July 8, 2021 Vol. 4 No. 28
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Ward to be honored as Citizen of the Year David Ward, president of Ward Development and Investment Company, has been named Grain Valley Citizen of the Year and will be honored during the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast of the Towns gala on September 25, 2021, at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. At the event, individuals, businesses, and organizations will be recognized for making a significant philanthropic impact in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities. In nominating Ward, Mayor Chuck Johnston pointed to Ward’s integral part in the growth of Grain Valley. His contributions include several residential, industrial, and commercial developments. He began building and developing in Grain Valley in 1990, owning and operating several businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, a storage facility, and
The Old Towne Marketplace multi-use project. Ward Development has added approximately 1,750 homes to Grain Valley, including the development of six residential subdivisions. Ward is also active in the community and supports several organizations, including the Grain Valley Assistance Council, Boy Scouts, Grain Valley High School Booster Club, Grain Valley Youth Sports League, and the Grain Valley Santa Bus. “Grain Valley is years a head of where we would have been if it hadn’t been for David’s hard work and commitment to this city. Grain Valley owes a very large debt of gratitude to David Ward for all that he has done for Grain Valley in bring in new businesses and all the commercial development he has made available. This award is just a small showing of what is actually owed,” Johnston said.
Returning student registration begins; deadline August 3rd Registration has opened for returning students at Grain Valley Schools, with August 3rd as the deadline for families to complete the online registration process. Parents of incoming kindergarten students do not need to complete the process unless their address has changed since enrollment. In-person assistance will be available at South Middle School on
August 4th from 11:00am—7:00pm for families who need additional assistance. While student meals are free for the 2021-22 school year due to current USDA pandemic provisions, families who may qualify for free or reduced price meals are encouraged to register for the program during student registration to avoid any lapse in benefits when pandemic provisions expire.
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Cleaver announces $910,000 upgrade to Grain Valley’s water distribution system Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $910,000 to upgrade Grain Valley’s water distribution system to ensure the city’s growing population has access to reliable clean drinking water. The USDA is financing the project through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, which provides funding to rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less to modernize outdated pipes, service lines, and water systems to protect public health and safety. “For far too long our nation has failed to invest in the critical infrastructure
necessary to support our growing population. With this substantial investment in an upgraded water distribution system, Missourians in Grain Valley can rest easy knowing that the water they’re drinking each and every day is of the highest quality and always available,” Cleaver said. Planned improvements include replacement of the existing 4-inch distribution line with 8,500 linear feet of 12-inch distribution line, which will help support new economic and residential development by providing all users with safe and reliable water service.
Good News: Grindstone to perform July 9th at Food Truck Fridays Local band Grindstone will provide entertainment in the Pavilion behind the Grain Valley Community Center during this Friday’s Food Truck Fridays event. Ample seating will be available in the Pavilion, and the band will accept tips. Additional shaded areas are available for Food Truck Fridays attendees who would like to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.
Food trucks scheduled for July 9th include Happy Belly, A Taste of Soul by Sam, Chef Aristos, Tony Rico's, Tacos Del Barrio, Shiver Shak, Making Sweet Dough, and the Conut Factory. Trucks open at 4:30pm and remain open until approximately 8:00pm. More information on Food Truck Fridays events can be found at www.grainvalleyfair.org or on the Grain Valley Fair’s Facebook page.
Missouri Trivia by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society The state capital of Missouri lies on the banks of the Missouri River, but did you also know that Pierre, SD, and Bismarck, ND, also border the Missouri River. Missouri is seemingly in an endless dispute with those 2 states as to who should control water usage from the Big Muddy.
Jefferson City was laid out by Daniel Morgan Boone, the son of the frontiersman. It was named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, who served from 1801-1809. The town was incorporated in 1825, and the general assembly moved there in 1826.
In This Edition: Looking Back: Thomas Dudley Peal
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Technology: Protecting your computers and devices when you travel
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Sports: Former Eagle Goade steps up to coach linebackers this season
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Cover Image: Beyond Fitness offers a welcoming space for women. Story on page 4.
Grain Valley Food Truck Fridays will feature the band Grindstone this Friday, July 9th. Food Truck Friday event are held behind the Grain Valley Community Center. Photo courtesy Grain Valley Fair/Food Truck Fridays.
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Capitol Report
Police Blotter The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department
Representative Jeff Coleman, District 32
daily calls for service log for the week of June 23-29, 2021.
House Approves Medicaid Funding Measure and Strong Pro -Life Protections (SB 1 and HB 2) House members made a strong statement this week in support of the state’s most vulnerable citizens and in defense of the lives of the unborn. The House approved legislation that will provide essential funding to the state’s Medicaid program, also known as MO HealthNet, and passed a pro-life bill meant to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers. Lawmakers were called into a special legislative session last week by Governor Mike Parson to renew the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA) program. Under the program, hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies provide funds to the state and MO HealthNet uses these funds to draw down matching federal dollars. The state collects approximately $1.6 billion, which draws down $2.9 billion in federal support. Gov. Parson told lawmakers he would have to cut $722 million from budget if the FRA isn’t renewed. Lawmakers took up and passed SB 1 to renew the FRA program. Specifically the bill extends the sunset for the program from September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2023. House and Senate members also agreed to pro-life language in the bill. The provision prohibits the state’s Medicaid program from covering any drug or device approved by the FDA that may cause the destruction of, or prevent the implantation of, an unborn child. The House also advanced its own prolife legislation, HB 2, meant to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers in the state. The bill makes it unlawful for any public funds to be expended to any abortion facility, or to any affiliate or associate of the facility. The sponsor of the bill noted the legislature had previously moved to defund Planned Parenthood through language contained in the state operating budget. However, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that the Missouri Constitution prohibits
lawmakers from using appropriations bills to create policy. HB 2 is meant to comply with the constitution by implementing the language in a policy bill. The sponsor also noted the bill contains provisions to protect the state from a possible repeal of the Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds to pay for abortions. The bill makes it clear that no federal act, law, order, rule, or regulation can infringe on the rights of the people of Missouri to encourage childbirth over abortion in the use of taxpayer funds, and to restrict public funds from being used to perform or assist in an abortion. While SB 1 will now become law with the governor’s signature, HB 2 still requires Senate approval before moving to the governor’s desk. If the Senate does not take action on the bill before the special session concludes, lawmakers have been assured that Gov. Parson will work to prevent taxpayer dollars from going to Planned Parenthood by implementing an administrative rule. Legislation to Support Small Businesses and Cut Taxes Signed into Law (SBs 153 & 97) Governor Mike Parson recently signed legislation designed to level the playing field so Missouri-based businesses can better compete with their online counterparts. Commonly referred to as the Wayfair bill, it would require online retailers to collect sales tax on internet purchases made by Missouri consumers. The bill would balance this new tax revenue collected from online purchases by cutting personal income tax for Missouri taxpayers. The bill will allow Missouri and local jurisdictions to collect a use tax from online retailers who sell and deliver more than $100,000 in tangible goods to consumers in the state annually. Collection and remittance obligations will begin on January 1, 2023. Currently, Missouri businesses lose sales because out-of-state, online
see CAPITOL REPORT on page 12
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Looking Back
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Looking Back: Thomas Dudley Peal by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society Just when I think I have written all I know about a subject, more information suddenly reveals itself. Such is the case with Grain Valley’s first school buses. This past weekend, I visited with Dennis Affolter, great, great nephew of Thomas Dudley Peal. T. D., as he was known by his friends and family, was the owner of Grain Valley’s first buses. A closer look at old Grain Valley yearbooks revealed several photos including this one in the 1938 yearbook.
By 1945, the yearbook had photographs of the busses with their drivers and pupils. One was the photograph featured last week of Mr. Frantz and his “South Bus”. A third route had been added with the “Pink Hill” bus driven by Mr. Graham. The “North” bus route was driven by Mr. Peal.
Thomas Dudley Peal (1882-1970) was born near Warsaw, Missouri the sixth child of Samuel and Rebecca (Elliott) Peal. His father died in when he was one -year old. He apparently moved several times and lived with various relatives during his youth. In 1917, he was living in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, when he met and married Willa Graham from Kansas City. They were married in Richmond, Missouri on July 7, 1917. According to the 1930 U. S. Census, they were living in Grain Valley where two of his brothers, Robert and Harvey has made their homes. T. D. listed his occupation as theater manager. On the
Image credit: Grain Valley Historical Society 1940 U. S. Census, T. D. listed his occupation as school bus owner and driver. However, in his obituary it stated, “Before he retired, Mr. Peal was a
real estate broker in Grain Valley.” Sounds like Thomas D. Peal had a real entrepreneurial spirit!
District announces elementary, middle school start, end time changes The start and end times for elementary schools will change to 8:45am-3:45pm starting this fall (previously 8:40am-3:40pm) and middle schools will be 7:55am-2:55pm (previously 7:45am-2:50pm). The high school start and end times will remain unchanged.
School start and end times are changing by a few minutes each at our elementary and middle schools to improve the flow of school bus transportation and reduce chronic wait times some schools have experienced, particularly at North Middle School.
Business
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Beyond Fitness provides welcoming space for women to focus on their fitness A 2015 survey by HealthyWomen and Working Mother magazine revealed what most women already know — women put themselves, and their health and physical fitness, at the end of the list of priorities in terms of health care. According to the survey, women spent more time managing their children, pets, elder relatives, spouse or significant other’s health before their own. The list of barriers for women to focus on their own care is lengthy, and Casey Haase, certified trainer and owner of Beyond Fitness, has built a business around helping women make their physical health a priority. As a mother of two and small business owner, Haase is intimately aware of the demands on women and the importance of maintaining one’s own health in order to keep up with a busy household. Haase has been in business for three years, quickly outgrowing two previous spaces and moving to a new facility in late June of this year. Nine certified trainers, including Haase, offer a full lineup of classes as well as personal training sessions for women of all ages and fitness levels. Classes can be accessed through monthly memberships or purchased by the class, with easy online registration through their website or the MindBody app. Classes are limited to 15 participants, which ensures trainers can focus on each attendee’s needs. “We want our members to have the personal training experience without the personal training price point. Capping our classes at a max of 15 attendees ensures everyone receives the attention they need,” Haase said. The gym offers boot camp classes, cross training, dance, TRX (utilizing TRX Suspension Trainers), yoga flow, as well as access to cardio and weight equipment. Class participants are welcome to bring their children to play in the dedicated play area while they focus on their workout. Haase focuses heavily on relationships and connecting women with resources they need, even if those resources are located outside of her business. She regularly refers members to other fitness opportunities and
Beyond Fitness owner and certified personal trainer Casey Haase recently moved her business into a new space at 1102 NW Casey Blvd. Suite F, Grain Valley. Photo courtesy Casey Haase. instructors who may best fit a specific need. “While yes, I have a gym, my business model is really focused on what is good for you,” Haase said. Small class sizes also ensure that participants at all fitness levels can work out at their own pace and work toward their own fitness goals. Haase is quick to point out that it is the people involved in her business that make it successful. “These trainers make the space what it is and without them, I wouldn't be able to be a mom and a small biz owner. They allow me to have a nice balance, and I'm just so grateful for them,” Haase said. Beyond Fitness recently moved to a new space at 1102 NW Casey Blvd., Suite F, in Grain Valley. In addition to the variety of equipment offered indoors, an outdoor space is accessible for trainers to utilize the hills and outdoor features outside the gym into their workouts. A variety of workout gear is also available at the gym, featuring brands such as Athleta and Zyia Active. For more information on Beyond Fitness, visit www.beyondfitnesskc.com or call 816-204-6296.
Nine trainers offer a variety of classes for women, including TRX classes using TRX suspension trainers (below left). Beyond Fitness also offers a variety of workout apparel (bottom right). Photo credit: Valley News staff
State News
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‘Surge response team’ arrives in Missouri amid COVID spike caused by Delta variant by Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent As federal officials land in Missouri at the request of the state to assist with combatting a wave of new COVID cases spurred by the Delta variant, Gov. Mike Parson publicly rebuffed outreach strategies President Joe Biden touted. On Tuesday, a member of the newlycreated federal surge response team arrived in the Springfield area to provide epidemiological support, Lisa Cox, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed Wednesday. The Springfield area has seen an eruption of new COVID cases and hospitalizations, driven by the Delta variant’s spread. Greene County went from 774 cases in May to 2,524 recorded cases in June, according to state data. The teams were announced last week by the White House, with Missouri requesting aid. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokeswoman directed questions to the White House, and a spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday confirming the team’s arrival in Missouri. Meanwhile as the state receives federal aid, Parson took to social media Wednesday to oppose the president’s renewed commitment that his administration would send people doorto-door in an effort to boost vaccination rates across the country. “I have directed our health
department to tell the federal government that sending government employees or agents door-to-door to compel vaccination would NOT be an effective OR welcome strategy in Missouri,” Parson wrote in a Facebook post. Parson has repeatedly stressed the availability of vaccines across the state and noted he and his wife have both received them. But he has often touted a mantra of personal responsibility when it comes to whether residents should take a shot. Missouri ranks 40th of the 50 states and District of Columbia in vaccine delivery per capita, according to the CDC. Statewide nearly 45 percent of residents have received at least one dose, with some counties with local rates as high as 54 percent while others remain under 20 percent. During a press briefing Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said a federal surge response team was already deployed to Colorado to collaborate with a local health department and is in touch with a range of officials across the country. When asked whether federal officials or local communities initiate the aid, Psaki said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deploy the teams and work with local officials. “We can see vaccination rates and where there are rising caseloads, and
then work in a collaborative way with the communities to deploy the teams,” Psaki said. Additional team members, both remote and in-person, will be added in the coming weeks to help with data, research, vaccine uptake strategies and outreach in Missouri, Cox said. “We can continue to provide updates as more information regarding surge team support is received from the CDC,” Cox said, “but we are looking forward to collaborating with them and learning more about how the Delta variant is impacting Missouri, specifically southwest Missouri initially.” Missouri continues to be one of the top states adding the most new COVID cases per capita, and was only second to Arkansas as of Thursday morning, according to a The New York Times analysis of states’ data. On Wednesday, the state added 1,663 cases identified through both PCR and antigen tests — the highest daily count since Feb. 5. Hospitalizations statewide were up more than 40 percent in June, and at 994 as of Sunday. Health officials believe the rapid rise in new cases has been driven largely by the Delta variant’s spread coupled with low vaccination rates. First detected in rural corners of the state, the variant that was first reported in India has now firmly taken hold in Missouri and has been found in wastewater in the state’s largest metros. Experts predict that with its rise, cases could double or triple in the next few weeks. It’s also contributed to a rapid deterioration of the state’s healthcare infrastructure that is reminiscent of the worst peaks Missouri saw last fall. Hospital leaders in southwest Missouri issued urgent pleas on social media asking for respiratory therapists and traveling nurses to help come to their aid. “Springfield, Mo is struggling with surging Covid volumes. Cox has plenty of ventilators, PPE, but our heroic RT staff need re-enforcements,” CoxHealth President and CEO Steve Edwards wrote Tuesday, later adding: “We would be so grateful.” By Thursday over 40 had reached out in response, he tweeted. With 116 COVID-positive patients on July 4, it was another “new day, new record,” for Mercy Springfield Communities. Just two days later they would surpass it and reach 122. “Spent the night looking for ventilators because we ran out,” Erik Frederick, the chief administrative officer for Mercy Springfield Communities tweeted Sunday. “47 patients on vents. A lot of those are COVID but not all.” While hospitals pull intensive care unit nurses, respiratory therapists and additional equipment from other areas
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at University Hospital. (Photo by Justin Kelley/MU Health Care) of the state, Parson told reporters Wednesday there should be no ventilator shortages and anybody saying so “is wrong.” “The state has a stockpile of ventilators sitting over there,” Parson said. “So when somebody says we’re out of ventilators that’s more, I would say, a management problem than anything.” Cases have prompted the Springfield school district to reinstate a mask mandate for summer school, while nearby Nixa Mayor Brian Steele is set to face a recall election in November over the issuance of mitigation measures like masks. On Tuesday, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported 17 new COVID-related deaths. Of those deaths, none were fully vaccinated according to the state’s vaccine database, a department news release said. The last time that many COVID deaths were reported was January 27. Katie Towns, the acting director of the health department, said the deaths should be extremely concerning and urged vaccinations. Parson has said the state is nearing an announcement of a vaccine incentive program, although he’s previously expressed doubts about its value. Others are taking more forceful action. Mercy Springfield hospital officials announced Wednesday that all the hospital system’s employees would be required to be vaccinated by September 30. Failure to do so could result in a potential termination, Brent Hubbard, the president and chief operating officer of Mercy Hospitals Springfield, said Wednesday. Hospital officials cited the Delta variant as a factor that spurred their decision, with the level of COVID positive inpatients already surpassing the peaks seen last December, Hubbard said during a news conference. “We have a short window to act,” Hubbard said. www.missouriindependent.com
Technology
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Protecting your computers and devices when you travel by Burton Kelso, The Technology Expert Summer is here, and with it, comes summer day trips and extended vacations. If you're like me, your gadgets are a part of your everyday life, which means if you travel, you're bound to take devices like smartphones, laptops, digital cameras, tablets, and e-readers with you. Every year, thousands of devices are stolen, lost, or damaged while people are vacationing. Want to keep your devices safe during those summer vacation months? Here are some quick and easy tips you can use to protect your electronics and tech. 1. Back Up Your Devices. You should have automatic backups of all of your devices, but in case you're one of those people who doesn't, set it up for your mobile devices now. You know anything can happen to your devices, what you don't want to experience is losing all of those precious pictures, documents, and videos. Both Apple and Google devices have the ability to backup your important data to the cloud. If you have a Wi-Fi enabled camera, configure it to save that information to the cloud as well. If you have a Windows or Apple laptop, your best bet is to use cloud backup services like Carbonite (www.carbonite.com) or cloud storage services like Google Drive,
OneDrive or DropBox (www.dropbox.com) to store your data in the cloud. 2. Password Protect Your Mobile Devices. Did you know that about a third of people around the world don't use passwords to protect their tech? Well, passwords are the first line of defense to protect your information if your devices are lost or stolen. If your devices have the ability, use biometric identification like face ID or a fingerprint to keep your device more secure. When you take steps to protect your data, you reduce the risks of ID theft and other cyber threats and increases your chances of recovering your device because most criminals will discard it once they realize they can't get access to the device. If you're traveling with a laptop, take the extra step to encrypt your devices. Encryption is the act of scrambling the data of your devices so the only way to access them is the person trying to access the device a key. Smartphones and tablets encrypt themselves when you put a password on them. Computers do not. If you have a Windows 10 computer, you can encrypt your computer with Bitlocker, which is included with computers running Windows 10 Professional. If you're a Macintosh user, you have access to File Vault, which is included on all Macintosh computers.
3. Protect Your Devices in the Summer Heat. Heat is the enemy of all tech devices. Don’t leave any devices in direct sunlight as direct sunlight can ruin the screen and cause your device to overheat and ruin it. Be careful not to let your smartphone and other devices get too hot during the summer because it can damage the battery life. If you are at the pool, make sure your phone is stored somewhere cool, or at least out of direct sunlight. If your device does happen to overheat, simply store it somewhere with lower temperatures and let your device cool down before using it again. Don't force it to get cool by holding it in front of a fan or air conditioning; let it cool naturally. Never leave tech your gadgets in vehicles. If you absolutely have to leave your technology in the car, be sure to park in the shade and crack the car windows. 4. Track Your Tech Devices. You should never leave your device unattended, but accidents and negligence happen. Most modern, computers, smartphones, and tablets have the ability to be tracked built into the devices. Tech theft is big business domestically and internationally and tourists are a big target. You might be tempted to use a device like a Tile, but you need to use the built-in tracking software on your device as it uses GPS rather than Tile which uses Bluetooth which has a limited range.
5. Get a Case For Your Devices. Do you know anyone who hasn't dropped their phone? When you're near home, you can easily replace your devices. When you're traveling, it's extremely difficult. Keep those devices safe by getting protective cases for everything you plan to take on the road with you. I hope you have fun this summer in your travels with family and friends. You know you will take some form of technology with you when you go. Make sure you follow the above tips to keep all of your devices safe and to make sure they all come home with you.
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Increase your tech knowledge with upcoming MCPL programs Several free tech-related courses will be offered this month via the MidContinent Public Library. Let’s Go Live: Twitch Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:00pm—2:30pm Thinking about streaming live on Twitch? Join us as we explore how to set up live streams on Twitch! Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO. Up your Facebook game for your business Wednesday, July 14, 2021 6:00pm—7:30pm Learn how to put Facebook to work marketing your business! Join MidContinent Public Library's Business Specialist, Hanna Taylor, for an in-depth, 90-minute workshop where you can learn the best practices for creating and maintaining an engaging Facebook
page, as well as learn the secrets of the Facebook algorithm that determine who sees and interacts with your posts. Participant Take-aways: • Identify target audiences and discuss branding on Facebook • Recognize engaging content and understand why the algorithms favor it • Assess various tools and techniques to help in the Facebook marketing journey To view this class, visit the Square One Facebook Account at https:// www.facebook.com/mcplsquareone/ This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Getting Creative with Canva Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:00pm—12:45pm Canva is the graphic design platform you never knew you needed! We know that not all business owners are also graphic designers, so we want to help you get started using this amazing tool. In this series, Hanna will walk you through the basics of creating various designs on Canva and showing you the tips and tricks for designing social media-worthy content. Sign up for a free Canva account today and discover
your inner graphic designer! To view this class, visit the Square One Facebook Account at https:// www.facebook.com/mcplsquareone/. This program is funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Google Docs Basics: Set Tab Stops Friday, July 16, 2021 1:00pm—1:15pm In the third video of our series based on Formatting Paragraphs, let's learn how to set and use tabs effectively. This correlates with Word's Paragraph group. Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO. Smart Devices: iRobot Roomba Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:00pm—2:30pm Join Brityni and her iRobot Roomba, Winifred Holmes, as they both learn more about robot smart devices. Registration is required. To enjoy this
virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO. Google Docs: Even More Paragraph Settings Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:00pm—2:30pm In the last of our Format Paragraphs series, let's explore some detailed settings that assist in making your document as readable and impressive as possible. These settings are similar to settings found in Word's Paragraph Dialog Box. Registration is required. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our MCPL360 Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/mcpl360 at the scheduled day and time. If you don’t see this program the first time or want to watch it again, visit the MCPL YouTube channel at youtube.com/MCPLMO.
Home & Garden
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July Gardening Calendar by Cathy Bylinowski, Horticulture Instructor, University of Missouri Extension Here are some gardening tips from University of Missouri Extension Horticulture faculty to help you get through July and summer with some color in your flower beds, with healthy trees and lawns, and some tasty crops from your vegetable garden: Outdoor flowering plants and ornamentals Deadhead annuals and perennials, if reseeding is not desired, to encourage branching and blooms. Look for diseased foliage on roses. Practice sanitation and clean up any fallen leaves. Watch for distorted growth and abnormal looking blooms that might indicate rose rosette disease. Newly planted trees and shrubs should continue to be watered thoroughly at least once a week if regular rains are not occurring. Monitor trees and shrubs for Japanese beetles. For more information visit: https:// ipm.missouri.edu/pestmonitoring/ jb/ Divide iris after bloom. Enjoy beautiful bouquets of flowers from your garden! Water newly planted trees and shrubs thoroughly, once a week. Keep up with weeding. Do not let weeds go to seed. Do not fertilize trees and shrubs after July 4th to prevent new growth that may lead to winter injury. Vegetable Gardening Blossom-end rot of tomato and peppers occurs when soil moisture is irregular or uneven. Mulch plants to discourage this problem. Irrigate regularly during dry weather and mulch sufficiently around vegetable plants to conserve the moisture. Water at
the base of plants to keep foliage dry to help prevent diseases in the garden. Dig potatoes when tops die. Pull onions when tops fall over and start to turn brown. Harvest garlic when about ½ of the leaves turn yellow. Dry in a ventilated area and store in a cool, dry place. for more information, see MU Extension Guide g6226 Vegetable Harvest and Storage https:// extension2.missouri.edu/g6226. Make successive plantings of corn, beans, cucumbers and summer squash to be able to harvest into fall. Scout for insect and disease problems in the garden. Many pests can be controlled with a strong blast of water from the hose or by hand picking and squashing. If you use a biological or conventional pesticide, read and carefully follow directions on label. For information about plant diseases, see MU extension guide g6203 Common Diseases in the Home Garden https:// extension2.missouri.edu/g6203. After harvesting ripe tomatoes, they can be stored between 55 to 60 degrees F up to one week. Fertilize established plantings of rhubarb and asparagus. Keep ahead of the weeds. Fruits and Nut trees Prune out and destroy old fruiting canes of raspberries and blackberries after harvest is complete. Watch for diseased canes and plants. Blackberries are starting to ripen. Get ready for picking!! Scout peach trees for brown rot. A preventative spray schedule can keep disease and insects at bay. For more information, see MU extension guide Fruit Spray
Burr Oak offers native flower clay bead jewelry class July 10th Create a unique wearable work of art during a free workshop at Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center on Saturday, July 10th. The Center will host a native flower "clay bead" jewelry class on Saturday, July 10th from 2:00pm—3:30pm. Registration required (adults and teens 14+). Registrants will craft a unique wearable work of art with acrylic “clay” as a set of earrings, a necklace pendant,
or a brooch. Learn about some of our beautiful and essential native plants as you craft your jewelry from one of many basic flower shapes...flowering dogwood, sunflower, wild ginger and more. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center is located at 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs. To register for the class, call 816-2283766.
Schedules for the Homeowner https:// extension2.missouri.edu/g6010. To keep birds away from fruit trees, try different scare tactics like fake snakes, owls, scare crows, pie pans, old CDs, and wind chimes. June bearing strawberries need summer care. If you have your plants in hills, pick off all runners. If you planted a matted row, encourage the runners to root and grow until the row is 2 feet wide. Early season peach, pear and apple variety harvest begins. Cool season lawns
Tall fescue and/or Kentucky bluegrass Restrict heavy nitrogen fertilization on cool-season lawns in July in Missouri. At most, 0.5 lb. N per 1000 sq ft could be used on nitrogen starved cool-season lawns. Water if needed. Water infrequently to a depth of 4-6 inches. Avoid puddles and runoff. Don't overwater, as that can promote fungal growth. This is worse than having some drought stress. Tall fescue can undergo some drought stress and recover. For more information, see MU extension guide g6705 Cool-season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar https:// extension2.missouri.edu/g6705. Rapidly growing lawns need frequent mowing. Taller mowing heights of about 3 ½ to 4 inches reduce the chance for turf scalping.
Photo credit: Cathy Bylinowski Mulch clippings. Only remove if they are excessive and cover the turf canopy. Warm Season Lawns
Zoysiagrass Fertilize lawn at 0.5 lb nitrogen (N) per 1000 sq ft. Mow at 1-2 inches height frequently, approximately once a week. Zoysiagrass is drought tolerant. Watering should not be necessary except for prolonged dry periods. Contact MU Extension in Jackson County, 816-252-5051, for more gardening information.
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Make every bite count with whole-grain popcorn snacks (Family Features) As many people start getting back into normal routines, they're returning to familiar on-the-go lifestyles by heading back to work, traveling to new destinations and enjoying time with loved ones. While you get out to explore and gather with family and friends again, remember you'll need fuel for your adventures. According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, most Americans fail to get enough whole grains each day, opting instead for mostly refined grains. Foods like tasty whole-grain popcorn offer an easy health hack so you can make every bite count. Try getting in the habit of popping 9 cups of popcorn in the morning and dividing it into two containers. Season one container with salt and herbs, the other with a pinch of sugar and cinnamon so you can alternate between sweet and salty throughout the day. Bringing delicious options like these while on the go can help satisfy hunger pangs while adding the fiber your body needs. Because mouthwatering whole-grain popcorn is versatile and 3 cups is equal to one serving of whole grains, it's a simple yet flavorful option for meeting dietary recommendations. It can be a breeze to add it to snacks like Blueberry and Pomegranate Power Bars or Crunchy Popcorn Trail Mix. Visit popcorn.org to find more nutritious snack ideas. Blueberry and Pomegranate Power Bars Yield: 12 bars
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Nonstick cooking spray cups popped popcorn cups old-fashioned rolled oats cup dried blueberries cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup whole natural almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
In small saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar and corn syrup until boiling; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
scraping bowl after each minute. Spread onto greased cookie sheet; cool. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Microwave 3-4 minutes, stirring and
Line 13-by-9-inch pan with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine popcorn, oats, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and almonds. In small saucepan over low heat, boil honey, brown sugar and butter 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly. Using damp hands, press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars. Dip bottoms of bars into melted chocolate. Place on wax paper-lined pan; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store in tight covered container in refrigerator.
Crunchy Popcorn Trail Mix Yield: 9 cups 5 cups popped popcorn 3 cups whole-grain oat cereal 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup peanuts or other nuts 1/3 cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup (½ stick) butter or margarine 6 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup In large, microwavable bowl, stir popcorn, cereal, raisins, nuts and seeds; set aside.
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MDC offers orientation for Missouri Master Naturalist program by Bill Graham, Missouri Department of Conservation The Osage Trails Chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists will hold an orientation session for people interested in the volunteer-driven conservation program from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, July 13th, at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City. Master Naturalists are people interested in nature, conservation, and outdoor skills. They take special training to assist with programs and research conducted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Missouri Master Naturalists are a community-based natural resource education and volunteer program. Members hold social events and meetings. They assist with MDC research or habitat improvement projects. They often serve alongside MDC staff at education or special event programs. To be a Master Naturalist, members must complete a minimum of 40 hours of training about Missouri ecosystems. Members find a comradeship with others interested in volunteer work in
conservation. They serve people and nature in their community. A $110 fee pays for materials that participants will keep. At the orientation session, MDC’s statewide coordinator and local chapter members will share their experiences with the program, discuss partnerships, and highlight how the program benefits conservation in Missouri. The Master Naturalist program is sponsored by MDC and University of Missouri Extension. Participants will receive an application form at the orientation. For information about Master Naturalist activities in the Kansas City area, visit the Osage Trails Chapter’s website at http://osagetrails.com/. Training classes will begin August 17th and graduation is November 23rd. Field trips are included in the training. To learn more about the program, contact Wendy Parrett, MDC curriculum coordinator, at (816) 759-7305 ext. 1133, or Wendy.Parrett@mdc.mo.gov. Information about MDC programs and partnerships is at http://mdc.mo.gov
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The Osage Trails Chapter of Missouri Master Naturalists will hold an orientation session on July 13th at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center in Kansas City for residents interested in the volunteer-driving program. For more information, visit http://osagetrails.com. Photo credit: MDC
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Former Eagle Goade steps up to coach linebackers this season by Michael Smith Sni-A-Bar Elementary special education teacher Trace Goade didn’t think he would get into coaching football as soon as he did. Grain Valley assistant coach Chris Cochran tried to convince Goade to become a coach as soon as he joined the district as a teacher. He was reluctant at first, but eventually joined the staff as an eighth-grade assistant coach along with head coach Ryan Adams in 2019. This season, Goade received an upgrade on the staff as he is now the linebackers coach for the varsity team under head coach David Allie. The
opportunity opened up when veteran assistant coach Pete Carpino retired. “Coach Allie and Coach Cochran pushed me to try it,” Goade said. “Coaching eighth grade football was a good way to get my feet wet because I had never coached before. “I always found a reason not to do it before. Now, I am glad I did. It’s been a lot of fun.” Goade, a 2010 Grain Valley High School graduate, played linebacker and fullback for Cochran and then head coach Forrest Rovello for four years. He was a part of the 2007 Eagles team that made it to the Class 4 state semifinals.
2010 Grain Valley graduate and Sni-A-Bar special education teacher Trace Goade moves up to coaching linebackers for the Eagles this season. Photo credit: Michael Smith He was a three-time all-Missouri River Valley Conference West team selection and made the all-state team as a senior. After playing football for two years at Pittsburg State, Goade came back to Grain Valley to be a teacher in 2014. This year, Goade will move to the high school to be a part of the special education program there. After joining the staff, Goade has had no regrets. The experience has gone well for him so far, he said. “Coach (Matt) Curts, who is our defensive coordinator, also coaches linebackers,” Goade said. “He’s been someone who has been really great to learn from. The whole defensive staff is a pretty tight-knit group. If I ever need anything, they are always willing to help. They are showing me the ropes. “It’s been really good so far, I am so excited.” He got to be a part of Grain Valley’s Class 5 state quarterfinal run last season, one in which the Eagles ended their season with a narrow 31-28 loss to Platte County. He got to help the varsity team when the eighth-grade season was over. He kept the team stats during games.
This year, he will be taking on a bigger role for the varsity squad. Grain Valley had all of its starting linebackers from last season’s team graduate, which means Goade will have to prepare new players to get accustomed to playing linebacker at the varsity level. “We have a lot of young guys who haven’t played yet but I think they are going to be pretty good,” Goade said. “Several of them I coached when I was a part of the eighth-grade staff. It’s pretty cool to see them transition to high school. There are a couple of them that are trying to make a name of themselves. I am trying to help.” Now that he’s a coach, Goade said he’s thinking about wanting to be a head coach of his own program one day but right now, he’s focused on helping the Eagles prepare for the 2021 season. “I am wanting to join every minute of this right now,” Goade said. “If the opportunity presents itself down the line (to become a head coach), that would be awesome.”
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Boys soccer team works to sharpen skills at summer camp by Michael Smith Last season, during his first season as head coach, Brett Lewis led the Grain Valley boys soccer team to a Class 3 District 8 Tournament Championship. It wasn’t a bad year for Lewis, who was previously an assistant to former head coach Tyler Nichol. This year, there will be higher expectations for the Eagles as they have 20 seniors on this year’s squad. Last week, the boys team participated in a four-day camp to sharpen their skills for the upcoming fall season and help the coaches prepare to assign positions to the players. During last week’s camp, Lewis had 35 to 40 players participate and he expects around 50 to be at tryouts in August, which is about 10 more than he had in 2020. “Our camp is like the preseason before the preseason,” Lewis said. “It’s a time for the coaches to see some guys and let them get into game situations. “I told the guys, ‘It’s super important for you to be here.’ This gives our first glimpse of what they look like in 11 vs. 11 scenarios. Once Aug. 9 hits, I want to have an idea where everyone is going to play.” The camps have also helped players get back into shape. “We have been doing a lot of fitness,” Grain Valley senior Micah Siems said. “We have been working on footwork and
getting our touches down. We have been doing a lot of passing drills to see where everyone can play.” Because of the increase in numbers, Lewis said some players will have to be cut from the team. Last season, he didn’t have to make any. “I told the guys, ‘We lost five seniors and we are going to have 12 to 15 freshmen coming in. And it’s going to be a lot more of a competitive process.’” Lewis said. The preseason camp helped prepare the players for tryouts and they got to hold their annual World Cup Tournament, a series of intrasquad scrimmages. The players were divided into six teams and got to choose what country they wanted to represent. Six nets were set up on the west and east ends of the field at Moody Murry Memorial Stadium. “It’s pretty competitive because the winner gets donuts,” Lewis said. “You even see them wearing the colors of the country they are representing.” Added senior Gage Levell: “It’s a lot more fun than doing a dribbling drill or something like that. It helps us get sharp for game-time scenarios.” This offseason has been a lot more favorable than 2020 as the restrictions for the COVID19 pandemic have been lifted and allowed the Eagles to hold their version of the World Cup Tournament. Last season, the players
didn’t get to start working with the soccer ball until July. The Eagles also had to wear masks, which made it more difficult to breathe when running up and down the soccer field. They also had to do drills in smaller groups as the player had to social distance. Now with the vaccine rollout slowing the spread of the virus as compared to 2020, things are back to normal for Lewis and his team. “We were unsure if we were going to be able to play,” Siems said of the 2020 offseason. “Wearing masks was hard for everyone because it’s so hot. This year is nice because we started early and got our workouts in, and no masks. “Last year, some kids had to go to the sidelines and take the mask off because
Constant rain did not put a damper on the GVHS boys soccer team camp last week. Photo credit: Michael Smith
it was hard to breathe.” Grain Valley will begin the 2021 season and will expect even more success after a successful 2020 campaign. “They are hungry to go even further this year. We have some lofty goals,” Lewis said. “We can go out and accomplish those goals if we work hard.” One of those goals is to win the Suburban White Conference, a league in which the Eagles missed out on first place by one game. “We had a really good shot at it last year,” Levell said of winning the conference. “We had some players in quarantine last year. We had a twoweek span of that. We should have a good shot of winning it this season.”
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retailers are not subject to the same state sales tax laws that local businesses are. The current system also burdens Missouri businesses because they are required to remit sales and use taxes to other states, but out-of-state businesses selling to Missourians do not. The new tax revenue generated by the collection of the use tax will be offset by a tax reduction for Missourians. Under legislation previously approved by the General Assembly, Missourians receive a 0.1 percent reduction in income tax when revenues grow at a healthy level. The bill signed into law by Gov. Parson adds two additional 0.1 percent reductions if revenues reach the growth trigger. Additionally, the bill calls for a third 0.1 percent reduction in 2024. In total, with the previous legislation and the bill approved this year, Missourians could see their income tax cut by a total of 0.8 percent. The legislation also creates the Missouri Working Family Tax Credit Act, which is a state level earned income tax credit (EITC) worth at least 10 percent of any federal EITC utilized by a taxpayer. If revenues grow at a healthy level the amount of the credit would increase to 20 percent. The EITC will provide vital tax relief for lowand middle-income families. Additionally, it protects Missourians from having to pay state income tax on the federal stimulus payments they received.
modifies the definition of stalking to include newer technologies like social media. HB 697 puts important consumer protections in place for residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, which provide loans for energy efficient home improvements. The bill remedies the fact these programs currently have little oversight by requiring them to be reviewed by the Division of Finance at least every other year. The bill also requires PACE programs to provide residential borrowers with complete information about the potential impact of their loan. Additionally, the bill will require programs to base loans on local government appraisals rather than rely on private appraisers who may have higher valuations. SB 106 modernizes statutes related to the licensing and regulation of financial institutions in Missouri. Additionally, the bill allows the Division of Finance to approve certain mergers of financial institutions and aligns state law with the Universal Commercial Code requirements for electronic lending instruments. HB 345 allows arbitration awards for personal injury and wrongful death claims to be enforced against an insurer only when the insurer has agreed to the arbitration agreement in writing. SB 6 modifies statutory provisions regarding insurance, including making association health plans more accessible, clarifying protections and responsibilities of insurers and consumers in group policies, and ensuring continued National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) accreditation and best practice standards in Missouri related to reinsurance. SB 176 creates statutory definitions and operational frameworks for food delivery platforms (FDP) and personal delivery devices (PDDs) in Missouri. The bill also creates a definition for electric bicycles of three classifications, and excludes electric bicycles from definitions for other types of vehicles. HB 476 cuts bureaucratic red tape to ensure more skilled veterans are able to work and practice in the state. It allows members of the military or veterans to use their military experience or training towards a relevant occupational license. The bill also enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and modifies other provisions related to professional licensure. HB 273 adopts several of the same provisions relating to professional licensure as HB 476, updates the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, and clarifies that the sole act of shampooing does not require state licensure.
Other Bills Recently Signed into Law by Gov. Parson SB 36 establishes the Capitol Complex Tax Credit program to preserve historic buildings located throughout downtown Jefferson City for generations of Missourians to enjoy. Buildings like the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and others need financial support and investment if we expect them to stand the test of time. Through SB 36, individuals can donate to restoration and preservation efforts for these buildings and receive a portion of their donation back as a tax credit. SB 57 creates the Economic Distress Zone Fund which provides funding to nonprofits that focus on deterring crime in high crime areas of the state. It also creates the Critical Incident Stress Management Program to assist officers with stress and trauma. HB 402 protects lottery winners from unwanted attention. The current practice is for prize winners to have their names posted to the lottery website to announce their winnings. The bill changes state law to prohibit the lottery from publishing the name, address, or identifying information of a lottery winner in printed or electronic form. SB 71 allows victims of domestic abuse to obtain lifetime orders of protection against their abusers. Under current law, a court can issue an order of protection for up to one year. SB 71 will allow courts to issue protection orders for any length of time the judge feels is appropriate, up to and including a lifetime. The bill also allows parents, guardians, and juvenile officers to appeal child placement decisions, allows modifications to custody agreements to include grandparent's visitation rights, and
Community Calendar Monday, July 12, 2021
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Grow a Reader Storytime 10:00am—10:10am Join library staff for short and sweet storytimes. We say hello, read a story, and say goodbye. Perfect for on the go days when we are a bit wigglier. www.mymcpl.org/events
Purple Peace Foundation’s “Cruise for Consciousness” Car Show 11:00am—3:00pm Armstrong Park, Grain Valley www.purplepeacefoundation.org.
Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall, 711 Main ST
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 10 Steps to selling your food product in stores 6:00pm—7:30pm (virtual event) If you dream of getting your food product onto store shelves, let Xander Winkel from the Ennovation Center’s food incubator help you realize it. www.mymcpl.org/events
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Creating videos for social media 6:00pm—7:00pm Join us for an hour-long discussion on the best practices to put in place when using video on social media. www.mymcpl.org/events
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Grain Valley Historical Society Ice Cream Social 5:00pm—8:00pm $6/adults, $4/students
September 10-11, 2021 Grain Valley Fair www.grainvalleyfair.org
September 13, 2021 Citizen’s Police Academy Sessions begins on September 13th Classes include: Informational classroom training Hands-on experience Interaction with Grain Valley Police Force For more information, email cvanderlinden@grainvalleypolice.org. Add your community event at www.grainvalleynews.com.
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