Long
time readers will recognize the attached video clip. It is one of our favorites
at the Raytown Report. This time we thought why not share more information in
what is recognized as a celebration of the human spirit.
In the race, Steve Jones of Wales, is leading from the start with 30 meter margins up until the last 400 meters, at which point the commentary noted "But they are closing. And of course he (Jones) has very little finishing speed". Then Shahanga closed in rapidly. With 200 meters remaining, Jones glimpsed back and saw Shahanga, with the commentary famously noted, "Jones' looking for trouble and the trouble is there".
Shahanga caught Jones with 110 meters remaining, when commentary noted "the African is going to steal the race in the last 80 meters", yet as soon the comment is made, Jones managed to comeback, accelerate and win the race with the time 27:55.2s. This 10000-meter run was an invitational race held at Memorial Van Damme Stadium, Stadium, Brussels in 1983.
Though the race was run
in 1983, the video was not produced until 2010. It immediately went viral
featuring the Welshman’s dramatic, tenacious
finish to outrun the Tanzanian runner Gidamis Shahanga in the closing
80 meters of a 10000 meters race after being caught with 110 meters remaining.
Due to the vivid commentary the video is often featured in videos of
"inspirational sports moments" or "remarkable comebacks".
A good story is always in the “tell”. In this case it is the unique style of the British announcer – his commentary makes it seem like so much more . . . like poetry.
Add the following:
- A clever back story of Jones reputation as an international distance runner imposed over the video of the race.
- The sound of the crowd clapping and cheering in cadence seems to move Jones along.
- The iconic upbeat of “Going the Distance” from the first Rocky movie.
Put them all together and you have a memorable sporting event that inspires.
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| BY GREG WALTERS |
Opens December 15, 2020
The City of Raytown will begin accepting candidate filing for five seats on the Raytown Board of Aldermen, Municipal Judge and City Collector on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Raytown City Hall.
The filing period will remain open every day City Hall is open until January 19, 2021.
Salary/Benefits: $400.00 MONTHLY / $50 MONTHLY AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE
Eligible to participate in the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan.
Ward 2 - Four (4) year term
Ward 3 - Four (4) year term
Ward 4 - Four (4) year term
Ward 5 - Four (4) year term
MUNICIPAL JUDGE CITY WIDE ELECTION - FOUR YEAR TERM
Eligible to participate in the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan.
CITY COLLECTOR CITY WIDE ELECTION - TWO YEAR TERM
6 comments:
Whatever happened to the audit?
The Board of Aldermen has reviewed the audit and responded to the Missouri State Auditor's Office with an official response to the various items covered by the Audit. The State Auditor's Office is reviewing the City's response to the findings of the audit. Once the Auditor's Review is complete, the State Auditor will release the findings of the Audit to the Public.
The State Auditor's Office has not given a timeline for when they will be finished with their final review.
Once the Audit is released the Raytown Report will publish the review in its entirety.
Andy wrote, "IMHO the municipal judge is overpaid for working less than one day per week. Maybe the compensation should be decreased instead of being increased." She doesn't hold court only one day a week. In the month of December, for example, she was scheduled to hold court Monday evening, all day Tuesday, and a split session on Wednesday morning and evening. The amount of hours varies each week because the last session is open-ended. It will go as long as there are casas to be heard.
8:55 AM: She isn't working a full 40 hour week. A part time worker should receive part time pay.
Andy Whiteman
The judge does get part time pay. They’re only paying her $40,000. Corporate lawyers fresh out of college get $75,000 to $80,000. Lawyers with her experience get well over $100,000 a year plus bonuses.
9:18 PM The judge is not a corporate attorney. She is a municipal judge. You are comparing apples and oranges.
Andy Whiteman
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