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by Michael Smith
The Grain Valley volleyball team looked like it was on its way to a Class 5 District 5 berth. The Eagles handily won the first two sets against Columbia Rock Bridge in the district semifinals and led the third set 10-8. However, from there, Rock Bridge mounted a comeback with a big-third set run and the Eagles dropped tightly-contested fourth and fifth games to lose their two-set lead and fall 25-18, 25-18, 18-25, 24-26, 13-15 in Saturday’s season ending loss at Truman High School. “The other team started using our block and we had to adjust,” said Grain Valley head coach Tori Squiers, who was referring to multiple blocks from the Eagles that went out of bounds. “The other team started taking advantage of our weaknesses.” Grain Valley (17-9) broke a 9-9 tie in the first game with a 16-11 run to take a one set-lead. Senior Megan Davies led the way in that one with three kills and an ace that bounced off the top of the net and found a spot on Rock Bridge’s side of the floor. Senior libero won it with an ace. In the second set junior outside hitter Kayla Gallagher went off with six kills. She had three consecutive kills that highlighted a 5-0 spurt that allowed the Eagles to build a cushion and eventually take a two-set lead. They led the third game 10-8, but the Bruins countered with a 17-8 run led by senior Addyson Avlis, who had three of her team-high 14 kills. In the game, Grain Valley didn’t appear as organized as it did in the first two, which led to some errors and strikes that went out of bounds. In the fourth, the Eagles had its largest lead at 11-7 but couldn’t hang onto it as the Bruins game back to tie it at 14-all and eventually take the advantage. Grain Valley fought back to take a 23-20 edge following a 9-6 spurt that was aided by a Davies block and kill. Moments later, Grain Valley was one point away from taking the match with a 24-22 lead, but the Bruins swung the pendulum of momentum the other way. They got some big- time kills from Avlis, junior Addison Adams and senior Mya Clapp, whose strike at the end gave Rock Bridge the 26-24 win to force a fifth and deciding set. “We have to make sure we aren’t playing it safe and continue to be aggressive,” Squiers said. “We tried to make fewer errors and that unfortunately led to more errors.” Rock Bridge jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the fifth, but Grain Valley went on a 5-0 run of its own to go up by one point, highlighted by kills from Gallagher, senior Isabella West and sophomore Kyleigh Casey. It was a see-saw battle from there until Rock Bridge took the lead for good on a kill from Avlis to go up 8-7. The Eagles kept it close from there but a deciding back row kill from Clapp ended Grain Valley’s season as her Bruins won the final set by two points. The Eagles will lose eight seniors to graduation, including seven who saw significant playing time in 2023. “We were in a unique scenario where we had eight seniors,” Squiers said. “It’s funny when you tell other coaches that. Sometimes they are like, ‘That could be bad or that could be good.’ We were in a fortunate scenario where it was a good thing. We had eight seniors who were leaders.” Gallagher led the Eagles with a team-high 18 kills and five aces. The Eagles girls tennis team capped off a stellar season Friday in Springfield, placing second at State competition - the highest placement in program history. Following a 5-1 quarterfinal win on October 9th vs. Springfield Catholic, the team made quick work of Thomas Jefferson Independent with a 5-0 win in the first round of State competition. The second round versus returning State champions Ladue Horton Watkins would prove more difficult. Ladue would go on to win 5-1 against the Eagles, with the Eagles finishing second at State. Reflecting on the team and their season, head coach Randy Draper was proud of his team, which includes four seniors (Kylee Bragaw, Finley LaForge, Emma Thiessen, Kate Unrein). "I was really proud of the way they played. I have no complaints. Everybody played well. Everyone came ready. They took advantage of their opportunity down here." "The kids were sad after the last match, and I told them, 'You're sad if it's special.' And it was. The goal is always to get here, and then hope it happens. We beat a team with one loss to win the district. We beat an undefeated team in the quarterfinal and we beat an undefeated team in the semifinals. I'm really proud of them, and they were fun to be around." The girls tennis team poses with their 2nd place trophy at State competition Friday evening. Photo credit: Valley News staff
by Michael Smith Grain Valley senior running back Ty Williams couldn’t have imagined having a breakout season like this. In fact, he said he didn’t know what his main focus was going to be for the 2023 season. “Going into the season, I was just happy to play my role,” William said. “I didn’t know that role was going to be whether it was blocking or scoring five touchdowns.” The 6-foot, 210-pound running back is having the kind of year that will likely have him in the running for the Simone Award, given to the best player in the Kansas City metro area. On Friday, he continued his torrid pace toward a rare milestone as he rushed for 217 yards on 13 carries and scored four touchdowns. Williams brought his total rushing yards to 1,905 for the season following his team’s 43-6 rout of Raytown on the road, which clinched the Eagles second consecutive Suburban White Conference championship. According to MSHSAA.org, only 24 players in the history of Missouri high school football have rushed for 2,000 or more yards in a season. Williams could become the 25th if he gains 95 or more in the Eagles Class 5 District 8 semifinal game in two weeks. Grain Valley clinched a first-round bye after earning the No. 1 seed in the district. As he has done all season, Williams deferred the credit to his offensive line, which opened up big holes for the senior, who scored on runs of 49, 17, 37 and 43 against the Blue Jays. He hit pay dirt untouched on all four carries. “They make me look better than I really am,” Williams said. “Anyone could have run through those holes. I think they are the best offensive line in the state of Missouri.” The success of the ground game for the Eagles has been a collective effort. The blocking from the offensive line, tight ends and the wide receivers has opened up some things for Williams. But his success also wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for his efforts. Williams' advanced-level agility has allowed him to evade tackles at a high rate, his well above average speed has allowed him to run away from defenses when he gets to the second level and he has upper tier strength, which has allowed him to break tackles all year long. “What a great kid,” Allie said of Williams. “He’s obviously big, strong and fast. But he understands it’s not all him. He gives credit where credit is due. If he keeps going like he is, he could break the school record (for rushing yards in a season).” Williams is part of the reason the Eagles won’t have another game until Nov. 3. It will be important for the team as it has some players on the mend from injuries. Allie said senior wide receiver Noah Olah could make his return from a broken clavicle in the district championship game should Grain Valley win the district semifinal contest. Other players like offensive lineman Korbyn Goodwin and Logan Bennett could make their returns some time in the playoffs and senior cornerback Braylon Harden left Friday’s game with a tweaked knee, but could be back in time for the district semifinals. “We’re starting to get healthy and the bye week will help even more,” Allie said. “Tribute to our guys working hard and getting that bye. We need it.” On Friday, the Grain Valley defense continued its success as it held Raytown to just 146 yards of total offense. That unit has now held opponents to just 15.1 points per game since week four. That defense allowed Grain Valley to go into halftime with a 35-0 lead following the four TDs from Williams and a 29-yard scoring pass from senior Sal Caldarella to wide receiver Anthony Greco. Raytown scored its only TD on a 1-yard run from Travon Johnson in the third quarter, but Caldarella helped the turbo clock turn back on at the 1:05 mark in the third when he hit tight end Peyton Woodrome for a 15-yard touchdown pass. Late in the third and early in the fourth, allowed some of his backups to get some reps in before the playoff start. Even junior DJ Harris got to tote the football again as he carried the ball four times for 30 yards. Harris was a committee of running backs for his freshman and sophomore years, but in 2023, he was converted to a linebacker while Williams became the bell cow. Even while playing mostly defense this season, Harris said it felt good to play on offense again. “It felt good being back for sure,” Harris said. “I am starting to get comfortable again. I have been down on myself lately and have been hard on myself. Having a chance to go out there, I had to give everything I got.” On Friday, running back Ty Williams continued his torrid pace toward a rare milestone as he rushed for 217 yards on 13 carries and scored four touchdowns. Williams brought his total rushing yards to 1,905 for the season following his team’s 43-6 rout of Raytown on the road, which clinched the Eagles second consecutive Suburban White Conference championship. Photo credit: Clara Jaques Photo credit: Clara Jaques
by Michael Smith Before the season started, Grain Valley junior Kayla Gallagher had a goal in mine. It was regarding a milestone she wanted to reach. Coming into Thursday’s Class 5 District 5 Volleyball Tournament first-round game against Fort Osage, the Eagle outside hitter knew she was close to it. After she got a kill late in the first set, the Grain Valley crowd gave her a lengthy applause. Her parents held up a sign in the crowd, which displayed what she had accomplished. Gallagher had broken the school record for kills in a season with her 290th of 2023. She led the Eagles with 11 kills as her team rolled to a 25-7, 25-11, 25-23 victory against the Indians at Truman High School. Grain Valley (17-8) will take on the winner of Columbia Rock Bridge and Truman in the semifinals at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Before Gallagher broke the record, Jordan Morrison held the record that was set in 2014. “I knew about the record before the game, but I didn’t know I was that close,” Gallagher said. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the setters. They have really stepped up this year.” It has been my goal to break that record every year, but this year, I really felt like it was doable. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support of my teammates.” Gallagher is not just someone who racks up kills for the Eagles either. She is a great all-around player who is well above average at serves and playing defense. On Thursday, she totaled three aces. “She has a very quick arm swing,” Grain Valley head coach Tori Squiers said of Gallagher. “Defensively, she can see the court and she plays all six rotations. Her being able to play defense leads into her offense.” Gallagher wasn’t the only Eagle to break a school record this season, as senior Megan Davies broke the school record for blocks in a career. The previous record was 151, she currently has 167. “It’s pretty awesome to see both of those girls break records in the same season,” Squiers said. Joining the party at the net was sophomore Kyleigh Casey, who was just behind Gallagher with 10 kills against Fort Osage. She’s one of many girls on Grain Valley who have the ability to rack up kills at the net. “Kayleigh played mostly right side (hitter) for us earlier in the season, but she has transitioned into being an outside hitter,” Squiers said. “She’s a beast up there at the net.” Added Gallagher: “She’s filled in her role really well as a sophomore. Even as a freshman last year, she stepped up as a leader and a good scorer on our team. It’s been really nice to have her.” The Eagles trailed 4-0 in the second set but came storming back to outscore Fort Osage 25-7 the rest of the way led by the trio of Davies, Gallagher and Casey, who combined for eight kills. They were in a battle with the Indians in the third set as neither team led by more than three points. Fort Osage led 9-6 at one point, but Grain Valley slowly chipped away. With the set tied at 23-all, a ball hit out of bounds by the Indians and a smashing kill from Casey ended it. Grain Valley junior Kayla Gallagher, left, broke the school record for kills in a season with her 290th of 2023. She also led the team with 11 kills, while sophomore Kayleigh Casey, right, added 10 during Grain Valley's 25-7, 25-11, 25-23 victory over Fort Osage in the first round of the Class 5 District 5 Tournament. Photo credit: Michael Smith
On Monday, October 9, the Grain Valley Board of Aldermen briefly met for their regularly scheduled meeting. This meeting consisted of a community survey presentation and two new resolutions.
Under presentations, Assistant Director of Community Research for ETC Institute, Ryan Murray, gave the board an overview of data that was collected through a recent survey of community members. Through the survey, it was found that 80% of respondents said that they were either very satisfied or satisfied with Grain Valley as a place to live and a place to raise children. Murray said that throughout the survey, they saw many satisfied and very satisfied answers from residents. ETC Institute highlighted some areas for improvement within the city based on the responses of those surveyed. Those areas include: maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure, enforcement of city codes and ordinances, effectiveness of communication with the public, parks and recreation programs and facilities, and police services. Looking at trends from past surveys to this year, Murray said that the overall value of taxes and fees, as well as the quality of the education system within the city has gone down in terms of overall satisfied and very satisfied responses. “Across the country, we’re seeing sharp downturns in those perceptions of government that are related primarily to public trust,” Murray said. “We’re seeing those types of responses or perception shifts right in our results from year-over-year.” A trend that has seen a sharp increase in satisfied or very satisfied responses is appearance of neighborhoods and appearance of commercial properties in the city. Moving on to resolutions, the board discussed and took action on two resolutions. The first resolution was introduced by Alderman Bray. This resolution would authorize the city administrator to renew the city’s annual software and hardware maintenance and support agreement with Neptune Technology. City Administrator, Ken Murphy, said that Neptune Technology is who the city uses for their water meters and water meter reading symptoms. Murphy said that the city has been very happy with the work they have done and would like to continue it. The resolution was put to a vote and passed unanimously. The other resolution was introduced by Alderman Cleaver. This resolution would approve the city’s contract with Tandem Paving Co. to do repairs at Butterfly Trail. Murphy said that the original budget only accounted for filling cracks at Butterfly Trail but the city has decided to use savings from the Ryan Road project to also add a seal coat in order to extend the lifespan of the trail. The resolution was passed unanimously. In Alderman Arnold’s comments, he recognized the Grain Valley Band as they were Grand Champions at the recent Blue Springs band competition. The band scored top honors in all categories. Arnold said that he looks forward to their continued success as they continue to compete. Arnold also noted the upcoming Downtown Spooktacular, asking about how donations were coming for that event. Mayor Todd said that there have not been any donations as of yet and Arnold presented him with a $500 check as a personal donation to the event. Arnold challenged the rest of the board to also donate to the event and said that the donations would help show the public that they are committed to saving taxpayer’s dollars. The next Board of Aldermen’s meeting will take place at City Hall on October 23 at 7:00pm. Beneath the glow of the full moon, the City of Grain Valley will be hosting its second annual Downtown Spooktacular, a free community event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 27th. In 2022, Downtown Spooktacular brought in over 2,000 residents and visitors to the downtown district. Businesses were able to register in contests and as a treat station – handing out goodies and hosting quick games at their assigned space. Trick-or-treaters were able to walk the downtown district and collect candy/goodies from local businesses, participate in the City’s haunted walk-through, and enjoy a stage show put on by volunteers and City staff. This year Halloween enthusiasts of all ages are invited to join us for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly fun. Downtown Spooktacular will commence with a Witches and Wizards Walk, beginning in Armstrong Park and ending at the Halloween stage in Downtown Grain Valley. Following the walk, festivities will be ready and waiting for residents in the downtown district. After an evening of your traditional trick-or-treating, Downtown Spooktacular will end with a Halloween fireworks show. “From participating in our jack-o’-lantern contest or window decorating contest to trick-or-treating or watching our first-ever fireworks show, there is something for everyone at Downtown Spooktacular,” Public Information Officer Tiffany Lor said. “For the safety of trick-or-treaters and staff, we will be closing Main Street from Yennie to Front Street between 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. We ask that motorists seek alternative routes during the event hours.” Other closures are as follows:
For more information on registration (free) or Downtown Spooktacular festivities, contact the Public Information Officer at (816) 847-6293 or via email at tlor@cityofgrainvalley.org. Photo credit: City of Grain Valley
by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society As stated previously, Graves & Ashcraft plated 48 separate lots between Walnut Street, south to the railroad, and Main Street west to Capelle. While the 12 lots along Main (originally known as Broadway) and 5 lots along Front Street (originally known as N. Main) were part of the “business district,” the remaining lots were residential. This small area, adjacent to the railroad, was where the first homes were built between 1878 and 1888, and where the first residents of Grain Valley lived before Yennie, Finnell, Wyatt, Davis Place, Cannon, Howell, and other additions were added to Grain Valley. For the past two weeks I have mentioned the twelve lots along Main Street. A 1924 Map identifies buildings on lots 13, 14, 16, 17 facing Front Street, and on Lots 19 & 20 of Graves’ & Ashcraft’s Addition 1 facing Gregg Street. While I cannot be sure what was originally on those lots, I do remember the Clinton Gibler family living in the house on Lot 13 across the street from the old depot. By the late 1940s/early 1950s there was no structure on lots 16 and 17 or 19. In 1974 Mid Continent built a library on lots 14 and 15 and lots 16 and 17 were used for parking. Today, the building is Valley Baptist Church. I do remember a house on Lot 20. Mr. Seth Shippy was living there around 1953 when the house burned. Graves’ & Ashcraft’s Addition 2: The house on Lot 1 at the corner of Walnut and Gregg Street was where the Booker Family lived in the late 1940s. They moved to Oak Grove in 1954. The house was there for a few more years before it was purchased by the First Baptist Church and torn down to build Sunday School classroom space behind the church. The Faulkenberry’s lived in the house of Lot 4. Durwood “Hick” and Helen Kirby lived in the house on Lot 5 and 6 throughout the late 1940s and the 1950s. Edward and Hazel Harr lived there during the 1960s and 1970s. The house was torn down several years ago and the land is now a part of the First Baptist Church parking lot. The church now owns all of lots 1 through 4 and 16 through 19. Graves’ & Ashcraft’s Addition 5 between the railroad and Front Street had only 8 lots. While I was not able to obtain much information about the homes there, I do know the house on lot 1 was once an old schoolhouse that was moved to the present location in the 1920s. The land was owned by Raymond and Mildred Frost who also owned the grocery store on Lot 9 in Addition 1. The George family owned several of the lots at various times. According to the 1929 Grain Valley tax receipts, it appears they may have owned and lived on Lot 3, and F. F. Elliott owned and lived on lots 7 and 8. As you can tell by reading the map, many of the lots were quite small, therefore families and individuals often purchased multiple lots. 1925 Map of Grain Valley
Showing the Graves’ & Ashcraft’s Additions Photo credit: Grain Valley Historical Society The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of October 9-17, 2023.
October 9, 2023 1200 Blk Burr Oak Ln Alarm 700 Blk Nelson Shots heard 2100 Blk Sweetgum Parking complaint 200 Blk W Harris Stolen auto PHQ Motor vehicle accident report Ryan/Cross Creek Area check Duncan/Dillinham Parking complaint 400 Blk SW Rock Creek Ln Property damage 1200 Blk BB Alarm PHQ Citizen contact 1500 Blk Erin Ct Armed disturbance 500 Blk SW Eagles Pkwy Suspicious vehicle PHQ Citizen contact 500 Blk Eagles Pkwy Motor vehicle accident October 10, 2023 I-70 EB @ GV Exit Agency assist PHQ Citizen contact PHQ Citizen contact October 11, 2023 Buckner Tarsney/RD Mize Rd Area check 1100 Blk Dean Dr Motor vehicle accident 100 Blk NW Woodbury Dr Area check 1000 Blk NW Eagle Ridge Dr Suspicious activity NW Baytree Dr/NW Scenic Dr Suspicious person Ooida Dr/RD Mize Rd Area check PHQ Citizen contact 1100 Blk NW Casey Blvd Dealers license PHQ Citizen contact October 12, 2023 1000 Blk SW Foxtail Agency assist 500 Blk SW Eagles Pkwy Suspicious vehicle 2100 Blk Hedgewood Alarm 1400 Blk Jaclyn Dr Missing juvenile 1200 Blk Phelps 911 hangup 700 Blk SW Meadow Harassment PHQ Citizen contact 1600 Blk NW Nicholas Citizen contact 1400 Blk Jaclyn Dr Disturbance 1400 Blk NE Red Oak Ct Animal control 1100 Blk S Buckner Tarnsney Welfare check 1100 Blk SW Dean Dr Noise complaint 200 Blk NW Jefferson St Suspicious person PHQ Public service Sni-A-Bar/Lakeview Motor vehicle accident October 13, 2023 Willow/EE Kirby Area check 400 Blk Eagles Pkwy Noise complaint 1200 Blk RD Mize Rd Stolen Auto 100 Blk SW Rock Creek Ln Suspicious person Butterfly trail Citizen contact PHQ Fraud October 14, 2023 700 Blk SW Joseph Cir Verbal disturbance PHQ Agency assist October 15, 2023 400 Blk S Outer Rd Property damage 200 Blk Jefferson St Suspicious person 100 Blk McQuerry Trespass 1200 Blk SW Wincrest Cir Physical disturbance 100 Blk Cross Creek Ln Animal control PHQ Citizen contact 100 Blk Criss Creek Noise complaint Michael/Willow Area check October 16, 2023 1200 Blk Windcrest Citizen contact 400 Blk SW Rock Creek Ln Missing person 1100 Blk NE McQuerry Rd Suspicious person EB I-70 Between GV and OG Agency assist 700 Blk Montana Ridge Dr Suspicious vehicle 400 Blk Wolf Creek Welfare check 100 Blk Armstrong Rd Dealer license 800 Blk NE Valley Woods Dr Welfare check 1100 Blk SW Ephraim Welfare check 800 Blk Lakeview Suspicious vehicle October 17, 2023 1100 Blk Casey Blvd Standby to prevent PHQ Public service 1300 Blk Cherry St Warrant arrest 100 Blk BB Citizen assist 1000 Blk NE McQuerry Rd Suspicious person 1300 Blk Valley Woods Ct Welfare check PHQ Citizen contact 200 Blk NW Parker Dr Welfare check 600 Blk NW Hickory Ridge Suspicious vehicle PHQ Citizen contact Main/S Outer Business license BB NB From Sni-A-Barr Suspicious vehicle Additional calls for service: Suicidal Subject: Domestic Violence: Order of Protection: 1 CIT/Mental Health Welfare Check: Apples and autumn go together like peanut butter and jelly—or maybe apple butter? I have many fond memories – as a child and as an adult – that coincide with apple harvest. Growing up in south-central Kansas, we had a couple prolific Jonathan apple trees on our farm were usually ready to pick in September.
There were many years during my adolescence that my brothers and their friends would load up their pockets with apples while they were loading up livestock to go to the Kansas State Fair. Decades years later, as a mom, my own children looked forward to apple picking at local orchards in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas. Apples, like many fruits, are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C help to reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin C also helps in reducing bruising, aids in wound healing and helps in overall skin and gum health. Potassium is an important mineral in regulating blood pressure. Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which is beneficial in controlling cholesterol as well as digestive and bowel health. Some of the more common fall apple varieties for our region are Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, and Winesap. When selecting Braeburn apples, look for large, firm red fruit. These apples have a well-balanced flavor and are best for fresh eating. While Fuji apples might not always be the most attractive red apple, they are very sweet and juicy, making them a great choice for fresh eating. The ever-popular green Granny Smith apple is known for its firm, crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor and is good for fresh eating, salads, or processing. Winesap apples are considered by some people to be the red equivalent to Granny Smiths, as they are equally crisp and tart, making them good choices for fresh eating, salads, or processing. A fun way to celebrate apple harvest this fall is to join in the Missouri Crunch Off, a collaborative event between MU Extension, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Senior Services, and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This event commemorates Farm to School month and promotes locally grown produce. While this effort started with schools, it has grown beyond the educational sector and even has a multi-state competition of sorts. Gather your students, coworkers, community members and local food enthusiasts to crunch into Missouri Grown apples or other produce during the month of October. You can learn more about the Crunch-Off in this toolkit: mp-crunch-off-toolkit.pdf (mo.gov) If you are looking for new ways to enjoy apples, you might want to try this muffin recipe. Full of whole grains, fruit, and nuts, they are a great ‘grab and go’ breakfast or even a treat for the teacher’s lounge or breakroom at work. Apple Oatmeal Muffins (9 servings, 2 muffins each) 2 ¼ c water 2 ½ c rolled oats 3 eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil ¼ c skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided ¼ teaspoon cloves 2 medium apples, finely chopped ¼ c chopped dried cranberries ¼ c chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
Nutrition information: Calories: 215, Total Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 30mg, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fiber: 4.5g, Protein: 6g Recipe adapted from Seasonal and Simple, analyzed by verywellfit.com by Bill Graham, Missouri Department of Conservation
As the autumn hunting seasons unfold, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering free classes during October in the Kansas City area that can help newcomers to the shooting sports understand firearms and make them more accurate. The Lake City Shooting Range near Blue Springs will offer a Know Your Gun workshop from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22. Instructors will address topics such as why different brands of ammunition perform differently, the importance of using hunting ammunition when sighting in rifles, and why fired bullets sometimes rise in their trajectory. Instructors can answer questions about hunting rifles. This class does not involve shooting time on the range. Registration is not required. Participants may simply walk in to attend the session. For more information about the class, visit http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZS3. MDC’s Parma Woods Shooting Range near Parkville will offer a class on Firearm Optics from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24. This class will cover how to select, mount, and sight in hunting scopes. The class is open to participants ages 11 and older. Registration is required. To register, visit http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZTB. Parma Woods staff will offer free assistance sighting in a rifle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. This is designed to help newcomers to deer hunting or those with new equipment adjust hunting scopes for accuracy. The assistance is available by appointment only. To make an appointment, call the range at 816-891-9941. |
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