, Willie will be Saturday, Aug. Funeral services his wife of 36 years, Historic Mutual Musi- PATSY BROWN McDaniel and Ollie 2, at 11 a.m., at Duane will be Saturday, Aug. Brenda Myles; two cians Fnd., 1826 High- Patsy Brown died Franklin; maternal E. Harvey Funeral Di- 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 sons, Gerard V. Myles land, Kansas City, Mo. on Friday, July 25, grandfathers, Earnest rectors. p.m. at Duane E. Har- and Carlton A. Myles; 64108 on Thursday, 2014, at the Westridge ANTHONY Hancock and Charles Interment, XII Gates vey Funeral Directors. two brothers, Richard July 31, 2014. Gardens Care center. RICHARDSON Burton. Memorial Gardens. Interment, XII Gates L. Myles and Craig A. She was one of 11 Anthony C. Richard- Beasley attended Visitation will be Memorial Gardens. Myles all of Kansas children born to John son, 41, of Raytown, the Kansas City School held from 9 to 11 a.m., Services conducted City, Mo.; two sisters, Williams and Flora Mo., died at Research district throughout his at the chapel. by Duane E. Harvey Clarion M. Myles of Crudup Williams on D Medical center on July life. Services conducted Funeral Directors. Deerfield, Ill., and Lin- April 2, 1918. 22, 2014. He worked for the by Duane E. Harvey Condolences may be da S. Myles of Kansas She accepted Christ He was born on No- Kansas City Housing Funeral Directors. shared on the website. City, Mo.; mother-in- at an early age. E vember 21, 1972, to Authority, Labor Max Condolences may be law, Reasa Dewberry; Later in her child- the late Herndon and and Labor Smart. He shared on the website. SHARON JONES- three brothers-in-law, hood, the family HDuane E. Harvey Patricia (Medlock) was also skilled in culi- ROGERS, 64, of Kan- Quincy Dewberry of moved to the Kansas Richardson, in Kansas nary services, environ- sas City, Mo., died at Los Angeles, Cal., Tony City area where she Funeral Directors City, Mo.. mental services and the University of Kan- Dewberry and Andre received her educa- Richardson was moving and hauling sas Medical center on Dewberry of Kansas tion in the Kansas City, 9100 Blue Ridge Blvd. educated in the Kan- services in both Joplin ROSIE TURNER July 30, 2014. City, Mo.; three sisters- Kas., School district. Kansas City, MO 64138 sas City, Mo., School and Kansas City, Mo. Rosie Lee (Hollis) Memorial services in-law, Angela Dew- After many years of (816) 763-9100 district and graduated He leaves to cher- Turner “Rosa Lee,” 65, will be held on Wednes- berry, Sandra Dewber- working, she retired from Northeast Law ish his memory his died on Friday July 25, day, Aug. 6, 2014 at 11 ry, Roxquel Dewberry, from the Internal Rev- Since 1997 and Public Service daughter, Denishia 2014 at home with her a.m. at Duane E. Har- all of Kansas City, Mo.; enue Service. High school in 1991. Shockley; his devoted family. vey Funeral Directors. two aunts, Pearl Bell Both parents; her He attended Central mother, Annette Bea- She was born on Services conducted of Kansas City, Mo., husband of 50 plus Missouri State univer- sley; brothers, Norris February 12, 1949, to by Duane E. Harvey and Margaret Myles years, George; daugh- sity in Warrensburg, Beasley Jr. (Kendall), parents Elizabeth Hel- Funeral Directors. of Altadena, Cal.; and ter, Thelma; 10 siblings Mo. and Andre Beasley; ton and Andrew Hollis Condolences may be a host of nieces, neph- and one granddaugh- In his early years, sister, Michelle Smith; Sr., in Waterproof, La. shared on the website. ews, many other rela- ter, Marquita preceded he attended the Jami- grandson, Raylen She was preceded in tives and friends. her in death. son Memorial Temple Oliver Shockley; one death by both parents; FUNERAL SER- Services for Myles She leaves to cher- C.M.E. along with his grandmother, Georgia her husband, Marshall VICES ARE PEND- Jr., were held on Tues- ish her memory three father. Q. Burton; and a host L. Turner Sr.; grand- VERLEE GARNER ING FOR: day, July 29, 2014, at step-daughters, Patri- He had over 20 of uncles, aunts, neph- mother, Lily Mae Hel- Verlee Garner, 88, of E.S. Eley and Sons cia Bates (Douglas), years of experience in ews, nieces, cousins ton; and her younger Kansas City, Mo., died Theodore H.A. Funeral Chapel North Barbara Walker, Sher- the Telecommunica- and friends. brother, Donald Ray at the home on July 26, Bass-Brooks, 20, with Bishop Eric Mor- ryl Lee (Robert); five tions industry, special- Funeral services Helton. 2014. of Kansas City, Mo., rison of Kingdom Word god-children, Graham izing in voice, data and will be Friday, Aug. 1, Mrs. Turner re- She was born on died on July 29, 2014. Ministries, officiating. and Chester Brock, wireline network ar- from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ceived Jesus Christ as July 28, 1925, in Thorn- Thoughtful care and Perri Cadenhead, Can- chitecture. He began at Duane E. Harvey her Lord and Savior at ton, Ark., to the union Listen to services provided by dace “Candi” Maroon, MYRNA STARR his career with AT&T Funeral Directors. young age at her local of Joe Powell and Medley of Praise E.S. Eley and Sons Fu- Myra “Little Patsy” Myrna Louise Starr, in 1992 as an Account Private disposition. church, Myrtle Grove Estella Vaughn. She neral Chapel North. Saturday Massey; 11 grandchil- 73, of Kansas City, Representative. In Services conducted Baptist and also dur- was the oldest of two 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. dren, 27 great grand- Mo., died on July 21, 1996, he moved to Lu- by Duane E. Harvey ing middle age at the daughters. children, 13 great-great cent Technologies as Pleasant Green Baptist Her parents and sis- 2014. She was the only Funeral Directors. Sunday grandchildren; and a an Installation Tech- church in Kansas City, ter, Uralee Smith pre- child born to Albert Condolences may be 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 a.m. host of other relatives nician. He worked for Kas., where she was ceded her in death. Dean and Washington shared on the website. 1590 KPRT AM and friends. and Isabel Kathryn Sprint Local Telecom- an active member who “Vera”, as she was Services were held Mitchell on February munications as a Na- also sang in the choir affectionately known, www.duaneharvey on Thursday, July 31, 23, 1941, in Chanute, tional Standards Pro- for Pastor David L. was educated in the funeraldirectors.com 2014, at the Watkins Kas. cess Manager for five Gray. She also instilled Public School system Heritage chapel. She was preceded years. He continued to in her children to put of Thornton, Ark. Interment, Forest in death by her par- progress in his career God first in whatever In her youth, she Hill cemetery. ents and maternal as a Technology Archi- you do. was an active mem- Funerals grandmother, Mildred tect at Embarq in 2006. She united in holy ber of the Pilgrim Rest Listen To Ruffin. In 2007, he accepted matrimony to Mar- Baptist church. From Precious The family relo- a position as Senior shall L. Turner Sr., in Following high Memories cated to Kansas City, Engineer with Centu- 1968. To this union school, she married E.S. Eley On KPRT where she attended ryLink. two daughters were Asa Garner and relo- Every Sunday the Kansas City Public Richardson enjoyed born, Dametrius L. cated to Flagstaff, Ariz. & Sons Morning schools and graduated watching and attend- Turner, Cynthia D. In 1951, she moved the MICHELLE 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from Manual Voca- ed Kansas City sport- Turner and one son, family to Kansas City, Chapel LITTLEJOHN tional Technical High ing events, especially Marshall L. Turner Jr. Mo. Michelle R. Little- school in 1960. She re- Royals and Chiefs She was also known For more than 50 4707 E. Truman Rd. john, affectionately ceived various awards games with his family as the neighborhood years, she enjoyed known as “Matey,” Obituary for her dress making and friends. MARGARET mom “Mrs. Rose”, pro- working and perfect- K.C., MO. 64127 died on July 28, 2014. skills. He is survived by his WALKER viding motherly advice ing her craft of cook- She was born to loving wife, Angela; Margaret H. Walker and conversation to all ing at various restau- Henry Johnson and CLARENCE Mrs. Starr began her 924-8700 employment career at son, Aaron; daughters, died on Wednesday those who would sit rants in Kansas City. Olivia Mason Johnson EVERETT Antoiniece and Anti- evening, July 23, 2014. on her porch. She spent her last 20 on May 15, 1961, at KU Clarence Celestial Walker Laundry and over the years spanned ana; brothers, David She was born on Mrs. Turner was years in the workforce Medical center in Kan- Everett, a Kansas City, Binion of Grandview, October 19, 1940, in educated at Lisbon at the Classic Cook sas City, Kas. Kas., native died on to include St. Luke’s hospital, Penn Valley Mo., Herndon Rich- Kansas City, Mo., to Elementary where she Café, retiring at the Her father, Henry July 9, 2014. ardson Jr., of Rowlett, James H. and Gertrude matriculated to Ten- age of 85. Johnson, grandson He was born on Community college, Blue Hills Association Texas and Doyle Bin- Williams-Walker. sas Rosenwald High Although she did Langston Cole Kem- February 25, 1924, to ion; sisters, Sandral She was the second school in St Joseph, not attend church reg- per and grandparents, Clossie Edward and and most recently, the Kansas City, Mo., Wallace (Lamont), child of four. La. She was a proud ularly, Vera knew and Richard and Heloise Helen Banks Everett. Debora Murray, Chris- Both parents have Tensas Indian and was loved the Lord. She Mason preceded her At a young age, Ev- School district from which she retired due ty Richardson and Pa- preceded her in death. a standout basketball was a praying mother in death. erett attended Welborn tricia Powell (Gerald), Her brother and one star, helping the team and grandmother who She received her Elementary and Wash- to failing health. She leaves to cher- extended family and sister, Ruth Ann Walk- win a state champion- enjoyed listening to education in the Kan- ington High school in friends. er, also preceded her ship in her senior year church broadcast ser- sas City, Mo., School Kansas City, Kas. ish her memory one son, Donald Starr Funeral services in death. of 1967. vices. She was well district, at Woodland He worked as a taxi were Monday, July 28, Ms. Walker graduat- After graduation versed with an excel- Elementary and grad- driver, and also was a Jr. (Barbara); three daughters, Myrna at the St. James United ed from Central High she moved to New lent memory on cur- uated in the class of mechanic and work- Methodist church. school in 1958. Orleans, La., where rent events, as well as 1979, from Northeast man serving many Washington of Kansas Interment, Brooking Upon graduation, she started her family a great conversation- CLARENCE Senior High school. years on the janitorial City, Mo., Carmen Dye cemetery. she secured a posi- before migrating north alist. MYLES JR. She went on to attend staff at Southeast High (Anthony) of Raytown, Services conducted tion Hallmarks Cards to Kansas City, Mo., She leaves to cher- Clarence Alvin Missouri Institute of school in Kansas City, Mo. and Michelle Star by Duane E. Harvey for two years, General in 1971. She furthered ish her memory six Myles Jr., of Kansas Technology where she Mo. of Kansas City, Mo.; Funeral Directors. Electric for one year her education at Penn children, Charles Gar- City, Mo., died on Mon- studied electronics. His other siblings two brothers, Clinton Condolences may be and more recently at Valley Community col- ner, Nolden Garner day, July 21, 2014. She was employed who have since left Washington (Jame- shared on the website. Safeway Grocery. lege where she ma- Jr. (Donna), Shirley He was born on Feb- as a secretary at the this life to meet with setta) of Kansas City, God had one child, jored in Business Ad- Brown (Stephen), ruary 17, 1951. University of Mis- Jesus are Edna Mae, Mo., and Clifford Oak- Camilla “Cammy” ministration. Margaret Wright, He was the first of souri and from there Betty Jean, Claude, ley (Linda) of Grand- and one grandchild, Her employment be- Stella Garner, Susan five children born to she went on to serve Joanne, Earl Thomas, view, Mo.; two sisters, Takeisha. gan at Western Elec- Boles; and special Clarence Alvin Sr., and her community for 29 and Barbara. One liv- Rebecca Wiseman She was baptized tric during the early niece, Gloria Penny; Prince Zola Myles. years with the United ing sibling, Murildine and Yolanda Wiseman into and became a 70’s and later worked grandchildren, Grady He was preceded in States Postal Service. Everett Smith, lives in both of Kansas City, lifelong member of at the Social Security Garner, Talisha Wright, death by both of his In October of 1982, Kansas City, Kas. Mo.; one uncle, Robert the Friendship Bap- Administration (SSA), Robin Wright, Stephen parents and Curtis G. she was united in His first marriage Washington Sr. (Mary) tist church where her where she was a val- V. Brown, Shelly By- Dewberry, father-in- marriage to Bruce E. Obituaries THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 17 Littlejohn. School district. Memorial celebra- nies throughout his center. City, Mo.; a host of She accepted Christ He was employed tion held on Thursday lifetime. He was born on July nieces, nephews and in her life at the early by the City of Kansas July 31, 2014 at the On June 6, 2007, he 9, 1962, in Kansas City, cousins and” special” age of 15, under the City where he retired Elite Funeral cha- married Maria Oliver. Mo., to James Crume friend Viola Dillard of leadership of the late after 30 years of em- pel, 11525 Blue Ridge He leaves to cherish Sr., and Girthola McA- Kansas City, Kas. Pastor Floyd H. Thus- ployment. Blvd., Kansas City, his memory his wife, lester. She was preceded in ton of the Historic He is survived by his Mo. 64134. Maria Lynn Shirley; His parents, brother, death by her beloved Boone Tabernacle wife, Angela McDon- Interment, Private. five beautiful children, Dwayne Crume, sister, brother, Hebrew Mal- C.O.G.I.C. ald; daughter, Tiffany Professional servic- Golden Gate Ta-Ria Walker, Zahron Jacqueline Allen, and lory of Magnolia, Ark., Later in life she McDonald Newsome; es entrusted to Elite Funeral Chapel Thomas, Aaron Shir- grandmother, Sarah and her only grand- accepted a calling two brothers, Jona- Funeral chapel, 11525 ley, Avana Shirley and McAlester, all preced- son, Frank Anthony as a missionary and than (Judy) McDon- Blue Ridge Blvd., Kan- 2800 East 18th Street Ayzaria Shirley all of ed him in death. Shepherd. through her ministry. ald, and Nathaniel Mc- sas City, Mo. 64134. Tel: Kansas City, MO Kansas City, Mo.; fa- McAlester was edu- Funeral services will For over 30 years Donald; two sisters, (816) 765-0141; Fax: 64127 ther, Ronnie Hargraves cated in the Public be held Monday, Aug. she was a member of Betty McDonald and (816) 765-5500; www. Sr.; sister and brother schools of Kansas 4, 2014, at 11 a.m., at Boone Tabernacle. Deborah Holly of Kan- Elitefuneralchapelser- 816-255-3676 in-law, Keena Tol- City, Mo., attending Mrs. J. W. Jones Me- She was devoted sas City, Mo.; three vices.com. free and Eric Tolfree; Woodland Elementary, morial chapel, Kansas to many ministries: grandchildren, Levon RUBY BOUYER brothers, Ronnie Har- Lincoln and Northeast City, Kas. YPWW (Young People Newsome, Kai Gotow COOK graves Jr., and Ronnie High schools. He later Private Disposition. Willing Workers), Sun- and Kennedy Gotow Ruby Nell Bouyer Hargraves III; aunt, received his G. E. D. Flowers and cards day School teacher all of Kansas City, Mo.; Cook, 65, died on like a mother, Senneah He was employed may be sent to the fu- (class #2), Vacation and a host of nieces, Thursday July 24. Shirley; special aunts, with K.C.C.C. and was neral home. Bible School teacher nephews, cousins, rel- She was born the Patricia Hargraves also a driver for the and the church’s fi- atives and friends. oldest daughter of the and Gloria Lamasters, disabled. nancial secretary for Services were pri- late Nora V. and Rich- all of Kansas City, Mo.; He leaves to cherish many years. vate. ard Bouyer in Vidalia, and a host of uncles, his memory two sons, Mrs. Littlejohn was Thoughtful care and Ga., on May 4, 1949. aunts, nephews, niec- Keith Larnell McA- a Bible Bowl coach to services provided by She was preceded in es, cousins, other rela- lester II, and Keith the youth of Boone. In E.S. Eley and Sons Fu- death by her parents, tives, and friends. Larnell McAlester III; 2000, she took the cur- neral Chapel North. Nora V. and Richard Funeral services will a daughter, LaTasha rent team all the way Bouyer; her son, David be held on Friday, Au- Moore; two brothers, to the International R. Cook; and grandba- gust 1, 2014, at 2 p.m., Kevin McAlester and Bible Bowl competi- bies, Aaron Cook and at the Golden Gate Fu- James Crume Jr.; one tion where they took Alexander Gatlin. neral chapel. sister, Vickie McAl- home the champion- She completed her QUAN SHIRLEY Private Disposition. ester; two grandchil- ship trophy. JAWUAN BETTIS education through the Quan Shuyvett Shir- Visitation will be dren; and a host of In 2009, she became Jawuan Marcel Bet- Vidalia Georgia school ley, 49, of Kansas City, held from 1 to 2 p.m. nephews, nieces, cous- a member of the Bark- tis, 12, died on July 22, and graduated top of Mo., died on Monday, The golden touch ins, other relatives and er Memorial Cathedral 2014. her class while be- July 21, 2014, at her arrangements were friends. of Praise C.O.G.I.C. He was born on Jan- ing committed to the home. made by Golden Gate He laid in state Mon- under the leadership uary 28, 2002, the third Cheerleading Squad She was born on Oc- Funeral chapel. day, July 28, through LEROY GREEN SR. of Bishop John Mark child to Julia Marie at J. Dickinson High tober 31, 1964, in Kan- Tuesday, July 29, 2014. LeRoy Green Johnson, where she Bettis and Columbus school in 1967. sas City, Mo., to Danny Private Disposition. Sr., (John Edward was a member until Nelson II, at Truman Having accepted Maurice Herron and The golden touch Seevers) died on July she passed. While at Medical center in Kan- Christ at an early age, Darlyne Shirley. arrangements were 22nd, 2014. Barker she served on sas City, Mo. she attended church Her parents and one made by Golden Gate He was born on the Missionary Board, Elitefuneralchapelsevices.com He attended Benja- service and bible study sister, Consetta Shirley Funeral chapel. March 5, 1932, in Sag- taught Sunday school min Banneker Char- every week at the Mt. preceded her in death. inaw, Mich. and was a teacher with ter Academy and was Zion Missionary Bap- Her son, Vinod Ronell His birth parents the Children’s Church in the sixth grade. tist church and has Shirley followed her in were Paul Edward ministries. He was known to the been a member since death on July 23, 2014. Browning and Bea- She was a part of community and family 1977. Ms. Shirley was trice Seevers. His the Evangelistic Com- as ‘The computer tech Shortly after her educated in the Pub- Mrs. J. W. Jones parents were Ben and mittee that hosted the whiz’, digital program- move to Kansas City, lic schools of Kansas Rosa Green. community/neighbor- ming, very smart and she worked several City, Mo., and gradu- Memorial Chapel He was married to hood outreach pro- articulate, using cor- jobs beginning with ated from Southeast 703 North 10th Florence (Graham) gram that provided rectional methods of Kriegel Jewelry, Re- High School class of for 44 years, until her food, clothing and conversations. gency Paper Company 1982. She furthered Kansas City, KS death on December other resources. Bettis was espe- (both downtown) and her education at Penn 321-2556 or 8, 1993. There were She leaves behind cially fond of reading as a worker for the Valley Community col- JOY GASTON 321-0253 seven children born one son, Monte Deon chapter based books, Royals and Chiefs sta- lege. Joy Gaston died on We Give Reverence to from this union, Mi- Johnson; three daugh- he knew the Bible, our diums until her knee She was employed July 20, 2014. the Dead through chael E. Green (Linda ters, Michelle Renee father, Jesus. replacement surgery. with Gates and Sons She was born on Service to the Living” Sue), LeRoy Green Jr. Littlejohn II, Crystal He was preceded She met her hus- Barbeque for many May 30, 2014, to Jona- (Lonia), Karl A. Green LaVonne Littlejohn, in death by his mater- band, Jimmy H. Cook years. than Gaston and Dan- (deceased), Rodney and Charmaine Nicole EDDIE LUSTER nal grandfather, Har- Sr., in 1966 and mar- In 1982, she had ielle La’Joy James. K. Green Sr. (Char- Littlejohn; her mother, Eddie Lee Luster, 47, old Butler Sr., great ried January 11, 1968, a boy, Vinod Ronell Her siblings are lan), Gary B. Green Olivia Boyd; four sib- died on July 21, 2014. grandparents, James immediately after Shirley. Raymond Pierce, Aki- (Heidi), Florence R. lings, Patricia Johnson He was born on No- and Velma Berry; aunt, hopping off the Grey- Ms. Shirley leaves jha Johnson, Omiron Green, and Tara D. (George), Cynthia Da- vember 4, 1966, to Ora Ruth Berry (Balt); un- hound in Kansas City, to cherish her memory Brandon, Johnathan Green-Baldeh (Thom- vis (Clarence), Jeffrey Lee Gunnels and Da- cles, Virgil Patterson Mo. They celebrated two sisters, Senneah Gaston, Jule’Ann as Baldeh). There are Johnson (Antrina), vid Luster in Kansas Jr., Bobby Bradley; pa- their 46th wedding an- Shirley and Kim Shir- James and Ja’Brea 14 grandchildren, Mi- Olivia Reid; grand- City, Mo. ternal grandparents, niversary this year. ley; daughter in-law, James. chael E. Green II, Le- children; and a host of He was preceded Maziey and Columbus She leaves to cher- Marie Lynn Shirley; She leaves behind Roy Green III, Kahlil family and friends. in death by his father, Nelson Sr. ish her memories her five beautiful children, her siblings and her Guinn, Tony Garcia Jr., Services for Mrs. David Luster; brother, He leaves to cher- husband, Jimmy H. Ta-Ria Walker, Zahron paternal grandmother, Rodney K. Green Jr., Littlejohn will be held Stacy Gunnels; sister, ish his memory his Cook Sr.; daughter, Thomas, Aaron Shir- Jewel A. Gaston; ma- Robyn Green, Thomas on Saturday, August Karen Gunnels; neph- mother, Julia Marie Virginia Gholeston ley, Avana Shirley and ternal grandparents, D. Baldeh II, Dickory 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. at ew, Ronzell Gunnels; Bettis; father, Colum- (Aubrey Gholeston), Ayzaria Shirley all of Danny and DeGloria D. Baldeh (deceased), the Barker Memorial aunts, Barnett Black- bus Nelson II; siblings, Jimmy H. Cook Jr. Kansas City, Mo.; and James; and maternal Mathew J. Baldeh, Cathedral of Praise well and Emmalene Columbus Nelson IV, (Katrina Cook), Anto- a host of nephews, great-grandparents, Kerry Golightly, LaTes- COGIC with Bishop Ellsberry, and Jo-Ella Tyra Bettis, Carlos Bet- nio L. Cook (Yvonne nieces, cousins, other Jimmie and Lenora sa Cole, Latoya John- John Mark Johnson Evans; uncles, Ernest tis; paternal siblings, Cook), Nora M. Cook, relatives and friends. James; a special uncle, MABLE WRIGHT son, Patricia A. Green, officiating. McDaniels, Eugene Takiesha, DeAnthony, Veronica Wood (Jus- Private Disposition. Robert Gaston; and a Mable Wright was RaShanda M. Green Burial, Forest Hill Garrett, and Troy V. Braden, Elisha, Laurn; tin Wood), Jonathoan The golden touch host of uncles, aunts, born on September 4, and Michaela D. Bal- cemetery. Canady; cousin, Dex- maternal grandpar- Cook, Julian D. Cook, arrangements were cousins, other rela- 1919, Mable Grissom deh. He has 40 great Friends may call ter Gunnels; grandpar- ents, Velma Jean Bet- Alexandra E. Cook; made by Golden Gate tives and friends. to, Ola Mae Wyrick grandchildren and five from 9 a.m. until ser- ents, Elmina Bogess tis; three uncles, Oliver along with Jessica and Funeral chapel. She is preceded in and Willie Grissom, great great-grandchil- vice time Saturday at and Hubert Gunnels. Berry, Harold Bettis Jordan Gordan (Gor- death by her sister, in Columbia County, dren. LeRoy also had the church. Luster accepted Jr., Carlos Bettis; one dan family), Destiny Ja’Nelle LaJoy Gaston; Magnolia, Ark. two brothers, Lester Thoughtful care and Christ at an early age. aunt, Katherine Bettis; Pearson (Pearson fam- grandpa, Albert Gas- She was a long time Randall and Ross Ran- services provided by He was a member of paternal aunt, Cherry ily), Candace Russell ton Sr.; uncle, Albert resident of Kansas dall (deceased) along E. S. Eley & Sons Fu- the Mount Pleasant Nelson; special cous- (Russell family), Laura Gaston Jr.; paternal City, Kas., where she with two sisters, Ma- neral Chapel North. Missionary Baptist ins, Kenny, Ii’cyss, Hall (Hall family), and great grandmother, relocated to in the late rybelle Guy and Delo- church. Indya, King Chucky; many others she loved Laura Gaston; and 1950’s. res Perkins; a host of He was married to special friends, Red as her own. maternal great great Mrs. Wright was a nieces and nephews Sherry Stewart and Koala-K Squad; teach- Memorial Celebra- grandmother, Hazel long time member of in the Kansas City and from this union, three ers, a great number of tion will be held on Robinson. the Mt. Zion Baptist Michigan areas. children were born; many aunts, uncles, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, Funeral services church where Rev. Green Sr., worked Mayla, Eddie Jr., and cousins, and dear at 12 p.m., at the will be Friday, Aug. 1, C.A. Bacchus is the at Armour Packing Mynika. friends. St. Stephen Baptist at 11 a.m., at Golden pastor. House in Kansas City, Luster worked for Memorial celebra- church, 1414 E. Tru- Gate Funeral chapel. Mrs. Wright had Kas., for a brief pe- Proctor & Gamble as tion will be held on man Rd., Kansas City, Visitation will be been in long term riod. a supervisor and was Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, Mo. held from 10 to 11 care at the Providence In 1949, he started heading toward man- at 11 a.m. at Elite Fu- Interment, Brooking a.m. Place where she boxing at the Edger- ager. ( He was in train- neral chapel, 11525 cemetery, Raytown Burial, Baby Land, passed away Tuesday, ton Boxing Club. He ing two weeks prior to Blue Ridge Blvd., Kan- Mo. VINOD RONELL Blue Ridge Lawn cem- July 29. had 235 amateur fights the accident). sas City, Mo. 64134. Visitation will be SHIRLEY etery. She worked in the until he turned pro in He leaves to cherish Interment, Private. held from 10 a.m. to Vinod Ronell Shir- The golden touch hotel and hospitality 1950. He was managed his precious memo- Visitation will be 12 p.m. ley, 31, of Kansas City, arrangements were industry during the 60’s by Bill Swift and co- ries his mother, Ora from 10 to 11 a.m. at Professional servic- Mo., died on Wednes- made by Golden Gate until her health failed. managed by Frank Si- Lee Rimpson; sister, the chapel. es Entrusted to Elite day, July 23, 2014. Funeral chapel. She also worked as a natra, while living and CHARLES Regina Rogers (Adri- Professional servic- Funeral chapel, 11525 He was born on caregiver and seam- boxing in New York. MCDONALD an); brothers, Bobby es entrusted to Elite Blue Ridge Blvd., Kan- November 7, 1982, to stress. He was the first box- Charles L. McDon- Gunnels (Tracy) and Funeral chapel, 11525 sas City, Mo. 64134. Tel: Ronnie Rochell Har- Mrs. Wright was a er from Kansas City ald “Charles MAC,” 72, Willie Rimpson Jr.; Blue Ridge Blvd., Kan- (816) 765-0141; Fax: graves Sr., and Quan life time resident of to fight at Madison died on Sunday, July three children, Mayla sas City, Mo. 64134. Tel: (816) 765-5500; www. Shuyvett Shirley in Kansas City, Kas. Square Garden. In ad- 20, 2014, at Research Charles, Eddie Stew- (816) 765-0141; Fax: Elitefuneralchapelser- Kansas City, Mo. She leaves to dition to New York, he Medical center in Kan- art, and Mynika Wil- (816) 765-5500; www. vices.com. His mother and mourn, one daughter traveled throughout sas City, Mo. liams; aunt, Betty Elitefuneralchapelser- grandmother, Darlyne Emma Jean McFarlin; the world and boxed He was born on Au- McDaniels; niece, vices.com. Shirley preceded him two granddaughters, in weight classes from gust 28, 1941, to Leven Chrystal Gunnels; in death. Guinette Wrench and welterweight to light- and Agnes McDonald nephews, Da’Shawn Shirley was edu- Rebecca Shepherd heavyweight. in Kansas City, Kas. Rogers, Joshua Davis, cated in the public both of Kansas City, At the age of 23, He was preceded in and Willie Rimpson schools of Kansas Mo.; three great grand- he was Kansas’ light- death by his parents; Jr.; six grand- chil- City, Mo., and Kansas. children, Deatrice heavyweight cham- three brothers, Samu- dren; one great niece, He attended Chelsea Shepherd Winfield of pion. As his boxing el McDonald, Larnell T’Mya Ewing; one Elementary in Kansas Phoenix, Ariz., Steven career developed, he McDonald and Albert great nephew, Towan and Kemp Elementary Barnes of Grandview, became a sparring McDonald; three sis- Smith Jr.; his fiance in Missouri. He later Mo., and Eugene Shep- partner to several box- ters, Naomi Walker, Lisa Rockett; special received his G.E.D. KEITH herd Sanchez of North ing “GREATS” includ- Eulamae Dunbar and sister, LaTonya Hay- and furthered his edu- MCALESTER Kansas City, Mo.; eight ing: Sugar Ray Rob- Ruth Holmes. wood; special cousin, cation at Penn Valley Keith McAlester, 51, great great-grandchil- inson, Sonny Liston, McDonald received Melvin Canady; and a Community college. of Kansas City, Mo., dren and two great Joe Schmolze, Archie his education in the host of other relatives He was employed died on July 14, 2014, great-great grandchil- Moore, Emil Griffin Kansas City, Mo., and friends. with various compa- at Research Medical dren also of Kansas and Floyd Patterson. THE CALL Obituaries 18 WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014
Throughout his box- loved listening to live October 29, 1978. He son, and Clarence Hill; Call Newspaper Cleaver II Blvd. His family moved church in Edwards- ing career he fought jazz performances. was ordained by Rev. nephew, Paul Julius where she wrote, Interment, Longview from rural Luxora, ville, Kas., where he three World Class He leaves to mourn Claude High who was Williams; and her dear “Mickey’s Column” in cemetery. Ark., to the Windy City served as pastor for 10 Champions: Doug long time and devoted moderator of the New friend, Charles Allen the late 1940’s provid- Visitation will be of Chicago, Ill., when years. He also served Jones, Bob Foster, friend, Betty Stacey. Era District at the Smith III. ing advice and current held from 9 until 10 he was nine years old. as the Edwardsville, and Jimmy Ellis. He Home Going ser- time. Ms. Jones attended event information to a.m., at the chapel. He attended James Kas., Police Chaplin earned credits as be- vices were held on Rev. Nelson was a school in the Kansas her teen-age peers R. Doolittle Elemen- during his pastorship ing a “man of a million Monday, July 28, 2014, board member with City School district under the guidance of tary, Forestville Mid- at the Gethsemane moves”, a “fast smooth at The Cathedral Im- the New Era District and graduated from the late founder and dle school and James Baptist church. Un- boxer and a student maculate Conception. and assisted in the re- Southwest High school publisher, Chester A. Riley Dunbar, a Vo- der his leadership, the at his game”. He was Interment, Memo- development of the in 1981. Franklin. cational High school, GCYO, Gethsemane also known as a boxer rial Park cemetery, New Era Camp during She was employed She graduated from where he studied and Community Youth who used short jolting Kansas City, Kas. Rev. Modest Miles’ Ad- with St. Joseph Medi- the Famous Writers majored in Printing. Outreach was created. punches with a tough Condolences may be ministration. He was cal Center and was school with a major He attended Ot- His Basketball defense, along with shared on our website active in both the Mis- loved by all of her co- in Fiction Writing, tawa university in Ot- tournaments hosted a powerful “right” mrsjwjonesmemorial- sionary Baptist State workers. Her previous and wrote romance tawa, Kas., on a foot- teams from Nebraska, hand. While sparring chapel.com. Convention of Mis- employment included: novels and short sto- ball scholarship. He Oklahoma, Missouri, with the BEST he was souri and the National Truman Medical Cen- ries. She was active in graduated from Ot- and Kansas. He also quoted, “I try to learn LISTEN TO Baptist Convention. ter, Crown Center, and the NAACP, Epilepsy tawa university with hosted qualifying something from the He spent 21 one years GSA Maintenance. League, and the Dem- a dual major, Business sanctioned AAU, Ama- BEST and put it in a LIGHTING on KPRT and seven She leaves to cherish ocratic Party. Administration and teur Athletic Union style of my own”. His THE PATH years on KGGN bring- her memories, daugh- She is survived by Computer Science. He games. Coaching little professional record BROADCAST OF ing the community the ters, Rachel Brigham three sons, Terrence was the first person league football games was 45 bouts: 20 wins good news of salva- (Cameron) and Char- Ross and Christopher to graduate from Ot- was his passion. (10KO), 21 losses, and MRS. J.W.JONES tion. rise Smith of Kansas of Kansas City, and OTIS TERRELL tawa university with Quik Sub and Yo- 3 draws. MEMORIAL CHAPEL Rev. Nelson and City, Mo.; mother, Paul Ross of San Di- Deacon Otis Terrell a degree in Computer gurt was another suc- Green Sr., was a EVERY SUNDAY the evangelistic team Bobbie Williams of ego, Cal.; four daugh- Sr., 77, of Kansas City, Science. He also at- cessful community boxing coach for 3 P.M. KPRT 1590 AM from the church have Kansas City, Mo.; three ters, Carol Ross of Mo., died on, Saturday, tended Central Michi- venture undertaken Sumner Recreation reached out to nu- grandchildren: Cam- Marshall, Mo., Sandra July 26, 2014, at Re- gan Graduate school. by the Gethsemane Center and JFK Recre- merous organizations eron Brigham, Caila Ross and Debra Taylor search Medical center. Covington’s ad- Baptist church under ation Center. He was such as: Swope, Hol- Brigham, and Josiah of Kansas City, and Pa- He was born on vanced printing press the leadership of Rev- the Sports Director mesdale, and Park O’Connor all of Kan- tricia Ross-Bryant of November 4, 1936, in skills made him a erend Covington. He of Kansas City, Kas., Place Nursing Homes, sas City, Mo.; seven Salt Lake City, Utah; Mansfield, La. loved and valuable had been a member where he completed Group Homes, and the brothers, Paul Wil- five grandsons, Antho- He is preceded in employee and the only of the Lilydale First his tenure of 30 plus Kansas City School liams (Alleney), Bob- ny Ross, Eric Tram- death by his parents, person able to run the Baptist Church in Chi- years at Simon B. Bell District. The church by Williams, Charles mel and Daniel Ross Zigner and Violet type set printing press cago, Ill. Recreation Center. supports the City Williams, Ronald Wil- of Kansas City, Phillip Terrell, one brother, at the Tallman Printing Rev. Covington He achieved great Union Mission with a liams of Kansas City, Ross of Chicago, Ill., Lonzie Lee Terrell, and Company, which was leaves his wife; three notoriety from training monthly donation. Mo., Joseph Williams and Alexander Bryant one sister, Thelma Jo- later changed to Ram- children; three grand- thousands of Golden Rev. Nathaniel Nel- III, of St. Louis, Mo., of Salt Lake City, Utah; seph. sey Printing. children, Ebonia Gloves and National son leaves to cherish John Williams of Over- four granddaugh- Deacon Terrell ac- He united in mar- LeRnee’ Dillon, Ma- Champions through- his memory, his lov- land Park, Kas., and ters, Debra Maynard- cepted Christ as his riage to Linda Bartlett- riah Avisa Covington, out the Kansas City ing wife, Josephine E. Michael Williams of Brown and Megan Lord and Savior at an Covington on April and Khaleigha Deneen Metropolitan area. He Nelson; one son, Den- Washington, D.C.; four Taylor of Kansas City early age. He joined 24, 1971, in Ottawa, Mae; beloved brothers notably trained Ron nis Nelson (Cheryl) of sisters, Denise Wil- and Chiante Ross and the Emmanuel Baptist Kas. To this union and sisters, Drella Mae Marsh, Preacher Dur- Jacksonville, Fla.; four liams of Dallas, Texas, BreeAnn Ross of Salt church, where he was four children were Kirkwood (Eddie) of ham, Tony Chiaverini, daughters, Sharon Lip- Shawnte Williams, Lake City, Utah; five a member of the men’s born: Sala Damali Cov- Park Forest, Ill., Floy- Steve Martin and Lary scomb (Barry) of Wich- Latasha Williams of great-grandsons; three male chorus. He later ington of Ottawa, Kas., deil Henning of Irving, Martin (Golden Gloves ita, Kas., Joy Mooney Kansas City, Mo., and great-granddaughters; became a deacon of (twin) Aisha Sagirah Texas, Milton Coving- seven time champi- of Austin, Texas, Michelle Williams of and a host of other rel- the church. Covington-Tiller (Har- ton (Mary), Shirley on). He loved the art Natalie Ford (James) Baton Rouge, La.; and atives and friends. Deacon Terrell rison) of Orlando Fla., Jean Walker (Enoch) of boxing so much of Kansas City, Mo., a host of other family Funeral services for worked at Central (twin) Avisa Zarah of Phoenix, Ariz., Mar- that he passed on his and Katherine Ricks and friends whom will Mrs. Ross will be held Cover Steel Plant lo- Covington, deceased, vin Covington (Effie) craft to his family. (Roy) of Kansas City, miss her greatly. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at cated in Alexandria, and Lexie Earl Cov- of Chicago, Ill., Danny He trained and man- Mo.; Heather Nelson Funeral services for 11 a.m., at Lawrence La. He later joined S ington of Kansas City, Covington (Mary) of aged three of his sons of Kansas City, Mo., Ms. Jones were held A. Jones and Sons Fu- & G Metals located in Kas. Chicago, Ill., Larry throughout their ama- is the granddaughter on Wednesday, July 30, neral chapel, 1800 E. Kansas City, Mo. He In 1972, Covington Covington (Reather) teur and professional whom they raised; at the Calvary Temple, Linwood Blvd. retired from Ameri- worked for the OIC of Columbus, Ohio, careers. LeRoy Green one brother, Sammie 2940 Holmes. Interment, Brooking cold as a Machine (Opportunities Indus- Parthenia Crisp of Jr., was a two time Lee Nelson of Kansas Interment, Twelve cemetery. Operator. During that trialization Center) Grove City, Ohio, and Golden Gloves Cham- City, Kas.; one brother- Gates cemetery. Visitation will be time he also worked at Department of Labor, Billy Jo Covington pion in the novice and in-law, James Arnold held from 9 until 11 Wright Body Shop and Topeka, Kas., as an (Vondell) of Chicago, open divisions. He also of Kansas City, Mo.; a.m., at the chapel. Eddies Body Shop in Assistant Director Ill.; and a host of had 113 professional grandchildren, Barry In lieu of flowers, Kansas City, Kas. and Controller. He su- aunts, uncles, cousins, rounds with a 47.62 Lipscomb Jr., Timo- the family requests He was married to pervised accounting, nieces, nephews, and KO%. Rodney K. Green thy Lipscomb, Dennis that donations be Daisy Terrell for over adult education, job friends. Sr., was a seven time Nelson Jr., Desiree made to the church in 55 years. To this union placement, and re- Funeral services for Golden Gloves Cham- Nelson, Ebony Shel- her name. six children were cruiting. Rev. Covington will pion with a 187-9 ama- ton, Cheron Chest- born, three sons and He was politically be held on Saturday, teur record. He had a nut, Felicia-Aloise three daughters. active in issues con- Aug. 2, at 11 a.m., at professional record Mooney Frasier, Alicia Deacon Terrell cerning his commu- the Bethany Chapel of 12-1. Gary B. Green NATHANIEL Ford, Demorio Ford, Sr., leaves to cher- nity and was quite the Baptist church, 735 S. had an amateur record NELSON James-Edward Ford, ish his memory, his businessman and en- Poplar, Ottawa, Kas. of 2-2. Afterwards, en- Rev. Nathaniel Nel- Brian Ricks, Nehe- wife, Daisy Terrell; trepreneur. Interment, Highland listed with The United son was born on No- miah Clark, Willie-Ray children: Charles, He purchased the cemetery, Ottawa, States Army.. The box- vember 28, 1935, in Clark, Jonell-Marie Lela May, Robert Lee, Modern Shoe Service Kas. ing talent extended to Ruston, La., to Willie Clark, Micah Rucker, Leola Phenix (Wil- Repair in Topeka, Kas., Visitation will be his grandsons as well. and Beatrice Nelson. Caleb Henderson, and liam), Teresa McGee and repaired shoes. held from 10 until 11 LeRoy Green III, was He was preceded in Xavier Henderson; 20 (Jesse), and Bishop In 1975, he moved a.m., at the church. a one time Golden death by both parents. great-grandchildren; ANNE ROSS Otis Terrell (Verna) of to Kansas City, Kas., Gloves Novice Cham- He attended Sumner two god-daughters, Anne “Little Grand- Corpus Christi, Texas; and was employed by pion with a 7-0 ama- High in Kansas City, Wylieta Rucker and ma” Louise Ross, a tra- one brother, Zigner the Conoco Oil Com- teur record. Rodney K. Kas. Pamela Henderson ditional homemaker Jr.; one sister-in-law, pany in Prairie Village, Green Jr., was a three He joined the Na- (Randall); one god- who was also a talent- Myrtlean Holt Terrell Kas., as an Assistant time Golden Gloves tional Guard, and then son, Rev. Robert Jones; ed caterer and writer, of Alexandria, La.; two Divisional Treasury Champion, with a 24-3 enlisted into the Ma- and a host of other rel- died on Friday, July sisters, Christine Neal Manager, where he amateur record. Robyn rine Corp, rising to the atives, nieces, nephew, 18, 2014. WOODROW (Jack) of Dallas, Texas supervised comput- A. Green was a one rank of Corporal. He cousins, friends, and She was born on COTTONHAM and Margie Nell Ter- ers, banking, credit, time Golden Gloves fought in the Korean his church family. July 7, 1935, to Evelyn Woodrow Cotton- rell of Temple, Texas; accounting and auto Champion, with a War. He was awarded Funeral services for Shelton Carmichael ham died on Sunday, grandchildren; great repair shops. He also 16-2 record. Bell Rec- the National Defense Rev. Nelson were held and Peter Houston July 27, 2014. grandchildren; nieces; worked for the Agripro reation under the di- Service Medal and the on Monday, July 28, at Taylor in Waco, Texas, He was the eighth nephews; and a host Rudy Patrick` Seed rection of LeRoy won Good Conduct Medal. the Haven of Rest Bap- where she lived and child to the union of of other relatives and Company, where he many team trophies He then joined the Air tist church. attended elementary Sim Cottonham and friends. was the Assistant Vice because he used his Force. Interment, Leaven- school until she was Ethel Thompson Cot- Funeral Services President of Finance boxing skills to help Rev. Nelson was worth National cem- 10. tonham on July 13, for Deacon Terrell Sr., and Administration develop and nurture married to Beulah etery. Her parents, hus- 1941. will be held on Friday, and supervised Com- several of his boxers Flowers and two chil- band, Edgar Ross, and He was preceded in Aug 1, at 11 a.m., at puter Department, Ac- IRA JENKINS into national champi- dren were born to this a daughter, Jennifer death by his parents, the Emmanuel Baptist counting, Credit De- Ira Clarence Jen- ons and professional union. This marriage Ross Watson, preced- five sisters, Ethel Rob- church, 920 Olive St. partment and Foreign kins, 76, died on Sat- boxers. This list in- was later dissolved. ed her in death. erson, Onita McNeal, Interment, Blue Exchange. He taught urday, July 26, 2014, in cludes: Ronnell Jones, Rev. Nelson met and A f f e c t i o n a t e l y Velma Rogers, Fan- Ridge cemetery. computer program- Warrensburg, Mo. Wardell Williams, married his soul mate, known as, “Little nie Tobin, and Mabel Visitation will be ming at the Kansas He was born on Au- Kevin Grantham, Josephine E. Nelson. Grandma,” she was a Stovall, and two broth- held from 9 until 11 City, Kas., Community gust 14, 1937, in Kan- Randy Carver, Mike They were married for stay-at-home mother ers, Sim Cottonham a.m., at the church. college. sas City, Mo. Tucker, Paul Lewis, 55 years and to this who provided child- Jr., and Ivory Cotton- He served as a Board He was the second Kendall Neal and union three children care and nurturing to ham. of Director’s member of four children born Maurice Brantley. He were born. relatives, neighbor- Cottonham con- with the Kansas High to Ira Clifford Jen- also co-trained World He was a licensed hood children, and fessed his faith in Je- Tech Commission, To- kins and Geraldine Kick-Boxing Cham- Barber at Lowe’s Bar- their families. sus Christ at the New peka, Kas., and was (Brown) Jenkins. pions: Bob Thurman, ber Shop on 12th and She lived in Kansas Prosperity Baptist an Income Tax Con- Jenkins graduated Steve Macky and top Paseo. He was also a City 69 years, and was church early in life. sultant for the Hill’s from Sumner High contender Jeff Payne. licensed Heating and a member of the St. He received his formal Instant Tax Service in school. LeRoy definitely de- Cooling Specialist Louis Catholic church, education through the Chicago, Ill. He received an As- veloped a high caliber at Sears & Roebuck where she was active Bienville, La., Public He was ordained sociate degree from series of fighters, too where he retired after BARBARA JONES in the Ladies Auxil- School system. at the First Baptist Penn Valley Commu- many to mention. 32 years of service, in Barbara Ann Jones, iary of the Knights of After high school, Church of Quindaro nity college. Green Sr., also re- 1990. 51, died on Monday, St. Peter Claver, Altar he moved to Kansas and was the Assistant He graduated from ceived many awards He received the call July 21, 2014. Society and Parish City, Mo., and worked to the late Pastor Rev. Avila College with a for “coach of the year”. from our Heavenly Fa- She was born on Council. with Ollendorph Pa- Stacy Hopkins of Kan- Bachelor of Science He extended his train- ther to preach and de- October 31, 1962, to She attended Car- per Company until he sas City, Kas. degree. ing regimen to total livered his first sermon Joseph Williams Sr., dinal Glennon High retired. He was a Masonic He served in the fitness and condition- on Sunday, March 13, and Bobbie Marie Wil- school, W.W. Yates and He leaves to cher- Lodge Secretary. United States Air ing to many including 1966, at the King Solo- liams in Kansas City, Crispus Attucks El- ish his memories, two LEXIE COVINGTON He worked at the Force from 1955 Harry Connick Jr. He mon Baptist church, Mo. She was the sec- ementary schools. sons, Damon Hill and Rev. Lexie Gray Home Bank and through 1963. would have notable where Rev. W.C. West ond oldest of her 11 She helped manage Terrance Sipple; four Covington died on Prosource Mortgage, He married Jacque- boxers make an ap- was the Pastor. siblings. the family’s Charis- grandsons; one grand- Wednesday, July 23, where he was a Loan line Maline Harrison pearance at his gym in- He attended West- She is preceded in matic Catering, which daughter; and a host of 2014. Officer. on September 28, 1962, cluding, Riddick Bowe ern Baptist Bible col- death by her father, operated bar and food nieces, nephews, other He was born in a He was the Presi- in Independence, Kas. and Leon Spinks. lege, Moody Bible Joseph Sr.; maternal services at the Traders relatives, and friends. little rural town of dent and owner of the They raised three chil- He was an avid jazz Institute and Ambas- grandmother, Katha- Bank Suites at Arrow- Funeral Services Luxora, Ark., on, June Avisa Financial Group, dren: Michael Wayne fan. He was a member sador college. rine L. Jacobs-Rich- head and Royals Stadi- for Cottonham will 23, 1948, to Adrella and Rapid Tax Compa- Harrison, Karen An- of the Kansas City Jazz Rev. Nelson was or- ardson; aunt, Michelle ums. be held on Saturday, Lenard. ny.Covington was the nette Jenkins, and Ira Ambassadors Asso- dained at the Haven of Richardson-Carson; Mrs. Ross was also Aug. 2, at 10 a.m., at He was the sixth senior Pastor of the Clifford Jenkins. ciation. He especially Rest Baptist Church & uncles, Melvin Carson a writer. She worked Watkins Heritage cha- child of 11 brothers Gethsemane Baptist Jenkins joined the Evangelistic Center on Sr., Jerome Richard- at the Kansas City pel, 4000 Emmanuel and sisters. Kansas City, Mo., Po- Obituaries, Classifieds & Bids THE CALL WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 19 lice department in Donna Maxwell; step- January 1, 1960 and re- son, Gordon Thomas The Call Can Not Be Responsible For Ads Taken Over The Phone tired on February 19, Jr. (Anedrea); special 1988 as a Captain. friend, Ella Thomas; Help Wanted Homes For SAle Homes For Rent He leaves a host of 16 grandchildren; four relatives and friends to great grandchildren; DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 39th & Highland cherish his memories. and host of nieces, Position available with KCMO’s Public Works 42nd & Paseo Funeral services for nephews, cousins and Department. Assists in ensuring the Depart- New 4 Bdrm, Jenkins will be held on friends. ment’s operations and priorities are focused on 2 Ba Monday, Aug. 4, at 11 Funeral services meeting needs effectively, efficiently, and with Fin. Bsmt. a.m., at the Lawrence will be held on Mon- high quality service. Works with the Depart- 2 Mo. Security A. 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EOE M/F/H METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Request for Qualifications #7037 – Limited Scope: Architectural CMT or Level I MA Services and # 7038 – Limited Scope: Engineering Services will Full Time Position Open be received by the Office of the Purchasing Manager, 3200 Broad- Help Wanted 2905 Campbell way, Kansas City, Missouri, (816) 604-1100 by August 21, 2014. LPN’s Needed Specifications and conditions of bidding may be downloaded from Full-Time Call Artis @ Davis Part-Time the internet: www.mcckc.edu/purchasing; click on “Current Bids”. Contact Ally Health Care An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer @ 816-931-1196 816-531-6168 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sealed Bids will be received by the Office of the Purchasing Man- Water Distribution Manager ager, Metropolitan Community College, 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111 for: THOMAS The City of Dubuque, Iowa (population 58,000) invites applications MINTER SR. #7036 – Demolition of house at Maple Woods for the position of Water Distribution Manager. The successful candi- Thomas Earl Minter on August 21, 2014 at 11:00AM; Sr., 76, died on Thurs- date will be responsible for managing the daily operations and main- day, July 24, at Truman tenance of the water distribution system, including, but not limited Specifications and conditions of bidding may be downloaded from Medical center. to, water mains, valves, service lines, water meters, backflow preven- He was the fourth the internet: www.mcckc.edu/purchasing; click on “Current Bids”. of nine children born tion, and the department Geographical Information System (GIS). The June 2, 1938, in Crystal successful candidate will possess considerable experience in the man- There will be a PRE-BID MEETING for 7036 Demolition of house Springs, Miss., to Sam agement and operation of a water distribution system and a degree on Friday August 8, 2014, 10:00AM at MCC – Maple Woods’ Facil- and Laura (Nichols) ity Services Dept., 2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64156. from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Minter. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer His parents; two environmental engineering, civil engineering or related field; or any brothers, Eddie and equivalent combination of experience and training which provides NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS www.kccall.com Alonzo; sister, Minnie The Chapter 353 Advisory Board of Kansas City, Missouri is issuing a Request for the essential knowledge, skills and abilities. The successful candidate Kay; grandson, Stacy Qualifications for legal services. These services are sought in connection with plans Roberson Jr., preced- will possess a demonstrated ability to follow a management style that and projects sponsored or administered by the Board. All work related thereto shall ed him in death. is input oriented and values problem solving and the development be subject to the Chapter 353 Advisory Board’s Affirmative Action Policy. Certified He attended Copiah Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE) are of partnerships and a desire to be part of an organization that values Elementary school in encouraged to apply. Crystal Springs, Miss. service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. Request for Qualifications packets will be available for download or e-mail at 9:00 He was a profes- The City offers an annual salary range of $64,979 to $84,968, and a.m., Friday, July 25, 2014 at www.edckc.com. Questions regarding the Request for sional meat cutter. He an attractive benefit package. Please submit an application to Randy Qualifications packet should be directed to Joseph F. Egan at (816) 221-2113 or by e- started his career at mail to [email protected]. Submissions will be due by Friday, August 8, 2014 at 5:00 Epstein, Gorin Mar- Peck, Personnel Manager, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, p.m. Submissions received after 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2014 will not be considered. kets, Hen House and Iowa 52001-4805 by August 18, 2014. The Personnel Office may The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. retired from Price be contacted at (563) 589-4125 or [email protected]. The Chopper. MBE/WBE/LBE INVITATION TO BID: He leaves to cherish employment application, benefit summary and job description are A.L. Huber, General Contractor, is seeking bids from qualified in his memory his sis- available at www.cityofdubuque.org. Women, minorities and quali- MBE/WBE/LBE subcontractors and suppliers for the New Orangutan ter, Shirley Minter Mc- fied persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE. Gee of St. Louis, Mo.; Exhibit at the Kansas City Zoo at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Mis- brothers, James Mint- souri. A.L. Huber has been hired as the Construction Manager and is er of New York, N.Y., Duplexes For Rent at this time seeking qualified subcontractor bids for Phase Two, which John Minter of Kansas includes the Demolition, Cast-In-Place Concrete (Flatwork), Shot- City, Mo., Frank Mint- 95th Holmes - Center School dist. 3 Bdrm crete, Masonry, Dry-Placed Stone, Structural Steel, Rough Carpen- er (Willetta) of Kansas Duplex Unit try, Wood Framing, Roofing and Sheet Metal, Joint Sealants, Doors/ City, Kas., Daniel Mint- 2 Bedroom, 1 or 1 1/2 Bath Duplexes 53rd & Paseo Frames/Hardware, Overhead Doors, Glass & Glazing, Floor Sealers, er (Pearl) of Madison, $500.00 - $625.00 Miss.; children, Thom- Washer/Dryer Hookups,Water Paid $695 Month Painting, Specialty Equipment, Signage, Site Furnishings, Animal as Earl Minter Jr., 816-550-4362 1 Month Deposit Holding Partitions, Rammed Earth Construction, Interior Plumb- Paula Minter, Kathy Water & Alarm ing, Interior HVAC, and Landscaping packages. Bid documents will Thomas (Patrick) System Incl. be available starting August 1, 2014 by sending a request to Jenni- Earl Thomas Maxwell All Classified Ads fer Morrison at [email protected] or by fax at 913-341-1940. (Wanda), Stephan Deadline–1 p.m. 816-444-3949 Wednesday Bids are due August 14, 2014 at 2:00PM. Please contact A.L. Huber Maxwell (Nancy), Stephanie Maxwell, at 913-341-4880. THE CALL Sports 20 WEEK OF AUGUST 1-7, 2014 Missouri Valley Tennis Pioneers To Be Inducted Into Black Tennis Hall Of Fame
By Tracy Allen Association section. “They would practice and their pioneering ventures says a lot about their CALL Staff Writer practice and before long, they be became pretty legacy in Kansas City and the national circuit. good players.” Beside the Kansas City inductees, others who It’s hard to ignore the pioneering efforts of “That was a huge impact on them but on the will join the local natives in this year’s class in- Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson. Same with the community too because it allowed other African clude Lendward Simpson, who became the first continual success of WTA legends, the Williams Americans to see two black women play ten- African American, in 1974, to play World Team sisters, Venus and Serena. nis around town. It heighten awareness around tennis, signing with the Detroit Loves. Also, But when it comes to blacks and tennis, you town,” continued Johnson. “You could say they he and Hall of Famer Bonnie Logan won the don’t have to go far to find local legends who were a venus and serena back in the ‘50s. Even ATA National Mixed Doubles four consecutive made an impact in the profession, on a national when you travel in the Missouri Valley circuit to- years from 1967-1970; Dr. Hubert A. Eaton Sr., and international scale. day, I hear white people say they remember the who won the ATA Junior title in 1933 and was Fortunately, Kansas City can take pride in (Fine) sisters. They were pretty well respected CIAA Singles champion in 1936. He served as former stars who made an impact during a time in that circle in that time.” ATA president from 1960 to 1970 and was re- when African Americans were still fighting for Johnson got to know the sisters back in the sponsible, in 1946, in helping Althea Gibson to basic civil rights. ‘90s and says he worked hard just to get them attend and graduate from high school. Also to Recently, families of three natives of the Mis- inducted into the Missouri Valley section Hall of be inducted will be Edgar G. Brown, who was souri Valley section -- two from Kansas City, Fame, of which they both achieved in 2000. the ATA Men’s Singles champion in 1922, 1923, Kas., learned they will be inducted in to the “to me, they were elated to get that, and it was 1928 and 1929 along with Henry Talbert, a ten- Black Tennis Hall of Fame later this summer. long overdue,” said Johnson. “This was pretty nis enthusiast who became the National Urban The late Mary Etta Fine and the late Eva Belle big for them, and i told them i do something spe- League’s Director of Veterans Affairs following Bracy of Kansas City, Kas., and the late Richard cial for them.” a stint serving in Vietnam. He became the first Hudlin are among the seven members of this That includes next week’s Black Tennis Hall African American to be a United States Tennis year’s Black Tennis Hall of Fame’s class. Mrs. of Fame. “Even though they’re not here, they’ll Association administrator on the national level. Fine, Mrs. Bracy and Hudlin are all being hon- get their recognition,” added Johnson, who The Black Tennis Hall of Fame began induct- ored as pioneers of the game within the black says that the sisters former church, the Fellow- ing individuals in 2008 with the inaugural class mary etta fine and community. ship Christian church of Kansas City, Kas., will being former players Ashe, Mrs. Gibson, Lucy eva belle FINE bracy To be selected has pioneers, individuals must also celebrate their induction in the upcoming Diggs Slowe and Tally Holmes, along with con- have an outstanding record of success on the weeks. tributors Rev. W.W. Walker, H. Stanton McCard, tennis court or have made exceptional contribu- “The Fine sisters, I didn’t know how well re- Dr. R. Walter Johnson and the American Tennis tions to the sport of tennis during segregation spected they were in tennis around here, espe- Association. and prior to civil rights legislation in 1964. cially with African Americans but to (receive the Other well known black stars inducted in- The induction ceremony will be held next induction), that is a big thing. They had a big im- clude, 2009, Zina Garrison -- the second black week, Thursday, Aug. 7, during the American pact in this area.” So much so, says Johnson and woman to reach a Grand Slam Final (1990) and Tennis Association Championships in Ft. Lau- others, that the Fine sisters were key in bring- the first black captain of the U.S. Federation derdale, Fla. ing Ashe and Ms. Gibson to Kansas City several Cup Team and the U.S. Olympic Team, and 2009, The Fine sisters, are natives of Kansas City, times for tennis exhibitions and events during Malivai Washington, the second black man to Kas., who learned the game of tennis from their the 1960s and ‘70s. reach a Grand Slam Final (Wimbledon, 1986). He older brother, Leo. The sisters won the Ameri- Hudlin played tennis at the University of Chi- has victories over Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, can Tennis Association (ATA) National Women’s cago from 1926 to 1928, serving as team captain Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Jimmy Connors, Doubles championship in 1955, 1957 and 1958. of the 1928 team. Hudlin was the first African Michael Chang and Gustavo Kuertan. Mrs. Fine also won the mixed doubles national American to serve as captain of a tennis team at Besides, those, other greats include Leslie Al- championship in 1951 with her brother Leo, and a Big Ten conference school. len (in 1981, she won the Avon Championships the women’s singles title in 1958. At the height of In 1945, he filed a lawsuit against the MUNY of Detroit to become the first African American her career, Mrs. Fine was Althea Gibson’s dear Tennis Association of St. Louis to open public woman to win a major tennis tournament since friend and often considered one of her toughest tennis facilities to all players. Hudlin won his le- Althea Gibson won the U.S. Open in 1958), Os- rivals. gal challenge, allowing for black tennis players car Johnson (first black man to win a USTA Both sisters were college graduates and taught to participate in tournaments in St. Louis. national title); 2010, Rodney Harmon (the first school in the Kansas City, Kas., Public schools. Hudlin also spent time in St. Louis with Mrs. black coach of the Men’s U.S. Olympic team) and “The thing about the Fine sisters, they were Gibson and Arthur Ashe, playing at the Armory Katrina Adams (she won 20 WTA Tour Doubles both self taught,” said Fred Johnson, diversity tennis courts. Hudlin passed away in 1976. titles and had a career high ranking of No. 8 in richard hudlin inclusion manager for the Missouri Valley Tennis To have three area greats be recognized for doubles and No. 67 in singles). Former Lightweight Boxing Champ Green Dies K.C.K. Boxer Once Sparred fights until he turned pro in 1950. He was man- record was 45 bouts: 20 wins (10KO), 21 losses, Golden Gloves Novice Champion with a 7-0 aged by Bill Swift and co-managed by Frank Si- and 3 draws. amateur record. Rodney K. Green Jr., was a With Sugar Ray Robinson, natra, while living and boxing in New York. Green Sr., was a boxing coach for Sumner three-time Golden Gloves Champion, with a 24-3 Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson Green was the first boxer from the Kansas Recreation center and JFK Recreation center. amateur record. Robyn A. Green was a one time City area to fight at Madison Square Garden. In He was the Sports Director of Kansas City, Kas., Golden Gloves Champion, with a 16-2 record. By Tracy Allen addition to New York, he traveled throughout where he completed his tenure of 30 plus years Bell Recreation center, under the direction CALL Staff Writer the world and boxed in weight classes from wel- at Simon B. Bell Recreation center. of the late Green, won many team trophies be- terweight to light-heavyweight. He achieved great notoriety from train- cause he used his boxing skills to help develop A former area light- At the age of 23, he was Kansas’ light-heavy- ing thousands of Golden Gloves and National and nurture several of his boxers into national weight boxing champi- weight champion. As his boxing career devel- Champions throughout the Kansas City area. He champions and professional boxers. It includes, on who once served as oped, he became a sparring partner to several notably trained Ron Marsh, Preacher Durham, Ronnell Jones, Wardell Williams, Kevin Gran- a sparing partner with boxing legends including, Sugar Ray Robinson, Tony Chiaverini, Steve Martin and Lary Martin tham, Randy Carver, Mike Tucker, Paul Lewis, boxing greats Sugar Sonny Liston, Joe Schmolze, Archie Moore, Emil (a Golden Gloves seven time champion). Kendall Neal and Maurice Brantley. Ray Robinson, Sonny Griffin and Floyd Patterson. He also trained and managed three of his sons Green Sr. also co-trained World Kick-Boxing Liston, and Floyd Pat- Throughout his boxing career he fought three throughout their amateur and professional ca- Champions: Bob Thurman, Steve Macky and top terson, has died. World Class Champions: Doug Jones, Bob Fos- reers. LeRoy Green Jr., was a two-time Golden contender Jeff Payne. LeRoy definitely devel- LeRoy Green Sr. died ter, and Jimmy Ellis. He earned credits as being Gloves Champion in the novice and open divi- oped a high caliber series of fighters, too many on July 22. The former leroy green sr. a “man of a million moves”, a “fast smooth boxer sions. He also had 113 professional rounds with to mention. Kansas City, Kas., na- and a student at his game”. He was also known a 47.62 KOs. Rodney K. Green Sr., was a seven Green Sr., a member of the Kansas City Jazz tive was a two-time as a boxer who used short jolting punches with time Golden Gloves Champion with a 187-9 ama- Ambassadors Association, leaves to mourn long Golden Gloves champion and also a former box- a tough defense, along with a powerful “right” teur record. He had a professional record of 12- time and devoted friend, Betty Stacey. ing coach serving at several recreation center in hand. While sparring with the BEST he was 1. Gary B. Green had an amateur record of 2-2. Homegoing services were held on Monday, the Kansas City, Kas., community. quoted, “I try to learn something from the BEST The late boxing talent extended to his grand- July 28, at The Cathedral Immaculate Concep- Green Sr. began boxing in 1949, at the Edg- and put it in a style of my own”. His professional sons as well. LeRoy Green III, was a one time tion. Interment, Memorial Park cemetery. erton (Kas.) Boxing Club. He had 235 amateur Sporting Legends Induction To Include Chiefs’ Great Hunt
Lamar Hunt, Peter Vermes, into the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Hunt was age as manager, best among any coach in club •••• awarded their Medal of Honor in 1999. Clark history. Sporting Park will host the opening four Jimmy Conrad To Be Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Vermes, as a player was one of the team’s most matches in the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Inducted Into Sporting Hall Chiefs, will attend Friday’s ceremony on his fa- imposing defenders. He anchored the backline Championship on October 15 and 16. ther’s behalf. from 2000-2002, starting 78 games and garnering “This tournament provides fans with another By Tracy Allen “My family and I are thrilled that my father La- MLS Defender of the Year honors in 2000. Kan- opportunity to see some of the best women’s CALL Staff Writer mar will be inducted into the Sporting Legends sas City allowed just 29 goals in 32 regular sea- soccer players in the world compete on the in- hall of honor this weekend,” Clark Hunt said. son games that year with 17 shutouts en route ternational level,” said U.S. Soccer President One was responsible for the creation of Major “Although he always shied away from individual to winning the MLS Cup and MLS Supporters’ Sunil Gulati. League Soccer. Another once played for the U.S. accolades, I know that this honor would have Shield. He earned 67 caps for the U.S. Men’s Na- “We look forward to an exciting World Cup National team in the ‘90 World Cup and helped been especially meaningful to him, because of tional Team from 1988-1997 and competed at the qualifying round played in the United States at Kansas City win its first major soccer champi- his unwavering affection for the sports fans in 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Vermes, the only some of the best stadiums in the world in front onship. The other, was a World Cup participant Kansas City and his unbridled passion for the person to win the MLS Cup as both a player and of passionate football fans,” said CONCACAF but also, helped lead Kansas City to a MLS Cup sport of soccer in the United States. We are very a coach with the same team, was inducted into President Jeffrey Webb. appearance. grateful to our partners and friends at Sporting the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013. The tournament will feature eight countries The late Lamar Hunt, Sporting Kansas City KC for recognizing Lamar.” Conrad made 204 appearances for the club from North America, Central America and the Technical Director Peter Vermes and former Vermes, who played for Sporting K.C. when from 2003-2010 and scored 17 goals, the most Caribbean region vying for berths in the 2015 Sporting K.C. player Jimmy Conrad are being they were the Wizards and were owned by La- by a defender in team history. He guided Kan- FIFA Women’s World Cup next summer. As host honored as newest members of Sporting Leg- mar Hunt and Clark, said, “To be honored as a sas City to the 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup of the Women’s World Cup, Canada has secured ends. The three are being inducted tonight, Sporting Legend is not only a proud moment, and an appearance in MLS Cup later that sea- its berth, so the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Friday, Aug. 1, into the hall of honor during an but a humbling accolade from the perspective of son. The centerback was a six-time MLS All-Star Championship will include the USA, Mexico, on-field ceremony at Sporting Park during half- all the great people that have been involved in (2004-2009), a four-time MLS Best XI selection Costa Rica, Guatemala and four teams to be de- time of Sporting Kansas City’s match against the shaping this organization,” said Vermes, who not (2004-2006, 2008) and the 2005 MLS Defender of termined at the CFU Women’s Caribbean Cup Philadelphia Union. only led Sporting K.C. to the 2013 MLS Cup but the Year. He also captained the club from 2006- from Aug. 19-26. An initiative launched in 2013, Sporting Leg- also, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall 2009. All eight countries, including the U.S. Wom- ends pays tribute to club icons and provides a of Fame last year. Vermes’ Sporting squad cur- Conrad earned 27 caps for the U.S. Men’s Na- en’s National Team, will kick off their qualifying platform for inductees to re-engage with the lo- rently is first in the MLS Eastern Conference. “I tional Team, winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup campaigns in Kansas City, Kas., with their first cal soccer community. Vermes and Conrad were thank all those that voted for me and I appreci- in 2005 and competing at the 2006 FIFA World of three group stage matches. Sporting Park will selected among five finalists via a weighted vote ate the opportunity to be a part of this organiza- Cup in Germany. He won MLS Cup in 2001 with host international doubleheaders on back-to- through social media and SportingKC.com. tion for as long as I have. I have never and will the San Jose Earthquakes. back nights beginning with Group A on October Sporting Club selected Hunt as an honorary never take the opportunity to represent Kansas “After plying my trade for eight years in a city 15 and followed by Group B on October 16. inductee for his pivotal role in founding Major City for granted.” that I came to know and love, I am incredibly The full tournament schedule, including oppo- League Soccer, the Kansas City professional Vermes, Sporting Kansas City’s manager since honored to be recognized as a Sporting Legend,” nents and kickoff times, will be set at the Final soccer organization and pioneering the sport’s 2009, is the second-longest serving head coach Conrad said. “I want to thank everyone along the Draw on Sept. 5 in Miami. Ticket information growth in the United States. The Hunt Sports in team history. He has won two major trophies way who gave me the confidence to become that will be made available in the near future. Group owned the Kansas City Wizards from -- the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the caliber of player and I can’t emphasize enough All matches during the 2014 CONCACAF their inaugural 1996 season until 2006, as well 2013 MLS Cup championship -- as well as two how much this induction means to me and my Women’s Championship will be televised live as the Columbus Crew (1996-2013) and Dallas MLS Eastern Conference regular season titles family.” across FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2 or FOX Soc- Burn/FC Dallas (2003-present). A 1992 inductee (2011, 2012). He owns a .570 winning percent- cer Plus.