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OCTOBER 17, 2019
Vol. 2, No. 42
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Grain Valley Partnership Presents Annual Report To Board Of Aldermen Tasha Lindsey, Executive Director of the Grain Valley Partnership, presented the Partnership’s annual report to the Board of Aldermen during the Board’s October 14th meeting. Lindsey recently celebrated her second anniversary with the Grain Valley Partnership in August. The Grain Valley Partnership is the result of a merging of the Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce. The organization focuses on networking and professional development, promotion of businesses, business resources to promote growth, and government relations support. “We want to guide and mentor new businesses as well as providing them with the resources they need. Furthermore, I want new and existing businesses in our community to feel comfortable with asking questions. We have a wealth of people that I can reach out to in finding answers for businesses from start up to exit strategy. I want to
be a part of your business journey,” Lindsey said. Lindsey reported she has started work to become a certified economic development director and highlighted accomplishments and existing challenges for the Grain Valley Partnership. Accomplishments listed by Lindsey included building trust with businesses, creating programs that have added value for partnership members, visibility of the organization within the community, and adding 50 new business partners over the last two years. “Due to previous struggles and transitions along with the merger of two entities prior to my joining the organization, trust had been lost. Without the trust of the community and business owners, our progress would be stalled. Much work has been done to push out our brand and establish or reestablish relationships within the
Grain Valley Schools Continue On Track Performance With District APR
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released results of the 2019 Annual Performance Report for districts on Thursday, October 17th, and Grain Valley once again received high marks. The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) was established in 1990 and is finishing its fifth cycle. The MSIP 5 Performance Standards are designed to recognize the achievement and growth of all Missouri students and are used as the basis of the Annual Performance Report (APR). The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education cites that one of the purposes of the APR is to meaningfully distinguish the performance of school buildings and school systems. For public school districts, the APR is important when considering accreditation. For charter
schools, the APR is part of the sponsor’s renewal decisions. Until 2019, the MSIP 5 APR has used measures of student performance and a points system to distinguish the performance of school districts and charter schools. The points system provides a concise way to summarize the performance of public schools in the form of percentage of points earned. The format of the 2019 APR is both quite familiar and quite different from prior years. The APR continues to evaluate school performance against the performance standards previously used. Additionally, the calculations are the same as in the past. However, this year’s APR release will display both statistical and visual representations of how districts and charter schools perform rather than point totals and percentages. Each school district in Missouri has
see APR on page 5
community,” Lindsey said. “Programs that have been created offer additional value to partnership businesses. Instead of just having a monthly luncheon that our small businesses may not be able to attend, we have also started doing after hours get togethers and Coffee Connections that have seen great results. Social media has also allowed us to identify who we are and gain exposure to our community.” Lindsey continued that the Partnership’s relationship with the Missouri Economic Development Council is getting stronger and mentioned the Council has an interest in touring Grain Valley and meeting with city officials. Grain Valley has seen continued population growth and is nestled along one of the busiest interstates in the United States. As the tagline on its website explains, the Partnership bills
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Tasha Lindsey, Executive Director of the Grain Valley Partnership, presented her organization’’s annual report to the organization Board of Aldermen on October 14th. Photo credit: Valley News staff
Good News:
Band Heads to St. Louis
After taking first place at the Golden Regiment Invitational on Saturday, October 5th, the Grain Valley Marching Eagles are headed to St. Louis for the Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super Regional contest October 1819.. 18 -19 year’’s marching season on page 7. Read more about this year Photo credit: Shannon Clements
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the city as the “The Gateway of the Kansas City Metro”. “The Missouri Department of Economic Development serves the entire state, including large communities like Kansas City and St. Louis. If these people are seeing us as someone they want to come meet and a community they want to explore, that means we’re being talked about in Jefferson City. This may be due to promotion through our State Representative Jeff Coleman, as that is a responsibility he has undertaken,” Lindsey said. Retention of partner businesses and growing the base of business partners were noted as focus areas for the organization. Lindsey closed her presentation with thanking the board for the current positive rapport between the City of Grain Valley and the Grain Valley Partnership. “There’s a respect level that is mutual between us and aids approachability for both sides. We understand that we must work together to grow Grain Valley in a beneficial capacity,” Lindsey said. For additional information on the Grain Valley Partnership and its services for local businesses, visit www.growgrainvalley.org. In other news, the board unanimously passed the first readings of two ordinances concerning Planning and Zoning. The first ordinance formalizes the appointment, term, roles, and functions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the appointment of members to the Board of Adjustment.
The second ordinance establishes a process for owners of lands adjoining on both sides of a right-of-way or easement to file application for said area to be vacated. The final ordinance establishes an application fee of $250 for vacation of right-of-way and utility easements. Assistant City Administrator Theresa Osenbaugh also reported on the upcoming Grain Valley Community Campus meeting to be held at Sni-A-Bar Elementary on October 29th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Osenbaugh indicated that Sapp Design’s updated master plan would be shared and city staff would be present to answer questions from community members. Childcare will be provided. “This campus is the community’s campus. The importance of this meeting is to look at the master site plans and give residents the chance to give feedback and help us decide what is most important to them. This is their chance to give that feedback before we move on to designs,” Osenbaugh said. Residents who are not able to attend the community meeting are welcome to ask questions and share feedback via www.envisiongrainvalley.com. Flyers regarding the Community Campus meeting will also be handed out at the city’s Trail or Treat event on Friday, October 25th. The next meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held Monday, October 28th at 7:00pm.
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Police Blotter
The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department daily calls for service log for the week of October 1-8, 2019. October 1, 2019 Ryan/BB 700 Block Main St. 300 Block Prairie Dr. 400 Block Foothill 1000 Block Dean 700 Block Joseph Circle 1000 Block McQuerry 1100 Block Jefferson
Agency Assist (JCSO) Fingerprints Agency Assist (BPD) Alarm Agency Assist (DFS) Stand By to Prevent Check the Well Being Check the Well Being
October 2, 2019 1300 Block Stoneybrooke Dr Community Center 1300 Block Pecan Dr 1600 Block Eagle Ridge Dr 1300 Block Valley Woods Ct 1200 Block Eagles Parkway 1700 Block Helen Ct 1300 Block RD Mize 800 Block Shorthorn 900 Block Cross Creek
Check the Well Being Senior Luncheon Alarm Noise Complaint Citizen Contact Alarm Unattended Death Agency Assist (EMS) Citizen Contact Citizen Contact
October 3, 2019 1200 Block Burr Oak Ln 1300 Block RD Mize 700 Block Main St. Indep Police Dept 700 Block Main St. 1100 Block SW 1st, Oak Grove 700 Block Whitestone Dr 700 Block Main St. 900 Block Sandy Lane Sni-A-Bar/Cross Creek Rosewood Hill/Persimmon 1300 Block Hilltop 1400 Block Hilltop 1900 Block Washam Ct 100 Block Harris
Alarm Area Check Citizen Contact Prisoner Transport Citizen Contact Agency Assist (OGPD) Alarm Citizen Contact Disturbance Motor Vehicle Accident Area Check Area Check Disturbance Citizen Contact Suspicious Person
October 4, 2019 100 Block Buckner Tarsney 1300 Block Ashley Dr Eagles/Sni-A-Bar 700 Block Main St. 800 Block Crestview Ct 800 Block Valley Woods Dr 700 Block Lee Ann Circle EE Kirby/40 Hwy 1200 Block Willow Dr 800 Block NW Valley Woods 1500 Block High View 1600 Block High View 800 Block Valley Woods Dr 500 Block Lakeview 700 Block Main St.
Disturbance Alarm C&I Driver Citizen Contact Motor Vehicle Accident Stand By to Prevent Suspicious Person DWI Arrest Citizen Contact Assault Area Check Dog Barking Citizen Contact Area Check Stolen Property
October 5, 2019 1200 Block RD Mize 100 Block Amanda Ct 1100 Ephraim 1200 Block Phelps Dr
Barking Dog Abandoned Auto Disturbance Abandoned Auto
Stillhouse/RD Mize 200 Block Jefferson 700 Block Main St. 100 Block Main 2200 Block Hedgewood Countryside Subdivision EB 40 Hwy/Adams Dairy 900 Block Baytree Dr. 1300 Block Foxtail
Agency Assist (LCSO) Disturbance Citizen Contact Trespassing Residence Check Area Check Area Check Unattended Death Suspicious Auto
October 6, 2019 900 Block Deer Creek Rd 1400 Block Burr Oak Ln 1300 Block Ashley Ln 1100 Block Ephraim Dr 1600 Block High View 900 Block Sandy Lane 1300 Block Stoneybrooke Dr 500 Block Broadway 200 Block Broadway Terr 800 Block Highland 1000 Block Shorthorn
Disturbance Dog Bite Citizen Contact Assault Barking Dog Assault Disturbance Stolen Auto Citizen Contact Area Check Citizen Contact
October 7, 2019 700 Block Main St. 700 Block Main St. 700 Block Main St. Broadway/Oak St 700 Block Main St. 40 Hwy/Barr Rd 1300 Block NW Golfview Cir Hedgewood 700 Block Main St. 1400 Block NE Mary Ct 700 Block Main St. 1200 Block Willow Dr 100 Blk NW Sni-A-Bar Pkwy 1400 Block Burr Oak Ct BB/I-70 WB 200 Block Cypress 200 Block Barr Rd 300 Block Woodbury 700 Block Main St. 100 Block Armstrong
Lost Property Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Disturbance Motor Vehicle Accident Suspicious Person Check the Well Being Area Check Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Citizen Contact 911 Hang-up Animal at Large Area Check Disturbance Suspicious Person Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Suspicious Auto
October 8, 2019 700 Block Main St. 700 Block Baytree Cir 300 Block Front St 100 Block 21st Oak Grove EB I70/Cty Line Oak Grove 1100 Block NE McQuerry 1100 Block NE Chelsea Ave 200 Block 7th St Oak Grove 900 Block Willow Dr 1300 Block RD Mize 500 Block Main St Eagles/Sni-A-Bar 500 Block Centurion Ct 500 Block Broadway
Citizen Contact Disturbance Suspicious Person Agency Assist (OGPD) Agency Assist (OGPD) Motor Vehicle Accident Agency Assist (OGPD) Agency Assist (OGPD) Suspicious Activity Agency Assist (CJC) Agency Assist (BSPD) Agency Assist (BSPD) Runaway Juvenile Returned Missing Juvenile
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Looking Back: The Red Ridge Runners by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society
In the late 1940s and early 1950s many small towns had men’s basketball teams allowing young alumni a chance to play on a recreational team. Some of these teams formed on their own and others were sometimes sponsored, usually by local merchants. Referred to as “town teams,” they would schedule games with other nearby towns. By 1950 my father, in his late thirties, was too old to play so he was the “coach.” I use the term loosely because today they would probably be described as a “pick-up” team. Most of his players had been outstanding high school players, and there were two or three that had played some small college basketball. Their designed plays were usually made up in the huddle and could more likely be thought of as “trick” plays. Grain Valley’s town teams were usually successful, often defeating their opponents from Blue Springs, Buckner, Levasy, Lone Jack, Oak Grove, Hardin, Polo and the likes. Then, during the 1953-54 season a women’s basketball team was formed. Known as Red Ridge Runners, I can remember twelve different women
who played with the team at various times. They would practice in the school gymnasium one or two nights each week. Mildred and Charlie Napier owned the hardware store in town and sponsored the team, which meant they bought the pretty red uniforms with white belts and numbers, and they paid the league and tournament fees, occasionally with help from other merchants. Charlie was the coach and I believe Mildred could best be described as the team’s business manager. They joined a league which played at the Armory in Kansas City on Sunday afternoons. In 1955 they won the league play and earned the right to participate in a national tournament held at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. Although Grain Valley lost in the first round, Louetta Snodgrass was the National Women’s Basketball Queen.
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Jacomo Chorale Presents Rhythm
and Rhyme October 19th and 20th
The Jacomo Chorale will present its fall concert, “Rhythm and Rhyme”, on October 19th at Tri-City Baptist Church, 430 NE Duncan Road, Blue Springs at 7:00pm. The concert will be repeated on October 20th at Colbern Road Community of Christ, 27507 NE Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO at 4:00pm. Both concerts have free admission and donations will be accepted. The concert features poetry set to
music, including 4 original scores composed by local musician and Chorale member, Nathan Smith. The Jacomo Chorale is a community chorus presenting audiences with a diverse musical experience and providing an enjoyable outlet for choral musicians in eastern Jackson County. For more information, visit http:// jacomochorale.org/
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Front Row: Virginia Ruth Tate, Doris Reeder, Naomi Fay Webb, Patsy Uptegrove Row Two: Charlie Napier, coach, Aleen Corn, Doris Jean Brown, Louetta Snodgrass, Mary Ellen Brown, Alice Anderton and Mildred Napier, manager. Photo credit: Grain Valley Historical Society
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How To Tell If You’ve Been Hacked, And How To Protect Yourself From Hackers by Burton Kelso, The Technology Expert
October is 'National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and what better time to make sure you are protected from all of the real threats on the Internet and informed of what the latest scams and hoaxes are. If you read what's in the news and on social media, it seems everyone is getting hacked these days and you probably think you're next. Relax, if something strange is going on with your devices, it's probably a random glitch and not some shady hacker trying to break into your computer, smartphone or tablet. To help give you piece of mind and to keep you better informed, I'm going to share some tips to let you know if you’ve been hacked and what to do if you’ve been a victim of a cyber-crime. The majority of hacks and viruses that attack your devices can not infect your computers, smartphones and tablets without human interaction. This means for a virus to get into your devices or for someone to steal information from your devices, you have to initiate it. Remember that file you downloaded that wasn't from your co-worker or family member? That link you clicked on in that email or text? Remember that time tech support called to alert you about the problems with your computer and you let them log in? That's how your devices are infected.
Criminals don't concentrate as much on attempting to break in individual devices (home and small businesses) and are more focused on 'social engineering', not hacking to get your information. What is social engineering? It's the act of using deceptive means to get your data. That is why you see a rise in robocalls, spam and scam texts. Don't want to compromise your information or get hacked from your devices? Always be careful when using your computer or other devices. Don't click on links in unknown emails, ignore those scary calls you receive and watch what websites you visit. Even if you're careful with your devices and watch what you do when surfing the web, you still need to keep an eye on your personal data. Large company data breaches occur frequently, which means some or all your data is being leaked on the Internet or being sold on the dark web. Obviously, large companies need to do a better job of protecting its customer's data, but there are some things you can do to find out if your data has fallen into the wrong hands. First, you need to visit Fighting Identity Crimes (fightingidentitycrimes.com). Once there, visit the 'Breach Tables' section to get a list of all the companies that have been breached, what information was stolen and what steps you need to take to protect your data. This web site has tracked data breaches back to 2012. Next, you should
visit 'Have I been Pwned' (www.haveibeenpwned.com). This web site will check to see if your email was part of a data breach. Why is this important? Well, most of us use an email address to log into our online accounts. Social media. Banking and Finance, chances are these web sites use your email address as the username. If your email address has been 'pwned' (geek speak for owned), then you need to immediately change the password for that email account and any other online accounts in which you've used that password. Here are some other ways you can protect yourself: 1. When you're on a public WIFI network, use a VPN (virtual private network) to browse the Internet privately and securely. 2. Set up two-factor or two step authentication for your important online accounts. 3. Use a password manager to help you use different passwords for your online accounts and keep your passwords secure. 4. Never click on suspicious links in email, text or on social media messaging services or download applications from unknown sources.
devices. 2. Change the passwords for all of your online accounts. 3. Look at the programs and applications on your devices. If you see any program or app that doesn't seem legitimate, uninstall the app right away. Cybercrime isn't going anywhere, so make sure you're taking steps to keep your information out of prying hands. Want to ask me a tech question? You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and watch great tech tip videos on my YouTube channel. I love technology. I've read all of the manuals and I want to make technology fun and exciting for you. If you need on-site or remote tech support for your Windows\Macintosh, computers, laptops, Android/Apple smartphone, tablets, printers, routers, smart home devices, and anything that connects to the Internet, please feel free to contact my team at Integral. My team of friendly tech experts are always standing by to answer your questions and help make your technology useful and fun. Reach out to us at www.callintegralnow.com or phone at 888.256.0829.
Here's what to do if your computer or other devices has been hacked: 1. Run a full virus scan to detect the malware and viruses infecting your
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received feedback on five standards: Academic Achievement (includes Growth, Status, and Progress measures in aggregate summary); Subgroup Achievement (includes those subgroups that have historically performed below the state total – this is a single count of students from the following subgroups: Black, Hispanic, low income students, students with disabilities, and English learners); College and Career Readiness (college and career assessment data, college credit attained, and post-secondary placement); Attendance (attendance targets use the individual student’s proportional attendance rate and set the expectation that 90 percent of the students are in attendance 90 percent of the time); Graduation Rate (the four-, five-, six-, and seven-year graduation rates are calculated based on graduation year cohorts, and the better of the four is used for APR determination. The 2019 APR includes three years of data for each of the rates). Statistical and visual representations received by school districts across the five standards are provided in three key areas. They are growth (are students making gains over time), status (what levels are students achieving now), and progress (is the school, district, or charter making improvement over prior years). The idea being that feedback provided and reported does not stand on status alone. Status expectations are rated across four levels with the metrics reported to school districts by DESE. They are in ascending order “Floor, Approaching, On
Track, and Target.” The Grain Valley School District received “On Track” status results for academic achievement and subgroup achievement in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for their 2019 APR report. Furthermore, the district received the result of “Exceeding” (the highest level possible) for Growth within Academic Achievement for English Language Arts.
“The individual needs of students
extend well beyond state assessments. Consistently achieving results like our
teachers and schools produce requires the full attention of a community of adults to the needs of our young
people and to the personal challenges they face. We believe that when our students feel safe, challenged, and
cared for, their attendance improves,
and their full learning potential can be realized.”
Dr. Marc Snow, Superintendent, Grain Valley Schools
The school district’s APR results were rounded out with receiving the status result of “Target” (the highest level possible) for all three College and Career Readiness Subgroups, Attendance, and Graduation Rate. Dr. Marc Snow, Superintendent of the Grain Valley School District shared his overall thoughts on the school district’s performance. “We are pleased again this year with the performance of our schools and district on Missouri's Annual Performance Report (APR) measures. The APR reflects many practical
Neighborhood View
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes arrived at Butterfly Trail this week. Photo credit: City of Grain Valley
predictors of student success and our schools again received high marks from the state in student academic performance, attendance, and measures of success after high school (labeled College and Career Readiness),” Snow said. Snow continued with how the district’s ongoing efforts are reflected in the results. “Our schools offer a well-rounded learning experience for students that includes an emphasis on the arts, athletics, and other extra-curricular activities, in addition to academic success. The state APR does not assess everything we value in Grain Valley, and we would not expect it to, but our students' performance in core academic subjects is very important to us and is reflected in the state report. Our students' performance in English/ Language Arts was exceptional again in 2019. Subgroup achievement in English/ Language Arts for students experiencing at-risk factors also met learning expectations in 2019. Mathematics achievement was solid again and, along with English/Language Arts, outperformed state averages. Although also assessed on Science in 2019, only individual student results in Science are available and are not yet included in the APR as these assessments are new. The attention our teachers and school administrators place on success after high school are again reflected in the state's feedback. The 2019 report shows 93.6% of our high school graduates are employed, in the military, or seeking further education six months after graduation. The scores also reflect high marks for the emphasis placed on student attendance, participation in rigorous advanced placement courses, and in developing the skills needed for success after high school.” School districts across Missouri are
encouraged by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to examine their APR and assessment data in looking for opportunities for improvement. Snow remarked on how the Grain Valley School District is already involved in that process. “We will use the results of the APR to find ways to improve in the areas measured. We have curriculum work underway at this time and these teams of teachers will use the performance data from last spring to influence what and how we teach core subjects,” Snow said. “The individual needs of students extend well beyond state assessments. Consistently achieving results like our teachers and schools produce requires the full attention of a community of adults to the needs of our young people and to the personal challenges they face. We believe that when our students feel safe, challenged, and cared for, their attendance improves, and their full learning potential can be realized. Ongoing improvement is needed in our ability to identify the individual needs of each student and to respond accordingly. Continued growth in meeting the needs of the whole child is expected to translate in continued high academic achievement in state and other measures.” Snow also emphasized there is more to educating a child than just assessments and data. “We feel blessed to have supportive partnerships with our families and community to guide the young people in our schools trying to navigate their way into adulthood. As has been mentioned, no state report can tell the whole story, but it can reveal the general health and strength of a school district. The 2019 APR affirms for us that the state of our school district is strong.”
Community Voices
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Kim’s Korner:
Just Because You’re Not Sick, Doesn’t Mean You’re Healthy by Kimberly Wendschlag
Meet Kimberly Wendschlag: I have been a resident of Grain Valley since 1994, having moved here from Blue Springs. My husband and I have raised 3 children here in Grain Valley, all of whom have graduated from Grain Valley High School. I owned and operated an in-home daycare center from 1991-2016 which filled my cup and allowed me to be home to raise our own children. Joining the health and wellness community in March of 2015 really opened my eyes into more study and research with our bodies, food and plants. Sharing tips and tools for better health has become one of my favorite passions and love to give back to the community. Grain Valley has been good to our family. I spent approximately 24 years volunteering in the community, with most of those years being with Girls Scouts and PTA. I was honored to have been part of the founding committee when creating multiple PTAs for the school district. I am a member of Blue Springs Christian Church, where I serve in the high school student section. In addition to serving at church, I go into the Women's Correctional Center to minister. Most of my volunteer hours are spent with women and children, but I also
spend a few hours a week at Shep's Senior Dog Sanctuary where we rescue and care for senior dogs. I am a business owner here in Grain Valley, as a Health and Wellness Advocate with Plexus Worldwide. Just because you’re not sick, doesn’t mean that you are healthy. Read that again… Just because you are not sick, doesn’t mean that you are healthy. Hmm. This statement can come across very confusing. Let’s break it down so we can make some sense out of this. We, humans are creatures of habit, and often, these habits fall into the way we go about taking care of ourselves. Or not. For example, when you have a cold, you run down to the store and grab yourself some over the counter remedy. You are ready for that quick fix to get the show on the road. If you happen to visit a health professional, they may give you the dreaded “according to the chart” recommendation that you are going to need to lose about 25 pounds? (Or 10, or even 5 if you’re in the “lucky” group) What are you going to do? Cut the soda? Utilize the gym membership that you’ve been paying for? Most likely you will. Don’t get me wrong, these are great things. Good for you, good for your heart, good for your body.
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You are going to feel better. You are going to have more energy. You are off to a great start! You are doing amazing things for yourself. But...are you healthy? You see, there is so much more to our body than simply what we see on the outside. The outside is simply the picture. The picture without a filter added to make sure everything is just right. The picture without a background that blends just perfectly. The picture without any type of preset or photoshop or editing. This is fabulous!! What you see is what you get, right? Not so much, friends. It is exactly what we have been taught to believe. We look good, we’re good. What if we’re not? What if you’re not overweight? What if you are suffering from a skin condition or something that is visible to the human eye…and you’re really not healthy? This is where we break it down. We have become a society that believes it’s totally normal to snag that quick fix bottle of medication. We drink another cup of caffeine when we need a boost in the morning. We stop by and grab the little bottle of liquid energy to last us for a few hours because we “just need that afternoon pick me up”. We drive through and grab lunch, or
even dinner and then pick up some more indigestion tablets on the way to work in the morning. I hear you. I do. “But Kim…I’m not like that. I eat well. I eat CLEAN. I am gluten free, soy free, dairy free, I even eat vegan”. Great! But are you healthy? You see, our body is unique, and it doesn’t lie to us. It is so easy to look around and think that we can spot someone who needs to take better care of themselves. It is so easy to look around and assume that the girl that is eating so great, doing all the “right” things, is perfectly healthy. She’s rocking this thing called life. She’s fit in her active wear and tennis shoes. You want to be like HER. It’s just not that simple, my friends. How often do we really try to address the root cause of our health issues? The real cause of these underlying symptoms that we don’t consider a “sickness”. I’m going to leave you with this thought this week. Something to ponder. Something to tease your brain a little and do a double take into your own life. How do you feel? Do you feel good? I know you all look good. Grain Valley residents are the most beautiful people around. Which category do you fit in? The “not sick” or “healthy”?
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Marching Eagles Head To St. Louis After Successful Start To Season Beyond the cheers from the stands at Friday night football games at Moody Murray stadium, the sound of Grain Valley’s award-winning Marching Eagles echo through town. The Marching Eagles began their own competition season last weekend and are poised for another successful run with a show focused on the moments that shape the band members. “This year's show is entitled "Moment" and is very centered around the lives our students. We asked them to think about moments in their lives that have shaped them, challenged
them, or a moment they will never forget. We then took their comments and created the show around several concepts: Moments that Shape Us, Moments that Change Us, Moments That Challenge Us, Moments We Experience Alone, Moments that Bring Us Together, and Moments of Triumph and Victory. The musical selections are tied together by recordings of our students narrating their "moment" throughout the show,” Director of Bands Daniel Berard said. The Marching Eagles started the competition season strong with a first
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place win at the Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment Invitational on October 5th. The band was also recognized for Outstanding Visual. “It was our first competitive performance of the season, so it was great to see how the students stepped up their focus and professionalism, dealing with the nerves and the delays due to weather in a really positive way. They came out of the gate and gave two really solid performances and set up the rest of the season on a solid foundation,” Berard said. Up next for the Marching Eagles is a
ACROSS 1. *Birds of ill omen 6. Comes before flow 9. Hair styling products 13. B on Mendeleev's table 14. Variable, abbr. 15. Lace loop 16. *Cemetery slab 17. Paleozoic or mesozoic 18. Orderly arrangement 19. *Vampire's bed 21. *Trick-or-treating garb 23. Tan purveyor 24. Best ____ secret 25. What highwaymen do 28. Rossini's "La Scala di ____" 30. 1 ½ calorie breath mint 35. Copycat 37. Rotterdam or Singapore, e.g. 39. Expressing an assertion 40. Wine, to Pliny 41. Hiker's path 43. Ship to Colchis 44. Finish 46. Serengeti antelope 47. Wyatt Earp action? 48. Like Matryoshka inside Matryoshka 50. Bagpiper's tartan 52. Hankering 53. ____ E. Coyote 55. Precedes Sept.. 57. *Full of ghosts 61. *Fearful reaction 64. Acquiesce 65. Metal-bearing rock 67. Observatory observations 69. *Parents' post-Halloween nightmare? 70. Epitome of easiness 71. Phrase of explanation 72. House of Lords member 73. Mar. follower 74. Lively
trip to St. Louis to compete in the Bands of America (BOA) St. Louis Super Regional contest on October 18th and 19th, followed by a trip to the BOA Indianapolis Super Regional contest October 25th and 26th. An army of parent volunteers supports band members throughout the season through the Band Parents Association. Support from the community is always welcome, and opportunities to be involved as a donor and volunteer can be found at www.gvbpa.net.
DOWN 1. Gayle King's network 2. Drilling grp. 3. Sandwich cookie 4. CNN's Blitzer and Accept guitarist Hoffmann 5. Blunders or bloopers 6. Fifty-fifty 7. Fly hangout? 8. Ankle support, e.g. 9. Horizontal wall beam 10. Common hosiery shade 11. Type of rich soil 12. Eye affliction 15. Anise-flavored spirit 20. All thumbs 22. Make a choice 24. James Corden's kind of singing 25. *"Once upon a midnight dreary" bird 26. Express a thought 27. Gives in 29. Suit material? 31. Republic in Africa 32. Leave slowly 33. Pond buildup 34. *Funny to some, scary to others 36. Overwhelming defeat 38. Cone-shaped quarters 42. Whitman's famous flower 45. Not silver 49. *Marilyn Manson: "Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna ____ of fright" 51. *Traditional alternative to pumpkin 54. Parkinson's disease drug 56. Glittery stone 57. Door fastener 58. Malaria symptom 59. Egg on 60. Not far 61. *Palm reader, e.g. 62. Affirm 63. *Fake face 66. *Gravestone wish 68. Chester White's home
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MDC And Partners Need Public’s Help To Reverse Declining Bird Numbers by Jill Pritchard, Missouri Department of Conservation A recent study from prominent bird researchers in the U.S. and Canada, including Cornell Lab of Ornithology, found that North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds in the last 50 years, and those declines are also occurring in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with other conservation agencies and organizations to address population declines in the state and offer solutions. “It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact causes of these widespread bird declines because many birds are migratory and they breed here but winter out of the country,” MDC State Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick said. “But one of the threats birds are facing is loss of breeding habitat and managers of public and private land can help reverse these declines.” MISOURI BIRD CONSERVATION PLAN Over the past year, MDC has been working with the U.S. Forest Service, regional bird conservation group Joint Ventures, Missouri River Bird Observatory, and other land-
management agencies and organizations to develop the Missouri Bird Conservation Plan. The plan is a tool created to help reverse dwindling bird populations by focusing statewide conservation efforts across agencies and organizations toward shared goals. The Missouri Bird Conservation Plan outlines the state’s most threatened bird species and their level of statewide concern, their land management needs, and threats to the species and their habitats. With this information, land management agencies and organizations, and property owners can work together to enhance breeding habitats for these priority bird species. There are roughly 335 bird species that commonly occur in Missouri. Of that number, 29 are included in the Missouri Bird Conservation Plan. The list includes the eastern meadowlark, prairie warbler, northern bobwhite, eastern whip-poorwill, and red-headed woodpecker. “The recent study of bird loss did not initiate the Missouri Bird Plan,” Kendrick said. “However, it serves as a particularly timely reminder of the threats facing
state’’s most threatened bird MDC and conservation partners have identified the state species, such as the eastern meadowlark, and are asking public and private landowners to help manage habitat for birds. Photo credit: MDC North American birds. This is not just a lofty problem occurring elsewhere. Bird declines are occurring here in Missouri. Many of the birds in the Plan desperately need our help – especially grassland birds. Property owners have a unique opportunity to improve breeding habitat for all of the species in the Bird Plan.” Birds play significant roles in ecosystems by controlling pest insects, dispersing seed and pollinating plants, and scavenging carcasses. They also stimulate the economy. According to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service study, wildlife watchers spent more than $940 million on equipment and travel in Missouri in 2011. “There are simple actions anyone can take to give back to birds and help reverse their declining numbers, whether they live in a city or in a rural area,” said Kendrick. PLANT NATIVES! Gardening with native plants has many benefits, perhaps the biggest being their value to native insects, birds, and other wildlife. Popular native plants and trees that attract birds include Virginia creeper, fragrant sumac, purple coneflower, spice bush, and white oak. For more information on native plants that will work on your property, visit the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Grow Native! website at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZAX. COUNTER WINDOW STRIKES! Window collisions are another major cause of bird deaths. It’s estimated that up to 1 billion birds die each year in the United States when they hit windows or other structures. Owners of large buildings can make windows safer by placing small stickers on the outside of windows or installing
screens or lightweight netting to break up the reflection. The American Bird Conservancy offers more bird-friendly solutions at short.mdc.mo.gov/ZAB. BE A CITIZEN SCIENTIST! The birding community can even enjoy birdwatching while simultaneously helping conservation efforts. “Birdwatchers in Missouri can provide critical information through projects such as the Breeding Bird Survey, Christmas Bird Count, or by submitting their bird sightings on eBird – a massive online database of bird observations worldwide,” Kendrick said. To learn more about how citizen science contributes to conservation decisions and how to help, visit: eBird: ebird.org/science/status-andtrends National Audubon Christmas Bird Count: audubon.org/conservation/science/ christmas-bird-count US Geological Survey’s Breeding Bird Survey: pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ Other citizen bird science efforts: birds.cornell.edu/citizenscience/aboutthe-projects/ Another finding of the recent study showed a 56% increase in waterfowl populations over the last 50 years. “Waterfowl populations have increased because waterfowl hunters came together to raise funds and concentrate their voices for conservation,” Kendrick said. “Billions of donated dollars and federal funds changed waterfowl’s trajectory. This is the call for a new group of bird lovers to use that model and do the same. Now is the time.” For more ways to help birds, visit 3billionbirds.org
Health & Fitness Wonderful Winter Squash
Roasted Winter Squash and Mozzarella Quesadillas
by Tracey Shaffer, RDN, LD
Fall brings the new crop of hardshelled squash to the grocery store. These winter squash add an abundance of super nutrients to the table. Orangefleshed squashes are especially high in beta-carotene, a nutrient important for healthy skin, immune system and night vision. A half-cup of cooked orangeflesh winter squash provides about 50 calories, a nutritional bargain. Squash is easy to cook by following the cooking tips below: Cooking Directions: Get squash ready to use in a wide assortment of recipes from soup to dessert by baking, steaming or boiling. Roasting enhances squash’s natural sweetness. Bake: Cut in half, remove seeds and
place cut-side down in a baking dish. Bake at 350⁰ F or microwave on high until tender. Scoop flesh for recipes using cooked squash. Roast: Cut into chunks, peel cut off, toss with olive oil and seasonings. Place on a foil-lined shallow baking pan and roast at 475°F for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Roast until they’re fork -tender. Steam or boil: Cook peeled chunks in a small amount of simmering water or in a steamer until tender. Season and serve. Winter Squash Primer: Butternut: Tan shell makes these easy to spot. Similar in flavor and texture to sweet potatoes. Acorn: Looks like a large green acorn.
Sweet buttery yellow-orange flesh. Buttercup: Dark green shell with lighter green spots. Deep-yellow flesh with slightly nutty flavor. Spaghetti: Stringy flesh resembles cooked spaghetti. Use as a very lowcalorie alternate to pasta dishes. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, winter squash fits both tastes. Try this flavorful recipe featuring butternut squash.
Tracey Shaffer, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian at the Blue Springs Hy-Vee. She can be reached at tshaffer@hy-vee.com. The information is not intended as medical advice.
Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.
Practicing Self Care by Sally Whitaker
Self-care is taking action to improve your physical and emotional well-being. While treating yourself to a latte, a pedicure, or even a trip to the dentist all count as self-care, wellness and fitness should also be included in your habits. Taking time for just you each day is difficult, but can provide benefits such as reducing stress, boosting mood and energy, and clearing your mind. Use
these examples as a starting point to create what self-care looks like for you. Be Still Set your phone to silent, turn the television off, and embrace the silence for just five minutes. Sit outside and look out at the clouds, trees, and all of the little things we tend to ignore. Take a walk around the block and pay
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attention to what you smell, hear, and feel. Or simply close your eyes and just focus on taking 3-5 full breaths. Make Time for You Set aside a specific time each day, whether it’s ten minutes or an hour, to move. From a full workout to a few stretches or walk around the block, it all adds up to improving your overall health. Rest Working out is definitely a form of self-care, but so is rest. Make sure to factor in rest days when you are making a workout plan. If you have done several challenging workouts in a row, an easy day or rest day will help your muscles and joints to recover. Kind Words Self-care is mental as well as physical. Work on changing the voice of your inner critic. Instead of saying “I need to work out, I look terrible,” try “I will get a workout in today to feel better inside and out.” It seems like a small thing, but positive thinking pays off.
Sally Whitaker is a Pilates and Yoga instructor with 15 years of experience teaching group classes and private clientele, primarily in Independence, MO. During the summer months you can find her teaching Sunset Yoga at Armstrong Park in Grain Valley.
This recipe will warm your taste buds and your belly now and any time of the year. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 minutes
All you need: 6 cups cubed butternut squash 1 ½ cups diced red bell peppers 1 tablespoon diced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 dashes salt 2 dashes black pepper ¾ cup diced tomatoes 6 tablespoons diced onion 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided 6 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas 1 ½ cups shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup trimmed, thinly sliced green onions All you do: 1. Preheat oven to 400° F 2. Mix the butternut squash, red pepper and garlic with olive oil, salt and black pepper. 3. Spread vegetables on a foil-lined cookie sheet and roast for 20 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. 4. While the squash mixture is cooking, combine the diced tomatoes and onions. Add 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Set aside to be used as salsa. 5. Lay tortillas on parchment-lined baking sheets. Place ¼ cup mozzarella on one-half of each tortilla. 6. Distribute roasted squash mixture evenly on top of the cheese, followed by green onions and remaining cilantro. Fold tortillas in half to form quesadillas. 7. Place in a 200°F oven for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Serve with fresh salsa on the side of the quesadilla. Tip: For easer cutting, soften small squash by cooking in the microwave oven on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes or until shell can be pierced with a knife. Source: Recipe courtesy of Challenge.gov Recipes for Healthy Kids. Nutrition facts per serving: 290 calories, 6g fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 46 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 15g protein, 530 mg sodium
Trail Or Treat Next Week An evening of spooky fun is promised for trick or treaters at the annual Trail or Treat event on Friday, October 25th at Butterfly Trail Park in Grain Valley. The free event will be held from 6:30pm— 8:30pm. More than 30 local businesses and organizations will be stationed along the trail distributing treats. Attendees can also enjoy a haunted hayride, silly slides, the gruesome graveyard, and more. Trick or treaters are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or toiletry item for the Grain Valley Assistance Council.
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Eagles Show Bite In Conference Win Over Bulldogs by John Unrein
“Prove it.” That was the motto put forth by Grain Valley Eagles Head Football Coach David Allie and his staff in the week leading up to their game against the visiting Kearney Bulldogs. Prove that the team will not lick their wounds from the previous loss. Prove the capability to beat more than the team’s critics think you can beat on the schedule. Prove that we belong in this conference by defeating a physical and respected program with a tradition of winning. Allie’s team did indeed prove it with their win over the Bulldogs by a score of 15-7 on Friday, October 11th. Kearney came to Moody Murray stadium with a 4-2 record, eager to build off the success they had enjoyed this season within the Suburban Conference. The Eagles defense and special team units were opportunistic and stingy. Individual efforts abounded at key moments in the game that allowed Grain Valley to keep or shift momentum in their favor with key plays. Senior Defensive Back William Lanear was the first to answer the call with a critical interception to stop the Kearney drive at the goal line with 8:10 left in the second quarter. Lanear read the open receiver in the flat and darted from his safety position to secure the interception. Lanear had been a vocal leader on the Eagles sideline, keeping his teammates focused and in check during the time he missed with his
injured left knee earlier in the season. That’s what made his contribution so special in not being able to hide his emotions after the game. “I was reading the quarterback on the interception and doing my job. Everything else was covered and I made the choice to floor it getting in front of the receiver. I tried to take it (the football) back and get every yard I could,” Lanear said. Senior Linebacker Seth Dankenbring was next in showing determination with his blocked punt at the 1:38 mark of the second quarter. Dankenbring was acrobatic in timing his leap over the trio of Bulldog shield punt protectors to end up horizontal in the air prior to extending his right hand. The block allowed the Eagles to take over possession of the football at the Kearney 37-yard line. “All season we have talked about looking for opportunities to change a game. Big plays on special teams changes the momentum of a game and can give your offense big opportunities. I saw the window for the block and went for it. I couldn’t have done it without everyone else,” Dankenbring said. Not to be out done by Lanear and Dankenbring was Junior Linebacker Hunter Newsom. Newsom put forth an acting effort worthy of Oscar Award winning consideration when he baited Kearney’s quarterback by staying back from the flat window after identifying that’s where the ball was headed. The outcome was an interception by
Left to right: Junior Linebacker Hunter Newsom, Senior Linebacker Seth Dankenbring, Senior Defensive Back William Lanear, and Senior Defensive Tackle Steele Blackmon. Photo credit: Valley News staff
Senior Defensive Tackle Steele Blackmon and Junior Linebacker Hunter Newsom combine on the stop against the Kearney ball carrier. Photo credit: John Overstreet Newsom as he stepped in front of the intended receiver and returned the football to Grain Valley’s own 48-yard line with 6:54 left in the third quarter. “Putting in the time before and watching film allows you to be prepared to make an interception like that. I knew when the running back came out that there would be a window to make a play and I had to time it by not showing in his sight (the quarterback) too early,” Newsom said. The last word in responding with big plays would come from Senior Defensive Tackle Steele Blackmon. Blackmon would sack Kearney Quarterback Ian Acosta on a huge 3rd down and 7 from the Eagles 41-yard line to stall Kearney’s drive dead in its tracks with 6:44 left in the game. Blackmon also displayed consistent leadership in walking away from extracurricular activity after the whistle on downs as well as not permitting his teammates to partake in trash talking that could lead to potential penalties. “The message all week was prove it. Coach was non-stop in communicating that to us. I wanted to do something big in helping us to win. The opportunity came with the sack late in the game,” Blackmon said. Allie was delighted to talk about the effort of his defense and the gem of a game plan produced by Defensive Coordinator Pete Carpino. “We have talked all season about the importance of turnover differential. Our defense handed us the football on multiple occasions. We were able to capitalize offensively on a couple of those. The play of our defensive line and our overall defensive unit in stopping the run was awesome tonight,” Allie said. “Offensively, we were able to throw
the football in the flat and had success with short routes. Ultimately, there was determination by us to run the football through B gap. That happened with trap and ISO. We were able to get 15 points on the board.” The Eagles offensive efforts were boosted by the legs and right arm of Junior Quarterback Cole Keller. The eleven-minute mark of the 2nd quarter witnessed Keller keep the football on a mesh read in the backfield for a sevenyard scamper to the end zone. The ensuing two-point attempt was good on the handoff from Dankenbring to Senior Defensive Lineman Chance Pittman. Grain Valley would go up 8-7 and not surrender its lead. Later scoring by Grain Valley would include a touchdown pass from Keller to Junior Wide Receiver Parker Bosserman. Senior Jack Knust kicked the extra point. The ten-yard strike with :43 left in the first half would put the Eagles up 15-7. That would be all the scoring Grain Valley would need. The Eagles were able to drain the clock late in the game in part due to the rushing efforts of Senior Running Back Jamore Goulden. His 76 yards rushing on 14 carries were enough to help Grain Valley shorten the game. The win moves the Eagles to a 4-3 record on the season. The team will next travel to Ruskin High School on Friday, October 18th at 7pm.
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Eagles Falter In Comeback Bid Against Panthers by John Unrein
The Grain Valley Eagles Softball team fought hard to regain a lead prior to faltering against the visiting Park Hill South Panthers by a score of 9-7 on Monday, October 14th. The Panthers jumped out to an early lead scoring six runs during the first two innings due to timely hitting with runners in scoring position. Grain Valley would counter by scoring three runs in the third inning and four runs in the fourth to storm back into the game and reclaim the lead. Park Hill South would rally late in putting up three more runs in the top of the sixth inning and claiming a late advantage they would not relinquish. Eagles Head Coach Garrett Ogle
reflected on what could’ve been with his team coming up just short. “They were fortunate in hitting the softball in places we weren’t. They scored some runs on us early and took the lead. I was more impressed with the way we battled back to go ahead in the fourth inning. We fought and competed hard past that as well,” Ogle said. Grain Valley Second Baseman Alexis Parra was the catalyst of her team’s offensive output in the bottom of the fourth inning. Parra came through with a hard-hit line drive down the right field line that scored both runners from second and third. The senior dug deep rounding the bases to end up with a triple prior to being driven in later in the
Sophomore Avery Huffman delivers a pitch to home plate between innings. Photo credit: Valley News staff
inning by Sophomore Outfielder Mikayla Chairez. “My approach at the plate was to make contact to keep the game going in helping us to build momentum. It felt good to be a part of our offense in helping us gain the lead at that point in the game,” Parra said. “We have to continue to make contact with the softball and work hit by hit in continuing to be successful. We can’t rely on just on our defense.” Sophomore Pitcher Avery Huffman also competed strongly for the Eagles in relief. Huffman would enter the game in the top of the fourth inning and strike out five batters. She held the Panthers scoreless in
three of the four innings she pitched in closing out the game. The only blemish being the three runs yielded to the Panthers in the top of the sixth inning. “Avery’s appearance brought a change of pace for us. She actually started the game in the outfield. Huffman got hot quick, threw strikes, and pitched really for well us,” Ogle said. The loss moves the Eagles record to 20-9 on the season. Ogle identified keys to success for his softball team as they approach the end of their regular season schedule. “We as team need to play moving forward like we did today in the third and fourth innings,” Ogle said.
Senior Keely Hill connects with the softball during the fourth inning. Photo credit: Valley News staff
Community Calendar Sunday, October 19, 2019
Jacomo Chorale Presents Rhythm and Rhyme Tri-City Baptist Church, 430 NE Duncan 7:00pm
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Jacomo Chorale Presents Rhythm and Rhyme Colbern Road Community of Christ 27507 NE Colbern Road Lees Summit MO 64086 4:00pm
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
MOPS Meeting Crossroads Church 10:00am—Noon http://direction4living.com/church-life/ mops Faith UMC Trail or Treat Faith UMC, 1950 SW Eagles Parkway 6:00pm—8:00pm Trunk or Treat, outdoor movie, bounce houses, free kettle corn and hot cocoa
Thursday, October 24th— 24th —Friday, October 25th
Grain Valley Schools: Parent Teacher Conferences (No School)
Friday, October 25th
Trail or Treat Butterfly Trail, Grain Valley 6:30pm
Saturday, October 26, 2019
National Drug Take Back & Shredding Event Grain Valley City Hall, 711 Main ST 9:00am—2:00pm Open to Grain Valley residents
Monday, October 28, 2019
Senior Coffee Weekly on Mondays Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main 9:00am—11:00am 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 Board of Aldermen Meeting City Hall, 711 Main 7:00pm
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Community Campus Meeting Sni a Bar Elementary School 701 SW Eagles Parkway 6:30pm—7:30pm Residents invited to discuss community campus development at Sni-A-Bar Farm property. www.envisiongrainvalley.com
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Grain Valley High School STEM Fair GVHS Commons, Gym, Auditorium 6:00pm—8:00pm Open to middle and high school students and parents. 50+ STEM related groups confirmed to attend.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Senior Citizen Luncheon Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S. Main 11:30am—1:00pm RSVP to 816-847-6293 or email info@cityofgrainvalley.org. $3 recommended donation.
Family Support Group Meeting ReDiscover Mental Health, 901 Independence Ave., Lees Summit 7:00pm 1st Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm. Discussions include bi-polar, schizophrenia, depression, and other mental illnesses.
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