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FROM THE MAYOR: BLUE SPRINGS

Investment and progress in Blue Springs Welcome to the wonderful community of Blue Springs, Missouri. We are truly glad you are here. This year has been an interesting one for our fair city and our entire country, but I want to assure you that in Blue Springs, we are still a city “On the Move and On the Right Track!” Our businesses are bouncing back and doing everything they can to keep our residents safe. In late 2019, Blue Springs was once again included on Money magazine’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.” Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce.org named Blue Springs No. 15 in the top places to live in Missouri out of more than 2,500 cities and towns, taking into account data for employment,

housing, education, health and quality of life. And for those of us who call Blue Springs home, it’s not hard to see why as Blue Springs is home to many wonderful residents, attractions, CARSON ROSS parks, businesses BLUE SPRINGS MAYOR and award-winning schools. New development is happening throughout our city, and in the last year, we’ve seen $44.7 million in new investment. Novel Place, a new $14.2 million dollar senior living facility by the White

Oak Marketplace, is almost complete. And construction at the Calmar Senior Living development is underway next to the Adams Pointe Golf Course. KC Bobcat has reinvested $2.4 million in our community with a beautiful new location, and other businesses like Dental Depot and Discover Vision Centers have also built new facilities. Our Parks and Recreation Department continues many beautiful improvements and renovations. In the summer of 2020 we will see the completion of a new stateof-art playground design at Young Park. Blue Springs will be the only second city in the United States with this playground design. Additionally, renovations to the shelter houses, ball fields and courts at

the park are also nearing completion. This project was made possible by the dedicated parks sales tax approved by voters in 2017 and is just one of many great park renovations completed with these funds. As you can see, there is so much going on in Blue Springs, and this is just a small sample of the great things happening throughout our city. I’ve said before, it takes dedicated community partners, hard work and exceptional people working together to create a vibrant community on the move and on the right track, and I am proud to play a small part in our success.

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FROM THE MAYOR: OAK GROVE

A small city with much to enjoy

DANA WEBB OAK GROVE MAYOR

The city of Oak Grove would like to welcome you into a view of our community and encourage you to consider choosing our town as your home or place of business. For decades, Oak Grove has held the

charm and slowness of small-town life, with the amenities and faster pace of the city just a short drive away. Positioned directly on Interstate 70, Oak Grove is a short 25 minutes to the center of Kansas City, with fast access to the rest of the metro area. Our award-winning K-12 public school system plays an integral part in our community life and culture, valuing the growth and education of our children as a

top priority. Our town continues to enjoy sustainable growth, including new subdivision additions, senior living and small businesses. Oak Grove is home to multiple safe and spacious parks that include ball fields, shelter houses, playgrounds and more. Oak Grove has something to offer for everyone, and we pride ourselves in continuing to develop a comfortable, safe and thriving community for you to be.

My family helped originally settle Oak Grove over 150 years ago and has been here ever since. So, I know that this place has continued to strive in serving and growing its people well. I plan the same for its future, hoping you join us along the way. Welcome to Oak Grove, and may our home be your home, too.

FROM THE MAYOR: GRAIN VALLEY

Small town values, big time growth Hello from Grain Valley, one of the fastest-growing cities in Missouri. We pride ourselves in small-town values, despite the rapid growth that we have experienced. We have seen this Chuck Johnston especially in these GRAIN VALLEY MAYOR challenging times as folks have done so much to lift the spirits of neighbors and graduating seniors, helping others, supporting local business and providing donations for families in need. The growth that we have experienced since the late 1990s (the total population has nearly tripled) has challenged the school district to make accommodations for students and teachers. They have done that through bond initiatives, typically with overwhelming support by our community at the polls. Even with this growth, they have managed to maintain an average 17:1 student/ teacher ratio with recognition coming from regional and national levels. I applaud the work they have done in communicating with parents and students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this spring, our Parks & Recreation Department completed the first

phase of the Blue Branch Trail, which was open in 2021. great timing as many people enjoyed it I appreciate the work of our city staff as throughout the stay-at-home order and they work diligently for this community continue to do so now. It is an asphalt and look forward to what’s to come. I’m walking trail in a wooded setting, off of Buckner Tarsney and SW Rock Creek Lane. Expansion to this trail is planned later this year, which will include a pedestrian bridge over Blue Branch Creek, additional trails to the south connecting the Sni-A-Bar Farm neighborhoods, and trail connectivity to the high school and Sni-A-Bar Elementary campus. Thanks to our amazing police department, with the help of the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), Grain Valley is once again ranked in the top 20 safest cities for the state. Our police officers go above and beyond to engage citizens, from stopping to let kids check out their cruisers, to serving lunch at our monthly senior citizen luncheons. Our growth is evident by several new businesses being added in 2020, including QuikTrip, Domino’s Pizza and Taco Bell, with a Burger King and other establishments on the horizon and coming soon. Our residential permit acquisition has greatly increased this year, which includes 115 residential units since the beginning of the year. The Lofts at Old Towne, which will include 154 apartments and a mixed-use amenity center with an indoor pool, are expected to

proud to be Grain Valley’s new mayor, and I am excited to serve the citizens, alongside the Board of Aldermen.

At the City of Blue Springs, we take pride in creating connections with the people we serve. Our employees are dedicated to making Blue Springs a place where we can all live, work and play for generations to come. From our snow removal to our splashpad – and everything in between – at the City of Blue Springs, we’re here for you.

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What’s inside the guide

Welcome – Mayor Carson Ross .........................................................Page 2 Welcome – Mayor Dana Webb ...........................................................Page 3 Welcome – Mayor Chuck Johnson.....................................................Page 3 Community festivals ...........................................................................Page 5 Youth sports ..........................................................................................Page 6 Outdoors ...............................................................................................Page 7 Historical sites ................................................................................... Page 10 Community centers .......................................................................... Page 12 Register to vote .................................................................................. Page 12 Arts ...................................................................................................... Page 13 Jackson County parks ....................................................................... Page 15 Police, fire, ambulance service ......................................................... Page 16 City parks .......................................................................................... Page 17 Libraries ............................................................................................. Page 18 Professional sports ........................................................................... Page 20 Hospitals and clinics ........................................................................ Page 28 Community Services League .......................................................... Page 30

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Health-care nonprofits .................................................................... Page 30 Catch the bus .................................................................................... Page 32 Farmers markets ............................................................................... Page 32 Chambers of commerce .................................................................. Page 32 Animal control ................................................................................. Page 32 Local colleges..................................................................................... Page 34 Public and private schools .............................................................. Page 35 Truman Library update ................................................................... Page 36 Council members and aldermen ..................................................... Page 37 Courts ................................................................................................ Page 37 Your representatives in Jackson County �� Page 38 Your representatives in Jefferson City ............................................ Page 38 Your representatives in Congress..................................................... Page 39

This guide to the community was produced by The Examiner staff: Nancy Melton, Mike Genet, Karl Zinke, Megan Schoettger, Bill Althaus and Jeff Fox. Cover Photography: (Left) Children at fishing pier at the Gregory O. Grounds Park at Lake Remembrance, Adam Vogler, 2009. (Top Right) Grain Valley junior pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski, David M. Rainey, 2019. (Bottom Right) Andrew Marble negotiated the rope bridge at the Blue Elk Camporee in Landahl Park, Peter Muelleman, 2016.

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COMMUNITY

Festival organizers forced to alter plans The Fall Fun Festival, planned for Sept. 25-27 in downtown Blue Springs, has been moved to a virtual format. For more information, visit www. bluespringsfallfestival.com or call 816228-6322. The Grain Valley Fair is planned from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 11 and from 11 a.m. to midnight on Sept. 12 in Armstrong Park, 711 Main St. in Grain Valley. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the schedule for this event may be modified to comply with regulations concerning large gatherings and the need to provide safety for the public. The fair normally includes craft booths, food booths, a carnival, live music, magic acts, and a beer garden, as well as a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The parade begins at Grain Valley High School, heading east on Eagles Parkway, north on Main St./Route AA, west on Walnut St. and south on East Kirby

Road before ending back at the high school. For more detailed information, call the Grain Valley Fair at 816-719-9436 or check us out on the web for a full schedule at www.grainvalleyfair.com. The Independence Uncorked Wine Fest is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 on the grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave. in Independence. It’s billed as one of the largest wine festivals in the state, with 25 Missouri wineries and a guest spirits distiller. It also has food booths, beer, art, music, and wine classes. The Rotary Club of Eastern Independence hosts the event as a fundraiser for a variety of local causes. The cost is $30 in advance and $40 at the door and includes a wine glass and a four-bottle wine bag. Santa-Cali-Gon Days, held each year on Labor Day weekend on the Indepen-

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Sports opportunities abound across the area PARKS AND REC • Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department, 816-228-0137, www. bluespringsgov.com. Blue Springs Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities. • Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Department, 816-847-6230, www.cityofgrainvalley.org. Grain Valley Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities. • Jackson County Parks + Rec, makeyourdayhere.com. Jackson County Parks + Rec offers adult softball leagues through the United States Sports Specialty Association at the Frank White Jr. Sports Complex, 3901 S.W. Longview Park Drive, Lee’s Summit; and 140th and Holmes Softball Complex, 14000 Holmes Road, Kansas City. AQUATICS • The Blue Springs School District aquat-

ic centers: The Blue Springs High School Aquatic Center is at 2401 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816228-0188. This facility was formerly called “The Blue.” This pool-plex is in Baumgardner Park across from Blue Springs High School. It has a 25-yard indoor pool and a 50-meter outdoor pool for competitive, instructional and recreational use, and an outdoor wading pool. Because of the pandemic, the outdoor pool will not be opened during 2020. The Blue Springs South Aquatic Center is at 1300 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, 816874-3890. This center has two pools. Due to the pandemic, these pool facilities are available to the local swim teams and to the public for a limited number of classes. In order to participate in a class (water aerobics, arthritis classes, etc.) you must be registered. Check the Blue Springs School District website for updates on schedules and available classes at https://www.bssd. net/.

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• 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 Springs High School Aquatic Center, with some practices held at the Blue Springs South Aquatic Center. This is a year-round program. Team Swim Academy offers varying skill levels, from novice to a competitive advanced senior squad. Private stroke and turn instruction also is available. Clinics are being scheduled for new swimmers in August, with information listed on the team website. • Tsunami Swim Team of Kansas City, http://tsunamiswimteamkc.org Tsunami Swim Team is a USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming club team that practices at eight sites in the Kansas City area, including Henley Aquatic Center at Bridger Middle School in Independence. New members are asked to come in for an evaluation. To be evaluated, send an email to info@tsunamiswimteamkc.org with the following information: swimmer’s name, age and birthdate, parents’ names, previous swimming experience, contact phone number and preferred location between Independence, Liberty or Kansas. The website sets out a detailed plan to resume swim practices and events. For more information, visit the website or send email to info@tsunamiswimteamkc.org. • Adventure Oasis Water Park 2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence Phone: 816-325-SWIM (7946) Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/advenoasis This park is closed for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BASEBALL • Blue Springs baseball, www. bluespringsbaseball.org. The 2020 spring season has been canceled due to the COVID-19 emergency. A fall season for 2020 is anticipated, and details of registration for that season will be announced on the website. BASKETBALL • Blue Springs Athletic Association Basketball, leagueathletics.com/Default,asp?org+BSAABASKETBALL.COM

A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades K-8, with participation and competitive divisions. The league is hoping to maintain its regular schedule, with games beginning in December 2020 and continuing through March 2021. If that schedule is possible, practices will begin in November, with registration taking place in September and October. For more information, visit the website or contact BSAA Commissioner Terry Cornelius at 816-674-4195 or tercor523@ aol.com. BOWLING • The New Blue Springs Bowl, 1225 S.W. US. 40, Blue Springs, 816-228-9994, www. facebook.com/TheNewBlueSpringsBowl. As a result of the pandemic, this facility plans to remain closed until the beginning of Phase 3 of the Jackson County COVID plan. • Lunar Bowl, 2001 N.W. Missouri 7, Blue Springs, 816-220-7722, www.lunarbowl.com. This facility has 32 lanes and runs regular bowling leagues in its 38,000-squarefoot building. The facility also includes a game room, arcade, party room and pro shop as well as food service and the Blue Moon Lounge Bar. Cosmic Bowling is available on Friday and Saturday nights. Open bowling is available when leagues are not in session. Lunar Bowl is open for private events and has experience hosting wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as family and class reunions. As a result of the pandemic, this facility has changed its hours and is now open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Only 16 lanes are open at a time to ensure social distancing. A limited menu of items is available, as is alcohol. FOOTBALL • Blue Springs Athletic Association, www.bsaafootball.com. This is a competitive league with flag football for grades K-7 and tackle football for grades two through seven through an affiliation with USA Football. Games stretch from mid-August to October and are held at the Hidden Valley Park football Continued on page 8

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Walk a trail and enjoy wildlife Eastern Jackson County abounds in places for outdoor activities. Check with the areas and facilities before you go. Many activities have been postponed or canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. • Little Blue Trace Trail Map website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Little-BlueTrace-Trail-31 This 17-mile rock surface hiking, biking and running trail, maintained by Jackson County Parks + Rec, runs along the Little Blue River from just north of Blue Mills Road in northeastern Independence to a spot just south of where Lee’s Summit Road crosses the Little Blue River. The trail has several access points and parking areas, including Blue Mills Road, the Ripley Junction shelter (near U.S. 24), the Bundschu Road shelter, the Missouri 78 shelter (just west of the Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road, Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center and at Lee’s Summit Road. There are four shelters, 30 picnic tables and a softball field along the trail system. • Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area and Nature Center, 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816-228-3766, https://nature. mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burroak-woods-ca The trails are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (hours are subject to change during managed hunts). The nature center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday, Monday and all state holidays. The nature center is currently closed due to the pandemic. The 1,071-acre Missouri Department of Conservation area features several miles of hiking trails (including a disabled access trail), a 168-seat 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, East of Interstate 470 on Woods Chapel Road, 816-503-4800.

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 (including docks for individuals with disabilities), a fishing pond, trails and several picnic shelters. Water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, boating and tubing are available at Blue Springs Lake. Blue Springs Lake Marina is at 1700 N.E. Bowlin Road. 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. Lake Jacomo has a limited-horsepower regulation, which keeps the lake calm for sailboats and paddleboats. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m. Boat rentals are available on both lakes April 15 through Oct. 15, and boat slips are available for rent. • James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, 12405 S.E. Ranson Road (Route RA), Lee’s Summit, 816-622-0900, http://nature. mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/reedjames-mem-wa Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 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, several small ponds, numerous fishing

jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking and horseback, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to state regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special-use permit. It is also a popular bird-watching area. Camping is not allowed except for youth groups with special permits. • Lake City Range and Training Center, 28505 E. Truman Road, 816-249-3194, mdc.mo.gov/regions/kansas-city/lake-cityshooting-range Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, early May through mid-September, and noon to 4:30 p.m. mid-September through the end of April. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all state and federal holidays. Located on the north side of Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-Route FF

intersection, the Missouri Department of Conservation 60-acre 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), all available for $4 per person per hour (with the first hour paid in advance, remainder at checkout). 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. Deer sight-in hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from mid-October through mid-November (call for dates). • Landahl Park, 2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800, http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 Continued on page 10

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complex. Spring flag football leagues were canceled due to the pandemic. However, fall football is being planned for late this summer. Practices are held at locations in the Blue Springs School District. All players must have a physical to participate. Cheerleading is also offered. For further information, visit the website or email BSAA President Mike Heiter at mheiter33@sbcglobal.net. GOLF • Adams Pointe Golf Club, 1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, 816-220-3673, www.adamspointegolfclub.com and info@ adamspointegolfclub.com. This is a par 72, 18-hole championship course with bentgrass fairways and greens carved out of woods and wetlands. 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 are available. Rates include $21 to walk and $28 to ride for nine holes, Monday-Sunday. The clubhouse is available for rental for wedding receptions, parties and banquets. For more information, visit the website or call the pro shop. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, carts are being sanitized after each use and the last carts must be turned in by 8 p.m. Tee times begin on weekdays at 8 a.m. and on weekends at 7 p.m. The carts used at this club seat only two players. • Blue Springs Golf Club, 1600 N.W. Circle Drive, Blue Springs, 816-2291194, 816-229-8103 (pro shop), www. bluespringsgscc.com. This is a public, 18-hole, par 72, 6590yard championship course. Annual memberships are available. Contact the course for information green fees. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the golf carts are being sanitized after each use. Hours of operation and other procedures have not been changed. • Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club, 15400 E. 34th St., Independence, 816-3509900, www.drummfarmgolfclub.com. Drumm Farm Golf Club was built on approximately 280 acres at the Andrew

Drumm Farm. The semi-private 7,121 yard, par-72 championship course is designed around creeks and rolling fairways. The course features zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. There is also a 1,674-yard, par 30 nine-hole executive course, a practice range and practice greens. Annual golf memberships, leagues and private instruction are also available. The club also features a fitness center. Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $32 from 3 p.m. to close, Monday through Thursday; $50 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $44 from 3 p.m. to close, Friday through Sunday. Nine-hole rates with carts for the championship course are $27.50 Monday through 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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only two players are allowed per cart and tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. The fitness center’s hours have been curtailed to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Family Golf Park, 1501 N.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs, 816-228-1550, www.familygolfpark.com. This course is a mile east of I-470/Missouri 291. This course features a driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. The driving range features measured target greens, a putting green, sand traps and chipping, a grass tee area and heated sheltered tees. Lessons are available. The facility can also host birthday parties and corporate outings. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Due to COVID-19 this facility remained closed as of July 1. Call to determine when the facility will reopen. • Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake, 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City, 816-761-9445, http://www. makeyourdayhere.com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course. This course is owned by Jackson County and 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 green fees include $42 for 18 holes with a cart on weekdays, $53 for 18 holes and a cart Friday through Sunday and holidays. Discounts are available. Other rates are listed on the website. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several changes to the schedule and procedures have been made: The driving range and golf course are closing at 7 p.m. All golf carts are washed after each use, and only one person is allowed to use each cart unless there is a family group. All drinks sold are bottled rather than fountain. • Lakewood Oaks Golf Club, 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, 816373-2505, www.logc.org. This is a private club featuring an 18hole, par-71 6300-yard championship course with zoysia fairways. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each golfer must have his/her individual cart unless there is a family group and the carts are sanitized after each use. The course is open at 7 a.m. and the last tee time is at 6 p.m. The restaurant also provides take-out food only. • Shamrock Hills Golf Club, 3161 S. Missouri 291, Lee’s Summit, 816-5376556, www.shamrockhills.com. This 18-hole, par-71 course measures 6,363 yards and was built in 1960 by architect Jim Weaver. Leagues, tournaments and annual memberships are available. • Stone Canyon Golf Club, 22415 E. 39th St., Independence, 816-228-3333, www.stonecanyongolfclub.com. Stone Canyon Golf Club is a public facility. It also features a driving range and professional instruction. Annual passes are available. • WinterStone Golf Course, 17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-2575755, www.winterstonegolf.com. 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 the website for rates). The Pavilion, a sheltered but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions. See the website for some new COVID-19 regulations. GYMNASTICS • Great American Gymnastics Express, 1101 N.W. Jefferson St., Blue Springs, 816-

229-7775. www.gagecenter.com. The private training facility teaches beginning to world-class gymnastics. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Former gymnasts include Olympians Terin Humphrey and Courtney McCool and many NCAA Division I gymnasts. GAGE also features swimming, cheerleading and martial arts classes, along with Bump City open gym, and birthday parties in its two buildings. Classes start for preschool age children. INDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES • Blue Springs Fieldhouse, 425 N.E. Mock Ave., Blue Springs, 816-228-0137, 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 hard-surfaced courts for basketball, volleyball or pickleball; one artificial turf field for indoor soccer or sports training; two walking tracks (one hard-surfaced and one artificial turf); a spin studio and an aerobics/dance studio. Open gym sessions include pick-up basketball games and open play 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 option to add one living in the same household for an additional $15 per month. • Senior (ages 60 and older), $20. • Senior couples, $35. Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Because of the pandemic, schedules may change. For more information, visit the website or call the number listed above. • KC Sports Lodge, 19310 E. 50th Terrace, Independence, 816-795-7171, www. kcsportslodge.com With 70,000 square feet of indoor playing fields and courts, KC Sports Lodge offers youth and adult indoor soccer,

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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. KC Sports Lodge has two 60x25-yard fields, a 40x30-yard practice area, one walled field and one field with no walls with FieldTurf playing surfaces. Because of the pandemic, this facility has a limited schedule. Open play hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open play availability may change daily so please call to confirm reservations for the day you wish to play. SOCCER • Metro East Soccer League, www. metroeastsoccer.org. This is a youth soccer program in Grain Valley and Oak Grove that fields participation leagues and competitive travel teams through the KC Metro. Leagues are for ages 4 to 18. Fields are at

801 S.W. 12th St., Oak Grove. Contacts: 913-599-9959 or email press@ metroeastsoccer.org. • Blue Springs Soccer Club, www. bluespringssoccerclub.org. Blue Springs Soccer Club offers 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 season and January for the spring season. Travel league competitive teams play in the KC Metro League. SOFTBALL • Blue Springs Softball Association, www.bsgsa.net. Youth softball participation and competitive leagues for girls ages 5 to 18, with games played at the Hidden Valley Park Softball Complex and Keystone Park. Due to the pandemic, the beginning of the 2020 season was delayed. As of June 1, team practices were allowed to begin. For updates concerning local regula-

tions concerning group gatherings, see https://www.bsgsa.net/Default.aspx?tabid=1049781 or contact mheacock33@ gmail.com and 816-517-3206. TENNIS • Metro East Tennis Center, 3109 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 816-224-7999, www.metroeasttennis.com. An indoor facility. Leagues, tournaments, open play, lessons and fitness programs are offered for adults and youths. This facility features cushioned hard courts (two are Deco Turf and three are Nova ProBounce). Also located there are a pro shop, lockers, showers and a members lounge. Wheelchair tennis also is offered. Membership is required and includes individual memberships for $85 per month, senior memberships for $65 per month (ages 60 and over), family memberships for $135 per month and junior memberships for $55 per month. A 10 percent discount is offered for members who pay for memberships annually. Courts are reserved in 1.5 hour increments and reservations may be made three days in advance.

Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. VOLLEYBALL • Blue Springs Legends Youth Volleyball, the Fieldhouse, 425 N.E. Mock Ave., Blue Springs, 816-228-0270, www. legendvolleyball.com . Developmental youth volleyball program for grades 2 to 7, consisting of a series of six-week classes. • Centerline Beach Volleyball, 1910 S.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs, 816-224-4455, www.centerlinevolleyball.com and info@ centerlinevolleyball.com Elevent outdoor sand volleyball courts and four indoor courts in addition to a sports bar. Adult and youth programs and leagues offered. The facility is also open for fundraising tournaments, parties, receptions and reunions. Spectators to indoor games are requested to wear masks. • Fort Osage Youth Volleyball League, www.facebook.com/FOYouthLeague/ Continued on page 10

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This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking, equestrian and hiking. The park also includes cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, primitive group camping, picnic shelter and 40 picnic tables. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range (see separate listing). • Longview Lake, 9898 Longview Road, Kansas City (marina) and 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City (beach), Phone: 816-966-0131 (marina); 816767-0727 (beach) Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/157/Longview-Lake The lake, run by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, is 930 acres used for water entertainment and fishing and features 14 picnic shelters. Boats are allowed on the lake but boat and motor permits are

required. The full-service marina features boat rental, convenience store, marine supplies, gasoline pumps, tackle, bait and overnight, two boat ramps, fenced boat storage and annual slip rental. The marina is open at 8 a.m. daily (9 a.m., May 16-31) and closes at various times throughout the year (see website for dates and times). Fishing includes bluegill, carp, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. Longview Lake Park also includes campgrounds, the Longview Lake Horse Park, the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex and the Fred Arbanas Golf Course. Windsurfing is permitted (see website for regulations) but stand-up paddle boards are not allowed. The 1-acre beach (see website for hours) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available).

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Eastern Jackson County is rich in historic sites BLUE SPRINGS • The Dillingham-Lewis Museum, at 15th and Main streets, houses the Blue Springs Historical Society. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this museum is closed. It is a seven-room home built in 1906, and it is normally open for tours, from March through December. Hours are: Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and closed on most holidays. Tours are free for members, $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and military, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 years of age and younger. For updated information, contact http:// www.bluespringshistory.org/ • The Chicago & Alton Hotel, built in 1878, is the oldest building in the city, according to the Blue Springs Historical Society. This building is in need of renovation and is currently unavailable for tours. • The Chicago & Alton Depot, in Central Park at Walnut and Smith streets, has been renovated and was opened to the public in 2018. It is under the auspices of the Blue Springs Historical Society.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this depot is closed. The depot is open from April 1 to October 31. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For updated information, contact http:// www.bluespringshistory.org/ SIBLEY • Fort Osage National Historic Site, 107 Osage St., Sibley. Hours: open yearround from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday but it is expected that the Fort will also be open on Tuesdays beginning in June or July. As of May, 2020, a mask and social distancing are required for entry to the Fort. Visitors are expected to wear masks when near other visitors or staff, but all the amenities are open and available. Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the fort served a dual role. It was both a military garrison and trade center. It has been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. Authentically attirred interpreters provide

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held 2-3 nights per week. For more information, send email to Black at dblack@ bssd.net. • MoWest Youth Championship Wrestling Club, www.mowestyouth.org A competitive youth, junior and cadet wrestling club offering year-round training in collegiate, freestyle and Greco-Roman styles for state and national tournaments and competitions. The squad practices at the Blue Springs High School wrestling room. For more information, visit the website or send email to contact@mowestyouth.com.

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Youth volleyball league for boys and girls grades 3 to 7 in the Fort Osage and Independence school districts. WRESTLING • Blue Springs South Youth Jaguars Wrestling Youth club run by Blue Springs South High School coach Doug Black for kids in kindergarten to the eighth grade. Club starts around Thanksgiving and goes through March at the Blue Springs South High School wrestling room. Practices are

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living history insights into the daily life of both the military and civilian populations. Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 5 to 13; $4 for ages 62 and older. Tickets can be purchased at the education center. For more information, call 816-2298980 or 816-650-3278, or visit www. makeyourdayhere.com/205/Fort-Osage, or email fortosage@jacksongov.org. INDEPENDENCE • The Harry S Truman Library and Museum is closed for a $25 million renovation and expansion. It is expected to open in the fall of 2020. For updated information, visit https:// www.trumanlibrary.gov/ • The Truman Home, 219 N. Delaware St., Independence. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed. For updated information, visit https://www.nps.gov/hstr/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm • Truman Courthouse on the Square, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this courthouse is not open for public tours. The Jackson County Historical Society plans to announce plans for a resumption of public tours on or about Aug. 1, 2020. The Truman Courthouse was built originally in 1838 and is where Harry S Truman served as a Jackson County judge. Statutes of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on the east and west sides of the courthouse grounds. The building includes county offices and the Jackson County Museum of Art, which features works by George Caleb Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1930s. For updated information, visit https:// www.jchs.org/truman-courthouse. • 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, 217 N. Main St., Independence. Open by appointment under COVID guidelines. The jail once held notorious outlaw Frank James and Civil War guerrilla leader William Quantrill. For updated information, visit jchs. org/1859-old-jail or call 816-252-1892. • National Frontier Trails Museum,

318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. As a result of the pandemic, this museum is now closed. The museum tells the story of the trails – chiefly the Santa Fe, California and Oregon – on which people headed west during the expansion of the country. For updated information, visit www. ci.independence.mo.us/nftm or call 816325-7575. • 1879 Chicago & Alton Depot, on the grounds of the National Frontier Trails Center, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. The building is furnished with circa 1879 designs and contains Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles. For more information, visit www.chicagoaltondepot1879.org or call 816-325-7955. • The Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty, Independence. As a result of the pandemic, the mansion is currently closed. The Vaile Mansion was built by Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile in 1881, with nine marble fireplaces, painted ceilings and a 48,000-gallon wine cellar. It is considered one of the best examples of Second Empire style architecture in the U.S.A. For updated information, visit https:// www.vailemansion.org/ or call 816) 3257430. • The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion, 313 W. Pacific, Independence. As a result of the pandemic, the mansion is currently closed. The mansion was home to George Caleb Bingham, 19th century American artist and Missouri politician, and to the Waggoner family, who established a mill in Independence during the 1860s, producing “Queen of the Pantry” flour. For updated information, visit https:// www.bwestate.net/ or call 816-461-3491. • 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas Ave., Independence. Drop-in tours or by appointment. Call 816-325-7111. • Community of Christ Auditorium & Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. Due to the pandemic these facilities are closed pending further notice. Tours and events for visitors have normally been scheduled as follows: Tours of the Temple and Auditorium have been open for visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and, between June 1 and July 31, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Organ performances have normally been scheduled inside the Temple at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between June 1 and July 31 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays from August 1 through May 31. For updated information call 816-8331000 or visit the website at cofchrist.org. • LDS Visitors’ Center, 937 W. Walnut St., Independence. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed. For updated information, call 816-8363466 or visit https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/ missouri/independence-visitors-center?lang=eng • Truman Depot, 1111 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. The depot serves as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop on Truman’s historic 1948 Whistlestop Campaign. LEE’S SUMMIT • Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit (in Fleming Park) Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (March-mid-November); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

(mid-November through February). This circa 1820-1860 living history village and museum includes 25 original structures. Interpreters in period clothing portray life as it was in western Missouri during the mid-1800s. Frequent special events are held. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for ages 62 and older and ages five to 13. For more information, call 816-229-8980, visit www. makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855 or email missouritown@ jacksongov.org. • Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, 806 S.E. Third St., Lee’s Summit. The cemetery, in existence since 1867, sits on 20 acres and contains approximately 20,000 grave spaces. The cemetery is the final resting place of early Lee’s Summit citizens, notably Thomas Coleman Younger, better known as Civil War guerrilla Cole Younger. He’s buried in lot No. 12 with his brothers Jim and Bob. For more information, visit cityofls.net or call 816-969-1590.

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Register to vote in Jackson County To be eligible to vote, citizens must be registered at their current home address by the fourth Wednesday prior to that election. For the November election, that date is Oct. 7. Residents of Jackson County outside Kansas City can register in person at the Jackson County Election Board, 215 N. Liberty St., Independence – on the north side of the Square. Forms can also be completed and printed from www.jcebmo.org/voter-information/registration/ and then delivered

in-person at the office or mailed to: Jackson County Election Board, P.O. Box 296, Independence, MO 64051. When you move from one county or voting jurisdiction to another, you must re-register to vote. Jackson County residents who move to or from Kansas City must re-register. For the Kansas City Election Board, contact 816-842-4820 or visit www.kceb.org. Simple name or address changes can be completed online of completed and printed from online and delivered or sent to the election board.

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Show time! Arts groups bring life to community Blue Springs City Theatre, P.O. Box 1358, Blue Springs. Shows are held at the Blue Springs High School Auditorium at 2300 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs. The mission of Blue Springs City Theatre is to present live theater productions for the cultural education, entertainment and inspiration of the community and to foster and develop the artistic talents and skills of company members and other interested persons. The Show Must Go Online!” is set for video performances Aug. 7, 8 and 9 and then available on demand Aug. 10-16. It’s described as a virtual children’s musical. No tickets are required, but it is a fundraiser with a suggested household donation of $20. Two productions for 2020 – “Stuart Little” and “The Curious Savage” – were canceled because of the pandemic, but “Miracle on 34th Street” is set for Dec. 3-6 and 11-13. For more information, email bsctwebmaster@gmail.com or visit www. bluespringscitytheatre.com. Blue Springs Ballet, 1116 W. Main St., Blue Springs. The studio provides creative movement, pre-ballet, ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux and jazz classes. They also offer classes for young students which incorporate fairy tale ballets. The Magical Kingdom of Dance program teaches musical timing, basic ballet steps, patterns, directions in movement, listening skills and coordination. The studio also has a performing company. The Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the “Nutcracker” annually and several other performances throughout the year. For more information, call 816-2245505 or visit www.bluespringsballet.com. Monarch Conservatory of Performing Arts, 1328 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs.

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summer puppet camp. The puppet shows showcase a variety of puppets and puppeteers from all across the United States. Groups desiring someone for a speaking engagement off site can request a Puppetry Arts Institute professional to give an oral history of the Hazelle Factory and/or a demonstration of one or more of the many types of marionettes, hand puppets, and/ or shadow puppets in the group’s collection. On-site tours for individuals or groups are available for $3 at the door upon request and can be included with a rental of our facilities. Off-site performances of complete puppet shows for children or adults start at $50 up to $300 with reservations. Facility rental is $100 per hour in advance. Englewood Station Arts District, on Winner Road from Sterling to Ralston avenues in Independence. Englewood, one of the original suburban shopping districts in the area, offers a wide variety of art in multiple galleries and businesses. The galleries are open anytime during regular business hours and house an ever-changing selection of artisan works. A rotating collection of more than four dozen local and regional artists display their works for sale from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each month during the Third Friday Art Walk. They are usually on-site for meet and greet. This family-friendly event includes street performers, music, food, fashion and more. For more information, call 816-2525622 or visit www.englewoodstation.com.

Independence Messiah Choir, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. The choir has been presenting Handel’s “Messiah” since 1916. Through the years, the choir performed in various venues in Independence and Kansas City, including the Community of Christ Auditorium and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Independence Messiah Choir often holds an Advent service featuring sing-alongs and solos. The event is usually in the Community of Christ Temple. Admission is free. For more information, call 816-8331000 or visit www.CofChrist.org/messiah. Music/Arts Institute – Millicent A. Daugherty Community School of the Arts, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence, in the historic McCoy Elementary building. This not-for-profit community school of the arts is a resource for arts education for numerous children and adults. It offers vocal and instrumental instruction. Other opportunities include Allegro Harp Ensemble, Global Rhythm Project (drum ensemble) and The Young MAIsterSingers (children’s choir). Scholarships are offered each year and students are involved and prepare for recitals, workshops, master classes, festivals and auditions. For more information, call 816-8361998 or visit www.musicartsinstitute.org. Spirit of Independence Community Concert Band, Metropolitan Community College Blue River Campus, Independence. Eastern Jackson County’s community concert band performs year-round at various locales. In addition to a series of indoor concerts, they are regular performers at the Independence July 4th

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celebration at the Mormon Visitor’s Center (canceled this year), the Independence Mayor’s Christmas Concert, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate Antique and Craft Fair, the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival, and other area events. Members range from high school and college students to retirees. For more information, call 816-7970521 or visit www.facebook.com/SpiritofIndependenceBand. Children’s Performing Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Due to the pandemic, the production of “Addams Family the Musical” has been rescheduled for July 2021, with auditions in May. The group provides children with the opportunity to participate in full production shows. Children ages 5-15 are allowed to audition twice a year for a performance. During the summer, acting courses are offered to enhance or introduce children to acting. Each August Children’s Performing Theatre combines with Encore Theatre to present a show with actors age 12-100. All shows are family friendly. For more information, call 816-3257367 The Sugar Creek Tamburitzans have been ambassadors of the songs and dances of the Slavic cultures for decades. Throughout the generations, the Slavic heritage in Sugar Creek was passed down through folk dance classes, Polka dances and other community events. In 1969, the Tamburitzans began, introducing music and dance to a whole new generation. For nearly a decade, the group performed across the nation and continues to share its musical history with an annual perfor-

mance at the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival, which this year has been rescheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. Today, the group continues to perform at concerts and events around the Kansas City area. Summit Art is a nonprofit organization focused on providing its members opportunities to exhibit their artwork, interact with peers, and develop professionally. It has gallery spaces at Saint Luke’s East Hospital and at the Unity Village chapel. The Summit Art Festival is scheduled for Oct. 9-11 in downtown Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit www.summitart.org. Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra is made up of 70 musicians under the direction of Russ Berlin, conductor and Kirt Mosier, associate conductor. It performs four concerts a year at the Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 N.W. Murray Road. Due to the pandemic, “The Rat Pack is Back” has been rescheduled for Oct. 10, 2020 and “An Evening of Symphonic Dance” is now scheduled for March 20, 2021. “Home for the Holidays” is Dec. 19. Summit Theatre Group performs live theater. A socially distant, outdoor performances of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” are planned for Aug. 7 and 8. A production of “A Candle in the Dark,” which is set in Kansas City, is in the works. The 2021 student summer camp in centered on “Descendants, the Musical.” For more information, go to summittheatre.org, call 816-463-2654, send an email to ginger@summittheatre.org or drop them a line at P.O. Box 1736, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

First responders stand at the ready CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 805 E. Jefferson St., Blue Springs (main office), 816-229-2522 cjcfpd.org/ Central Jackson County’s fire and emergency response services are based in Blue Springs and are conducted through five stations. The agency also has its own training center. The department is led by Fire Chief Jeffrey Grote and covers 55 square miles including most of Blue Springs and Grain Valley, unincorporated areas of Jackson County and Lake Tapawingo. A three-person board is responsible for governance at the fire department. PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 11010 Milton Thompson Road, Lee’s Summit, 816-525-4200

www.ptfpd.org/ Fire Chief Bill Large and Assistant Chief Steve Wilson lead the Prairie Township Fire Protection District, a 25-person department formed in 1954. The agency is responsible for a 32-square-mile service area in unincorporated eastern Jackson County generally in the Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit area including sections of Lake Lotawana. It also covers a portion of south Blue Springs. A three-person governing board oversees the agency. SNI VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1600 S. Broadway St., Oak Grove (main office) http://snivalleyfire.org/index.html The Sni Valley Fire District covers 78 square miles in eastern Jackson County, including Oak Grove and part of Grain Valley, and western Lafayette Counties, with the main station in Oak Grove and a

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second station in Bates City. The agency consists 27 firefighters, three chief officers, including Fire Chief Carl Scarborough, an administrative assistant and an emergency manager. A five-person board of directors governs the agency. FORT OSAGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 400 E. Monroe St., Buckner, 816-6505811 www.fortosagefire.org/ The district manages a 110-square mile service area centers around northeast Jackson County with a 30-person staff. The district has three facilities – the main office in Buckner, Blue Mills and Koger roads and the Salem East subdivision in northeast Independence. The service area includes the cities and villages of Buckner, Levasy, Sibley and River Bend and parts of unincorporated Jackson County. The department is led by Chief John Yocum, with assistant chiefs Keith Vollrath, Dan Melton and Greg Daugherty. A three-person civilian board governs the department. BLUE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 110 S.W. Smith St., 816-228-0164 www.bluespringsgov.com/341/Police-Department Blue Springs’ law enforcement agency consists of 100 sworn officers and 40 civilian employees full-time and six part-time employees. The department is led by Chief Bob Muenz, who took over as chief in 2017, and Deputy Chief Stacey Edwards. It is divided into three bureaus: staff services, which includes investigations and records; operations; and community and youth outreach. A civilian board oversees the use of funds generated by a half-cent sales tax supporting police and issues monthly, publicly available reports. GRAIN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT 711 S. Main St., 816-847-6250 www.cityofgrainvalley.org/departments/ police/ Grain Valley’s municipal law enforce-

ment agency consists of 25 sworn officers, a reserve officer and five civilian staffers. The department is led by Chief James Beale. It is broken into two major divisions, patrol and operations. OAK GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2110 S. Broadway St., 816-690-3773 www.cityofoakgrove.com/32/Police-Department The Oak Grove Police Department, founded in 1999, consists of 15 officers and one civilian employee and is led by Chief Byron Price. BUCKNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 315 S. Hudson St. 816-650-3939 www.facebook.com/bucknermopd/ The department consists of a handful of officers. Chief Mike Buffalow, who has been chief since 2015 and has been in law enforcement for 50 years, is retiring this summer. A replacement has not yet been named. JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF 4001 NE Lakewood Court, 816-5418017 www.jacksoncountysheriff.org The county sheriff ’s office serves all of Jackson County, a 616-square-mile area with 18 cities, but it mostly focuses on the county’s unincorporated areas. The sheriff also has administration of the county jail. The agency consists of more than 100 sworn personnel. The Sheriff ’s Office is led by Sheriff Darryl Forte, who was appointed in 2018 and then elected in 2019 to complete the term of predecessor Mike Sharp. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A 504 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-622-0800 www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/TroopHeadquarters/ TroopA/index.html The Highway Patrol is organized in a series of nine troops. Troop A serves 13 counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline. Troop A is led by Captain Scott Shipers. The Highway Patrol’s top ranking officers is the superintendent, Colonel Eric Olson.

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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, SF. • Central Park, 1104 S.W. Walnut St.: CG; also home of the old Blue Springs Depot building that was moved from Main Street. • Dog Park, 1049 N.E. 20th St., DP • 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.

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 Also Veterans Way Memorial. • Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, 600 N.W. 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, FP, 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.

SG, SP • Frick Park, 1200-1368 SW Cemetery 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

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• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Blue Springs South branch, 2220 S. Missouri 7, 816-229-3571. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday. • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Grain Valley branch, 101 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-228-4020. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oak Grove branch, 2320 S. Broadway, 816-690-3213. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Buckner branch, 19 E. Jefferson St., 816Continued on page 19

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Parkway, 816-524-0567. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Farview Neighborhood Library, 18109 E. 12th St. N., Independence, 816-2520951. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.. North Independence branch, 317 W. U.S. 24, 816-252-0950. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. South Independence, 13700 E. 35th St., 816-461-2050. Hours: • 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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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.

Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.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.

Family Medical Care Associates Eliska Webster, PA-C

Balanced Body Chiropractic Center, P.C. Britton Batchelor, D.C. Chiropractic & Acupuncture Care, Healthcare for all Ages 19101 E Valley View Pkwy - Suite J Independence, MO 64055 P: 816-254-0606 • F: 816-254-1895 www.drbritt.net facebook.com/balancedbodychiro

100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Eliska Webster, PA, joined Family Medical Care Associates in June, 2018. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both Family Practice and Internal Medicine and specializes in Dermatology. Eliska completed her Bachelors of Arts in Biology from Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas in May of 1996. In 1999, she received a Bachelor’s of Science, Physician Assistant from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

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FAMILY MEDICINE

Family Medical Care Associates Beth Gatrost, APRN, FNP-BC

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Adam Legg, DO

100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

Beth Gatrost, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner from Independence, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Aurora University in 2013 and Master of Science in Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in 2018. Beth specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages

Family Medical Care Associates Jackie TeBeest, APRN, FNP-C

2019 Best Family Practice

Dr. Adam Legg earned his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri in August 2016. He completed his residency at UMKC Family Medicine in June 2019. Dr. Legg is Board Certified in Family Medicine and provides care for the whole family from the very young to the very wise. He has a special interest in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Sports Medicine.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Maggie Ngar, ABFM

Family Medical Care Associates 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

Jackie TeBeest, APRN, FNP-C Jackie TeBeest APRN, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner from Olathe, KS. She received a bachelor‘s of science in nursing from Saint Luke’s College of Nursing in 2009. She then obtained a master’s of science in nursing from University of Kansas Medical Center in 2014. She received her certification as a family nurse practitioner from the AANP in 2014, as well. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages throughout the lifespan.

2019 Best Family Practice

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.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic

Steve T. Gialde, DO

Samantha Castlebury, MSN, FNP-C

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

2019 Best Family Practice

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

2019 Best Family Practice

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.

Samantha 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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GASTROENTEROLOGY Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.

GASTROENTEROLOGY

A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.

Yan Chen, M.D., Ph.D

A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Vadsana Smith, APRN-C, Nurse Practitioner 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Rishi Grewal, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Syed M. Khalid, M.D. 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Lin Clark, MD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Clark earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Clark holds a Board Certification in Internal Medicine and is bilingual in English and Chinese. She has been practicing for over 20 years.

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Ryan B. Utarnachitt, M.D. 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Kristi L. Ott, APRN-C, Nurse Practitioner 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Dean Mundhenke, MD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Mundhenke graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1978 and then did his residency at The Mayo Clinic. He specializes in Internal Medicine and has vast experience managing chronic diseases. Dr. Mundhenke has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine David Voshall, MD, PhD, FACP Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Voshall completed a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, where he additionally completed a residency and Board Certification in Internal Medicine. Dr. Voshall holds a Fellow status with the American Academy of Physicians and has been in practice for over 20 years.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine

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. 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

Tammy Osborn, ANP-C, BC-ADM, CDCES Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management 205 NW R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 bluespringsinternalmed.com Tammy Osborn is an Adult Nurse Practitioner providing a wide range of preventive and acute health services. She has a passion for patient care, dedicating to listening and individualized time with patients to help them achieve their health goals. Tammy holds a Board CertifiedAdvanced Diabetes Management and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.

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

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Alisa R. Ash, M.D., FACOG

NEUROLOGY

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

St. Mary’s Specialty Clinic - Neurology Parveen Kumar Khosla, M.D. 206 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-416-8633 F: 816-416-8644 stmaryskc.com/SMMG Dr. Parveen Kumar Khosla 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.

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Kiersten M. Moreno, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 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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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Lyda Pung, D.O. Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 p. (816) 478-0220 f. (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

ORTHOPEDICS Greiner Orthopedics Robert F Greiner, II, DO 19201 E Valley View Pkwy Ste C Independence, MO 64055 (816) 317-5070 www.greinerorthopedics.com

Robert F. Greiner, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His professional interests include sports injuries, joint replacement surgery and arthritis management. Dr. Greiner earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc. in Blue Springs. He is board certified, including Orthopedic Surgery. Accrediting Board: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Greiner cares for injuries to bones and joints including joint replacement surgery, treatment of sports injuries, fracture and trauma management, and arthritis management.

Amanda Sundling, D.O. Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 p. (816) 478-0220 f. (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

PULMONOLOGY St. Mary’s Pulmonology Clinic Adeel Pervez, M.D.

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Debra K. Sims, WHNP, BC 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. Lindsay Hartley, WHNP, BC 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

206 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014

P: 816-416-8635 F: 816-416-8644 stmaryskc.com Adeel Pervez, MD, joined the team at St. Mary’s Medical Center on May 18, 2020. Dr. Pervez brings over 20 years of experience. His specialties include Pulmonary, Sleep, Critical Care and Internal Medicine.

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HEALTH

Several hospitals serve area ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs 816-228-5900 www.stmaryskc.com Number of employees: 575 CEO: Drew Grossman Chief nursing officer: Lorie Herrman 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. CHILDREN’S MERCY EAST 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence 816-478-5200 www.childrensmercy.org CEO (of system): Paul Kempinski Number of employees: 110 Part of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, the hospital has more than 15 specialty clinics and offers an imaging center and laboratory services. Urgent care is open noon-10 p.m. week-

System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices. With a 201-bed facility. Saint Luke’s East provides a range of inpaTRUMAN MEDICAL CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER tient, outpatient and home care services, CENTER-LAKEWOOD 19600 E. 39th St., Independence including a 24-hour emergency depart7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City 816-698-7000 ment, level III trauma center, an advanced 816-404-7000 www.centerpointmedical.com primary stroke center, chest pain center, www.lakewoodhospitalkc.org CEO: Bret Kolman maternity unit with neonatal intensive Number of employees: more than 1,100 Number of employees: more than 1,300 care, breast cancer with 3D mammography, CEO: Charlie Shields Part of the HCA Midwest Health netChiefs operations officer: Lynette Wheel- work, Centerpoint Medical Center includes comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation the hospital itself and medical office and care, robotic surgery and a hip-and-knee er outpatient service building connected to replacement center. TMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medithe hospital. The center features 285 beds cal Centers, is a 110-bed acute care public LEE’S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER hospital and serves Eastern Jackson Coun- and the only level II trauma center in East2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit ern Jackson County with 24/7 emergency ty. Key specialty areas include obstetrical/ 816-282-5000 services. Centerpoint features comprehengynecological, orthopedics, knee and hip sive services, including an accredited chest leessummitmedicalcenter.com replacement, digestive disease specialists, CEO: John McDonald pain center and a stroke center, specializes an inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to Number of employees: Nearly 500 in cancer care with the Sarah Cannon older adults and a large dental clinic. A The center is part of HCA Midwest 118-bed long-term care center is located in Cancer Center and last year opened an Health, with more than 300 physicians repinpatient rehabilitation unit. the facility, as well. resenting more than 40 specialties. Services The Lakewood Family Birthplace is a 19include a level III trauma center, primary SAINT LUKE’S EAST bed area opened in 2011, and more than 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit stroke center and a variety of outpatient 1,500 babies are delivered there annually. services such as the Sarah Cannon Cancer www.saintlukeskc.org TMC Lakewood offers primary care Center, urgent care, physical therapy and CEO: Bobby Olm-Shipman “on-the-go” clinics on-site and in IndepenIt is a member of the Saint Luke’s Health sleep medicine. dence, Grain Valley and Raytown, as well

days (telehealth noon-8:30 p.m., in-person 4-10 p.m.) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends.

as walk-in clinics in the two Independence Hy-Vee stores.

Clinics with general and specialized care SAINT LUKE’S MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs, 816-251-6133 www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/ saint-lukes-multispecialty-clinic-blue-springs CEO (of health system): Dr. Melinda Estes 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 a convenient care clinic in Blue Springs at 1101 S. Missouri 7 (816-251-5800).

UNIVERSITY HEALTH COMMUNITY CARE GRAIN VALLEY 1439 S. Minter Way, Grain Valley, 816404-6785, www.trumed.org 8 a.m. to 4:30 Monday through Friday Primary care, telehealth. OAK GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC 302 S.E. Salem St., Oak Grove, 816-6906566, www.stmaryskc.com Clinic hours for appointments: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Extended hours for acute illness (call 816-690-6566 for availability): 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 313 S. Liberty St., Independence

816-404-6415 www.jacohd.org Director: Bridgette Shaffer The department serves Eastern Jackson County and offers services including health education and screening, disease prevention and testing, birth and death certificates and immunizations. SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES This organization operates Swope Health Independence is at 112320 E. Truman Road, Independence; and Swope Health East, 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence, which only provides services to clients of Comprehensive Mental Health Services. Phones: 816-599-5201 (Independence), 816-599-5015 (East) Website: www.swopehealth.org Swope Health Services provides family

medicine, physical exams, blood tests, immunizations, some dental and mental health services at sites throughout the Kansas City area. Other specialties are pediatrics, family planning, women’s health and acute care. TMC FAIRMOUNT FAMILY MEDICAL CARE 606 S. Hardy Ave., Independence, 816404-5770, lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/community-family-medical-care The facility provides acute family medical care, newborn and pediatric care, health and wellness education, chronic disease management and older adult services. TMC also brings outpatient behavioral health services to the area, backed up by its inpatient mental health services.

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St. Mary’s Medical Group Affiliated with St. Mary’s Medical Center Your Health. Our Calling.

St. Mary’s Medical Group is a growing network of multidisciplinary providers in Eastern Jackson County. Accepting new patients! Blue Springs Internal Medicine

205 NW R.D. Mize Rd Ste 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 Lin Clark, MD Dean Mundhenke, MD David Voshall, MD, PhD, FACP Tammy Osborn, ANP-C

Oak Grove Medical Clinic

302 SE Salem Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 Steve T. Gialde, DO Adam Legg, DO Maggie M. Ngar, DO Samantha Castlebury, FNP

Family Medical Care Associates

100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 Linda J. McCormick, DO Vincent DeMarco, DO Elizabeth Gatrost, FNP-BC Eliska Webster, PA Jackie TeBeest, FNP-C

St. Mary’s Specialty Clinic

206 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-416-8633 F: 816-416-8651 Robert Chang, MD, FACOG (Gynecologist) Parveen Kumar, MD (Neurologist)

Kansas City Cardiology

3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 P: 816-525-1600 F: 816-525-0173 203 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Ste 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-220-1117 7201 E 147th St, Ste 120 Grandview, MO 64030 P: 816-416-4900 F: 816-416-4901 F.Douglas Biggs, MD, FACC David R. Blick, MD, FACC John M. Holkins, MD, FACC Michael J. Liston, MD, FACC Stefanie Neill, FNP-C Laura Ferguson FNP-C

201 NW R.D. Mize Road | Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-655-5260 | StMaryskc.com/SMMG

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HEALTH

Nonprofits help with health needs CANCER ACTION 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence 816-350-8881 www.canceractionkc.org Social media: Facebook Executive director: Karla Nichols Cancer Action offers assistance to those with cancer as well as their family and friends. Programs and services are free and include practical and direct services, educational assistance and wellness programs. Cancer Action has two office locations: Independence, Overland Park, Kansas. Cancer Action is funded by donations, grants, investment income, special events and help from the United Way.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD INDEPENDENCE HEALTH CENTER 815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independence 816-252-3800 www.ppgreatplains.org Social media: Twitter and Instagram @ COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH ppgreatplains, Facebook SERVICES President/CEO: Brandon Hill 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence (main Planned Parenthood offers compreoffice) hensive sexual and reproductive health 816-254-3652 (1-888-279-8188 for care, including cancer screenings, sexually emergency assistance) transmitted infection testing and treatwww.thecmhs.com ment, transgender care, Pre-Exposure Social media: Facebook, Twitter @Com- Prophylaxis (PrEP), menopausal symptom prehensiveMH management and abortion. Planned ParPresident and chief executive officer: enthood Great Plains also operates health CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Julie Pratt centers in Gladstone, midtown Kansas City ASSOCIATION CMHS helps those who have difficuland Overland Park. 503 E. 23rd St., Independence ty managing daily situations, those with Planned Parenthood receives funding 816-252-8388 serious mental illness, and their families. from private donors and grants. capacares.org CMHS offers addiction recovery, outSocial media: Facebook, Pinterest and patient and crisis services, community RACHEL HOUSE PREGNANCY RETwitter @CAPA_KC support, family and youth services, mental SOURCE CENTERS Executive director: Rochelle Parker health court and the Healthcare Home pro815 N. Noland Road, Suites 4-5, IndeFounded in 1975 as a crisis and inforgram. CMHS has several other locations in pendence mation hotline staffed by members of the Independence and Kansas City to provide 1240 N.E. Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit Junior Service League, CAPA became various programs and services. Pandemic 816-921-5050 a United Way agency in 1978 and is a restrictions could still affect walk-in and www.rachelhouse.org (for clients) 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has on-site appointments temporarily. www.rachelhousefriends.org (volunteers grown from a simple hotline to a holistic CMHS is assisted by the Missouri and donors) agency that provides treatment programs Department of Mental Health, Jackson Social media: Facebook: Rachel House for victims of child abuse, parent eduCounty COMBAT, the Jackson County or Friends of Rachel House, Twitter: @ cation, mental health service, case manBehavioral Health Fund, various commuRHFriends, Instagram: RachelHouseKC agement and counseling services. CAPA nity foundations and funds and the United President/CEO: Kathy Edwards commits to preventing and treating all Way. CMHS also accepts direct contribuThe Women’s Clinic of Kansas City forms of child abuse and neglect by helping tions. merged with Rachel House in 2016 under create changes in individuals, families and the Rachel House name. Rachel House society to strengthen relationships and promote healing. CAPA relies on donations and foundation grants and has partnerships with numerous businesses and nonprofits, including United Way and AmeriCorps.

offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, pregnancy education classes and community referrals. It recently started fatherhood and mentoring programs. Rachel House receives funds through various community projects and private donations. CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 9150 E. 41st Terrace, Kansas City (across Blue Ridge Cutoff from the Truman Sports Complex) 816-531-0045 www.cddkc.org Social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @cdd_kc President/CEO: Sarah Mudd In 2016, Special Neighbors merged with Center for Developmentally Disabled. It provides community living services through housing, residential care and day habilitation programs every day of the year to developmentally disabled individuals 16 years and older who live in Jackson County. Its mission is to support persons with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. The combined agencies serve more than 180 people in Jackson County. CDD relies on donations from the community and receives assistance from the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County.

Community Services League offers wide range of aid The Community Services League has several locations throughout Eastern Jackson County, including the main headquarters just off the Independence Square and the Farview food pantry location in the former Fort Osage early childhood education building in northeast Independence. In addition to running such traditional services as food shelves and Christmas gift

drives, the group focuses on programs such • 404 N. Noland Road, just north of as work readiness and financial counseling Truman Road (main headquarters), Indeto help families work toward self-sufficien- pendence. cy. • 200 SW 10th St., Blue Springs. BlendWell Cafe, a combination coffee • 1001 S. Sibley St., Buckner. shop and community center on U.S. 24 in • 513 Gregg St., Grain Valley. northwest Independence is run by CSL and • 1408 S.E. Austin St., Oak Grove. provides access to various CSL services. • 16995 E. Dover Lane (Hawthorne Place Locations: Apartments), Independence.

• 18109 E 12th St N., at the corner of U.S. 24 at Viking Drive (food pantry; location in partnership with Mid-Continent Public Library), Independence. • BlendWell Cafe, 10725 E. U.S. 24, Independence. • 14500 East 39th St. S., inside Christ United Methodist Church, Independence.

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COMMUNITY

Express bus service from Blue Springs to KC The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority fares, paid in cash, have a base rate of $1.50, though it’s higher for some express buses. Youths, seniors and those with disabilities can get a half-priced fare in some cases. Riders can ask for a transfer that’s good for two hours. There is also a $3 day pass that is good for service in Independence, Kansas City, Johnson County and Wyandotte County. Go to rideKC.org for details on special rates and on bus schedules. Riding the Kansas City streetcar, which

where the rider gets on and off. The No. 570 bus, the Blue Springs Express, makes one run downtown in the morning and one back in the afternoon. It starts at the park and ride at Missouri 7 and North Ridge just north of Interstate 70. It leaves at 6:05 a.m., then stops at the BLUE SPRINGS SERVICE commuter lot at I-70 and Woods Chapel In Blue Springs, the ATA offers a weekday express bus service to downtown Road at 6:12. The bus heads west on I-70 into Kansas City, where it makes three Kansas City. It runs on weekdays and gets riders stops: 13th and Cherry downtown at 6:40 downtown or back to Blue Springs in about and, arriving in the Crown Center/Union half an hour to an hour, depending on Station area, stops at Pershing and Grand runs from the River Market to Crown Center, is free. Local government financial restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to some service cuts in 2019 and 2020.

at 6:49, and then Pershing and Broadway at 6:52. In the afternoon, the bus uses mostly the same stops and leaves the Pershing and Broadway at 5:07 p.m., then makes stops at Pershing and Grand at 5:12, Grand and 12th at 5:17, the I-70 and Woods Chapel Road park and ride at 5:51 and the MIssouri 7 and North Ridge park and ride at 5:58. The route does not run weekends or major holidays. The ATA runs Route 570 but has no other service in Blue Springs.

Find local products at area farmers markets The Blue Springs farmers market is open 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays during warm-weather months. It’s at 11th and Main Streets downtown. This market provides fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. As of early July 2020, pursuant to Jackson County COVID rules, 50 people

are allowed in the market at a time and can proceed in a walk-through visit. The Drumm Farm Market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It’s at 3210 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, 816-3733434. The children and youth at Drumm Farm care for small livestock and harvest a

four-acre garden. The Independence farmers market is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the the Independence Uptown Market. All the crafts and foods were grown or created within a 100-mile radius. You can purchase plants, honey, jams, eggs, soaps, birdhouses

and other handcrafted items. For more information, visit facebook.com/independenceUptownMarket where you can see a map of the various vendors and a list of their products.

Business groups put focus on local growth • Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W. Main St. Phone: 816-229-8558

President: Lara Vermillion • Grain Valley Partnership 1450 SW Eagles Parkway

Phone: 816-443-5162 Executive Director: Tasha Lindsey • Independence Chamber of Commerce

210 W. Truman Road. Phone: 816-252-4745 President: Tom Lesnak

Animal control services and animal shelters 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.

control officer are kept temporarily in the city’s pound at City Hall, 711 S. Main St., or contract kennel before being sent to local rescues, Half Way Home Pet Adoptions or a new adopted family or treated or humanely euthanized if unclaimed. The city’s contracted kennel is Oak Grove Animal Hospital. Contact animal control at 816-847-6250 during normal business hours or Jackson County Animal Control (816-794-1960 for dispatch) for emergencies during non-business hours.

GRAIN VALLEY Animals picked up by the city’s animal

OAK GROVE Animals picked up by the city’s animal

control officer are kept temporarily in the animal clinic at City Hall, 2110 S. Broadway, before being sent to local rescues or a new adopted family or euthanized if unclaimed. Contact animal control at 816-690-3773 (ex. 1006) during normal business hours or Jackson County Animal Control (816794-1960 for dispatch) for emergencies during non-business hours. REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER The Regional Animal Shelter at 21001 E. Missouri 78 in Independence is operated by the city of Independence. It takes in animals from Independence and unincor-

porated parts of the county. It’s been a no-kill shelter since it opened in 2013, with a live-release rate of about 96 percent, it reports. The shelter has offered pet adoptions, lost pet reunions, affordable veterinary care, community betterment projects and a variety of programs and events for the public, though many public programs have been limited recently by the pandemic. Adoptions are by appointment only. Call the shelter at 816-325-7207. The shelter accepts monetary donations (tax deductible) through the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, as well as a variety of material donations.

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Many higher education opportunities METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BLUE RIVER Metropolitan Community College’s eastern Independence campus serves approximately 3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri 78 as one of the five campuses of the MCC system. 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, cybersecurity, computer systems and engineering administration, computer user support, criminal justice and fire science technology. Blue River opened its cybersecurity lab in 2019 and was named a National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency for its curriculum and institutional practices. Another 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 development 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 Wolves compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I. Blue River is the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the Bingham Middle School campus in Independence. More information about programs, admission requirements and student life is available at 816-604-1000 and mcckc.edu/

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SUMMIT SALON METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY KANSAS CITY COLLEGE LONGVIEW The school at 815 W. 23rd St. in IndeMetropolitan Community College’s Lee’s pendence, formerly known as the IndeSummit campus offers a general education pendence College of Cosmetology, has program and 12 other two-year degree programs that include cosmetology (hair programs leading to transfer to a four-year and nails) and esthetics. college or ending with an associate’s degree. More information can be found at 816Associate’s degree fields include 252-4247 (HAIR) or summitsalonacadearts-teaching, engineering, biology, chem- mykc.com istry, accounting, business management, automotive technology and computer sysUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL tems, geographic information systems and MISSOURI-LEE’S SUMMIT software development. Longview is also The campus at 1101 N.W. Innovation home to the MCC Honors Program. Parkway offers a range of bachelor’s degree Student life also includes more than and graduate study programs. Undergradtwo dozen clubs and organizations. The uate degree programs include child and Longview campus os the base for the wom- family development, social work, computer en’s volleyball and women’s cross country science-software development, criminal teams. justice, cyber security, design and drafting The school is at 500 S.W. Longview Road technology, early childhood and elementain Lee’s Summit. More information about ry education, general studies, nursing, psythe college is available by calling 816-604chology, software engineering and systems 1000 or by visiting the school’s website: engineering. http://www.mcckc.edu/longview For education students, the Summit Center offers a doctorate in educationGRACELAND UNIVERSITY al leadership. Other graduate programs – INDEPENDENCE include a master’s of business adminisGraceland University, based in Lamoni, tration, CIS and information technology, Iowa, has an Independence campus at 1401 data analytics, college student personnel W. Truman Road. administration, computer science, counThe campus’s flagship program is its selor education, leadership, cyber security School of Nursing, which admits about 50 and information assurance, industrial students every June. The school is home management, occupational safety manageto the International Health Center, an ment, social gerontology and master of arts organization in which nursing students in teaching. and graduates work to bring health care to The Lee’s Summit campus also features rural Africa. the Missouri Innovation Campus, a partThe university is affiliated with the Com- nership among UCM, the Lee’s Summit munity of Christ. School District, Metropolitan Community The Independence campus also houses College and more than 50 area businesses the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Educato allow students to graduate with a bachtion, the C.H. Sandage School of Business elor’s degree two years after high school and the Community of Christ Seminary. with little or no debt. Degrees offered in The master of nursing and master of the MIC program are in systems engieducation degree programs are available neering technology, drafting and design online. technology, computer science, cybersecuriMore information can be found by callty, bioinformatics and software engineering ing 816-833-0524 or visiting the website: (beginning in summer 2019). http://www.graceland.edu/about-gu/indeProspective students can get more inforpendence-campus. mation by email at mic@ucmo.edu or by

phone at 816-347-1612. The school’s website is https://www. ucmo.edu/about/locations/ucm-lees-summit-campus/. 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: a pair 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 816-584-6560, 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 in an eight-week course format. The school offers a variety of associate, bachelor and master degree programs at the Kansas City campus and online, including business/marketing, computer science, criminal justice, education, general studies, history, philosophy, political science, literature, communication, psychology, sociology and nursing. The campus is in the Blue Ridge Tower at 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 400, in Kansas City, near 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.

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Public, private schools serving the area BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Thomas Alderman, principal • Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; Charles Belt, principal • Blue Springs High School Freshman Campus, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-074-3440; Doug Mattson, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3750; Danica Fuimaono, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 N.W. First St., 816-874-3470; Brett Lyon, principal • Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-8743580; Bryce Johnson, principal • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kelly Flax, principal • Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve Goddard, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816 8743600; Liz White, principal • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kaycey Crum, 3rd-5th principal • Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.W. Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan Crum, principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Jennie Alderman, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Park Road, 816-874-3650; Liz Talamantez, principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Casey Brownsberger, principal • John Nowlin Elementary, 5020 N.W. Valley View Road, 816- 874-3670; Stephanie Owings, principal • Lucy Franklin Elementary, 111 N.E. Roanoke Drive, 816-874-3690; Seth Shippy, principal

• Sunny Pointe Elementary, 3920 South R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3700; Cassie Gengelbach, principal • Thomas Ultican Elementary, 1812 N.W. Vesper St., 816-874-3710; Abbie Swisher, principal • Voy Spears Jr. Elementary, 201 N.E. Anderson, Lee’s Summit, 816-874-3720; Nick Goos, principal • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; Cory LaBoube, principal • William Yates Elementary, 3600 Davidson Road, 816-874-3740; Kerrie Edwards,, principal OTHER • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575 S.W. Liggett road, 816-874-3680; Greg Johnson, principal • Hall-McCarter Education Center, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3762; Rhonda Malone, director GRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS • Grain Valley High School, 551 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-847-5000. Jeremy Plowman, principal. • North Middle School, 31608 N.E. Pink Hill Road, 826-994-4800. • South Middle School, 901 E. Ryan Road, 816-229-3499. James Myers, principal. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Matthews Elementary School, 144 Mcquerry Road, 816-229-4870. James Pinney, principal. • Stony Point Elementary School, 1001 West Ryan Road, 816-847-7800. Scott Schmitt, principal. • Prairie Branch Elementary School, 2100 Dillingham Road, 816-847-5070. Kevin Carroll, principal. • Sni-A-Bar Elementary School, 701 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-847-5020. Carrie Reich, principal. • Grain Valley Early Childhood Center, 31605 N.E. Pink Hill Road, 816-994-4901. Shannon Jenkins, associate director. FORT OSAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS, 816-650-7000. Jason Snodgrass, superintendent

• Fort Osage High School, 2101 N. TwyPRIVATE SCHOOLS man Road, Independence, 816-650-7063; BLUE SPRINGS Scott Moore, principal • Timothy Lutheran Schools • Osage Trail Middle School, 2101 N. 301 E. Wyatt Road Twyman Road, Independence, 816-650816-228-5300 7151; Robbie Shepherd, principal timothylutheranschool.com ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Preschool through grade 8 • Blue Hills Elementary, 1911 N. Blue Affiliation: Timothy Lutheran Ministries Mills Road, Independence, 816-650-7440; • St. John LaLande Catholic School Monica Shane, principal 801 N.W. R.D.Mize Road • Buckner Elementary, 13 S. Sibley St., 816 228 5895 Buckner, 816-650-7300, Karen Hile, prinstjohnlalandeschool.com cipal Grades: preschool through grade 8 • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 SusqueAffiliation: St. John Lalande Catholic hanna Ridge, Independence, 816-650-7350; Church Ryan Souza, principal • Plaza Heights Christian Academy • Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Ken1500 S.W. Clark Road tucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; 816-228-0670 Anne Tapp www.plazaheightschristianacademy.org • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 Grades: preschool through grade 12 E. US 24 Circle, Independence, 816-650Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church 7158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal Administrator: Chuck Lawson • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Asst. administrator: Tim Asher Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; • Rainbow Center Jennifer Stotler, principal 900 N.W. Woods Chapel Road OTHER 816-229-3869 • Career and Technology Center, 2101 rainbow-center.org N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-650Grades: ages 3 through 21 7180; Susie Gouldsmith, director Day school, communications disorders • Woodland Early Childhood Center, Executive director: Marilu W. Herrick 11419 N. Whitney, Independence, 816650-7480; Amy Cox, principal LEE’S SUMMIT • Lewis and Clark Academy, 24801 East • St. Michael the Archangel High School U.S. 24, Independence, 816-650-7708; 2901 N.W. Lee’s Summit Road Melissa Dorris, director Phone: 816-763-4800 https://smacatholic.org/ OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT Grades 9 through 12 •Charlene Roscher Early Childhood Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Center, 1205 S. Salem St., Oak Grove, Joseph 816-690-3762. Buffie McConville, Early President: Rev. Randolph W. Sly Childhood principal. principal: Jodi Briggs *Oak Grove Primary School, 5000 S.E. • Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic 17th St., Oak Grove, 816-690-8770. Laura School Oyler, principal. 150 N.W. Murray Road •Maple Elementary, 501 E. 12th St., 816-251-1150 Oak Grove, 816-690-4153. Misti Raney, olplsschool.org principal. Grades: K through grade 8 •Oak Grove Middle School, 401 E. 12th Affiliation: Our Lady of the Presentation St., Oak Grove, 816-690-4154. Tracy Kemp, Catholic Church principal. principal: Marianne Organ •Oak Grove High School, 605 S.E. 12th St., Oak Grove, 816-690-4152. Adam SalmContinued on page 36 on, principal.

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Truman Library expected to reopen in the fall The Truman Library & Museum, 500 W. U.S. 24, closed late last summer for a longThe Truman Library & Museum, 500 W. U.S. 24, closed late last summer for a longplanned renovation and expansion. The $30 million project, the first major renovation in more than 20 years and the largest in the building’s history, has continued amid the pandemic, and the revamped

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• Summit Christian Academy 1500 S. W. Jefferson St. 816-525-1480 summit-christian-academy.org Grades preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Head of school: Linda Harrelson Secondary principal: Joe Hesman • Summit View Adventist School 12503 S. Missouri 7 816-697-3443 Summitviewadventistschool.com Grades pre-K through grade 8 Affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist Church principal: Matt Daarud

library is scheduled to open this fall. With the renovation, the main entrance will now be on the expanded east side of the building, moved from the south side facing U.S. 24. The permanent exhibits, which had been split on two levels, will now be meshed together to give a more chronological flow. The lower level, which had included the permanent display

of Truman’s life and times, will now be fully dedicated for temporary and special exhibits. Because of the pandemic, several Truman-related events normally held outside the library have been canceled or postponed. The White House Decision Center education program had been conducted in Independence’s Truman Memorial

Building before the pandemic. As part of the 75th anniversary this year of Truman becoming president, the Truman Library Institute (the library’s non-profit fundraising arm) has hosted or co-hosted several webinars that remain on its website: www. trumanlibraryinstitute.org.

INDEPENDENCE • Nativity of Mary 10021 E. 36th Terrace 816-353-0284 nativityofmary.org Grades preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph principal: Lisa Lauck • Center Place Restoration School 819 W. Waldo. 816-252-1715 cprsgoldeneagles.com Kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, Restoration School administrator, Dan Schoenemann • Family Christian Academy 11625 E. 15th St. S.

816-836-1075 familychristianacademy.net Grades K4 through Grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Administrator: Rita Schowengerdt • Messiah Lutheran School 613 S. Main St. 816 254-9409 Grades preschool (starting at age 2) through grade 4 Affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod principal: Eric Eckhoff • Nova Center School 2425 S. Hardy Ave., Independence 816-924-1703 novacenter.org Grades kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: not-for-profit corporation,

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Councils and boards of aldermen lead cities BLUE SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL The City Council consists of two representatives from each of the city’s three districts and the mayor. Council members are elected to three-year terms, with three seats – one in each district – up in an April election (delayed to June this year due to the pandemic). The mayor, also a voting member of the council, is elected to a fouryear term. The council generally meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the council chambers at the Howard Brown Public Safety Building. • Mayor Carson Ross was first elected mayor in 2008 and was just elected to a fourth term in June. His term expires in 2024. • District 1 Galen Ericson – The local veterinarian and a past member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ericson was elected this in 2019. His term expires in 2022. Jerry Kaylor – A former member of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board, he was elected in 2017 and was unopposed for re-election this year. His term expires in 2023, and he serves as mayor pro tem. • District 2 Kent Edmondson – First elected in 2008, he has won re-election four times, most recently in June. His term expires in 2023. Chris Lievsay – First elected in 2010, he was re-elected for the third time in 2019 and ran unsuccessfully for mayor this year. His term expires in 2022. • District 3 Susan Culpepper – She was elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016 and 2019, and her term expires in 2022. She ran unsuccessfully for mayor this year. Ron Fowler – He has served as a council

member since 1992 and was last re-elected in June. His term expires in 2023. • City Administrator Eric Johnson runs the day-to-day operations of the city, assisted by Christine Cates.

Bob Headley – He has served on the board since 2006, including several terms as mayor pro tem, and was re-elected most recently in June, unopposed. His term will expire in 2022. Shea Bass – A construction manager, he GRAIN VALLEY was appointed to the board in February BOARD OF ALDERMEN 2019 and elected to a full term that April. The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen His term expires in 2021. consists of two representatives from each of • City Administrator Ken Murphy – The the city’s three wards, plus the mayor, who former assistant city administrator rehas a tiebreaking vote. Aldermen are elect- placed predecessor Ryan Hunt in 2019. He ed to two-year terms, with three seats – runs the day-to-day operations of the city, one in each ward – staggered for the April assisted by deputy administrator Theresa election in even and odd years. The mayor Osenbaugh. is elected to two-year terms in even years. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second OAK GROVE BOARD OF ALDERMEN and fourth Monday of each month (except The board of six aldermen and the mayholidays) at City Hall, 711 Main St. or meets on the first and third Monday at • Mayor Chuck Johnston – The former 7 p.m. every month. Aldermen are elected Ward 2 alderman defeated 10-year mayor to two-year terms, with three seats – one Mike Todd in the June election. His term in each ward – staggered for the April expires in 2022. election in even and odd years. The mayor • Ward 1 votes only to break a tie. The meetings are Jayci Stratton – Stratton was elected in at City Hall at 2110 S. Broadway St. 2018 and re-elected unopposed in June. • Mayor Dana Webb was elected in June, Her term expires in 2022. succeeding Jeremy Martin, after she repreTom Cleaver – A longtime business desented Ward III for four years. Webb was velopment manager, he was elected to the first appointed to fill an unexpired term in board in 2019. His term expires in 2021. 2016, then was elected in 2017 and 2019. • Ward 2 She works as an office manager for Ashlar Rick Knox – A captain with the Central Homes and is a descendant of the founders Jackson County Fire Protection District, of Oak Grove. Knox was elected in June, succeeding nineWard I year alderman Yolanda West. His term • Jeremy Taylor was elected to his fifth expires in 2022. term on the board in June. His term exNancy Totton – A former board mempires in 2022, and he is currently employed ber, she was elected back to the board by Commerce Trust Company. unopposed in 2017 and was re-elected in • Brandy Carroll was elected in 2019 and 2019. Her term expires in 2021. works at North Kansas City hospital. Her • Ward 3 current term expires in 2021.

Ward II • Brad Alexander was first appointed in 1997 and has been re-elected 11 times, most recently in June. He is a sheriff ’s sergeant, and his term expires in 2022. • Kelly Nadeau was re-elected in 2019 after filling a vacant seat in 2017. She is a hospice consultant, and her current term expires in 2021. Ward III • Jim Shrout has been re-elected five times since 2010, and his current term expires in 2022. He is retired. • One seat in Ward III is vacant. BUCKNER BOARD OF ALDERMEN The board meets the first and third Thursdays of the month. The mayor is Darrell Box. The Ward I aldermen are Jimmy Jones and Michael Norris. The Ward II aldermen are Randy Buckallew and Reuben Wallcot. Ward III is represented by Mollie Kinnie. The city administrator/clerk is Joe Bodadilla, 816-650-3191. SIBLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The board chair is Troy Jeffries, and other board members are Farron Brooker, David Jeffries, Daniel Jeffries and Jason Kimbrell. The city clerk is Brenda Williams. Reach the city at 816-650-9515 or sibleycityhall@comcast.net. LEVASY BOARD OF ALDERMEN The mayor is Kimberlyn Dyer, and aldermen are Mike Cole, Glen Dieckmann, J.T. Dieckmann and Gerald K. Friedrich. The city clerk is Kelli Lewis. Reach the city at 816-650-3552 or cityoflevasy@gmail.com.

Public relies on courts for fairness and justice JACKSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: 16TH DISTRICT 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816-881-4400 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000 www.16thcircuit.org Both sites are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The presiding judge is David Byrn. 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 judge and one associate circuit judge oversee arraignments and preliminary hearings before the case is transferred to a trial division. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the

Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St. in Kansas City. The Juvenile Detention Center is also at that building. FEDERAL COURT U.S. Courts for the Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Continued on page 39

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Twelve elected officials serve Jackson County Jackson County, with an estimated July 2019 population of 703,011, is home to four of the largest cities in the state. Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 495,327 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 Independence at 116,676, No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 99,357 (some in Cass County) and No. 11 Blue Springs at 55,829. Overall, about half of the county’s residents live in Kansas City and about half live in Eastern Jackson County. The county operates with executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive runs the county day to day, although the prosecutor and sheriff also are elected and run their offices independently of the executive. Legislators, the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four years. The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincorporated parts of Eastern Jackson County, and it has an extensive system of parks. It also operates a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The county’s website is at www.jacksongov.org. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., a Democrat, was re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3000. Sheriff Darryl Forte, a Democrat, was

appointed in 2018 and later that year elected to the position. He can be reached at 816-541-8017. County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, a Democrat, was elected to a second full term in 2016. She can be reached at 816-8813555. The County Legislature has nine members serving four-year terms. Six are elected from specific districts. Three others are from larger districts but are elected by all county voters. The six districts: • The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City. He was first elected in 1998 and was elected to a sixth term in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3076. The district is shaped a little like an upside down “U,” with the west side of Kansas City and downtown, then running east to I-435 and angling south and west to include the stadiums and the Blue Ridge Crossing area on the eastern edge of Kansas City. • The 2nd District is represented by Ronald E. Finley, D-Kansas City, who was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816881-3163. 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 Charlie Franklin, D-Independence. He was elected in 2018. 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 III, D-Kansas City. He was re-elected in 2018. He is this year’s vice chair of the Legislature. 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 Jeanie Lauer, R-Blue Springs. She was elected in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-4476. North of Interstate 70, the district 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 Cass Galvin, R-Lee’s Summit. She was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. She is this year’s chair of the Legislature. 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 Jalen Anderson, D-Blue Springs. He was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4477. 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 by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City. She was first elected in 2010 and elected to a third term in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-3464. The district covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown. • The 3rd District at large is represented by Tony Miller, D-Lee’s Summit. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4423. The district covers roughly the southern onethird of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City.

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. State senators • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in his first full term. 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 334, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov. • Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Dem-

ocrat, 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 328, 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 second term representing the 31st District, which is most of the city south of Interstate 70. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 411-B , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-8636, Dan.Stacy@house. mo.gov • Rep. Jeff Coleman, a Grain Valley

Republican, is in his first term. He 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 115-J , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1487, Jeff.coleman@house. mo.gov • Rep. Donna Pfautsch, a Harrisonville Republican, is in her fourth 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 404-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-9766, Donna.Pfautsch@

house.mo.gov • Representative Jonathan Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican in his first term, represents the 30th District, which includes Lakewood as well as five precincts in south Independence and parts of Blue Springs. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 405-A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-0907, Jonathan.Patterson@ house.mo.gov • Glen Kolkmeyer, an Odessa Republican, is in his fourth term. He represents the 53rd District, which is mostly in Johnson and Lafayette counties but also reaches 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

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Your representatives in Washington, D.C. Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. • Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second sixyear term in 2016. Blunt chairs the Senate Rules and Administration Committee – and 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; and the Select Committee on Intelligence. 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: www.blunt.senate.gov/

• Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican who lives in Columbia, was elected to a six-year term in 2018. He serves on these committees: Armed Services; Judiciary; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and the Special Committee on Aging. His Washington office is at 212 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Web site: www.hawley.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 an eighth two-year term in 2018.

He is on the House Financial Services Committee. He chairs its subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy and is on the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance. He also is on the Homeland Security Committee and its Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. He’s also on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and the Helsinki Commission. His Washington office is at 2335 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Phone: 202-225-4535. His Independence office is at 411 W. Maple Ave., Suite F., near the Square. 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

COURTS

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: Susan Watkins Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org/ municipal-court/ Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday All charges are from traffic and city violations. The court has online payment available. Court is generally in session the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6 p.m. OAK GROVE MUNICIPAL COURT Civic Center, 2110 S. Broadway St. 816-690-3773, ext. 1501 Judge: Garry Helm Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.cityofoakgrove.com/33/ Municipal-Court All charges are from traffic and city violations. Online payment available. Court is in session the last Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. To confirm your pending date or for other questions, call the office.

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Courthouse, 400 E. Ninth St., Kansas City. www.mow.uscourts.gov 816-512-5000, 512-1800 (bankruptcy) 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 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri go to court at the C.E. Whittaker Courthouse. The chief district judge is Beth Phillips. BLUE SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT Howard Brown Public Safety Building, 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0175 Judges: Stephanie Taormina (presiding), Jeffrey Mullins www.bluespringsgov.com/139/Municipal-Court Court sessions: Sessions are held at several times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, the earliest being 8:30 a.m. and the latest at 4 p.m. Saturday court is at 8:30 a.m. Check the website for exact dates.

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 10th two-year term in 2018. Graves is the ranking member (meaning the top committee from the party not in control) on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He’s also on the House 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.

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