Valley News SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
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Victim Advocates Help Crime Victims Navigate System On Path To Justice Turn on any TV crime or courtroom drama, and one is led to believe that a crime victim is assured justice and a return to a peaceful existence in the span of 30 minutes. Victim advocates like Cathy Reynolds know all too well that resolutions for real-life victims of crime do not happen in a tidy 30-minute package. Grain Valley Police Department Victim Advocate Cathy Reynolds has not only a wealth of professional experience assisting victims, but a personal background that helps inform her work. Corey Laykovich, Reynolds’s nephew, was murdered in 2013. With the tragedy, Reynolds learned first hand the confusion and isolation victims can face. Victims are often left to find resources on their own, and find themselves alone when facing the media or talking with police. “We didn’t know how to handle the media standing in the front yard wanting information. We didn’t know how to pay for the unexpected funeral for a 23 year-old. We knew nothing about crime victim’s compensation, and so we were at a loss.,” Reynolds said. The family began Corey’s Network in 2014 to help pay for the funerals of homicide victims and provide resources for families. In 2003, Grain Valley and Oak Grove police departments combined resources to share a Victim Services Unit. The goal of the unit is to serve the needs of victims of crime in both communities. The program assists crime victims with direct service intervention and assistance in long-term recovery. There are two victim advocates on staff with the Grain Valley and Oak Grove police departments. Reynolds has served as a Victim Advocate since 2017. “I think when you’re hurting, it helps you help other people to heal,” Reynolds said. While Reynolds often works with victims of violent crime, sexual assault,
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Board Reviews Options For City Hall, Police Station, Rec Center The Board of Aldermen met for a workshop session on Monday, August 31st to review options to address City Hall and police station crowding, as well as recreation needs identified as priorities by residents The June 2020 bond issue defeated by voters attempted to address all issues identified by the City’s master plan, creating a civic complex at a price tag of more than $38 million. With its
defeat, elected officials must now come up with a plan to address crowding issues, recreation needs of the community, and determine the future of the Sni-A-Bar Farms site acquired for the purposes of a civic complex. Representatives from Sapp Design Architects, Helix Architecture + Design, and McCown Gordon provided board members with a number of options for the City to address crowding and facility see BOARD on page 5
Good News: Grain Valley Police Department Victim Advocate Cathy Reynolds provides support to victims of crime as they work through the court system. Photo credit: Valley News staff and domestic violence, victim advocates provide assistance to those affected by all types of crime, including crimes Victim advocates provide comprehensive services for victims of crime, serving as a liaison between the victim and the prosecutor, a connection to other resources the victim may need, and assists victims in completing paperwork such as orders of protection for domestic violence victims. Advocates also provide orientation to the criminal justice system, guides them through the process and help victims understand the status of their case and dispositions. “It’s not like CSI, where they take fingerprints, and 5 minutes later we know who the suspect is. It can be a very long and frustrating process. In the past, we’d have the victim come each time there was a court date. Now we have it so the only time they have to appear is the date they go to trial. We have put processes in place to make sure they feel safe and secure and
see ADVOCATES on page 5
Valley Community Church Provides Kindergarten Supplies
Valley Community Church continued its outreach program again this year, providing school supplies for each Kindergarten student in Grain Valley Schools. Members delivered supplies at Prairie Branch Elementary on August 31st. Photo credit: Valley News staff
3rd Annual Grain Valley Fair 5K—Virtual Run Join Us For A Virtual 5K! Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund, which donates money to local charities at Christmas time.
Register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/GrainValley/GrainValleyFair5K
Local News
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Aquatic Center Goes To The Dogs September 8th The Grain Valley Aquatic Center will host its annual Dog Paddle Day on Tuesday, September 8th from 6:00pm—8:00pm. The fee is $5 per dog, payable at the gate, no pre-registration required. Dogs will follow their owner’s rules and be accompanied by an adult. There is a limit
of one dog per person. All human guests must follow COVID19 precautions by wearing a face mask when you are entering/exiting the facility and any time you are walking around the pool area and social distancing cannot be maintained.
Police Blotter The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department daily calls for service log for the week of August 19-25, 2020. August 19, 2020 700 Block Main 500 Block Eagles Parkway 1300 Block Jefferson 1100 Block McQuerry 700 Block Main 1100 Block Smith Eagles and Main St 24 Hwy and Hudson 900 Block Minter Rd 1100 Block Ephriam Dr 700 Block Main 1300 Block Crestwood Oak Grove/Bates City 1200 Block Scenic Dr August 20, 2020 200 Block Barr Rd 200 Block Cypress 1300 Block Hilltop 700 Block Meadow RD Mize Rd and Barr Rd 100 Block Royer Ln Main and Eagles Parkway
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Jackson County Food Inspection Report Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days: Comfort Inn 210 NW Jefferson ST No violations recorded. Domino’s 451 NW Eagles Parkway Observed a paper towel being used as a food contact surface. Corrected on site. Manager discarded the paper towel. Trash/food debris on the walk in cooler floor. Correct by 10/17/20. Grain Valley Marketplace 8 1131 NE McQuerry Road Ice machine had an accumulation of black build up on the shield. Corrected on site. No test strips available for testing sanitizers. Correct by 10/19/20.
Price Chopper #325 Kitchen/Deli/Salad Bar 1191 NE McQuerry Road No trash can located for the handwashing sink in the dish washing room. Correct by 10/24/20. Observed employees belongings such as coats and purses stored to or on food prep areas. Corrected on site. Employee placed all belongings in the designated area. Sushi Avenue 1191 NE McQuerry Road Observed shrimp and crab meats being stored on napkins in containers in the reach in cooler. Corrected on site. Employee discarded all napkins. Temp-Stop #117 723 Main Street No violations recorded. America’s Best Value Inn 105 Sunny Lane Drive No violations recorded.
Warrant Arrest Parking Complaint Property Damage Agency Assist (CJC) Citizen Contact Prisoner Transport Motor Vehicle Accident Agency Assist (BPD) Citizen Contact Disturbance Citizen Contact Stealing Agency Assist Agency Assist (DFS)
600 Block Whitney 600 Block Silverstone Ct 6000 Block BB Hwy 800 Block LeeAnn Dr Ashley Dr and Barr Rd 700 Block Main St
Motor Vehicle Accident Civil Standby Child Custody Area Check Animal at Large Found Property Leaving the Scene of Accident Check the Well Being Suspicious Activity Disabled Vehicle VIN Verification Standby to Prevent Citizen Contact
August 21, 2020 700 Block RD Mize Rd 400 Block Eagles Pkwy 1100 Block Main St 1000 Block Sandy Ln 800 Block San Kar 800 Block San Kar 700 Block Montana Ridge 500 Block Magnolia Ct
Stealing Disturbance Check the Well Being Citizen Contact Assault Agency Assist (CJC) Check the Well Being Suspicious Activity
August 22, 2020 Cross Creek and Ryan Roads EB I-70 MM 26.8 100 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1400 Block Maple Dr 900 Block Dogwood Dr 1400 Block Maple Dr 200 Block Harris St 1000 Block Sandy Ln
Animal at Large Agency Assist (MSHP) Area Check Warrant Confirmation Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Alarm Citizen Contact
800 Block San Kar WB I-70 MM 25.4 700 Block Main St 600 Block Scenic 400 Block Joseph Ln 800 Block San Kar
Property Damage Agency Assist (MSHP) Citizen Contact Suspicious Activity Noise Complaint Area Check
August 23, 2020 1100 Block Pamela Blvd BB Hwy and Duncan Rd 100 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 800 Block Capelle 300 Block 1st St
Alarm Motor Vehicle Accident Burglary Citizen Contact Agency Assist (CJC) Agency Assist (OGPD)
August 24, 2020 BB Hwy and Duncan Rd 700 Block Main St 600 Block Broadway 1000 Block Deer Creek 1100 Block Sandy Ln 1000 Block Primrose 1000 Block Stoney Point 1200 Block Windcrest Ct 700 Block Main St 600 Block Walnut 800 Block Thieme 800 Block Montana Ridge 1200 Block Ashley Dr Charlotte and Front 1400 Block Willow Dr August 25, 2020 200 Block Royer Ln 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1200 Block Woodbury Ct 600 Block NW Valley Ridge Ct 1300 Block NW Bentwood 900 Block Ryan Rd 1100 Block Dean Dr Butterfly Trail Sibley / Jefferson 800 Block Thieme 200 Block Harris St 1800 Block NW Elmwood Dr 1100 Block McQuerry
Motor Vehicle Accident Stealing Disturbance Animal Complaint Area Check Area Check Citizen Contact Stealing Harassment Agency Assist (Kearney PD) Stealing Disturbance Citizen Contact Check the Well Being Citizen Contact
Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Parking Complaint Check the Well Being Alarm Alarm Alarm Agency Assist (CJC) Suspicious Activity Agency Assist (Buckner PD) Follow Up on Stealing Leaving the Scene of Accident Disturbance Stealing
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Looking Back
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Looking Back: Brothers And Others by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society While many names on the World War II Honor Roll will always remain a mystery to me, there are many names that I remember and still more names of men I actually knew. This series of articles started out with the war time letters of Herschel & Vivian Elliott, but it has led me to tons of research and memories regarding the 146 names on the Honor Roll. Some time ago, I wrote in The Voice* about Dorothy and LouBell Becker; Army nurses and the only two women on the list. Their brother George also made the list along with others that were connected with Sni-A-Bar Farms. Although I didn’t know them, I certainly heard my mother and father refer to them and the time these men and women spent living and working at the farm. I have also written about Harold Costigan who survived the Bataan Death March. His youngest brother Dale survived the War, but suffered from rheumatic heart disease, the result of the fever contracted while in the service. He was only 38 when he died. Some of the names on the Honor Roll
were brothers, but many were brothersin law, or cousins. Frank and Hubert Sebolt were cousins. Frank was a bombardier on the B-17 fighter planes during the war. Afterward he rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel in the US Army Air Force Reserves. Hubert served in the Army Signal Corps from 1943 to 1946. He returned and continued his education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Sebolt practiced Veterinary Medicine in Buckner, Missouri, until his retirement in 1993. James and Ernest Reeder were brothers. I don’t remember James. After WW II, he went to Alaska. During the war he achieved the rank of sergeant. He died in 1987 and is buried in the National Cemetery in Sitka, Alaska. I did know Ernie. He was an Army mechanic and when he returned home he headed up the work at Robert’s Salvage Yard in Grain Valley. They dismantled and salvaged parts from planes, Army tanks, trucks, jeeps and other vehicles used during the war. Harold and Roland Frantz were Grain
Valley graduates in 1932 and 1934. Roland left his job at Manor Baking Co. and served in the Army during 1941 and 1942. After the war, he owned Frantz’ Grocery Store in Grain Valley until it closed in the late 1960s. He died in 1995. His older brother Harold served in the Navy from April 1944 until the war ended and he came home in October of 1945. After many years living in Odessa, he and his wife Dorothy came back to Grain Valley in the 1980s. Harold died in 1994. Two more brothers I did know were Carrol and Jim Hutchings. William “Carrol” was the oldest of Earl and Edith (Tate) Hutchings eight children. With five boys, only Richard was too young to join one of the services during World War II. The Hutchings had two Army sons, John and Robert, and two Navy sons, Carrol and Jim. On the morning of December 7, 1941, the two Navy brothers were on separate ships docked at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Following the attack by Japan, it was over three months before either of the brothers knew if the other had survived. For every name on the Honor Roll,
there is a story. If you know any of their stories I would love to have you share it with the Historical Society. I’m here on Wednesdays! *The Voice is a monthly online newsletter which features Grain Valley history. If you would like to receive a copy send your email address to mlnmizzou@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to include you! Everyone is also welcome to attend our meetings! Next Meeting: 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the Historical Society Building, 506 Main Street. Speaker: Pam Bussell Topic: Fort Osage & Sibley, the early settlers
Visit the Grain Valley Historical Society at 506 S. Main on Wednesdays or visit us online at www.grainvalleyhistory.com and Facebook (@grainvalleyhistory).
Business
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KC Classic Gourmet Foods Finds Home In Grain Valley Nina Ward launched KC Classic Gourmet Foods in January 2019 and found a home for her business in Grain Valley, after searching all over the metro for the right location. Ward’s son-in-law, who works in real estate, found the perfect location in Grain Valley for the specialty food product creator. With more than 45 years experience in the food and restaurant business, Ward is an expert at developing and manufacturing specialty food products, the focus of KC Classic Gourmet Foods. Ward grew up working in her family’s Jose’s Family Restaurants in the Kansas City area. Ward’s family was “pure Italian” running a Mexican restaurant. Ward says this helped them “put a different spin on the traditional fare”. The restaurant’s taco sauce was so beloved, customers often asked for a jar to take home. This became the first product Ward helped place on grocer’s shelves, and the education she gained from the experience launched her businesses in specialty products. Ward develops creative products from premium ingredients with a focus on food for informal gatherings, perfect for cheering on your favorite team, or gathering with family and friends. “My specialty is the gourmet cheese dips. They’re shelf stable and we have 9
flavors. We’ll have three new flavors by the holidays: a Sweet Potato Pie, Dill, and a Bread and Butter Pickle dip. The most popular cheese dip is the Raspberry Jalapeno Dip,” Ward said. KC Classic Gourmet Foods products can be found in 127 regional outlets, including Hy-Vee and Hen House markets. Ward also works with entrepreneurs to develop and distribute products. For more information on KC Classic Gourmet Foods or to order products directly from their store, visit www.kcclassicgourmetfoods.com or call 816-506-9023.
Two of the more popular products manufactured and sold by KC Classic Gourmet Foods include their Chipotle Cheese Dip and Raspberry Jalapeno Dip. Photo credit: Valley News staff
Nina Ward (left), pictured with daughter Rosina Ward (right), began KC Classic Gourmet Foods in January 2019. The business develops, manufatures, and distributes “micro” specialty products featured in grocery and specialty stores throughout the metropolitan area. Photo courtesy KC Classic Gourmet Foods
Have a business you’d like us to highlight? Email news@grainvalleynews.com.
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ADVOCATES continued from page 1 minimize the stress of sitting in the courtroom. Victim advocates are helpful on the scene of a crime as well, tending to the needs of victims while police focus processing the scene. “They are busy trying to process the scene, and at that point, I’m there as support for the victim, explaining what is happening during that time,” Reynolds said. “One of the times we are most helpful is during the court process, especially in cases of domestic violence. It takes an average of seven times before a victim will finally leave their abuser. When they finally make that
decision, I’m there. I give them the support and the resources they need to help them know they can be successful in stepping out of that situation and make it on their own..” As victims’ cases work their way through the court system, Reynolds is there to provides updates and moral support. “We make sure they know they have support, and they are not there fighting this horrible battle alone.” Victims in need of resources and support can reach the victim services unit by calling 816-847-6250.
BOARD continued from page 1 issues at City Hall, the police department along with options to provide improved recreation space. Options discussed included a “bandaid approach”, priced at approximately $4 million, to do basic repairs and renovations to existing spaces, to a phased building of a new City Hall at the Sni-A-Bar Farms site with the option of adding additional facilities at the site in future years. Members discussed whether voters defeated the proposed bond issue due to the cost, the timing of the vote during a pandemic and related shutdowns, or concerns over the scope and location of the project itself. “As long as we’re stuck on that, I think we need to get some idea of what the voters meant by the vote. That’s where a survey comes into place,” Mayor Chuck Johnston said. City Administrator Ken Murphy mentioned the City’s intent to develop a survey of registered voters to better gauge their interests and comfort level with various plans related to development or redevelopment of current City facilities. “We have to have the facts to make an informed decision. Don’t just put it all on us (the Board) because they voted it down and they don’t want it,” Johnston said. “But at the same time, it is our job to make sure we are looking toward the future. The voters are looking at right now, so we have to make sure they understand the options,” Headley said. Board members also continued to debate the merits of keeping current city
facilities on Main Street or moving to the Sni-A-Bar Farms site. Johnston maintained his opinion that the current location of City Hall, the police department, and the community center is best suited in its current site, with renovations or new construction added to current buildings to address crowding and facility needs. Alderman Stratton mentioned the potential commercial viability of the current location on Main Street versus the limited commercial use of the Sni-ABar Farms area in comparison. Members discussed the possibility of leaving some City services on the current site, but opening up space for commercial development. Alderman Knox and Alderman Headley both expressed they would not want the City to lose the opportunity to use the Sni -A-Bar property to address future needs. “If we throw that property out the door and sell it, we’re losing a huge opportunity. If we put something out there to solve short term problems here, and we still own the property, the Board sitting her 20 years from now will still have a place to possibly move the rest (city facilities) down there,” Headley said. There was some consensus among the Board that a range of $15-20 million might be more palatable to voters. Board members will continue to review options presented for future discussion. The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be Monday, September 14th at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Grain Valley City Hall.
Community Voices
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Wayne’s World The Beast Within by Wayne Geiger It was a perfect environment created by God for His creation. It was very good. Then, sin crept, or rather slithered, into the garden and the man and woman plunged into sin and ruin. Their refusal to obey God resulted in the curse upon man and his environment. Mankind chose rebellion rather than a relationship and would now reap what they have sown. This sin was not just a problem for Adam and Eve. It was now everyone’s problem. Sin and its devastating consequences immediately began to infiltrate and infest society. One of the ways this sin manifested itself was through violence. It all happened really quickly. For example, the fall of man was in Genesis chapter 3. The first murder occurred in Genesis 4, the very next chapter. The first murder involved a conflict between two brothers Cain and Abel. These two brothers both brought an offering to the Lord. Abel’s offering was accepted and sufficient. Cain’s offering was rejected and deficient. The problem, it appears, was not with the offering itself, but rather with the one who brought the offering. The problem was with Cain. Although volumes have been written about this story, it seems that Cain’s attitude was not right. When confronted by God, Cain became angry and defiant. God gave Cain the opportunity to make it right and said to him, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it” (Gen 4:6-7). Cain was given the opportunity to do a little soul searching and behavioral maintenance. He was warned that if he did not change, sin, like a vicious, carnivorous beast, was “crouching at the door” ready to pounce upon him. He had a choice. Rule over your anger or your anger will rule over you. You probably know the rest of the story. He made the wrong choice. His
inability to control his emotions allowed the beast out of its cage. As a result, he murdered his little brother. What’s worse, after the murder, God confronted Cain asking him, “where is your brother, Abel?” Cain, without remorse, responded, “am I my brother’s keeper?” The correct answer was, yes, you should have been. As the story of Genesis continues to unfold, sin, like a virus, continued not only to abound, but to intensify. In fact, by Genesis 6, the Bible records, “The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Gen 6:5). This evil mindset led to external sin. The Bible adds, “the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them’” (Gen 6:11-13). God had suffered the corruption and violence of man long enough. He would put an end to it. But, because of God’s great love and mercy, He chose to save Noah and his family and begin anew. But, as God already knew, you can change the environment of people, but unless you change the heart, you haven’t really changed anything. Time marched on. It was more of the same. More hatred. More violence. Because of sin, all of us face the beast within. Sometimes we win. Sometimes the beast wins. Where Adam, Eve, Cain, you and I get it wrong, there was one who got it right: Jesus. When the Jewish and Roman authorities came to arrest Jesus in order to try Him for false acts of treason, Peter, one of the disciples, drew his sword and attacked the first guy he saw. It happened to be a guy named Malchus who was the servant of the high priest. The Bible records that he cut off his ear. Naturally, Peter was not looking to lop off body parts by starting with the ear, he swung, the guy tried to duck, and Peter missed his head by a nose (or should we say, an ear?).
Peter, who had seen Jesus do the miraculous, probably thought He would support his endeavor. But instead, Jesus healed Malchus and put his ear back on. He then said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?” (Luke 26:5253). Jesus said two things. First, violence has a long, deceptive history and only leads to more violence and destructive consequences. Second, God is in control and my arrest is part of His divine plan. At any moment, I could choose to get out of here and do it without your help. Jesus tried to teach us, and modeled for us, that the greatest weapon is not the sword, but love. Christ-followers are told to walk in love and forgiveness. God will take care of the judgment part. The Bible says, “never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ To the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom 12:1921). That’s a tough pill to swallow. First of all, in true transparency, it makes little sense. Should we just let someone off the hook that hurts us? Remember, God isn’t saying that judgement is not necessary. It is. There is the temporal judgment (through the legal system, Rom 13:1-6) and then there is the eternal judgement where “we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ” (2 Cor 5:10). Jesus says ultimate justice will not be denied, just delayed. He says, “let me take care of that part.” Second, extending love and forgiveness and allowing God to execute His will is just very difficult to do. You might say, “if I choose the road of love, I might be taken advantage of, hurt, and possibly even become a victim.” That’s true. I do not argue that point. But, come to think of it, that’s what
happened to Jesus. He was the ultimate victim. He was perfect in every way and arrested without cause. But, in the ultimate role reversal, the supposed victim became the sovereign victor. Remember, at any time, Jesus could have yanked the nails out of His hands and feet, pulled the crown of thorns off His head, healed himself—and then called down fire from heaven to consume those around Him. That’s probably how we would prefer the story to end. But with this alternate ending, He would not have displayed His perfect love for everyone—even the ones that drove the nails. And, with this alternate ending, we would still be our sin. Jesus, the marvelous Savior, modeled perfect love and forgiveness. His expects His people to do the same. God is not absent. He is patient. We now live in a time where God extends His marvelous grace to all who would come to the Savior. Only His blood can cleanse the beast within. One great day, however, the well of grace will dry up, and ultimate justice will be done. Until then, we love and wait patiently.
Dr. Wayne Geiger is the Pastor of First Baptist Grain Valley, an Adjunct Professor of Speech, and freelance writer.
Your Health
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Fitting Veggies Into Your Day by Tracey Shaffer, RDN, LD
Tracey Shaffer is a registered and licensed dietitian and owner of KC Nutrition Coach in Eastern Jackson County. She can be reached at tracey@kcnutritioncoach.com. Do you get enough fruits and vegetables? Look at your plate. Is half of your plate full of fruits and vegetables at each meal? The recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables is 5-9 servings per day. If you meet the recommendation, you are one of the few. Most Americans do not get the recommended daily dose. Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins and minerals along with fiber that make up the base of a healthy diet. Try the tips below to start adding more fruits and vegetables to your day. Keep visible reminders. If you don’t see it, you won’t choose to eat it. Make
fruits and vegetables readily available to eat. Place a fruit basket on the counter and make sure cut-up fruits and vegetables are the first thing you see when you open the refrigerator. Dip it. Offering a dip on the side can make fruits and vegetables much more appealing. For a quick veggie dip, mix plain yogurt with a Ranch seasoning packet. For a fruit dip, mix vanilla yogurt with a little peanut butter and cinnamon. Blend it in. Smoothies are a perfect opportunity to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Blend plain Greek yogurt, frozen fruit of your choice and spinach together and you’ve got a tasty smoothie that is also healthy and fiber-filled! Mix them in. Next time you make mashed potatoes, steam up some cauliflower and mash it right into the potatoes. Puree vegetables into soups or grate carrots and apples and mix into muffins. Get creative! There are many ways to sneak fruits and vegetables in your favorite dishes. Use as snacks. When you’re on the go, keep apples and oranges in your car. Or have carrot sticks and hummus when a snack is needed before dinner. Fruits and vegetables can be just as portable as other high-sugar, convenient snacks. Eat the ones you like. If you are convinced that you hate all fruits or vegetables, pick the ones you like and stick with them. Vegetable haters might not like peppers or tomatoes, but they may like salsa. Salsa can spice up about any meal!
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables Ingredients ½ pound pasta dry 2-3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin ½ cup shallots minced, about 2-3 1-2 cups mushrooms fresh, sliced 4 cups roasted or grilled vegetables assorted* 1-2 ladles reserved pasta water salt and pepper to taste ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated 1 bunch parsley minced Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil Over medium high heat, heat 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add about ½ cup of thinly sliced shallots and stir fry for 1-2 minutes; reduce the heat to medium and give them a little stir every few minutes or so. Add the mushrooms to the shallots and increase the heat to medium high. By this time, the water should be at a rolling boil. Add about half a pound of your favorite pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Add the roasted vegetables (previously prepped) and combine. Add about one ladle of the pasta water and turn up the heat, just a bit. When the pasta is done, add it to the veggies, while reserving a ladle or so of the pasta water, and toss together. If you judge the pasta dish to be on the dry side, add a little bit more of the pasta water. Plate the pasta, grate some cheese over the top and garnish with some minced Italian parsley. How to oven roast vegetables: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper. Wash and dry veggies Cut veggies into large bite-sized pieces (best veggies to roast: Root vegetables: Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, etc. Squash: butternut squash, acorn squash, and more! Others: broccoli, asparagus, onion, peppers, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, etc. Placed prepared veggies onto prepared baking sheet Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper Stir every 10 minutes for 20-30 minutes
School Season Tips For Productive Days And Restful Nights (StatePoint) Whether your child is learning in a classroom or digitally, establishing a steady family dynamic is essential to a successful school year. One area where this is particularly important is ensuing that kids and parents alike get plenty of sleep. Good sleep equates to better health and performance, stronger immune systems, and plays a key role in the ability to learn, solve problems, and maintain a healthy mental outlook. Setting a regular bedtime and wake time, limiting screen time before bed, and turning to solutions such as Natrol Melatonin Gummies or Fast Dissolve can help get more restful sleep. To learn more, visit natrol.com. Kids crave routine: it lets them know they are in a secure and loving environment and helps them perform better at school. Maintaining the same meal time, down time and bedtime routines that you would during a typical school year can help establish a sense of normalcy during this period of uncertainty.
Your Health
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Perk Up Your Cup by Megan Callahan, Hy-Vee Corporate Dietitian What goes best with a cup of coffee? Your answer may have been another cup – but what if we told you turmeric and vitamins? Many people start their day drinking coffee, mostly to increase their energy and without giving much thought to the health benefits of this ritualistic beverage. The average cup of coffee is more than your jolt of caffeine for the day, having small amounts of nutrients like magnesium and potassium. Moderate coffee consumption, 3-4 cups a day, may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. The Hy-Vee Dietitian Pick of the Month, Starbucks Functional Coffee, adds even more perk to your cup. Starbucks Coffee with Golden Turmeric and Starbucks Coffee with Essential Vitamins are new coffees containing components that provide health benefits above and beyond your typical cup of happiness.
This week’s theme: Fall Fun
Starbucks Coffee with Golden Turmeric * House blend coffee with a combination of golden turmeric and warm spices such as ground cinnamon, ginger and black pepper. * Medium roast coffee * Turmeric has been used for centuries for both cooking and medicinal purposes. The yellow color associated with turmeric comes from curcumin, which contains the main antiinflammatory properties of turmeric. * The combination with black pepper allows for the best absorption of curcumin in the body. Starbucks Coffee with Essential Vitamins * Flavorful House Blend coffee crafted with five B vitamins including: B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B12 and biotin. * B vitamins help support adequate metabolism. Most often associated with energy, it is important to note that B vitamins do not actually provide energy,
but rather support the body’s ability to produce its own energy from the foods and beverages we consume. * Medium roast coffee Each 8-ounce serving of coffee contains about 95 milligrams of caffeine. For best health benefits, your Hy-Vee dietitians suggest no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. Instead of drinking your next cup of Joe, why not create something in the kitchen with this delicious Coffee Chia Pudding recipe?
The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice. Megan Callahan is one of your Hy-Vee Corporate Dietitians. She is dedicated to helping people live healthier and happier lives. Megan received a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Missouri State University. She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where she also received her Master of Science degree in dietetics and nutrition. Megan has been working with Hy-Vee full-time for 10 ACROSS 1. Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a.k.a. El _____ 6. Org. striving to attain "the highest possible level of health" for all 9. Faculty member, for short 13. Rekindled 14. Western omelet ingredient 15. Trailblazer Daniel 16. Not a minor 17. Spud bud 18. Nonsense 19. *Colorful autumn attraction 21. *Popular fall decor item, pl. 23. Leave speechless 24. Thailand money 25. Belfry dweller 28. Dwarf buffalo 30. Eccentric one 35. 2nd word in fairytale? 37. Overnight lodgings 39. Marilyn Monroe's given name 40. Between a trot and a gallop 41. *Pressed beverage 43. ____ Blanc 44. Type of saltwater fish 46. Like a broken horse 47. Larger-than-life 48. Sound setup 50. "CliffsNotes," e.g. 52. Fifth note 53. Genuflecting joint 55. "____ he drove out of sight..." 57. *Back to what? 60. *____ weather 64. Cell dweller 65. Tokyo, pre-1868 67. Out of the way 68. Be needy 69. Sticky stuff 70. Conical dwelling 71. Heidi's shoe 72. Asian capital 73. Move furtively
years. With a passion for nutrition and wellness, Megan is dedicated to educating customers and promoting healthy lifestyles to our Hy-Vee community. Megan lives in Lee’s Summit with her husband Matt, and their 2 children Kennedy (4) & Carsyn (2). DOWN 1. Famous Steffi 2. Do over 3. Twelfth month of Jewish year 4. Locomotive hair 5. Canadian capital 6. Cry of glee 7. *Wagon "cushion" 8. Last letter, to Homer 9. Standard's partner 10. Crucifix 11. Change for a five 12. Funny Poehler's funny friend 15. Himalayan kingdom 20. Relating to genes 22. Unit of electrical resistance 24. Boo-boo wrap 25. *Next spring's flowers 26. To the left, on a boat 27. Safari hat 29. Fonzie: "Sit ____ ____!" 31. Top of the Capitol 32. *Fall bounty 33. Prenatal test, for short 34. *Pumpkin garden 36. Not far 38. Big rig 42. Stitch again 45. Vietnam river 49. Lennon's widow 51. *Celebrant's bagful 54. Lament for the dead 56. Artist's tripod 57. Exchange for money 58. Greek muse of history 59. Before Kong 60. Any time now 61. #70 Across, alt. sp. 62. Biblical paradise 63. Stink to high heaven 64. Broadband access overseer 66. Unidentified John
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MDC Offers CDW Sampling And Encourages Hunters To Share The Harvest by Joe Jerek, Missouri Department of Conservation With deer hunting in Missouri opening for archery season on September 15th and for firearms portions in the coming months, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants hunters, landowners, and others to know key information about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and the Department’s related efforts to limit the spread of CWD in Missouri deer by finding new cases as early as possible and slowing its spread to more deer or more areas. MDC has a CWD Management Zone consisting of counties in or near where CWD has been found. The CWD Management Zone for this year includes these counties: Adair, Barry, Cedar, Chariton, Christian, Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Hickory, Howell, Jefferson, Knox, Linn, Macon, Mercer, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Polk, Putnam, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Warren, and Washington. MDC will again offer statewide voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the state. Sampling and test results are free. Participating hunters can get test results for CWD-sampled deer online at mdc.mo.gov/CWDTestResults within weeks after the sampling date. Find locations and more information online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd or by contacting an MDC regional office. Hunters who harvest deer in any county of the CWD Management Zone during the opening weekend of the November portion of the fall firearms deer season (Nov. 14 and 15) are required to take their harvested deer, or the head, on the day of harvest to one of MDC’s 71 CWD sampling stations throughout the zone. Hunters must follow carcass movement restrictions when traveling to a sampling station (see Carcass Movement and Disposal section below). Sampling and test results are free. Participating hunters can get test results for CWD-sampled deer online at mdc.mo.gov/CWDTestResults within weeks after the sampling date. Any changes to mandatory sampling requirements due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be posted by November 1st at mdc.mo.gov/cwd and be available from MDC regional offices. Before Having Deer Sampled During Mandatory CWD Sampling Field dress and Telecheck deer before arrival at a sampling station. Bring the carcass or just the head. Position deer in vehicles with heads and necks easily accessible. Capes may be removed in preparation for taxidermy before going to a
sampling station. The person who harvested the deer must be present. The hunter’s conservation number will be required, along with county of harvest. If using a paper permit, have it detached from the deer for easy access. If using the MO Hunting app, have permit and Telecheck information available. Carcass Movement and Disposal Carcasses or remains of CWD-infected deer can expose other deer to the disease. Process deer as close as possible to where harvested. Place remaining carcass parts in trash bags and properly dispose of them in the trash or a landfill. If necessary, bury or leave remains at the harvest site. MDC reminds hunters, meat processors, taxidermists, and others of new regulations now in effect regarding transporting deer, elk, and other cervid carcasses into Missouri and within the state, and of new regulations on cervidcarcass-disposal requirements for meat processors and taxidermists. Regulation changes for hunters who harvest deer in Missouri from a CWD Management Zone county are: Deer harvested in CWD Management Zone counties must be telechecked before any parts of the carcass may be transported out of the county of harvest. Whole carcasses and heads of deer harvested in CWD Management Zone counties may only be transported out of the county of harvest if delivered to a licensed meat processor or taxidermist within 48 hours of exiting the county of harvest. The following carcass parts may be moved outside of the county of harvest without restriction: Meat that is cut and wrapped or that has been boned out; Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached; Hides from which all excess tissue has been removed; Antlers or antlers attached to skull plates or skulls cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue; and finished taxidermy products. Regulation changes for hunters bringing deer and other cervids into Missouri from another state are: Hunters may no longer transport whole cervid carcasses into the state. Heads from cervids with the cape attached and no more than six inches of neck in place may be brought into Missouri only if they are delivered to a licensed taxidermist within 48 hours of entering Missouri. There is no longer a requirement that cervid carcass parts coming into the state be reported to the MDC carcass
transport hotline. The following cervid parts can be transported into Missouri without restriction: Meat that is cut and wrapped or that has been boned out; Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached; Hides from which all excess tissue has been removed; Antlers or antlers attached to skull plates or skulls cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue; Upper canine teeth; and finished taxidermy products. Regulation changes for taxidermists and meat processors are: Taxidermists and meat processors throughout the state are required to dispose of deer, elk, and other cervid parts not returned to customers in a sanitary landfill or transfer station permitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Proof of disposal (such as receipts from a trash pick-up service, landfill or transfer station) must be retained for 12 months for meat processors and for three years for taxidermists. Check with Deer Processors MDC encourages hunters who will have deer professionally processed to check with meat processors regarding their availability to process harvested deer. Some meat processors around the state are reporting higher-than-normal business and may not be accepting deer for processing or will have significant delays in processing deer. Share the Harvest Missouri’s Share the Harvest program helps deer hunters donate venison to those in need. To participate, take harvested deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison is to be donated. Deer harvested within the CWD Management Zone may only be donated to approved processors in the Share the Harvest CWD Testing Program. Deer harvested outside of the CWD Management Zone may be donated to any Share the Harvest processor. Learn more online at mdc.mo.gov/share or from MDC’s 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations & Information booklet. For deer that were sampled for CWD before being taken to an approved processor for donation, present the CWD barcode number provided at the sampling station to the processor as proof of sampling. If a sample has not been collected before donation, the processor will collect the sample or remove the head and submit it to MDC for sampling.
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Learn more about voluntary and mandatory CWD sampling, Share the Harvest, and other related information through MDC’s 2020 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ fall-deer-and-turkey-huntingregulations-and-information. Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy MDC MDC Offers Videos on Quartering Deer For more information on how to quarter a harvested deer using the “gutless method,” watch the MDC video at https://youtu.be/m6Pxo0wOHxk. For information on traditional field dressing, watch the MDC video at https://youtu.be/67_GqoBLxlc. More on CWD CWD is a deadly disease in whitetailed deer and other members of the deer family, called cervids. The disease has no vaccine or cure and eventually kills all cervids it infects. The infectious prions that cause CWD are most concentrated in the spines and heads of cervids. Moving potentially infected cervid carcasses out of the immediate areas where they were harvested and improperly disposing of them can spread the disease. MDC has established a CWD Management Zone consisting of counties in or near where CWD has been found. There have been no reported cases of CWD infecting people, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly recommends having deer tested for CWD if harvested in an area known to have the disease. Get more information on CWD regulations and other CWD information online at mdc.mo.gov/CWD, or from MDC’s 2020 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations & Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fall-deerand-turkey-hunting-regulations-andinformation.
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Sweet Redemption For Eagles In Victory Over Warriors by John Unrein A jubilant post-game socially distanced team huddle following the Grain Valley Eagles season opening win over the Smithville Warriors only told part of the story. The smiles of Eagles players and coaches after their hard fought 34-24 victory was in part sweet redemption due to last season’s week three loss versus the Warriors. The rest of the joy making up the smiles for Grain Valley was an exhale after a summer of hard work and uncertainty due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Eagles defensive coordinator Pete Carpino framed the moment best in his comments to the team following the game. “Congratulations on your first state championship of the season. We can’t count on every game on the schedule being there due to things beyond our control. That’s why we will savor this win and treat each week like we are playing for a championship,” Carpino said. “I am proud of your effort and expect the same from you next week. Great job tonight.” The Eagles were able to move the ball efficiently on offense with option runs and play action passing. This helped Grain Valley overcome what in the past has been a stingy Smithville defense that plays games up front with their defensive line in the form of stunts and twists to wreck their opponents blocking schemes. Grain Valley’s use of one and two
tight ends in their formations along with a steady diet of option football limited Smithville’s effectiveness in slowing down the Eagles offense. Senior quarterback Cole Keller demonstrated sound decision making, reading pass coverages and when to keep or pitch the football while running downhill. Keller would go six for eight through the air for 149 yards and one touchdown. The Eagles signal caller would also rack up 41 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Keller’s second rushing score on an option keep with 3:11 left in the fourth quarter pushed the Eagles lead to ten points in helping to secure the outcome. “You tend to have confidence in things you know a lot about. We were prepared to face them (Smithville) with our film study and practice preparation. We came out tonight and did what we do best, which is running the football. That set up our passing game as well,” Keller said. “Our offensive line was successful tonight up front in creating lanes for us to rush the football. Parker Bosserman was awesome tonight as well in all three aspects of the game.” Keller displayed maturity and wisdom in complementing the Eagles offensive line. The right side of Grain Valley’s offensive line led by center Donovan McBride, guard Jack Bailey, and tackle Cooper Terry effectively mauled the left side of the Warriors defense. The Eagles “down” or off tackle trap play with a pulling backside guard
Parker Bosserman breaks free on a play action pass completion on his way to the end zone. Photo credit: John Overstreet provided a solid path for Grain Valley ballcarriers all night long. Add in option runs on the perimeter, and the second and third levels of Smithville’s defense could not cheat on their reads and had to fight hard to shed blocks. “We stayed on our blocking paths tonight. That allowed us to pick up the games they play up front in that we
Members of the Eagles offense celebrate their 34-24 victory over Smithville. Photo credit: Valley News staff
would run into someone when they crossed our path,” Bailey said. “We got the first game jitters out tonight and we’ll be back to get them next week. This whole summer with the question being whether we would get any games, that makes this win that
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REDEMPTION continued from page 10 much more special.” Eagles senior wide receiver Parker Bosserman picked up where he left off last season in his role as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Eagles football team. Bosserman would grab four receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown catch. Route running and release from the line of scrimmage have complimented Bosserman’s quickness for improvement in getting open in the opponent’s secondary. Equally as notable was Bosserman filling in as a returner on kickoff return and as a member of Grain Valley’s defensive secondary. “I never get bored with the roles I have on this team. There is no going through the motions. I get to expand my variety catching the football and making tackles on defense,” Bosserman said. “In our offense we take what they give us more so then targeting personnel matchups. We attack the area of grass on the field they leave open.” Defensive leaders for the Eagles black shirt defense included linebacker Hunter Newsom and cornerback Trent Knox. Newsom was effective attacking the line of scrimmage in racking up tackles along with lateral pursuit in getting to Smithville’s wide receivers on short screens. Knox would provide coverage against Smithville’s sophomore quarterback Andrew Hedgecorth’s favorite targets. Knox was also not shy about coming up in run support on outside runs and securely putting the ball carrier on the ground. Post-game traditions have also changed in the COVID-19 era. Eagles
Offensive lineman Jack Bailey hoists quarterback Cole Keller after his 4th quarter touchdown that secured the Eagles victory. Photo credit: John Overstreet Head Football Coach David Allie gave instruction to his team not to shake hands after the game. Instead, fist bumps on air were given to demonstrate sportsmanship by both teams. Allie was pleased with this team’s effort. “Smithville is a well-coached team. The last time we played them, we made some unforced errors. That’s why we made one of our offensive goals no unforced errors for this week. Cole
Girls Tennis: September 1st vs. Lee’s Summit North Lady Eagles 2; Lee’s Summit North 7 Singles wins by Chelsea Gordon at #1 and Bailey Jinkens at #5.
This weekend: Girls Softball: September 1st vs. Oak Grove Grain Valley 13 Oak Grove 2 Bown, Sims and Stone each with 2 hits
improvement between games one and two. We have some things to work on in all phases of the game. Kickoff coverage and the missed extra point tonight will be areas of focus for us next week. Oak Park is a Class 5 program that we will have to study in preparation for our home opener.” The Eagles next game will be against the Oak Park Northmen on Friday, September 4th at Moody Murray Stadium in Grain Valley.
Valley Speedway To Host First
Prep Report Boys Soccer: September 1st vs. Harrisonville Grain Valley 1 Harrisonville 0 Goal by Owen White Record 1-1
(Keller) did a good job putting us in the right plays at the line of scrimmage. His maturity and growth in this offense showed tonight,” Allie said. “Our offensive line played well tonight. They stayed on track with their assignment and were often able to pick off the guy crossing their face with games that Smithville would play due to their slanting fronts.” Allie concluded, “A football adage is that you will see your team’s biggest
Friday, September 4th Girls Tennis Tournament @ Lee’s Summit North/Lee’s Summit Football vs. Oak Park @ GVHS—7:00pm Saturday, September 5th Cross Country Invitational @ Liberty Time TBA
Responders Night September 5th Valley Speedway will Casey's General Stores "Here For Good" First Responders Night on Saturday, September 5th at Valley Speedway. First responders will receive complimentary admission to the September 5th event. Fan Gates will open at 6:00pm; heat races start at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults; senior, military, and student tick-
ets are $13; children 6-12 are $6 (free 5 and under). Event Classes on September 5th include B Modifieds, E Mods, Dirt Demons, Pure Stocks, ATV Open Money, and ATV Open Amateur. Valley Speedway is located at 348 E Old US 40 Highway. For more information, visit www.valleyspeedway.com.
Community Calendar Monday, September 7, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Labor Day City Hall Closed
Household Hazardous Waste Event 8:00am—Noon Jackson County Public Works Facility 34900 E Old US Highway 40 Oak Grove MO 64075
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 First Day of School Grain Valley Schools
Monday, October 12, 2020 Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30pm Visit www.cityofgrainvalley.org for meeting location/dial-in information.
September 11—12, 2020 Grain Valley Fair “The No Fair! Fair” www.grainvalleyfair.com
Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall, 711 S Main
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30pm Visit www.cityofgrainvalley.org for meeting location/dial-in information.
Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, September 14, 2020 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall, 711 S Main
Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall, 711 S Main
Friday, October 30, 2020 Friday, September 25, 2020
No School—Grain Valley Schools
Kissick Classic Golf Tournament www.growgrainvalley.org
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Saturday, September 26, 2020 City Wide Clean Up Event www.cityofgrainvalley.org
Monday, September 28, 2020 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall, 711 S Main
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