Valley News August 30, 2018
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Vol. 1, No. 11
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Board Denies Liquor License, Approves Fireworks Changes A business seeking to purchase and renovate Whisky Tango was denied a liquor license during the August 27th Board of Aldermen meeting. Outer Belt Entertainment, LLC applied for a liquor license through the City of Grain Valley in preparation for their plan to purchase the existing Whisky Tango bar at 401 South Outer Road. The application was first presented to the Board on August 13th but was tabled for further discussion at the August 27th meeting. Police Chief Beale, who reviewed the application with approval at the August 13th meeting, shared concerns with the Board that had arisen since the original application review. Beale stated owners failed to provide required information for Article G of the application, which requested detailed information of any violations the owners received at other businesses. Beale outlined a number of
instances uncovered after reaching out to departments who have dealt with the owners’ current and previous businesses. Kansas City Regulated Industries Department advised Beale of a number of violations at two establishments owned by the proposed owners, Off Key and Throwback KC, dating back to 2014, including overserving, and failure to cooperate with an investigation. Beale also received reports from the Kansas City Police Department regarding issues at Off Key and Throwback KC. Additionally, Beale reported the Leawood, Kansas Police Department provided information regarding violations at Ingredient, a restaurant owned by the proposed owners, including a violation for serving alcohol to a minor. Representatives of the Kansas City Police Department reported owners were uncooperative and mentioned consistent problems inside and outside of the business.
Following Beale’s recommendation
that the Board not approve the liquor license, Aaron Beatty and Matt Brokaw, representatives of Outer Belt Entertainment, LLC, were invited to respond. They emphasized the business itself was not cited in any of the violations listed, with the exception of the Leawood incident. The owners explained the particular challenges of operating a business in Westport, and cited their overall record as proof of their commitment to operating clean operations. Beatty and Brokaw also mentioned they hire additional off duty officers at their Westport locations and intended to do so at the Whisky Tango establishment. The Board ultimately voted 5-1 to deny the liquor license, with Aldermen Totton recorded as a “no” vote. Beatty and Brokaw had no comment following the meeting. The Board also approved an
Good News
GVHS Volleyball Team Backs The Blue
ordinance modifying the period of sale and discharge dates of fireworks. The ordinance states the discharge of fireworks shall only be permitted between 9:00am and 11:00pm on the first Saturday of July as well as the third and fourth of July. In years in which the 3rd or 4th of July falls on a Saturday, the 2nd of July will also be allowed. In other business, the Board approved a zoning change clearing the way for a proposed convenience (mini) storage facility and two future pad sites along SW Eagles Parkway. The zoning change establishes the area as C-3 Highway Commercial. This change was required before the process to develop the land for the proposed use could begin. The next Board of Aldermen meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, September 10 at Grain Valley City Hall, 711 Main Street.
Traffic Advisory The Grain Valley Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for Saturday, September 8th. The Grain Valley Fair 5K and Parade will both be held on that date and will impact a number of streets. Below is a list of the roadways which will be affected during these events. Please plan ahead for significant delays and take alternate routes as roadways will be blocked. 5K Run Route (begins at 8:00am) Starts at Armstrong Park to South Outer Road S. Outer Road to Main Street Main Street to SW Rock Creek Lane SW Rock Creek Lane to Garden Garden to SW Eagles Parkway SW Eagles Parkway to EE Kirby EE Kirby to Broadway Broadway to Parker Parker to NW Willow Drive NW Willow Drive to EE Kirby EE Kirby to NW Yennie NW Yennie to James Rollo (crossing Main Street) James Rollo to Armstrong Park Between the 5K Run and Parade, roadways will be open.
The Grain Valley High School Volleyball team partnered with a group called “Beautifully Designed” for their 2nd Annual Back the Blue service project. Players delivered goodie bags with snacks and refreshments to the Grain Valley Police Department to show their appreciation for the officers.
Fair Days Parade Route (begins at 12:00pm) Starts at Eagles Parkway to Main Street Main Street to Walnut Street Walnut to EE Kirby EE Kirby back to the High School across Eagles Parkway
Grain Valley Fair Friday, September 7th | Saturday, September 8th
Fe s t i v a l S c h e d u l e Schedule brought to you by Valley News and Star Development
Friday September 7th
Saturday September 8th
2:00-6:00pm Dana and Parks from 98.1 KMBZ
8:00-9:30am Grain Valley Fair 5K Starts at City Hall Brought to you by K9 Dog Diversity Training,, Xfinity, Nick Mortallaro State Farm Agent, Snowie of Kansas City, Oak Grove Animal Clinic, 2 Twenty 2 Property Management, Liquid Soap, and Papa Murphy’s
Live Remote at the Fair South Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by The City of Grain Valley
2:00-11:00pm Beer Garden Open Large Pavilion Brought to you by the Grain Valley Partnership
4:00-10:00pm Carnival Midway Open
9:30am
East Ball Field Brought to you by Kansas City Disc Dogs
11:00-10:00am Carnival Midway Open
Fair Grounds Brought to you by Volkswagen of Lee’s Summit
4:00-10:00pm Vendor Booths Open Fair Grounds Brought to you by Berkowitz, Cook, Gondring, & Driskell
Fair Grounds Brought to you by Volkswagen of Lee’s Summit
11:00-10:00am Vendor Booths Open Fair Grounds Brought to you by Berkowitz, Cook, Gondring, & Driskell
11:00-5:00pm Baby Contest Voting Open Information Tent Brought to you by McDonald’s of Grain Valley and Grain Valley Parks and Recreation
4:00-10:00pm Baby Contest Voting Open Information Tent Brought to you by McDonald’s of Grain Valley and Grain Valley Parks and Recreation
Noon-12:00am KC Multi-Rotor Drone Racing West Ball Field Brought to you by NetStandard, AAA Disposal, and Comfort Inn of Grain Valley
6:00-9:30pm Bingo Inside the Community Center Brought to you by Grain Valley FOCUS Club
Noon-2:00pm Grain Valley Community Parade Starts at High School Brought to you by Kissick Construction and Valley Properties
6:00-8:30pm Scott Peery Band Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by The Grain Valley Partnership
7:00-12:00am KC Multi-Rotor Drone Racing West Ball Field Brought to you by NetStandard, AAA Disposal, and Comfort Inn of Grain Valley
2:00-11:30pm
Beer Garden Open Large Pavilion Brought to you by the Grain Valley Partnership
2:00-4:00pm Nace Brothers Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by Kohl’s Distribution Center
2:00-4:00pm Bingo Inside the Community Center Brought to you by Grain Valley FOCUS Club
9:00-11:00pm Faded Stranger Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by The Grain Valley Partnership
Disc Dogs Competition
2:00pm
Cornhole Tournament Fair Grounds Brought to you by The Grain Valley Fair
4:30-6:30pm Bill Forness and One More Round
Community Tent brought to you by State Bank, Casey’s General Stores, ORI, Bank of Grain Valley, A & A Electrical, Metropolitan Community Colleges, Northrop Grumman, and KCP&L. Make sure to grab a Can Koozie from the Beer Garden sponsored by Truman Medical Center, Edward Jones of Grain Valley, Boot Barn, OOIDA, Fleetwood Pyrotechnics, Oak Grove Animal Clinic, Temp Stop, and Feld Fire
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A Tribute to Johnny Cash—Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by Kohl’s Distribution Center
6:00-9:30pm Bingo Inside the Community Center Brought to you by Grain Valley FOCUS Club
6:30-7:00pm Baby Contest Winner Announced East Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by McDonald’s of Grain Valley and Grain Valley Parks and Recreation
7:30-9:30pm
Edge of Forever A Tribute to Lynrd Skynyrd—Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by Lunar Bowl
9:30-9:45pm Fireworks Display South of the Fair Grounds Brought to you by St. Mary’s Medical Center and Price Chopper of Grain Valley.
10:00-11:30pm Simple Shot Main Stage of the Pavilion Brought to you by Lunar Bowl
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Grain Valley Assistance Council Provides Safety Net for Families In Need Each Wednesday morning, the basement of the First Baptist Church of Grain Valley is a flurry of activity and laughter. Long time volunteers of the Grain Valley Assistance Council spend the day expertly serving those in need and providing plenty of comic relief. The Grain Valley Assistance Council (GVAC), housed in the basement of the First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, is managed by Donna Compton, Site Manager, and a team of dedicated and boisterous volunteers. Compton worked for GVAC as a volunteer for several years before becoming the Site Manager and laughed about her initiation as a volunteer with GVAC. “I came to help with the Christmas Store, and a friend met me at the door. She said, ‘Now you know, if you come in, you’re stuck here for the rest of your life,” Compton recalled. Volunteers are the heart and soul of the organization, Compton said. Marvin Bult has volunteered over three years at GVAC and manages the USDA commodity foods in the pantry. “I enjoy helping out people and enjoy the people I work with. I’ve never laughed so much in my whole life,” Bult said. GVAC provides food assistance, utility and rent assistance, clothing closet, job counseling and placement, school supplies, assistance at the
holidays through their Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, and the Christmas Store for residents in the 64029 zip code. Individuals who meet income and residency guidelines may receive food assistance through the organization’s food pantry once a month. In addition, clients may request rent or utility assistance every six months. Compton said the organization serves an average of 50 families per month. In addition to USDA commodity foods and donated pantry items, the pantry receives produce from Harvesters weekly, and will begin receiving milk in October. GVAC is also a recipient of meat from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Share the Harvest program, in which hunters donate surplus venison to be processed in ready to use packages for food banks and pantries. Local businesses, including the Grain Valley Price Chopper, donate bread and baked goods on an ongoing basis. Volunteers ensure that no one leaves the building without a baked treat or two. In addition to food pantry and emergency assistance services, the organization provides for client needs during the holidays and when students are preparing to go back to school. GVAC recently completed its
school supply program, equipping 109 students with needed supplies. “It was interesting to note that more than half were middle and high
“I enjoy helping out people and enjoy the people I work with. I’ve never laughed so much in my whole life.” Marvin Bult, volunteer Grain Valley Assistance Council
school age students,” Compton said. The organization will soon be preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets and the set-up of the annual Christmas Store. Last year,
120 individuals were able to shop for Christmas presents for their families through this program. Compton emphasized that none of this would be possible without the support of individuals, businesses, and community groups, who ensure GVAC is equipped with the funding and supplies they need to provide a hand up to families. Community groups and churches are vital partners. Local Boy Scouts hold an annual food drive for GVAC, collecting hundreds of pounds of food for their pantry. Girl Scouts put together birthday boxes that include cake mix, frosting, and party supplies for clients whose children are celebrating birthdays. FOCUS for Grain and other community Valley organizations work with GVAC throughout the year to help meet the needs of families. In addition, community groups periodically host events to raise funds for the organization. Funds raised from the Grain Valley Fair 5K, held on Saturday, September 8th, will benefit Grain Valley Assistance Council. To register for the 5K run/walk, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/ GrainValley/GrainValleyFair5K. For more information on the Grain Valley Assistance Council, visit http:// www.grainvalleyassistancecouncil.org
Police Blotter The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department daily calls for service log for the week of August 15-21, 2018. August 15, 2018 600 Block Scenic Ln 200 Block Barr Rd 1200 Block RD Mize Rd 100 Block Garden 700 Block Main St 1000 Block Magnolia Ln 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1200 Block Phelps Dr 700 Block Main St 800 Block Cedar 1600 Block Highview Dr
Agency Assist (CJC) Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Agency Assist (KCPD) Found Property Suspicious Vehicle Fingerprints Suspicious Activity Agency Assist Found Property Agency Assist (KCPD) Harassment
August 16, 2018 100 Block McQuerry 700 Block Main St 400 Block Wolf Creek 1000 Block Sandy Ln 500 Block Whitestone 700 Block Main St 700 Block Lee Ann Cir 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1200 Block Phelps Dr August 17, 2018 900 Block Shorthorn 1400 Golfview Dr
Suspicious Activity Citizen Contact Animal Control Assist Residence Check Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Suspicious Vehicle Citizen Contact Stealing Fingerprints Parking Complaint Check Well Being Stealing/Assault
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200 Block Barr Rd 500 Block Foot Hill Dr 1200 Block Willow Dr 100 Block Rock Creek Ln 200 Block Brdway Terr 100 Block Rock Creek Ln 1200 Block Willow Dr 500 Main St I 70 Hwy 600 Block Shorthorn 600 Block Par 100 Block Sunny Ln 200 Block Main Meadow/Baytree 700 Block Main St Parrent Rd 200 Block Hannah Ct 1400 Block Golfview August 18, 2018 1200 Block Pamela 1100 Block McQuerry 700 Block Meadow Glenn 300 Block Rock Creek 1200 Block Valley Ridge 800 Block San Kar 500 Block Willow August 19, 2018 I 70 Hwy 700 Block Main St 700 Block Main St 1000 Block Ambush Ct 1000 Block NW Scenic 1700 Block SW Red Fox
Agency Assist (CJC) Animal Bite Citizen Contact Alarm Disturbance Alarm Disturbance Alarm Traffic Control Solicitor-Unlicensed Alarm Citizen Contact Citizen Contact ATV's on Roadway Property Damage Agency Assist (JCSO) Suspicious Vehicle Alarm Alarm Animal Neglect Citizen Contact Citizen Contact Alarm Disturbance Agency Assist (Bonner Springs PD) Suspicious Person Citizen Contact Motor Veh Accident Vandalism Citizen Assist Agency Assist (OGPD)
700 Block Main St Citizen Assist 1600 Block NW Highview Citizen Assist 700 Block Main St Recovered Stolen Vehicle 100 Block Rock Creek Ln Alarm Deer Creek Suspicious Persons Rust/BB Hwy Suspicious Vehicle 1400 Block Broadway Alarm Hilltop Ln Disturbance I 70 Hwy Agency Assist (MSHP) 800 Block Albatross Suspicious Vehicle 1200 Block Woodbury Pl Disturbance August 20, 2018 Sni-A-Bar & 40 Hwy Area Check 100 Block Eagles Pkwy Alarm Eagles Parkway Suspicious Vehicle BB Hwy & Duncan Rd Area Check 300 Block Main St Disturbance 700 Block Main St Fingerprints 1200 Block Woodbury Pl Stand By to Prevent 700 Block Main St Property Damage 1500 Block Rust Rd Open Door 600 Block Valley Ridge Cr Alarm 700 Block Main St Citizen Contact 200 Block Kim Court Check Well Being August 21, 2018 700 Block Main St Suspicious Activity 100 Block Rock Creek Ln Alarm 700 Block Main St Citizen Contact EE Kirby & Eagles Pkwy Motorist Assist 600 Block Main St Motor Veh Accident 1200 Block Woodbury Pl Civil Standby 100 Block Main St Vehicle Check
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B-I-N-G-O Spells School Supplies for Area Students FOCUS for Grain Valley will once again host bingo at the Grain Valley Community Center during the Grain Valley Fair. Funds raised will help FOCUS for Grain Valley provide school supplies for students in need. According to Jan Reding, a member of FOCUS, the group was formed after dissolving the Optimist Club of Grain Valley. “We realized that most of our money was required for Optimist District and International dues and regional meetings, and not staying in Grain Valley to help our students who are in need. So we left and created our own organization,” Reding said. FOCUS, which stands for “finding opportunities to serve and creating unique solutions”, hosts a number of events annually to raise funds to support their many service projects.
“With our yearly membership dues, our two trivia nights and bingo during the Valley Fair, we are able to assist our students with new athletic shoes, glasses, school supplies, underwear and diapers for our Early Childhood youngsters, scholarships for our graduating seniors, sponsorship for a boy and girl to attend Boys' and Girls' State each year, and lice kits for our schools health rooms when needed,” Reding said. The organization has reached out to attendees of the monthly Senior Citizen Luncheons to support the shoe program, with great success. “To further assist with financing our shoe program, we started our ‘Change for Children’ baskets at our monthly senior citizen luncheons. To date, the organization has purchased
339 pairs of athletic shoes for students in need,” Reding said. The organization also provides classroom sets of dictionaries and thesauruses for 5th grade classrooms in the district, and continues a glasses program started by the Lion’s Club of Grain Valley. FOCUS for Grain Valley also hosts visits with the Easter Bunny and Santa each year. Bingo will be held at the Grain Valley Community Center on Friday, September 7th from 6:00pm – 9:30pm, and in two sessions on Saturday, September 8th. The first session will be held from 2:00pm – 4:00pm, and the evening session will be held from 6:00pm – 9:30pm. Bingo sheets are available for a donation of 25 cents per sheet per game, with special games of 50
cents per sheet and blackout (final game of each session) at $1.00. Pull tabs are not sold. The total amount received for each game is divided equally between the winner (or winners) and FOCUS. In addition, concessions will be available, including hot dogs or chicken sandwiches, pop or water, chips and homemade desserts of pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and cheesecakes. “The purpose of our organization is to be of service to our students and families in the Grain Valley R5 School District, and we plan to continue this service for many years to come,” Reding said.
5th Annual Citizens Fire Academy Now Enrolling Residents who have dreamed of cutting up cars and spraying water out of a fire hose are in luck. Central Jackson County Fire Protection is hosting its 5th Annual Citizens Fire Academy beginning October 23rd. Classes will be held at the Training Facility at 4715 W 40 Hwy, Blue Springs. Class dates are October 23, 25, 30 and November 1st and 3rd. Tuesday
and Thursday classes run 6:30 PM10:00 PM. The final session on Saturday, November 3rd will be held from 9:00am—5:00pm. Topics to be discussed include: Home Safety Fire extinguishers with live fire practice Demo to see what our crews do when someone goes into cardiac arrest
Attendees will receive CPR training and be CPR certified through the American Heart Association. Hands-on training with extrication equipment, wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and spraying water through hose lines. The deadline to register is October 15th by 5:00pm. The class is limited to 20 adults. You must either be a citizen who lives or works within the CJC Fire
District. According to Captain Derrick Llewellyn with CJC Fire District, everyone is encouraged to attend. “There are hands on skills, but we let the individual decide what they can and cannot do,” Llewellyn said. Interested residents may contact Captain Derrick Llewellyn, 816-2292522 or email dllewellyn@cjcfpd.org to apply.
Pathways of Honor Partner with KC Chiefs to Raise Funds Pathways of Honor, a local nonprofit working to build a “Legacy Plaza Veterans Tribute” in Grain Valley, is working with the Kansas City Chiefs Football Club to provide tickets to four home games. Each year, the Kansas City Chiefs partner with local 501(c)3 charities to help raise funds by offering single game tickets at reduced cost to supporters through an online program. The home games available to Pathways of Honor supporters include the August 30th preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers, the October 7th game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, the
October 21st game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Veterans Day game on November 11th vs. the Arizona Cardinals. All tickets must be purchased through the following online link: http:// www.chiefs.com/ticketfundraiser/ In order to take advantage of the special pricing of $33.50 per seat, purchasers must use promo code PATHWAYSHONOR. Tickets are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for other games. Parking is not included and the offer is subject to availability. For additional information on Pathways of Honor, visit http:// www.pathwaysofhonor.com.
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. www.growgrainvalley.org
Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity best practices make up an expansive list of things to do, but for the individual user, the tips below will be the ultimate steps you can take to protect your data. 1. Keep application software updated. Since many software programs don’t have an automated update feature, attackers frequently target those programs to gain unauthorized access to a computer. 2. Encrypt your computer. Recent versions of Windows provide support for Bitlocker, which is a program that comes with Windows. Bitlocker will encrypt everything on your hard drive. If your laptop gets into the wrong hands, a passcode will not protect you. The hard drive can be removed and connected to another device. 3. Use the latest version of your computer’s operating system and the latest edition of Office. If you’re using Windows, upgrade to the latest edition for the latest security preventions. For example, Windows 10 Home can push patches to your PC immediately upon their release. Microsoft Office 2016 can block macros from loading in certain high -risk scenarios. Macros are a set of commands intended to automate specific functions, and are often used by attackers to run malicious software on a victim’s computer. 4. Be cautious with social networking. Don’t post pictures or texts that reveal any personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, or places you and your family regularly attend, such as schools or recreational complexes. Someone with ill intent could use that information to harm you or your children. When in doubt, remove it. Never accept connections from people you don’t know, and be sure you have your profile set to private so only those you trust can see your information. 5. Exercise caution when opening emails. Beware of emails with attachments or links urging immediate action, especially those purportedly from a delivery service or bank. Some malicious emails
seem to come from popular businesses, but the attachments or links in them may surreptitiously download malware. When you open any email, even one from a friend, be cautious about clicking on any links or attachments. If your friend’s email account has been hacked, you could easily receive an email that purportedly comes from your friend, when in reality, it comes from the attacker. Steer away from free accounts (Gmail, yahoo, etc.). Pay for a G Suite (Gmail) or use your domain name, both of which are less likely to be hacked. 6. Use computer protection products. A comprehensive hostbased security suite provides support for anti-virus, anti-phishing, safe browsing, Host-based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), and firewall capabilities. These services provide a layered defense against most common threats, and you can enable the automated updates to keep software up-to-date. Firefox and Chrome are a prime example. For your mobile devices, use something like Opera. 7. Be careful when using Wi-Fi hotspots. Free public Wi-Fi may cost you. When you connect to WiFi, your communications may not be private unless you’re using a Virtual Private Network. A VPN allows you to send and receive data across a public network as if you were actually on a private network, so anyone intruding on the Wi-Fi connection cannot see or capture your data or login credentials. Attackers often set up “open” WiFi access points with names similar to the name of the establishment. This fools users into using the attackers’ “open” network, allowing them to capture your keystrokes and spy on your communication. 8. Backup your data. Backup your data regularly with an offline device. If you become a victim of ransomware and you only have a cloud-based backup service, your files in the cloud will also become encrypted. Dropbox and iCloud are NOT safe. Either use a software like Carbonite or an actual external hard drive. 9. Use strong passwords. Passcode
phrases (for instance, a phrase like ‘angry giraffe’) used with a mixture of numbers and special characters are the strongest. Never use personal info as passwords and never use the same password. Use password managing software if needed to help you remember your passwords. Always protect your phone with a passcode. This automatically encrypts your data. These are just a few ways to ensure that you and your business are cyber secure. Thanks to Burton Kelso, Chief Technology Expert at Integral Computer Consultants, for providing these tips. Kelso and his team of experts help homes and businesses throughout the greater Kansas City area and beyond with tackling the most common problems people face, such is viruses, data recovery, setting up wired and wireless networks.
Grain Valley Partnership Welcomes the following new partners:
Sandra Dee's Gifts Tequila & Pearls Beauty Bar and Boutique Pottery Palace Frederico's Nail Bar T & G Automotive
Visit our website, www.growgrainvalley.org, to learn more about all of our partner businesses.
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Cross Country Off To Strong Start Grain Valley citizens have likely spotted the Grain Valley High School Cross Country team on the roads throughout the summer and after school, and the team has finally kicked off its season last weekend at the Fort Osage Cross Country Open Kickoff. Coach Nick Small, entering his 9th year of coaching Cross Country at Grain Valley High School and 6th year as head coach, is pleased with the strong start on both the Boys’ and Girls’ teams. The Girls’ team is very young, with no seniors and one junior participating this season. Youth has not been a detriment thus far. Freshman Ella Casey kicked off her high school career with a first place run in the two mile run at the Fort Osage Kickoff, with a time of 12:23.70. Casey believes her teammates have been a great support and she is excited to see what the season holds for her individually and for the team. “I’m excited to see how far I get. I’d like to get to State,” Casey said. Casey said her mother encouraged her to get involved in middle school Cross Country after she ran a 5K and did well. Casey had advice for middle school students considering Cross Country. “Just try it. Focus on doing your best and run for yourself,” Casey said. Small praised the middle school program.
“Coach Beyers runs a great program at the middle school level and encourages her kids to come out with us in the summer. This helps to start to form relationships with older
third at Fort Osage, with a time of 10:45.55. Clemens said he is confident going into the season and feels his team is poised for success. “We have been working really
does a fantastic job of helping us prepare for the meet at that location, and we love having it out there,” Small said. The public is welcome to attend, and concessions will be made available for all spectators and athletes located just outside North Middle School near the entrance to the commons area and bathrooms. Small also expressed his appreciation to area drivers for their patience and attention to the student athletes running around town. “We thank Grain Valley citizens for lending us their roads,” Small said. Fort Osage XC Open Kickoff Results Girls Results (top 10):
Freshman Ella Casey kicked off her high school career with a first place run in the two mile run at the Fort Osage Kickoff, with a time of 12:23.70. Sophomore Collin Clemens placed third at Fort Osage, with a time of 10:45.55. students, and incoming freshmen know what it takes. Coach Beyers really helps build that momentum as they come through the program,” Small said. Small thinks the Boys’ team is more balanced in terms of upper and lower classmen. The boys’ team had a strong showing at the Fort Osage Kickoff as well, taking 7 of the top 10 spots. Sophomore Collin Clemens placed
hard. We just have to trust our training,” Clemens said. He is likewise eyeing State as a personal goal. The team heads to the inaugural Tim Nixon Invitational in Liberty on September 1st. “We’re excited to go there and be a part of it, not just to be a part of the festivities there, but to have the opportunity to compete against the larger teams in the area,” Small said. The team will take 8 members to the Forest Park Cross Country Festival in St. Louis the following weekend. The team will host the 5th Annual Sock It to Breast Cancer Grain Valley Invitational on September 29th at the Grain Valley North Middle School/ Central Office complex. “Our maintenance department
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Ella Casey
2
Brooklyne Sederwall Fort Osage
3
Alaina Valverde
Grain Valley 13:32.98
4
Kyle Huber
Grain Valley 13:54.21
5
Kailey Larson
Grain Valley 14:01.88
6
Sophie Broockerd
Grain Valley 14:03.68
7
Anngelina Lyons
Fort Osage
8
Valerie Holcomb
Grain Valley 14:16.34
9
Nicole Jackson
Cameron
14:17.63
Cameron
14:25.26
10 Natalie Garr
Grain Valley 12:23.70 13:10.41
14:15.44
Boys Results (top 10): 1
Michael Rebello
Excelsior
10:37.25
2
Michael Reddick
Fort Osage
10:38.70
3
Collin Clemens
Grain Valley 10:45.55
4
Royce Fisher
Grain Valley 10:58.07
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Nic Dean
Grain Valley 11:11.88
6
Jake Sanders
Grain Valley 11:19.19
7
Jaxson Jarman
Grain Valley 11:29.20
8
Steven Romines
Grain Valley 11:33.60
9
Austyn Smith
Fort Osage
10 Mason McCain
Source: MileSplit MO
11:34.57
Grain Valley 11:35.63
Sports
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Chiefs Mistakes Not Matching Experience of their Coaches by John Unrein The Kansas City Chiefs are facing an equation that does not add up. Much like an eager math student trying to solve a problem, the team is stuck trying to find a solution. The mistakes being made by the team during the preseason do not add up to the impeccable credentials of the coaching staff. Andy Reid is entering his 20th season as an NFL head coach. Few coaches are respected more in the game of professional football. His ability to mentor and tutor quarterbacks is on an elite level. Alex Smith’s ascension as a signal caller is proof alone. Reid has helped turn the Chiefs franchise around winning back to back division titles. The only current NFL head coach with more wins is Bill Belichick. Assistant Head Coach Dave Toub enters his sixth season as the Chiefs special teams coordinator. He’s had the wisdom to put players like Devin Hester, Knile Davis, Tyreek Hill, De’Anthony Thomas, and Tremon Smith in return roles where they could show off their speed and instincts. Coach Toub is a head coach in waiting in the National Football
League and should be, with his resume and the relationships he builds with players. Upon meeting him you realize he’s genuine and one of the nicest people in his profession. Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton was recruited to Kansas City away from the New York Jets to be the architect of an attacking style 3-4 defense. This will be his sixth season as the Chiefs defensive coordinator. He’s a former head coach of the Army football program and honed his skills under Rex Ryan. His reputation in the National Football League has been one of discipline that he instills in his players on his side of the ball. These coaches form an impressive pedigree of success that has led the Chiefs to making the playoffs four out of the last five seasons and totaling 53 wins during their era. It’s easy to see why there’s so much excitement around this team heading into the 2018 season. The Chiefs most recent preseason game against the Chicago Bears led to an outcome that doesn’t make sense. Not that the team lost an exhibition game. It’s more about the mistakes the team made in the game does not match the experience of
their coaches. Defensive errors were telling in the first half. Safety Leon McQuay missed a tackle in the alley. Quarterback Chase Daniels was able to escape the pocket due to undisciplined rush lanes. Anthony Hitchens and Kendall Fuller turned the tight end loose in coverage for a 22-yard gain. Cornerback Orlando Scandrick was beat on a stutter and go route by wide receiver Kevin White for a touchdown. Fellow cornerback David Amerson got beat on a crossing route for a 54-yard gain as well as being beat on a corner route in the end zone to cap off a 91-yard scoring drive by the Bears offense. Not to mention the personal foul on Breeland Speaks for a late hit in the back and the inability of the defense to consistently wrap up and tackle the Bears running backs. Special teams had their own hiccups. An illegal alignment penalty was called on punt return for the officials deeming a Chiefs player being lined up over the snapper. Tonah Kpassagnon received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for leaping over the line of scrimmage
on a point after try. Both infractions are part of keeping the game safe for players. These struggles by the Chiefs in the first half of the game against the Bears seem like they are lingering throughout the preseason. Coach Reid addressed some of them in his post-game press conference. They go to show that football is played by individuals that are human. No doubt they weren’t taught by their coaches to make these types of mistakes. Football is a grind because you are constantly cleaning up things. The old saying is the eye in the sky don’t lie. No doubt the Chiefs will be taking advantage of reviewing game film and focusing again on technique and fundamentals in practice to avoid the same outcome moving forward. Learning from preseason game number three and improving is a must for the Chiefs. Otherwise, talk of a run in the playoffs may be premature. If the Chiefs play matches that of their coach’s knowledge and ability, they will be fine. If not, Chiefs Kingdom may be in for an up and down season.
limited Class 3 Oak Grove to 129 yards of offense and forced a fumble. Stephens added a 25-yard field goal in the third quarter, then followed his 19yard touchdown completion to Clayton Seibert by converting a PAT. He led all players with 91 yards passing and 70 rushing yards. Winnetonka 34, St. Joseph Benton 20 The Griffins picked up a road win in St. Joseph’s South End by responding to an early 6-0 and 13-12 first-half deficits behind three touchdown runs by sophomore Montre Moore. But it was Jason Essex’s fumble recovery touchdown midway through the third quarter that helped put Tonka up for good. Moore rushed for 160 yards on 18 carries. For Benton, Brennen Flint rushed for two touchdowns and 135 yards in the loss. Grain Valley 34, Savannah 6 Cole Keller’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Gavin Oyler less than three minutes into the second quarter helped put the Eagles ahead for good as Grain Valley scored 34 unanswered points to take the Class 4 matchup at Savannah. Later in the half, Keller ran 2 yards for a touchdown before adding a 26-yard TD pass to Nick Brown in the third. Oyler finished with 103 yards receiving – plus another 48 yards rushing – while running back Jamore Goulden added a 54-yard rushing touchdown late on the
way to 96 yards from 12 runs. Chase Spoonemore’s 13-yard touchdown run gave the Savages the early, shortlived lead, but the Eagles shut down Savannah’s offense, holding it to 140 total yards and just 1-of-12 passing. Summit Christian 48, St. Michael 17 Summit Christian scored 41 unanswered points – including 27 in the second quarter -- after trailing 3-0 in a Class 2 matchup played at Lee’s Summit North. Quarterback Grayson Sprouse ran for 155 yards and 3 second-quarter touchdowns of 1, 8 and 22 yards. The sophomore also passed for 116 yards and a 25-yard thirdquarter touchdown to Gage Gronberg to put the Eagles ahead 41-3. St. Michael quarterback Alec Alaiwat found some success through the air, completing half of his 26 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns. But the Guardians were undone by four turnovers and third-and-long situations. Now in its second season, St. Michael fell to 0-10 all time. Excelsior Springs 41, Southeast 25 In a game that saw five lead changes and two ties, the host Tigers pulled away late – claiming the lead for good midway through the fourth quarter before tacking on two late touchdowns. The Knights trailed 21-13 at halftime before charging back in the second half to take their last least – 25-21 – early in the fourth quarter.
Missouri Roundup Week 1 by Zachary Spain, PrepsKC Staff Writer PrepsKC.com Missouri’s opening week saw a team, Cameron, get its first win in nearly five years while relative newcomer St. Michael continues to seek the first in its history. Class 4 power Platte County picked up where it left off in 2017 with a road shutout at Oak Park, while Lawson followed suit with a wire-to-wire win over larger-class Oak Grove. Winnetonka and Grain Valley also were road winners in their trips north of the Metro. Platte County 35, Oak Park 0 The Pirates forced seven turnovers and scored two defensive touchdowns on the way to a dominant season-opening road win for the 2017 Class 4 semifinalists. Senior running back Adel Freitek scored three first-half touchdowns and collected 118 yards of offense. His runs of 22 and 3 yards, followed by a 28-yard TD pass from Spencer Stewart with 5:43 left before halftime, all but put the game out of reach for the Class 5 Northmen – looking to reverse a long run of losing seasons – as they play under secondyear coach Ken Clemens, who had success previously at Liberty North. Defensive players Cole Rhoden (fumble return) and Cade Fowler (interception return) rounded out the Platte County scoring. Cameron 40, Northeast 22 The Dragons got to enjoy a feeling none of its current players had ever
experienced: a win. Host Cameron earned a football victory for the first time since November 2013 in come-from -behind fashion. Tyler Campbell’s 25-yard touchdown pass to Elliot Turner with 3:34 left in the first half put the Dragons ahead 18-14, a lead they wouldn’t surrender after trailing twice by 8 points earlier. Campbell, a sophomore, passed for four touchdowns – two each to Turner and Ty Speer – and ran 15 yards for another. Speer, meanwhile, returned a kickoff 75 yards midway through the second quarter to cut Northeast’s early lead to 14-12. Adrian Rodriguez passed for 148 yards and two touchdowns, while Tevin Brooks accounted for 141 yards of offense and touchdowns rushing and receiving for the Vikings. Lawson 32, Oak Grove 17 Andrew Stephens ran for a touchdown, passed for another and converted a pair of field goals as the Class 2 Cardinals never trailed the visiting Panthers in their season-opening win. The junior accounted for all of Lawson’s first half points as the Cardinals took a 9 -3 lead into halftime, thanks to a firstquarter, 25-yard field goal and a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:29 left in the half. Eli Hay put the Cardinals up 32-10 late with a 1-yard run. Hay, a senior, also had an interception as the Lawson defense
Community Calendar September 3, 2018 Labor Day City Hall closed Grain Valley Schools closed Check with your trash service re: service delays. New “G.I.R.L.” Event with Girl Scouts September 4, 2018 6:00pm Grain Valley Community Center September 4, 2018 Dog Paddle Day 6:00pm—8:00pm Grain Valley Aquatic Center 713 S Main ST $5 per dog. September 5, 2018 Senior Citizens’ Luncheon 11:30am—1:00pm Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main ST Call 816-847-6293 to RSVP. Create with Lego Bricks: Rebel Fighter September 8, 2018 11:00am Mid-Continent Public Library—Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events
September 7-8, 2018 Grain Valley Fair Carnival midway opens at 4:00pm on Friday.
September 18, 2018 Park Board Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley Community Center
October 8, 2018 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall
September 8, 2018 Grain Valley Fair 5K 8:00am Grain Valley City Hall 711 Main Street
September 20, 2018 Financial Aid and Scholarships 6:30pm Mid-Continent Public Library—Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events
October 10, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30pm Grain Valley City Hall
September 8, 2018 Grain Valley Fair Parade Noon Downtown Grain Valley September 10, 2018 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall September 12, 2018 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30pm Grain Valley City Hall September 13, 2018 Toxin Free Family Program 6:30pm Mid-Continent Public Library—Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events
October 16, 2018 Park Board Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley Community Center
September 24, 2018 Board of Aldermen Meeting 7:00pm Grain Valley City Hall
October 20, 2018 A Spooktacular Party 10:30am Mid-Continent Public Library—Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events
October 3, 2018 Senior Citizens’ Luncheon 11:30am—1:00pm Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S Main ST Call 816-847-6293 to RSVP.
November 19, 2018 Bowling for Purple Peace 2:00pm—5:00pm Lunar Bowl, Blue Springs www.purplepeacefoundation.org
October 4, 2018 Shooting Stars and Meteor Showers 6:30pm Mid-Continent Public Library—Grain Valley Branch http://www.mymcpl.com/events
Post your group’s community event online at www.grainvalleynews.com.
Looking Back The East Kansas City Airport by Marcia Napier Ground was broken in October 1979 for a 3,850 foot-long runway at the East Kansas City airport. An Examiner article on October 27, 1979 explains the airport was conceived and developed by the Grain Valley Airport Corporation, a group of Eastern Jackson County businessmen interested in aviation. The article notes that “John Washburn, chairman of the fixedbase operations committee of the
corporation, said the corporation, which will pay for the project without any assistance from the federal government and at no cost to the taxpayers of Grain Valley, decided to proceed with the project in anticipation of industry locating there.” The new runway was estimated to cost between $200,000 to $300,000.
Stop by and visit the Grain Valley Historical Society, 506 Main, during the Grain Valley Fair. The building will be open during the day on Saturday, September 8th and there A November 7, 1979 photo in the Buckner Villager identified some of the men will be free ice water for guests. Follow the Historical Society on Facebook involved in the construction of the new runway at the East Kansas City Airport. @grainvalleyhistory.
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