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Ray-Pec All-State Band and Choir performers

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Jonny Reque Ray-Pec High School singers Ray-Pec All-State Band and Choir performers By Raymore Journal staff Congratulations are in order for a Ray-Pec High School freshman who made Missouri’s All-State Band and five students who made the All-State Choir. Raymore-Peculiar High School Freshman Jonny Reque performed with the All-State Band on Jan. 29 during the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in Osage Beach, Mo. Jonny was selected 4th chair percussion in the All-State Band and was the only freshman to make the percussion section. Congratulations to...

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Council, Planning Commission discuss vision of Raymore

Council, Planning Commission discuss vision of Raymore

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Council, Planning Commission discuss vision of Raymore By Raymore Journal staff Recently, the Raymore City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint meeting to make sure both are on the same page when it comes to the future of the city. What does the future of Raymore look like? Moderated by City Attorney Jonathan Zerr, the Jan. 31 joint meeting asked the council and commission to answer and discuss four questions about the future of Raymore. The idea behind the exercise is to ensure that city staff and officials are steering the boat in the same direction. Topics of...

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2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons

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2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons By Raymore Journal staff The 2021-2022 Missouri High School winter sports seasons are heading down the home stretch of their seasons as teams make their final preparations for the postseasons in each respective sport. The District wrestling tournaments will be conducted this weekend while the 92nd annual Missouri State High School Activities Association state wrestling tournament will be conducted next weekend in Columbia while the 4th annual MSHSAA girls’ state wrestling tournament will also be next weekend in Columbia. The boys and...

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Local artist’s ‘Angels of Inspiration’ inspires cancer survivors

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Local artist’s ‘Angels of Inspiration’ inspires cancer survivors By Raymore Journal staff Cancer can be the source of both fear and inspiration, depending on how each individual approaches the topic. For local artist Vincent T. Fallis, his wife’s, Mia, battle with cancer is the source of inspiration for his art. Fallis’ “Angels of Inspirations” is the latest art exhibit being featured in the City Council Chamber Gallery. An encaustic photographer, his 11 original works of art pop to life, visually and emotionally. Models for each of the photos are cancer survivors. Their stories are...

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Nearly 10% of new Missouri jobs created by medical marijuana industry

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Nearly 10% of new Missouri jobs created by medical marijuana industry By Raymore Journal staff Petitions to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Missouri are making the rounds. That can potentially mean good things for the state’s economy after a recent report reveals that the legalization of medical marijuana has created nearly one in 10 new Missouri jobs. State government data shows 77,600 jobs were created from December 2020 to December 2021. According to the Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade), nearly 7,000 jobs were created in Missouri’s first full year...

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GLADYS “TERRY” WEST WINTER

Gladys “Terry” West Winter

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Gladys “Terry” West Winter By Raymore Journal staff UPDATE: Services have been changed to: St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church 333 South Davis, Maryville, MO Monday, April 18, 2022 – 11:00 am Can be live streamed at www.stgregorysmaryville.org Born on January 23, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas, Terry was a gentle, gracious lady who was a devoted wife and loving mother who passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Terry spent 28 years traveling with her husband and children during her husband’s Air Force career which meant doing many moves on her own. She knew what it...

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Ray-Pec School District

Ray-Pec Calendar Committee planning 2023 school year

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Ray-Pec Calendar Committee planning 2022-2023 school year By Raymore Journal staff The Ray-Pec Calendar Committee is planning for the 2022-2023 school year. Ultimately, the committee will present a recommendation to the District Administration and the School Board. The committee is considering options for providing additional collaboration and planning time for staff. Please take a few minutes to provide suggestions or feedback related to the school district calendar.  Girls swim updateThe girls swim team has had a great season so far! Michaela Duran broke the 100 breaststroke record,...

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Student Internship

Raymore-Peculiar School District Places Students in Internship Programs

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Raymore-Peculiar School District Places Students in Internship Programs By Raymore Journal staff In the Raymore-Peculiar School District, at the Administrative Services Center, there are three departments that have student interns working with full-time employees. Two opportunities are offered through the Finance and Communications departments. For those internships, the student employees go to school for most of the day, then go to the Administrative Services Center to work. These internships are paid, and the students can earn class credit. The internships are listed in the Course...

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Abe Lewis Director LEAD Center

Abe Lewis will be the Director of the new LEAD Center

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Abe Lewis will be the Director of the new LEAD Center By Raymore Journal staff Abe Lewis will be the Director of the new LEAD Center, which is under construction at M-58 and Foxridge Dr. in Raymore. LEAD stands for Learning, Experiences, And Discovery. The center will open in August 2022 with several programs for Raymore-Peculiar High School students. The School Board approved the hiring during its Jan. 27 meeting. The new position begins this summer. Dr. Kristel Barr, Director of Secondary Education, said the district is excited to have Lewis as the Director. “He has built a strong...

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