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POST OFFICERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Commander PhilGreco
1stViceCommander EdMurray
2ndViceCommander NoelTyler
3rdViceCommander EdWhiar
Adjutant MikeSweeney
FinanceOcer ChrisWehr
JudgeAdvocate SteveDeVera
Historian BlakeHerdman
ServiceOcer MikeFeliciano
Chaplain KerryBoardman
SergeantatArms MikeAmerine
PastCommander MarkClark

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Americanism ChrisWehr
Athlec BoydLighthill
Bingo MargeNeal
Boy'sState TimFreeland
Budget&Finance ChrisWehr
CadetPatrol NormanD'Angelo
Dance WayneKeller
HomeImprovements BillNash
Kitchen BonnieSweeney
MediaEditor AndreaCekovsky
Oratorical RalphBuchanan
PatriocCouncil BillLiddleand
ArchieHughes
R.O.T.C. MarkClark
SalvaonArmy MikeAmerine
SchoolAwards OPEN

HOUSE COMMITTEE
DonDecker,LouisHolloway,MichaelKeene,
DennisMooney,andTomTanner

AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President BonnieSweeney
VicePresident DorothyBallew
Secretary LindaClark
Treasurer JeanWeiner
Historian MarshaMooney
Chaplain FranMyers
SergeantatArms FayeZacharias

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Commander KeithConstance
ViceCommander KentGroom
Adjutant JimWilliams
FinanceOcer JimColdwell
Historian DarylWimmer
Chaplain JohnWilliams
SergeantatArms RickCalegari

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OFFICERS
RidersDirector DennisMooney
AssistantDirector SteveDeVera
Secretary MarshaMooney
Treasurer WesBlake
JudgeAdvocate DonDecker
Historian KeithConstance
Chaplain DonLemming
SergeantatArms TomTanner

THE TIREY J. FORD
POST 21
NEWSLETTER

MINUTES OF POST MONTHLY MEETING

Commander(Cdr.)PhilGrecocalledtheMonthlyMeengof
the Tirey J. Ford Post 21 to order at 7:00PM, October 2,
2014atthePostHome.
Cdr.Grecoconductedtheopeningritual.
ChaplainKerryBoardmangavetheopeningprayer.
1stViceEdMurrayplacedthePOW/MIAFlag.
Adjutant made roll call of ocers in aendance. There
were10ocersand50memberspresent.
Codr.:PhilGreco 1stVice:EdMurray
3
rd
Vice:EdWihar Adjutant:MikeSweeney
FinanceO.:ChrisWehr Historian:BlakeHerdman
ServiceO.:MikeFeliciano Chaplain:KerryBoardman
SgtatArms:MikeAmerine PastCdr.:MarkClark
Finance Ocer read the nance report for September. A
moonwasmade,secondedandapprovedbyvoicevote.
AcopycanbeseenintheLounge.
The Execuve Board Meeng Minutes for September
werereadandapprovedbyvoicevote.
CommieeReports:
BINGOAdjutantMikeSweeneypresentedacheckfor
$3000tothePostonbehalfofBingo.
DanceCdr.Grecoreportedthattheyweredoingvery
well.
MembershipNewMembersandtransferswereread.A
moon was made and second and approved by all
presenttoaccept.
The Adjutant reported on deceased members since last
meeng.Therewere4.
TheMinutesofthelastregularMeengwereapprovedas
publishedintheSeptemberNewsleer.
AnyNewMemberswererecognized.
NewBusiness:
Thenewbudgetforthisyearwasread,explainedand
discussed.AmoonbyMarkClark,2
nd
byGeorge
Scarboroughtoacceptthebudgetwasmadeand
approvedbyallpresent.
AsaresultofaSpecialEBoardMeengconductedthis
dateat6:30PM,itwasapprovedbytheBoardtohave
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MEETING MINUTES CONTINUED
DancesonselectedFridayNightsandthatifsomething
else of importance were to come up on a Friday night,
the Dance would be cancelled, with appropriate me
for nocaon. A moon was made by Mark Clark, 2
nd

byKerryBoardmanandcarriedbyallpresent.
FortheGoodoftheLegion:
The Resoluon for George Scarborough indorsing him
for the posion of Department Commander was read
andapprovedbyallpresent.
Phil Greco asked for volunteers for the Saturday
Breakfast.
PhilGrecoaskedforvolunteersforparkinglotsecurity.
Wes Blake requested that Gas Cards be given to the
Parking Lot security volunteers. This was tabled and
senttotheFinanceCommiee.
1stViceEdMurrayremovedthePOW/MIAFlag
ChaplainKerryBoardmangavetheclosingprayer
Cdr. Greco conducted the closing ritual and the meeng
wasadjournedat7:45PM.
The next Post Monthly Meeng will be held at the Post
HomeonDecember4th,2014at7:00PM.
SUBMITTEDBY:MikeSweeney,Adjutant

TO OUR AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY,
Atthismeoftheyear,whenwecountourblessings,may
youenjoyabounfulThanksgiving.
Anne&Dorothy,OceManagers
FROM THE POST COMMANDER
GreengstoallmyfellowLegionnaires.
Several years ago I was on a Vietnam Veterans of America
Task Force that was taskedwith assessing the condions in
VAhospitalsaroundthecountry.Thiswasatthemeofthe
WalterReedHospitalexposeonsqualidcondionsthere.
We toured 13 VA hospitals around the country and then
tesed before a Senate subcommiee on what we had
observed.AsIsatinthegalleryIreceivedaneducaonasto
whymembershipnumbersaresoimportant.
Veterans group aer group led in and out to tesfy. The
subcommieewhichhad11members,(Ithink,sincethere
were 11 chairs!) never had a full complement present.
Somemes there were six or seven senators in aendance
atmost.
They called for a short recess as they announced that the
AmericanLegionwouldtesfynext.Asthesenatorslethe
podium the staers were distribung paper to all of the 11
seatsonthepodium.Itwasabeehiveofacvity.
Aer 15 minutes or so, the Legion representaves led in
and were seated. The senators led in and by the me the
gaveldroppedall11memberswerepresent.Itwasamazing
to me how aenve they all were and how they asked
quesonsoftheLegionnaires,somethingwhichtheydidnot
do with the other groups tesfying. All 11 went on record
praisingveteransandtheLegion.
I asked the leader of the VVA delegaon why the Legion
repsweregengallthebootlickingaenon.Heturnedto
mewithsomewhatofasneerandsaid,Thatswhathaving
membership in the millions does for you as opposed to a
coupleofhundredthousand!
Thats when I realized why more is always beer when it
comestomembership.Thisiswhywearealwaysharpingon
membership,becauseinthegrandschemeofthingsitsvery
importanttotheAmericanLegionmissionasawhole.
Weeachcanhelpintheeortbypayingourduesasearlyas
wecanandalwaysbeonthealertforfriends,neighborsand
casualacquaintancesthatwerunintoandsignthemup.
Have a great Thanksgiving with family & friends and Ill see
youatthepost.
ForthegoodoftheLegion,
Phil Greco, Post Commander
Commander@ALPost21.org

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Auxiliary Unit 21 was very busy during
October. Thank you for aending our
October general meeng where Gayle Metzinger was
endorsed as a Candidate for American Legion Auxiliary
DepartmentofMissouriPresidentforthe20152016year.
Aendance at Monday Night Bingo, sponsored by Auxiliary
Unit 21, is growing. Suzanne Proctor is assisng Marsha
MooneywithcallingtheBingonumbers.LindaMitchell,our
Chairperson,hascomeupwithsomegimmickswhichseem
to please the patrons. Volunteers have stepped up and are
providingsecurityintheparkinglot.
We connue to sponsor Tailgang in the Lounge on
Sundays when the Kansas City Chiefs play. This month, we
will also be sponsoring Tailgang in the Lounge event
duringtheThursdaynightgameonNovember20
th
.Wewill
serveourTailgateMenufrom5:00to8:30PM.
Addional volunteers are needed to assist in the kitchen. If
you are willing to donate a few hours a month, please call
Bonnie Sweeney at 8165827387 so we can get you
scheduled.Youwillgetanopportunitytomeetnewpeople
whilehelpingthePostandtheAuxiliaryandinturnhelping
ourVeteransandCommunity.
During October several members of the Auxiliary aended
Dept. President Anita Smiths Homecoming in Milan, MO.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming American Legion
NaonalViceCommanderPaulSanfordandhiswifetoPost
21.FallConferencewasheldinJeersonCityonOctober24
26thwithseveralmembersofUnit21inaendance.
Our Past Presidents Dinner will be held at the Post on
November14
th
joinedwiththeTireyJFordAmericanLegion
Post 21 Past Commanders. This is always a fun event with
lotsoffellowship,foodandpicturetaking.
OurnextregularbusinessmeengwillbeheldonThursday,
November6that7:00P.M.Pleasedontforgetthatwewill
have a Potluck Dinner along with the Legionnaires, Sons of
The American Legion and American Legion Riders at 6:00
P.M.intheMainHallpriortotheseparatemeengs.Bring
your favorite dish and join the fellowship. At the Auxiliary
meeng our Unit will be welcoming and holding Iniaon
forseveralnewmembers.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for your
connued support and for everything that you do for our
Veterans.
Bonnie Sweeney, Auxiliary Unit 21, President
Auxiliary@ALPost21.org

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS

November WOW! At our last months
meeng we decided to adopt a Christmas
family. We will be pung up an Angel Tree in the lobby of
thePost.Thefamilyhas5children,sopickanangelandgo
shopping.Wemaybeaddinganotherfamily.
Veteran's Day will have a lot of things going on from
Parades to Cars for Heroes, free food and many other
acvies.ThanksgivingandStandDownarealsothismonth.
Things just keep popping up. Last month, we aended 28
funcons, logged 663 volunteer hours, helped raise
$1,303.00, traveled 10,495 miles and had 150 members
parcipate in the 28 missions. This is why we are the
Number1ChapterintheState.Ourmajorfundraiserisour
Breakfast on the third Saturday of each month. We have
added eggs and bacon to the menu, so come out and help
support our Chapter, you will enjoy great food and
camaraderie. We have several new members and meet
manyothervetswhenwegotoBigLots,HyVeeandoutto
eat.
Salvaon Army Bell ringing will be coming soon, come out
andvolunteertoringthebells.Everyonealwayshasagood
me, signup will be in the lounge. St. Michaels Veteran's
Residence is sll an ongoing project. We have delivered
several loads of furniture donated by Post members.
ColleconsaredoingwellatBigLot's,theyhavebeengreat
help. This is the biggest project we have taken on with the
bestvolunteerstakingonthisprojecttherearenolimits.
Thankstoyouall!
Dennis Mooney, ALR Chapter 21, Director
Riders@ALPost21.org
ALR SEPTEMBER STATS
Supported28Missions
Volunteered663ManHours
Rode10,495Miles
Had150Volunteers
Raised$1,303tosupportVeteranCauses
ALR SHIRT ORDERS
If you are interested in ordering one of our ALR shirts,
please contact Andrea at Media@ALPost21.org. Include:
style, size, color and quanty in your message. Short and
longsleevetshirtsandthesweatshirtscomeinwhite,grey,
orblack;thepoloshirtsareshortsleeveinwhiteonly.(We
arehalfwaytoourorderingquotabeforesubming.)
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

OK, I was wrong, the Chiefs arent the Leaders
of the Western Division. Its sll a lot of fun to
tailgate at the post and watch the games. The food and
company arethe best and its great to sitwith yourfriends
andwatchthegame.Royalsaresuredoingwell!
Wehave3membersonsickcall,ourChaplainJohnWilliams
is sll feeling less than best and Jim Waggoner and Rick
Calegariarebothoutofacon,letsholdtheminourprayers
andhopeforaspeedyrecovery.
Its nally Chili weather, rumors of a chili cook o are sll
oangaround,moretocome.
We will be proposing a pool tournament sponsored by the
SALtotheExecuveCommiee.
Mike Lapanne has volunteered to start a Queen of
Diamonds contest which he and Jan Dvorak will run on
Wednesday evenings. Proceeds will go towards new carpet
inthemainentryway.
It looks like the post will start having a Friday night dance.
The proposal is that we will be able to run a 50/50 one
Fridayamonthforthat.Detailstofollow.
Next meeng, November 7
th
at 7:30, we will be discussing
changing the day and me of our SAL meengs. We are
trying to create the opportunity for our dual members to
aendboth meengs and for SALs to aend Post Meengs
onoccasion.PleasebringIdeas.
Either Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will be giving away
turkeysduringoneofournormal50/50Mondays.
We are sll looking for donaons of Stamps and Puzzle
booksfortheWarrensburgandCameronVeteranshomes.
We are also looking for donaons of furniture, appliances,
housewares, and personal items for St. Michaels Veterans
Center.Thereisaboxinthemainentranceforbasics.Ifyou
have a larger donaon, please let me know and I will
arrangeforpickup.TheseVeteranshaveabsolutelynothing
whentheymoveinfromthestreet,everybithelps.
Please remember, whenever you work a 50/50, or donate
money / me to a viable charity, please report your hours,
miles,anddollaramountssowecanputthoseinourannual
reports.
As always, thank you for parcipang in the Sons of The
American Legion, we do good things for good deserving
people.
Keith Constance, SAL Squadron 21, Commander
SALCommander@ALPost21.org

FOOD SERVICE MENU
SNACKBARMENUAVAILABLEMON&TUES
Monday 5:00 to 7:00 PM (includes Salad Bar)
11/3 SmotheredHamburgerSteak,MashedPotatoes,
Gravy,Corn&DinnerRoll..$7.50
11/10 BakedHam,CandiedSweetPotatoes,Corn,
CranberrySauce&DinnerRoll..$7.50
11/17 Liver&OnionsorBakedChickenwithGreenBeans,
MashedPotatoes,Gravy&Roll..$7.50
11/24 Brisket, Steak Fries, Baked Beans & Garlic
Bread..$7.50
Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM
11/4 BowlofChiliwithaGrilledCheeseSandwich..$6.00
11/18 BeefTips&NoodleswithaSideSalad&Roll..$6.50
11/25 BaconCheeseburger&TaterTots..$5.50
Wednesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM
11/5 TenderloinorFishSandwichwithyourchoiceof
Fries,TaterTotsorOnionRings..$5.50
11/11 ComplimentaryFoodSeePage7fordetails.
11/12 BaconCheeseburgerorMushroomSwissBurger
withFriesorTaterTots..$5.50
11/19 TACO & HOT DOG BUFFET: Tacos,TacoSalad,
Nachos,ReFriedBeans&HotDogs..$6.50per
personor$4.00perchild(age3to9)
Thursday 5:00 to 8:30 PM
11/20 TailgateMenu:Burgers,HotDogs,ChiliandMore
Friday 5:00 to 7:00 PM
11/7 STEAK NIGHT: 8oz.Sirloin$10.50,Shrimp...$9.00,
orFriedChicken...$8.50.EachmealincludesBaked
PotatoorFries&SaladBar.
11/21 LBHotSpicedShrimporChickenTenders,New
Potatoes&GreenBeans,CornontheCob,Slaw&
HushPuppies..$9.00
Saturday
11/8 BREAKFAST BUFFET:(7:309:00AM)
AllYouCanEat:Eggs,Bacon,Sausage,Potatoes,
CornedBeefHash,Grits,Biscuits&Gravy,Juice&
Coee.$6.50perperson
11/15 PANCAKE BREAKFAST:(8:0010:00AM)
AllYouCanEat:Pancakes,Sausage,Bacon,Eggs,
Coee&OrangeJuice.$6.00perperson.
Sunday (Tailgatemenuisavailable30minutesbefore
kickounlthegameends)
11/2 Chiefsvs.Jets(home)kickoatnoonCBS
11/9 Chiefs@Bills(away)kickoatnoonCBS
11/16Chiefsvs.Seahawks(home)kickoatnoonFOX

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EVENTS AT THE POST

Events listed below are for the convenience of Post
Membership and scheduled prior to the prinng of the
newsleer. As always, please check the AL Post 21 website
foraddions,changes,ordeleonofevents.

11/1:7:00PM DanceDixieCadillacs
11/2:11:30PM TailgateintheLounge
11/3:6:30PM BINGO
11/4:6:30PM BINGO
11/6:6:00PM JointPotluckDinner
11/6:7:00PM PostMonthlyMeeng
11/6:7:00PM AuxiliaryMonthlyMeeng
11/6:7:30PM SALMonthlyMeeng
11/7:5:00PM SteakNight
11/8:7:309AM BreakfastBuet
11/8:7:00PM DanceReddymen
11/9:11:30PM TailgateintheLounge
11/10:6:30PM BINGO
11/11:6:30PM BINGO
11/11:127:00PM VeteransDayCelebraon
11/12:6:30PM AuxiliaryExecuveMeeng
11/13:6:30PM RidersMonthlyMeeng
11/14:7:00PM Entertainment:GeorgeontheKeys
11/15:810:00AM PancakeBreakfastBuet
11/15:7:00PM DanceSweetwater
11/16:11:30PM TailgateintheLounge
11/17:6:30PM BINGO
11/18:6:30PM BINGO
11/19:7:00PM DanceRowdyBoys
11/20:7:00PM PostExecuveBoardMeeng
11/22:7:00PM DanceReddymen
11/24:6:30PM BINGO
11/25:6:30PM BINGO
11/26:7:00PM Postwillcloseearlyforholiday
11/27:ALLDAY THANKSGIVINGPostwillbeclosed
11/29:7:00PM DanceSweetwater

Feelfreetocutthiscolumnoutofyournewsleer.One
sidehasthelistofevents,theotherhasthePost21Menu.
Folditupandcarryinyourwalletorkeeponyourfridge.
ThatwayyoualwaysknowwhatsgoingonatthePost.
EmailMedia@ALPost21.orgiswelesomethingout.

FROM THE ADJUTANTS DESK

FellowLegionnaires,
Another month has gone by and it seems like only
yesterday. We have had a very good month, both
membershipwiseandforthePost.Thereweremanythings
going on at the Post last month and if you missed them
maybe this month you can read your newsleer and come
outandjoinusforsomefunfellowship.OurLegionFamilyis
averygreatthing.
The American Legion Department of Missouri has
implementedanewprogramthatisworkinganditappears
thatitwillconnuetowork.Wearetryingtogetmembers
to pay their dues as early as possible and free up the later
partoftheyearforrecruingnewmembers.Wehaveasked
a few members of our Legion Family to call members and
ask them to pay their dues as early as possible. If you get
oneofthesecalls,dontgetirritatedatthemitsmydoing.
HELPWANTED:WeareinneedofhelpersfortheSaturday
MorningBreakfast.Ifyoucanspareacoupleofhours,once
amonth,pleasecall.
Mike Sweeney, Post 21 Adjutant
Adjutant@ALPost21.org
REMINDER: All new and transferring member applicaons
mustbesubmiedwithaDD214andduesmoney.Thisisa
requirement of the IRS and we have to comply with their
requirements/rules.ToobtainacopyofyourDD214goto:
www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservicerecords/

NEW TRANSFERS
LOUISL.BILLUPS DAVIDF.ADNEY
MICHAELACIAFULLO JAMESO.BOOTH
GENEL.CLYMA JOHNL.BUHRER
JOSEPHM.COULSON LAWRENCEJ.COOK
DENNISM.GARGOTTO DONCRIST
RICHARDJ.FRETWELL ROBERTW.GOULDEN
DENNISL.HAY GORDONR.LIGHTNER
THEODOREF.KNOSUE JAMESB.MCGATHY
JOHNC.MCGLYNN
MATHEWL.METCALF
HARVEYRNESSELHUF
DONALDW.SPENCEER
DENISL.PROCTOR
EDWINJ.SCARFF
MARKJ.SIMPSON
PAULL.THARP
PATRICKWALZ
DAVIDJ.WEST

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Postat8163730221forarrangements.
TAPS
LEONE.KEIL,HARRYKELLERJR.,
HOWARDE.OYLER,WILLIAMR.WOODS
With reverence, we commit these,
Our comrades, to the Post Everlasng.

HappyBirthdayandBestWishes
Wehave112memberswithNovemberBirthdays.
HappyBirthdayandwehopeyouenjoyyourspecialday!
Twowillbe90,threewillbe91,
twowillbe92,andtwowillbe93.
Theyoungestwillturn46thismonth.
HavingproblemswithyourVAClaim?
ContactyourVAAmericanLegionServiceOcer
RonMcBeeattheVAMedicalCenter
Phone(816)9222883orFax(816)9223381
HoursofOperaon9:003:00PMMondayFriday
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES

SPRING FORWARD, FALL BACK
Daylightsavingsmeends...Dontforgettosetyourclocks
backanhouronSunday,November2nd.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

Post 21 invites you to join us November 11th from noon to
7:00 PM in honor of your service. Complimentary food will
beavailableintheLounge.

THANKSGIVING HOURS
Post21willCLOSE EARLYonNovember26that7:00PMand
beCLOSED ALL DAY onNovember27thinobservanceofthe
Thanksgiving holiday to allow our employees to spend me
withtheirfamilies.

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE TICKETS

Have you made New Years Eve plans yet? If not, come out
andcelebratewithus.TicketswillgoonsaleNovember5th
for $35 that include: hors doeuvres, party favors, music by
Reddymen starng at 8:00 PM, a champagne toast and
breakfastatmidnight.Hurry,ascketsWILLgofast!!!

AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

New NancyE.Chuning,NancyE.Young,LindaM.Veer,
DiannWessel,JudyR.Seles,JudyA.Roberts,Janet
S.Hicks,DebbieNelson,AmandaL.Dreier,SusanC.
Powell
POST BUDGET CHANGES
The Budget Commiee analyzed the spending habits of
Post 21 over the last three years. Based on those reports
andfactoringinchanges,a6monthbudgetwaspresented
to the Execuve Board. Modicaons and changes are as
follows:
Monthly reoccurring expenses (i.e. ulies, cable, trash
pickup) were grouped together. Items that are
contractually ending and could be reduced were tallied
and researched to see if we could reduce that monthly
expense. Numbers will reect a signicant change from
previousbudgets.
Americanism/Donaons each 6 month budget will plan
fordonaonstobemadefromthePostbutnotoexceed
$5,000. The Post will no longer make on the oor
donaons without consulng the Budget Commiee. A
moon can be made on the oor for consideraon, but
the approval of funds will be based on what is available.
*Note: one item that is already considered is the $4,000
toPost21Baseballteams,leaving$1,000remainingtobe
donatedorrolledovertothenext6monthbudget.
Post 21 Emergency Fund this is a new item. This sets
aside money for the Post to use towards Building and
Equipment repairs that the Budget Commiee know are
imminent.
Goals each enty (Kitchen, Bar, Membership, Sales,
Dance, Loery, and Tower) was given a goal to achieve.
This will help meet our overall budget at the Post and
avoidbeinginthenegave.
This6monthbudgetanditschangeswereapprovedduring
the October Post Monthly Meeng. Moving forward, the
Budget Commiee encourages Post Members to bring
donaons,concerns,suggesonsanditemsnotincludedto
theaenonoftheCommiee.PleasecontactChrisWehr,
Post 21 Finance Ocer, at Finance@ALPost21.org with
thoseitemstobeforwardedtotheBudgetCommiee.
TheBudgetCommieewillbepresenngthenext6month
budget to the Post Execuve Board during the February
2015ExecuveBoardMeeng.
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BRAKE
204EastBlueParkway
LeesSummit,MO64063
8165253553
JimWaggoner
Owner

Webuy,sell,trade,andoercustomjewelry!
19321E.40HwySuiteE,Independence,MO64055
8164788883
446SEM291,LeesSummit,MO64063
8165245228

McGilley & Sheil Chapel
47th&BlueRidgeBlvd.KCMO
8163536555
WE HONOR VETERANS
www.mcgilleysheil.com

RichCarroll,LocaonManager
BMCRet.USCGRes.
HEARINGEXPRESSLABORATORY
CustomDigitalHearingAids
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CHARLOTTECONNELL,NBCHIS
3010P291Hwy (816)4780200
Independence,MO64057ear2char@yahoo.com
www.hearingexpresslaboratory.com
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C & C Arms, LLC
Lloyd C. Callwell, CCW Specialist
Raymore, MO 64083
Missouri CCW & Kansas CCH
NRA Certified Instructor
816-809-7253 or 816-322-3394
candcarmsllc@sbcglobal.net

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ofDoors&Openers
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