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Matthew Killday, of Grain Valley, has been appointed to serve as chief marketing officer for Park University, effective Sept. 1. In his role as CMO, Killday will provide leadership in developing, presenting, achieving and monitoring the University’s strategic enrollment plan, and implementing a comprehensive, integrated marketing approach in support of enrollment goals. He will have direct oversight of the University’s digital and brand marketing functions, as well as virtual enrollment and customer relations management. Killday comes to Park University after serving as managing director at Thruline Marketing in Lenexa, Kan., since May 2018, and as chief operating officer for Premier Nursing Academy, which Thruline acquired in 2019. Killday also spent nearly eight years at Pinnacle Career Institute in Kansas City, Mo., in a variety of roles, including two years as its president and chief operating officer. In addition, he served as assistant director of admissions at DeVry University for five-plus years. Killday, a resident of Grain Valley, earned a Master of Business Administration degree from DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management from the University of Central Missouri. (StatePoint) The supplement industry is booming, with more than four in five Americans taking vitamins or supplements, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association. Despite their popularity, the FDA doesn’t test the effectiveness, safety or quality of supplements or their ingredients.
To help you navigate this largely unregulated industry, NovaFerrum, a leading manufacturer of iron supplements for children and adults whose products have been clinically proven safe, effective and well tolerated, offers the following primer: • Good sourcing. Where it comes from is almost as important as what’s in it. Manufacturers can cut corners by working with lower-quality global suppliers or operating in places that require little oversight. Look for products sourced and manufactured in the United States. • Proper dosage. There is wide variation in the amount of active ingredients in each supplement. Some iron supplements, for example, contain only slightly more iron than a glass of tap water. Make sure you get what you’re paying for. On the other hand, taking too high a dosage can be dangerous. Know the Tolerable Upper Intake Level or UL (the maximum amount you can ingest without negative side effects) of each supplement you take. • Truthful product claims. Don’t be fooled by product claims not backed by third parties. The “certified gluten-free” symbol on food packaging means stringent steps were followed to prevent gluten cross-contamination and that the food has been independently tested by a third party. Similarly, many products are listed as vegan, kosher and halal, but smart consumers know to look for those that are vegan-verified and Etimad Halal or Kosher certified. • The right ingredients. While organic is a good thing when you buy vegetables, when it comes to products that require a shelf-life, this might not be the best approach. Some popular “all-natural” supplements have been recalled due to bacterial contamination. Without some level of preservative, harmful bacteria can grow in liquid supplements and make users seriously ill. • Trustworthy brands. The supplement industry has experienced a number of lawsuits and recalls for issues related to ineffectiveness and adverse reactions. Do your homework. • Science-backed products. Don’t trust your family’s health to a formula cooked up in a kitchen sink. Seek scientifically proven solutions based on years of pharmaceutical and health care experience and recommended by licensed medical professionals. Choose only supplements that have voluntarily undergone full-scale, multi-year clinical trials to prove that they’re safe, effective and well-tolerated. • Easy ingestion. Look for infant and children’s products that actually taste good enough that they’ll take them. Also, when it comes to iron supplements, stick with formulations that reduce iron-related gastrointestinal side effects often experienced by people of all ages. • Doctor-approved solutions. What you put into your body impacts your health in myriad ways, so choosing a supplement is essentially making a medical decision. Don’t rely on slick advertising. Always get your doctor’s counsel. “Whether you’re taking supplements for athletic performance, to fill nutritional gaps or to boost wellness, it’s essential to make smart choices,” says Patrick Monsivais, CEO of NovaFerrum. “The good news is that with a little research, you can determine which are effective and made from high-quality ingredients, and which are a waste of money or, worse, potentially harmful.” by Michael Smith It was a situation head coach Brett Lewis had not seen before when playing Van Horn. The Grain Valley boys soccer coach said he was used to his team having to commit most of his players on defense against the Falcons in the past, but Tuesday’s game at home was different. His Eagles controlled possession for most of the game, but his team could not find the back of the net against a Van Horn team that committed most of its players to the defensive third of the field in a 1-0 loss in non-conference action. Despite the loss, Lewis was able to find a big positive. “They sat in and that is honestly a positive note for us because I don’t think there is a time where we played Van Horn where they are the team sitting in and we are the team attacking,” Lewis said. “That shows that we have the right mentality and we dominated most of that game and a lot more than they probably would like to admit." “They put a lot of bodies in front of the goal so it was tough to get shots off. I am proud of the way the guys responded even when things weren’t going our way.” The Eagles outshot Van Horn 11-5 (5-2) on goal but had trouble getting clean shots off against a wall of Falcon defenders throughout. To make things tougher, Grain Valley junior defender Isaiah Johnson got his second yellow card of the game with 16 minutes left in the game, which resulted in a red card and an automatic ejection. That forced the Eagles to play a man down for the rest of the game. But even then, Grain Valley was able to control possession. “The ball was still on their part of the field the majority of the time,” Lewis said. “I am proud of the grit they showed. That’s going to help in the second half of the season and in the postseason psychologically. We were a man down against a very good Van Horn team that went to a final four last year." “We can play with these guys and we can beat them if we can put in a couple of opportunities.” It helped Van Horn’s cause to play a defense-heavy scheme due to an early goal from senior midfielder Enil Arteaga. Sophomore forward Diego Escutia fed a short cross to him and he drilled a shot into the net near the top of the penalty box early in the first half for the only goal of the game. “They had two shots on goal the whole game,” Lewis said. “They played it out to the right, then played it into their good player in the middle. It was a layoff to him and he hit a great shot. My goalie didn’t see it. It was kind of frustrating. We just had to find their one dangerous player and we didn’t find him quick enough.” The Eagles fell to 2-2 after the loss. The Grain Valley boys soccer team breaks down the post game huddle following a 1-0 loss to Van Horn in non-conference action. Photo credit: Michael Smith
The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of August 31 – September 6, 2022.
August 31, 2022 1400 Block of Olympic Dr. Alarm Sni-A-Bar & SW Shorthorn Dr Area Check-C&I Golf Cart 1600 Block of Eagles Pkwy Suspicious Vehicle 800 Block of SW Montana Ridge Dr. Verbal Distrubance 800 Block of SW Montana Ridge Dr. Physical Disturbance 1000 Block of E Ryan Rd Alarm 200 Block of NW Jefferson St Citizen Contact 1100 Block of SW Smith St Agency Assist-BSPD PHQ Warrant Served PHQ Citizen Contact PHQ Walk In Harassment Report 1100 Block of NW Graystone Cir Suspicious Vehicle 1000 Block of NW Hickory Ct Suspicious Person 1200 Block of NW Crestwood Dr. Stealing from Motor Vehicle 1400 Block of NW Valley Ridge Ct Disturbance 200 Block of NE Kim Ct Stolen Vehicle SW Clover Dr & SW Foxtail Dr Debris in Roadway 1300 Block of SW Foxtail Dr Suspicious Person PHQ Walk In Fraud Report September 1, 2022 700 Block of Main Public Service Eagles & Jackie Car vs Deer 800 Block of NW Poplar Court Harassment 1300 Block of NW Persimmon Alarm 1100 Block of Golfview DR Disturbance 1000 Block of Dean DR Property Damage 1300 Block of Willow Stealing 1100 Block of Willow Stealing Jefferson & Chrisman Farm Citizen Contact 1300 Block of Stoneybrooke Disturbance Past September 2, 2022 1000 Block SW Dean Dr Follow-up PHQ Walk-in Report - Child Custody NE McQuerry Rd / Buckner Tarsney Suspicious Vehicle NW Woodbury Dr / Buckner Tarsney Animal at Large 1200 Block NW Phelps Ct Citizen Contact 1100 Block S Buckner Tarsney Disturbance PHQ Walk-in Report - Animal Neglect September 3, 2022 PHQ Walk-in - Animal Owner PHQ Citizen Contact 800 Block SE 19th St Agency Assist - OGPD 1100 NE McQuerry Rd Parking Complaints 200 Block NE Kim Ct Open Door 1100 Block SW Ephriam Dr Found Bicycle PHQ Agency Assist - Warrensburg PD Main St / US 40 Hwy Suspicious Vehicle 2100 Block NW Sweetgum Ct Suspicious Vehicle PHQ Walk-in Report - Suspicious Person US 40 Hwy / Yennie Ave Suspicious Vehicle PHQ Walk-in Report - Stolen Property 900 Block SW Foxtail Dr Alarm September 4, 2022 1000 Block SW Clover Ct Check the Wellbeing 100 Block SW Eagles Pkwy Disturbance 1300 Block SW Minter Way Animal at Large PHQ Citizen Contact 1300 Block NW Basswood Ct Agency Assist - EMS 400 Block SW Cross Creek Dr Suspicious Activity 800 Block SW Countryhill Dr Threats PHQ Follow-up September 5, 2022 PHQ Walk-in Report - Missing Adult (located) 1100 Block Buckner Tarsney Animal at Large 600 Block of Cross Creek Animal at Large 800 Block of Lakeview Suspicious Person 600 Block of NW Woodbury Verbal Distrubance Eagles & Minter Motor Vehicle Accident 600 Block of Tisha Alarm 1800 Block of Rosewood Area Check September 6, 2022 Main & Jefferson Motorist Assist 1100 Ephriam Citizen Contact 100 Block of Buckner Tarsney Alarm 1400 Block of Eagles Suspicious Person 1100 Block of Bush Alarm 1200 Block of NW Woodbury CT Citizen Contact 2000 Block of Cypress Stealing 100 Block of E Broadway Parking Complaint 600 Block of Walnut Animal at Large 1700 Block of Willow Abandoned Auto 300 Block of SW Eagles Parkway Unattended Death 1100 Block of Dean Area Check-Suspicious Vehicle 700 Block of Main Walk In Report-Stealing Additional calls for service: Domestic violence: 1 by Michael Smith This Friday went much better for the Grain Valley football team than the last. The Eagles committed five turnovers in a 33-14 loss to Suburban White Conference rival Fort Osage in Week 1. This time, the players got to have a little bit of fun. In the second half, players like senior running back Christian Lanear and junior defensive end Rhylan Alcanter wore the headsets the coaches usually have and got to communicate with the other coaches in the press box. Head coach David Allie also got to play some of his backups in the second half, including freshman punter Colton Clyman, who was greeted by multiple varsity players with pats on the back and cheers on the sideline after unleashing a 40-plus yard punt during a 43-28 win over the Bulldogs at home. “It was fun,” Lanear said. “We were supporting our teammates. We were having some laughs when we had the headsets on and were taking some pictures. It was a little bit of a relaxed game.” So did Lanear or any of the other players try to convince the coaches to let them call a play with the headsets on? “We all tried but it was to no avail,” Lanear said while sporting a big grin. It was a great game for the Eagles who scored on every possession but their final one in the first half, and the only reason they did not was because they ran the clock out on purpose to go into halftime with a 43-7 lead. “The offense, defense and special teams took care of business in the first half,” Allie said. “We gave up a few big plays but were able to come back and make some big plays on offense. We were able to end the game without any turnovers, which was our main focus.” In last week’s game against Fort Osage, senior quarterback Caleb Larson had three interceptions and one fumble in a rare off game for him. He bounced back in a big way against the Bulldogs as he had five carries for 38 yards and two touchdowns and he also completed 3 of 6 passes for 32 yards and another score. “It felt good,” Larson said. “Watching film, it looked like Grandview had a great team. We had to come out and forget about last week. I made some mental errors and had four turnovers (against Fort Osage), I can’t do that. We lost that game because of me.” “We came out hot and we came out hard and we had a quick tempo. We all had a great team effort.” Larson helped the Eagles take a 37-0 lead to put the game out of reach by scoring the Eagles’ first touchdown on an option run up the middle for seven yards; a 8-yard jaunt for a score after a fake handoff early in the second period; and hit a wide-open Anthony Greco, who ran a corner route, for a 19-yard scoring pass. While Larson rebounded from a tough game, he got a lot of help from his offensive line and running backs. The Grain Valley running back trio of DJ Harris, Lanear and Ty Williams each had a touchdown. Harris scored on a 58-yard run after finding a big hole on the left side; Lanear got an assist from the offensive line when it pushed him through a pile of Bulldog defenders for a 5-yard TD run; and Ty Williams answered Grandview’s first touchdown with a 3-yard scoring run to help the Eagles take a 43-6 lead into halftime, which also included a safety on a botched snap on a punt attempt by Grandview. On the day, the Eagles averaged a healthy 7.9 yards per rushing attempt led by Harris, who had seven carries for 105 yards. Lanear, who scored his first varsity TD, gained 75 yards on 10 carries and Williams, who also had his first varsity score, toted the ball five times for 59 yards. “Christian is a good leader along with Ty,” Grain Valley center Blake Robinson said. “DJ is a heck of a runner. He is what I would like to call a Derrick Henry (the Tennessee Titans starting running back). He’s such a powerhouse.” The rushing success was made possible by an Eagles offensive line that got a strong push all game against Grandview’s defensive line. “There were a lot of critics this summer talking about how our line is going to be and are they going to be able to meet the standards of last year?” Larson said. “Overall, through the first two games, I thought they did a great job.” Added Lanear: “The offensive line was firing on all cylinders today. They had intensity from the start.” Robinson agreed. “I felt really good about our performance,” Robinson said. “I have to give a shoutout to everyone on the offensive line. Our communication was on point tonight. We’d see something going on at the (right) side, we’d communicate that to Caleb, and our first touchdown was a trap right. “Even as big guys, we have fast feet. The key to our success was our footwork and communication.” Grandview scored 22 points in the fourth period against Grain Valley’s backups. The Eagles (1-1) will take on the Northmen of Oak Park next Friday on the road. Senior quarterback Caleb Larson had five carries for 38 yards and two touchdowns, and he also completed 3 of 6 passes for 32 yards and another score. Photo credit: Clara Jaques DJ Harris heads to the end zone against the Bulldogs of Grandview. Photo credit: John Overstreet Senior running back Christian Lanear stiff arming a Grandview tackler. Photo credit: Clara Jaques Senior Keagan Hart with the game ending interception. Photo credit: John Overstreet
by Michael Smith The early season test in the Joplin Tournament proved to be valuable for the Grain Valley girls tennis team. That is what veteran head coach Randy Draper said after his team’s Thursday dual with Blue Springs. That tournament is a part of a tough schedule that includes many Class 3 teams the Eagles will face, which includes Blue Springs. Grain Valley was up to the challenge as it finished fifth in the Joplin Tournament, defeated Lee’s Summit North 8-1 on Tuesday and improved to 2-0 in dual play following a 9-0 rout of the Wildcats at home. “I thought the Joplin Tournament was really good for us,” Draper said. “We played a lot and played some really good teams. I thought it sped up our process a little bit. We have a pretty high ceiling.” “We have a very tough non-conference schedule. There will be a lot of chances to get better.” Those getting better, include No. 1 singles player Finley LaForge and No. 2 Kylee Bragaw. LaForge has two state medals to her name when she was partners with Chelsea Gorden, who graduated last year. Now, she is teaming with Bragaw and the duo has seen some early season success including a 8-1 victory against Blue Springs No. 1 team of Molly Hocker and Grace Deaton. “This year has been going pretty well,” LaForge said. “Kylee was already my friend before and we had that chemistry built. We applied it to the court and the season has gone really well so far. We also played in the Summer Slam in offseason so that helped, too.” LaForge also soundly defeated Hocker in the No. 1 singles match 8-1 and Bragaw topped Kameryn Bush 8-1 in the No. 2 match. “I served really well, I think I only had one double fault,” LaForge said. “Usually I have a couple more than that.” Added Draper: “Kylee has made a big jump with her volleys and she is a really good tennis player. I think the ceiling for that doubles team is high.” At No. 2 doubles, Brooklyn Spencer and Cate Barnes cruised to a 8-2 victory against Bush and Fae Knudsen. Spencer also beat Knudsen at No. 3 singles 8-2 and Barnes had a tough match with Deaton at No. 4, but won 8-6. “My serves were pretty good in singles and we had good teamwork in doubles,” Barnes said. Varsity newcomers Ava Lin and Kate Unrein also had a chance to shine as they looked strong in a 8-0 victory against Jasmine Samuels and Alexandra Ritland. Lin raced past Samuels at No. 5 singles 8-2 and Unrein earned an 8-3 victory over Ritland. “I usually know what to expect,” Draper said. “I’ve been really pleased with our No. 3 doubles team. I wasn’t sure where we would fit in there. I have been really pleased with them.” Grain Valley sophomore Cate Barnes won her No. 4 singles match 8-6 and teamed with Brooklyn Spencer to capture an 8-2 victory in No. 2 doubles. Photo credit: Michael Smith Grain Valley junior Kate Unrein prepares to serve in her No. 6 singles match against Blue Springs' Alexandra Ritland. Unrein won the match 8-3 as the Eagles beat Blue Springs 9-0.
Photo credit: Michael Smith Under a new law that went into effect this week, Missouri voters must now present a government issued ID when voting.
The Secretary of State's office has provided guidance on the new law, and resources for voters to request free government issued IDs. At the polling place, voters must now show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain a ballot:
Your provisional ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted. How do I get a free photo ID? If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, you might be eligible for a free Missouri nondriver license for voting purposes. The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the license offices throughout the state, provides one (1) nondriver license at no charge to Missourians who wish to obtain a photo ID for voting purposes (and do not already have one). Call 573-526-VOTE (8683) or visit https://dor.mo.gov/ The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, can provide one (1) fee exempt copy of a certified Missouri birth certificate to an individual seeking to obtain one (1) free nondriver’s license in order to vote in Missouri if the applicant does not already have a current nondriver’s license or current driver’s license. Call (573) 751-6387 or email VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov The Missouri Secretary of State will help voters obtain official documents needed to get a Missouri nondriver license. Examples include birth certificate; marriage license; adoption decree; U.S. Department of State naturalization papers; or court order changing one's name. The department will pay for official documents from other states or the federal government. For information and to request assistance, visit Voter ID (mo.gov). The last day to register to vote in the November election is October 12th. To register in Jackson County, visit Registration | Jackson County Missouri Election Board (jcebmo.org). The Grain Valley branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, 101 SW Eagles Parkway, will host a number of educational programs for children preschool to teens in September. For a full list of events and to register for programs, visit www.mymcpl.org/events.
Play and Learn Enjoy a special preschool playtime that is designed to stimulate young minds and strengthen early literacy skills. Tuesday, September 6th: 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday, September 7th: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday, September 13th: 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday, September 14th: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday, September 20th: 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday, September 21st: 10:30am - 11:30am Tuesday, September 27th: 10:30am - 11:30am Wednesday, September 28th: 10:30am - 11:30am Teens draw caricatures with Marietta Thursday, September 22, 2022 6:30pm - 7:30pm Learn how to draw funny cartoon portraits of your friends and family with artist Marietta Williams. Teen Bad Art Night Thursday, September 29th 6:30pm - 7:30pm How bad can you make your art look? Take an art break and create something truly tacky and terrible. The last chance for a dip in the pool comes this Labor Day weekend. The last swim of the year at the Grain Valley Community Center is Monday, September 5th from Noon - 4:00pm. The pool then goes to the dogs on Tuesday, September 6th when the pool hosts its annual Dog Paddle Day. Pups and their owners may pay $5 per pup at the gate from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. One dog per person, and all dogs must be current on vaccinations and current city license tags worn and displayed at all times.
by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society Today I took a ride. I didn’t go far, maybe five miles from home, but I was on some roads I hadn’t traveled for years, maybe never. Since beginning this series on how a road got its name, I decided I needed to drive down the road. Turns out, this week I will be writing about two roads: Hardsaw Road and Nebgen Road. Hardsaw is a north/south road than spans about four miles from R. D. Mize, east of Buckner Tarsney Road, to Colbern Road. It crosses Nebgen Road about half-way along the route. Turns out, the Hardsaw family and the Nebgen family both settled south of Grain Valley about the same time. David Eugene Hardsaw, Sr. was born on May 21, 1862 in New Amsterdam; a small town in one of the southernmost counties of Indiana. He married Clara Crawford and seven of their nine children were born in Indiana before they moved to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee in 1901. The 1910 and 1920 U. S. Census tells us they were living in Kansas City Ward 5, Wyandotte County, Kansas. He worked for an oil company. It was not until the 1930 U. S. Census that I found any reference to their living in Van Buren Township, Jackson County, Missouri. Since he died in 1936, his time as a farmer in Eastern Jackson County would have been short. I have found no clues as to where their home might have been along the road, perhaps near Jenkins Road which connects Hardsaw Road to Corn Road. David Hardsaw, his wife Clara, and two of their children are buried in the Koger Cemetery on Corn Road. William Frederic Nebgen was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on December 26, 1873. By 1898 he had moved to Mt. Leonard, in Saline County (north of I-70 and Sweet Springs, MO). He married Clara Wilhelmina Mueller and they had five children before moving to Pryor, Oklahoma in 1910. Two of their children were born in Oklahoma. In 1919 their last child, Clarabelle* was born in Missouri. The 1920 U. S. Census has Sni-A-Bar Township as their residence. Mr. Nebgen was a farmer and while I am unsure of their exact location along Nebgen Road, I presume it was east of the intersection shown above. I only say this because many of the Nebgen descendants live in Oak Grove. His son Elmer (1911-1993) did live within the Grain Valley School District as his sons Donald and Clyde Nebgen were 1955 and 1958 graduates of GVHS. Sometimes I wonder why roads are named for people that only lived there a short while. At least four generation of the Stephenson family have lived on Nebgen Road, dating back to the late 1800s. Maybe there was no road in those days? Or maybe they were at the end of Oak Hill School Road? Personal Note: Clarabelle C Nebgen (Mrs. James Shrout) passed away in March, 2022. A life-long resident of Oak Grove, she was 102 years old. Photo credit: Grain Valley Historical Society
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