Deborah Butcher - Ward 1 Alderman

Well folks, its election time in Parkville...again. In this election on April 7^th Deborah Butcher, the incumbent, is being challenged by the write-in candidacy of Charlie Poole in the town's first ward. Ms. Butcher has been a very active proponent of the goings-on in the the first ward, as well as for the entire town. She has taken a serious interest in everything that happens in the ward she represents and there is hardly a meeting at which she is not present. Her insights and contributions of expertise are always welcomed. She is the type that gets things done.

We know that Ms. Butcher will continue to be a valuable asset to Parkville. We urge the voters in Parkville's Ward 1 to go to the polls a week from tomorrow and cast your votes for Deborah Butcher.

WAG

The Sweet Guy's Karma

I don't really believe in karma, but if it does indeed exist there is no better example of it than the recent problems visited on the Sweet Guy who recently moved from Parkville to the Waldo area of Kansas City. It seems that he was closed down for a period by the Public Health Service due to critical health violations.

The "karma" comes in because of his statements about Parkville. It seems he was quoted as saying something like, "Parkville is off the beaten path." We're still on the path (and always have been), and it seems his new place in Waldo...has a path that has been beaten by the health inspectors...and so soon after his opening!

On another note, Tom Hutsler, who is renovating the old Sweet Guy place for the pared down Tommy T's was seen working in the place cleaning up the accumulated filth left behind when the previous tenant moved out. Ice cream (gellato?) on the light switches?

Here's the link to the story online .

WAG

Downtown CID Approves Grants to the MSPA

Last week the Parkville Old Towne Market Community Improvement District (POTMCID) approved the marketing budget submitted from the Main Street Parkville Association (MSPA). MSPA's marketing plan was developed by a marketing committee made up of volunteers from the MSPA membership. Despite some heated discussions and strong objections from Melissa Robbins of Nine Lives and Kevin Heaton of Stone Canyon Pizza Company; the majority of the board voted for the grant's approval. It is interesting to note that the POTMCID bylaws allows the executive committee to approve grants and other such business without a vote of the full board.

The elected offices are Tom Hutsler, Chairman, Ralph Liebetrau, Vice-Chairman and John Kuhns, Treasurer. Carol Kuhns was elected to the position of District Manager, and she handles most of the responsibilities of the POTMCID's business. Ms. Kuhns was also appointed acting secretary (the job having been turned down by Ms. Robbins). Mr. Hutsler, Mr. Leibetrau, Mr. Kuhns and Ms. Kuhns constitute the executive committee.

At a previous meeting of the POTMCID board, its attorney, Charles Renner was present to provide advice and council. Renner was the lawyer who steered the formation of the POTMCID two years ago under the direction of the MSPA. Its purpose is to provide funding for the MSPA's projects and especially marketing. The POTMCID is prevented by its bylaws and establishing city ordinance from assuming any projects that were (are) the responsibility of the city.

WAG

Ribbon Cutting - The Parkville Scooter Guy

Ribbon Cutting - The Parkville Scooter Guy

DATE: MARCH 26, 2009 (Thursday)

DURATION: 5:00 PM

LOCATION: 101 Mill Street (Downtown Parkville)

DESCRIPTION: Please join the Parkville Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Parkville Scooter Guy. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26 @ 5:00 PM. The Parkville Scooter Guy is located at 101 Mill Street, downtown Parkville, Missouri, (816)746-6278.