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FROM THE MAYOR: BLUE SPRINGS

Substantial, sustained progress in our city Since becoming mayor, I’ve always said that Blue Springs is “A city on the move and on the right track.” Let me tell you, that couldn’t ring more true that it does today. There are so many exciting things happening in our beautiful city right now. Earlier this year, a worldwide vehicle interior manufacturer Faurecia announced that its newest manufacturing facility will be located right here in Blue Springs. The new, 250,000 square foot facility – which will manufacture and assemble door panels, center consoles and instrument panels for vehicles – will bring more than 300 new jobs to the area by the end of 2020. In total, Faurecia is making an investment of $60 million in the Blue Springs community. Construction began on the site adjacent to 20th Street, just north of Interstate 70, this spring, and the company says this devel-

opment will be on the fast track. Additionally, we’ve seen lots of new businesses open this year including East Forty Brewing in our downtown district (1201 W. Main St.), Orscheln CARSON ROSS Farm & Home (1100 BLUE SPRINGS MAYOR S. Missouri 7), the Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic last year (600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway) and the renovation of Colonial Gardens (27610 E. Wyatt Road) to become a destination business for agritourism. Continuing the growth trend, Blue Springs has seen significant amount of new housing development, especially in the southern portion of the city.

Blue Springs issued 233 single-family construction permits in 2018 through May, making our city one of the fastest growing metro-area cities for housing development. And with all this business and residential growth, the city is making big improvements to accommodate our residents. In April, Blue Springs broke ground on the City Hall renovation project. This project is near and dear to my heart, as it will provide access to all our residents by bringing City Hall into compliance with the American Disabilities Act in addition to making it more functional to better serve our citizens. The new and improved City Hall will be ready and open for business by spring 2019. Just over a year after the passage of the dedicated parks sales tax, this summer

two of our playgrounds got major upgrades. A railroad-themed playground at Rotary Park opened in May, and a nature-themed playground opened in Ward Park in mid-July. Additionally, we have resurfaced the tennis courts in Blue Springs Park and in Pink Hill Park as well as made improvements to the Woods Chapel Park Trail, the Baumgardner Park Trail and the Duncan Road Trail (east of Adams Dairy Parkway). And there are a lot more parks upgrades coming over the next four years. These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to exciting things happening in our city this year, and we look forward to what will come. Thank you too all of businesses, residents and dedicated community partners that help make Blue Springs a great place to live, work and grow.

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What’s inside the guide

Welcome – Mayor Carson Ross .........................................................Page 3

Local parks ........................................................................................ Page 19

Welcome – Mayor Mike Todd ............................................................Page 5

Hospitals and clinics ........................................................................ Page 21

Welcome – Mayor Jeremy Martin ......................................................Page 6

Health agencies ................................................................................. Page 22

Community festivals ............................................................................Page 7

Where to register to vote ................................................................. Page 33

Historic sites .........................................................................................Page 8

Jackson County parks ...................................................................... Page 35

Historical groups ..................................................................................Page 9

Animal services ................................................................................ Page 36

The arts .............................................................................................. Page 10

Recycling ........................................................................................... Page 37

Community centers .......................................................................... Page 11

Public schools ............................................................................. Page 38, 41

Local libraries .................................................................................... Page 11

Private schools................................................................................... Page 39

First responders ................................................................................. Page 12

Local colleges..................................................................................... Page 40

Courts ................................................................................................. Page 13

Council members and aldermen ..................................................... Page 42

Youth sports........................................................................................ Page 14

Your representatives in Jackson County �� Page 44

Outdoor activities ..................................................................... Pages 17, 20

Your representatives in Jefferson City ............................................ Page 45

Professional sports ........................................................................... Page 18

Your representatives in Congress..................................................... Page 46

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FROM THE MAYOR: GRAIN VALLEY

Grain Valley enjoying growth and progress My name is Michael Todd and I’m the Mayor of the city of Grain Valley. I am proud to be in my fifth term as mayor of one of the fastest-growing communities in Missouri. Our population has more than doubled since the 2000 census. Our community has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years to accommodate the needs of the fam- MIKE TODD ilies who live here GRAIN VALLEY MAYOR and the families who, every month, are moving here. We have had the addition of a movie theater, restaurants and, last January, Cosentino’s Price Chopper. On top of all that growth the city has acquired the land at the Sni-A-Bar farm property. We look forward to moving ahead with the city’s plans for this property in the next few years, including the Mid-Continent Public Library, the Police Department and all municipal offices relocating there – including a state-of-the-art indoor-and-outdoor aquatics center. There have been other changes within the community as well, including the recent addition of OATS Transit for senior citizens and residents ages 18-65 who have disabilities. The service is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 pm and costs only $1 per one-way trip. Call 816-380-7433 to schedule a ride or for more information. Grain Valley has continued to be listed as one of the top 10 safest cities in Missouri by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, which I greatly attribute to the great women and men of the Grain Valley Police Department. They serve this community, not only as they protect its citizens, but also in community outreach projects, such as Shop with a Cop, raising funds and support of Special Olympics Missouri,

and National Night Out. The Police Department has seen many changes this year, including the recent retirement of Chief David Starbuck. He served in law enforcement in some capacity for 42 years, the last three here in Grain Valley. We were lucky to have him, and he’s greatly missed. Interim Chief James Beale will do a fine job, as he already has great knowledge of the community, having served here for nearly 10 years. K-9 Officer Jaxx also retired and will live his golden years in the care of his handler of the last eight years, Sgt. Scott Hedger. K-9 Officer Axel is currently training with Sgt. Hedger. His name was selected by more than 500 participants in a Facebook poll. We’re getting geared up for the Grain Valley Fair coming up Sept. 7-8. We’re excited to have Dana & Parks airing live from the Fair on Sept. 7. The Grain Valley Fair Parade and inaugural Grain Valley Fair 5k both take place on Sept. 8. For more information visit www. grainvalleyfair.com or find Grain Valley Fair on Facebook. The Grain Valley School District continues to be a source of pride for this community. Grain Valley High School was again recognized as one of the most challenging high schools in the United States. The high school is experiencing some updating to accommodate growth. The 2018 graduating class was their first of many with more than 300 students. The Grain Valley Partnership (a collaboration of the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation) has seen changes this year as well with the hiring of a new director, Tim Russell. They also launched their new, user-friendly website (www.growgrainvalley.org), which is a great source for residents to find trusted companies in which to do business with. Come on out to visit soon and see for yourself some of the changes and improvements that are happening in Grain Valley.

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FROM THE MAYOR: OAK GROVE

Great location, great services, great prospects The city of Oak Grove is a wonderful community to raise a family or establish a business. We would encourage you to choose Oak Grove, considering some of these benefits, including a long history of providing a more rural, family-oriented setting to reside and work in with the convenience of being only minutes away from the many attractions the Kansas City metro area has to offer. JEREMY MARTIN The Oak Grove OAK GROVE MAYOR School District offers exceptional educational programs and curriculum for students of all ages. The district has received state and national recognition for education excellence and is a regionally accredited educational

institution. Supplementary activities such as extensive athletic programs, food services, community outreach programs, student transportation systems, exceptional libraries and computer laboratories are just a few of the reasons we are proud to be a “Panther.” Oak Grove parks and recreation amenities include spacious and well-kept parks with ball fields, equine facilities, shelter houses, playgrounds, fishing at Caraway Lake, as well as a full schedule of 40 different programs offered through the parks and recreation department. Construction on the new Oak Grove Aquatic Center was completed in time to open for the 2018 swim season. The Aquatic Center features zero entry, a children’s play zone, a lazy river and swim lanes. The Fieldhouse is currently under construction with a completion date only a few months away.

The Civic Center is being remodeled to house the Police Department and City Hall. The Davis Memorial Center provides services to Oak Grove’s senior citizens which include daily activities, luncheons, and the Meals on Wheels program which provides services for senior citizens who live within the city limits. Oak Grove’s convenient location to Interstate 70, coupled with the commitment and dedication from the administration and city staff to improvements projects along Broadway Street and the new diverging diamond at the I-70 interchange, will provide the city with an improved transportation system for both citizens and visitors alike. The city partners with the Chamber of Commerce to positively enhance the business venues within the city. Because Oak Grove is one of the fastest-growing

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Fall Fun Festival is held in mid-September in downtown Blue Springs. This year it’s Sept. 14, 15 and 16. Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The shows are family-friendly and suitable for everyone. The festival also includes more than 200 food, craft and service vendors, and treats include turkey legs, funnel cakes, curly fries, shaved ice, kettle corn, d fresh squeezed lemonade and much more. The beer garden hours a 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (must be 21 years of ages to enter.) Each year they hold a parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Individuals, businesses, clubs and organizations, as well as the marching bands from Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools participate in the parade. Carnival hours: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Sunday. Free shuttles will take you to and from the festival from east side of Side Pockets, 1237 S. M-7, and west side Office Depot, 450 N.W. M-7. The shuttles run continuously from from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; no shuttle service on Sunday. Also, the First United Methodist Church at 301 S.W. Woods Chapel Road, will run a shuttle on Saturday at the following times: 9-11 a.m.; 2-4 p.m.; and 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit www. bluespringsfallfestival.com or call 816-2286322. The Grain Valley Fair will be held from 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 7 and 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 8, in Armstrong Park, 711 Main St. in Grain Valley. The fair includes a carnival, parade, beer garden, music, arts and craft vendors, a fireworks display and more, plus food booths with burgers, barbecue, kettle korn,

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HISTORIC SITES

Pioneers, outlaws, statesmen – see it all BLUE SPRINGS • The Dillingham-Lewis Museum, at 15th and Main streets in Blue Springs, houses the Blue Springs Historical Society. It’s a seven-room home built in 1906, and it’s open for tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from March through December. The annual Taste of Blue Springs fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 18. • The Chicago & Alton Hotel, built in 1878, is the oldest building in the city, according to the Blue Springs Historical Society, which also says the building need renovation and is currently unavailable for tours. • The old Chicago & Alton depot in Blue Springs has been moved to Central Park, has been under renovation for couple years and is scheduled to be unveiled to the public later in 2018. It’s also under the auspices of the Blue Springs Historical Society. • Burrus Old Mill Park, 112 N.W. Woods Chapel Road, is at the site where the city was originally founded.

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closed Mondays from November to Memorial Day and on federal holidays. Admission: $7 for adults, free for children ages 15 and younger (go to the visitor center first to purchase tickets for guided tours, which are limited to eight per tour). Tickets are sold first come, first served on the day of the tour. Tours available every 30 minutes. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/ hstr or call 816-254-9929. LEE’S SUMMIT • 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, • Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park 217 N. Main St., Independence. Hours: 10 Road, Lee’s Summit (in Fleming Park) a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 SIBLEY Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular season is April 1 • Fort Osage National Historic Site, 107 Sunday (March-mid-November); 9 a.m. to through Oct. 31; closed Easter Sunday and Osage St., Sibley. Hours: Open year-round 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (mid-NoMother’s Day. Christmas season is the day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through vember through February). after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30; closed Sunday. This circa 1820-1860 living history Dec. 23-25. Built in 1808, under the direction of Wil- village and museum includes 25 original The jail once held notorious outlaw liam Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark structures. Interpreters in period clothing Frank James and famous guerrilla leadexpedition, the Fort served a dual role. It portray life as it was in western Missouri er William Quantrill. Admission: $6 for was both a military garrison and trade cen- during the mid-1800s. Frequent special adults; $5 for seniors ages 55 and older; $3 ter. This historic site has been reconstruct- events are held. for ages six to16; free for ages 5 and younged to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for ages 62 er. Group tours are available by advance and older and ages five to 13. For more appointment only. For more information, information, call 816-229-8980, visit www. visit jchs.org/1859-old-jail or call 816-252Storm Doors, Carports makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missou1892. & Patio Covers ri-Town-1855 or email missouritown@ • Truman Courthouse on the Square, jacksongov.org. 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Replacement & Storm Windows The courthouse is open Monday through Since 1949 INDEPENDENCE Saturday. Free, one-hour guided tours are • Harry S Truman Library and Museum, available at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning 500 West U.S. 24, Independence; hours: 9 at the Visitor Experience Center inside the a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; courthouse. The Jackson County Courtnoon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Thanksgivhouse, also known as the Truman Courting, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The house, was built originally in 1838 and is museum honors the 33rd president, Harry where Harry S. Truman served as a Jackson Awnings • Carports S. Truman. Several exhibits and special County judge. Statues of Truman and AnPatio Covers exhibits related to Truman throughout the drew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are year are featured. This year’s main special on east and west sides of the courthouse exhibit is about World War I and Truman’s grounds. The building includes county service in that war. See the website for a offices, the Independence Tourism Departcurrent list of exhibits, www.trumanlibrary. ment, and the Jackson County Museum of org. Art, which features works by George Caleb Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom $3 for children ages 6-15, free for children appear as they were in the early 1930s. ages 5 and younger. For more information, • National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 call 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225. W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9 • The Truman Home, 219 N. Delaware a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through SaturSt., Independence and National Park Serday; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The museum vice’s visitor center and bookstore, 223 N. tells the story of three main trails – Santa Main St. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Fe, California, and Oregon – which headed saving products year round day from Memorial Day through October; west during the expansion of the country. GRAIN VALLEY • Sni-a-Bar Farm was developed a century ago by civic leader and Kansas City Star co-founder William Rockhill Nelson to become a premium place to breed shorthorn cattle. At one time it sold cattle around the world and drew thousands of visitors annually. The city owns the property and plans to develop it as a major civic complex, with a new city hall, potentially a new and larger library and other facilities.

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HISTORIC SITES

Groups research, preserve local history The Blue Springs Historical Society, 101 S.W. 15th St., Blue Springs. The Dillingham-Lewis House Museum is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. from March to December. The Historical Society was formed in 1976 and works to preserve and promote the history of the city. The society is devoted to improving the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum; the Chicago and Alton Hotel building; and the Chicago and Alton Train Depot. For more information, call 816-2248979 or visit www.bluespringshistory.org. Also find them on Facebook. Grain Valley Historical Society, 506 S. Main St., Grain Valley. Meetings are on the

fourth Thursday in January, March, May and September, and the third Thursday in November. There is an ice cream social on the fourth Thursday in July. While the history and artifacts from the early settlers are an important part of the museum collection at 506 Main St., the procurement and preservation of memorabilia from the modern day community is also important. If you have pictures of old school buildings, businesses, churches, homes and class pictures that could be copied or artifacts to give or loan to the museum, write to P.O. Box 414, Grain Valley, MO 64029. For more information, call 816-686-7582 or email mlnmizzou@ gmail.com.

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Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for youth ages 6-17; free for children ages five and younger. For more information, visit www.ci.independence. mo.us/nftm or call 816-325-7575. • Community of Christ Auditorium & Temple; 201 S. River, Independence; Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (summer schedule June 1 thru July 31) hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; (non-summer schedule) hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can hear organ performances, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (summer schedule); (non-summer n schedule) 2:30 p.m. Sunday only located inside the Temple. Daily Prayer for Peace located inside the temple, 1 p.m. yearround daily. Children’s Peace Pavillion,

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certs a year at venues throughout Jackson County. It also administers the Young Artist Competition, awarding scholarships and providing performance opportunities with the Philharmonic to area students. The Philharmonic includes more than 60 student, volunteer and professional musicians. Admission is free to all events. For more information, visit www.heritagephilharmonic.org or email info@heritagephilharmonic.org. Jacomo Chorale, rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Mission Woods Community of Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs. The Chorale, now in its 35th year, was founded by Harold Neal, the retired director of the Independence Messiah Choir in the fall of 1983, and is now under the direction of Dr. Helena Vasconcellos. The Chorale provides quality music for Jackson County and the surrounding area and is open to singers of all ages. They have a rich heritage of music styles and present major concert repertories each season, including a wide variety of literature. They will begin rehearsals in mid-August.

For more information, call 816-3550114, email Nancy White at njwhite1973@ gmail.com or visit www.jacomochorale. org. Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Road, Independence. In addition to a being a museum, the Puppetry Arts Institute has a gift shop and offers puppet painting workshops, birthday parties, monthly puppet shows and summer puppet camp. The puppet shows showcase a variety puppets and puppeteers from all across the United States. A puppet painting workshop for children 5 and older is available, which includes time on the stage learning to use the puppet, is $7.50, and the 4-hour vintage clown marionette workshop for ages 12 and older is $45. Senior adults are invited to a Tour, Talk and Tea, where they will take tour of the PAI, then enjoy tea (winter) and lemonade (summer) and a piece of pie for $15, with a minimum of 6 people. Puppet shows are $6, which also includes seeing the museum. For more information, call 816-833-9777 or visit www.puppetryartsinstitute.org. – Jillayne Ritchie

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com or call the Chamber of Commerce at 816-252-4745. Oktoberfest is held the last full weekend in September in downtown Lee’s Summit. This year the festival is from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 28, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 29. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival (also open from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30), the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. The festival is free. Free parking is available at the City Hall Garage at the corner of Second nd and Green streets. No pets. For more information, visit www.lsoktoberfest.com or call Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816- 524-2424.

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a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The festival celebrates the fact that Independence was at a crucial point of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. Highlights include music on the main stage and the community stage. There are several large tents full of craft vendors, plus vendors lining the streets including, commercial vendors, local service clubs, churches and other non-profits selling a variety of festival food. Carnival hours: 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday; noon to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The festival is free, but there is a charge for carnival rides and other activities. For more information, visit www.santacaligon.

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Not just a place to work out, play cards VESPER HALL Operates under: City of Blue Springs Address: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0181 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact: Marty Bears, administrator Website: www.bluespringsgov.com/vesper Social media: Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube More info: Vesper Hall is a nationally accredited senior center dedicated to services and activities geared toward those aged 50 and older. Activities include craft classes,

music, fitness, computers, games, card games, dances, and meals. Participation does not require residency or membership. The facility overlooks Rotary Park and is also available for event rental. GRAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Grain Valley Address: 713 S. Main St., Grain Valley Phone: 816-847-6230 Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. More info: The center’s fitness area

Books and more: Libraries offer a wide range of programs The Mid-Continent Public Library system’s headquarters are at 15616 E. U.S. 24, Independence. Call 816-836-5200 or visit www.mymcpl. org. Area branches: • Blue Springs North, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-224-8772. • Blue Springs South, 2220 S. Missouri 7. This branch is closed for renovations until the fall of 2018. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-229-3571. • Grain Valley, 101 S.W. Eagles Parkway. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Call

816-228-4020. • Oak Grove, 2320 S. Broadway St. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Call 816-690-3213. • Buckner, 19 E. Jefferson St., Buckner. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Call 816-650-3212. • Colbern Road, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-525-9924. • Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-252-7228. – Jillayne Ritchie

includes a gym, fitness equipment, and free-weights. Grain Valley residents receive discounted rates, and passes are available for greater savings. A meeting room, multi-purpose room, and kitchen are also available for event rental. DAVIS SENIOR CENTER Operates under: City of Oak Grove Address: 1901 S. Broadway, Oak Grove Phone: 816-690-4003 Contact: Torrie Thielbar Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays More info: There are two billiards tables, a TV, books, puzzles and a treadmill. During special times of the month, there are craft activities, bingo, and a piano to

play if you have the skills. A couple of times each year, seniors go on a field trip to local destinations. Lunch is served at noon, and anyone is welcome to eat as long as you call at least one day in advance to reserve your meal. The cost is $2 for ages 60 and older; $6.75 for ages 59 and younger. There are many opportunities to volunteer. If you’re a licensed driver, consider donating a portion of your day to deliver meals for the Home-Delivered Meal program. To begin the process of receiving home-delivered meals, call the information and referral line at 816-421-4980. If you cannot drive, but would still like to volunteer, call or stop by. – Jillayne Ritchie

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POLICE DEPARTMENTS • Blue Springs Police Department 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0164 http://www.bluespringsgov.com/341/Police-Department Blue Springs’ law enforcement agency is composed of 100 officers and 41 civilian employees. The municipal law enforcement agency’s coverage area is 22.27 square miles, according to Public Information Officer Jennifer Dachenhausen. Dachenhausen also serves as the department’s crime analyst, which falls under the Staff Services Bureau, one of the three divisions that composed the Blue Springs Police Department that consists of the investigations and records unit. Police response is led by the Operations Bureau and youth intervention services are led by the Community and Youth Outreach Bureau.

The agency’s top executives are Chief Bob Muenz. He has occupied the position since September 2017. The law enforcement agency is supported by a half cent public safety sales tax. A civilian board oversees the use of the funds generated by the tax and issues monthly, publicly available reports. • Grain Valley Police Department 711 S. Main St. 816-847-6250 http://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/departments/police/ Grain Valley’s municipal law enforcement agency is composed of two captains, two detectives, three school-resource officers, four sergeants, five civilian staffers and 10 police officers. There are also four reserve police officers. The agency’s top executive is Interim Chief James Beale, who has held the position since June. The agency has two major

divisions, patrol and operations. • Oak Grove Police Department 1903 S. Broadway 816-690-3773 https://www.cityofoakgrove.com/32/Police-Department The Oak Grove Police Department is composed of one captain, Joseph Chapman, two sergeants, one detective, one school resource officer, 10 police officers and one civilian staffer. There are are also four reserve police officers. The agency’s top executive is Bryon Price, who has held the position for five years. • Buckner Police Department 315 S. Hudson St. 816-650-3939 https://www.facebook.com/bucknermopd/ The Buckner Police Department is composed of Sgt. Theron Sutherland, eight officers, one detective, and one civilian staffer. The agency’s top executive is Chief Mike Buffalow, who has held the position since 2014. • Jackson County Sheriff 4001 N.E. Lakewood Court Lee’s Summit 816-541-8017 http://www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/ The county sheriff ’s office serves all of Jackson County. The area contains 18 cities, but the sheriff ’s office focuses its resources on unincorporated areas. The agency retains about 105 sworn personnel, 15 sworn unpaid reserves, and 43 civilian personnel. The county sheriff ’s office is also supported by a civilian volunteer unit of about 25 members called the “Sheriff ’s Posse.” The Sheriff ’s Office is led by interim Sheriff Darryl Forte, who Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. appointed after Sheriff Mike Sharp resigned last spring. There is one undersheriff, and there are five captains. FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Central Jackson County Fire Protection District 805 E. Jefferson St.

Blue Springs K 816-229-2522 a http://snivalleyfire.org/index.html Central Jackson County’s fire response services are conducted through five stations with a 140-person staff, including 36 M firefighters, paramedics and EMTs. The department are led by Fire Chief Jeffrey Grote. The district operates four engines, h d one ladder truck and five ambulances. A three-person board is responsible for a governance at the fire department. It coversp parts of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, some e unincorporated areas of Jackson County j F and Lake Tapawingo. a • Prairie Township Fire Protection S District 11010 Milton Thompson Rd. Lee’s Summit M 816-525-4200 C http://www.ptfpd.org/ Fire Chief Bill Large leads the Prairie Township Fire Protection District, a 25-person fire department. A three-person r e governing board oversees the agency. ( The agency is responsible for a 32-square-mile service area in unincorporated eastern Jackson County generally t in the Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit area including sections of Lake Lotawana. It alsob covers south Blue Springs. In addition to the fire chief, the department is led by administrators, Capt. Joe Banks, Capt. Zach Sierks, and Capt. Chad Carpenter. • Sni Valley Fire Protection District 1600 S. Broadway Oak Grove 816-690-6990 http://snivalleyfire.org/index.html The Sni Valley Fire District covers 78 square miles through a 31-person staff, including 27 firefighters, three chief officers and administration assistant. Coverage is provided out of two facilities in Oak Grove and Bates City. A five-person civilian board is responsible for the fire department’s governance. The service area includes the cities of Oak Grove, Bates City, parts of Grain Valley and the surrounding unincorporated Continued on page 13

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• Circuit Court: 16th District, 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816-881-4400; and 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000. Website: www.16thcircuit.org Hours: Both sites are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The presiding judge is John Torrence. The Jackson County District Court hears criminal and civil cases. Criminal defendants are charged with felonies and misdemeanors through the county prosecutor’s office. There are 29 judges and eight commissioners. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St., Kansas City. • Federal court U.S. Courts for the Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. Ninth St., Kansas City. Website: www.mow.uscourts.gov Phone: 816-512-5000, 512-1800 (bankruptcy), 800-466-9302 (case management/ electronic case filing system) and 512-1300 (probation and pretrial services). Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Defendants charged with federal crimes oby the U.S. Attorney General’s Office in the

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areas. The department is led by Fire Chief Carl Scarborough and Assistant Chief Mike Johnson. • Fort Osage Fire Protection District 400 E. Monroe St. Buckner 816-650-5811 s http://www.fortosagefire.org/ The Fort Osage Fire Protection District manages a 110-square-mile service area centered around northeast Jackson County

Western District of Missouri go to court at the C.E. Whittaker Courthouse. • Blue Springs Municipal Court, Howard Brown Public Safety Building, 1100 S.W. Smith St., 816-228-0175 Judges: Don Lograsso, Stephanie Taormina Website: www.bluespringsgov.com/139/ Municipal-Court Court sessions: Tuesday and Thursday court sessions are 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Friday court is 8:30 a.m, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday court is at 8:30 a.m. Check the website for exact dates. All charges are from traffic and city violations. The court has online payment available. • Grain Valley Municipal Court, City Hall, 711 Main St., 816-847-6240 Judge: John Jack Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org/municipal-court/ Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday All charges are from traffic and city violations. The court has online payment available. • Oak Grove Municipal Court, Civic Center, 2100 S. Broadway St., 816-6903773, ext. 1501 Judge: Garry Helm through a 31-person staff, including 29 firefighters and two civilian staffers. Coverage is provided out of three facilities in Buckner, Blue Mills and Koger Road and in the Salem East subdivision. A three-person civilian board is responsible for the fire department’s governance. The service area includes Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, River Bend and parts of unincorporated Jackson County. The department is led by Fire Chief John Yocum. The agency’s leadership also includes three assistant chiefs, Keith Vollrath, Dan Melton and Greg Daugherty. –Michael Smith

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LOCAL CRIME STATISTICS Blue Springs Grain Valley Oak Grove Buckner 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 15 5 6 2 2 1 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 12 1 1 7 1 0 1 39 81 14 12 10 5 7 0 182 157 36 23 34 15 19 14 1,206 1,317 138 209 161 146 33 76 112 121 22 37 13 18 4 4 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0

Violent crimes 81 111 20 19 Property crimes 1,501 1,596 198 270 Source: Missouri Uniform Crime Reporting Program Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.cityofoakgrove.com/33/ Municipal-Court All charges are from traffic and city vi-

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PARKS DEPARTMENTS AND FACILITIES • Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department Website: www.bluespringsgov.com (and click on the “Parks & Recreation” tab) For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-2280137 for more information. • Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Department Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org (and click on the “Parks & Recreation” tab under “Departments”) For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-8476230 for more information. • Blue Springs Family YMCA 1300 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway Phone: 816-224-9622 Website: http://www.kansascityymca. org/locations/blue-springs Email: BlueSprings@KansasCityYMCA. org Two indoor pools, a wellness and fitness center, an indoor walking track and a community room. Swimming, water fitness and exercise classes are offered along with youth sports. Open and lap swimming are available. For more information on classes, fees, membership and financial assistance, call or visit the website. Hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Kids Zone hours are 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday;8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 4-7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; and 1-3 p.m. Sunday. • Blue Springs Fieldhouse 425 N.E. Mock Ave., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0137 Website: http://bluespringsgov.com/ fieldhouse Offering 76,000 square feet, the cityowned Blue Springs Fieldhouse facility caters to adult recreation and youth sports. Fitness and recreational opportunities are available, including a 6,500-square-foot

fitness center; four courts for basketball, volleyball or pickleball; one synthetic turf field for indoor soccer or sports training; two walking tracks (one hard-surfaced and one synthetic turf); a spin studio and an aerobics/dance studio. The fitness center, which has free Wi-Fi access, includes several cardio machines and types of weight equipment. Open gym sessions include pickup basketball games and open gym time for basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball and access to both walking tracks. According to the Parks Department, monthly membership fees, which include discounts for instructor-led spin, aerobics and dance classes, are: • Adult (ages 18-59), $25 • Couples, $40 • Youth (ages 3-17), $15 • Household (up to four members), $55 with the Plus 1 option to add one living in the same household for an additional $15 per month • Senior (ages 60 and older), $20 • Senior couples, $35 For more information, visit the website or call the number listed above. Hours: 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. BASEBALL • Zone 2 American Legion Baseball Some area American Legion posts sponsor Eastern Jackson County teams for AA junior (ages 16 and under) and AAA senior (ages 19 and under) that compete in the Zone 2 of Missouri. Teams playing 2018 in Eastern Jackson County include: Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (representing Blue Springs South High School and eastern Grain Valley primarily); the Blue Springs Rod’s Sports A’s (representing Blue Springs High School primarily); and the Lee’s Summit Outlaws (representing Lee’s Summit North High School primarily). Tryouts are usually held in late August or early September for the following summer’s teams and are listed in The Examiner. For Continued on page 15

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more information, email area American Legion baseball director Gary Stone at gajstone@sbcglobal.net. • Blue Springs Baseball Website: www.bluespringsbaseball.org Runs youth leagues and tournaments for ages 5-18 with games played at the American Legion Baseball Complex at 105 N.E. Brizendine Road in Blue Springs, as well as four other sites in the city. For information on how and when to register for leagues or tournaments, visit the website. BASKETBALL • Blue Springs Athletic Association Basketball Website: bsaabasketball.com A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades K-8, with participation and competitive divisions. Leagues usually run from late December or early January through March. For more information, visit the website or contact BSAA Commissioner Terry Cornelius at 816-674-4195 or tercor523@aol.com. • Fort Osage Youth League Basketball Website: https://www.facebook.com/ FOYouthLeague/ or http://foyl.org/ A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades 1 to middle school for children mainly in the Fort Osage School District boundaries. Leagues usually run from early December through March, concluding with the All-City Championships, in which the Grade 3-7 FOYL champions face the IYAA champions. For more information, visit the league’s Facebook page. FOOTBALL • Blue Springs Athletic Association Football Website: www.bsaafootball.com The competitive league offers flag football for grades K-7 and tackle football for grades 2-7 through an affiliation with USA Football. Games stretch from mid-August to October and are held at the Hidden Valley Park football complex. Spring flag football leagues also are available. Practices are held at locations within the Blue Springs School District. All players must have a physical to participate. Cheerleading is offered, too. For more information, visit the website or email BSAA President Mike Heiter atmheiter33@sbcglobal.net.

GYMNASTICS • Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) Website: www.gagecenter.com The private gymnastics training facility, 1101 N.W. Jefferson St. in Blue Springs, teaches beginning to world-class gymnastics. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Former gymnasts include 2004 Olympians Terin Humphrey and Courtney McCool. GAGE also features swimming, cheerleading and martial arts classes and Bump City open gym and birthday parties in its two buildings. Classes start for pre-school age children. For more information, visit the website or call 816-229-7775. SOCCER • Metro East Soccer League Website: www.metroeastsoccer.org Details: A youth soccer program in Grain Valley and Oak Grove that fields participation leagues and competitive travel teams through the KC Metro League for ages 4-18. Fields are located at 801 S.W. 12th St. in Oak Grove. For more information, visit the website or emailpres@metroeastsoccer.org or registrar@ metroeastsoccer.org. The rainout hotline is 913-599-9959. • Blue Springs Soccer Club Website: www.bluespringssoccerclub.org Recreational and competitive travel squad soccer for local youths U4 through U15 through the Missouri Youth Soccer Association. League play is mostly at the Hidden Valley Park Soccer Complex at 6500 N.W. Valley View Road in Blue Springs. Signups are usually in July for the fall session and in January for the spring session. Travel league competitive teams play in the KC Metro League. For more information, visit the website home page and fill out the information in the “Leave a Reply” area. SOFTBALL • Blue Springs Girls Softball Association Website: www.bsgsa.net Youth softball participation and competitive leagues for girls ages 5-18, with games played at the Hidden Valley Park Softball Complex and Keystone Park. Each child/family pays a fee to play in the season with fund-raising options at signups. The leagues also rely on sponContinued on page 16

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sorships from local companies as well to help fund the league expenses and pay for upkeep and improvements of the fields. For more information, visit the website, email bsgsaweb@gmail.com or call 816517-3260. SWIMMING • Team Swim Academy Website: www.teamswimacademy.com Team Swim Academy is a non-profit USA Swimming club and Missouri Valley Swimming team based at “The Blue” in Blue Springs. Some practices also are held at the Blue Springs YMCA. Team Swim Academy offers varying skill levels, from novice to a competitive advanced senior squad. Fees vary. Private stroke and turn instruction also is available. For more information, visit the website. • Tsunami Swim Team of Kansas City Website: http://tsunamiswimteamkc.org A USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming club team that practices at a handful of sites in the Kansas City area. For more information, visit the website or email info@tsunamiswimteamkc.org. • “The Blue” – Centennial Pool-Plex 2401 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0188 Website: www.funattheblue.com Centennial Pool-Plex, also called “The Blue,” is run by the Blue Springs School District and is in Baumgardner Park across from Blue Springs High School at the corner of Ashton Drive and 22nd Street. It has a 25-yard indoor pool and a 50-meter outdoor pool for competitive,

instructional and recreational use, and an outdoor wading pool. Both pools can be rented for parties and group events. Swimming lessons and clinics are offered, and season passes are available. Daily admission is $6 for open swim, with ages 3 and younger admitted free. Season passes also are available. The outdoor 50-meter pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open swim hours for the outside pool are noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Open swim hours at the inside pool are noon to 5 p.m. daily during the summer. Lap swimming times vary (see website for times). TENNIS • Metro East Tennis Center 3109 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs Phone: 816-224-7999 Website: www.metroeasttennis.com The indoor tennis facility offers leagues, tournaments, open play, lessons and fitness programs for adults and youths on its five indoor, climate-controlled, cushioned hard courts (two Deco Turf and three Nova ProBounce). It also features a pro shop, lockers, showers and a Members’ Lounge. Wheelchair tennis also is offered. Membership is required. Memberships available include individual ($85 per month), senior ($65 per month, ages 60 and older), family ($135 per month) and junior ($55 per month). A 10 percent discount is offered for members who pay for memberships annually. Courts are reserved in 1½ -hour increments and reservations may be made three days in advance. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Bike or hike, catch a fish – just get outside • Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area & Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816-228-3766 Website: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places/burr-oak-woodsca The trails are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during Central Standard Time and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time. The nature center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The 1,071-acre conservation area features several miles of hiking trails (including a disabled access trail), a 168seat auditorium, a live-animal display, bird-viewing area, a 3,000-gallon aquarium containing native fish and reptiles, and a pair of picnic areas. The area and nature center host classes and special events for all ages year round (call or see website for times, dates and registration details). The area also features a wide

variety of wildlife, fields, ponds, glades, creeks and limestone outcroppings. • Fleming Park 2 miles east of Interstate 470/Missouri 291 on Woods Chapel Road, 816-5034800 Lake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888 Blue Springs Lake Marina: 816-7951112 Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 The largest park in Jackson County encompasses 7,809 acres and features a pair of large lakes, Lake Jacomo, covering 970 acres, and Blue Springs Lake, covering 720 acres. It features two full-service marinas, campgrounds, fishing docks (and fishing docks for individuals with disabilities), a fishing pond, and several picnic shelters. Water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, boating and tubing are available at Blue Springs Lake.

Blue Springs Lake Marina is at 1700 N.E. Bowlin Road, and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Dock fishing available after Labor Day. The beach, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting), is at 1500 N.E. Bowlin Road. The Lake Jacomo Marina is at 7401 W. Park Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Lake Jacomo has a limited-horsepower regulation, which keeps the lake calm for sailboat and paddleboat use. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m. • James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area Address: 13101 Ranson Road, Lee’s Summit, 816-622-0900 Website: http://nature.mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places/reed-jamesmem-wa Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during daylight savings; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. other-

wise. Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round except weekends and state holidays. The 3,084-acre wildlife area is on land donated in 1952 by Nell Reed in honor of her husband, Sen. James A. Reed. The area contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres, 11 of which can be used for fishing, including several areas for the disabled. Honker Pond is for kids fishing only. Most lakes contain largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and bullheads. Some lakes have been stocked with striped bass, and Coot and Plover Lakes are stocked with trout for winter fishing from November to March. The area also includes two fishing docks, numerous fishing jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer Continued on page 18

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Located near Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-State Route FF intersection, the Missouri Department of Conservation facility has a 20-position rifle range (two disabled-accessible), a 10-position pistol range (two disabled accessible), three trap fields and two skeet fields and a 12-position archery range from 10 to 60 yards (crossbows allowed) available for $3 per person per hour. A training/meeting room that seats 75 also is available to rent at $20 per hour per permit. The Conservation Department also offers several classes in firearms, archery and hunter education (see the website for details). • Landahl Park 2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking. The park also includes horse riding trails, cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, camping, hiking, archery range and picnic shelter. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range (see separate listing). • Little Blue Trace Trail Map website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Little-Blue-Trace-Trail-31 This 17-mile rock surface hiking, biking and running trail, maintained by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, runs along the Little Blue River from just north of Blue Mills Road in northeastern Independence to southwest of the Interstate 70 and I-470/Missouri 291 interchange near Lee’s Summit Road. The trail encompasses 1,856 acres and has several access points and parking, including Blue Mills Road, Ripley Junction Shelter (near U.S. 24), Bundschu Road Shelter, Missouri 78 Shelter (just west of Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road and Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center. – Karl Zinke

EJC is home to three professional sports teams Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence is the home of three professional sports teams – the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL, the Major Arena Soccer League’s Kansas City Comets and the Champions Indoor Football League’s Kansas City Phantoms. The Mavericks enjoyed much success in the now-defunct Central Hockey League during their first five seasons and have been a part of the ECHL the past four campaigns. They announced recently that they will renew their affiliations with the NHL’s Calgary Flames and with their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. The Comets won the last MISL championship and have been a part of the Major Arena Soccer League the past four years. This Phantoms have struggled the past two season, and have failed to reach the playoffs. They had a new coach in 2018 in Meadow Lemon, the son of former Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon. For single-game ticket information on all three teams, call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Fans can also visit the arena box office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday game days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mavericks season tickets range from $425 to $1,240 for a one-year plan and are for regular season home games, not exhibition or playoff games. Season ticket holders are required to buy playoff tickets should the Mavericks qualify for the postseason. Comets season tickets range from $110 to $528. Phantoms season tickets range from $139 to $380. - Bill Althaus

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Local parks offer a wide range of amenities BLUE SPRINGS The Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department runs and maintains 20 developed city parks and six undeveloped parks for 586 total acres. All Blue Springs parks are open 6 a.m. to midnight. Call the Parks Department, which is open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. You can contact the department at 816-228-0137 or visit the city’s website at www.bluespringsgov.com for more information on the city’s parks and to reserve shelter houses. The six undeveloped parks, which total 184 acres, are Roscoe Righter Park (27600 E. Colbern Road, near Mason Elementary), Brittany Hill Park (near Brittany Hill Middle School at 2701 N.W. First St.), Southwest Park, Stone Creek Park, Valley View Park and Willow Tree Park. The city’s developed parks and the available amenities: • Baumgardner Park, 2401 N.W. Ashton Drive: SH, PG, SVC, HP, TC, SP. • Blue Springs Park, 2204 S.W. South Ave.: SH, PG, SBF, SVC, TC, BC. • Burrus Old Mill Park, 112 N.W. Woods Chapel Road: SKP, SH, SG, PG, BF, BC, HP, VC, TC, SF. • Central Park, 1104 S.W. Walnut St.: CG; also home of the old Blue Springs Depot building that was moved from Main Street. • Franklin Smith School Park, 1609 S.W. Clark Road: SBF, SF. • Gregory O. Grounds Park, 1901 N.E. Jefferson St. (parking lot next to the Lake Remembrance) and 2100 N.E. Duncan Road (entrance to park’s walking trails): TR, DP. • Hidden Valley Sports Complex, 6500 N.W. Valley View Road: SH, PG, BF, FF, SBF, SF, VC, BBQ, HA. • James Walker School Park, 214 S.E. Walnut St.: SKP, BC, BF, PG. • Keystone Park, 214 S.W. Keystone Drive: SH, PG, SBF, TR. • Pink Hill Park, 2715 N.W. Park Drive: SH, PG, SF, BF, FF, SVC, TC, HP, BMX. Also Veterans Way Memorial. • Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, 600 N.W.

ABBREVIATION KEY AF – athletic field BC – basketball court BF – baseball field BMX – BMX bicycle race track BBQ – barbecue grill CG – community garden DGC – disc golf course DP – dog park FF – football field FS – fishing HA – handicapped accessible HBC – handball courts HP – horseshoe pits MPF – multipurpose field PB – pickleball courts PG – playground PT – picnic tables RHR – roller hockey rink SBF – softball field SF – soccer field SG – sprayground SH – shelter houses SP – swimming pool SKP – skate park SVC – sand volleyball courts TC – tennis courts TR – trails UD – undeveloped VC – volleyball courts Vesper St.: SH, TR, BC, SVC, HP, TC. Also has a gazebo, an Arbor Walk and several pieces of public art. • Ward Park, 1000 S.W. 22nd St.: SH, TC, TR. • Wilbur Young Park, 1100 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway: SH, PG, TC, SVC, SBF, BC, DGC, BBQ. • Woods Chapel Park, 3925 N.W. Dogwood Terrace: SH, PG, TR. GRAIN VALLEY The Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Department runs 10 facilities, including its main park, Armstrong Park, a 10-acre facility, and Cross Creek Nature Park, an undeveloped area with a half-mile walking trail along Blue Branch Creek. There are also four small neighborhood pocket parks – Clover Park, Eagle Park, Kirby Park and Farmington Meadows Park. Parks are open

from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information on Grain Valley parks and to rent facilities, call 816-847-6230. The city’s developed parks with available amenities: • Armstrong Park, 711 N. Main St.: SH, PG, SKP, TR, BF, BBQ, PT. • Aquatic Center, 713 S. Main St.: SG, SP • Butterfly Trail, NW Long Dr. and Valley Woods Dr.: TR • Cross Creek Nature Park: TR, UD • Football Complex, Old U.S. 40: SH, MPF, BBQ, PT. • Monkey Mountain Sports Complex, 35007 Old U.S. 40: SH, BF, SBF, MPF, PG, BBQ, PT • Tennis Courts, 551 S.W. Eagles Parkway: TC.

Road: SH, PT, PG, AF • Skate Park, 2210 S. Broadway: SKP • Webb Park, 1800 SE Oak Ridge Dr., BF, SBF, SH, TC, SVC, MPF, BC, PT, PG BUCKNER • Heisler Park, 306 N. Park Ave: PG, SH, SBF. MPF SIBLEY • Hayes Park, 249 Sante Fe St.: SH, PT, AF – Michael Smith

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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES • Main Event Entertainment 4600 S. Cochise Court, Independence Phone: 816-350-1000 Website: www.mainevent.com/locations/ independence-mo Bowling, laser tag, billiards, video games, gravity ropes and a bar area along with pizza and dining. It also features meeting rooms with projectors, screens, a podium and complimentary A/V equipment (when available). In laser tag, you compete against other teams through glowing pillars, arches and passageways in black light, fog and music. With gravity ropes, players can scale a swaying bridge, balance on a narrow plank and walk a tight rope all high above the game room. Booking available for private parties. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-midnightTuesday-Thursday and

Sunday. • KC Sports Lodge 19310 E. 50th Terrace, Independence Phone: 816-795-7171 Website: www.kcsportslodge.com Details: With 70,000 square feet of indoor playing fields and courts, KC Sports Lodge offers youth and adult indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, kids open play and an indoor golf simulator. It also offers team and individual performance training, adult fitness training and adult group classes through Select Physical Therapy. Businesses in the facility include the following: Agape Hoops, Iron Mike’s Main Event Personal Training and Gym, The Tree House Party Room and The Clubhouse Sports Bar. BOWLING • Lunar Bowl 2001 N.W. Missouri 7, Blue Springs

Phone: 816-220-7722 Website: www.lunarbowl.com Email: info@lunarbowl.com It features 32 lanes and runs bowling leagues daily in its 38,000-square-foot facility. A game room, arcade, party room and pro shop also are available. Lunar Bowl offers Cosmic Bowling every Friday and Saturday night, and open bowling when leagues aren’t in session. Lunar Bowl is available for private events and has experience with wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and class and family reunions. Prices vary (see website for rates). The facility also features food service and the Blue Moon Lounge Bar. Hours: 9 a.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. • The New Blue Springs Bowl 1225 E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-9994 (after 5 p.m.) Website: www.facebook.com/TheNew-

BlueSpringsBowl Hours: 5-10 p.m. • Diamond Bowl 218 N. Osage St., Independence Phone: 816-252-8003 Website: www.diamond-bowl.com An eight-lane bowling alley featuring lunch and dinner menus, a full bar, largescreen HD TV sets. Available for recreational leagues, and birthday, team and holiday parties. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. • Sterling Lanes 11216 E. U.S. 24, Sugar Creek Phone: 816-252-2111 Website: www.sterlingbowl.com It features 24 lanes, open bowling, USBC-sanctioned leagues, parties, a pro shop, “Cash-O-Rama” Saturday nights Continued on page 34

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Address: 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs Phone:816-228-5900 Website: www.stmaryskc.com Social media: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Number of employees: 575 Chief executive officer: Deb Ohnoutka Chief nursing officer: Sarah Gonzalez More info: As of early 2015, St. Mary’s Medical Center is part of Prime Healthcare. A faith-based, 146-bed hospital, St. Mary’s services include an emergency department, chest pain, stroke and breast centers, radiation, oncology, rehabilitation center, outpatient therapy, wound care and hyperbaric medicine center and inpatient rehabilitation center. Special Features: St. Mary’s offers several special features designed to provide senior citizens more privacy and a warmer environment, including devices for better sight and hearing, warmed blankets, extra seating for families and non-slip floors.

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Address: 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs Phone: 816-251-6133 Website: www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/saint-lukes-multispecialty-clinic-blue-springs Chief executive officer: Dr. Melinda Estes More info: Affiliated with Saint Luke’s Health System, the 35,000-square foot clinic opened in 2017 and includes specialties such as cardiology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology and gastroenterology, plus general surgery. Services also include laboratory, imaging and 3-D mammography. Saint Luke’s also has convenient care clinic in Blue Springs at 1101 S. Missouri 7 (816-251-5800).

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Address: 19600 E. 39th St., Independence Phone: 816-698-7000

Website: www.centerpointmedical.com Number of employees: more than 1,300 Chief executive officer: Bret Kolman More info: Centerpoint Medical Center, part of the HCA Midwest Health, features comprehensive services, specializing in cancer care with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and is the only Level II trauma center in Eastern Jackson County. Centerpoint also offers stroke and chest pain, orthopedic, women’s services including obstetrics and neonatal care, along with a full complement of outpatient imaging and rehabilitation services. The hospital is continuing with its $60 million expansion project that will ultimately will add 48 hospital beds and 16 inpatient beds, a redesigned emergency room, new inpatient rehabilitation unit and three new floors, two of them fully developed. When complete, the expansion will increase capacity from 221 acute-care private beds to 269. Kolman was named CEO earlier this year after David Williams retired.

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Address: 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence Phone: 816-478-5200 Website: www.childrensmercy.org/Patients_and_Families/Locations_and_Directions/East/Specialty Clinics Number of employees: 110 Part of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, the hospital has 17 specialty clinics listed in the above website link and offers an imaging center and laboratory services. General diagnostics walk-in is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Urgent care is open noon-10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends.

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Chiefs operations officer: Lynette Wheeler Affiliated with Truman Medical Centers, Inc. TMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medical Centers, is a 110-bed acute care public hospital and serves Eastern Jackson County. Key specialty areas include obstetrical/ gynecological, orthopedics, knee and hip replacement, digestive disease specialists, an inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to older adults and a large dental clinic. A 118-bed long-term care center is in the facility, as well. TMC Lakewood offers primary care clinics on-site and in Independence, Grain Valley and Raytown, as well as walk-in clinics in Independence Hy-Vee stores. TMC Lakewood offers the Lakewood Family Birthplace as part of its Family Medical Care program. The 19-bed area opened in 2011, and more than 1,500 babies are delivered there annually. Women of

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holistic agency that provides treatment programs for victims of child abuse, parent education, mental health service, case management and counseling services. Mission: CAPA commits to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by helping create changes in individuals, families and society to strengthen relationships and promote healing. Funding: CAPA relies on donations and foundation grants and has partnerships with numerous businesses and nonprofits. • COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Address: 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence (main office) Phone: 816-254-3652 Website: www.thecmhs.com Social Media: Facebook President and Chief Executive Officer: Julie Pratt More Info: CMHS helps those who have difficulty managing daily situations, those with serious mental illness, and their families. CMHS offers addiction recovery, outpatient and crisis services, community support, family and youth services, mental health court and the Healthcare Home program. CMHS has six other locations in Independence and Kansas City to provide various programs and services. Funding: CMHS is assisted by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Jackson County COMBAT, the Jackson County Behavioral Health Fund various community foundations and funds, and the United Way. CMHS also accepts direct contributions. • PLANNED PARENTHOOD INDEPENDENCE HEALTH CENTER Address: 815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independence Phone: 816-252-3800 Website: www.ppgreatplains.org. Social media: Twitter @ppgreatplains, Facebook Continued on page 32

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CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology David R. Blick, MD, FACC Specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Blick earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is an interventional cardiologist at St. Joseph and St.Mary’s Medical Centers and has organized more than 17 cardiovascular conferences to help advance the practice.

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CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology Marco S. Mazzella, MD, FACC Specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Mazzella received his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine. He specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

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Family Medical Care Associates Linda J. McCormick, DO 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive, Suite 101 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com

Dr. Holkins graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1975 and has over 40 years of experience. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Linda McCormick, DO, is board certified in Family Medicine. She graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO and has been in practice for over 30 years.

Kansas City Cardiology Michael J. Liston, MD, FACC Specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Liston is a practicing cardiologist with Kansas City Cardiology and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for St. Mary’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Cardiovascular fellowship. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive, Suite 101 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com

Vincent DeMarco, DO, is board certified in Family Practice with a special interest in NaPROtechnology and the Creighton Model of Fertility Care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO.

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NURSE PRACTITIONER Family Medical Care Associates

Family Health & Wellness Center Robin West, ARNP, FNP, BC 1938 NW Copper Oaks Circle Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8350 • f (816) 988-8451 RobinWestFNP.com Family Health Care Services, Prevention, Cosmetic Procedures Robin West received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Park University. With goals to continue to advance her education, she received a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education from Webster University and a Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been working in the healthcare setting for over 25 years. Robin is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She specializes in family health care across the life span, preventative health services and cosmetic procedures. Robin believes in treating patients as if they were her family members and exhibits a high degree of compassion and respect. She is an exceptional healthcare provider.

Cathy Hostettler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Family Medical Care Associates 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 f. 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com Hostettler is originally from Ohio and moved to Missouri in 2008. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing and Health Professions Educator Certificate from the University of Kansas (KUMC Campus) in 2016. She has been practicing for 20 years. In her spare time, she likes to sing in her church choir, read, cook/bake, and run with her fur child, Honey.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Stephanie Hutchison, NP 302 Southeast Salem, Oak Grove, MO 64075 p. (816) 690-6566 f. 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Steve T. Gialde, DO 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 p. 816-690-6566 f. 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com

Dr. Steve Gialde is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of General Practitioners and has a special interest in palliative medicine and hospice care. He’s been a physician with the Oak Grove Medical Clinic for over 35 years.

Hutchison earned her bachelor of science and her masters of science in nursing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner. Prior to joining Oak Grove Medical Clinic, Stephanie worked as an emergency department nurse for 16 years.

Kansas City Cardiology Stefanie Neill, FNP-C 3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 p. (816) 525-1600 f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com

Neill received her Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri State University in 2008. She is a full-time Cardiology Nurse Practitioner and has been with Kansas City Cardiology since 2011.

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Maggie Ngar, DO

Tammy Osborn, NP

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205 NW R D Mize Rd Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. (816) 228-9841 • f: 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com

Dr. Maggie Ngar is board certified in family medicine and has a special interest in preventative care and women’s health. She earned her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Osborne is an adult nurse practitioner providing a wide range of preventive and acute health services. She has a passion for patient care and believes in listening and one-on-one time with patients to help them set and achieve their health goals.

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Kansas City Cardiology Lacey Case, MSN, FNP-C

Blue Springs Internal Medicine

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Lacey Case, MSN, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner with Kansas City Cardiology. She attended the University of Central Missouri for both undergraduate and postgraduate education and graduated summa cum laude. Originally from the Kansas City area, her passion is to provide quality cardiovascular care to the area and approaches disease with a preventative mindset and a focus on education and being a partner in health promotion alongside her patients

Dean Mundhenke, MD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com Dr. Mundhenke graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1978 and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in Internal Medicine.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Leopoldine Blaise, DNP, NP 205 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Suite 400 (4th Floor) Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com

Blue Springs Internal Medicine David Voshall, MD, PhD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com

Leopoldine Blaise, DNP, NP, completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Avila University in Kansas City, MO in 2009. In 2013, she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Blaise graduated in 2017 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. She specializes in diabetic education.

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Jackie TeBeest, FNP, earned her degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Prior to earning her Family Nurse Practitioner degree, TeBeest earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing and worked as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Samantha Castlebury, FNP 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com Samantha Castlebury is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Oak Grove Medical Clinic. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri and her Masters of Science in Nursing as well as her Family Nurse Practitioner at Research College of Nursing in Kansas City Missouri. She holds a Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys Practicing in all areas of Family Practice from newborns to seniors.

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Lin Clark, MD, PhD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com Dr. Lin Clark received her medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

NEUROLOGY St. Joseph Neurology Associates

Robert T. Caffrey, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Parveen Kumar, MD 930 Carondelet Dr, Ste 305 Kansas City, MO 64114 P: (816) 942-4500 F: (816) 941-4504 stmaryskc.com Dr. Parveen Kumar received his medical degree from the Christian Medical College and had his internship at Christian Medical College, as well. He did his residency at Medical University of South Carolina. His primary specialty is in Neurology.

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Richard K. Gutknecht, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Timothy A. Hall, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Alisa R. Ash, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

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ORTHODONTICS

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Jeffrey M. Bradley, M.D.

Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics 1300 NW South Outer Road Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-0444 www.dykhouseortho.com

Indiveri Orthodontics James B. Indiveri, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics Board Certified – American Board of Orthodontics 300 North West R.D. Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 229-1245 www.indiveriortho.com

Board Certified by American Sub-Specialty - Hand, Elbow 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 303-2400 www.dfportho.com

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Jeffrey M. Bradley, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon. His specialty training focuses on trauma, reconstruction, and disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed medical school training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Bradley completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI, and recently completed a Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Dr. Bradley is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). He continues to be involved with leadership development in the Emerging Leaders program through the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA).

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Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. John Eggers, M.D., Ph.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Spine Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com John Eggers, M.D., Ph.D. comes to DFP Orthopaedics as a fellowship trained hip and knee surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacements and revisions. He has expertise in treating complex primary and revision arthroplasties. He also received extensive training in maintaining native joints through surgical and non-surgical interventions when applicable. He has had fellowship training in total joint revision: surgery performed when joint replacements have worn out, failed, or become infected. He obtained his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE and subsequently completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He then went on to sub-specialty fellowship training, graduating from the Cleveland Clinic Adult Reconstruction Fellowship. He has a specialized focus in preventing total joint arthroplasty infections, writing and reviewing many publications on the topic. He is a reviewer for multiple publications including the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Knee Surgery. He accepts transfer of complex hip and knee cases from outlying hospitals without joint replacement expertise.

Board Eligible Sub-Specialty Sports Medicine 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Cowan is a Kansas City native who returns to join DFP as a Sports Medicine fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, his medical and master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS. As part of his fellowship at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Dr. Cowan provided medical care for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, MLB’s Minnesota Twins, Gustavus-Adolphus college football, and area high schools. His interests are in athletic injuries to people of all ages including ACL reconstruction, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, rotator cuff repairs, and many more procedures for the knee, shoulder, and elbow. When not taking care of patients, Dr. Cowan enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and extended family. He also enjoys fitness, travel, and cooking.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Paul F. Nassab, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Paul F. Nassab, M.D., comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, and disorders of the hand, elbow, and shoulder. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his graduate degree at the Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his post Doctoral Fellowship in Combined Hand at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

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C. Craig Satterlee, M.D.

Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty - Foot & Ankle Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Shoulder & Upper Extremity Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Nathan J. Kiewiet, MD comes to DFP Orthopaedics as a fellowship trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. He has special interest and training in the treatment of complex foot and ankle problems, including complex trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, and Charcot deformity. He also has expertise in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of flatfoot deformities, bunions, and toe deformities. He has extensive experience with total ankle replacement and revision total ankle replacement He obtained fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at Harborview Medical Center/University of Washinton in Seattle, WA. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Grand Rapids, MI. He accepts transfers of patients with complex foot and ankle problems from outlying facilities without foot and ankle expertise.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Andre Jakoi, M.D. Board Eligible Sub-Specialty Spine Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Jakoi comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in all facets of spine disorders. His special interests in spine surgery include the use of minimally invasive surgery for degenerative conditions, adult deformity, trauma and complex reconstruction. He completed his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC and orthopedic surgery residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. He was then awarded a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Jakoi is especially committed to the practice of evidence-based medicine and is actively involved in advancing the field of orthopedics through research.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Jeffrey A. Krempec, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Krempec is Fellowship trained in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement at Washington University Orthopaedics Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri. He has had fellowship training in total joint revision: surgery performed when joint replacements have worn out, failed, or become infected. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI and subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Satterlee received his medical degree and general orthopedic training from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Subsequently, he was the senior Anne C. Kane Fellow in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the New York Orthopedic Hospital – Columbia Presbyterian Hospital directed by the nationally recognized Dr. Charles S. Neer II. Dr. Satterlee sees patients with general orthopedic problems. His expertise and focus is in disorders of the shoulder and elbow.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Alexandra J. Strong, M.D. Board Certified by American Certified in Sports Medicine 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 303-2400 www.dfportho.com

Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 North Kansas City, MO (816) 561-3003

Alexandra J. Strong obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She then went on to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, where she finished an internship in general surgery. Dr. Strong’s special interests lie in treatment of the shoulder and knee with an emphasis in sports medicine. and is Sports Medicine Certified.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Christopher L. Wise, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Trauma Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Wise comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained Orthopedic Trauma surgeon with special interest in complex fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, and lower extremity. He has expertise in fractures that have failed to heal (nonunion), become infected, or have healed with deformity (malunion). He obtained his medical degree from Saint Louis University, completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at Michigan State University and then obtained further subspecialty expertise in Orthopedic Trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

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ORTHOPEDICS Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Zachary Roberts, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty Trauma Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Roberts is a board certified, fellowship trained, orthopedic trauma surgeon who specializes in providing care to patients with fractures. His special interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, as well as periarticular fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Dr Roberts also has experience treating many post traumatic complications such as deformity, nonunion, and infection. Dr. Roberts received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and his medical doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Roberts completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA, and then completed an additional year of fellowship training in orthopedic trauma care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Following his fellowship, he returned to OU Medical center (Oklahoma’s only Level 1 trauma center) where, for 8 1/2 years, he held a faculty position with OU College of Medicine and helped teach resident orthopedic surgeons to provide care for patients with traumatic injuries.

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GOLF • Adams Pointe Golf Club 1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-220-3673 Website: www.adamspointegolfclub.com Email: info@adamspointegolfclub.com Located off Interstate 70 and Adams Dairy Parkway, Adams Pointe Golf Club features a par-72, 18-hole championship course with bentgrass fairways and greens carved out of woods and wetlands by noted local course designer Don Sechrest. The short-game center features bentgrass practice greens with 30,000 square feet of space for putting, chipping and bunker shots. The driving range charges $12 for a jumbo bucket of golf balls, $9 for a large bucket and $6 for a small bucket. Leagues, private instruction, golf lessons also are available. Rates include $21 to walk and $28 to ride for nine holes, Monday-Sunday. The clubhouse also is available to rent for wedding receptions, parties and ban-

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quets. For more information, including other green fees, visit the website or call the pro shop. • Blue Springs Country Club 1600 N.W. Circle Drive, Blue Springs Phone: 816-229-1194; Pro shop: 816229-8103 Website: www.bluespringscc.com This 18-hole, par-72, 6,590-yard championship course is a public course after years as a private club. It was purchased in 2011 by Blue Springs resident Ralph Hembree and his company, Summit Investment Group, and features a renovated pro shop and renovated bunker complexes. Annual memberships are available. Seasonal green fees (cart included) are $42 from open to 4 p.m. daily, $28 4 p.m.dusk Monday-Friday and $30 4 p.m.-dusk Saturday-Sunday; $39 Monday-Friday for seniors ages 55 and older, and juniors 21 and younger. [Note: Fees listed online are STILL those for 2016.] • Stone Canyon Golf Club 22415 E. 39th St., Independence Phone: 816-228-3333

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Services for strayed and abandoned pets • Blue Springs The Blue Springs Temporary Animal Holding Facility is at 1228 N.W. Knox St., just north of downtown. If Animal Control is unable to locate a pet’s owner, the animal is taken to another facility, primarily the Lee’s Summit Animal Shelter (1991 S.E. Hamblen Road). If that shelter is full, Animal Control will contact a local veterinarian for possible kennel space. Blue Springs Animal Control can be contacted at 816-228-0149. • Grain Valley Animals picked up by the city’s animal control officer are kept temporarily in the city’s pound in City Hall (711 S. Main St.) before being sent to local rescues, Half Way Home Pet Adoptions or a new adopted family or eutha-

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nized if unclaimed. Contact animal control at 816-8476250. • Oak Grove Animals picked up by the city’s animal control officer are kept temporarily in the city’s pound in City Hall (1300 S. Broadway St.) before being sent to local rescues or a new adopted family or humanely euthanized if unclaimed. Contact animal control at 816-690-3773 (1006) during normal business hours and Jackson County Animal Control (816-794-1960 for dispatch) during non-business hours. • Great Plains Regional Animal Shelter Great Plains SPCA operates the Regional Animal Shelter at 21001 E. Missouri 78 in Independence, as well as a

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companion shelter in Merriam, Kansas. Both are no-kill shelters, with a 96 percent live-release rate. The shelter offers pet adoptions, lost pet reunions, affordable veterinary care, community betterment projects and a variety of programs and events for the public. For example, children can learn about animals and meet them at the shelter during the Young Heroes for Pets Camp, which has several summer sessions. Call the shelter at 816-621-7722. Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatplainsSPCA. Website: www.greatplainsspca.org. On the website you can browse through photos and profiles of available cats, dogs and some other household animals.

The course features zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. There also is a 1,674-yard, par-30, nine-hole executive course, a practice range and practice greens. Annual golf memberships, leagues and private instruction also are available (see the website for rates and dates). The club also features a 24-hour, stateof-the-art fitness center. Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 1:59 p.m. and $32 2 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; $50 from open to 1:59 p.m. and $41 2 pm.-close Friday-Sunday. Nine-hole rates with carts for the championship course are $27.50 Monday-Friday only. Walking rates are cheaper. Fees for the nine-hole executive course are $24 with a cart and $12 walking. Other executive rates are available on the website. • Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City Phone: 816-761-9445 Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere. com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course The course, owned by Jackson County, features an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole all-par-3 course near Longview Lake, with a driving range and chipping and putting green practice facilities. The 6,906-yard 18-hole course has zoysia fairways and collars, and bentgrass greens. Leagues, tournaments and a junior golf program are available. Annual memberships also are available.

Summer greens fees include $41 for 18 holes on weekdays, $52 for 18 holes Friday-Sunday and holidays. Discounts are available. Other rates are listed on the website. • Lakewood Oaks Golf Club 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, 816-373-2505 Website: www.logc.org This private club features an 18-hole, par-72, 6,300-yard championship course with zoysia fairways. • Shamrock Hills Golf Club 3161 S. Missouri 291, Lee’s Summit, 816-537-6556 Website: www.shamrockhills.com The 18-hole course, which is par-71 and measures 6,363 yards, was built in 1960 by architect Jim Weaver. Leagues, tournaments and annual members are available. • WinterStone Golf Course 17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-257-5755 Website: www.winterstonegolf.com WinterStone promotes itself as “the only golf course in America that sits above an active mine.” Designer Craig Schreiner has created a par-72, 6,752-yard championship public 18-hole course that takes advantage of the hilly, wooded terrain, with many uphill and downhill holes that demand strategic shot-making. Annual passes are available (see website for rates). The Pavilion, a sheltered, but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Debbie Reddell-Underwood for non-golf events).

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Get rid of recyclables, household waste items Eastern Jackson County has limited recycling options, but some trash haulers offer curbside service and the Mid-America Regional Council has a website to help with specific items. Go to recyclespot.org to search by item and ZIP Code for your nearest options. Also, 1st MidAmerica Credit Union in Independence is holding an electronics collection event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at 19301 E. Valley View Parkway. Most items are taken for free, but there are fees for some items. Fees: $30 for CRT TVs 26 inches and smaller, $50 for CRT TVs 27 inches and larger, $50 for console/DLP/rear-projection TVs, $20 for LED/LCD/plasma TVs, $5 for CRT monitors, $10 for devices with freon. Many Eastern Jackson County residents can get rid of old paint, pesticides and other household hazardous wastes at periodic collection events across the county. The Grain Valley event is from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at the Jackson County Public Works facility at 34900 E. Old U.S. 40. It’s open to all residents of the county. The Lake Lotawana event is from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 at the Lake Lotawana Community United Methodist Church, 28901 N.E. Colbern Road.

The Blue Springs event is typically held such as cat litter. It doesn’t accept explosives, yard waste, in the spring. Some items will not be accepted: commercial waste, pressurized gas cylinSeveral cities and Jackson County work electronics, appliances, trash, yard waste, ders, asbestos, tires, appliances, single-use with the Mid-America Regional Council to medical waste, tires, asbestos, radioactive batteries (AA, C cell, 9-volt, button, etc.). hold one household hazardous waste event waste, pressurized gas cylinders or com• The facility at 4707 Deramus in Kansas per year per community, and residents of mercial waste. City. That’s south of the Chouteau Bridge those cities can participate for free. That MARC program also has two in the East Bottoms. Call 816-513-8400. Participating cities include Blue Springs, permanent sites for dropping off household Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Grain Valley, Lake Lotawana, Lake Tapaw- hazardous waste, open for free to residents Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. No ingo, Lee’s Summit, Independence and of participating communities. appointment needed. Sugar Creek, as well as unincorporated • The Lee’s Summit facility is at 2101 It accepts automotive products, antiareas of Jackson County. S.E. Hamblen Road, at the Summit Waste freeze, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs Oak Grove, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy Systems Resource Recovery Park. Appoint- (Tube and CFL), fertilizers, flammables, do not participate. ment only. Call 816-623-3066. Bring an ID fuels, hazardous cleaners, hazardous liqHere are the items that can be dropped for proof of residency. uids, household cleaners, lawn and garden off at the Grain Valley and Lake Lotawana It accepts automotive products, antiproducts, paint, pesticides, photographic events: batteries; paint and paint products freeze, batteries (lead-acid and rechargechemicals, pool chemicals, solvents, thin(including aerosol cans), varnish, stripper, able only), fluorescent light bulbs (tube and ners, used oil. thinner/turpentine; fluorescent light bulbs; CFL), fertilizers, flammables, fuels, hazardIt doesn’t accept explosives, yard waste, garden and yard products (herbicides, ous cleaners, hazardous liquids, household commercial waste, pressurized gas cylinpesticides, sprays, rat poison, weed killers); cleaners, lawn and garden products, paint, ders, asbestos, tires or appliances. automotive fluids such as antifreeze and pesticides, photographic chemicals, pool – Examiner staff used motor oil; household cleaners; kerochemicals, solvents, thinners and used oil. sene; mercury thermometers; and unused and unwanted medicines. Bring material in its original container Discover the Root Cause. if possible. Secure lids. Don’t mix different or unknown substances. If a container is Unlock Your Body’s Potential. Schedule a FREE leaking, wrap it in plastic and pack it in a Does this sound like you? Ready to Feel Good Again larger container with absorbent material,  No energy?  Stubborn Belly Fat?

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BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Robert Jerome, principal • Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; Charles Belt, principal • Freshman Center, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-974-3440; Brandon Martin, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3750; Charlie Weber, principal

S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kevin Grover, principal • Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve Goddard, principal

principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Kelly Flax, principal • John Nowlin Elementary, 5020 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3670; Seth ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Shippy, principal • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. • Lucy Franklin Elementary, 111 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816-874- Roanoke Drive, 816-874-3690; Doug Niel3600; Liz White, principal sen, principal • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. • Sunny Pointe Elementary, 3920 South Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3700; Nick Goos, Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kacey principal Roush, 3rd-5th principal • Thomas Ultican Elementary, 1812 N.W. MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.E. Vesper St., 816-874-3710; Abbie Swisher, • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan principal N.W. First St., 816-874-3470; Dallas Truex, Crum, principal • Voy Spears Jr. Elementary, 201 N.E. principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Anderson, Lee’s Summit, 816-874-3720; • Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Ramona Dunn, Renee Murry, principal Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-874principal • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. 3580; Steve Cook, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 Park Road, 816-874-3650; Lori Reynolds, Jennie Alderman, principal • William Yates Elementary, 3600 Davidson Road, 816-874-3740; Jan Castle, HELP HOMELESS MOTHERS & BABIES FIND HOPE & HEALING AT principal

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OTHER • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575 S.W. Liggett Road, 816-874-3680; Stephanie Owings, principal • Hall-McCarter Education Center, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3762; Rhonda Malone, director GRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT • Grain Valley High School, 551 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-847-5000, Jeremy Plowman, principal • North Middle School, 31608 N.E. Pink Hill Road, 816-994-4800. • South Middle School, 901 E. Ryan Road, 816-229-3499. • Matthews Elementary, 144 McQuerry Road, 816-229-4870. • Prairie Branch Elementary, 2100 Dillingham Road, 816-847-5070. • Sni-A-Bar Elementary, 701 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-847-5020. • Stony Point Elementary, 1001 E. Ryan Road, 816-847-7800. • Early Childhood Center, 31604 N.E. Pink Hill Road, 816-994-4901.

OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT • Oak Grove High School, 605 S.E. 12th St., 816-690-4152. • Oak Grove Middle School, 401 E. 12th St., 816-690-4154. • Maple Elementary School (third through fifth grade), 501 E. 12th St., 816690-4153. • Oak Grove Primary School (kindergarten through second grade), 500 S.E. 17th St., 816-690-8770. FORT OSAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS • Fort Osage High School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-650-7063; Scott Moore, principal • Osage Trail Middle School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507151; Robbie Shepherd, principal

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Blue Hills Elementary, 1911 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence, 816-650-7440; Monica Shane, principal • Buckner Elementary, 013 S. Sibley St., Buckner, 816-650-7300; Karen Hile, principal • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, 816-650-7350; Julie Stout, principal • Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; Pam Fore, principal • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 East U.S. 24 Circle, Independence, 816650-7158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; Emily Cross, principal OTHER • Career and Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507180; Mike Pantleo, director • Early Childhood Center, 18109 E. 12th St. N., Independence, 816-650-7480; Karen Harrach, principal • Lewis and Clark Academy, 24801 East U.S. 24, Independence, 816-650-7708; Kim Hawley, principal – Examiner staff

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• MCC-Blue River Metropolitan Community College’s eastern Independence campus serves approximately 3,300 to 3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri 78 as one of the five campuses of the MCC system in the metro area. Blue River offers a general education program while offering 12 two-year degree programs leading to a transfer to a fouryear college or ending with an associate degree. Associate degree programs include business, teaching, biology, chemistry, accounting, computer science, cyber security, computer systems and engineering administration and computer use support. One of Blue River’s top programs is the Public Safety Institute, which trains police officers, firefighters and EMT/paramedic personnel. Blue River also offers a music and theater program. The school offers adult education classes, certificate programs and professional de-

velopment classes. The Trailblazer Collegiate Academy is an early college program that allows Independence School District high school students to earn an associate’s degree while also earning their high school diplomas. Student services are available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the Academic Resource Center. Student life includes several clubs and organizations. The MCC athletic programs, which compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I, are being consolidated into one program for the 2018-19 school year instead of the four different campus teams to allow student-athletes to attend classes at any of the five campuses. Teams will now be known as the Wolves. Blue River will be the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the nearby Bingham

Middle School campus. Blue River and MCC are under new leadership. In addition to the hiring of a new overall MCC leader, with Kimberly Beatty being named the new chancellor on July 1, 2017, Blue River recently named a new president after former president Michael Banks was promoted to MCC vice chancellor for college and community relations in October. Jackie Gill, who has been serving as president of the MCC-Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City for the last two years, also took over as MCCBlue River president on Jan. 1 in addition to her duties with B&T. More information about specific programs offered at the campus, admission requirements and student life are available by calling 816-604-1000 or by visiting the school’s website, mcckc.edu/blueriver. Besides MCC-Blue River, the Eastern Jackson County offers several opportunities for higher education. These include:

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• MCC-Longview Metropolitan Community College’s Lee’s Summit campus offers a general education program and 12 other two-year degree programs leading to transfer to a four-year college or ending with an associate degree. Associate degree fields include arts, engineering, biology, chemistry, accounting, business management, automotive technology and computer systems and software development. Student life also includes more than two dozen clubs and organizations. The Longview campus will be the base for the women’s volleyball and women’s cross country teams. The school is located at 500 S.W. Longview Road in Lee’s Summit. More information about the college is available by calling 816-604-1000 or by visiting the school’s website: http://www.mcckc.edu/ longview Continued on page 43

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Local superintendents, school board members BLUE SPRINGS Administrative offices are at 1801 N.W. Vesper St. Phone: 816-874-3200. Web: bssd.net. Superintendent Paul Kinder retired from that role in 2014 but rejoined the district this summer. His duties include interaction with residents and community groups and overseeing the district’s daily operations. Board of Education: • Kay Coen, president, was first elected in 2014, and her term expires in 2020. She is a retired school teacher from the district. • Dale Walkup, vice president, was first elected in 2014, and his term expires in 2020. He is a small-business owner. • Rhonda Gilstrap, fiscal vice president, was elected in 2016 and her term ends in 2019. She retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. • Dale Falck current term expires in 2020. He works for Primelending, a mortgage lender.

• Bryan Dennie was elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is a bank vice president. • Kurt Swanson was elected in 2018, and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent. GRAIN VALLEY Administrative offices are at 31606 N.E. Pink Hill Road. Phone: 816-847-5006. Web: grainvalleyschools.org Marc Snow began his work as superintendent in 2017. Previously, he worked as the district’s superintendent for finance and support services. Board of Education: • Eddie Saffell, president, is serving his sixth year on the board. He is an assistant fire chief with Central Jackson Fire Protection District. • Michael Hackett, vice president, has been on the board for 14 years. He is a systems engineer. • Tisha Homfeld, secretary, has been on

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Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board, he was elected in 2017. His term expires in 2020. • District 2 Kent Edmondson – First elected in 2008, he was won re-election three times, most recently unopposed in 2017. His term expires in 2020. Chris Lievsay – First elected in 2010, he was re-elected in 2013 and again in 2016. His term expires in 2019. • District 3 Susan Culpepper – She was elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016. Her term expires in 2019. Ron Fowler – He has served as a council member since 1992 and was last re-elected in 2017. His term expires in 2020. • City Administrator Eric Johnson runs the day-to-day operations of the city. GRAIN VALLEY BOARD OF ALDERMEN The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen

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runs the day-to-day operations of the city. OAK GROVE BOARD OF ALDERMEN The Board of Aldermen meet on the first and third Monday at 7 p.m. every month. The meetings are at the Civic Center, 2100 S. Broadway St. The Oak Grove city website is cityofoakgrove.com. • Mayor Jeremy Martin was first elected in 2014 and his current term expires in 2020. He is a project manager for Schindler Elevator. • Ward I Jeremy Taylor is serving his fourth term, which expires in 2019. He works for Commerce Trust Company. Hank Melhorn is serving his seventh term, which expires in 2019. He is retired from General Motors. • Ward II Brad Alexander has been re-elected 10 times, most recently for a term expiring in 2020. He also serves as mayor pro tem and is a retired sergeant from the Jackson County Sheriff ’s Department. Kelly Nadeau was to appoinnt a vacant seat in 2017 and was elected in 2018 for a term expiring in 2019. She is a hospice care consultant at Beacon of Hope Hospice. • Ward III Dana Webb was appointed in 2016 to fill a vacancy and elected in 2017 to a term that expires in 2019. She is related to the founders of Oak Grove and works as the office manager of Ashlar Homes. Jim Shrout has been re-elected four times since 2010 and his current term expires in 2020. He is retired. BUCKNER BOARD OF ALDERMEN • Mayor – Dan Hickson • Ward 1 – Jimmie Jones, Phil Lollar • Ward 2 – Randy Buckallew, Reuben Walcott • Ward 3 – Darrel Box, Molly Kinne • City Administrator/Clerk – Rick Childers

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• Graceland University-Independence Graceland University, based in Lamoni, Iowa, has an Independence campus a few blocks west of the Independence Square at 1401 W. Truman Road. The Community of Christ-sponsored school’s flagship program is its School of Nursing, with an 18-month long, 65-credit-hour bachelor’s of science in nursing program. The program admits about 50 students every June. The school is home to the International Health Center, in which nursing students and graduates work to bring health care to rural Africa. The college also houses the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education, the C.H. Sandage School of Business and the Community of Christ Seminary. The master of nursing and master of education degree programs are available online. More information can be found by calling 816-833-0524 or visiting the website: http://www.graceland.edu/about-gu/independence-campus. • Independence College of Cosmetology The school, 815 W. 23rd Street in Independence, trains students in cosmetology (hair and nails), salon services, aesthetics and spa services following the CIDESCO and Pivot Point training curriculums. The school is also a working beauty salon, is licensed through the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners and is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Interested students can tour the college 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday by appointment with an admissions representative. More information can be found by calling 816-252-4247 (HAIR) or visiting the website: www.hair-skin-nails.com/ • University of Central Missouri The University of Central Missouri’s local presence serves the Kansas City area from Lee’s Summit. The UCM-Lee’s Summit campus is at 1101 N.W. Innovation Parkway and offers bachelor’s degree and graduate study programs. Undergraduate degree programs

include child and family development, social work, computer science-software development, criminal justice, cyber security, design and drafting technology, early childhood and elementary education, general studies, nursing, psychology, software engineering and systems engineering. The Summit Center offers a doctorate in educational leadership. Other graduate programs include a master’s of business administration, CIS and information technology, data analytics, college student personnel administration, computer science, counselor education, leadership, cyber security and information assurance, industrial management, occupational safety management, social gerontology and master of arts in teaching. Prospective students can get more information by email at mic@ucmo.edu or by phone at 816-347-1612. The school’s website is http://www. ucmo.edu/summitcenter/. • Park University Park University has a pair of remote locations south of the river, one in Independence (20101 E. Jackson Drive) and another in downtown Kansas City (911 Main St., Suite 800), that serve students in courses that can be completed in accelerated eight-week sessions rather than the standard 16-week semester. Additionally, the school offers five start times per year: two in the fall and spring each, and one in the summer. Park University, whose main campus is in Parkville, offers a variety of associate, bachelor and graduate degrees programs. Courses are offered on daytime, evening or weekend schedules. Prospective students can request information by calling 1-888-775-8401, send email to independence@park.edu or visit the website at https://www.park.edu/ academics/explore-majors-programs/?location=mo-independence • Columbia College The Kansas City campus of the school based in Columbia, Mo., offers six sessions per school year. It offers a variety of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at the Kansas City campus and online. The campus is in the Blue Ridge Tower at 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 400, near the intersection of U.S. 40 and Interstate 70. School personnel can be contacted at

816-795-1515 or by email at kansascity@ ccis.edu. The school’s website is http://www.ccis. edu/nationwide/kansascity.aspx. • National American University National American University’s Independence campus offers both on-campus and online learning opportunities in bachelor and master degree studies. The for-profit, private university’s local location specializes in three studies: College of Business, Accounting & Technology, College of Health & Sciences and College of Legal Studies. Additionally, National American University offers enhanced accessibility for active and former military personnel a reduced tuition rate for members of the armed forces and military partnerships. The school is at 3620 Arrowhead Ave. in Independence, near 39th Street and Missouri 291. More information can be sought at 816-412-7700, by email at indadmissions@ national.edu and at the school’s website, http://www.national.edu/locations/campuses/independence/. - Karl Zinke

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• Tim Brown was elected in 2016, and his term will end in 2019. • Diana Rice was first elected in 2006. Her term will expire in 2021. She works for Hallmark as a keepsake ornament specialist. • Kelly Scott was elected in 2017, and his term expires in 2020. Now retired, Scott is a former firefighter and police officer. • David Shrout was first elected in 1987. His term ends in 2020. He is a farmer. • Gary Thompson was first elected in 1996. Thompson’s term ends in 2020. He retired from Bank of America, where he was a senior vice president.

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He can be reached at 816-881-3806. The district covers much of the central, east and south parts of Kansas City, from just east of downtown to just east of the Grandview Triangle. • The 3rd District is represented by Dennis Waits, D-Independence. He was first elected in 1986 and is serving his eighth term. He is not running again. He can be reached at 816-881-4441. The district includes Sugar Creek and Independence north of Interstate 70, stretching from Interstate 435 to the Little Blue River. • The 4th District is represented by Dan Tarwater, D-Kansas City. He is running this year for another term. He can be reached at 816-881-3362. The district includes Grandview and much of south Kansas City, generally the southwest corner of the county. • The 5th District is represented by Greg Grounds, R-Blue Springs. He was first elected in 2006 and is completing his third term and is not running again. He can be reached at 816-881-4476. North of Interstate 70, it includes everything east of the Little Blue River, including parts of Independence, plus Buckner, Levasy and Sibley. South of I-70, it includes Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Independence. • The 6th District is represented by Theresa Galvin, R-Lee’s Summit. She was elected in 2014 and this year is running for a second term. She can be reached at 816-881-3132. The district includes the southeast part of the county: Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, the Lakewood area and much of Raytown. The three at-large districts: • The 1st District at large is represented by Garry Baker, D-Buckner. He can be reached at 816-881-4477. He was appointed in January 2016 after Frank White was selected as county executive. Bakker is not running for another term. The district covers Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Independence, Blue Springs, Sugar Creek, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy, as well as parts of Kansas City south of U.S. 40 and west of Lee’s Summit Road. • The 2nd District at large is represented Continued on page 45

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Eastern Jackson County voices in Jefferson City The Missouri General Assembly meets from early January through mid-May, holds a veto session in September and holds special sessions as called by the governor. Senators are limited to two terms of four years, and representatives are limited to four terms of two years. The area’s two senators: • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, won a special election in 2017 and is running for a full term this year. The 8th District is mostly made up of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit but also includes a slice of Independence, the area east of the Little Blue River and south of Burgess Road. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 431, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov. • Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his first term. The 11th District includes almost all of Independence, some of eastern Kansas City, the edge of Raytown and the northeast part of Jackson County, including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. Contract information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 425, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john.rizzo@senate. mo.gov State representatives: • Rep. Dan Stacy, a Blue Springs Republican, is in his first term representing the 31st District, which is most of the city south of Interstate 70.

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by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City. She was first elected in 2010, is in her second term and is running for a third. She can be reached at 816-881-3464. The district covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 400-CB, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-8636, Dan.Stacy@house. mo.gov • Rep. Jeanie Lauer, a Blue Springs Republican, is in her fourth term and final term. She represents the 32nd District, which includes Blue Springs north of I-70 as well as most of Grain Valley and Oak Grove and areas north of those cities. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 303A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1487, Jeanie.Lauer@house. mo.gov • Rep. Donna Pfautsch, a Harrisonville Republican, is in her third term. She represents the 33rd District, which includes the southern edge of Grain Valley, the southeast edge of Blue Springs and part of Oak Grove as well as Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 404B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-9766, Donna.Pfautsch@ house.mo.gov • The House seat in the 30th District has been vacant since Mike Cierpiot was elected to the state Senate in late 2017. The district includes five precincts in south Independence as well as parts of Blue Springs and the Lakewood area of Lee’s Summit. • Glen Kolkmeyer, an Odessa Republican, is in his third term. He represents the 53rd District, which is mostly in Johnson and Lafayette counties but also reaches

• The 3rd District at large is represented by Tony Miller, D-Lee’s Summit. He was first elected in 2014 and is running for a second. He can be reached at 816-8814423. The district covers roughly the southern one-third of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City. – Jeff Fox

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into the eastern edge of Jackson County to include the Levasy area. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 402, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1462, Glen.Kolkmeyer@house. mo.gov • Rep. Bill E. Kidd, an Independence Republican, is in his second term and is

seeking a third. He represents the 20th District, which runs from Sugar Creek to northeast Independence to Buckner. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 236A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3674, Bill.Kidd@house. mo.gov – Jeff Fox

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Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. • Sen. Claire McCaskill, a Democrat who lives in St. Louis, was elected to a second six-year term in 2012 and this year is seeking a third term. McCaskill is the senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, meaning she is the top-ranking Democrat on that committee. She also sits on the Armed Services Committee and the Finance Committee. Her Washington office is at 503 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Her Kansas City office is at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 101, Kansas City, Mo., 64111. Phone: 816-421-1639 Web site: http://mccaskill.senate.gov/

• Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second sixyear term in 2016. Blunt sits on these committees: Appropriations (chair of the Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies); Commerce, Science and Transportation (chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operation, Safety and Security); and Rules and Administration; and the Select Committee on Intelligence. He is vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference. His Washington office is at 260 Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-5721. His Kansas City office is at 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo., 64105. Phone: 816-471-7141. Web site: http://blunt.senate.gov/

• U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat from Kansas City, represents Missouri’s 5th District, which includes almost all of Independence, most of Lee’s Summit, the east side of Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Oak Grove south of Interstate 70, Kansas City south of the Missouri River as well as Ray, Lafayette and Saline counties. He was elected to a seventh two-year term in 2016. He is on the House Financial Services Committee and two of its subcommittees – Housing and Insurance (where he is the ranking member), and Oversight and Investigations. His Washington office is at 2335 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Phone: 202-225-4535. His Independence office is at 211 W. Maple Ave. Phone: 816-833-4545. His Kansas City office is at 101 W. 31st St. Phone: 816-842-4545.

• U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Republican from Tarkio, represents Missouri’s 6th District, which includes generally the northern third of Missouri, plus a large part of Eastern Jackson County that runs from eastern Independence south generally in the Interstate 470 area, but including the west side of Blue Springs, and reaching as far south as Missouri 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee’s Summit. Graves was elected to a ninth two-year term in 2016. Graves is chair of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and also sits on the Armed Services Committee. His Washington office is at 1135 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-7041. His Kansas City office is at 11724 N.W. Plaza Circle, Suite 900, Kansas City, Mo., 64153. Phone: 816-792-3976. – Jeff Fox

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