Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Computer Technology Maintenance Shop

Hello Everyone!

Just wanted to let everyone know that it has taken a while but I have
finally managed to open an office to provide computer support and assistance
to those in the need.

So, I am sending out the word to everyone hoping you all will pass this
information along to your friends and associates.

Office address -- 810 E. 63rd. St -- Suite 300
(NW corner at the intersection of 63rd St. and Rockhill in south KC)
Phone Number -- 816.569.1490.

So, if you need assistance, have any questions about XP, Vista, Windows 7,
laptop, desktop, home network, etc... or just want to chat, give me a call
or stop by. There is parking behind the building.

Hope to hear from somebody!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL AND BETTER 2010!

RonC
Ronald T. Craddolph, Jr. -- Principal Member
Technology Maintenance Shop, LLC
816.569.1490

Thursday, December 10, 2009

A message from KCMSD


"Right Sizing the District
" public forum to be Thursday at the Afrikan-Centered Education Collegium Campus

The Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) cordially invites members of the community to attend our "Right Sizing the District" Public Forums.
These important meetings will allow the public to provide direct input as we seek to improve student achievement by reducing the size of the district and redeploying key personnel and material resources.

The first of FIVE forums will be as follows:
THURSDAY, Dec. 10 - Afrikan-Centered Education Collegium Campus
(Upper Campus), 3500 E. Meyer Blvd.
6:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information about the Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD), call Public Relations at (816) 418-7420.

Holiday Warm-Up

Holiday Warm-Up
(An informal After-hours Networking with Southtown, Waldo, & Brookside )

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Time: 5pm-7pm
Place: Charlie Hooper’s in Brookside 12 W. 63rd St .

Light refreshments provided.

Sponsored by the Brookside Business Association , Southtown Council, Waldo Area Business Association

Around town: Events and things to do

Take a drive through Longview Lake Campground at Longview Lake Park to take in 300,000 holiday lights and figures. The display closes Dec. 31 and is open to the public.
Susan Pfannmuller
Take a drive through Longview Lake Campground at Longview Lake Park to take in 300,000 holiday lights and figures. The display closes Dec. 31 and is open to the public.


CROWN CENTER ICE TERRACE: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 10, 13-16; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 11-12; closes March 14. 2450 Grand. $6; $3 skate rental;, seniors and children under 5 free admission. www.crown center.com (816-274-8411)

ICE SKATING AT PARK PLACE: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; noon-8 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Feb. 28. 117th and Nall, Leawood. $6; $3 skate rental; children under 5 skate free Monday-Friday, until 3 p.m. except on holidays. www .destinationparkplace.com (913-663-2070)

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT: Outdoor candlelight ceremony and speaker. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10. Loose Park, Garden Center Building, 5200 Wornall. Free. (913-548-2973)

HOLIDAY
WONDERLAND IN WHITE: Collection of white plants including poinsettias. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10-16; closes Jan. 3. Powell Gardens, 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. 50. $7; $6 seniors; $3 children 5-12. www.powellgardens.org (816-697-2600)

SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND: Interactive play area for children. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 24. Bass Pro Shops, 18001 Bass Pro Drive, Independence. Free. www.bassproshops.com (816-795-4300)

SANTA’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; noon-6 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 24. (Breaks are at 1 and 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.) Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151st, Olathe. www.greatmallgreatplains.com (1-888-FUN-MALL)

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK: 300,000 lights and 175 animated figures. 5:30-10 p.m. Dec. 10, 13-16; 5:30-11 p.m. Dec. 11-12; closes Dec. 31. Longview Lake Campground, Longview Lake Park, I-470 east to View High Drive, south on View High Drive to Third Street. Free. Donations are accepted. www.jacksongov.org/recreation (816-503-4821)

GARDENS BY CANDLELIGHT: A LUMINARY WALK: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13. Powell Gardens, 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. 50. $7; $6 seniors; and $3 children ages 5-12. www.powellgardens.org (816-697-2600)

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WEDDING: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; 1.-4 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 30. Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty, Independence. $5; $2 children. www.vailemansion.org (816-325-7430)

MY SANTA EXPERIENCE: Hand-written letters to Santa, toy crafting with elves, fireside chat with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and a winter wonderland. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 14-16; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 11-13; closes Dec. 24. The Legends at Village West, 1867 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. $44.99 and up for photo package. www.legendsshopping.com (913-788-3700)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11-12; 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13. Burroughs Audubon Library and Nature Center, 21509 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs. www.burroughs.org (816-333-3293)

JOURNEY THROUGH BETHLEHEM: Children can pet live animals, create holiday crafts and visit with Santa. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 11; 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12. New Vision Church of the Nazarene, 100 S. Sunrise, Raymore. www.new-vision-church.com (816-348-0303)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Tulips on Troost

Two areas of the Marlborough area in Kansas City, Missouri will be ablaze with color next spring due to the work of some volunteers and over 1000 tulip bulbs from Tulips on Troost.

Along Troost Avenue, from 77th Street to 79th Street, and the right-of-way leading to the newly renovated bridge at 85th & Troost, tulip bulbs were planted in early November. These particular Marlborough areas were identified by residents who have been working hard to beautify their neighborhood for the past year.

“We’ve undertaken several beautification projects this year in the Marlborough area, like neighborhood clean-ups. We also began the Marlborough Neighborhoods Beautification Award, which is awarded monthly to residential properties since July as well as adopting a half-mile of 85th Street to keep clean through the City’s Adopt-A-Street Program,” said Betty Ost-Everley, president of the Marlborough Community Coalition. “We wanted to highlight the gateways to our community from Troost Avenue and celebrate the renaissance we are bringing to this area with these activities and the many more we have in progress. The Tulips on Troost activities will allow us to do that.” Ost-Everley adds that these plantings will be the furthest south the tulips have ever been planted since the Tulips on Troost program began.

This planting season, Tulips on Troost will be partnering with not only the Marlborough Community Coalition, but the KC Urban Youth Center, Dialysis Clinic, UMKC and others to make Troost beautiful! Tulips on Troost is a project of the Southtown Foundation. Visit www.tulipsontroost.com for more information.

Tax Season. www.kccash.org

KC CASH (Creating Assets Savings and Hope) is a coalition established in 2003 by non-profits, financial and educational institutions, government organizations, and the business community. KC CASH offers free preparation of federal and state tax returns to low/moderate-income working families in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas. During the 2008 filing season, 267 volunteers prepared more than 4,400 federal returns, generating more than $5.2 million in federal refunds. More good people are needed to help make a difference!

Volunteers are asked to spend 3 to 4 hours per week during the tax season. Under the supervision of tax professionals, you may prepare federal and state income tax returns for the current year. If you do not want to prepare tax returns, you can serve as a translator, information assistant, or a greeter. Training begins in November 2009 and is provided for all job types. For more information, visit www.kccash.org or call 816-559-4676.

KC CASH (Creating Assets Savings and Hope) is a coalition established in 2003 by non-profits, financial and educational institutions, government organizations, and the business community. KC CASH offers free preparation of federal and state tax returns to low/moderate-income working families in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas. During the 2008 filing season, 267 volunteers prepared more than 4,400 federal returns, generating more than $5.2 million in federal refunds. More good people are needed to help make a difference!

Volunteers are asked to spend 3 to 4 hours per week during the tax season. Under the supervision of tax professionals, you may prepare federal and state income tax returns for the current year. If you do not want to prepare tax returns, you can serve as a translator, information assistant, or a greeter. Training begins in November 2009 and is provided for all job types. For more information, visit www.kccash.org or call 816-559-4676.

Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec 3rd.

Kansas City’s Brookside shopping district will celebrate the start of the holiday season this Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. with the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Everyone is invited to gather around the tree for light refreshments, drawings for gift certificates from Brookside businesses, and music by The Holiday Trombones and St. Peter’s Children’s Choir. See the “Stars of Brookside,” a collection of star ornaments provided by Border Star Montessori art classes and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride – proceeds of which will go to benefit the St. Peter’s Emergency Assistance Fund. Canned goods donations will also be collected to benefit Harvesters.

The ceremony will take place at the south end of the parking area between Sharp’s restaurant and Bank Midwest, at the corner of 63rd Street and Brookside Plaza.

The Kansas City, Missouri School District

The Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) cordially invites members of the community to attend our “Right Sizing the District” Public Forums.
These important meetings will allow the public to provide direct input as we seek to improve student achievement by reducing the size of the district and redeploying key personnel and material resources.

The schedule for the “Right Sizing” forums is as follows:

· Dec. 10 – Afrikan-Centered Education Collegium Campus (Upper Campus), 3500 E. Meyer Blvd. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
· Dec. 12 – Garfield Elementary, 436 Prospect Ave. (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
· Dec. 14 – Border Star Montessori, 6321 Wornall Road (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
· Dec. 15 – Central High School, 3221 Indiana (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
· Dec. 17 – Garcia Elementary, 1000 W. 17th St. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)



These valuable public forums will provide the public a key opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on the school closure process. An outline of the event includes:

· A short introduction by Dr. John Covington, superintendent
· A “State of The District” overview
· Facilitated breakout sessions where participants can provide feedback
· A summary of group feedback


The Kansas City, Missouri School District (KCMSD) offers a world class education to approximately 17,000 urban students (PreK-12) under the leadership of J. Wm. Covington, Ed. D. We are culturally and intellectually diverse, featuring quality neighborhood schools, arts and science signature schools, Montessori, a career & technical center, free early childhood education, and language immersion in Spanish or French.
For more information please contact Andre Riley, District Communications Specialist, (816) 442-9337.