Valley News October 4, 2018
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Vol. 1, No. 16
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Deadline to Register to Vote in November Election is October 10th If you are not currently registered to vote, it is important to get registered by October 10, 2018 to be able to vote in the November election. Applicants must be 18 by Election Day and a U.S. Citizen in order to register to vote. Voters may register in Grain Valley at Grain Valley City Hall, 711 Main Street, Monday through Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm or at the Grain Valley branch of the Mid -Continent Public Library, 101 SW Eagles Parkway. Applicants may also print an application from the Secretary of
State’s website and mail, fax or email your completed application to the Jackson County Election Board (JCEB) office: https:// www.sos.mo.gov/elections/ goVoteMissouri/print. Applications are also accepted at the JCEB office at 215 N. Liberty in Independence, at any Mid-Continent library, area license bureaus, or most city halls. If you have recently moved to Eastern Jackson County from Kansas City, you will need to register with JCEB. Kansas City is considered a separate jurisdiction and if you were
D.A.R.E. Students to Turn Caps Into Community Benches D.A.R.E. Officer Daniel Iiams will soon launch an effort with D.A.R.E. students to transform caps and lids headed for the landfill into community benches. Green Tree Plastics outside of St. Louis offers the program and works with schools and youth related groups across the country through their ABC Program, to teach children about caring for the earth and green living. This project is no small feat. One bench takes hundreds of pounds of collected caps and lids. Iiams hopes to use this project to show students how small changes can add up to something positive. D.A.R.E. students at each of the district’s elementary schools will be collecting caps and lids for the project. Additionally, residents may also support the program by dropping of caps and lids to the Police Department Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Iiams would like the project to continue beyond this school year, providing benches to schools, churches, and community sites throughout Grain Valley. D.A.R.E., a nationwide program that introduces elementary school children to the dangers of drugs and alcohol, along with exposing youth to a positive interaction with law enforcement officials, is supported by Jackson County COMBAT. The Community Backed AntiCrime Tax (COMBAT) is utilized to fight substance abuse and drug-related crime
registered there, your registration is not valid if you now live outside of Kansas City. One week before the election, the JCEB will send you a poll notification card. This card will contain the name and address of your polling location. In addition, you may look up your polling location and sample ballot on the JCEB website at www.jcebmo.org. Polling locations are open from 6:00am until 7:00pm on Election Day. Remember, if you are in line to vote at 7:00pm you will be allowed to vote.
Election Day is November 6, 2018. If you will be out of town and unable to vote on Election Day, you may request an absentee ballot by visiting the Jackson County Election Board office or request an absentee ballot on the JCEB website, www.jcebmo.org. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be notarized and notaries may not charge for this service. Visit www.jcebmo.org to learn more about registering to vote, absentee voting, finding your polling place and sample ballot as well as other election-related information.
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in Jackson County. Jackson County voters first approved the tax in 1989.
D.A.R.E. students will be collecting caps and lids to recycle into benches for the community. ACCEPTABLE CAPS- Caps with recycle #’s 2, 4, or 5, medicine bottle caps, drink bottle caps soda, water, juice, sport drinks milk jug caps flip-top caps (such as lids from ketchup bottles) detergent caps, spout caps (found on mustard bottles) hair spray caps, spray paint caps, toothpaste caps, ointment tube caps, deodorant caps, baby food caps, apple sauce pouch caps, shampoo/conditioner caps. ACCEPTABLE LIDS- Lids with recycle #’s 2, 4, or 5, cottage cheese container lids, whipped topping container lids, plastic jar lids, coffee can lids, yogurt lids, peanut butter jar lids, butter container lids, ice cream bucket lids under 8", plastic chip cannister lids.
Photo credit: Kathy Romo.
Grain Valley Marching Eagles First Place Grand Champions The Marching Eagles traveled to the Blue Springs Golden Regiment Invitational Marching Band Competition on Saturday, September 29. The Marching Eagles competed in the Finals along with 11 other high schools from 3 different
states, Class 2A, 3A and 4A. They won Best Visual Performance, Best General Effect and were the First Place Grand Champions. See page 5 for additional photos and results from the Golden Regiment Invitational.
Local News
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Fall Festival This Weekend at Missouri Town 1855 One of Jackson County’s most popular historic sites will come to life this weekend through the music and dance of expert interpreters. Jackson County Parks + Rec’s 43rd Annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music will be held Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th. Attendees can explore the unique, handcrafted gifts offered by talented artists. Interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing and woodworking skills, and the food court will feature favorite festival foods. Staff and volunteers will share their passion for cooking over a wood fire and preparing apple butter and cider. A mule-powered sorghum mill will provide a first-hand look at how sorghum is produced into syrup. Children will find fun and excitement with time-honored games popular with kids more than 150 years ago. Families
can enjoy a hay-wagon ride or simply stroll through history, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of a simpler time. The festival will be held on Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am – 5:00pm. The cost is $10 per car/van or $20 per school/ commercial bus. Pets are not permitted inside the village. Missouri Town 1855, located at 8010 E. Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, is an authentic, antebellum farming community owned and operated by Jackson County Parks + Rec. It is comprised of more than 25 authentically furnished buildings dating from the 1820s to 1860s on 30 picturesque acres. For more information about Missouri Town 1855 and this weekend’s festival, visit www.makeyourdayhere.com/ missouritown.
Work Rescheduled: Crews Will Close Portion of Buckner Tarsney Road Beginning Oct. 8 The Missouri Department of Transportation has rescheduled its plans to close Buckner Tarsney Road between U.S. 50 and Lone Jack Lee’s Summit Road. This work will begin on Monday, October 8th, for approximately two weeks. In addition to this closure,
the left turn lane from eastbound U.S. 50 to Buckner Tarsney Road will be closed. This closure is for paving work. Motorists will need to plan ahead and find an alternate route. All work is weather permitting.
GVPD To Host Shredding Event October 27th The Grain Valley Police Department and Shred It are sponsoring a shredding event on October 27th for Grain Valley residents or those who work in Grain Valley (proof of residency or work address required). The event
will be held from 9:00am—Noon at City Hall. Residents are welcome to bring up to three bags or boxes for secure disposal. There is no cost for this event.
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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 September 19-25, 2018. September 19, 2018 300 Block Front St 100 Block Main St 1600 Block Eagles Ridge Woodbury & Phelps 1000 Block Heroes Way 1100 Block Smith St 1500 Block Eagles Pkwy 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St Sni-A-Bar/US 40 Hwy September 20, 2018 1300 Block Brentwood 800 Block Woodland Dr 600 Block Capelle 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 200 Block Cypress Barr Rd/US 40 Hwy 600 Block Valley Ridge Ct 800 Block Lee Ann Dr 1400 Block Highview Dr 1400 Block Golfview 700 Block Main St Main St/US 40 Hwy Main St/SW Eagles Pkwy 1200 Block Phelps Ct
900 Block Birch Ct Open Door Motor Vehicle Accident Stolen Vehicle Area Check Prisoner Transport Prisoner Transport Dealer Application Citizen Contact Warrant Service Citizen Contact Motor Vehicle Accident Alarm Agency Assist (CJC) Agency Assist (Childrens Div) Citizen Contact Motor Vehicle Theft Parking Complaint Suspicious Person Alarm Open Door Suspicious Person Stealing Warrant Service Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle Accident Disturbance
September 21, 2018 700 Block Main St 100 Block Sunny Ln 700 Block Main St Meadow & Long 800 Block San Kar 200 Block Jackie 1100 Block McQuerry 600 Block Valley Ridge Ct 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 40 Hwy & Barr Rd 400 Block Joseph Ln BB Hwy & Nelson 200 Block Parker Dr 700 Block Main St 1800 Block Broadway 700 Block Main St 900 Block Sandy Ln 2100 Block Sweetgum Ct 700 Block Joseph Cir September 22, 2018 700 Block Main St 600 Block Walnut Foxtail Dr & Stoney Pointe Meadowood & Nelson
Disturbance
600 Block Valley Ridge Ct I-70 & Main St
700 Block Main St 700 Block Squire Ct
Alarm Suspicious Activity Fireworks Citizen Contact Agency Assist (BPD) Citizen Contact Suspicious Person
Citizen Contact Standby to Prevent Citizen Contact Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle Accident Citizen Contact Stealing Alarm Fingerprints Agency Assist (OGPD) Supicious Activity Disturbance Area Check Check the Well Being Area Check Alarm Citizen Contact Area Check Alarm Alarm
800 Block Meadow Glen 600 Block Walnut 10 Block Monroe
September 23, 2018 700 Block Main St 400 Blk Montana Ridge Dr 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St
Citizen Contact Noise Complaint Lost Property Found Property
September 24, 2018 700 Block Main St 900 Block Persimmon Ct 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 40 Hwy & Barr Rd 1400 Block Persimmon Ct 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 200 Block Broadway 1400 Block Persimmon Ct 200 Block Amanda Ln
Citizen Contact Noise Complaint Suspicious Person Motor Vehicle Accident
700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1300 Block Golfview Cir 800 Block Par Dr
Citizen Contact Alarm Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Motor Vehicle Accident Alarm Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Alarm Agency Assist (CJC) Check the Well Being Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Area Check Burglary
OOIDA & R.D. Mize Rd 29000 Block AA Hwy RD Mize Rd & Pavillion BB Hwy & Ryan Rd 100 Block Harris St 100 Block Walnut 800 Block Willow Dr 1400 Block Nolan 500 Block Front St Duncan Rd & Dillingham 700 Block Main St September 25, 2018 1300 Block RD Mize Rd 500 Block Front St 400 Block Walnut Duncan & Dillingham 1400 Block Mary Ct 900 Block Hawthorne Ct 200 Block Barr Rd 700 Block Main St 400 Block Front St BB Hwy & Ryan Rd 700 Block Main St 1000 Block Eagle Dr
Motor Vehicle Accident Agency Assist (JCSO) Area Check Suspicious Vehicle Suspicious Vehicle Animal at Large Disturbance Missing Juvenile Civil Standby Suspicious Activity Citizen Contact
Disturbance Disturbance Disturbance Suspicious Activity Agency Assist (Olathe PD) Suspicious Activity Agency Assist (BSPD) Trespass Citizen Contact Area Check Agency Assist (CJC) Alarm
Additional calls: Domestic Violence (1) Suicide (1)
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Officer Shares Defense Tactics in Free Program According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), females ages 16-19 are 4 times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or sexual assault. Grain Valley’s R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Training seeks to educate teens and women about the risks they face and arm them with tools to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim. Officer Daniel Iiams with the Grain Valley Police Department will present R.A.D.
(Rape
Aggression
Defense)
Training, a free, 4-day course at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, beginning October 30th. This is the 5th session Iiams has offered in the community. The Rape Agression Defense (R.A.D.) System is a program of realistic, selfdefense
tactics,
concepts,
and
techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention,
risk
reduction,
and
avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. “We talk about how to park cars in parking lots to avoid danger. When you return home at night, there are a number of things you can do to help keep your home safe. Simple steps like ensuring proper lighting and keeping bushes trimmed. The class builds on the basics of being aware of your surroundings and reducing risks to learning some hands-on defense training,” Iiams said. Iiams recalled one woman who became overwhelmed with emotion during a simulation activity. She stepped
away to regroup and shared her story with Iiams. “She was attending with her daughter so that her daughter would not become a victim as well. You become invested in the girls as they go through this program, and it can get a little tough to run the physical simulations and talk like a ‘bad guy’. But it is important to give them the skills they need to protect themselves,” Iiams said. Iiams emphasizes that the classes are open to all ability levels and all attendees can participate at their own comfort level. “If there’s a time when you feel uncomfortable, you can just sit and watch and listen,” Iiams said. Outside of the R.A.D. Program, Officer Iiams partners with the University of Central Missouri to present one-hour classes for graduating seniors at GVHS, addressing risk reduction and avoidance techniques to consider as they enter college. R.A.D. Training sessions will be held October 30th, November 1st, November 6th, and November 8th from 5:30pm— 8:30pm at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, 207 West Walnut Street. The course is open to young women and adults, generally ages 14 and older. Iiams emphasized that it is up to parents to determine when the program is appropriate for their teen, and he is available to discuss the program and any questions prospective attendees may have. Only 20 seats are available for this free course. To register for the event, contact Officer Iiams at 816-847-5000 ext. 2019 or 816-847-6250.
MDC To Host Special Oz Event Oct. 6 at Burr Oak Woods The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC will offer a free Into the Land of Oz event from 3:30pm to 9:15pm on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, 1401 N.W. Park Road, in Blue Springs. Tour guides are nature experts who will lead adventurers into a land of enchantment
and wonder. Each autumn, the staff and volunteers at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center find ways to talk about critters, plants, and ecosystems that entertain as well as educate. A guide leads groups along one of the center’s hiking trails through the woods.
Along the way, they will perhaps encounter personalities such as Dorothy, Scarecrow or Cowardly Lion talking about topics such as forests and streams, and creatures that ecosystems sustain. They will explain nature’s niches and how people fit within. Visitors of all ages are welcome.
Registration is required. Performances will leave from the Nature Center building every 15 minutes from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and from 6-8:30 p.m. To register, call 816-228-3766. For information about Burr Oak Woods, visit http://mdc.mo.gov/burroakwoods.
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Handgun Safety Program at Lake City
Voter Registration and REAL ID Deadline Updates As many of you know, there is an election coming up on Nov. 6. This general election will give Missourians the opportunity to choose who will represent them in Washington D.C., the State Capitol in Jefferson City and a host of local and county offices. Missourians will also decide for themselves whether several ballot initiatives will become law. If you are not already a registered voter, you must register to vote by Oct. 10 in order to vote in the November election. As the Oct. 10 deadline approaches, there are several registration options available for Missourians who have not previously registered but are interested in voting on Nov. 6. The Missouri secretary of state’s website provides both digital and printable forms of the required voter registration paperwork. This and other information about registering to vote can be found by visiting www.sos.mo.gov/elections/ govotemissouri/register. Additionally, Missourians can register to vote in person at their local election authority, a driver’s licensing office while applying or renewing their license or even a library. Regardless of political affiliation, I encourage all eligible Missourians to register to vote and just as importantly, to exercise that right on Election Day. I truly believe voting is one of the most important activities citizens are called on to do, and that this responsibility
should not be taken lightly or ignored. Citizens who vote are exercising their right to be heard and are fulfilling the important principle of selfdetermination, something generations of Americans have fought and died for. In a world where not everyone is allowed a voice in how their government operates, I believe it is vital for citizens to exercise their right to vote and to embrace it wholeheartedly. At the end of the day, it is voters who decide elections in this country, and that is truly a beautiful thing. In other news, there has been another development regarding Missouri’s implementation of the REAL ID Act. The Missouri Department of Revenue announced on Oct. 1 that Missouri has received an extension for the implementation of REAL ID through Aug. 1, 2019. This means that federal agencies will continue to accept current stateissued licenses for air travel and access to federal facilities, such as military bases. While Missouri has received an extension through August of next year, the Department of Revenue expects to bring the state into full compliance with the REAL ID Act by March of 2019 and begin issuing compliant IDs. As always, I appreciate hearing your comments, opinions and concerns. During the interim, please feel free to contact me in email me at mike.cierpiot@senate.mo.gov.
Lake City Shooting Range, located at 28505 E Truman Road, Buckner, MO, will host a free handgun basics program on Saturday, October 20th from 8:00am—11:30am. This program includes handgun safety, operation, shooting fundamentals, maintenance, and safe storage. Equipment and
ammunition will be provided; you may bring your own firearm and ammunition to the live-fire session. Registrants must be 18 years of age. To register online, visit https://mdcevent-web.s3licensing.com/Event/ EventDetails/158412
Education & Youth
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Marching Eagles Clinch Championship at Golden Regiment Invitational
by Sally Whitaker The Grain Valley Marching Eagles (GVME) competed in the Golden Regiment Invitational Marching Band Competition on Saturday, September 29, at Blue Springs High School. They received First Place for Class 2A in preliminary competition along with Outstanding Drum Majors (Karley Drabik and Skylar Schmidt), Outstanding Soloist English Horn (Alex Griffitt), Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding Visual Effect. The Marching Eagles competed in the Finals along with 11 other high schools from 3 different states, Class 2A, 3A and 4A. They won Best Visual
Performance, Best General Effect and were the First Place Grand Champions. The band will next travel to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to compete in the 2018 Broken Arrow Invitational on October 6th. Thirty bands typically perform in preliminary competition with twelve bands advancing to the evening finals. The Band Parents Association (GVBPA), an active group of volunteers who support GVME through fundraising and a host of volunteer efforts, is currently raising funds to replace an aging equipment trailer. For more information on the GVBPA and to make a donation to support the Marching Eagles, visit www.gvbpa.net.
Photo credit: Kathy Romo
Local Educators, Police Detective to Be Honored at Boy Scout Dinner The Boys Scouts of America’s local district, serving eastern Jackson County will present the 2018 Ambassador of Scouting Award and the Elbert K. Fretwell Awards during a recognition dinner on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Ophelia’s on the square in Independence. The Ambassador of Scouting Award is presented annually to a local individual outside of Scouting who demonstrates the values important in Scouting in their actions. This year’s Ambassador of Scouting recipient is Keegan Hughes, of the Blue Springs Police Department. He is currently a detective assigned to general investigations. Since 2013, Keegan has covered over 900 miles in endurance events where he has worn his full police uniform honoring fallen first responders and raising money for charity. The Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards are being presented
for the first time. The nominees from each of the school districts that the Blue Elk District serves in recognition of persons in education have demonstrated the Scouting values in their work with youth. The Blue Elk District serves youth in the Blue Springs, Fort Osage, Grain Valley, Independence and Oak Grove school districts. This year’s Elbert K Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards are: John Frentrop of the Blue Springs School District, Don Long of the Fort Osage School District, Chad Lograsso of the Grain Valley School District, Jason Grubb of the Independence School District, and Laura Oyler of the Oak Grove School District. Dinner tickets are available at: AmbassadorAwardDinner2018.Kintera. org or contact Chris Bradshaw at 816838-2183.
Missouri State University Summer 2018 Dean’s List Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade
point average (on a 4.00 scale). The following students from Grain Valley made the Summer 2018 Missouri State University Dean's List: Morgan Kilburn Madison Packer Tori Squiers
Health & Fitness
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Fall Flavors by Tracey Shaffer, RDN, LD
Fall brings an abundance of flavorful, seasonal foods that are packed full of nutrition! October is National Pork Month, Apple Month, Cranberry Month - and October 29 is National Oatmeal Day! Now is the time to take advantage of these flavorful fall foods and the nutrition they provide. Oatmeal is a great pairing with these seasonal fall foods. National Pork Month – Pork Month was originally started because October was the time most hogs were brought to market. Now the month has evolved into a way to educate consumers on pork production and the nutritional benefits of eating pork. According to the USDA, pork is the world’s most widely eaten meat, making up 42% of meat consumption worldwide. To choose the leanest cuts, look for the words “round” or “loin” in the name. These cuts will contain higher amounts of quality protein and lower amounts of saturated fat. Pork tenderloin contains the same fat content as a skinless chicken breast, and offers a good source of many B vitamins and minerals. The pork tenderloin is not only lean, but it is versatile and flavorful as well! Oatmeal works great as a coating for both tenderloin and pork chops.
You can leave the oatmeal whole, or grind it up into a flour for a flavorful twist. Or you can try the recipe below for an easy pork chop sauté; it is a weeknight dinner idea your family will be sure to love. National Cranberry Month – October is the peak month of harvesting cranberries. Cranberries are grown on vines in bogs, or wet marshy areas. Cranberries are known for their bacteria-blocking compounds that have been linked to the prevention of urinary tract infections. Newer research is showing these compounds may also be helpful in preventing ulcers and gum disease. Cranberries’ rich antioxidant content may help reduce inflammation and increase heart health. Cranberries come in a variety of forms with varying nutrition content. Fresh, frozen, canned, dried and cranberry juice all contain the bacteria-blocking compounds. If fresh or frozen cranberries are too tart for you, make them into a sauce by boiling them with water or lowsugar orange juice just until they pop. Overcooking the cranberries will increase their bitterness. Fresh cranberry sauce is excellent stirred into oatmeal or plain Greek yogurt. Better yet, stir all three together for
a creamy fall treat. When choosing dried cranberries or juice, look for ones with no or less added sugar. National Apple Month – More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the U.S. There is sure to be a variety to please even the pickiest eater! The saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” has scientific merit. One study found eating an apple a day helped reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol. Regular apple consumption has also been linked to weight loss, improved gut health, cancer prevention and reduced inflammation. There are many ways to add apples to your daily diet. The easiest way is to wash and eat! Or add chopped apples and a dash of cinnamon to oatmeal before cooking it for a flavorful fall treat. Apples and oatmeal make a great fall combo in bars, cookies and breakfast breads as well. Keep in mind, apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature, so if you want your apples to last longer, store them in the refrigerator. 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.
Apple-Caraway Pork Roast Servings: 18 Prep: 25 min
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 5 lbs. boneless pork loin roast 1 tsp. caraway seeds 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ground mustard 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground pepper 6 medium apples, cored, cut into 1inch slices (6 med=about 2 pounds) 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 med = about 2 lb) Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray large roasting pan and rack with cooking spray; place roast, fatside up, on prepared rack. Combine caraway seeds, cinnamon, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl; spread evenly over roast. Arrange apples and sweet potatoes around roast; spray evenly with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer in center of thickest part of roast. Bake 1 to 1-½ hours, or until meat thermometer reaches at least 145 degrees. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut roast into slices; arrange on serving platter. Surround with the apples and sweet potatoes.
Concussion Destruction by Dr. Chad Sharky, Saint Luke’s Primary Care–Independence
A traumatic brain injury occurs every 15 seconds. A concussion is considered a mild traumatic brain injury. Saint Luke’s wants to help you understand how a concussion can affect your health. Concussions can occur any time there is bump, hit, jolt or blunt force to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skill. This can mean the nerve fiber tracts at the base of the brain stretch, or it can be actual contact of the brain against the inside of the skull. Therefore, you do not need to hit your head to suffer a concussion. You can have a blast injury – like soldiers can experience, you can fall and catch yourself with your hands, or even experience whip lash and still suffer a concussion. Every time you are dazed after
you fall or been hit on the head or body and you are not aware of where you are, unable to function or do things well you probably suffered a small concussion. The longer time that you lose before or after being hit or falling, the more severe of a concussion. Acute concussion symptoms can include loss of consciousness but this is not necessary. With acute concussion many patients develop disorientation and have amnesia of recent events. Patients often complain of blurred vision, dizziness and headache. However, nausea and vomiting can also occur. Post-concussion symptoms may linger for weeks or months and these include persistent dizziness, headache, cognitive slowing, sleep disruption, fatigue and mood
changes. Some people recover very quickly and function almost immediately. Some people have post-concussed symptoms where they continue to feel slightly off for hours, days, or even weeks after the incident. If you experience an acute concussion you will want to get a medical examination and talk to your physician about managing your concussion symptoms. If you have severe injury or loss of consciousness, imaging of the brain may be required. Post-concussion symptoms are also managed with medications and time. In athletes, we recommend that they return to play after they are completely free of any postconcussion symptoms for 1 week and activity levels are gradually
increased according to tolerance. It is often recommended that the patient have both mental and physical rest for two or three days after a significant concussion injury. Athletes who return to play too quickly after concussion injury and experience a second concussion injury, may develop a second injury syndrome which causes swelling of the brain and can be fatal in some instances. We know that until you recover completely from a concussion, you’re much more vulnerable to have another concussion, and that is also the most vulnerable time for your brain to suffer further significant injury. To make an appointment with one of our physicians please call 816251-5200.
Business News
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Business News is provided weekly by the Grain Valley Partnership, whose mission is to be a leader in the growth of Grain Valley. The Grain Valley Partnership is located at 1450 SW Eagles Parkway, and can be reached by phone, 816-443-5162 or via email at info@growgrainvalley.org. Learn more about the Partnership at www.growgrainvalley.org
Partnership Member Spotlight: ThriveOn Concepts On October 2nd, the Grain Valley Partnership had the honor of bringing in ThriveOn Concepts to be our speaker for the monthly luncheon. Brian Graves, Vice President of Business Development, discussed the simple 5 step process necessary to build and lead great teams. Brian and Katherine Alsip, Vice President of Operations, also used role play to demonstrate a few of the concepts they discussed. Here is a little more about who ThriveOn Concepts is and what they offer for small businesses. ThriveOn Concepts is a womanowned business led by a diverse team of skilled practitioners with a passion for developing leaders. A team of International Coaching Federationcertified leadership coaches, the ThriveOn team helps organizations and their people flourish through the use of globally-validated assessment tools that are in compliance with EEOC and OFCCP laws and regulations. Check out their website at https:// www.thriveonconcepts.com/about Representatives of ThriveOn Concepts are often present at many of the Grain Valley Partnership events. Their presence in Grain Valley is greatly appreciated as a supporter of our community and to share in their experiences and knowledge to serve our community. Here are the two ThriveOn team members that you may see around.
Katherine Alsip Vice President of Operations Katherine believes that everyone holds the potential to be and do something great. Her passion is to help others find their role in their community and work. She works with them to develop and grow both professionally and personally. She fulfills this passion in her role as Vice President of Operations for ThriveOn Concepts, LLC. In this role Katherine has the opportunity to empower, add value, and make an impact on others. Brian Graves Vice President of Business Development Brian provides solutions focused coaching helping clients navigate leadership struggles, professional development opportunities and career challenges at ThriveOn Concepts. He provides the structure, accountability and most importantly the honest feedback necessary to make lasting change. His goal is to provide you the tools to dig deep, conduct self-reflection and think critically to solve future problems. As a private practitioner, he has worked with a broad spectrum of clients to include emergency management professionals, government employees, Soldiers, school administrators and small business owners. He is also a former Baldrige Examiner for the Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) Program.
Partnership Welcomes New Member The Grain Valley Partnership welcomes the Brown AgencyFarmer’s Insurance as a new member.
For more information on the member businesses of the Partnership and how to join, visit www.growgrainvalley.com.
Grain Valley Citizen of the Year: Jim Kissick III The Grain Valley Partnership would like to extend a heartful congratulations to Jim Kissick lll for receiving the Grain Valley Citizen of the Year award at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast of the Towns Gala. Kissick is a very generous contributor to many various organizations in the Grain Valley community. His presence is also seen throughout the ownership of many buildings in Grain Valley; two of these are a section of downtown and Sni-aBar Plaza. These existing buildings add so much to our economic development community by bringing in new small businesses. It was an absolute privilege to be present at the Gala to support Jim in receiving this award.
Jim Kissick III (right) pictured with Grain Valley Alderman Jeff Coleman. Photo credit: Jeff Coleman
Community Voices
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Looking Back
Musings from the Middle
Small Items, Big History
So Long, Farewell
by Marcia Napier Grain Valley Historical Society While looking through one of the collections housed at the Historical Society, I ran across a pamphlet titled “Information Directory of Grain Valley, Missouri”. Although it isn’t dated, it was probably published in late 1930’s. The directory was printed compliments of the advertisers which included Grain Valley Grain Company, the Bank of Grain Valley, A.M. White Ice Co., Storms Pharmacy, Kirby Orchards, E. C. Huff Auto Repair, White Grocery & Restaurant, Chas. O. Ryan A.G. Grocery, Sims Barber Shop, The Valley Store, Bill’s Market, Mrs. G. B. Webb and Sons Furniture and Undertaking, and the Oak Grove Banner. By my count, that’s four grocery stores. In this post-depression period, the good citizens of Grain Valley didn’t lack for food. Information in this small, 6 x 12 inch folded pamphlet included a time table for the bus going both east and west via Independence, a separate bus to Kansas City, as well as the east and west bound Baltimore & Ohio train times. At the date of publishing, Porter
Rumbo was mayor, E. A. Snodgrass was the City Clerk and other city officials included Bill Tucker, Walter Hoehn, and Floyd Sharp. There was also information for the motorist, which mainly included the distance to nearby towns and major cities in Missouri. The facts about Grain Valley were also a part of the pamphlet. This is merely one small item among the hundreds that can be found at the Historical Society Museum. It is our goal to continually add new “old stuff” to our collection. Come by and visit on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or make an appointment to visit at your convenience. If you have a particular interest, we can help with research about topics such as Pink Hill, Stony Point, and Grain Valley. We have photos, memorabilia, and some genealogy information in our collection. Visit our website, www.grainvalleyhistory.com, or follow us on Facebook (@grainvalleyhistory) for more information.
by Cathy Allie
Forgive me if I don't act immediately as though I really like you and want to be friends. It's just that I have...well, a secret that I need to tell you. Things I really like sometimes disappear, so I just don't want to get too connected for fear you will do a vanishing act as well. Now I am nostalgic to say the least, but I am not talking about older model cars no longer manufactured, or vanishing indoor malls, like my beloved Blue Ridge and Bannister, that died slow, sad deaths under painful urban consequences, but rather things that seemed a bit more solid. I first noticed the problem with favorite items on restaurant menus coming under the swipe of the magician's wand. You know how you look at two choices and just think, 'Well, if I could combine these two things and leave off this, it would be the perfect meal'? At Red Lobster there was a Chesapeake Bay Sampler, which was the perfect mix of seafood. Now it only shows up during special seasons, leaving me playing a guessing game as to when to venture in for a bite. Applebees’ Riblet and Chicken finger basket with just the right portion of each deserted me next, once again relegated to a platter size, special menu, or special ask. A carefully curated s'mores dessert at Houlihans had its flame doused. Some whole restaurants I actually loved fully vanished themselves. Old timers will remember Gold Buffet up north, where you could fill up either before or after bowling--yes, I know that sounds gross- and you could view the glittery gold Vegas-like wall stars with photos of the real stars who had eaten there. Poof! Gone!
Liberty's Hardware Cafe, the site of many leisurely post shopping lunches, complete with coconut cream pie, and Hobo Joes barbecue in Raytown both left me in the dust, just about the time the wait staff was getting to know me. I don't have much luck with perfumes, either. It began with a favorite from high school that accompanied me on first dates and Homecoming celebrations, called Stephen B by Coty. I first purchased it at a drug store close to home-probably a clue when its launch was there instead of a department store. It carried me through late high school into college and the last dregs of a bottle remained as I started my career. When I couldn't buy it anymore, I switched to the clean, soapy smelling Weekend Burberry, now relegated to discount store's clearance shelves, and slowly working its way off those as well. I purposefully selected a new launch last year at Christmas, and it evaporated by Easter. Everything now just smells like a combination of insect repellent and dish soap with fruity undertones to me. So I can't eat what I want, and I can't smell the way I want. What else can take a leave of absence? How about any television show I ever thought was clever or cutting edge or funny or sad or that I connected to in any way? Some just passed with time, like my favorite line up of The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, Julia, and Room 222, which made up my youthful Friday nights and which I can find now on my cable provider's newly minted retro stations. I am okay binge watching the iconic Seinfeld, Friends, or The Office, in reruns and truth be told, I won’t even
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Community Journalism Matters Because Communities Matter by Matt Geiger Executive Editor, News Publishing Co. Black Earth, WI
“Everything in this newspaper important to someone.”
I’ve learned more than I ever wanted to know about sewage, in order to cover the approval and construction of a new treatment plant. I interviewed a survivor
— in the warm hum of a local church’s kitchen. (I even liked it, which I think qualifies as a kind of small-town gonzo journalism.)
of the Iran hostage crisis about what it’s like to be held prisoner in a foreign land while the world looks on. I’ve interviewed grandmothers about their favorite holiday recipes. Perhaps most importantly, I’ve interviewed little kids about what they want to be when they grow up, and what type of world they hope to inhabit. I’ve even eaten lutefisk — a type of gelatinous Scandinavian fish that is usually only consumed as part of a dare
People sometimes ask me why community newspapers are important. My reply is always the same. It’s because everything in those pages is important to someone. Maybe the ribbon cutting isn’t flashy enough to go viral, and the Thanksgiving turkey recipe is not going to change culinary trends across the nation. But these things, these small things in communities across the county and across the world, are what give meaning and purpose to all of our lives.
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It’s become something of a mantra for me, in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries, and donations being dropped off at local food pantries. We print the school honor roll, the court report, and in-depth stories on decisions made by planning commissions and town boards. Sometimes we cover murders, abuse, and horrific car crashes, and when we do our community journalists often experience these tragedies as both reporters and neighbors — as both professionals and human beings. We cover the referendum that will determine whether a new school is built and our readers’ taxes will rise. We publish birth announcements, obituaries, and the various things that, when wedged between those two book ends, make up the lives that make up our communities.
FAREWELL from page 8 type the name of my Thursday night favorite from the last three years due to this jinx. But others shows didn't even get a chance to thrive. American Dreams was like the best of Bandstand marred with 60's trouble, even examining religious and women's issues. Friday Night Lights seemed to need just one Hail Mary pass to save it, with the handsome Coach Taylor and his pretty wife Tammy tackled in their primes! The Black Donnellys had these devilishly handsome, but thug-like Irish brothers who stole my heart, and one sweep of the conjurer’s cloak and they are gone, so many Jameson whiskeys left to drink. Some, like Match Game have attempted a comeback, but it was so raunchy I couldn't even watch it in the same room with my visiting mother-in-law. Sadly, the vanishing act has passed on to my family. When my daughter was little, we doused her in Baby Magic lotion and snuggled and sniffed her. One day I read an article that the manufacturer would no longer make the lotion, and I made the rounds of local stores collecting the precious pink vessels to stockpile. When I had purchased about two dozen bottles and had ordered another five from a tiny Green Bay general store, my husband put a stop to the madness. He told me I could not rob those Wisconsin folks experiencing dry, itchy winter skin from the relief they were due...and more importantly, he showed me another article which said that because of great demand, the company
would now continue production. Whew! Crisis averted. Momentarily, at least. The following week, our favorite brand of cloth diapers took a hiatus and the dog’s favorite treats exited the market in carcinogenic shame. Just so you know, I have also lost a dentist, a pediatrician, and a trusted mechanic to a family move, a weird religious cult, and another profession. A laundry detergent, a sweet smelling car air freshener, and a favorite candle scent have all dissolved into thin, albeit unscented air. I still mourn the loss of a favorite lipstick shade and a beautiful coral nail polish, and in the cruelest twist of fate, I found a pair of tennis shoes that feel like a dream only to no longer be able to purchase the thinnest little pair of no show socks I have loved for years to wear with them. If you have heard me give a mediocre review of a little vacation spot, it might not be that I didn't really like it, but just that my great love for it may doom it to foreclosure. If I compliment my pastor's sermon, will he suddenly be struck mute or become a boring orator? Look. I would love to meet you for coffee. But if the coffee is good and maybe there is a little muffin or two we share, and we agree to meet the next week for another chat, will our spot even be there? If you know what is good for you, you should probably just keep your distance. Darn shame. I think we coulda' been friends.
The ribbon cutting is the culmination of a childhood dream. The donations at the food pantry will allow a family to gather around their table without worrying if there is enough to fill each plate. The honor roll goes on the fridge, of course, because it’s a reminder to a young student that she can flourish when she applies herself. The birth announcement marks the proudest, greatest moment of a mother and father’s life together. The face looking out from the obituary is one that a wife, and children, and grandchildren, will never kiss again. The new school being paid for with the referendum is where a young student might develop an interest in science, growing up and developing a treatment for cancer or Alzheimer’s, allowing millions of people to live a little longer, and have their faces kissed by those who love them a few more times. Journalism matters, now more than ever, because people matter. Community journalism matters, now more than ever, because roughly half the world’s population lives in small communities, and in the pages of their newspapers, they see themselves and the ones they love.
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Resilient Eagles Come Up Short Against Blue Jays by John Unrein Football is not an easy game. You must earn everything. They do not give out awards for moral victories in the sport, and the outcome of games is usually how things are evaluated. Case in point, the resiliency on display by the Eagles coaching staff and football team is not reflected in their 44-29 loss to Raytown. The first half of the game resembled a track meet. Both teams moved the ball effectively up and down the field. The Blue Jays found pay dirt first with an off tackle run by quarterback Joe Campbell three minutes into the first quarter. Raytown took advantage of a matchup they had in the swinging gate formation on the extra point attempt to throw a successful fade pass to wide receiver Desmond Hutson, giving them an 8-0 lead. Grain Valley answered with 5:58 left in the first quarter. Quarterback Cole Keller made a read to keep the ball off jet sweep action and scampered 21 yards for a touchdown. The ensuing extra point was good, and the Eagles drew closer at 8-7. Raytown would go on to score twice more in the half. They moved the football with wide receiver quick screens out of the spread formation, running back Messiah Miller carrying the football, and quarterback draws by Joe Campbell. The Eagles scoring chances were enhanced by support from their defense. Senior defensive end Bennett Disco contributed a first half sack as well as pressure on Raytown’s quarterback that led to an interception by junior linebacker Seth Dankenbring with :21 left in the first half. Grain Valley countered with two more scores of their own, as well as a successful two-point conversion.
Successful traps off tackle and toss sweeps to ball carrier Ethan Grasher helped the Eagles move the football. Keller contributed an additional throwing and rushing touchdown to knot the game in a 22-22 tie at halftime. “Our quarterback put us in a great situation with the running reads he was making in the first half. Raytown was moving their ends between pinching inside and lining up in 5 techniques outside. It’s hard to pass against that defense. They were manned up on the corners to take away our outside guys. We went into halftime feeling good about what were able to do,” Head Coach David Allie said. Grain Valley was hampered by a turnover as well as a turnover on downs to start the 3rd and 4th quarters respectively. A fumble on the handoff exchange by the Eagles on the second play of the 3rd quarter led to a Raytown recovery on Grain Valley’s 21-yard line. Raytown would capitalize with a score on a quarterback run with 9:34 to go in the 3rd quarter to move the Blue Jays ahead 29-22. Raytown would follow this later in the quarter with a 62-yard touchdown pass from Campbell to Hutson off jet sweep play action, pushing their lead to 37-22 after a successful two-point conversion. The fourth quarter opened with a turnover on downs by the Eagles after hard running by Tanner Bailon and Grasher. “Our starting long snapper was out with an injury. That was part of our motivation to go for it on 4th down. We also were trying to keep the clock running and limit their possessions of the football. That was part of our game plan,” Allie said. Grain Valley refused to relent as the second half progressed. One of the
Junior linebacker Seth Dankenbring reaches out for an interception. Photo credit: John Overstreet
Senior defensive end Bennett Disco contributed a first half sack as well as pressure on Raytown’s quarterback. Photo credit: John Overstreet adjustments made was lining up in a two back set and running the load option with success. “We were able to move the football with load option based on the looks Raytown was giving us. If they did this, we would do that and vice versa. We trusted Cole to get us into the correct situation and he did. So, hat’s off to him,” Allie said. “Throwing the football vertically in third and long situations against their defense can make it hard to do so effectively. Gavin Oyler didn’t play much offense for us tonight because we felt we would need him in the defensive backfield. We needed to grind things out and that makes it tough to catch back up quickly,” Allie said. Raytown would go on to add a late 4th quarter touchdown after a steady diet of handoffs to Miller. Grain Valley refused to make things easy for Raytown as the game wound down. “You can’t talk about resiliency you
have to see it. I ask our team to pick three words that they wanted to define them at the start of the season. They selected family, physical, and heart. Heart is resiliency through hard work in practice through the last second coming off the clock in a game. I think our kids show that on the field,” Allie said. Allie turned the football field into a classroom as a reminder of what sportsmanship looks like as the game ended. Raytown’s final possession came with 1:10 left in the fourth quarter and the game’s outcome secured. Two subsequent fade passes by Raytown would later fall incomplete near the Grain Valley goal line prior to them taking a knee on the final play of the game. Allie showed civility in being a class act in his post-game handshake with the opposing team’s head coach. Grain Valley will travel on the road next to face conference opponent Kearney on Friday, October 5.
Quarterback Cole Keller breaks through the Raytown defense on his way to the goal line. Photo credit: John Overstreet
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Early Practices Resulting in Early Success for Swimmers GVHS’s first Boys Swim Team is reaping the rewards of those 5:00am practices. Head Coach Kara Liddle is pleased with the team’s performance so far this season. “We have had many compliments from officials and other coaches that we don't look like a first-year team. Considering that the majority of our swimmers and divers are brand new to the sport, they have come a long way since those first workouts. Experienced swimmers, like Wyatt Huffman, have really stepped up as leaders to help out
those that are new,” Liddle said. Huffman had a strong showing at the KC Classic Varsity Invitational at the Blue Springs Centennial Pool last weekend, finishing 4th in the 100 Fly with a personal best time of 55.91 and a 4th Place finish in the 100 breast with a personal best time of 1:04.44. Freshman Eli Hendricks qualified for state in diving with a total score of 234.35. “Our 200 Freestyle Relay of Jordon Jarman, Austin Jacoby, Mark Shackles, and Wyatt Huffman continue to drop time each time we swim it. Wyatt
Huffman is very close to making his automatic state qualifying times in the 100 Breast and 100 Fly, so we're hoping to get those before conference. Sophomore Jackson Lane is on track to qualify in diving as well by conference,” Liddle said. Following a 12th place finish at the KC Classic Varsity Invitational, the team traveled October 3rd to Henley Aquatic Center for a meet with William Chrisman. The team will then travel to Missouri Western State University on October 10th to compete against Blue
Springs, St. Joseph Central, Truman, and William Chrisman. “I'm really just so proud of the whole team. Swimming and Diving are really hard sports and all of our boys have done such a great job committing to being there every morning at 5:00am and staying after school at least twice a week for weights and conditioning. I hope that they share with others what a great experience it has been for them and it will help to build our program for the future,” Liddle said.
Cross Country Team On Top At Eagles’ Own Invitational GVHS’s Cross Country Invitational hosted at Grain Valley North Middle School on Saturday, September 29th was an all-around success for the team. Five Grain Valley boys finished in the top 10. Four of the team’s girls finished in the top 10 and both teams claimed team titles at the event. Freshman Ella Casey continues to rack up first place finishes, this time with a 5K finish time of 19:29.50. Alaina Valverde had another strong finish, coming in 6th with a time of 21:15.80. Valerie Holcomb finished in 8th place with a time of 21:33.40 and Kyla Huber rounded out the top 10 with a time of 22:17.50. Royce Fisher finished third for the Boys at 17:16.60. Collin Clemens was
fourth with a time of 17:31.10. Also finishing in the top 10 was Isaac Bird (6th, 17:54.50), Jaxson Jarman (8th, 17:59.50), and Mason McCain (10th, 18:14.80). “It is tough to pick out just one performance that stood out this past weekend. We had so many of our athletes step up and push themselves to places they haven't been yet. Of our 27 athletes that raced on Saturday, 25 of them ran season best times on a course that is known throughout the state to be pretty challenging,” Head Coach Nick Small said. “This speaks to their desire to continue to get better not just on race day but at practice as well. Freshman
Isaac Burd really took this to heart these past few weeks. He went from running Junior Varsity for us a couple of weeks ago to placing 3rd on our varsity team and 6th overall in the race on Saturday. He took over 1 minute off of his already impressive time. This didn't just start on race day, like so many of our athletes, Isaac is an example of how hard work in practice and doing all of the little things from diet and sleep, through practice to meet day can really add up to significant gains,” Small said. Beyond the performance of his team, Small was grateful for the support of the district maintenance department, volunteers, and staff in preparing for the Grain Valley Invitational. The event
included a “Sock It to Cancer” theme, raising funds for and awareness of breast cancer. “Everyone really put their best foot forward in a meet that represents fighting a disease that we have all felt the impact of in some way,” Small said. The team heads to Kearney on October 6th for the Suburban Blue Conference Championships meet. This is the first year the team will compete in this conference. “With a few injuries plaguing our boys side and some key missing pieces on our girls team, our coaching staff is excited to see who will be next to step up for us in this inaugural year in the conference,” Small said.
Community Calendar October 4, 2018 Shooting Stars and Meteor Showers 6:30pm Mid-Continent Public Library— Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events October 6, 2018 Into the Land of Oz 3:30pm to 9:15pm Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center, Blue Springs Registration is required by calling 816-228-3766 to reserve your guided tour time. Join in on the fun as we meet Dorothy and all your favorite Wizard of Oz characters out on the trail to learn about what a niche is and how plants or animals make each complete. Performances leave every 15 minutes from 3:30-5:30 pm and from 6:00-8:30 pm. Event concludes at 9:15 pm. October 8, 2018 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall October 9, 2018 Beaded Jack-O-Lantern 6:30pm—8:00pm Mid-Continent Public Library— Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events October 10, 2018 Little Acorns: Who Lives Here? 10:00am – 11:00am or 1:00pm – 2:00pm Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center, Blue Springs Burr Oak Woods is home to many animals, but they don’t all live in the same place. Whether in a tall tree, under a rock or even underwater, find out who lives here and what makes each habitat unique. Registration required online by October 9th (ages 3–5 with an adult) https://mdc.mo.gov/events October 10, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30pm Grain Valley City Hall October 10, 2018 Homecoming Community Pep Rally 7:00pm—8:00pm Moody Murry Community Field Grain Valley High School
October 12, 2018 GVHS Alumni Breakfast 8:30am—10:00am Grain Valley High School October 13, 2018 Now Playing for Kids: Goosebumps 2:00pm—4:00pm Mid-Continent Public Library— Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events October 20, 2018 Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Event 8:00am—Noon Jackson County Public Works 34900 E Old US Hwy 40, Oak Grove October 22, 2018 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall October 26, 2018 Trail or Treat 6:30pm—8:30pm Butterfly Trail, Grain Valley Trail or Treat is fun for the whole family! Kids dress in costume and travel Butterfly Trail to get treats from more than 30 local businesses, churches, and organizations. FREE event. October 27, 2018 On the Move 5K Against Hunger William Bryant Elementary 8:00am 1101 SE Sunnyside School Rd Blue Springs, MO https://runsignup.com/ OntheMoveAgainstHunger October 27, 2018 Shredding Event at City Hall 9:00am—Noon Shredding event available only to Grain Valley residents or those who work in Grain Valley (proof of residency or work address required). Bring up to three bags or boxes for secure disposal. Event sponsored by Shred It and brought to you by the Grain Valley Police Department. October 27, 2018 National Drug Take Back Day 10:00am—2:00pm City Hall Parking Lot, 711 Main Street All are welcome to this free event to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medications No syringes will be accepted.
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