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The Grain Valley Police Department is now accepting child nominations for its annual Shop with a Cop event. This program is an opportunity for local children to be matched with an officer during a shopping event at Target. After shopping, children can wrap gifts for family members with officers at City Hall/Police Department.
Nomination forms open on November 8th and will close on Friday, December 9th. Forms can be turned in at the police department or to the child's school counselor. Parents/guardians of the selected children will be contacted after the application process closes. Shopping is scheduled to take place around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20. If you would like to support Shop with a Cop, cash/check donations can be made in person at City Hall, located at 711 Main Street. Checks must be made payable to City of Grain Valley - with the memo line dedicated to Shop with a Cop. To access the nomination form, visit this link. Contact the Grain Valley Police Department at (816) 847-6250 with any questions. by Michael Smith Evan Reich and the rest of his relay teammates were close to making it to the Missouri State High School Swimming and Diving Championships the last four years. The Grain Valley senior had relay teams finish just outside the top 32 among Class 1 teams during his freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. Now, for his senior season, an Eagles relay team has finally broken through. For the first time in the five-year history of the Grain Valley swim team, a relay team will swim at state. The 200 free relay team of Reich, Landon Gilbert, Mason Enlow and Gage Wright achieved a qualifying time of 1:36.66 at the last-chance meet last week to punch their ticket to state. Junior Kollin Hansuld and Wright also qualified in the 1-meter diving event last Saturday at districts by finishing in second and third place, respectively, as the Eagles will compete in three events at state. The Eagles will compete Friday at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. All nine members of the team will travel to St. Peters as Riley Strickland, Matthew Ditzler, Clayton Bivens and Haden Harshman will go as alternates. “I couldn’t have been more proud of the boys,” Grain Valley head coach Julie Riley said. “We had some state consideration cuts, too, but we didn’t get in on those. It’s been a great season with a great group of guys. “The other day, they all said they didn’t want the season to end. To me, that’s what is successful, that they made it to state.” All three relay teams broke school records for Grain Valley this season but it was the 200 free team that pushed through. “We have had a lot of development throughout the season,” Reich said. “We’ve been cutting time and setting records the entire season. Going to state is the culmination of our hard work. “It’s all in, all the time. That is our team motto. We have gotten closer and we are a family. We are a unit and we work hard together.” Wright is a rare athlete who was able to qualify for state in both diving and a swimming event for the Eagles. He provided a small Grain Valley team with some versatility. I swam as a kid and one time when I was swimming, a lifeguard told me I should try diving,” Wright said. “I just went and tried it out and kept swimming, too. Swimming and diving just came naturally to me, so now I am doing both.” Added Reich: “We’re super glad to have someone like Gage. To be good at swimming and diving shows how good of a natural athlete he is.” In the 1-meter diving event, Wright said he is looking to add in more difficult dives before state and said he is looking to have fun at his first state event. “I am just glad I made it as a freshman and I am just looking to improve,” Wright said. Handsuld is making his second trip to state after taking 20th place in the state diving event last year. This time, his main goal is to make it into the top 16 and make it to the final cut, which would qualify him for an all-state honorable mention award. The junior said he’s peaked on the difficulty of his dives for this year and he’s working on making his dives crisp and smooth, especially his reverse 1 ½ pike. “I am working with my coach to get it down,” Hansuld said of the reverse 1 ½ pike. “I just need to listen to my coach and do what I have been doing in practice. I think I have a pretty good shot of making it into the top 16.” The Grain Valley swim and dive team qualified it's 200 free relay team and two divers for the Missouri State High School Swimming and Diving Championships. The team will compete Friday at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Photo credit: Michael Smith Grain Valley freshman Gage Wright will compete in the 1-meter diving event and the 200 free relay at state. Photo credit: Michael Smith Grain Valley junior Kollin Hansuld is making his second trip to state and he said his goal is to make it into the top 16 in the Class 1 driving event. Photo credit: Michael Smith
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI of Greater Kansas City and dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people in our community living with mental illness and their loved ones.
The Kansas City group will host a free, 8-session education program for family caregivers of adults living with mental illness beginning this January. Mental illness includes major depression, major anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia. The course provides a broad perspective that will help parents, spouses, siblings and adult children better understand and support loved ones living with mental illness, while taking care of their own needs. A previous class participant shared, “This course is life changing. It is taught by trained family caregivers who themselves have loved ones living with mental illness. They have been there, done that. I now have a better understanding of my loved one’s illness and that it is not my fault.” The course provides: · Information about major mental illnesses and current research on their biological aspects · Information about treatment strategies and prospects for recovery · Empathy based on the subjective “lived experience” of a person living with mental illness · Specific skills for communication, problem-solving and handling crises and relapse · Coping skills for family caregivers to alleviate worry, stress and emotional overload · Guidance on finding appropriate mental health care and supports in the community and how to advocate for them The class begins January 10th from 6:00 - 8:30pm via Zoom. Registration required. Contact Bob; Tel 816-419-9669; e-mail FTFnorth@gmail.com In commemoration of Veterans Day, the National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor those who have served — and continue to serve — our country. To recognize these men and women, admission to the Museum and Memorial is free for veterans and active duty military personnel from Friday, Nov. 11 through Sunday, Nov. 13. General admission for the public is half-price.
The weekend will kick-off with a 10 a.m. ceremony in the Museum and Memorial’s Auditorium to honor our nation’s veterans. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michelle D. Johnson will deliver the keynote address. Gen. Johnson served for 36 years of active duty. She was the first woman to lead a U.S. Department of Defense service academy as well as the Air Force Academy's first female Rhodes Scholar in her First Class Year. Johsnon has also served as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Intelligence, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe; Air Force aide to the President; Wing Commander; and pilot. In addition to her distinguished military career, Johnson is also known for her role as former Senior Vice President and Head of Referee Operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA). VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES VETERANS DAY CEREMONY When: 10-11 a.m.; Friday, Nov. 11 Where: National WWI Museum and Memorial, Auditorium and Lobby What: Join us for a moving ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans. The formal public program will include remarks from dignitaries and a keynote address from Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michelle D. Johnson. Special music will be performed by the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City. ASL interpretation will be provided for the ceremony. FREE to the public. WORLD WAR I RESEARCH STATIONS When: All Day; Friday-Sunday, Nov. 11-13 Where: Outside Auditorium Lobby inside the National WWI Museum and Memorial What: Find your connection to World War I during Veterans Day weekend through research stations at the Museum. With access to multiple databases – including Fold3.com, Ancestry.com, the Museum and Memorial’s online collections database, the American Battlefield Monuments Commission and the National Archives – discover how the Great War affected your family through records, photographs and much more. FREE to the public. LETTER WRITING TO ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY When: All Day; Friday-Sunday, Nov. 11-13 Where: Outside Auditorium Lobby inside the National WWI Museum and Memorial What: Write a letter on special WWI-themed stationary to an active-duty service member. If you write to a specific service member you know, you are free to take the letter with you and mail it yourself; all letters not addressed to a specific person will be given to the charity A Million Thanks to be mailed. FREE to the public. MAKE YOUR OWN POPPY CRAFT When: 12-4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Near the donor wall inside the National WWI Museum and Memorial What: Create your own poppy craft to keep for yourself or give to the Museum and Memorial! If you miss the craft table before it closes, you can make your own poppy at home with this Cut-Out Poppy or the instructions for this 3D Poppy. FREE to the public. Support for Veterans Day is provided by Jackson County Executive and County Legislators, The City of Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund (NTDF) and Weather or Not. To learn more, visit theworldwar.org. by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society How old must this playbill be? As was typical with most printed material in the early 1900s, i.e. grocery ads, and church announcements, there is a month and date, but no year. Once again, I am left with a “wild guest” as to when this might have taken place. A quick look at the internet revealed that “The Old New Hampshire Home” is a melodrama in 3 acts written by Frank Dumont (1848-1919) and published in 1911. He was a popular American minstrel show performer, manager and playwright. Founded in 1889, the Epworth League, whose members made up the cast of the show, was a Methodist young adult association for people aged 18 to 35. If you read this column regularly, or you are a long time Grain Valley resident, you will recognize some of the names of the performers. When I was very young, Minnie Butler was the telephone operator in Grain Valley and lived in the back of the telephone office on Capelle Street next to the old Methodist Church. The McQuerry family (McQuerry Road) was very large by today’s standards. Maybe that is why there were three of them in the cast. J. I. Belford was my great uncle. By 1920 he and his family had moved to Oklahoma. How old must this playbill be? I’m guessing around 105 to 110 years. What’s your guess? Photo credit: Grain Valley Historical Society
The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of November 2-8, 2022.
November 2, 2022 1100 Block of Christie Ln Area Check for Careless Driving 1000 Block of NW Persimmon Unattended Death 700 Block of N Main Updated Stolen Property Report N Main St & US 40 Hwy Intoxicated Driver 200 Block of James Rollo Drive Commercial Alarm 700 Block of N Main Jail Duty 400 Block of Cross Creek Suspicious Auto November 3, 2022 1000 Block of SW Sandy Ln Verbal Disturbance 1100 Block of NW Buckner-Tarsney Ex Parte Violation 700 Block of N Main Prisoner Transport 100 Block of E Broadway Check Well Being 1200 Block of NW Phelps Ct Citizen Contact 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact 700 Block of N Main Assist Outside Agency N Main St & US 40 Hwy Motor Vehicle Accident Sugar Creek PD Prisoner Transport November 4, 2022 Meadow & Scenic Check for Careless Driving 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact 800 Block of Harvest Circle Area Check for Suspicious Subject 1200 Block of NW Phelps Ct Parking Complaint 700 Block of N Main Phone Call Reported Disturbance Sni-A-Bar and Eagles Abandoned Auto 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact by Phone 100 Block of Amanda Ct Residence Check 100 Block of NW Jackie Ave Alarm Eagles & Sni-A-Bar Motor Vehicle Accident 35000 Block of E Old 40 Hwy Citizen Contact November 5, 2022 1000 Block of Clover Ct Disturbance 1000 Block of Mc Querry Driving While Intoxicated 700 Block of Brome Alarm 300 Block of Yennie Area Check for Suspicious Vehicle Whiteny & Hilltop Area Check for Vehicle Off Roadway South Outer & San Kar Area Check for Vehicle into Fence 900 Block of NW Persimmon Alarm 40 Hwy & Barr Rd Motor Vehicle Accident 700 Block of N Main Public Service Tow 700 Block of N Main Public Service Motor Vehicle Accident 700 Block of N Main Followup Buckner-Tarsney & R D Mize Motor Vehicle Accident 1400 Block of Hilltop Ln Civil Matter 800 Block of NW Willow Citizen Contact 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact November 6, 2022 1200 Block of Hillsboro Disturbance 1200 Block of Dean Dr Open Garage Door 100 Block of Cross Creek Area Check Suspicious Subject 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact 700 Block of N Main Citizen Contact 1800 Block of NW Hedgewood Dr Animal Returned to Owner 1000 Block of NW Woodbury Motor Vehicle Report 500 Block of NW Woodbury Verbal Disturbance November 7, 2022 700 Block SW Whitestone Dr Disturbance 700 Block Main St Harassment 1400 Block NW Hilltop Ln Stand by to Prevent 1200 Block NW Phelps Dr Harassment 900 Block SW Sandy Ln Vandalism I-70 at Main St Juveniles Riding across I-70 Dillingham Rd @ Duncan Rd Pedestrian Check 700 Block NW Eagle Dr Suspicious Activity PHQ Citizen Contact November 8, 2022 500 Block SW Eagles Pkwy Vandalism NW Eagle Ridge Dr @ Pamela Dr Area Check - Possible Motor Vehicle Accident 100 Block SW Cross Creek Ln Barking Dog 500 Block NW Willow Dr Suspicious Activity 1400 Block S Buckner Tarsney Party out of Control 1400 Block Minter Way Alarm PHQ Fingerprints 1200 Blockl NW Ashley Citizen Contact 1100 Block Buckner Tarsney Motor Vehcile Accident PHQ Fingerprints for Court Additional calls for service: Suicidal subject: 2 This month’s topic is likely to cause some controversy for sure…is it a plant or not…is it gross or tasty…do they even have any nutritional value…ALL sorts of questions! So, let’s talk about mushrooms! I will say right up front that I am not a mushroom expert, however I am a mushroom lover! Unlike many mushroom lovers, I am not one of those folks that looks forward to the hunt for the treasured morel. In fact, I have only been on one ‘hunt’ and came home with more stickers (and ticks) than mushrooms. I decided that I would gratefully accept any morels that anyone would be kind enough to share with me or, just stick to getting standard mushrooms from the store! For a detailed guide on edible and poisonous wild mushrooms, I encourage you to look up the Missouri Conservation Department’s publication at: https://bit.ly/3rySfV0 While attending a professional development conference about ten years ago, I went on a tour and learned about mushroom farming and was fascinated! Imagine my surprise when I looked at the label on the mushrooms that I bought in the grocery store and learned that many of them came from Missouri or Kansas. To learn more about mushroom production, this University of Missouri publication is a great reference: https://bit.ly/3SDMxNC Although they are nutritionally considered a vegetable, mushrooms are a type of fungus that contain a substance called ergosterol, which has a similar chemical structure to cholesterol in animals. This unique substance can be transformed into vitamin D with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Because most mushrooms are grown in dark, controlled environments, it requires intentional exposure to UV light, either by UV lamps or natural sunlight, for this vitamin conversion to occur. This type of vitamin D is called D2 (ergocalciferol), which is a common form found in supplements. The other main form of vitamin D is D3 (cholecalciferol), which is found primarily in animal foods. Your own exposure to sunlight-as little as 15 minutes per day- also stimulates your bodies own production of vitamin D. One of the key roles of vitamin D is to aid in the mineralization of calcium for strong, healthy bones. It is important to know that vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning that it is stored in the fat, so more isn’t necessarily better. It is a good idea to visit with your health care provider before considering vitamin D supplementation or supplementation of any vitamin for that matter. Mushrooms are also good sources of B vitamins such as riboflavin and niacin, as well as minerals selenium, potassium, and copper. For centuries, mushrooms have been utilized for medicinal properties by ancient eastern practitioners. Substances found in mushrooms, such as polysaccharides, indoles, polyphenols, and carotenoids have shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects in both cellular and animal studies. The most common mushroom is the white button mushroom, which has a mild flavor and is commonly used raw in salads or cooked into recipes. Other types of mushrooms that are available include: chanterelle, cremini (also known as baby bella), enoki, maitake, morel (the hunted treasure), oyster, porcini, portobello, and shiitake. Mushroom lovers like me appreciate their ability to create savory rich flavors, known as umami, thanks to the presence of an amino acid called glutamate. Glutamates are commonly found in meat, and it is this rich flavor profile that makes the portobello mushroom a common substitute for meat. This umami flavor also enhances low-sodium cooking preparations, thus reducing the need for salt in many recipes. The rich flavor of mushrooms and caramelized onions make the perfect combination for this tasty, creamy risotto. Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Risotto (Makes four servings) 1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 cup short grain brown rice ¼ cup dry white wine 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 3 cups water 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup grated reduced-fat parmesan cheese
Nutrition information: Calories: 222, Total Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Sodium: 208mg, Carbohydrates: 27.5g, Fiber: 5.5g, Protein: 8g Recipe adapted from Seasonal and Simple, analyzed by verywellfit.com Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, will return to Mid-Continent Public Library this holiday season for his annual rendition of A Christmas Carol. During his oneman performance, Dickens leaps, laughs, and sobs as he portrays the voices of nearly all the characters, and his energy and striking resemblance to his ancestor bring the classic to life. Registration is required for Dickens’ inperson performances at mymcpl.org/Holidays.
A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens, A Special Engagement, will be held: • Friday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at the Midwest Genealogy Center • Saturday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. at the Woodneath Library Center Auditorium A professional actor in England, Dickens has been performing for MCPL audiences for nearly three decades. This year, in addition to A Christmas Carol, Dickens will perform A Child’s Journey, another work by Charles Dickens recounting a train journey from Portland, Maine, to Boston, Massachusetts, during which he met a 12- year-old girl who considered him her literary hero. Gerald Dickens Presents: A Child's Journey will be held: • Thursday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Midwest Genealogy Center • Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodneath Library Center Auditorium In addition to Dickens’ performances, the Library is offering a variety of holiday programs in November and December. Find more information about each of these programs and register at mymcpl.org/Holidays (StatePoint) It’s fall, which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves, make minor fixes and prepare your home before it’s time to hunker down for winter. Here are four easy DIY projects that will ensure your humble abode is in tip-top shape before the cold weather arrives.
Patch It Up If you experienced storms this past season, survey your home’s exterior for any damage. Take a walk around the grounds and look at the siding and the condition of the roof, including the garage and porch. Use T-Rex Waterproof Tape to temporarily patch small holes in vinyl siding, loose shingles or leaks in your gutter. The tape is formulated to withstand extreme temperatures and can stretch up to 700% of its original length, so it can be used for any indoor or outdoor job that requires a waterproof seal. Making quick repairs will save you from expensive water damage costs down the road and help prevent any further issues arising during the cold weather season. Lawn Improvement As the leaves fall off the trees and onto the ground, an alternative to raking is to pull out the lawn mower. Trim the leaves into smaller pieces, which can then be used as natural mulch around the yard and garden. Layer the compost around perennial beds or other plants to provide insulation and protection through the winter. Mid-to-late fall, with the warm soil and cool air, is also an ideal time for planting grass seed, and fertilizing and filling in holes with the leaf compost. This will put you on a path to a greener lawn next spring. Prepare the Deck Before the first cold front approaches, make sure to clean up the patio or deck and store outdoor umbrellas, cushions and rugs in a safe spot in the garage or shed. If you notice any rot or wetness on the deck, it can be a simple fix by replacing the wood boards or using a wood filler to prevent further damage. Winterize large patio furniture and protect items that are staying outside with a weatherproof cover. To keep the covers in place, secure them to the bottom of the furniture. Squeaky Clean Exterior Once the patio is prepped, turn your attention to the rest of the exterior. Debris and stains collected on the outside of the house during summer can set over the winter, so it’s a good idea to power wash away the dirt. Start with the driveway, deck and windows and then take time to wash the siding and gutters, as long as you spray water in a direction that won’t force it behind the siding or under shingles. This project will help remove lingering grime, mold and mildew and ensure the outside area is clean and ready for winter. After checking off these projects on your fall list, your home will be properly prepped so you can relax, slow down and enjoy the season. With 56.1% of Jackson County voters turning out at the polls on November 8th, Republican candidates had a predictably good night on election night. Incumbent District 32 State Representative Jeff Coleman defeated Democrat Janice Brill with 69% of the vote. Incumbent State Senator Mike Cierpiot defeated Democrat Antoine Jennings with 56% of the vote.
Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. retained his seat, defeating Republican challenger Theresa Cass Galvin. In Grain Valley, residents are represented in the Jackson County Legislature by an at-large District 1 legislator and a District 5 legislator. At-Large District 1 legislator Jalen Anderson retained his seat. Republican Jeanie Lauer ran unopposed and retained her seat as County Legislator for District 5. Jackson County voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1 which continues funding for the Community Children's Services Fund through a countywide sales tax, at a rate of one-fourth of one cent. Additional statewide reporting from Missouri Independent: Missouri voters amend state constitution to legalize recreational marijuana • Missouri Independent Eric Schmitt defeats Trudy Busch Valentine in Missouri U.S. Senate race • Missouri Independent Democrats prevail in hotly contested Missouri legislative races • Missouri Independent |
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