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Voters speak clearly on marijuana

The public has spoken, first by the collection of a sufficient number of signatures to get it on the ballot, and second by voting to amend the state Constitution to permit possession and personal use of marijuana and marijuana- infused edibles and smokables for personal recreational use.

Happy birthday (to me) and many happy returns

When I woke up this morning and hobbled into the bathroom my body mumbled, “you’re old,” while my mind said, “I don’t want to be.” If I eat right, exercise and lose weight I could be good to go for another couple decades, or I could eat chocolate chip cookies, click my heels three times and wish on a falling star. Sixty-two years ago, my parents were trying to get over the shock they were having another baby.

CARMELIZED BAKED APPLES

• 4-5 apples • ½ cup sugar • 1 tablespoon flour • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • ½ cup brown sugar • ½ cup water • 1 teaspoon butter Peel and core apples. Cut in slices, and place in a 9-by-9-inch pan.

TURKEY QUESADILLA

Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer • 2 8-inch light whole wheat flour tortillas • 3/4 cup shredded low-fat pepper jack cheese • 10 ounces cooked turkey breast (cut into thin strips) (about 2 cups) • 1/4 cup sliced pimento • 1 tablespoon seeded, sliced jalapeno pepper Place the two tortillas on a countertop. Divide all the ingredients in half.

Three face federal prison for dealing meth

Three Eastern Jackon County men have pleaded guilty to federal drug charges for methamphetamine distribution over two months in 2020. Kenneth Paulson, 51, of Blue Springs, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Kansas City to participating in a conspiracy to distribute meth in a two-month period in from Aug.

MACANESE MEAT-AND-POTATO HASH (MINCHI)

www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/macanese-meat-and-potato-hash-minchi Start to finish: 35 minutes Servings: 4 • 1¾ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes • Kosher salt and ground black pepper • 12 ounces ground pork • 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 6 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts reserved separately • 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil, divided • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped In a large microwafe-safe bowl, combine the potatoes, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Deputy police chief alleges age discrimination

The former interim police chief in Independence, who remains deputy chief, has sued the city, claiming age discrimination and a hostile work environment. Ken Jarnagin, 54, was placed on administrative leave in February when an investigation into police overtime construction work started.