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by Cathy Bylinowski, M.S., Horticulture Instructor, University of Missouri Extension May is a great time to start a vegetable or ornamental garden, to plant shrubs and trees, and to take care of the lawn. Here are some tips to help you get started on a wide range of gardening activities:
Outdoor ornamentals: Pinch back mums to promote compact, bushy growth. Lightly side-dress perennials, including spring bulbs, with a 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer, being careful to avoid the center or crown of the plant. Some common ground covers suitable for sunny locations include Ajuga, creeping phlox, and creeping juniper. Do not remove spring bulb foliage prematurely or next year's flower production will decline. Foliage should be left to feed the bulb via photosynthesis. Bulbs can be moved or divided as foliage dies. Bulbs can also be marked for fall transplanting and division. Prune blooming shrubs right after flowers have faded if needed. Check for newly hatched bagworms on evergreens and conifers. For more information, see MU Extension Guide g7250 The Bagworm in Missouri https://extension.missouri.edu/g7250. Vegetable Gardening: Plant tomatoes in warm soils. Mulch around plants and use support stakes or cages at planting time. Control caterpillars on broccoli and cabbage plants by handpicking or use biological sprays such as B.T. (bacillus thuringiensis) or Spinosad. Watch for striped and spotted cucumber beetles now. Both may spread wilt and mosaic diseases to squash and cucumber plants. Remove rhubarb seed stalks as they appear. Plant peppers and eggplants after soils have warmed. Plant sweet potato slips now. Begin planting sweet corn at two-week intervals. For good pollination, plant in block formation with a minimum of 4 rows. Isolate sweet, supersweet and popcorn varieties to prevent cross pollination by separating varieties by 250 feet apart or a difference of 14 days. Plant multiple plantings of cilantro or keep bloom heads cut off. It tends to go to seed quickly. Herbs planted in average soils need no extra fertilizer. Too much may reduce flavor and quality at harvest. Scout for insect and disease problems in the garden. If you use a pesticide, please follow the directions on the label. Fruit Trees and Berries: Follow fruit tree spray guide by the University of Missouri Extension. For more information, see MU Extension Guide g6010 Fruit Spray Schedule https://extension.missouri.edu/g6010. Don't spray insecticides while fruit trees are in bloom. Protect pollinators. Fungicides, however, can still be sprayed. Keep on top of weeds in the strawberry patch. They can quickly get out of hand. Weeds are detrimental to strawberry plants. Begin training new shoots on fruit trees. Prune unwanted shoots as they appear. Mulch blueberries with pine needles or aged sawdust. Continue thinning peaches and apples to promote large fruit size and prevent limb breakage. Lawns: Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass Mow lawns at 3.5–4 inches, frequently (once a week) if lawn is quickly growing. Do not mow too short! Restrict nitrogen applications to 0.5 lb. Nitrogen per month or less, particularly quickly available soluble forms. Apply postemergence broadleaf herbicides for summer weeds. If needed, start postemergence control of crabgrass, goosegrass or nutsedge near the end of the month. Watch for first brood of sod webworm which is rare. Apply curative insecticides only if needed. Zoysiagrass Wait for lawn to completely green up prior to mowing at a height of 1.5–2 inches. Later in the month, monitor for large patch disease which is prevalent in wet springs. Mulching and Weed Control: Four to five layers of newspaper will serve as an effective mulch in the garden. Water the newspaper as it is applied and cover it with sawdust or straw to weigh it down, to reduce the white glare and prevent it from blowing away. If weeds get out of control this summer, consider smothering them out with black plastic or heavy cardboard weighted down to keep the wind from blowing it away. Have fun gardening this month! Enjoy the cool and sunny weather. Get ready for summer! Visit the main MU Extension website to find more horticulture information- https://extension.missouri.edu/ To subscribe to the free online monthly newsletter Missouri Environment and Gardens and other MU Extension garden related publications, visit this website- https://ipm.missouri.edu/subscribe/ With the loosening of the mask mandates and the weather becoming a reason, not a hindrance, to go out, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about supplements that have been shown to help your body fight off not only COVID-19, but most other infections.
Vitamin C Everyone should have heard by now that Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is very beneficial in boosting a person’s immune response. The main benefit is that it increases the rate at which the body destroys and absorbs the invading virus/bacteria/fungus. The consensus seems to be 500 mg of Vitamin C three times daily with food (to decrease the side effect of heartburn and to improve absorption). Something to remember, if you are using the chewable tablets, please rinse your mouth as the remaining ascorbic acid on your teeth may lead to cavities. Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) not only helps with the absorption of Calcium to help strengthen bones, it also helps strengthen the “glue” that holds the cells of the lungs together. This will help stop foreign entities from entering your body. There are some studies that show people who are deficient in Vitamin D have increased risk of catching COVID. There is not a fixed amount to take daily in regard to maximizing the affect for COVID blocking but the daily recommended amount for people under 50 years of age is 400 to 800 IU per day and 800 to 1200 IU per day for people over 50. Something to know is this is one of the four vitamins we can overdose on (Vitamins D, A, K, E). So, if you decide to take more than the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D, please have your care provider measure the Vitamin D level in your blood and help you choose the correct dosing. Zinc Zinc plays a vital role in helping the immune system stay at optimal capacity, plays a strong part in the respiratory tract’s ability to clear mucus, and strengthens the same glue between the lung cells as Vitamin D does. The dosing of Zinc above 50 mg a day is not recommended as prolonged high dosage can lead to copper depletion. Something to know, starting Zinc can lead to loose stools and stomach discomfort if taken on an empty stomach. This will last for a bit while your body adjusts to this new regimen. N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) NAC improves the movement of the mucus out of the body by making it more slippery and works in the creation of Glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. The dosing for this is 2400 mg at first then 1200 mg twice a day for 14 days. Something to consider, this supplement is used to treat people who overdose on Acetaminophen so taking those two together will cancel them out. NAC also interacts with nitrate medications for heart conditions so consult your care provider if you are thinking of starting with NAC. Additive effects Vitamin C, D, and Zinc taken together have been shown to boost the individual beneficial effects of each as well as some of the side effects (gastrointestinal issues are the main side effects – nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). So, hydration becomes even more important as your body is not only potentially fight off an infection, but is also handling the increase in the demand for water from the GI tract if you experience side effects. Please feel free to reach out to us at Info@Crosettis.com, or your care provider, with any questions about this article or if you would like me to write about a topic of your interest. by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society Now that the pandemic is waning perhaps a road trip is in your future. Consider a day trip to Fulton, Missouri.
In the small college town you will find the Winston Churchill Museum. It's a small museum dedicated to the life of Sir Winston Churchill that was built after he gave his legendary "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College. The museum is underneath the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, a 12th century church from the middle of London, redesigned by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677, that was relocated to Fulton. Outdoors there's a Churchill statue, and chunks of the Berlin Wall arranged into art by his granddaughter, Edwina Sandys. Arizona may have the London Bridge, but Missouri has the Berlin Wall. Dirt Demons
A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 121-Eric Schmidt[2]; 2. 13-Dylan Bruhn[1]; 3. 10B-Jeremy Byfield[3]; 4. 68-Darrick Brisbin[4] Heat 1 (6 Laps): 1. 13-Dylan Bruhn[2]; 2. 121-Eric Schmidt[4]; 3. 10B-Jeremy Byfield[1]; 4. 68-Darrick Brisbin[3] E Mods A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 1M-Mike Ryun[1]; 2. 42-Dalton Krysa[3]; 3. 65-Jason Smith[4]; 4. 33-Jeremy Curless[8]; 5. 86-Doug Brisbin[5]; 6. 75-Rayce Martin[6]; 7. 96SR-Todd Brill[7]; 8. (DQ) 21K-Coleman Browning[2] Heat 1 (6 Laps): 1. 1M-Mike Ryun[2]; 2. 42-Dalton Krysa[3]; 3. 65-Jason Smith[1]; 4. 21K-Coleman Browning[8]; 5. 86-Doug Brisbin[5]; 6. 75-Rayce Martin[7]; 7. 96SR-Todd Brill[4]; 8. 33-Jeremy Curless[6] IMCA Northern SportMod A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 12X-Steven Clancy[2]; 2. T25-Tim Stallbaumer[7]; 3. 81JR-Dan Charles[5]; 4. 66X-Chris Wright[4]; 5. 96-Cody Brill[13]; 6. 75K-Kameron Grindstaff[9]; 7. 42-Gene Claxton[3]; 8. 7TW-Tyler Wood[1]; 9. 75S-Sebastian Wolfenbarger[14]; 10. 81ISH-Jeff Jackson[10]; 11. 211-Tim Eaton[11]; 12. 81-Austin Charles[6]; 13. 29-Stanley Boose[15]; 14. 24C-Marshall Cramer[12]; 15. 02-Kraig Maple[8] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 12X-Steven Clancy[3]; 2. 81JR-Dan Charles[6]; 3. 75K-Kameron Grindstaff[8]; 4. T25-Tim Stallbaumer[7]; 5. 42-Gene Claxton[5]; 6. 81ISH-Jeff Jackson[4]; 7. 24C-Marshall Cramer[2]; 8. 75S-Sebastian Wolfenbarger[1] Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 81-Austin Charles[6]; 2. 66X-Chris Wright[5]; 3. 7TW-Tyler Wood[1]; 4. 29-Stanley Boose[3]; 5. (DNF) 02-Kraig Maple[7]; 6. (DNF) 211-Tim Eaton[4]; 7. (DNF) 96-Cody Brill[2] IMCA Stars Mod Lites A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 46-Dillon Raffurty[10]; 2. 4K-Garrett Stonum[4]; 3. 3-Nathan Wolfe[5]; 4. 47-Ed Griggs[8]; 5. 1JR-Justin Kinderknecht[9]; 6. 64-David Raffurty[14]; 7. 75-Justin Raffurty[7]; 8. 98-Jeff Raffurty[1]; 9. 03-James Beebe[11]; 10. 5D-Dustin Dennison[15]; 11. 34-Tyler Furrell[2]; 12. 25-Andrue Halpain[13]; 13. 73-Tony Kerr[3]; 14. 84-Joe Gunn[12]; 15. 41-Michael Raffurty[6] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4K-Garrett Stonum[4]; 2. 41-Michael Raffurty[5]; 3. 1JR-Justin Kinderknecht[7]; 4. 75-Justin Raffurty[6]; 5. 98-Jeff Raffurty[2]; 6. 03-James Beebe[1]; 7. 25-Andrue Halpain[8]; 8. 5D-Dustin Dennison[3] Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 46-Dillon Raffurty[6]; 2. 3-Nathan Wolfe[3]; 3. 47-Ed Griggs[5]; 4. 73-Tony Kerr[2]; 5. 34-Tyler Furrell[1]; 6. 84-Joe Gunn[7]; 7. 64-David Raffurty[4] Valley non wing Sprint car A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 38-Cody Baker[1]; 2. 12-Wesley Smith[3]; 3. 77-Jack Wagner[2]; 4. 74-Xavier Doney[8]; 5. 15B-Quinton Benson[4]; 6. 2H-Luke Howard[5]; 7. 93-Taylor Walton[6]; 8. 41-Brad Wyatt[13]; 9. ST1-Lane Stone[9]; 10. 73-Samuel Wagner[11]; 11. 00E-Broc Elliott[16]; 12. 17K-Braden Knipmeyer[15]; 13. 2-Jason Billups[10]; 14. 7M-Heath Murry[12]; 15. 88-Chad Tye[7]; 16. 33L-Mark Lane[14] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 15B-Quinton Benson[1]; 2. 77-Jack Wagner[7]; 3. 93-Taylor Walton[3]; 4. 88-Chad Tye[5]; 5. 2-Jason Billups[2]; 6. 7M-Heath Murry[4]; 7. 33L-Mark Lane[6]; 8. (DNS) 00E-Broc Elliott Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 38-Cody Baker[5]; 2. 12-Wesley Smith[4]; 3. 74-Xavier Doney[1]; 4. ST1-Lane Stone[3]; 5. 2H-Luke Howard[8]; 6. 73-Samuel Wagner[6]; 7. 41-Brad Wyatt[7]; 8. 17K-Braden Knipmeyer[2] May is Mental Health Awareness Month which is a time to recognize and support behavioral health care all year long.
Here are some facts and figures regarding mental health: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. Although there is no conclusive evidence that a poor diet puts you at risk for a mental health disorder, there is plenty of evidence that suggests a healthy diet can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Even if you have a case of the blahs from dreary weather or staying at home too much, what you choose to eat can make a difference. Have you ever had a bad day at work and find yourself grabbing chocolate, alcohol, caffeine or “junk foods”? These foods can give you a quick energy boost and/or a temporary sense of calm, but may leave you with low energy and a low mood later on. Sweets and fats trigger the pleasure centers in the brain which is why when we are feeling down or having a lot of stress, we choose cookies over carrot sticks. A diet involving a high intake of red and processed meats, refined grains, sweets, high fat dairy products as well as a low intake of fruit and vegetables has been linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression. Conversely, a Mediterranean-style diet which has lots of vegetables, seafood, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, nuts and whole grains, can reduce the symptoms of depression. Keeping a balanced diet with a moderate and steady amount complex carbohydrates keep blood sugars consistent and less likely to negatively affect your mood. An example of a balanced meal would be a small sweet potato, a portion of fish or chicken, and fruits and vegetables which will nourish your body with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and have also been shown to boost happiness. Over time, eating foods without a lot of nutrients can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Nutrients important to a healthy mood include: Folate Iron Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) Magnesium Potassium Selenium Thiamine Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Zinc Try this Spanish Garlic Shrimp recipe to boost your mood. Add a green vegetable and whole grain crusty bread to make it complete. Tracey Shaffer is a registered dietitian and certified health coach and owner of KC Nutrition Coach in Eastern Jackson County. She can be reached at tracey@kcnutritioncoach.com. You can visit her website at kcnutritioncoach.com. Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 30 days::
Lin’s Kitchen 111 SW Eagles Parkway 1.) There is an air gap on the bottom and the side of the back door. 2.) The screen on the back door has tears in it. Correct by 6/22/2021. Observed bowls being used as scoops in the flour, sugar, and rice, bowls were removed. Corrected on site. 1.) There is a significant buildup of food debris and trash underneath all equipment in the kitchen especially under the shelving where flour/sugar/rice is stored, three compartment sink, near hand sink, the corners, the utility closet, near back exit door, and the metal racks. 2.) The wall where the knives are stored has a buildup of food debris. 3.) All metal shelving and underneath equipment sitting on shelving has a buildup of food debris. Correct by 6/22/2021. The outside of the mixer has a buildup of food debris. Correct by 6/22/2021. Porky’s Blazin Bar-B-Q 9512 S Buckner Tarsney Rd There was cardboard on the shelving in the reach in cooler, cardboard was removed. Corrected on site. Price Chopper #325-Grocery/Dairy/Produce 1191 NE McQuerry Rd. No violations recorded. Three Pigs BBQ 35406 E Truman Rd Temperature device was not located onsite to check internal temperatures of food. Correct by 6/27/2021. Floors had accumulation of build up under equipment. Repeat. Correct by 6/27/2021. Food handler was not provided. Correct by 5/28/2021. The Pub and Patio 640 Yennie St Noticed a small plastic cup without a handle in the shrimp cocktail sauce. Corrected on site. Noticed that the clean utensils handled were not upright. Employee washed the utensils and turn the handles upright. Corrected on site. McDonald’s 712 N Main St Noticed empty boxes on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor. Trash bins in the kitchen area were overflowing. Correct by 7/3/2021. Papa Murphy’s 1203 Buckner Tarsney Rd Observed a bowl being used as a scoop, bowl was removed and replaced with scoop with handle. Corrected on site. Failure to Secure Food Handler Permit. Correct by 6/10/2021. El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC 522 S Main St Multiple foods in the make ready bottom cooler were out of temperature compliance. Food was immediately discarded, and a re-inspection will be conducted on 5-17-21 to make sure cooler is holding food at proper temperature. Raw sliced beef 47*F, Raw chicken breast 49*F, Shrimp 51*F. Correct by 7/11/2021. Price Chopper #325 -Kitchen/Deli/Salad Bar 1191 NE McQuerry Rd Handwashing sign missing on one of the hand sinks in the kitchen area. Corrected on site. Price Chopper #325 – Bakery 1191 NE McQuerry Rd No violations recorded. Price Chopper #325 -Meat/Seafood 1191 NE McQuerry Rd Both paper towel dispensers were empty. Corrected on site. Employee placed towels in the dispensers. Sushi Avenue 1191 NE McQuerry Rd No violations recorded. The following information is derived from the Grain Valley Police Department daily calls for service log for the week of May 5-11, 2021.
by John Unrein Mother Nature pushed back the starting time of the Class 5 District 7 track meet at William Chrisman High School on May 15th. Patience with the weather was taken in stride by both Grain Valley boys and girls track teams as the meet started to unfold. Each team would earn a highly respectable third place finish at the meet. A showing that was aided by eight first place individual or relay finishes by Grain Valley. Grain Valley First Place Finishes Girls 100 Hurdles- Jayonna Perry (16.07) Girls 300 Hurdles- Jayonna Perry (46.08) Boys 400 Dash- Cole Keller (49.04) Boys 800 Dash- Collin Clemens (1:58.36) Boys High Jump- Carter Day (1.90m) Girls Javelin Throw- McKenah Sears (39.26m) Boys 4x200 Meter Relay- Jacob McAhan, Logan Pratt, Carter Vrlenich, and Cole Keller (1:28.57) Boys 4x400 Meter Relay- Carter Vrlenich, Keagan Hart, Logan Pratt, and Cole Keller (3:22.81) Grain Valley’s numbers in track have been strong this season. In part due to the recruiting effort of coaches like David Allie. A fact that Lady Eagles head track coach Brian Winckler was quick to point out. Winckler was joined by head boys track coach Eric Stone in throwing praise at the student athletes and assistant coaches who have been instrumental in the success of both teams this Spring. “The quality of work ethic from the girls this season has been impressive. Our coaching staff has done a tremendous job of getting kids out for this sport. Our numbers are way up this season, for a total of 60 more boys and girls out for track when compared to last year. That is pretty impressive considering going through COVID-19,” Winckler said. “Our chemistry has not been affected by the jump in numbers either. We continue to see personal bests by our kids as the season progresses.” Winckler continued, “Coaches being willing to have conversations with kids about running track has helped. Coach Allie has done a tremendous job. We have more throwers than we ever had. His ability to identify talent and get it out for this sport has been great.” “Kids are having fun and that has spread through word of mouth. We start every practice with a group stretch and a dance party on the girls side.” “We measure our success by results and level of intensity. Our goal is to get out and compete against the best. We have done that all year. This is the toughest district in the State of Missouri, and we are excited that we get to be a part of it.” Stone had no hesitation conveying how enjoyable this season has been for him personally after not getting to watch kids compete last season due to the pandemic. A point of pride for Stone is the fact that there were first time district performers at the meet. Something that is only matched for Stone by the willingness to compete his team has displayed consistently. “At the end of the day, if this team competes and lets the chips fall where they may, that is all you can ask. The comradery on display within our team as well as those that we are matched up against is fun to watch,” Stone said. Eric Rhymes finishes tenth in the boys long jump at 5.94 meters. Photo credit: Valley News staff Ella Casey finishes 6th in the girls' 3200 race with a time of 12:12.28.
Photo credit: Valley News staff by John Unrein Smiles adorned the faces of the Lady Eagles post-game team huddle following their 14-0 victory over the visiting Ruskin Golden Eagles on May 17th. An object was being passed around the team in concealment prior to the secret getting out. The item was a 100th goal inscribed game ball commemorating Raena Childers scoring landmark during her career at Grain Valley. A plateau the senior reached by scoring five goals during the opening round of the Class 3 District 14 tournament match. “Our goal has been to remain consistent down the stretch. That has made practice tough recently. Our motivation for that is as we advance through the postseason, competition will become increasingly tougher,” Childers said. “I made scoring a hundred goals something that I wanted to accomplish this season. It is pretty amazing. I did not realize until after the game that tonight was when I reached that achievement.” Childers concluded, “What I want most is the next win. We have a high ceiling as a team and must take things as we progress through districts and sectionals one game at a time.” Grain Valley was consistent in their approach on offense throughout the game. The Lady Eagles maneuvered the soccer ball through their middle three while looking to find their forwards for wide shots on goal. Success of the strategy implemented by Lady Eagles head soccer coach Tyler Nichol may be found in the 27-2 shots on goal advantage for Grain Valley against their opponent. “Our speed of play tonight was good. We were decisive on when to dribble or take players on. Scoring opportunities were created by the blend of passing and shot accuracy we presented,” Nichol said. “Our focus now turns to our next game. At this point in the season, regardless of who your opponent is, you must prepare like it is a state championship game. You are facing single game elimination. The girls on the team have named it ‘May Madness’ appropriately.” Nichol continued, “Raena (Childers) is a phenomenal player. Obviously, someone who is going on to play at Power Five Division One school speaks to her talent level. The character of Raena the person and the way she carries herself as a leader is even more important.” Joining the strong supporting cast for the Lady Eagles were forward Annabelle Totta and goalkeeper Camihle Williams who would score two goals and provide the shutout in net, respectively. Both Totta and Williams represent part of the youth of Grain Valley’s varsity roster that are making contributions as underclassmen. At the point of twenty one games into the season it is not hard to believe that both have matured past their age on the soccer field. “We moved the ball tonight through keeping our heads up and finding players that were open. None of us were selfish. It is fun to continue to win and we will push to state hopefully,” Totta said. Williams added, “We were strategic tonight about keeping things simple. That allowed us to score. I am prouder of my team than the shutout in goal tonight. They made this possible.” The Lady Eagles soccer team moves their record to 18-2-1 on the season as they advance in the playoffs. The Grain Valley Lady Eagles soccer team huddles to celebrate their Class 3 District 14 tournament win and Raena Childers 100th career goal.
Photo credit: Valley News staff In an email to district parents, Grain Valley Schools announced they have discontinued the mask mandate effective immediately.
From the email: "We have decided to discontinue our mask mandate, effective immediately. Mask use is now optional for children and adults who wish to wear one in our schools, on our buses, or in other district facilities. This decision follows Friday’s announcement by Jackson County officials that the county public health order was ended." The district stated it would "strongly recommend face coverings for individuals who are not fully vaccinated, consistent with Jackson County officials and CDC guidelines." Additionally, the district reaffirmed persons not fully vaccinated who are exposed to someone with COVID-19 will still need to be isolated for 14 days. |
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