tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post2623014986584101834..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: In This Week's Raytown ReportGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86614670475055285192011-02-19T05:14:16.080-06:002011-02-19T05:14:16.080-06:00hi, new to the site, thanks.hi, new to the site, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39425314217746563792010-04-19T08:00:34.699-05:002010-04-19T08:00:34.699-05:00Sofa King,
I don't get mad,
I will be 62 this ...Sofa King,<br />I don't get mad,<br />I will be 62 this month and I'm in the twilight of my<br />business life. I don't have much fight left in me anymore.<br />Ten years ago when I tried to form a downtown business<br />owners association nobody would back me. They believed<br />everything that came out of City Hall and it doesn't look like<br />much has changed.<br />I learned early on that when you talk face to face with people<br />they will agree with you but, getting them to go with you to City Hall,<br />well, lets just say it won't happen. Even your strongest backers<br />will find a reason not to show up. Believe me I did just that.<br />I stood in front of ten aldermen and the mayor and read a composition<br />of issues we, downtown businesses and property owners, wanted to<br />talk to them about. I was the only one that showed up. They voted <br />5 to talk to us and 5 not to talk to us. Mayor Frank voted the deciding vote. She voted no. But, she said they would talk about in their executive meeting after the city council meeting, that was for TV. The non TV vote was 2 for and 8<br />against talking to us.<br />I'm sure they thought that I was the only complainer and they didn't put much into<br />what I was about. <br />After that I knew where I stood.<br />I started out with a fire in my soul but, now.....it's just a flicker.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41196805290707631052010-04-18T20:06:32.124-05:002010-04-18T20:06:32.124-05:00There is also the olde Jeep dealership on 350 Hwy....There is also the olde Jeep dealership on 350 Hwy. Using either one, they could put both businesses into the same building!<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-2948077427188889152010-04-18T19:28:08.542-05:002010-04-18T19:28:08.542-05:00The Dodge dealership at 350 and Raytown Rd is te o...The Dodge dealership at 350 and Raytown Rd is te only one big enough to support a grocery store and an I-HOP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-36199554687145908682010-04-17T21:24:23.897-05:002010-04-17T21:24:23.897-05:00April 16, 2010 12:14 PM, Thanks for the suggestion...April 16, 2010 12:14 PM, Thanks for the suggestion but I don't go to Lees Summit. I organize my trips to make more than one stop. You may think I only count driving time, but I time the whole trip from leaving to returning because I am overloaded with not enough time to do everything due to my disability. I went to Hy-Vee and Arbys in Raytown tonight and that was more than 1 hour. I rarely go out because even a local trip is time consuming.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-10736584023396491432010-04-16T20:19:16.536-05:002010-04-16T20:19:16.536-05:00Pat, Aldi's has really low prices! Much lower...Pat, Aldi's has really low prices! Much lower than regular grocery stores. Rarely do they have brand names. Usually they are unknown brands or marked "made for Aldis." I suspect they are made by the big brands with a different label. I would expect people to complain because the prices can take people from Hy-Vee, Apple Market, and Walmart. I doubt they will impact any business but when I moved to KCMO, my Realtor told me she did all of her shopping at Aldis. Of course there are always people who do their shopping only at a certain store.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-72221157894519044902010-04-16T12:39:28.122-05:002010-04-16T12:39:28.122-05:00Andy,
I really don't know who would complain a...Andy,<br />I really don't know who would complain about an Aldi<br />but, I really don't think Raytown can support anymore<br />grocery stores. <br />However, every grocery store has it's followers. <br />Not knowing which property has been bought it's hard<br />to say if it will make it or not.<br />My guess is, the further away from Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee<br />the better for any new store.<br />At any rate vacant buildings on 350hwy look bad and, lets face<br />facts. Raytown is hurting for income, so if they don't give away<br />everything again, this new store could help Raytown's tax income.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-17150160138381520042010-04-16T12:20:02.406-05:002010-04-16T12:20:02.406-05:00Pat,
I am glad you are now upset. However, do be...Pat,<br /><br />I am glad you are now upset. However, do be mad at me be mad at those who are working against people like you and turn things around.<br /><br />Be the leader, Be the voice for small business in Raytown.<br /><br />You and I both know Vicki and the Chamber are not that voice. <br /><br />We all need you mad and to use your anger to start up a good of business owners who care about the future of Raytown. Business owners that will stand together and address the city as a whole when one of you is the target of city hall.<br /><br />Yes, I have spoken with small business owners and I have seen this targeting going on, but the only way to win is to unite.<br /><br />So be mad as you want at me, but take the bull by the horn and lead our city for we need a leader.<br /><br />Yes, I have my issues with Flynn as I don't believe they really care about Raytown.<br /><br />However, I do believe your heart is in the right place, but you just need pushed to become the leader we need.<br /><br />Please think about it and provide the direct we need to keep downtown Raytown alive.Sofa Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32589467601758405272010-04-16T12:14:02.178-05:002010-04-16T12:14:02.178-05:00Three hours? There's better routes to 75th and...Three hours? There's better routes to 75th and Wornall than going via Sedalia! <br /><br />Also there's one up on 23rd St. near Lee's Summit Road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12398050262816253582010-04-16T10:42:55.782-05:002010-04-16T10:42:55.782-05:00I am Glad to hear that Aldi's is coming to Ray...I am Glad to hear that Aldi's is coming to Raytown but I doubt they will open before I move. They have a lot of things that cost less than regular stores. If I am still here, it will save me a 3 hour trip to 75th and Wornall.<br /><br />I am surprised no one is complaing that it will hurt present Raytown merchants nut maybe they haven't had time to read the post.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-51100535238734158652010-04-16T07:03:42.063-05:002010-04-16T07:03:42.063-05:00Which lot did you say was purchased?Which lot did you say was purchased?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6770326528833185702010-04-15T22:40:39.416-05:002010-04-15T22:40:39.416-05:00Yeah you heard it here first Raytown is getting tw...Yeah you heard it here first Raytown is getting two new businesses an I Hop and an Aldi's. Overheard it after a few beers from a Crawford. Apparently a developer has purchased one of their lots that are vacant. Good for RaytownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73440443070873514382010-04-15T15:12:46.405-05:002010-04-15T15:12:46.405-05:00Greg, I was hoping you would publish this on your ...Greg, I was hoping you would publish this on your site. It is for a great cause<br /><br />Dear fellow citizens of Raytown:<br /><br />I am participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City's most important annual fundraiser, Summer Bowl For Kids' Sake. <br /><br />This organization matches children from one-parent homes with adult volunteers who meet with their Little Brother or Little Sister every week. The success stories are amazing. I have personally gotten to know a talented 7 year-old boy named Tre. This connection would not have been possible with out BBBS of Kansas City.<br /><br />I know with the nation's economic struggles, everyone's wallet is a little light, but I feel compelled to ask for any assistance you may be able to spare? Any amount helps, be it as little as $20, $10, or even $5. <br /><br />* Donate Online Now - You can pay online by visiting my page at the link below <br /><br />http://bbbskc.kintera.org/summerbowl2010/danielthode<br /><br />or <br /><br />+ Send me an email at daniel.thode@gmail.com and we can make separate arrangements.<br /><br />Thanks for helping me help Big Brothers Big Sisters!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Daniel ThodeDaniel Thodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238549809128030645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76437177903111800792010-04-15T07:19:02.981-05:002010-04-15T07:19:02.981-05:00To the "Sofa King"
Now you have made it ...To the "Sofa King"<br />Now you have made it personal.<br />I have contributed to good candidates in the past.<br />I donate to REAP and I also donate to the some of the <br />Chamber's causes.<br />You need to come out from behind that sofa, because I have spoken at City Council meetings when it came to this city taking away<br />downtown business owners property.<br />When I do speak up, some people tell me to shut-up and move my business out of Raytown. When I don't speak up, people like you wonder why.<br />I can't win but, I will tell you this, at least I sign my name to everything I write!<br />I don't hide behind a piece of furniture.<br />I'm also too head strong to care what people think about me. The people that know me know where I stand and how much I really care for this town and fellow business owners.<br />While we are at it what has the Sofa King done for Raytown?Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29653107072135170382010-04-15T07:15:30.509-05:002010-04-15T07:15:30.509-05:00You are so wrong about Pat Casady not helping cand...You are so wrong about Pat Casady not helping candidates that run for office. He has helped MANY candidates for city office in the past and I'm sure he will help others in the future. I agree, he appears to care more about Raytown than this "slum lord" Gary Knabe. The voters just keep voting these losers in for mayor and aldermen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-54742014753515811692010-04-15T06:22:54.579-05:002010-04-15T06:22:54.579-05:00I see it is time to attack Pat Casady again! It se...I see it is time to attack Pat Casady again! It seems Flynn has been picked out to be be attacked as well.<br /><br />Why? Pat is a local businessman. Flynn is a local businessman. They pay their taxes on time. <br /><br />Pat has every right to give his opinion on Raytown. And he does so without personally going after others. Plus, he has the guts to sign his name to his comments. <br /><br />Unlike his antagonist, who left his name off his rant. <br /><br />I wonder if the one going after Casady would do the same for another downtown businessman?<br /><br />Gary Knabe does not pay the city property tax on his property. He owns property that is little more than a mosquito infested swamp in a residential neighborhood and refuses to have it cleaned up.<br /><br />If you want to take your frustration out on someone, go after Knabe. At least there is really something to be upset about. <br /><br />Businessmen like Casady and Flynn support our city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-58095970057623974382010-04-14T21:29:50.956-05:002010-04-14T21:29:50.956-05:00Maybe Truth Watch has it right...
"In the re...Maybe Truth Watch has it right...<br /><br />"In the rears" that is; I sure feel like I am taking in the rear when I am paying my share and others cannot do the same.<br /><br />I am not sure Mr./Mrs. Truth Watch may have a sense of humor and was playing with words.<br /><br />Either way I want to thank them for the information. However, would they provide information on where I could review this stuff.Over Taxed Tax Payernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-50945992048075543972010-04-14T20:39:33.430-05:002010-04-14T20:39:33.430-05:00I wish more citizens who are concerned about Rayto...I wish more citizens who are concerned about Raytown would speak to the Board of Aldermen. I have the feeling they tend to ignore one person but if several spoke up, it might be different.<br /><br />Actually I am wondering why I take the time since I am moving. Maybe it is because what this Board does impacts me until I sell my house if I am lucky enough to find a buyer.<br /><br />This city's looking like a ghetto sure doesn't help home sales. Why would anyone buy here? The streets aren't maintained and the property taxes as well as personal property taxes are outrageous with 69% going to the Dysfunctional School District. Consequently only the rich could afford to buy in Raytown. Why would the rich want to live here? Department Heads don't live in Raytown. Does that say anything? <br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663722316994895141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-61034371753185651692010-04-14T20:02:57.106-05:002010-04-14T20:02:57.106-05:00Truth Watch: I know we all feel taxes are paid &qu...Truth Watch: I know we all feel taxes are paid "in the rears," but if taxes go unpaid past the deadline they are considered to be "in arrears." <br /><br />However, I enjoy a good Freudian slip as much as the next guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67936835913058909342010-04-14T16:01:48.491-05:002010-04-14T16:01:48.491-05:00Pat
While I think about it what have you done for...Pat<br /><br />While I think about it what have you done for our city?<br /><br />This time it is a question!!!<br /><br />You complain on this blog, but I have spoken with prior city candidates and none have recieved a dime from you.<br /><br />You complain on the blog, but I have never heard you speak up at a Board of Alderman meeting.<br /><br />(Thank you, Andy, for giving your time to address the Board of Alderman on a regular base)<br /><br />You complain on the blog, but have you started any business or homeowners group to address your complaints.<br /><br />You complain on the blog, but have you taken the time to start a petition to have a city audit.<br /><br />So again I ask, what have you done for Raytown lately!Sofa Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-73243662065370511212010-04-14T15:56:01.238-05:002010-04-14T15:56:01.238-05:00Pat,
What has Flyn's done for Raytown!
NOTE:...Pat,<br /><br />What has Flyn's done for Raytown!<br /><br />NOTE: That is not a question, but a simple point they have not done a darn thing to help improve our town.<br /><br />If local business what our support then they need to support us too.<br /><br />Don't forget or be fooled Flyn's who as I recall is truely the only local trash service. However, they didn't want Raytown to go to a single hauler becasue they couldn't handle the extra accounts.<br /><br />Now here is were it get very foggy as just a year or two later they bought the contracts of another hauler, which increased their customer base. <br /><br />So what is it with FLYNN can they are can they not provide Raytown with the service we all need.<br /><br />Now don't forget and I am sure Flyn's would like you to. A single hauler would save everyone one a lot of money on trash service.<br /><br />So I guess Flynn's would prefer to take advantage of us all and not help us save a few dollars.Sofa Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-11589191971509098902010-04-14T07:22:31.791-05:002010-04-14T07:22:31.791-05:00To Anonymous 8:34,
I understand you don't care...To Anonymous 8:34,<br />I understand you don't care much for Randy Battagler.<br />But, tell me why you would stop doing business with <br />Raytown businesses that advertise in his paper?<br />They have done nothing to you.<br />We Raytown business owners have a hard enough time<br />making it without being shunned for advertising in the only<br />paper Raytown has to offer.<br />We can't rely on City Hall for any help. We don't have any traffic<br />since they shut down the 63rd street bridge. Now we may be facing<br />another developer that surly will want to remove most of the small businesses<br />from the old church or "green area."<br />I'm not standing up for Mr.Battagler, I'm standing up for any business<br />in Raytown. We need all the support we can get.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-61247162944586979112010-04-13T22:38:15.197-05:002010-04-13T22:38:15.197-05:00Truth Watch,
Thank you for this insightful inform...Truth Watch,<br /><br />Thank you for this insightful information. <br /><br />Why do people who cannot manager their own finances keep thinking that have what it takes to manage public funds?<br /><br />Those candidates who have not paid their taxes or cannot seem to get in touch with the reality of paying their taxes need to find a way to have their names removed from the ballot.<br /><br />I hope you provide information like this in the other races. <br /><br />Well I have always said troubles will catch up with you so live your life honest and you will have nothing to find you when you lest need it to.<br /><br />I guess these candidates just don’t care what people find out.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-21272155048767653062010-04-13T19:41:04.261-05:002010-04-13T19:41:04.261-05:00Note to the individual who sent the "truth wa...Note to the individual who sent the "truth watch" message. <br /><br />If you substantiate the claims in your post, I will print them. <br /><br />Until then, the message stays on the back burner.Greg Waltersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-46266970334446172822010-04-13T18:41:53.052-05:002010-04-13T18:41:53.052-05:00Truth watch seems to be a nice catch prash used by...Truth watch seems to be a nice catch prash used by the news media to keep a watchful eye on the political commercials candidates run. However, this only is from the position that is presented within those commercials and not any other area that may help the votes make an educated decision.<br /><br />In order to bring some dignity and ethics back into the political process we need to look at the individuals and public information that shows the try character of the individual who is seeking office. With that said I would like to provide the following finds for the candidates seeking to be the next State Representative for the 48th District.<br /><br />The areas reviewed for both real estate and personal property taxes over the past two years as well as any court cases on Casenet. <br /><br />NOTE: This is not an endorsement, but meant to help my fellow citizen honest and ethical individuals to represent them. Taxes are reflective for property (real estate and personal) where candidate is listed in the title. Court cases are based on an actual match of name and address.<br /><br />Democratic<br /><br />Gavin Fletchall – Taxes paid on time and current; no court cases found.<br />Patrick J (Pat) Riehle – Property taxes paid in the rears. It should also be noted that all taxes where paid current on 3/12/2010, which was three days before he filed for office. No real estate or court cases.<br /><br />Republican<br /><br />Gary Gross – Taxes paid on time and current, no court cases found.<br />Bob Gough – As of (4/13/210) owes $2,317.30 in real estate taxes, which are constantly paid in the rears. Personal property paid on time; no court cases found.<br />Pam Osgood – Taxes paid on time and current, no court cases found.<br /><br />Constitutional <br /><br />Nathan Eaton – Property taxes have been paid late the last two years. Real estate taxes paid on time; no court cases.Truth Watchnoreply@blogger.com