The Raytown Retired Teachers Association held a scholarship fundraiser on March 27th from 11am to 2pm at Raytown South High School. There was a silent auction that featured a wide variety of items, from unusual ballcaps to hand made jewelry.
There was BBQ brisket or pulled pork dinner to dine on.
Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner
Entertainment included Raytown South Middle School vocal group Pizzazz.
Pizzazz
The turnout was very good.
Amoung those attending were a variety of civic leaders, including alderman Pat Ertz and School Board member Rick Thode.
On March 26th the Raytown Police Dept Basketball team managed to emerge victorious over the Raytown Fire Dept. Team at Raytown High School. This was a charity fundraiser for R.E.A.P.
The last game in a series of three will be on April 9th. It will be held at Raytown South High School at 7pm. The Raytown Police Dept. will try to improve the 1 and 1 season against the Raytown South Faculty. Tickets will be $5 for adults, $3 for student and children under 12 are admitted for free.
Faced with a breaking scandal over improper relations with a young woman he had been mentoring, Roman Lee LeBlanc (the Missouri Legislator for the west side of Raytown) has announced he is withdrawing his candidacy.
“I have determined that seeking a second term as state representative for the 43rd District would not be in the best interest of my family or my community. Therefore, I am immediately ending my campaign and on Monday will formally file the necessary documents with the Secretary of State’s Office withdrawing my candidacy.”
“I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to serve in the Missouri House of Representatives.”
KMBC has a detailed report on the murder. Some of the new details include that the Raytown Police had been called to the residence twice before on the day of the murder, that Mr. Jenkins admitted to being high on crack, that there had been a history of domestic violence at the home and Diana Jenkins had requested a restraining order against her husband.
Fox 4 also is covering this story. They have a interview with the victim’s family and a call to her landlord asking for help getting her husband out of the house.
Laray Jenkins, also known as Muhammad Abdullah Jenkins, a 43 year old male, has been charged in the shooting death of his wife, Diana Jenkins, a 45 year old female, which occurred on 03-25-10 in the 6700 block of Raytown Road.
Mr. Jenkins was charged with the Class A Felony of Murder in the Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action. Mr. Jenkins is being held in the Jackson County Jail without bond.
The victim of the homicide that occurred in the 6700 block of Raytown Road that occurred on 03-25-10 has been identified as Diana Jenkins, a 45 year old female.
A male suspect is in custody. The suspect’s name is being withheld pending possible charges.
Officers from the Raytown police department responded to reported shooting in the 6700 block of Raytown Road just before 10:00 AM this morning. When officers arrived an adult female victim was located inside a residence and transported to an area hospital where she later died.
Officers in the area did locate a possible male suspect who was taken into custody.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending the notification of relatives.
Additional information is planned for release later this afternoon.
A recent article in the online version of the Pitch details a sex scandal involving Missouri Rep. Roman L. LeBlanc. LeBlanc represents most of Raytown west of Raytown Road. The printed version of the article is scheduled to come out in this Wednesday’s Pitch newspaper.
Missouri Rep. Roman L. LeBlanc
WARNING !!!! this link contains graphic details of the scandal. To read the full online article Click Here,
Rumors are flying about a shooting on Raytown Road the 16th of March. All that I can report with any sense of certainty is that there is a report of officers responding in regard to a robbery on the 6600 block of Raytown Road. The police blotter has this incident classifies as Unlawful use of a Weapon (F).
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Our police reporter has investigated and the tale gets stranger. Two men entered Mama China at close to closing. They ordered soft drinks, sat a while, pulled out a gun/guns and fired some rounds into the wall and then left. They didn’t aim at anyone and they didn’t take anything.
I hope there police release an official report soon, as this story seems a little hard to understand at this point.
Report on Shepherd Center senior yard cleanup assistance program, a report from the Chamber on the Summer Festival, and Andy who is still upset about the consent agenda.
Raytown High School faculty handed the Raytown Police Dept. a 51 to 48 point basketball defeat. The game is the 1st in a series of 3 for the Raytown Police Dept. and the proceeds go to charity. The next game in the series will be against the Raytown Fire Dept. I made the mistake of not checking my camara battery before going to the game. The result is that the picture and video are all done with my cell phone.
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The poblano-pozole soup was excellent, but not recommended for those who do not like spicy hot flavor. The event will continue till tomorrow at 4pm. Here are a few photos of the volunteers and crafters.
The Bag Lady (Janice Officer) 1716 SW 6th St, Blue Springs
RaytownOnline.com will publish profiles of candidates (if the candidates submit a profile) whose district includes any part of Raytown, or the Raytown School District. The profiles need to be of a reasonable length (less than two pages of text).
I would like reader feedback on whether we should also ask for responses to questions and what questions should be included.
The City of Raytown is looking to hire a part time Recycling Center attendant. The job would be for two Saturdays a month and the applicant must be 17 years or older. For more information, call Debbie at 737-6097
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