The Parkville Missouri Luminary

BBQ Bay-bee: Dean Martin's Hamburger Recipe

2012-05-27T15:30:00.000-05:00

Dean Martin was a well-renowned hamburger chef:

You Deserve to Know: Vidalia Onions

2012-05-27T15:25:00.000-05:00

An infographic that will help your holiday purchasing decisions:

To Wit: Changes to Our Best of Breed Twitter Feed

2012-05-18T04:28:00.001-05:00

From the Publisher John Wayne. Just because. Hi everybody, and good morning for those of you just joining us. As many of you know, your hometown newspaper has a corresponding Twitter feed -- a popular social media tool that allows for information to flow in 140 character bursts. Since 2009, we've kept an active Twitter presence but, in an anecdotal sense, at least 50 percent of

National is On the Road to the U.S. Open

2012-05-15T13:40:00.002-05:00

Every year, thousands of golfers – both professionals and amateurs with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 1.4 – file entries to compete in the U.S. Open Championship. For all but a handful of top players, the first stop in the process after the entry form has been accepted by the USGA is local qualifying at more than 100 sites across the country. In 2012, there will be 109 local

A Sporting View: Out of the Game

2012-05-15T10:59:00.003-05:00

By Mark Vasto Oh, grow up. When you were a kid, aside from not getting enough cake, the worst thing that could happen to you at a birthday party was to be kicked out of the game. According to my mother, my toddler player’s profile shows that I led the league in penalty minutes. “Oh, we used to dread taking you to parties,” she says often, but particularly during family

News You May Have Missed: P&L District

2012-05-14T16:45:00.000-05:00

For those of you who don't read, 'read', get or 'get' the Wall Street Journal, here's an outtake from their recent article concerning the downtown's Power and Light District: Click to enlarge "The tab is mounting for this Midwestern city on a bet it made during the real-estate boom on an $850 million entertainment district meant to breathe new life into its struggling downtown." The article

Farmer's Market is Open for Business, Ya'll

2012-05-11T02:41:00.000-05:00

From the Main Street Parkville Association: h Parkville's Farmers Market is located in downtown historic Parkville and is now open every Saturday, 7:00 am till noon. Wednesday opening date for 2012 will be announced mid-June. The farmers market offers a variation of vendors from meat, honey, jams, bakery goods, coffee, eggs, chicken, and lamb along with bedding plants,

English Landing Park is Open to the Public

2012-05-10T14:00:00.000-05:00

From Ward 1 Alderman and Friends of the Parkville Parks commitee, ladies and gentlemen, Diane Driver: With the flood of 2011 behind us, the recovery of English Landing Park is well underway. Grass is growing, shelter houses are painted and available, grills are ready for your hot dogs. Trails are ready and Ball Field One is in use. English Landing Park officially reopened on April 12

Chamber of Commerce Activities

2012-05-10T02:21:00.000-05:00

The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon on Monday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park University's McCoy Meetin' House. Reservations are required and may be procured by visiting the Chamber website at ParkvilleChamber.com or by calling 816-587-2600. * * * * This month's "Business After Hours" will also be held at Park University's Distance

Hwy. 45 Construction Update

2012-05-10T02:08:00.000-05:00

From MoDOT, and Ward 3 Aldermen Chris Fisher and Kendall Welch: Street closures (all dates are weather permitting): South Crooked Road – to re-open next Wednesday, May 16th Bell Road – to re-open on or about Thursday, May 24th South National Drive – to be closed on or about Thursday, May 24th (not be closed before Bell Road is opened). To be closed for 30 days. North National Drive – to

Park University on the Sly

2012-05-08T12:20:00.000-05:00

From our local institution of higher learning: KC Mayor Sly James Sly James, mayor of Kansas City, Mo., will provide the keynote address at Park University’s Kansas City Area Mid-Year Commencement on Saturday, May 12. The ceremony will take place at the Community of Christ Auditorium (1001 W. Walnut) in Independence, Mo., starting at 11 a.m. James, who will speak to approximately 500 Park

Third Man Sentenced in Drive-by Murder

2012-05-02T10:38:00.005-05:00

From the Platte County Prosecutor: Carpenter A third young man involved in the drive-by shooting that killed a teenager at a Parkville intersection has been sentenced to 350 days in jail. Christopher J. Carpenter, 21, of Kansas City, received the sentence on May 1 in Platte County Circuit Court following his plea of guilty to conspiracy to tamper with evidence. Platte County

City to Settle Brinks-Myer Wall Collapse Suit

2012-05-02T10:17:00.001-05:00

The Parkville Board of Aldermen have authorized Mayor Jim Brooks to settle out of court in the matter of the collapsed retaining wall on Brinks-Myer Road near 45 Highway. The city is currently suing three companies for damages the city says they were liable for. In court documents filed last November, the city alleged that Miles Excavating was in default of their contract with the city to fix

Traffic Advisory: I-435 Lane Closure

2012-05-01T10:27:00.000-05:00

From the Kansas Department of Transportation: At 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, a resurfacing project will begin on both northbound and southbound I-435 between Midland Drive and the Kansas River Bridge, including the ramps located on the north side of Midland Drive, Shawnee Mission Parkway, Johnson Drive and Holiday Drive in Johnson/Wyandotte Counties. Overall project work includes a chip

Flower Power Fundraiser

2012-04-30T16:02:00.001-05:00

Duly Noted: John Wooden's 12 Lessons in Leadership

2012-04-25T00:23:00.003-05:00

As Parkville moves into a new era of private enterprise and new faces at the government level, we thought now would be as good of a time to share the "Wizard of Westwood's" legendary "12 lessons in leadership." Wooden -- referred to simply as "Coach" out of respect -- showed that you can win by losing, and that losers, ultimately, never win. One of his more famous quotes: "You can lose

Public Invited to Victim's Right Breakfast

2012-04-23T11:55:00.003-05:00

From the Platte County Prosecutor: The public is invited to attend the seventh annual Victims’ Rights Breakfast hosted by the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The free breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27 at the First Baptist Church of Platte City. The free breakfast is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which is April 22-28. This year’s event

Parkville at Sunset

2012-04-20T16:52:00.000-05:00

Mark Vasto

Police Reports Online

2012-04-20T16:46:00.002-05:00

We're working on a more robust solution, but in the meantime, the top right column of the site now links directly to the weekly police report, courtesy of Parkville's finest. -------------------------->

Texting While Driving Leads to Deadly Collision

2012-04-19T14:41:00.001-05:00

From the Platte County Prosecutor's Office: A sixteen-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter, assault, and texting while driving in connection with a September 2011 fatality collision. Rachel N. Gannon, of Kansas City, was allegedly texting on her cell phone when she lost control of her vehicle and collided with a car driven by Loretta J. Larimer, who was killed in the crash.

From the Publisher

2012-04-19T13:44:00.001-05:00

Dear Reader: Thanks for your support for our last episode of The Parkville Luminary. While it's true, the newspaper business has changed over the years, demand for the product remains strong and will continue to do so well into the future. But what about The Luminary? Here's a few answers to the latest round of F.A.Qs: 1. The Parkville Luminary's "Special Episode" will still remain in its

"Life Care" Clinic Coming to Parkville

2012-04-10T14:35:00.003-05:00

For months we've been reporting at The Luminary about a health clinic of some kind coming to the Parkville Commons and the last episode of The Luminary reported that Heartland Health of St. Joseph would be operating the clinic. Here now is the first official announcement from Heartland...more to come... Heartland Health is bringing a new kind of healthcare to Parkville Commons. Expected to open

THE LUMINARY IS BACK IN RACKS

2012-03-30T16:36:00.001-05:00

(Click the link below to find a rack near you...few copies remain in circulation) The National Golf Club of Kansas City (out) The Deuce Price Chopper Gomer's Nick and Jake's (out) China Star Roxanne's (out) South Platte Community Center (out) Parkville Athletic Center Walgreen's (out) Phillips 66 Fast Stop Please Stop The Parkville Coffee House (out) Piropos Grille (out) Piropos (out)

Park to Host Women's History Lecture

2012-03-21T09:39:00.000-05:00

From Park University: As part of Women’s History Month, Park Universitywill host its annual Dr. Jessie Bell Woodside Holt Women’s History Month Lecture on Monday, March 26, starting at 7 p.m. in the McCoy Meetin’ House on the University’s Parkville Campus.The lecture will feature a discussion on women’s rights and responsibilities by Clarina Nichols, a recognized leader of women’s rights and

2012-03-14T12:01:00.000-05:00

From the Desk of Parkville Police Chief Kevin Chrisman: Annual Storm Spotter Training Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm Breckon Sports Center off 6th Street Park University Many people who are fascinated by the weather have an interest in serving as a storm spotter. The National Weather Service needs real time reports of hail size, wind speed, tornado development and known