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Four students qualify for international DECA Conference

Front row: Jacob Hartman, Luke Voelker, Jaymee Elliott, Rylee McKinzey, and Ruben Angel. Back row: Khuram Choudhry, Luke Malcolm, Chance Embry, and Colbey Stosberg. (Courtesy Photo) Four students qualify for international DECA Conference By Raymore Journal staff Nine Ray-Pec students competed at the DECA State Conference, and four qualified to compete at the DECA International Conference. Students who competed at the DECA State Career Development Conference March 13-15 at Crown Center were Ruben Angel, Khuram Choudhry, Jaymee Elliott, Chance Embry, Jacob Hartman, Luke Malcom, Rylee McKinzey,...

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School board members recognized

School board members recognized By Raymore Journal staff As part of the monthlong celebration of the Raymore-Peculiar School Board, the board meeting on March 17 included special recognition of Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education members. The board members are holding certificates of recognition from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. Each board member also received a card and gift from one of the district’s elementary schools. Front row, from left: Aaron Howlett, Deanna Olson, Board President Ruth Johnson, and Kim York. Back row: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Board Vice...

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Meet the Ray-Pec School Board candidates

Meet the Ray-Pec School Board candidates By Tyson Fisher What do you know about the candidates running for the school board on April 5? To ensure that Raymore and Peculiar residents are informed voters, The Raymore Journal is giving candidates the opportunity to state their case. On Tuesday, April 5, voters will be heading to the ballot box to decide on local issues and offices. While federal and state issues capture headlines, actions at the local level have a more direct impact on Raymore residents. Local governments’ significance was the most evident during the peak of the pandemic. Once...

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Pleasant Hill man dies after falling into city lake

Pleasant Hill man dies after falling into city lake By Raymore Journal staff A Pleasant Hill man drowned in Pleasant Hill City Lake on Sunday after falling overboard. Michael L. Hamilton, 67, of Pleasant Hill fell out of a 1981 Monark boat he was operating at Pleasant Hill City Lake at around 11:15 a.m. on March 20. According to a Missouri Highway Patrol incident report, bystanders managed to get Hamilton out of the water while attempting to rescue him. Unfortunately, Hamilton succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 11:30 a.m. No further details were available at press time. Latest...

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UPDATE: Police need help locating missing Belton teen

UPDATE: Police need help locating missing Belton teen By Raymore Journal staff UPDATE: The Belton Police Department is still searching for 15-year-old Isabella V. Kenslow as of press time. Belton police have included a more candid photo since their last public outreach in the hopes that it will aid in someone recognizing Isabella. Isabella has medical issues which are going untreated while she is missing, according to the Belton Police Department. Police have recently discovered that Isabella took an Adidas backpack, Nike slide sandals and white “Jordan” sneakers with her when she left the...

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Pleasant Hill’s Antonia Antov wins Cass County Spelling Bee

Ray-Pec Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle presents Pleasant Hill 7th grader Antonia Antov with the Cass County Spelling Bee first-place trophy. (Courtesy photo) Vivian Howard, a 6th grade student in the Midway School District, is the runner-up in this year’s Cass County Spelling Bee. (Courtesy photo) Pleasant Hill’s Antonia Antov wins Cass County Spelling Bee By Raymore Journal staff Pleasant Hill 7th grader Antonia Antov won the Cass County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 16. Antonia qualifies to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., later this spring. Runner-up...

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Emily Feagins & Malcolm Goswell

Local Optimist Club President Brian Mills (center) recognizes Malcolm Goswell (left) and Emily Feagins (right) as March’s Raymore-Peculiar High School Students of the Month. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH: Emily Feagins & Malcolm Goswell By Raymore Journal staff During its March 15 meeting, the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club recognized Emily Feagins and Malcolm Goswell as Students of the Month. Each had an opportunity to share their involvement in and out of school along with plans for college and what careers may be pursued. Club members asked several questions. The club honors students through...

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Annual Sue Foley Tea Awards

(Left to right) Madeline Gitto, Samuel Lamar, Briana Conger, Bob Frasher, Phillip Douglas Duncan, Kenny Pfeiler, Walter Glenn (seated) (Courtesy photo) Annual Sue Foley Tea Awards By Raymore Journal staff The Little Blue River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Sue Foley Tea Awards. Presentation of Colors was performed by the Sons of the American Revolution Western District Color Guard.  Our guest speaker was Jeanne Segura Brown, President, of the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence, Missouri.   The NSDAR Good Citizens Awards recognizes outstanding...

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Community Litter Cleanup keeps Linear Park fresh

Residents gathered at Linear Park to preserve Raymore’s ecosystem and natural beauty during the seventh annual Community Litter Cleanup. (Tyson Fisher/Raymore Journal) Community Litter Cleanup keeps Linear Park fresh By Tyson Fisher A stroll through Linear Park is a scenic one thanks to local volunteers who participate in the annual Community Litter Cleanup. Each year, residents get together at Linear Park, located south of Lucy Webb Road at S. Huntsman Blvd., to clean up litter and other debris. In addition to maintaining the aesthetic features of the area, the annual event also improves...

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