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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Last Tuesday’s Election did not disappoint as five candidates for the Democratic Primary surged with a flurry of activity by all candidates before the August 2nd Primary. When the smoke had cleared, it was Jerome Barnes who received the most votes to move on to the November 8th General Election.
Mr.
Barnes will face Bill VanBuskirk who was unopposed in the Republican Primary.
The
total number of votes, influenced by the crowded field of candidates, brought
out a high number of voters, for a total of 4,951 votes cast.
Unofficial
results from the Missouri Secretary of State office are shown below.
State
Representative - District 28
DEMOCRAT
Jim
Aziere 946 30.814%
Josh
Greene 202 6.580%
Jerome
Barnes 1,212 39.479%
Pat
Riehle 128 4.169%
Diane
Krizek 582 18.958%
REPUBLICAN
William
E. (Bill) Van Buskirk 1,881 100.000%
Some interesting footnotes to last Tuesday’s election . . .
Which
most people will recognize as Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s
campaign slogan. It caused me to wonder . . . Trump was not on the ballot. So
why should the cap be removed?
Many
candidates give their poll workers t-shirts to wear at the polls. A good
example would be the successful campaign of the Democratic (District 28) winner
Jerome Barnes. I cannot help but wonder if his workers were required to remove
their t-shirts before casting their vote!
This
is one rule the Jackson County Election Board may want to take another look at
before the November General Election.
WE ALSO RECEIVED a report of candidate Josh Greene’s yard signs being removed from
yards on the morning of the election. Witnesses say a heavy set man who was
dressed rather slovenly was seen removing the signs. One of the homeowners
affected thought they may have picked up an image of the individual on their
home security camera. We told the homeowner we would link the video if he wants
it published. We have not received a response as of publication time.
A LITTLE BROU-HA-HA has erupted over a letter sent by Raytown Parks and Recreation
Board member Chris Rathbone. Rathbone penned a letter to voters in Ward 2
urging them to “not vote” for Jim Aziere in the August 2nd
Democratic Primary.
One
of the most upset individuals in Raytown over the letter is Randy Battagler,
owner of the Raytown Times. He is also a personal friend of the Ward 2
Alderman.
In
an editorial last week Battagler attacked Rathbone for sending the letter,
calling it dirty politics. He even claimed that Rathbone had not written the
letter.
Battagler
wrote, “I wonder who wrote it for him since I know him well and doubt that he
could write such a letter.”
We
know Chris Rathbone too. And, we can assure you he is smart and eloquent enough
to have written the letter.
We
have seen a copy of the letter and can also assure our readers that Mr.
Rathbone had his facts straight. In other words, there was nothing “dirty” about him writing a letter outlining Mr.
Aziere’s record.
We wonder if the letter was effective.
The
precinct reports for the August 2nd election should be out in a
couple of weeks. Greg and I will be checking those results . . . particularly
the results from the precincts in Ward 2. Aziere should have done well in his
home ward. If he did not, the credit would rightfully go to Rathbone for
Aziere’s second place finish in the Primary Election.
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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Check
This Out!!!
One
of my neighbors and I ran into each other at the Raytown Farmer’s
Market this weekend. After doing a little shopping at the market we decided to check
out the new “Smoothie Bar” located in the Raytown Plaza next door to Body Wise
Solutions.
Solutions.
The
Smoothie Bar is named 40/40/20 SMOOTHIE SHOP. It is owned and operated by Efrem Williams and
his wife, Jill Parrish. They are also the owners of Body Wise Solutions. Both
of them are licensed Personal Trainers and licensed Massage Therapists.
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| 40/40/20 PROTEIN SMOOTHIE SHOP |
Opening
a Smoothie Bar next door to their training facility made sense. The stylish
décor relaxes you the minute you step into the comfortable surroundings of the
Smoothie Bar.
But
you do not have to be a body fitness type to enjoy what they have to offer.
They
specialize in Salads, Gourmet Cupcakes , and, of course Smoothies.
Mindy
and I tried out the Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. Our verdict . . . .
“Delicious, filling, rich tasting, high in protein, yet low in fat and
calories”.
So
if you want a treat that is as good for you as it tastes, check out the
40/40/20 Smoothie Bar at the Raytown Plaza.
Efrem
told us he is open every day (except Sundays) from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Thank
You!!! BY PAUL LIVIUS
PARK BOARD DESERVES AN "ATTABOY AWARD"Recognition is due the Raytown Parks and Recreations folks for repairing the parking lot light at the main shelter house at Coleman Park. It’s nice to know you are listening. Many thanks!
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| RAYTOWN FARMER'S MARKET |
We also want to give a shout out to the Raytown Farmer’s Market this week.
The Raytown
Farmer’s Market is unique to the area. All the produce at the market is
organically grown and free of gmo enhancements. The peak of the growing season
is upon us. So take advantage of the Market which is open on Thursday
afternoons and Saturday across from the Green Space located at 62nd
and Raytown Road. Use this link to visit the Raytown Farmer’s Market website:
RAYTOWN FARMERS MARKET
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| JUNK CARS ON 59TH ST. |
Raytown
Code enforcement has a lot on their plate, but we wonder if they are missing
some of the eyesores people pass to as their drive to the new Downtown Raytown
streetscape.
The
business located at 59th and Raytown Trafficway, just north of the
new streetscape, looks like a junk yard. Half-cannibalized vehicles in various
states of disrepair are parked on a lot overgrown with weeds. To make matters
worse, it is located directly across from the Raytown Chamber of Commerce
headquarters!
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| OVERGROWN WEEDS ON 63RD STREET |
The
western entrance to the new city streetscape is 63rd Street. The
large open field just east of Blue Ridge Elementary has been cut
That’s
our two cents worth this week. What do you think? Please take the time to let
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I would presume that means staff time and that means tax dollars! I hope they are charging him appropriately for the staff time.Oh, if one knows Joe, one knows that he cannot write that intelligently so I imagine he has help from other sources
Thank you for your kind words but I do not deserve any credit for Jerome Barnes victory. I simply sent out a letter so that voters could make an informed decision. He ran a great campaign and got the voters to show up for him. Jerome Barnes, his family, and team deserve all the credit.
No election board can change a Missouri General Assembly ruling of statues. Electionerring within a polling place is quite clear in chapter 115 of the said book. Election officials are sworn to uphold the laws within the book of election offenses.
A t-shirt with political campaigning would be asked to be turned inside out. A cap that represents a political party would be asked to be removed. This has been a law forever.
Regarding my story about the Trump hat. I would agree with your story about having to remove electioneering clothing for issues and people on the ballot. Last Tuesday did not have presidential candidates on the ballot. Given that fact, the enforcement was a little over the top. I am curious, I know a lot of our readers are regular voters. Can any of them remember seeing anyone turn a campaign shirt inside out at a poll so they could vote? What do the election officials do if it is the only article of clothing a voter is wearing (I mean from the waist up!)?
I would really be curious to know.
I also wonder about the interpretation and enforcement of section 115. I know many voters carry in material given to them by campaign workers. Wouldn't that fall under the rule as regards electioneering?
I will check up Section 115 of Missouri State Statutes and comment on it later.
You have been mislead.
I openly had on my Kennedy for President t-shirt, a remake form 1960.
I actually had it on to have the confrontation with the under trained election workers.
I am please they didn't say anything.
They did start to say I needed a photo id, but one of the other workers said "NO" we don't need photo ids.
Over the years I have seen these great minds think folks cannot take sample ballots or had written reminders with them into the build, which is not the case. They just cannot have viable for others.
I have seen the workers take down signs saying they are viable from the building, but the law says cannot be within 25 feet of the door. Yes, they were forced to put the signs back up.
Until we standup to those who work to withhold our VOTE America will continue to degrade.
Unless times have changed, when I lived in Raytown tall grass and weeds (or anything for that matter) was NOT enforced unless someone made a complaint. Codes didn't have staff time to patrol. There were times one of my neighbors called Jim Aziere because her call to codes was useless. I suggest that the junk cars and tall grass be reported to Codes!
I have known Joe for many years and have found him to be very intelligent. He can certainly is able to write in an articulate manner.
Andy Whiteman
As Peter said a politiical party And yes the hat is promoting a Political party. All literature is placed In a trash receptical or in ones purse etc because it too is a form of electioneering and that has to stay 25 ft from a polling place. A lot of people have never educated themselves on such matters as state election laws and offenses. You can go to mo. Gov or any election board within the state of mo. To recieve a copy
I have heard Van Buskirk speak many times the last being at the candidate form at city hall the end of July. Mr. Van Buskirk gave thought to the questions being asked before giving an answer untrue of Mr. Barnes giving quick answers never really thinking through the question or the answer he should give. Again I say Van Buskirk is the real man for the job. To bad Nick you can't think for yourself you vote party I vote for the man who can do the job.
Andy Whiteman
It could be they have election works that services are no longer needed.
I recall four years ago stopping by a poll and speaking with a candidate a lady came out as mad has everything as she was trying to get someone to come out to the car so her elderly mother who was disable could vote.
I said they have o allow this as it is part of the law. She said she tried to tell that to one of the male election workers who had a judge button on and he said "NO" and that he was in change and that was how it was going to be.
I asked for them to wait and I would speak to whoever else was in charge. The other on sight judge agree they had to come to to car and said give them about 5 minutes and they would be out, which they did.
I didn't say anything more, but reported this to the election board so they could either retrain or clean out the bad workers.
By not reporting to the election board the problem will never really be fixed.
Since I am disabled, I have voted absentee since before I left Raytown. I vote from my desk at home taking several days to think out my decision before I cast my votes and mail it back.
Andy Whiteman
I told them that I would move my sign, but I did not like being told I was wrong when I was not. I suggested that in the future they set up the booths differently so that this would not be a problem. To this day, they still set up the voting booths the same way inside.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog was edited to remove vulgar language.
This newer board is very objective as compared to yours who just wasted salary on whatever the City Manager could think of, if it be waste or unneeded salaries. I wonder what the legal fees are for the TIF dispute with Fire are, all because our professional city staff cant file reports? Or how many MILLIONS in the hole we are for the Walmart.
My suggestion is to stop your name calling and get big boy pants on.
I see cops all over the place so not sure you know what you are talking about. Sounds like a complainer with no solutions... or as I calls them....whiners !!
Its obvious who you are. And who made that complaint to the state Creamer? Your friend at the Raytown Times, all for political purposes. Havent you embarassed yourself enough? How funny you are trying to stay relevant.
Uneducated opinion... check
Apparently used vulgar language... check
Referred to the "disgraceful seven" without any real understanding... check
Oh Hi Mr. Creamer
For future reference, please do us a favor and leave this town. We don't need any more of your idiocy here. I saw the death threat that you made on Facebook to a certain alderman. You are a disgraceful person, yet you have to feel like you matter. It's truly pitiful.
Also, let's defend Jim Aziere who not only voted for the same thing that you are complaining that Teeman voted for (but let's praise that worthless husk of skin), but was obviously talking in favor of an additional sales tax to prop up SUPER TRASH water park. Sure, yeah. That makes COMPLETE sense. Go back to your cave troll!
This seemed to make him feel more complete and wanted
Why not share love upon his hate and we all can drive down 66th St and when we get to Rose Ln honk and wave at the house on the NE corner.
It is sickening to see the city do this and even more sickening that the Mayor and BOA has allowed this to occur.
Seems he has decide to let everyone know he has a drug addiction.
I don't know about everyone else, but based on his writings I think we all figured that out.
What a crock you have posted! Our Police, EMS and Fire Dept. are the best in KC area. If you have evidence to otherwise put it out there for all to see. You, Aziere and Joe Creamer are full of hot air. All blow and no show
Looks like the City is getting two for one with him being Economic Development AND Public Information Officer where they were once two jobs. I say good move Mayor
I base this on facts
1.) Paying people $9 doesn't keep or attract the BEST people
2.) Leaving the city with 1 or NO ambulance because they cannot staff them
3.) Deciding to wait on a 2nd Raytown ambulance when 2 KC units were already on sight and could transfer someone
Care to make any other statements that FACTS do not support!