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by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society This photograph was given to the Grain Valley Historical Society by Winona Sharp Burgess. The photo was taken in 1945 and while it is labeled “Officers,” it must be a group photo taken on the night she was installed as Worthy Matron. At the Historical Society we also have her gavel which was made by John Perkins, Grand Patron.
Others in the picture are: Front Row: Laura Whittlesey, Vera Holland, Winona Sharp, John Perkins, Roy Van Loon, Anna Louise Poage, Billy Poage and Cecil Poage. Row 2: Mildred Harmon, Ida Ryan, Lucy Perkins, Sarah Tate, Bess Herrington, Pearl Savage, May Raines, Madge Warren, Birdie Davidson, Grace Heohn Stillions and Rosalie Walker. Row 3: Floyd Sharp, holding David Sharp, Opal Faulkenberry, Emma Hoehn, Zelma Barnett, Charlene. Richard, Ruby Johnson, Angeline Covington, Charlie Johnson and Walter Hoehn. While all are deceased (except Billy Poage) many of these names are still known by residents of Grain Valley. Mrs. Winona Sharp Burgess helped to start the Historical Society and she has a room named for her at the Community Center. I have been wanting to share this photograph since April but I’ve had limited success in learning more about the Order of the Eastern Star in Grain Valley. The Historical Society recently received a gift from Mr. Pat Costigan of Oak Grove. It is the History of Grain Valley, written by Mr. Frank Sebolt in 1937 or 1938. In the history he states, “At the present there are only four lodge organizations in operation. They are: Royal Neighbors, Modern Woodman, Eastern Stars and Masons. Previously there has been the Yoeman and the Modern Brotherhood of American.” While the date for the founding of Liberty Chapter No. 413 is unclear, it was consolidated with the Blue Springs Chapter in 1981so it must have existed for more than 50 years. Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister, or mother of a Master Mason, but the Order now allows other relatives as well as allowing Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls. While in high school (1960s) I remember that Job’s Daughters and Rainbow Girls were both active organization in Grain Valley. According to their mission statement “Eastern Star strives to take good people, through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service as well as through precept and example, to build an Order which is truly dedicated to Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness.” Mike Reeder, GVHS Class of 1966, was initiated in Liberty Chapter in February, 1975. He was the 2020 Worthy Grand Patron for Missouri. Visit the Historical Society to view other photos and keepsakes from the O. E. S. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Toast to Our Towns Gala, benefiting Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF). This year’s celebration of philanthropy will be 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.
Presented by Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., the in-person celebration will start at 7:00pm. THCF will award the Humanitarians of the Year, Corporate Citizen of the Year, and Service Awards during the event. Heartland Humanitarians of the Year, Jim and Mary Stilley. THCF will honor Jim and Mary Stilley for their efforts to promote education, embrace science and technology, and create a healthy, thriving community have made a lasting impact in Lee’s Summit and beyond. From early childhood education and historic preservation to domestic violence and genetic research, Jim and Mary are deeply devoted to improving their community’s quality of life. Serving on several Boards, both Jim and Mary are dedicated volunteers who freely give their time and talent. Mary served many years as a Board member on the Lee’s Summit School Board and Educational Foundation and was a member of her church’s mission committee, local P.E.O. chapter, and the Hope House capital campaign committee. Jim kept himself busy by serving on various boards and committees for the Raytown Kiwanis Club, Jackson County Historical Society, Lee’s Summit Symphony, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Library Institute, and Cave Springs Park. Jim spent nearly a decade volunteering his leadership to Truman Heartland Community Foundation as a Board member and past Chair. Both Jim and Mary have served on THCF Advisory committees, are fundholders and legacy donors, ensuring their philanthropic endeavors will continue to bear fruit for years to come. Heartland Corporate Citizen of the Year, Continental Siding Continental Siding has been a fixture in the Independence community for nearly 40 years, with core values steeped in innovation and integrity. While Covid-19 forced many businesses to lay off employees and shut down operations, Owner and President Alec Cook continued to pay his 2,000 employees, even if they were unable to work. In addition, to further ensure the financial stability of both his employees and those they know and love during the crisis, he gave each employee a bonus and an additional $500 to pay it forward and help someone in need. When the pandemic impacted local fundraising events, like the SantaCaliGon Days Festival, Continental Siding worked tirelessly to find additional resources to help the Independence Chamber of Commerce continue its good work. These generous efforts set a high bar for other Chamber members, bringing in more than $75,000 in annual memberships to help sustain the Chamber and protect jobs. From funding scholarships for students at his alma mater, Truman High School, donating the company’s advertising budget to bolster local charitable giving, volunteering on numerous boards, and attending charity events, Alec and Continental Siding make a significant positive impact in the local community every day. Heartland Service Awards To recognize their extraordinary efforts in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, THCF will honor six local healthcare professionals with Heartland Service Awards to recognize their exemplary leadership during the crisis. Centerpoint Medical Center - Lorraine Duncan, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medical Specialist Truman Medical Center Lakewood - Laura Anstaett Peckham, RN, MHA, MBA, NEA-BC - Senior Director, Community and Family Medicine and Medicine Specialties St. Mary’s Hospital - Angela Haley, BSN, RN - Cardiology Services, Pulmonary Rehab, & Interventional Radiology Manager Lee’s Summit Medical Center - J. C. Ireland, DO - Critical Care Physician Saint Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit - Susie Krug, RN, BSN, MHA, CENP - Chief Nursing Officer Children’s Mercy Hospital - Amy Latimer RN, BSN, MSN, CPN - Department Director of Nursing For more information about Toast to Our Towns Gala sponsorship opportunities, table reservations, tickets, or those being honored, please visit www.thcf.org/Toast-to-Our-Towns-Gala or call 816.836.8189. Tasha Lindsey, Executive Director, Grain Valley Partnership, is one of thirty participants in the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Missouri program.
The Missouri Chamber is celebrating three decades of its exclusive professional development program. Founded in 1990, Leadership Missouri identifies current and emerging leaders to enhance their leadership skills and deepen their knowledge of the state. Due to the program being postponed for pandemic safety reasons in 2020, the 2021 participants comprise the 30th class. The class kicks off June 16 in Saint Louis and over the following seven months will travel to Kansas City, Joplin, Jefferson City, Cape Girardeau and Chillicothe before concluding in Osage Beach. “We designed Leadership Missouri to elevate the talent of our state’s leadership pool and establish a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Over the past 30 years, all of our expectations for this program have been met — and more,” Daniel P. Mehan, Missouri Chamber President and CEO said. “Leadership Missouri is no less vital today than it was at its founding. Right now, Missouri needs strong leadership to help us confront important economic competitiveness issues. We need leaders who can work across industries and regions to unite our state. That is exactly what Leadership Missouri provides and the Missouri Chamber is proud to be offering this experience for the 30th time.” Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased from April 2021 to May 2021, but the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by a tenth of a percentage point. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 6,000 jobs over the month, with job gains in both goods-producing and service-providing industries. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in May 2021, up from 4.1 percent in April 2021.
With the initial wave of COVID-19 related layoffs now more than a year in the past, the six-figure over-the-year job losses that had characterized the Missouri labor market for the last nine months of 2020 and the first three months of 2021 were replaced with an increase of nearly 200,000 jobs from May 2020 to May 2021. Long-term improvement can be expected but short-term shortages of semiconductor chips may hold down employment in manufacturing in the next few months. Total payroll employment increased by 194,900 jobs from May 2020 to May 2021, reflecting the recovery from the job cuts brought on by the initial wave of COVID-19 infections. All but one of the major private-sector industry groups shared in the increases, with the largest gain in leisure & hospitality (+74,500 jobs), followed by trade, transportation & utilities (+32,100 jobs), educational & health services (+27,300 jobs) and professional & business services (+19,700 jobs). The sole private-sector exception was financial activities, which lost 1,700 jobs. Government employment also increased over the year, with a gain of 16,000 jobs concentrated in state and local government. With the temperatures already into the 90’s and the pools opening I feel it is a good idea to cover the two types of sunscreens available, their pros, and cons, and how to choose the one for you and your family in this situation.
Before that let us discuss what UVA, UVB, and UVC are and why we need to be concerned with them. Ultraviolet (UV) light waves are not visible by the human eye and are classified by wavelength. UVA has the longest wavelength where UVC has the shortest. UVC and some UVB are filtered out by the Ozone layer of the atmosphere, which leaves the remaining UVB and all the UVA to affect your exposed skin. UVB with its shorter wavelength only penetrates the top layers of your skin causing inflammation and damage (aka sunburn); whereas UVA rays can cause damage deeper in the skin which could lead to cellular changes (cancer potential). Two types of sunscreens The two types of sunscreens (Mineral and Chemical) work through two different mechanisms of protecting the skin from damage. Mineral sunscreens stay on the surface of the skin and physically block the penetration of both UVA and UVB rays through scattering and deflecting from the skin. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and absorb the UV rays. Once absorbed the rays are converted into heat and released through the skin. Which type of sunscreen you choose should be dependent upon not only the time/area you will be but also the activities in which you and your family will be participating. Review these pros/cons for both mineral and chemical sunscreens to help you make the appropriate decision. Mineral sunscreens pros/cons Pros Effective as soon as they are applied Block both UVA and UVB rays Not absorbed into the body Will not clog pores Cons Must be liberally applied (full coverage of skin) Visible as a white film on skin Can be rubbed, sweated, washed off easily Frequent reapplication Loose powder or spray-on types can be inhaled which can injure the lungs Chemical sunscreens pros/cons Pros Less product needed to fully cover area Product is easier to spread on skin Not visible once applied Cons Some UVA exposure could happen Needs time to become active once applied Can exacerbate rosacea, acne, hyperpigmentation Need for reapplication is dependent upon the amount of UVA/UVB rays absorbed, with no real indicator as to when the time for reapplication has approached. Absorbed into the body with no completed studies showing the effects of these compounds on the body in short term or long-term spans of time. Here are some things to consider as well with your choice: Read the ingredients Mineral – choose ones with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as they have the most studies on their safety and effectiveness Chemical – avoid Oxybenzone (linked to numerous health risks) Lotions are the best form Sprays can be more convenient, but lotions dramatically reduce potential inhalation and lung exposure Consider event Use a mineral type if you are going to be in direct sun for the majority of the time, but if you are going to be active in the water, or sweating/moving throughout the day, then a chemical type would be a better choice Apply properly It is better to apply a lower SPF lotion correctly than a high SPF incorrectly. Remember if it is a chemical sunscreen, there is a 20-minute wait period before it is fully active. Reapply At least every two hours place another coat on; especially if sweating or swimming and using mineral sunscreen or a chemical sunscreen in direct sun. I hope this helps you and your family in deciding which type of sunscreen is best for the situation you will be in and remember the best for today may not be the best for tomorrow. Please feel free to reach out to us at Info@Crosettis.com, or your care provider, with any questions about this article. Let me know if you would like me to write about a topic of your interest. by Tara Sallee, MS, RD, LD, Hy-Vee Corporate Dietitian It’s time to celebrate the men in our life! Men’s Health Week, celebrated Monday, June 14 through Sunday, June 20, helps raise awareness about preventable health problems found among men and boys.
Historically, men have been more susceptible to certain diseases than women due to hormone differences. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States and can be preventable through diet and exercise. At Hy-Vee, individuals can meet with a Hy-Vee dietitian for recommendations on how to prevent disease through a better diet, including discussing their individual recommended dietary allowance (RDA). RDA is the average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy people in a specific life stage. Simple steps men can take to improve their health include following their RDA, getting 30 minutes of daily exercise, reducing stress, getting 7-9 hours of sleep per night, having routine bloodwork done, and eating a lower sodium and saturated fat diet. The RDA for men aged 19-50 is as follows: Carbohydrates 130g Fiber 38g Protein 56g Calcium 1000mg Phosphorous 700mg Potassium 4700mg Iron 8mg Sodium 1500mg Folate 400ug Vitamin C 90mg Vitamin D 15ug The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice. Tara Sallee is a Hy-Vee corporate dietitian dedicated to helping people live healthier and happier lives. Tara received a Bachelor degree in dietetics and nutrition from Missouri State University. Tara went on to attend Kansas University Medical Center where she received her Master of Science degree in dietetics and nutrition and completed her dietetics internship. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With a passion for nutrition and wellness, Tara is dedicated to educating customers and promoting healthy lifestyles. The Fort Osage Board of Education took action at their June 8, 2021, meeting to purchase the former Rockin B Mercantile and Coffee Shop located at 26911 E US Hwy 24, Buckner, MO. The property sits between the District’s main campus and Buckner, MO.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for students and our community. Operating a business requires a set of skills that will help students well into the future. Beyond this learning experience for students, our goal is to create a welcoming environment for community members of all ages to enjoy,” Dr. Jason Snodgrass, Superintendent of Schools said. The business will be the new home of the Entrepreneurial Studies program from the Career and Technology Center at Fort Osage. Students in this program are from Fort Osage, Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Oak Grove school districts. Entrepreneurial Studies explores entrepreneurship through running a fully functional student run business. Students will learn about store operations, customer service, marketing and inventory management by operating the new business under the direction of their instructor and a food service manager. Other programs from the Career and Technology Center that will be involved the first year include the marketing and culinary arts programs. The business will be renamed by a committee of staff, students, and community members this summer. The entrepreneur students will begin class at the new location when school begins in August. A tentative opening of the coffee shop is scheduled for October 2021. Once open, the business will serve coffee and a limited food menu. Future plans include an event/meeting space for Fort Osage staff and the community. The student-run business is part of the District’s strategic initiative of Real World Learning that increases the number of graduates who leave high school ready for post secondary learning, work and life. “We are excited to further our work of ensuring all students are successful beyond high school by preparing them to continue their education or enter the workforce. This is just one of many opportunities Fort Osage is engaged in to provide real world learning opportunities for our students,” Snodgrass said. Metropolitan Community College has released the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. The 2,602 students who received Dean’s List recognition earned a GPA of at least 3.5 while being enrolled in six or more credit hours.
Grain Valley: Hallee Kay Ballinger Trevor A Bartlett Bianca A Bautista Rebecca Boom Stephanie Sue Branson Elizabeth Louise Favor Sophia Freire McKenzy Nicole Gauert Kaiden Harris Kylie Josephine Hawkins Aaron E Headley Jackie Nicole Jozefkowicz Ethan Syver Kalthoff Jordan Renae Lamb Megan Marsh Bailey Lorene McKay Hayden Dallas Mitchell Madison Montgomery Kevin Morris Haley Michelle Myers Leah Shae Niemeyer Alex Samuel Perez Sam M Petralie Mary B Phipps Danielle Nicole Picard Andy Andres Reyes Dalton Andrew Richard Diane Nicole Rodgers Rebecca Rubak Shannon Schlichting Angela G Strandburg Shuyler R Sullivan Matthew Sutliffe Travis Andrew Tovar Chelbi Marie Walk Gavin Lane Wolfe Quaker Window Products in Freeburg, Missouri, announced fifteen recipients of this year’s Thomas M. Knoll Memorial Scholarships. To be eligible, scholarship applicants must have a parent or legal guardian working at Quaker or they must be an employee themselves.
Landen Hinton, a graduate of Grain Valley High School, is the son of Edward Cannon, a Delivery Driver for Quaker, and a recipient of this year’s scholarship. Hinton will be studying Accounting at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Summer is finally here! The warm weather and long days are great for enjoying time with friends and family, but it also brings along three unwelcome guests to your backyard festivities – disease, weeds, and insects.
From brown patch to crabgrass to grubs, Westlake Ace Hardware offers these tips to identify and treat some of the most common pests that plague lawns during the summer. Dollar spot is one of the most common diseases that plague lawns every summer. Easily identified as small, silver-dollar-sized patches of brown grass, dollar spot affects nearly every type of turfgrass – including fescue, ryegrass, bluegrass, bermudagrass, and zoysiagrass. The disease tends to occur from late spring into autumn, particularly after periods of heavy rain or humidity and evening temperatures above 60 degrees F. In addition to keeping mowing heights around four inches and not over-watering the lawn during periods of excess precipitation and humidity, dollar spot and other turf diseases can be prevented and cured throughout the growing season with monthly (every four weeks) applications of a fungicide like BioAdvanced Granules. Powdery mildew is another common fungus that affects a wide variety of landscape plants. It’s easily identified as light gray or white powdery spots on leaves. Like dollar spot, powdery mildew thrives during periods of high precipitation and humidity and warm evening temperatures. Though rarely a fatal disease, it is unsightly and can rob plants of valuable nutrition – which causes weak stems, slow growth, and fewer blooms. To help prevent powdery mildew, thin out and relocate susceptible plants to improve airflow, make consistent applications (according to label instructions) of a copper fungicide like Bonide, and remove dead or diseased foliage (making sure to disinfect the tools afterward). When it comes to common summer weeds, crabgrass is king. Found in all types of lawns, it gets its name from the stems that radiate out from the main clump – which resemble crab legs. It loves hot and dry weather, can spread quickly, and leaves thousands of seeds in the ground that can germinate in the spring. Though it is far easier to prevent crabgrass growth in the early spring with one or two applications of a “preemergent” that both feeds the lawn and forms a barrier against weed germination, homeowners can also spot treat for it throughout the summer with a ready-to-use product like Ortho WeedClear. Insects like grubs, mosquitos, fleas, Japanese beetles, and ticks can devastate lawns and plants – and cause health issues for humans and pets alike. One of the best ways to prevent pests from ruining backyard summer fun is to avoid creating the right breeding ground for them. Regularly remove, replace, and clean all sources of water such as birdbaths – where pests like mosquitos can lay their eggs. Keep the grass cut and the landscape tidy, as overgrown areas make the perfect homes for all kinds of insects. |
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