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(StatePoint) Very common in adults and on the rise in children, heel pain continues to be the number one reason patients seek care from foot and ankle surgeons. While experts say there are many reasons for heel pain, including bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, bone bruises, fractures, growth spurts and nerve pain, the most common cause is plantar fasciitis, a condition that one in 10 people will suffer from in their lifetime.
According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), plantar fasciitis can have serious repercussions if left untreated. Here’s what to know: What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes in which the fascia becomes irritated and then inflamed. Symptoms include pain on the bottom of the heel, pain in the arch of the foot, and swelling on the bottom of the heel. For many, the pain is worse upon arising and increases over a period of months. A telltale sign of mechanical issues in the foot, those with overly flat feet or high-arched feet are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis. Lifestyle factors can also play a role. Wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts abnormal strain on the plantar fascia. This is particularly evident when one’s job requires long hours on the feet. Obesity and overuse may also contribute to plantar fasciitis. How is it Treated? “We typically treat plantar fasciitis conservatively, at first,” said Michael J. Cornelison, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon and president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “This can include a combination of remedies, including rest, exercises that stretch the calf muscles, orthotics, icing the heel, over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, supportive footwear and physical therapy.” Most patients respond well to conservative treatments. However, depending on the severity of the plantar fasciitis, additional therapies may be required, including: • Injection Therapy: Growth factor injections and platelet rich plasma injections are used to boost the body’s healing response and help repair injured tissue. • Shockwave Therapy: This in-office treatment uses sound waves delivered over the skin to slightly damage the tissue and stimulate the body’s natural repair process. This helps the plantar fasciitis heal and relieves pain symptoms without making an incision. Patients can expect to be up and moving immediately after treatment, but it may take three to six months to see results. • Ultrasonic Treatment: In this newer procedure, a small incision is made into the heel of the foot and a probe directs ultrasonic energy at the fascia to break down bad tissue and help the healing process. A diagnostic ultrasound tool is used to create an image of the inside of the foot and guide the probe. Patients may need to wear a boot immediately after the procedure for up to two weeks and they can expect to see improvements anywhere from three to six months after the procedure. • Surgery: Also called a plantar fasciotomy, this minimally invasive, minimally traumatic surgical treatment involves making a small incision through the heel into the damaged tendon to try to lengthen it and relieve tension. Patients tend to recover in six to 10 weeks, but it may take up to three months to resume exercise and more vigorous activities. No matter what kind of treatment a patient undergoes, the underlying causes that led to the condition may remain. Preventive measures, such as wearing supportive shoes, stretching and using custom orthotic devices, are the mainstay of long-term treatment for plantar fasciitis. For more heel pain information and to find a foot and ankle surgeon near you, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the patient education website for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of August 17-23, 2022.
August 17, 2022 PHQ Walk-in Report - Motor Vehicle Accident 1100 Block SW Dean Dr Parking Complaint SW Ryan Rd / SW Cross Creek Dr Animal At Large Sni-A-Bar / SW Eagles Pkwy Motorist Assist Main St / SW Eagles Pkwy Area Check - Smoke in Residential Area PHQ Citizen Contact August 18, 2022 NW Woodbury / NW Valley Ridge Area Check - Road Rage Incident 300 Block Walnut St Suspicious Person 300 Block Main St Business Verification PHQ Walk-in Report - Forgery PHQ Walk-in Report - Stealing 700 Block N Main St Suspicious Activity NW Dillingham / NW Persimmon Dr Juveniles on Dirt Bikes 1200 Block Buckner Tarsney Rd Road Rage Incident 700 Block SW Tisha Ln Disturbance 600 Block SW Ridgeview Dr Alarm SW Nelson / SW Highland Area Check - Juveniles on Go Carts August 19, 2022 400 Block NW Jefferson St Stolen Vehicle PHQ Citizen Contact 1900 Block of NW Rosewood Dr Check the Welfare 300 Block Old US 40 Hwy Motorist Assist 300 Block NE Coldwater Creek Rd Disturbance 400 Block NW Rust Ct Citizen Contact PHQ Walk-in Report - Child Custody 900 Block NW Dogwood Dr Citizen Contact PHQ Found Property 100 Block NE Sunny Lane Verbal Disturbance SW Highland / SW Nelson Dr ATVs on Roadway SW Eagles Pkwy / Main St Panic Alarm PHQ Citizen Contact 600 Block SW Brome Dr Trespass August 20, 2022 1200 Block NW Woodbury Dr Attempt to Contact 1200 Block NW Hickorywood Ct Attempt to Contact PHQ Warrant Confirmation 1400 Block NE Mary Ct Follow-up August 21, 2022 1000 Block SW Ryan Rd Alarm SW Highland / SW Woodland Dr Go-Carts / Motorcycles in Roadway 1200 Block NW Phelps Ct Attempt to Contact 600 Block Yennie Ave Check the Welfare August 22, 2022 300 Block Walnut St Follow-up PHQ Citizen Contact Dillingham / NW Crestwood Suspicious Person 200 Block NW Jefferson St Follow-up PHQ Citizen Contact 200 Block NW Woodbury Dr Area Check - Trespass 700 Block SW Tisha Ln Parking Complaint 1200 Block RD Mize Rd Alarm 1300 Block SW Minter Way Animal At Large NW Jefferson St / NW Valley Ridge Dr Motor Vehicle Accident 1100 Block NW Hickory Ct Missing Person August 23, 2022 Buckner Tarsney / NE Hoot Owl Student Missed Bus 700 Block Main St Agency Assist - CJC - Child Locked in Car 1200 Block NW Hilltop Ln Stealing 200 Block SW Rock Creek Check the Welfare 1100 Block NE McQuerry Check the Welfare 600 Block NW Jefferson St Alarm PHQ Walk-In Report - Referred to OGPD 400 Block SW Montana Ridge Dr Disturbance PHQ Citizen Contact 1100 Block NE McQuerry Check for Dogs Locked in Car 1100 Block NW Persimmon Dr Leaving the Scene of an Accident 1100 Block NW Bush Dr Alarm Additional calls for service: Order of protection: 1 Domestic violence: 1 by Michael Smith The Grain Valley football team got a stiff test one week before the regular season begins. In Friday’s preseason jamboree, the Eagles got to face off against two Class 6 schools in Lee’s Summit and last year’s state runner-up Liberty North. Facing that competition, even in a scrimmage atmosphere, could prove to be valuable for Grain Valley. It will take on defending Suburban White Conference champion Fort Osage, who knocked the Eagles out of the playoff in the Class 5 state quarterfinals last season in a 35-0 victory, at 7:00pm next Friday in the season opener at Fort Osage High School. “It should be a knockdown, drag out,” Grain Valley head coach David Allie said. Even against stiff competition, the Eagles held their own as they showed flashes of brilliance on offense and defense at Lee’s Summit High School. In the jamboree, the teams rotated between offense and defense. It began with each team running eight plays on offense and defense against both opposing teams, with possessions starting from the offense’s 30-yard line. After that, each team ran five to eight plays starting from the defense’s 20-yard line. “It was good competition. It gave us some work,” junior linebacker Cole Elliott said. “I think we did a good job against some good schools.” On defense, the Eagles surrendered three total touchdowns. Lee’s Summit scored one when starting from the Grain Valley’s 20-yard line on a 15-yard pass. Liberty North scored two. One from Grain Valley’s 20 and the other from its own 30. On Liberty North’s first offensive play from the 30, Liberty North when all-state quarterback Sam Van Dyne hit a wide-open Xavier Horn on a 70-yard bomb on a play action pass. The Eagles held Liberty North out of the end zone on the ensuing seven plays. “In the secondary, we need to work on reading the guards, tackles and tight ends better,” senior safety Keagan Hart said. “Overall, I think we played fine tonight. We came out aggressive.” Before that, the Eagles limited Lee’s Summit to just one first down on eight plays on drives that started at the 30. One play stood out in particular when Elliott tackled a Tiger ball carrier on a screen pass for a 2-yard loss. “I got my reads, and I went down and made the hit,” Elliott said. Allie also noted that defensive end Jake Allen was a bright spot on defense as he made things tough for opposing offensive tackles. “Jake Allen had a motor and I think there were a couple of times on the edge where he was held,” Allie said. “They didn’t call it. He is forcing some pretty good offensive linemen to resort to cheating.” Added Hart: “Brody (Baker) did well. He always comes down and makes plays. Our D line was good, and they always made plays.” On offense, the Eagles were solid in the running game. Senior quarterback Caleb Larson gained 14 yards on two carries, senior running back Christian Lanear had eight yards on two carries and sophomore DJ Harris five carries for 22 yards. On the Eagles’ lone touchdown, on a possession that started from the Liberty North 20. Harris had strong runs of 12 and 7, which set up Larson’s 1-yard touchdown pass to Hart on a play-action pass. “I thought they performed great,” Hart said of the running backs. “It’s hard when you’re just going against each other in practice until this point. It’s really nice to go up against someone else and see new competition. I think those guys hit the holes hard and followed their blockers.” In the passing game, Olah was able to show what he could do. He consistently created separation against opposing cornerbacks and had three catches for 35 yards. One catch included a 18-yard catch-and-run following a sidearm throw from Larson. However, Olah fumbled right before the goal line and Lee’s Summit recovered the ball. “On the 18-yard gain, we had the defense beat on the fade, but there was too much pressure on Caleb so he couldn’t step into the throw,” Allie said. “He made a nice move but unfortunately lost the ball.” The play was one of three turnovers Grain Valley committed, which included two interceptions by Larson. That is something Allie said he wants to get cleaned up before next Friday. “We can’t do that,” Allie noted. “It doesn’t matter what we do … there were bright spots, but we can’t give them more opportunities to have the ball, especially one near the end zone. On the pick against Lee’s Summit, Caleb tried to do too much. We are hopefully getting that out of our system.” Grain Valley senior quarterback Caleb Larson drops back to pass against Lee's Summit during Friday's preseason jamboree at Lee's Summit High School. Photo credit: Michael Smith Junior Grain Valley quarterback Brek Sloan warms up on the sideline. Photo credit: Michael Smith
by Michael Smith The Grain Valley volleyball team had an outstanding 2021 campaign. The Eagles finished with a 24-5-2 record and their second consecutive Suburban White Conference championship. However, they fell in three sets to Blue Springs South in the district tournament and will be looking for more postseason success this time around. And they will try to make a deep playoff run without four seniors that graduated in May, who got varsity playing time in 2021. But head coach Tori Squires in confident this version of the Eagles can have a good season. “I think this senior class is bringing in a lot of leadership,” Squiers said. “Some of the younger players are stepping up as well. We have the talent.” Squiers noted that the schedule in 2022 should better prepare the Eagles for the postseason as the team will face strong non-conference teams like Blue Springs, Blue Springs South, Lee’s Summit, and Lee’s Summit West. “That’s where we struggled last year, we didn’t have that kind of competition before the playoffs.” Squiers said. “We didn’t play the higher class teams throughout the season. I think that will help us this year, having more of an insight of what we will be facing at districts.” Added senior setter Dru Iles: “I think it’s going to be really good for us to play tougher teams because last year we dominated. It will prepare us for districts.” At the net, Adelyn Bybee will lead the Eagles. The 6-foot-1 senior racked up 259 kills, 24 blocks, 20 aces and 101 digs in 31 games for Grain Valley in 2021. Bybee will be a right side hitter and joining her will be Kayla Gallagher, who will be playing at outside hitter and got some playing time off the bench and made an impact for the Eagles last season. “She has made huge strides,” Squiers said of Gallagher. “We’re hoping she can be our sixth rotational player.” Added Bybee: “I am excited to work with them on blocking schemes and helping them set up shots.” Blue Springs transfer Izabella West and Allison Schaffer could also contribute as right side hitters. At middle hitter, the Eagles will have two new rotational players as junior Megan Davies and senior Caton Day. “We have some really strong hitters,” Gallagher said, “And our serving is pretty good too.” Those players will be in a 6-2 formation which will involve two setters, Iles and Allison Koepkey, both of whom played significant time on the floor last season. “You have to be a good leader and you have to lead the court,” Squiers said of the setter position. “You have to be able to make intense calls in critical situations and so they both do a good job of that. They bring a bubbly good personality to the team, and they stay upbeat. That’s what we need.” Squiers also had high praise for junior Haylie Jennings, who will take over as the team’s libero. “Haylie Jennings is amazing,” Squiers said. “She attends the most summer weight (sessions) and she will not stop until she gets to the ball. She is hustling to every ball and in every drill. She gives it 100 percent and she is very athletic. She’s very competitive.” The junior said she looking forward to the opportunity to start in the back row. “I know I have some big shoes to fill. (Addison Baumgardner) was really good,” Jennings said. “I am excited to work with some new players in the back row. I have played with these girls for a while, so I have great chemistry with them.” With a solid mix of newcomers and returning starters, Squiers and her players are aiming to win their third consecutive conference title and make a deep postseason run. “We want to go as far as we can and this year, we want to do it as a team,” Iles said. “Last year, we kind of split off as individuals as soon as districts hit. I think we are going to focus on the team energy this year.” From left, senior setter Dry Iles, senior outside hitter Madelyn Bybee, sophomore outside hitter Kayla Gallagher and junior libero Haylie Jennings will be a part of a Grain Valley volleyball team that will look to win its third consecutive conference championship in 2022. Photo credit: Michael Smith
With fall just around the corner, plans for the Grain Valley Fair are coming together. The Fair will be held on the grounds behind Armstrong Park and the Community Center on Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th. The Grain Valley Fair Community Parade will begin at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 10th.
Joe's Old Fashioned Family Fun Carnival will return again this year, and plans to bring two new rides, including a ferris wheel. The carnival also plans to include photo booths, and will be able to accept credit/debit cards along with cash for carnival tickets. MO Country will be running the Beer Garden and plan to expand on the selection offered in the past. According to Fair board member Mike Todd, there will be plenty of food options for fair goers. "Food Truck Alley will be full of some of our favorite trucks from Food Truck Friday, plus Burger Barn from Crossroads Church, and Joeshmoes will be partnering with First Baptist Church to bring some goodies. In addition to a variety of crafts and vendors, a full weekend of entertainment is planned. "We have a great music selection both Friday and Saturday including bringing back music all day long on Saturday this year. Great local bands including Grindstone and Dan Strack and the Pro Pickers. Plus, top regional acts The Steve Miller Experience, Poison Overdose, and Almost Kiss in full makeup," Todd said. For more information on the Grain Valley Fair, visit http://www.grainvalleyfair.org or follow the Fair on Facebook (@grainvalleyfair). Valley Community Church volunteers loaded up trailers and headed out on August 16th for the sixth year of a project to provide school supplies for every kindergarten student in Grain Valley. The church purchased supplies for 340 students this year. "It's always a lot of fun for us and we are honored to do it. We look forward to another awesome school year," Valley Community Church Pastor Jason Williams said. Volunteers from Valley Community Church and Prairie Branch Elementary staff unload a trailer full of supplies for each of the school's kindergarteners. Valley Community Church supplied every kindergarten class in the Grain Valley School District. Photo credit: Valley News staff
Missouri non-farm payroll employment increased by 24,800 jobs from June 2022 to July 2022, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by three-tenths of a percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 10,500 jobs and government employment increased by 14,300 jobs. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5 percent in July 2022, down from 2.8 percent in June 2022.
Over the year, there was an increase of 52,500 jobs from July 2021 to July 2022, and the unemployment rate decreased by 1.8 percentage points, from 4.3 percent in July 2021 to 2.5 percent in July 2022. While the data is preliminary and subject to revision, the preliminary July 2022 unemployment rate of 2.5 percent is the lowest recorded seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Missouri since the data series began in 1976. The previous low was 2.8 percent in June 2022. The decrease is due to a decline of more than 18,000 in the civilian labor force, with both the number of employed and the number of unemployed down over the month. The labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratios declined as well. UNEMPLOYMENT Missouri's smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by three-tenths of a percentage point in July 2022, declining to 2.5 percent from the revised June 2022 rate of 2.8 percent. The July 2022 rate was 1.8 percent lower than the July 2021 rate. A year ago, the state's seasonally adjusted rate was 4.3 percent. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 77,925 in July 2022, down by 6,986 from June's 84,911. The national unemployment rate decreased from 3.6 in June 2022 to 3.5 in July 2022. Missouri's unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for the last five years. The state's not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased in July 2022, rising by six-tenths of a percentage point to 2.9 percent from the June 2022 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 2.3 percent. A year ago, the not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 4.5 percent. The corresponding not-seasonally-adjusted national rate for July 2022 was 3.8 percent. Missouri's labor force participation rate was 62.5 percent in July 2022, down 0.5 points compared to June, but four-tenths of a percentage point higher than the national rate of 62.1 percent. Missouri's employment-population ratio was 60.9 percent in July 2022, down from 61.2 percent in June, and nine-tenths of a percentage point higher than the national rate of 60.0 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate was 2.5 percent in July 2022, one percent lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for the last five years. EMPLOYMENT Missouri's non-farm payroll employment was 2,927,200 in July 2022, up by 24,800 from the revised June 2022 figure. The June 2022 total was revised downward from the preliminary estimate by 2,000 jobs. Goods-producing industries increased by 4,900 jobs over the month, with manufacturing gaining 3,600 jobs while mining, logging, and construction gained 1,300 jobs. Private service-providing industries increased by 5,600 jobs between June 2022 and July 2022. Employment in private service-providing industries increased in leisure and hospitality (3,400 jobs); professional and business services (2,200 jobs); other services (2,200 jobs); and trade, transportation, and utilities (600 jobs). Employment decreased in educational and health services (-1,700 jobs); financial activities (-1,000 jobs); and information (-100 jobs). Government employment increased by 14,300 jobs over the month with gains in local government (14,800 jobs) and federal government (400 jobs). Over the year, total payroll employment increased by 52,500 jobs from July 2021 to July 2022. The largest gain was in professional and business services (20,400 jobs); followed by leisure and hospitality (12,500 jobs); mining, logging, and construction (8,500 jobs); other services (6,600 jobs); manufacturing (6,000 jobs); trade, transportation, and utilities (2,300 jobs); and information (300 jobs). Employment decreased in financial activities (-1,900 jobs) and educational and health services (-1,500 jobs). Government employment decreased over the year, with a loss of 700 jobs. The largest governmental employment decrease was in federal government (-1,900 jobs). Employment increased over the year in state government (1,000 jobs) and local government (200 jobs). Read the full report at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report. By POWRi (Grain Valley, MO)
Kory Schudy would use low-line precision through late-race dramatics to earn the throne as King of Kansas City with the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League at Valley Speedway to notch his ninth career league feature victory in thrilling fashion. Early on track accomplishments would witness Kory Schudy clock fast-time in hot laps with a 13.793-second lap as Anthony Nicholson and Cody Baker would each earn a heat racing victory. Soaring into the initial start would see the high-point qualifier and pole-sitting Cody Baker combat front-row companion Jack Wagner into the first pair of corners with Wagner gaining the early race lead in the first few laps as Baker, Kory Schudy, Wesley Smith, and Anthony Nicholson all battled in close contention for the front. Slicing and dicing through the field with multiple lines of racing would witness Wagner leading until the mid-race point when Kory Schudy would use inside momentum to grab first as Jack would spin trying to retake the lead in turn one. Holding the pack of hungry WAR drivers at bay, Kory Schudy would be the driver to beat as a late-developing high-line would nearly alter the outcome with Wesley Smith and Cody Baker each going to the top in hopes of finding speed. “When you're leading like that it’s almost like you are a sitting duck up-front, I didn’t know that the top would come in as it did. I didn’t hear Wesley up there until it was almost too late, I knew it was close, feels good to win fun races like that.” stated the newly crowned King of Kansas City Kory Schudy in the Valley Speedway victory lane. Finding the fastest running line, Kory Schudy would hold the front of the field to notch his league-leading third win this season within POWRi WAR as Wesley Smith would wheel his way to very close runner-up placement by a .02-second margin with Xavier Doney placing in the final podium position. Maintaining a solid showing all night pole-sitter Cody Baker would hold steady to finish fourth as Anthony Nicholson rounded out the top-five finishers for the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League feature event for King of Kansas City at Valley Speedway. POWRi WAR Sprint League | Valley Speedway | 8/13/22: Hoosier Racing Tire Top Time: 28-Kory Schudy (13.793) Advanced Racing Suspension Heat Race 1 Winner: 16-Anthony Nicholson Auto Meter Heat Race 2 Winner: 38-Cody Baker MVT Services High Point Qualifier: 38-Cody Baker Toyota Racing Development Hard Charger: 1JR-Steven Russell (+8) Lucas Oil Feature Winner: 28-Kory Schudy Lucas Oil A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 28-Kory Schudy[5]; 2. 12-Wesley Smith[4]; 3. 74-Xavier Doney[10]; 4. 38-Cody Baker[1]; 5. 16-Anthony Nicholson[3]; 6. 77-Jack Wagner[2]; 7. 2-Luke Howard[7]; 8. 1JR-Steven Russell[16]; 9. 73-Samuel Wagner[9]; 10. 33-Bryson Smith[15]; 11. 88-Chad Tye[6]; 12. 41-Brad Wyatt[8]; 13. 45-Jesse Bebee[14]; 14. 88G-Garrett Hulsey[12]; 15. 52-Dean Bowers[13]; 16. B52-Blake Bowers[11]; 17. 26-Zach Clark[17]. Advanced Racing Suspension Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 16-Anthony Nicholson[3]; 2. 28-Kory Schudy[4]; 3. 2-Luke Howard[1]; 4. 12-Wesley Smith[9]; 5. 73-Samuel Wagner[6]; 6. 74-Xavier Doney[8]; 7. 52-Dean Bowers[5]; 8. 1JR-Steven Russell[7]; 9. (DNS) 26-Zach Clark. Auto Meter Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 38-Cody Baker[6]; 2. 77-Jack Wagner[7]; 3. 88-Chad Tye[5]; 4. 41-Brad Wyatt[4]; 5. B52-Blake Bowers[1]; 6. 88G-Garrett Hulsey[3]; 7. 33-Bryson Smith[2]; 8. 45-Jesse Bebee[8]. Next, for the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League will be Central Missouri Speedway in Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, August 27th. Results: B MODIFIEDS A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 81-Austin Charles[1]; 2. 73T-Truman Asher[3]; 3. 36-Travis Alexander[2]; 4. 14-Zach Nitsch[4]; 5. 12H-Drew Hilt[6]; 6. 13U-Dylan Bruhn[5]; 7. (DNS) 55-Lance Dixon Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 81-Austin Charles[2]; 2. 36-Travis Alexander[4]; 3. 73T-Truman Asher[6]; 4. 14-Zach Nitsch[5]; 5. 13U-Dylan Bruhn[7]; 6. 12H-Drew Hilt[3]; 7. (DNF) 55-Lance Dixon[1] PURE STOCKMOKAN A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 0-Chase Galvan[2]; 2. 90-Terry Moss[3]; 3. C7-Josh Marshall[1]; 4. 69R-RIchard Jameson[4]; 5. 3B-Darrin Christy[5]; 6. 17-Ray Lindgren[6]; 7. (DNF) 14-Cody Ohrenberg[7] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 0-Chase Galvan[1]; 2. C7-Josh Marshall[5]; 3. 69R-RIchard Jameson[2]; 4. 90-Terry Moss[6]; 5. 3B-Darrin Christy[3]; 6. (DNF) 17-Ray Lindgren[7]; 7. (DNF) 14-Cody Ohrenberg[4] MOD LITES A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 46-Dillon Raffurty[8]; 2. 1JR-Justin Kinderknecht[9]; 3. 75-Justin Raffurty[7]; 4. 4K-Garrett Stonum[4]; 5. 41-Michael Raffurty[6]; 6. 3-Nathan Wolfe[3]; 7. 98-Jeff Raffurty[5]; 8. 84-Joe Gunn[1]; 9. (DNF) 34-Tyler Furrell[2] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 75-Justin Raffurty[4]; 2. 3-Nathan Wolfe[2]; 3. 98-Jeff Raffurty[3]; 4. 1JR-Justin Kinderknecht[5]; 5. 84-Joe Gunn[1] Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 46-Dillon Raffurty[4]; 2. 4K-Garrett Stonum[2]; 3. 41-Michael Raffurty[3]; 4. 34-Tyler Furrell[1] E MODS MOKAN. A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 33-Jeremy Curless[2]; 2. 86-Doug Brisbin[1]; 3. 33W-Kevin White[3]; 4. 27-Lee Kenney[4]; 5. (DNF) 00W-Nick Whalen[5] Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 86-Doug Brisbin[5]; 2. 33-Jeremy Curless[4]; 3. 33W-Kevin White[2]; 4. 27-Lee Kenney[3]; 5. 00W-Nick Whalen[1] 3 entries DIRT DEMONS A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 121-Eric Schmidt[1]; 2. 13JR-Nick Dangerfield[2]; 3. 26-Roman Stump[3] Heat 1 (6 Laps): 1. 121-Eric Schmidt[1]; 2. 13JR-Nick Dangerfield[2]; 3. 26-Roman Stump[3] by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society Last week’s article included the names of several old roads in Jackson County, specifically in the Grain Valley area. Because I’ve lived in Grain Valley for nearly three quarters of a century, I know how most of these roads got their name. I’m so old, I even remember many of the families for whom the roads were named! Some roads in the newer subdivisions are still being named for family members; some of those individuals have never lived in our community. In fifty or a hundred years will anyone wonder who they were? Will they even care? While I remember Bob Majors, several of the Nebgen brothers, Cleve and Shelton Fristoe, Levi Potts, Elmer Duncan, Lee Seymour and a few others, I ponder over how roads like Hardsaw, Howell, Sweeney, Rust and James Rollo Drive got their names. What does one do to have a road, a park, a stadium, a building, a school, or even a room named in their honor? And how have others, who made a significant contribution to our town, been left out? In the past, I have given a brief history of some of the roads, the football stadium and Matthews Elementary School, but over the next few weeks I hope to learn more history about the people behind other names we see in our community. If you know any history behind the name of any of our streets or roads, I hope you will pass it along to the Grain Valley Historical Society. I’ll let you know what I find out! This week, I’ll tell you about Major Road, 2 ½ miles south of town. Although the road now goes straight West from Buckner Tarsney to Cook Road, the original dirt road wound through the countryside, taking a much less direct route toward the Blue Springs Tarsney Road, now State Highway 7. I would also note that it is called “Major”, but the family name was Majors. Luther Majors came to Grain Valley from Kentucky, via Cass County, in 1872 and remained until his death on April 30, 1938. He and his wife Eva raised three children; Cora, Robert and Jennie. While I could find no record of any schooling, they would most likely have completed some elementary years at Stony Point. Cora and Jennie married and moved away; Cora to Oklahoma and Jennie to California. Robert, however, remained single and worked the family farm until his death in 1964 at age 86. At the time of his death, Bob had only one living relative, a nephew, Richard Vernon Vosburgh. I will need to do further research to discover what happened to the land. Photo credit: Grain Valley Historical Society
We always hear the claim that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why is this? It turns out that people who eat breakfast are actually able to make better food decisions throughout the day and tend to be a healthier weight than non-breakfast eaters. Starting the day with a good source of protein and fiber helps balance blood sugars for the remainder of the day, which provides for more stable energy and fewer cravings. Try this out for yourself, and see how you feel!
Breakfast really is an ideal opportunity to start your day fueled and energized! Guarantee a good start to your day by prepping quick, energy-boosting breakfasts filled with good-for-you ingredients. Look for breakfast options that include:
To get started, try meal-prepping this dietitian-approved prep-ahead smoothie pack recipe! It would be a wonderful on-the-go breakfast paired with 1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs. Green Good-Morning Smoothie Serves 2 (12 oz each) All you need: Freezer ingredients: ½ cup Hy-Vee frozen broccoli florets, cooked and cooled ½ cup Hy-Vee frozen unsweetened pineapple chunks ½ cup Hy-Vee frozen unsweetened sliced peaches ½ cup Hy-Vee frozen avocado chunks ½ cup lightly packed Full Circle Market organic baby spinach ½ cup lightly packed Full Circle Market organic baby kale ½ cup green seedless grapes ½ cup sliced zucchini 2 tbsp hulled hemp seed hearts Additional ingredients: 1 cup Hy-Vee original unsweetened almond milk 1 cup water All you do:
Recipe source: August 2022 Hy-Vee Seasons magazine For more ideas from Hy-Vee dietitians, visit hy-vee.com for additional nutrition services including Freezer Meal Prep Workshops and our Healthy Habits Menu Plan Program. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice. |
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