May 16, 2019
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Vol. 2, No. 20
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Sni Valley Academy Celebrates 2019 Graduates
Graduation ceremonies are always exciting events to celebrate student achievement and embrace the promise of a bright future. For students graduating from Sni Valley Academy, Grain Valley High School’s alternative program, their path to commencement was not a smooth one, but the end result is just as exciting.. “There are a variety of reasons why students come to Sni Valley. Some are behind in credits or have attendance or discipline issues, some come to us with anxiety and medical issues. Even though the reasons they come to us are different, the end goal remains the same. To graduate high school with a plan in place for the future,” Ryan Adams, teacher at Sni Valley Academy said. The program at Sni Valley is individualized for each student. The state accredited program allows students to gain 15 hours work experience and complete 15 school hours weekly toward the goal of completing credits to graduate. Gaining the student’s trust and determining what barriers are preventing them from moving toward graduation is a key initial step according to Adams. “Our number one goal is to establish a relationship with a student. Once we
Sni Valley Academy graduates received their high school diplomas during a commencement ceremony at Grain Valley High School on May 9th. Photo credit: Grain Valley Schools do that, we can talk about what’s going on outside school. Our teachers have to wear a lot of hats, but watching our students go from not such great shape academically to getting their diploma is very satisfying. Our students battle so much adversity. The perseverance they show is amazing,” Adams said.
Two students received scholarships through the Bright Futures program to continue their education, including a student who plans to pursue a nursing degree. Adams and fellow teacher Jill Maxon both addressed students during the May 9th commencement ceremony. “Your path to this stage tonight was
a lot different than other students graduating high school this year. As a student of the alternative program at Grain Valley, you have taken the road less traveled. Many of you have faced situations that many of your other classmates could not comprehend. But in the end, you’ve been able to meet your challenges and achieve success,” see SNI VALLEY on page 2
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Adams said. “You have already done something to change your life. So keep going. Don’t stop here. Keep looking for new ways to challenge yourself. Keep pushing yourself to accomplish goals that people say are not yours to accomplish. Keep pushing to be the best person you can be,” Maxon said. The excitement of the event was overwhelming for graduate Carey Ross. “I’m just very happy. I have a lot of family here to support me, and I am overwhelmed,” Ross said. Carey’s father, James Ross, beamed as he talked about his daughter’s accomplishments. I’m just so proud of her. She’s had a lot of support from her teachers, and it is just awesome to see her accomplish this,” Ross said. Graduate Aaron Van Eck celebrated after graduation with his family and infant daughter Aurora.. Van Eck was able to transfer from Grain Valley High School to Sni Valley to complete work toward earning his diploama in just a few weeks. Van Eck is continuing his education in the construction trades. “I had a lot of help from teachers at Sni Valley, who made the process easier,” Van Eck said.
The 2019 graduates of Sni Valley Academy: Jackson Christopher Boland Bailey Jane Brown Adam Joshua Edwards Alexis Lynn Freeman Alice DuMoria Fromdahl Stacia Ann Godden Antonio DeJesus Gomez Cristo Antonio Gomez Perriona La’ La’Nay Grace Rachel Kaitlyn Grafton Sarah Elizabeth Hicks McKenna Elise Holland Victoria Angelika Holloway Spencer Braydon Howerton Alyssa Sabashtianne LaRocco Robert Lee Lowe Sawyer Grace Lukenbill Sydney Nicole Marlow Bethany Victoria Mills Hannah Ann Mullins Carey Lynn Ross Jared Dean Schupp Ashlynn Faye Sheets Jacob Richard South Lauren Elizabeth Sullivan Hailey Christine Thompson Aaron Christopher Van Eck Sydney Marie Walters Zoe Alexa Yardley
“Your path to this stage tonight was a lot different than other students graduating high school this year. As a student of the alternative program at Grain Valley, you have taken the road less traveled. Many of you have faced situations that many of your other classmates could not comprehend. But in the end, you’ you’ve been able to meet your challenges and achieve success.” success.” Ryan Adams, teacher Sni Valley Academy
Police Blotter
The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department daily calls for service log for the week of May 1-6, 2019. May 1, 2019 300 Block Osage RD Mize/BB 300 Block NW Jefferson 1300 Block Minter Way 1100 Block Lakeview Drive
Agency Assist (Buckner) Suspicious Person Alarm Alarm Alarm
May 2, 2019 Jefferson/Tyler Main Street/Jefferson 800 Block Ridgeview Drive 600 Block Walnut 1900 Block Washam Court KC Industrial/Pamela 700 Block Main Street 1300 Block NW Jefferson McQuerry/Sunny Lane
Traffic Control Motor Vehicle Accident Area Check Agency Assist (Codes) Suspicious Person Tractor Theft Citizen Contact Trespassing Agency Assist (CJC)
May 3, 2019 700 Block Woodland Circle 600 Block Crosscreek 1400 Block NW Persimmon 700 Block Main Street 700 Block Main Street
Agency Assist (CJC) Stand by Suspicious Auto Citizen Contact Citizen Contact
May 4, 2019 700 Block Tisha 600 Block Yennie 1100 Block Main Street Duncan/Nicholas 200 Block Cypress 500 Block Capelle 1800 Block NW Willow 900 Block Ryan 600 Block SW Gateway 700 Block Main Street 400 Block Broadway, OGMO 1400 Block Cottonwood 700 Block Main Street
Animal Bite Warrant Arrest Citizen Contact Area Check Alarm Area Check Area Check Alarm Disturbance Citizen Contact Agency Assist (OGPD) Alarm Citizen Contact
May 5, 2019 40 Hwy/Meadow 1300 Block Valley Woods Court 300 Block Jefferson 700 Block Main Street 1800 Block Pond 400 Block Elizabeth Kirby/Willow May 6, 2019 900 Block Shorthorn 600 Block SW Silverstone 200 Block NW Kirby Court 700 Block Main Street 700 Block Minter Road 1100 Block NW Willow RD Mize/West City Limits 100 Block Lee, Buckner 600 Block BB 700 Block Main Street 1100 Block Willow BB/Rock Creek 600 Block Walnut 700 Block Main Street 700 Block Main Street 500 Block Centurion Court WB I70/25 MM South Middle School 700 Block Ginger Hill 700 Block Main Street 500 Block NW Willow 1100 Block McQuerry 700 Block Main Street
Area Check Disturbance Alarm Citizen Contact Alarm Citizen Contact RR Crossing Arm Broken Check the Well Being Suspicious Auto Citizen Contact Fingerprints Vehicle Accident Civil Dispute Area Check Agency Assist (BPD) Agency Assist (JCSD) Citizen Contact Disturbance Area Check Disturbance Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Area Check Agency Assist (MHP) Area Check Suspicious Person Citizen Contact Suspicious Activity Stealing Suspicious Auto
Additional calls for service: Domestic violence: 1
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Looking Back: The Royal Playhouse by Marcia Napier Grain Valley Historical Society
Recently at the Historical Society, we welcomed the American Literature classes from Grain Valley High School to the museum. The students visited after studying “Our Town,” written by the famous American writer and playwright Thornton Wilder. His play takes place between 1901 and 1913 in Grover’s Corner, a fictional town based on a real place, Peterborough, New Hampshire. At the Historical Society our goal is to introduce the students to their town —Grain Valley. Because “Our Town” is a play, I’ve spent some time compiling information about Grain Valley’s first theater. The Royal Playhouse, as it was called, was built by Jasper Newton “Newt” Sanders in 1910, during the era of “Our Town” in Grover’s Corner. Mr. Sanders came to Grain Valley from Kentucky and married a local girl, Anne Lee Herrington. Newt became a successful farmer, inventor and entrepreneur. He, along with his brother-in-laws, David C. Herrington, patented a cane mill used by many farmers in the area. Profits from farming and the cane mill allowed him to build the Playhouse. He also built three houses, one for each of his daughters, on the north side of today’s Walnut Street between Capelle and Gregg. In 1910, the front entrance to the Playhouse was on Walnut Street, today’s Main Street. I cannot determine when the street names changed. The entrance consisted of three doors. The door on the left opened into a chili parlor, and the one on the right opened into a mercantile. The center door opened into a hallway leading to the main portion of the building that served numerous functions as the social center of Grain Valley for many years. At the end of the hall was a counter where skates were rented on Saturday nights. On Friday nights they would put out the folding chairs for the silent movies where someone played the piano, usually my Aunt Opal Fristoe. Later talking pictures were featured on Friday nights. Before the first brick school burned in 1925, high school baseball games were played there. The “new school” had a gymnasium. My parents remembered dances held there in the 1930’s. It was during prohibition and there was sometimes a ruckus! Goldie (Russell) Montgomery, a teacher at the high school, taught the girls in her class the Charleston, and they performed on stage at the west end of the building, The building was sometimes referred to as the “opera” house, but no operas were performed there. There were occasionally operettas or plays, usually directed by my great Aunt Ruth (Sanders) Belford. Many of the cousins, along with other local people, played the parts. I do not know the exact date of the closing of the Playhouse, but my greatgrandfather, Newt, died in 1941. Ray “Pop” Frantz operated a gasoline station there in the 1940s, and in the 1950s and 60s, Fred Roberts used the building and adjoining lot a salvage yard for WW II planes, tanks, jeeps and other war surplus vehicles.
The Grain Valley Historical Society Museum is located at 510 Main Street.
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Valley’’s first theater. Bottom photo: The stage Top photo: The Royal Playhouse, Grain Valley curtain at The Royal Playhouse was actually a drop with a painting, perhaps of Sni Creek with Monkey Mountain in the background, and surrounded with advertisement from local businesses.
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Business News
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country. The company invests in the newest project management software available and is experienced in dealing with insurance companies on behalf of customers. Customers may call the office at any time for exact details on when materials will be delivered and when a job will start. Customers also receive before/ after photos of each job along with a complete warranty package and registrations. Rayne Storm Consulting receives much of their work from referrals and are proud of the referrals they receive from previous customers. In addition to roofing, Rayne Storm Consulting’s general contractors also provide a variety of additional services, including:
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Education & Youth
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Congratulations To The 2019 Graduating Class of Grain Valley High School Gabrielle Marie Aber Mitchel Ray Alexander Manar Iyad Alkhatib Marcus Wayne Allen Joshua Daniel Arnold Katherine Emily Arnold Isabelle Elyse Bailey Zachary Russell Ballard Andrea Nicole Ballinger Levi Dalton Barnett Sophia Maria Barra Bianca Abigail Bautista Christian Alan Bell Ashley Rose Bennett Caleb Earl Benshoof Keegan Allen Michael Bergsieker Hannah Nicole Berry Angel Zykeria Blackman Jackson Christopher Boland Stephanie Sue Branson Geoffery Dane Bridges Grace Gemma Brom Hannah Kay-Chun Broockerd Bailey Jane Brown Nicholas Anthony Brown Mikayla Serenity Danielle Bucchi Sunshine Rose Buletti Mackenzie Lynn Butler Evan Quantum Caley Jesse Cole Cameron Autumn Noell Carnahan Brianna Nicole Carter Zai'Nieycia Carter Brayden Clint Cary Emily Rose Casey Mia Isabel Cervas-Williams Bryana Joy Claphan Abigail Rose Class Kylie Faith Coleman Samuel Lee Collins Jace Bryant Collum Kevin James Coney Bailey Marie Cook Alec Gabriel-Xavier Cota Nathan Scott Courtney Jenna Lynn Cowgill Ivy Nicole Crabtree Connor Anthony Creonte Draven Ash Crichton Corbin Sharit Cromley Charles Anthony Joseph Cross Jr. Alexis Anne Nicole Cruz Christina Marie Daggett Emily Diane Damm Audrey Rachel Davis Kyler Patrick Davis Nicholas Ryan Dean Tyler William DeHaan David Ryan Deweese Bennett Gregory Disco Marshall Caleb Dobson Julia Kaitlyn Dodson Peri Rae Donovan Claudia Maria Garcia Doubledee Dalton Wayne Downs Karley Ellen Drabik Christopher Michael Driver Kailyn Elaine Duett Ashley Louise Dunn Dillon Ray Dunsmore Angel Andrew Escobedo Jonathan Leefelix Estrada Elizabeth Louise Favor Alissa Ellen LaRaine Fegers Zephaniah Malachi Felden Jason Michael Fenton Joel Bradley Florida Dylan Ray Forge Breunna Marie Franklin
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Wayne’s World
Lost Keys And Lessons Learned by Wayne Geiger
Keys are a necessary evil. On one hand, they represent power and control. Keys allow and restrict access. On another level, carrying too many can be bulky. Losing your keys can be traumatic. It was an unusual day to say the least. I was officiating a funeral and a wedding on the same day. The funeral was in the morning and the wedding in the afternoon. My wife was helping out with the wedding which was at the church. She needed access to the church while I would be at the funeral and asked, “Can I borrow your keys to the church?” As a control freak, I swallowed hard and tried to maintain control. If she had asked for one of my kidneys, I would have quickly obliged and pulled out a pocketknife. Giving up my keys meant giving up control and access. I reluctantly agreed and turned over the keys. No words of caution needed to be shared. “It will be fine,” I reminded myself. Later that afternoon when I got to the church, my wife, who was in full wedding decorating mode, caught me in the hall and exclaimed, “Tell me that you saw your keys and grabbed them.” “No,” I said, cautiously, hoping she was just playing. I could tell by her eyes she wasn’t playing. “Please tell me you didn’t lose my keys” I pleaded. In defense she said, “I don’t know what happened to them. I know I had them, but then, I accidently dropped some stuff, but then later I could not find them.” As a pastor, and one who shares biblical advice to couples, on occasion, this was an opportunity for me to show grace and mercy, and to practice what I preach. This was not the time for “I knew it” or “I told you so!” That never solves anything and leads to more despair. For the next several hours, I internalized by emotions, but could think of nothing else but the keys. I prayed, “Lord, you know all things. Please reveal where my keys are.” Although we had scores of people searching the premises, they were nowhere to be found. As it grew later and later, I began to panic as lost keys might mean a host of other problems including the possibility of having to rekey the premises. The wedding ceremony was beautiful, and thankfully, my mind was focused on the event. But, by the time of the reception, they still were not found. In true Indiana Jones-like fashion, I continued my search leaving no stone unturned. I decided to enjoy the reception with the wedding party, my wife, and now my five-year-old grandson who came to stay the night. As the reception began to wind down, it was agreed upon that I would take our grandson home and my wife would help the breakdown crew put stuff away and begin the cleaning process. She assured
me that when things got picked up, she would probably find the missing keys. I appreciated her optimism. That’s what I figured too. At about 10:20 PM, she came home exhausted and said, “Okay, can you go make sure everything looks good?” Her entrance was somewhat anticlimactic. I expected her to say, “Good news! We found the keys!” But, there was no such remark. I had to ask, somewhat sheepishly, “Did you find my keys?” “Nope” was the reply without explanation or emotion. I headed back to the church and said farewell to the wedding party. I visited every single room that was used, straightened up a bit, and picked up a few small items. Extremely exhausted, both physically and emotionally, I headed for the outside door and my awaiting pillow. Unfortunately, my forward progress was halted as I noticed one room that had a few empty boxes, an overflowing trashcan, and some loose trash that needed to be thrown away. There was also a dustpan and broom. Although there were probably two loads, like the typical man, I decided to do it in one trip. With both hands and arms full, I headed for an external door to the dumpster. I reminded myself, “Make sure to prop the door open or you’ll be locked out.” I tightly clutched the items in my arms and hands and found a small piece of wood that I could use to block the door open. I was so proud of myself that, like a multitasking soccer player, I was able to position the block with my foot between the door and frame without setting anything down. Although my mind said, “Be careful,” my exhaustion and unwillingness to expend any additional energy said, “I got this.” Then, almost in slow motion, I was horrified as I watched the door swing shut, pushing the piece of wood out of the way. I lunged for the door, but it was too late—click. “Are you kidding me!” I said aloud. I thought to myself, “It’s now 10:40pm and I’m locked out of the church with no keys. I have a bunch of trash, a trashcan, and dustpan and broom that need to be put back in!” Keeping my cool, I just decided to do what needed to be done and I’d deal with it tomorrow. I could bring the extra stuff home. I threw the boxes and loose trash away. Then, I emptied the garbage can. All of a sudden, I heard a familiar, tingling sound echoing from the dumpster. It sounded like keys. Not just any keys, but my keys! I was able to decipher the message. They were crying out in pain for me to rescue them. In the darkness of night, dressed in my suit pants and shirt, I climbed onto the side of the dumpster and felt around.
I had a renewed burst of energy. Somewhere below me, I heard the jingling sound, but it was too dark to see and I couldn’t find the source. My fear now was that they would fall to the bottom. I decided to be extremely cautious, but by this point, I was prepared to go dumpster diving to rescue some of my closest friends. Who knows what other treasures I might find, as well? I needed light. Since I didn’t have my phone with me, I ran home to get my trusty flashlight. Once back in position, I shined the light into the dumpster and began digging through the trash. And, alas, I saw a metallic reflection, glimmering like the moon. My keys! They were just out of reach. I hunched my body over the side and, like an American Ninja Warrior, I was able to snatch them before they, or I, fell into the abyss. “Praise the Lord,” I said triumphantly! I felt an immediate sense of relief, joy, and
thankfulness. I quickly thanked God for His provision and put the keys in my pocket. I was whole again. As I thought about the experience, many thoughts and lessons came to mind. First, in case you’re wondering, I will continue to loan my wife my keys without question. Second, I’m thankful that God gives me opportunities to grow in my faith and cry out to Him for a solution to my problems. He reminds me that I am not alone, nor do I need to be. Finally, I was reminded that everyone and everything has a home. God is the finder of lost things—both me and my keys.
Wayne Geiger is the Pastor of First Baptist Church Grain Valley, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Speech at Johnson Country Community College, and a freelance writer.
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Twelve Things You Can Do at Your Library (Besides Check Out Books) by Peyton Jenkins, Branch Manager, Grain Valley Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library
Here at the library, we love books. We loooove them. We love talking about them, sharing them, smelling them, and sometimes we even get around to reading them. We love books so much that I bet that’s the first thing that comes to mind when you picture the library. Well, guilty as charged—but did you know how much more the library offers? Here are 12 things you can do at MidContinent Public Library besides check out books (although you’re always welcome to do that too!).
Learn a foreign language.
Whether you’re trying to fulfill that lifelong dream of learning Telugu or brushing up on your Swedish before summer vacation, the Library has you covered. We have a variety of foreign language databases for learners of all ages. My favorite is Mango Languages, which offers a bright, visual method of learning. You can even take a course in Pirate! Ahoy, matey!
Earn your high school diploma.
MCPL is proud to sponsor Career Online High School, which offers local adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma. This joint partnership with Kansas City Public Library and Literary KC recently graduated its second class of students! Certain eligibility requirements apply, but this is an excellent opportunity to advance your education.
Tell your story.
Have you been looking for a way to express yourself? MCPL will help you find the words. If you are an aspiring novelist, memoirist, poet, dramatist, or oral storyteller, MCPL’s Story Center offers a variety of programs and
resources to help you hone your craft. If you would like to preserve your loved ones’ stories, explore the Tell Me a Story oral history program at the Midwest Genealogy Center. We all have stories to tell—let MCPL help you tell yours!
Get published.
Not only can The Story Center help you put pen to paper, it can help you publish your work! Woodneath Press is MCPL’s publishing imprint, which focuses on works of local interest. If you’d like to self-publish, the Espresso Book Machine (also part of The Story Center) is a print-on-demand service that can turn out a paperback book in minutes. If you are interested in either of these services, visit MyStoryCenter.org today!
Start a business.
You have the idea. You have the passion. You have the drive. Now what? Make an appointment with Square One Small Business Services, a free service that will help you discover the potential in your small business. Square One offers a variety of services, including expert-led classes and one-on-one consultations. Whatever your small business dream, Square One can help you achieve it.
Research your past.
Located in Independence, the Midwest Genealogy Center is MCPL’s state-of-the -art genealogical research facility full of handy resources and helpful staff. Whether you are a weekend genealogist or a hardcore researcher, MGC offers the help you’re looking for. Take a tour; take a class; take a look your family history is just waiting for you to uncover it.
Download or stream music.
With Freegal Music available with your Library card your favorite songs and artists are at your fingertips. Download and keep five songs a week, or stream anytime all for free! I personally may have gone a little overboard with the Dolly Parton downloads, but hey, they’re free!
Print on the go.
We’ve all been there the mad rush out the door with lunch in one hand, dog leash in the other, keys in mouth (unsanitary, but you know you’ve done it!), and it hits you! You forgot to print that very important thing! Well, MCPL has you covered. Each of our branches offers mobile printing! Print from your phone, laptop, or other device with the easy PrinterOn app. Just send the document through the app and pay and print at your convenience! Also ask at your local branch about printing via email.
Rub elbows with authors.
MCPL offers many exciting opportunities to meet and chat with authors, both local and nationally recognized. Whether through The Story Center’s ongoing Speaker Series or special events such as the LitUp Festival or annual Legacy Luncheon, we are committed to providing you access to some of the most inspiring and talented writers of the decade. Past author visits include Alexander McCall Smith, Gillian Flynn, and Jacqueline Woodson. Visit mymcpl.org/ SpeakerSeries to see who will visit next!
Fix your car.
For the mechanically minded of you, MCPL offers several automotive
databases complete with diagrams, schematics, and step-by-step instructions. Find the fix you need, print, and go—your project is waiting! Some of these services are available inbranch only, but our friendly staff is always here to help.
Hold a meeting.
Whether you’re hosting a small meeting or tutoring session, or a much larger community event, MCPL offers a range of spaces to accommodate your needs. Not all of the rooms are free, and there are specific limitations on the kinds of meetings you can host (no birthday parties or weddings, please), but for a convenient coworking space with a range of amenities, including highspeed Wi-Fi, look no further than your local Library!
Win prizes.
Let’s face it: everybody loves free stuff. And the Library loves to give you free stuff! In addition to our year-round free resources and services, we regularly have contests, drawings, reading challenges, and programs that offer prizes for all ages. With the help of generous community partners, we’ve given away Kindles, Beats headphones, tickets to sporting events, ballets, musicals, museums, and concerts, and even an all-expense-paid trip to the Dominican Republic! Obviously, prizes and contests will vary, but stop by soon—you never know what we’ll be giving away next. So there you have it. Twelve things you can do at your local Library without checking out a single book. So what are you waiting for? Come on down, and we’ll be glad to get you started. We can’t wait to see you!
Celebrations & Transitions Birthday Celebration
Clifford Hays of Grain Valley is celebrating his 80th birthday. He and his family would like to invite friends to a come and go reception. It will be held June 2nd from 11-4 pm at the Grain Valley Historical Society, 506 N. Main Grain Valley, MO. Stop by and celebrate with us. Refreshments will be served. No gifts please.
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City-Wide Garage Sale
Leftover garage sale items? Bring them to NeNe's Attic thrift store here in Grain Valley! In between El Maguays and Dollar General in the Old Marketplace! Proceeds help support local Grain Valley vet and local animal shelters. Nene’ Nene’s Attic: 110 s. Buckner Tarsney Rd Donate unsold items to the Disabled American Veterans at the Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S. Main ST, Saturday, 4/18, NoonNoon-6pm or flag down our FREE mobile DAV truck driving around! Accepting clothing, household items & furniture! Blue Springs DAV owned Red Racks will take donations until 9pm! Thank you for supporting the DAV! 1. 1017 SW Mountain View Court Moving sale - Dining room table, bookcases and more furniture. Lots of books, both hardcover and paperbacks. Pots, pans and kitchen gadgets. Nice 18” wheels for Chevy truck or SUV. Too many items to list here. Everything must go! 2. 1305 SW Graystone Circle TONS of kids clothes and shoes. Girls and Boys Sizes range up to 4t. Lots of toys & household items. 3. 1506 NW Nolan Drive Boys large and xl clothes, men’s small clothes, lots of soccer apparel, cleats, goalkeeper gear, jerseys (sporting KC; European teams), Juniors s/m/l clothes, LEGOs, Bikes, Toys for older boys, Miscellaneous household items. 4. 515 NW Willow DR Baby boy clothes 0-18 months, shoes, baby accessories. hand me down China, silver and jewelry. Men’s and women’s clothes and shoes. 5. 620 SW Muriel DR Various household items, including kitchen electrics and some furniture. also have some wood and left over peg board. 6. 6511 S Buckner Tarsney Road Household items, floor lamp, end table, queen comforter, jewelry, home decor and lots of misc. 7. 1300 NW Golfview CR Don’t forget Golfview Circle! Home decor, kids bikes, wagon, Women’s M-L casual and nice business clothing. Girls 3T-5T brand name clothing, children’s toys, furniture, RAE DUNN, kitchen table, kitchenware, etc! 8. 802 NW Par Drive Huge sale! Boys clothing, sports equipment, furniture, toys, books, houseware items, royals memorabilia and much more! Open Friday and Saturday! 9. 610 NW Silverstone Circle Clothes, shoe, jewelry, games, puzzles, books, office, home decor, small appliances and furniture. 10. 1509 NW Whispering Court We will have the following: 2-3T boy toddler clothes, toddler ride on power wheels, refrigerator, deep freezer, women's small-med clothes and shoes, toys, plus more!
11. 431 SW Foothill DR Awesome yard sale! Saturday only 8-4. Tons of kids clothes, Girls nb to 18 months , Twin girls clothes, Boys 18 months to 5t. Tons of toys, DVDs housewares queen bedroom set, TKO workout set, brand new barstools, furniture, scrubs men and womens clothes, highchair, Large plasma TV.
16. 1300 NW Persimmon DR (Rosewood Hills) LOTS of boy clothes newborn to size 8, toys, books, maternity, glassware, candles & home decor, frames, table & 4 chairs, full/queen bedroom set, coffee tables, bookcase, curio, sewing machine & cabinet, cedar chest, trunk, rocking chairs, push mower and LOTS MORE!
12. 1225 SW Duster CT Household items, home decor, tools, dishes, some clothing and electronics.
17. 720 SW Tisha Lane LOTS OF STUFF CHEAP. TOYS, BOOKS, BOYS SIZE 6-7, GIRLS SIZE 2-4, WOMEN'S SIZE LARGE AND MUCH MORE.
13. 1114 NW Golfview DR Multi-family garage sale: kitchen table, living room furniture, entryway table, antique sewing table, dresser, brand new small kitchen appliances, weight bench & weights, music CDs for $1, and much more . Come check out all the great treasures. 14. 809 SW Hilltop CT Home decor, cheap lularoe, women's clothes, furniture, purses and bags. 15. 2017 NE Summerfield CT Saturday, 5/18: Multi-Family Sale, Household Items, Rustic Wedding Decor, Seasonal Decor, Toys, Books, Clothes, Shoes & Much More! Everything Must Go!
18. 601 NW Par Court Books! Hardcover, paperback, kids books! Baby/girl clothes, baby stuff, toys. TV antennas. Housewares. lots more! 19. 1122 SW Ephraim DR Rod Iron bed. Antique dresser, rocking chair, dress form, rod iron planter, misc. 20. 853 SW Harvest May 16 and 17th, 8-5pm. No early sales. XL Mens clothing, Model Car Collection, Mirror Closet Doors, Roll Top Desk, Model Car Collection, Display cases Porcelain Dolls (lots), Home Decor, Duncan kiln, Bike, Books, Singer Sewing Machine Duncan Kiln, Lots of Misc 21. 400 SW Nelson DR Multifamily garage sale. Lots of girl
clothes size 5-12, Girls shoes size 12-2 Some furniture, ladies and men's clothes. Pool ladder, trampoline mat, tools, table saw, golf clubs, and misc. Lemon aid stand the money from the stand will go to homeless Veterans. 22. 713 SW Montana Ridge Drive Everything has to go! Boys clothes NB to 5T, toys, cars, household items, Paw Patrol birthday party supplies, Dinosaur party supplies including HUGE cardboard standups! Body parts for Corvette, Audi and GM! 23. 901 NW Persimmon CT 5 garage sales, neighboring houses in culde-sac. Rosewood Hills neighborhood. We have a little of everything. 24. 1106 NW Scenic Drive Thurs-Fri-Sat 9am - 5pm Valley Hills addition, 1106 NW Scenic Drive. Personal care items, shampoos, razors, etc. Beanie Babies, toys, books, dishes, garden items, photo frames, deer basket, deer clock, clothes and much misc. 25. 1009 Rock Creek Lane Misc. furniture, patio furniture, odds and ends. 26. 1710 NW Hedgewood DR Woodbury Villas. Bob the Robotic Floor Sweeper (like new), electric lawn blower & vacuum, many other items.
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Cedar Apple Rust by Michele Warmund, PhD, University of Missouri Cedar apple rust is a common disease of apple trees that causes premature defoliation of apple trees, crop loss, or fruit lesions on susceptible cultivars. This disease requires two host plants to complete its life cycle, apple and eastern red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana ). However, other Juniperus species can also serve as an alternate host for cedar apple rust. Apple cultivars vary in their susceptibility to cedar apple rust disease. Cultivars such as Delicious, Enterprise, Golden Supreme, Liberty, McIntosh, and Priscilla are resistant to the disease. However, Braeburn, Cameo, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, GoldRush, Prima, Rome Beauty, York Imperial are highly susceptible to cedar apple rust and can be severely damaged when infection occurs. Cedar apple rust infection on apple occurs in the spring when
apple flower buds are visible, but still closed (i.e., tight cluster stage), until after petal fall. Also, four to eight day- old leaves just emerging from buds are very susceptible to apple cedar rust infection. Symptoms of this disease appear as yellow-orange lesions on the upper surface of leaves, petioles, or developing fruit. Later, a red-orange halo surrounds each lesion on the foliage of susceptible apple cultivars (Fig Fig ure 1 ). After several weeks, yellowbrown lesions with tubular protrusions develop on the underside of leaves or on the surface of developing apples (Figur Figur e 2 ). Within these lesions, structures called aecia produce aeciospores. In late summer, aeciospores are released from the aecia and subsequently infect leaves of eastern red cedar and form galls (Figur Figur e 3 ). The following spring, the galls produce orange structures called telia. When it rains, these
horn-like telia swell and become gelatinous (Fig Fig ure 4 ), but after drying, they shrink back to dark brown threads. With frequent rainfall, swelling and shrinking of telia may occur as many as ten times during the spring. During rainy periods, spores produced by the telia germinate and other types of spores, called basidiospores, are produced. Basidiospores are subsequently discharged into the air and can travel more than a half mile. When these spores land on apple leaves or floral tissues, and environmental conditions are favorable, cedar apple rust infection occurs. The optimum conditions for infection of apple are when plant surfaces are wet for four or more hours and temperatures range from 52 to 77° F. However, infection can also occur at temperatures as low as 77°F when rainfall occurs for seven hours. To prevent cedar apple rust,
Figur e 1 Cedar apple rust lesions on apple leaves in spring.
Figur e 2 Aeciospores on the underside of apple leaves.
Figur e 3 Cedar apple rust gall on an eastern red cedar branch.
plant resistant apple cultivars. Although removal of eastern red cedar growing near rust susceptible apple trees can reduce rust infection, the disease is not always eliminated, since disease spores can travel long distances on air currents. For apple cultivars susceptible to rust, fungicides can be applied from tight cluster flower stage to about 30 days after petal fall. For home fruit production, Captan or Captan + Mancozeb fungicides may be applied. More information on pesticide application for home fruit production is available at https:// extension2.missouri.edu/g6010. Fungicide applications for commercial producers can be found at https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/ Documents/ID-465.pdf.
Figur e 4 Telial horns on a cedar apple rust gall.
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Health & Fitness
Springtime Is Strawberry Time by Tracey Shaffer, RD, LD Although strawberries are in season all year round, the sweet aroma and brilliant red color of these flavorsome berries set the tone for spring and summer. If you are headed to a springtime party or a graduation celebration, take some strawberries with you. They are a sweet and nutritious snack you can take anywhere. Strawberries are packed with nutrition and taste. One serving of eight medium-sized strawberries has only 80 calories and provides 160 percent of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C. That is more than oranges and apples combined. Strawberries are also rich in folate, fiber and potassium. Strawberry eaters, listen up! National surveys revealed that, compared to non-strawberry eaters, strawberry eaters tend to have lower blood pressure, higher blood folate levels, lower body weight, higher potassium, higher vitamin C and dietary fiber intake, and lower levels of
homocysteine. For best flavor, select strawberries that are plump and firm with a bright red color and natural shine. Avoid strawberries with green or white color or if they appear to be mushy or shriveled. Do not wash berries until you are ready to eat them. They will get mushy if washed and stored. Strawberries can be eaten alone for a light dessert, or they can be used as a topping for salads, desserts, cakes or pancakes. They are great in fruit smoothies or mixed and matched with other fruits to make a fruit kabob. Try this refreshing strawberry recipe at your next gathering.
Spa Turkey Salad
Tracey Shaffer, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian at the Blue Springs Hy-Vee. She can be reached at tshaffer@hyvee.com. The information is not intended as medical advice.
½ cup chopped red onion
Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
All you need: ¼ cup orange marmalade ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tbsp. lime juice Lettuce leaves 1 lb. thick-sliced deli low-sodium turkey breast, cut into chunks 2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 cup grapes ¾ cup sliced celery
All you do: In small bowl whisk together marmalade, yogurt and lime juice; set aside. Line platter with lettuce leaves. Top lettuce leaves with turkey, strawberries, grapes, celery and onion. Drizzle with yogurt dressing Per serving: 271 calories, 39 g carbohydrate, 27 g protein, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5 g fiber, 38 mg cholesterol, 690 mg sodium.
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Eagles Track and Field Shines At Districts Despite gloomy and cool spring weather on Saturday, May 11th, Grain Valley Eagles Track and Field shined at the District meet. The girls team finished first in the Class 4 District 7 Championships held at William Chrisman High School. The boys team finished second with a team score of 139.5. “We had some really great performances from a lot of people. Junior Royce Fisher is moving on with a great day running the 800, 1600, and 3200-meter runs. A pretty impressive day with a lot of mileage,” Head Track Coach Marc Cleveland said. Fisher finished 2nd in the 1600 Meter with a time of 4:33.83, and Mason McCain finished 4th at 4:46.49. Both will advance to Sectionals. “The sprinters had a terrific day in a very tough district for sprints, led by senior Tyler Luke and junior Mason Rogers who set a school record in the 100-meter dash. Luke and Rogers went 1 -2 in the 100 before teaming up with Nate Booker and Logan Pratt to win the 4x100 relay. Luke later won the 200 m dash,” Cleveland said. Senior Cole Hayes continued his impressive run at pole vault, placing first with a mark of 13-00.00. “Hurdlers Jaiden Yarber and Willie Lanear have also been posting impressive runs in both the 110 high hurdles and 300 intermediates,” Cleveland said. The girls team edged out a talented Warrensburg team, taking the team championship with a score of 132.5. “We knew that we were going to be in a battle with Warrensburg for the team title. They are a very talented, deep team who is extremely well coached, and we knew that they would be ready. So, our coaching staff tried to spread our girls around into events that would help the team score the most points, that meant a few of them doing events they had never even done before, but they were very good about it and wanted to do what was best for the team,” Girls Track Coach Brian Winckler said. Highlights included a first place finish for the 4x800 relay team of
Annalynn Early, Valerie Holcomb, Lilly Ogle, and Morgan Scott, who finished with a time of 10:23.64. The 4x400 relay team of Avery Huffman, Gracelyn LaForge, Kailey Larson, and Jayonna Perry also finished first with a time of 4:07.2h. “While we had a lot of girls perform very well, sophomore JayOnna Perry and senior Morgan Scott really had great days for us. JayOnna helped score 32 points for the team and Morgan contributed 30 points of her own. Both of those girls have tremendous work ethics and have been willing to do whatever it took to help the team win. Coach Stone, our hurdle coach, has done a great job with both, and has really helped JayOnna come into her own this season. JayOnna broke the school record again in the 300m hurdles, and I have no doubt that she is not done breaking that record this season,” Winckler said.
Grain Valley High School Girls Track and Field are 2019 Class 4 District 7 Championships, beating Warrensburg with a score of 132.5. Photo credit: GVHS Track and Field Leadership by the senior members on the team has been instrumental to the girls team’s success, according to Winckler. “Our seniors have done a great job this year of leading the younger generation and taking care of business in their own races, as well. Morgan and Gracie LaForge have been invaluable to
this team for the past 4 years, and both are key members on our 4x4 and 4x800m relays that I think will place very well at State. However, they will be missed as much or more for their leadership as they will be for their outstanding athletic ability,” Winckler said.
Boys Tennis Performs Well at Districts; Doubles Team Moves On To Sectionals
100-Mason Rogers ran a 10.72 in the 100 meter dash at Districts on Saturday, May 11th, breaking a school record. Photo credit: GVHS Track and Field
Grain Valley High School Boys Tennis performed well in district play on Saturday, May 11th. Photo courtesy of Mike Tarrants. Grain Valley High School Boys Tennis performed well in District play on Saturday, May 11th. “Our singles players, Brady Slater and Tristin Whitton each went 1 and 1. Both played well, but got beat by the first and second seeded players. Our doubles teams played tremendous all day,” Head Coach Randy Draper said. The doubles team of Dean Mobley and Trent Tarrants took 3rd place at the District tournament. The doubles team
of Joel Florida and Bryson Martin won the District knocking off the top seeded team in the final in 3 sets. “They were down 5-2 in the second set, a game away from defeat, and came back and won that set in a tie breaker and went on to win the 3rd set. A great accomplishment for them,” Draper said. Florida and Martin continued to Sectional play at the Plaza Tennis Center on Tuesday, May 14th.
Community Calendar Saturday, May 18, 2019
City Wide Garage Sale Add your garage sale to the City-Wide Garage Sale Directory, which will be published in the May 16th print/online edition of Valley News. Listings are only $5. Reserve your ad by May 9th at www.grainvalleynews.com.
Create with LEGO Bricks: Orbiter Mid-Continent Public Library, Grain Valley Branch 10:30am—11:30am Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children where we learn, we build, we play with LEGO bricks. Register online: www.mymcpl.org/ events
Monday, May 20, 2019
Senior Coffee Weekly on Mondays 9:00am—11:00am Time to visit with friends and make new ones. Free. Play and Learn Time Mid-Continent Public Library, Grain Valley Branch 10:00am—10:30am Come share the early literacy experience with the whole family. Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and more. Senior Yoga Weekly on Mondays Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main 10:30am—11:15am $2 or Free for SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, and Renew Active Members
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Park Board Meeting Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main 7:00pm—9:00pm
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Last Day of Schools—Grain Valley Schools
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Read to a Pet Mid-Continent Public Library Grain Valley 10:30am—11:30am Register online: www.mymcpl.org/ events
Monday, May 27, 2019
Memorial Day— Day—City Hall Closed
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Now Playing for Kids: The Secret Life of Pets Mid-Continent Public Library, Grain Valley Branch 6:00pm Escape to the library for an adventure on the big screen.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Storytime for Families Mid-Continent Public Library, Grain Valley Branch 10:00am—10:30am Come share the early literacy experience with the whole family. Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities, and more.
Saturday, June 1, 2019
City Wide CleanClean -Up Event Free community event for Grain Valley residents to dispose of unwanted items. Proof of residency required (water bill or driver’s license). Bag loose items. Items not accepted include tires, paint, oil, refrigerators, air conditioners, bagged trash, and yard waste or clippings. 8:00am—2:00pm
Monday, June 3, 2019
Senior Coffee Weekly on Mondays 9:00am—11:00am Time to visit with friends and make new ones. Free. Senior Yoga Weekly on Mondays Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main 10:30am—11:15am $2 or Free for SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, and Renew Active Members Book Group Mid-Continent Public Library Grain Valley 6:30pm—7:30pm Register online: www.mymcpl.org/ events
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Senior Citizen Luncheon Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main 11:30am—1:00pm $3 suggested donation. RSVP by calling 816-847-6293 or email to info@cityofgrainvalley.org. Family Support Group Meeting 1st Wednesday of each month, ReDiscover Mental Health 901 Independence Ave., Lee's Summit 7:00pm—9:00pm Free, casual attire. Discussions include Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, and other mental illnesses. All families are welcome and discussions are confidential. Facilitated by www.namimissouri.org
June 10— 10—12, 2019
Summer Camp: Groundwork Athletic Performance Academy Yard Baseball Club Indoor Facility 1460 NW Olympic Dr. Unit H, Grain Valley 9:00am—Noon Groundwork Camp is a co-ed camp grade 3-8 designed for all athletes. Teaching fundamentals of a wellrounded athlete; including strength, speed, & agility as well as nutrition, competition and the mental side. A focus on baseball/softball, but a variety of sports will be taught. Free T-shirt and report card will be provided. Register: www.gapkc.com
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Learn How To Go Fishing With Free MDC Classes And Loaner Tackle by Bill Graham, Missouri Department of Conservation
The spring season and fishing are intertwined because it’s a beautiful and pleasant time to be outdoors, and the fish are active and catchable. People interested in learning how to fish have an entry point in the free Discover Nature—Fishing program offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Gear and basic fishing tips are provided. MDC also offers free loaner fishing gear at partner sites such as public libraries, park offices, and some MDC offices. MDC staff and volunteers teach Discover Nature—Fishing classes in four separate lessons. Besides instruction, participants usually have a chance to go fishing in a pond or lake with teachers on hand to help with casting, baiting hooks, and handling fish once they’re landed. Fishing permits are not required to take the classes. A participant must take lesson one before signing up for the other classes. All tackle and bait will be provided by MDC. The Discover Nature—Fishing program is open to ages 7 and older, and participants ages 7-15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This program welcomes families and individuals wanting to learn about fishing. Participants will gain the basic skills and confidence needed to catch fish. The lessons are usually held near a pond or lake to enable participants to go fishing. For example, Discover Nature—Fishing classes are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, May 25, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at Prairie Hollow Lake at MDC’s James A. Reed
Learn how to go fishing with free MDC classes and loaner tackle. MDC's free Nature— Discover Nature —Fishing classes teach participants how to catch fish and enjoy fishing. Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation. Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. Several class time options are offered on those days. While the classes are free, space is limited to 25 participants. To sign up for the classes offered during May at Prairie Hollow Lake, visit the MDC events online signup page at https:// short.mdc.mo.gov/ZxZ. MDC offers a variety of fishing instructional programs, and more Discover Nature—Fishing classes will be scheduled at various locations throughout the summer. To find a program or to learn about fishing in general, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ Z4y. Free loaner fishing gear can be checked out and returned, similar to checking out a library book. To find a location near you with loaner rod and reel sets, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ ZJq.