oak grove city guide 2012

Oak Grove

2012CityGuide

The examiner • Saturday, May 26, 2012

Hometown

Twenty-eight miles east of Kansas City is a growing community that still prides itself on a small, rural community atmosphere. Oak Grove was incorporated as a city in 1881.

The latest Census data shows Oak Grove boasts a population of 7,795 reported for 2010, up from 6,852 in 2008. The 2010 Census says there are 2,590 households with an average of 2.86 persons.

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traVel time to work 28 minutes

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raCial makeuPwhite – 92.3 %african american – 1.1 %asian – 0.7 %Pacific islands – 0.1 %native american – 0.8 %hispanic – 3.7 %other – 1.8 %

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homeTown3 History4 Board of AldermenPublic safeTy5 Police Department13 Sni Valley Fireservices6 Licenses12 Utilities13 Voting13 Post Office16 CommunityServices LeagueouTdoors8 Area Parks9 City Parksbusiness11 Top employers13 Chamber of Commerce

healTh14 St. Mary’s advice 15 St. Mary’sMedical Center17-23 MedicalDirectoryschools24 Board of Education31 Superintendent of Schools25 High school25 Elementaries25 Middle school27 Collegesneighbors28 Neighbor citiesgovernmenT30 Jackson County31 Staterepresentatives31 Federalrepresentatives

crime sTaTisTicsCrime 2011 2012 Change

Homicide 0 0 –

Forcible rape 2 0 -200%

Attempted rape 2 0 -200%

Robbery 1 0 -100%

Aggravated assault 8 0 -800%

Burglary 33 5 -85%

Larceny 145 61 -68%

Vehicle theft 19 5 -74%

Arson 1 0 -100%

Violent crimes 11 1 -91%

Property crimes 199 71 -64%

Crime index 209 72 -65%

– Information from Missouri State Highway Patrol Uniform Crime Reports

Figures based on 2010 Census data

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With the opening of western Missouri for settlement by the Americans came the pioneers in droves looking for new hori-zons and new hope in the wilderness.

They were a strange mixture of people, moving along shadowy trails still haunted by figures of Indians and fur trappers. With their long rifles and covered wag-ons, they came looking for a homestead. There were a few New England Yankees with their nasal twang, but mostly they spoke with a Southern drawl, people from Kentucky, Tennessee and the Virginias.

These early pioneers were a hardy bunch, strong, willing and determined to conquer the wilderness.

They settled for the most part along the rivers and wooded country. They needed the timber for construction material as they cleared it away for cultivation. A few tried their luck upon the prairies, but the grass was very thick and taller than a man’s head in most areas.

The Big Blue River, Little Blue and Sni Creek in Sni-a-Bar Township had up until this time been known as having some of

the best beaver streams in the Louisiana Territory. Now it was time for those areas to become the best farmland in the new state of Missouri.

It has been said the original name of “Sni Abar” township was “Slue Abar” which came from a mistaken early French explorer, named Abar, on the Missouri River. When he found the mouth of the creek he thought it to be a slough.

Some early records show the name as “Shnee-a-Bar, shnee being another way of saying the same thing, a channel of water leaving the river and returning to it at an-other point. You have to remember those

early pioneers had a language all of their own, very peculiar to what we know to-day. They spoke of things like corn pones and fatback. Kansas City was almost named Possum Trot, and Oak Grove was called Lick Skillet for many years.

At any rate, the Township was orga-nized as Sni-a-Bar on May 5, 1834.

Hard telling who the first settler was on the Sni, but James Welch and William Cox came up from Tennessee in 1828 and set up camp on a branch of the Sni. Others

followed, building a log cabin, and then another built a double log cabin.

Somebody started a store, and a new town was born.

For reasons we’re not quite sure of, it was called “Lickskillet.”

One version of the story goes like this. A stranger arrived on horseback at the double log cabin looking for a bite to eat. A little boy asked for a piece of meat before mealtime, because he was afraid the stranger would eat it all before he got any.

He was promised if that happened he

could “lick the skillet.”Another story has it that two men after

fixing breakfast on the trail set their frying pan aside for the dog to “Lick the Skillet.”

Who knows. Anyway the town carried that handle up until the Civil War.

A couple of miles south and east of Lickskillet, another berg arose in a grove of scrub oak trees along Horse Shoe Creek. It was there, a Methodist preacher named John McKinney became the first postmas-ter in Sni-a-Bar Township.

McKinney decided to move on to Oregon though, and William Philpott was appointed postmaster.

He moved it a half a mile north and kept the post office for several years. Dr. William E. Frick was appointed postmaster April 9, 1861, and moved the post office into the town of Lickskillet where he prac-ticed medicine from a log cabin.

There was one little problem though: The rules said you could move the post office, but you could not change the name of it. So they simply changed the name of the town to Oak Grove.

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The city’s deciders

cecelia morganWard 1

Morgan was elected in April 2008 for the first time. She was re-elected in April 2010. She taught American history and psychology and was also the guidance counselor at Oak Grove High School before retiring in 1997.

brad alexanderWard 2

Alexander has the lon-gest tenure of any board member, having served more than 12 years. He was re-elected in April 2010. He is a former Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy. He is a native of Oak Grove and has a wife, Sue.

hank melhornWard 1

Melhorn is in his third term as alderman, previously serving on the city’s board of zoning and adjustments and the city’s park board. He was re-elected in April 2009. Melhorn has lived in Oak Grove since 1969 with his wife, Connie.

larry mooreWard 2

Serving in his third term, the retired truck driver and mechanic is a 25-year member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. He is a life-long Oak Grove resident and is married to Marsha.

mike baxTerWard 3

Baxter is serving a second term after being re-elected in April 2009. He is a former employee of Ford Motor Company. He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masons and the Scottish Rite. His wife’s name is Shirla.

Jim shrouTWard 3

Shrout was voted into office in September 2009 by the aldermen after the death of former alderman Mike Johnston. Shrout is a store manager for O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Oak Grove and has a wife, Jill. He was elected for the first time in April 2010.

Board of AldermenOak Grove is what

Missouri law classifies as a fourth-class city, operat-ing under a city adminis-trator/board of alderman form of government.

The city has a mayor and six aldermen, elected by ward. The mayor presides over Board of Aldermen meetings and votes to break any ties. The mayor also appoints, with the board’s consent, the city administrator, city clerk, chief of police, city prosecutor, municipal judge and director of parks and recreation.

The Board of Alder-men meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mon-days of the month in the lower level of the Civic Center, 2100 S. Broadway.

City Hall is at 1300 S. Broadway. Phone: 816-690-3773. The mayor is Mark Fulks.

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Quietly protecting the cityThings have been quiet in the

Oak Grove Police Department.That’s how Police Chief Bob

Muenz wants it.In the past year, the depart-

ment has maintained many of its traditional programs, including prescription drug take back event; child car seat inspections; its 10th annual holiday heroes program; a victim’s rights golf tournament and its annual law enforcement memorial service.

At the same time, the depart-ment has received several grants to fund specific operations, in-cluding funds to provide overtime pay for DWI and traffic enforce-

ment operations. There was also a grant received to purchase new duty holsters and an in-car cam-era system.

Having provided law enforce-ment services since Oct. 4, 1999, the department has since grown to 15 officers and one civilian employee. Victim advocates and volunteer chaplains also offer services.

Officers are on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week to provide crime control and order mainte-nance.

The business office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for lunch from 12

noon to 1 p.m. Non-emergency after hours contact with the offi-cers on duty can be made by call-ing communications at 816-524-4300, and requesting an officer.

Emergency 911 services and communications are provided by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

The following list is of impor-tant numbers to remember:

Business office: 690-3773 ext.1100

Mailing address: 1300 S. Broadway, Oak Grove, Mo 64075

Physical address: 1903 S. Broadway

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Oak Grove Police Department keeps crime rates low OAK GROVE CRIME STATISTICS 2011 2012 (to mid-May)Homicide 0 0Forciblerape 2 0Robbery 1 0Aggravatedassault 8 0Burglary 33 5Larcenytheft 145 61Vehicletheft 19 5Arson 1 0----Violentcrimes 11 1Propertycrimes 199 71Totalcrimeindex 209 72

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concealed weaPons PermiTJackson County residents may visit Jackson County

Sheriff Headquarters, 3310 N.E. Rennau Drive in Lee’s Summit, to get a concealed weapons permit. Applica-tions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, not including holidays. Processing is not ensured for those who arrive after 3 p.m.

Applicants should bring proof of Jackson County residency, including a valid Missouri driver’s license, a non-driver’s license identification or a military identi-fication and orders showing the person is stationed in Missouri.

They also must provide a copy of the certificate of firearms safety training course, which the course instructor will provide.

The cost includes a $30.50 personal check or money order payable to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, as well as a $66.75 personal check or money order payable to the Jackson County, Mo., Sheriff’s Office.

Visit www.jacksongov.org or call 816-524-4302 for more information.

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fishing/hunTing PermiTs Missouri residents may obtain fishing and hunting permits

for a fee. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, must complete an

approved hunter education program in Missouri or another state to buy a firearms hunting permit. The exception is those who are hunting on a youth deer and turkey hunting permit.

Permits may be purchased over the phone by calling 800-392-4115 or by visiting the Blue Springs conservation office at 3424 N.W. Duncan Road.

They also may be purchased online by visiting https://www1.mo.wildlifelicense.com/start.php. Different permits are required, depending on hunting seasons and animals, and they range in price up to $19.

Daily, annual or lifetime fishing permits are available to Missouri residents, as well. No training course is required before purchase. Missouri residents younger than age 65 and older than age 15 are required to get a fishing permit.

Visit www.mdc.mo.gov for more information on hunting and regulations in Missouri.

– Adrianne DeWeese

marriage licenses Marriage licenses may be obtained at the

Jackson County Courthouse Annex Recorder of Deeds Office in Independence, 308 W. Kansas Ave., Suite 104. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays.

The cost is $50 at the time of application and may be paid by cash, all credit cards except American Express or a debit card. Both parties must appear together at the Recorder of Deeds office, and they must provide their Social Security numbers and proper identification. Both must be at least 18 years old to marry without parental consent.

A marriage license is valid for 30 days follow-ing the issue date, and the ceremony must take place in the state of Missouri.

If the bride chooses to change her name after the ceremony, a certified copy of the marriage license may be purchased for an additional $10.

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Area Parks

Several state and county parks are enjoyed by residents of Eastern Jackson County.

burr oak woodsBurr Oak Woods State Forest in Blue

Springs has a variety of facilities, includ-ing a nature center with a 167-seat au-ditorium, a snake and amphibian display and a 3,000-gallon aquarium with native fish. Outside there are five hiking trails.

The Missouri Department of Conserva-tion facility is in a 1,071-acre forest that is home to a variety of wildlife. There are also fields, ponds, glades, creeks, lime-stone outcroppings and prairie.

The forest, including the trails, is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Standard Time.

The nature center is open year-round from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday. It also is

closed Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The center offers guided hikes and a variety of programs, including films, lectures and events for kids. Go to http://mdc.mo.gov/regions/kansas-city/burr-oak-woods-nature-center for more informa-tion. Phone: 816-228-3766

To reach Burr Oak Woods, go 1.1 miles north of Interstate 70 on Missouri 7, then one mile west on Park Road.

fleming ParkFleming Park, a Jackson County park,

includes Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake and covers more than 7,800 acres.

Lake Jacomo covers 970 acres and is stocked with crappie, bluegill, large-mouth bass, carp, catfish, hybrid striped bass and walleye. There is a horsepower limit on boats.

The Lake Jacomo marina is at 7401 W. Park Road. Phone: 816-795-8888. The

marina offers boat rentals, concessions, lakeside gasoline, tackle, bait, and dock fishing. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting.

Blue Springs Lake is just south of U.S. 40 off Woods Chapel Road. It has hybrid striped bass, bluegill, largemouth bass, carp and catfish.

The marina has a convenience store, bait and tackle, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, fuel and a fishing-cleaning station. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting.

Fleming Park also includes Missouri Town 1855, a re-creation of frontier life. It’s at 8010 Park Road. Warm-weather hours – March 1 to Nov. 15 – are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Wintertime hours – Nov. 16 to Feb. 28 – are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 13 and $3 for those 62 and older.

There are campgrounds and shelter houses throughout Fleming Park. Call 816-503-4805 to reserve a camping site. Call 816-503-4800 to reserve a shelter house.

liTTle blue Trace Trail

Jackson County’s Little Blue Trace Trail is a hiking-and-biking trail running for 15 miles along the Little Blue River mostly in Independence, from Blue Mills Road south under U.S. 24, past the main Inde-pendence power plant, through the com-mercial area of southeast Independence, under Interstate 470 and southwest to Lee’s Summit Road. There are trailheads and benches at various places along the trail.

The county and Kansas City have an agreement to add another 12.2 miles, running the trail south to the Longview Lake area, and officials would one day like to connect it with a metrowide system of trails and eventually the Katy Trail.

blue and gray ParkSeven miles south of Buckner-Tarsney

Road and Interstate 70, Blue and Gray Park sits on 1,733 acres in the oak and hickory hardwood timbers of Eastern Jackson County.

The park is popular with horseback rid-ers, hikers and cross-country skiers. The parking lot features a pull-through for two large trailers and includes two shel-ter houses, six picnic tables and toilets.

Primitive and organized camping op-portunities are also available.

A permit is required to use the horse trails and can be purchased at the admin-istrative offices at 22807 Woods Chapel Road in Blue Springs.

Phone: 816-503-4805.

landahl Park reserveLandahl Park Reserve is a 1,397-acre

county park east of Missouri 7 and south of Truman Road. The park, renamed for Jackson County’s first park director, William L. Landahl, includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, a softball field, soccer fields, horse trails, fishing, picnic shelters, restrooms, camping sites, and a ski trail during winter months. The Mis-souri Department of Conservation also operates a shooting range in the park.

Phone: 816-503-4805.

– Jeff Fox

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There are many places and activities that one can enjoy in Oak Grove. Here are a few locations and facilities located in the city.

webb ParkWebb Park offers 47 acres of land located

on the east side of town.The park has a lighted pitching machine,

ball diamonds, a concessions building, a tee-ball field, tennis and basketball courts and sand volleyball courts, pavilions with picnic tables, restrooms, and large and small playground equipment.

Park hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.Events including Fourth of July celebration

and fireworks take place there, as well as adult softball leagues, youth tennis camp, the USSSA basement tournaments and others.

Check the parks department program guide for updated times and event dates.

caraway lakeCaraway Lake is stocked annually with

crappie, catfish and other game fish. It’s about 8 acres and located on Gillespie Road and North Broadway.

The proper city and state fishing permits must be obtained before fishing at the lake. Park hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

frick ParkFrick Park exists on 57 acres of land at Cem-

etery Road and West 12th Street, offering a

wide range of facilities and activities, includ-ing lighted equestrian arenas, a concessions building, athletic fields and playground areas.

Park hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Check the park’s department program

guide for updated times and event dates.

oak grove PoolThe public pool is adjacent to the Civic Cen-

ter, 2100 S. Broadway St. It is open from 1-6 p.m. from late May to Labor Day weekend.

The price for season passes ranges from $20 for a 10-day pass to $125 for a non-resi-dent family. The daily rate is $3 for adults and $2 for adults ages 55 and older. The pool is free for children 3 and younger.

Family night swim from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $1 per person.

For more information about events and other fees, call 690-4003 X 3

skaTe ParkThe skate park is behind the Civic Center

on a 60-foot by 120-foot concrete pad. It offers patrons several ramps or rails to use while skateboarding.

Features include quarter pipes, grind rails, stairs and hard rails. The city encourages people to wear safety gear.

The park is open from dawn until dusk.Skate contests are also held at the park.

– Jeff Martin

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Oak Grove has a handful of organizations with more than 100 employees.

According to “Eastern Jackson County by the Numbers 2010,” by the Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance and Jackson County, the city’s largest employers are:

n The Oak Grove School District – 260.n Wal-Mart – 240.

n Petro Truck Stop – 126.n Oak Nursing and Rehab Inc. – 100.n TravelAmerica truck stop – 60.n Patricia’s Grocery Store – 52.n The city – 49.n Wendy’s – 22.n Walgreen’s – 25.Figures are from the city in 2009.

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waTer and sewerMost Oak Grove residents are served by city-owned water and sewer utilities. Call

the city at 816-690-3773 for visit City Hall at 2100 S. Broadway to establish service.The miniumum charge for water service is $16.10 for the first 2,000 gallons. The

cost increases based on usage.The miniumum charge for sewer service is $5, and the rate increases by .0058 for

every 100 gallons used.

gasMissouri Gas EnergyTo establish service, call 816-756-5252To report a gas leak at any time, call 1-800-582-0000New customers can arrange gas service by phone.

elecTriciTyKansas City Power and LightFor service, billing, service interruption and other reports, call 816-471-5275.The website is www.kcpl.com

TelePhoneCenturyLink local telephone servicePhone: 1-800-366-8201CenturyLink, formerly Enbarq, serves local telephone customers in Oak Grove and

parts of Eastern Jackson County, including Grain Valley, Lake Lotawana, Wellington and Missouri City.

cableComcastPhone: 816-795-1100Website: www.comcast.comComcast offers digital and high-definition cable service. The company has several

cable option packages available, including internet.Extra charges apply for taxes, installation, service and reconnections.

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Utilities

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Sni Valley Fire Protection District has seen some significant improvements the past year.

The department opened its new sta-tion at 1600 South Broadway, which is directly opposite the former facility. By locating there, the facility has allowed the district to maintain a presence in the heart of the community and in close proximity to the schools.

The district passed a bond levy for its construction in 2008.

The new station features a com-munity room, larger training facilities, additional administration space, and a larger more modern living area for the

duty crews, according to information provided by the district.

The former station was over 30 years old and the district had outgrown its capabilities.

Providing fire and emergency services for the municipalities of Oak Grove, Bates City and the unincorporated areas of Eastern Jackson County and western Lafayette County, the district covers about 78 square miles and 15,000 residents.

There are currently 21 paid firefight-ers and 10 active volunteers.

– Jeff Martin

Sni Valley Fire Protection District

sni valley has paid and volunteer firefighters

Voting

As residents move from one county or voting jurisdiction to another county or jurisdiction, they must re-register to vote.

Residents must be registered at their current home address by the fourth Wednesday prior to an election to be eligible to vote. Registration closes 14 days prior to each election, and those wishing to vote must be a U.S. citizen, a Missouri resident and at least 18 years of age by the next general election.

Visit www.jcebmo.org/registration for more information. Voter registration forms are available at the following

locations: n Jackson County Election Board,

215 N. Liberty St., Independence. Phone: 816-325-4600Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday

through Friday. n Mid-Continent Public Library,

2320 S. Broadway St., Oak Grove. Phone: 816-690-3213Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and

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Saturday. Phone: 816-690-3500. – Jeff Fox

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You wouldn’t know by looking at the outside of St. Mary’s Medical Center, but it has grown a lot in the past year.

A few months ago, St. Mary’s earned Chest Pain Center accreditation, mak-ing it one of only 22 hospitals in the state of Missouri with the designation. Ac-creditation is granted only to those facilities whose processes meet or exceed the criteria established by the Accreditation Committee. Many of these guidelines also coincide with the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

Chest pain is the second most common reason people seek emergency care at U.S. hospitals. It accounts for 8 million patient visits and about $8 billion in health care costs each year. Several years ago, the Society of Chest Pain Centers was formed to improve the way hospitals and professionals in cardiac care improve outcomes for their patients.

The accreditation ensures patients coming to the Emergency Department with chest pain or discomfort are given the immediate treatment necessary to avoid as much heart damage as possible. Protocol-based proce-dures developed by leading experts in cardiac care are part of St. Mary’s overall cardiac care services.

Gaining accreditation through SCPC was a lengthy process, involving not only associates providing direct patient care, but ancillary and management personnel, as well. Going through the process forced us to examine everything we do and why it’s done. Like our Magnet status, and in contrast to more traditional accreditation models, SCPC accredi-tation is a collaborative venture providing feedback and education. The work helped us address gaps and improve cardiac care processes, resulting in better outcomes, cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction.

There are other benefits that have come from the work done for the accreditation, as well. So many people from different areas working together for a common goal led to the development of a tight-knit team. We en-joy working as a focused unit providing qual-ity chest pain care to our patients. That team extends beyond the hospital walls to include area Emergency Medical Services, as well.

Communication between first responders and the Emergency Room is a critical part of the process. Not only are patients receiving care while en route to the hospital, but infor-mation is being shared allowing for the most effective treatment when the patient arrives. The accreditation proves that St. Mary’s works seamlessly with area Emergency Medical Services to ensure patients in Eastern Jackson County get the treatment they need during the critical early stages of a heart attack.

St. Mary’s is reaching beyond the Jackson County line in caring for the community. Ear-lier this year, the Carondelet Heart Institute opened an outreach clinic in Sweet Springs, Mo. Twice each month, patients in the Sweet Springs area, who may have difficulty travel-ing to Blue Springs, can come to the I-70 Medical Center for treatment. Soon, we hope to provide similar service in Odessa, Mo.

All this attention to treating heart disease is important because heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of men and women in this country. You can help provide a healthier community by learning the signs of heart attack:

n Chest discomfort-pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain, lasting more than a few minutes or comes and goes;

n Discomfort or pain in the upper body, in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach;

n Shortness of breath; n Cold sweat; n Nausea or lightheadedness.If you’re having symptoms, do not have

someone drive you, or worse yet, drive yourself to a hospital. Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get life-saving treat-ment. When emergency help arrives, they can promptly begin treatment and are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped.

Minutes matter. Don’t wait more than five minutes to call 911 or your emergency response number. Remember, time is muscle.

Time wasted is muscle lost.

St. Mary’s expert advice

Dr. David Blick, MD, FACC

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Two major signs of progress – one vis-ible, one through accreditation – took place at St. Mary’s Medical Center in 2011.

In October, St. Mary’s earned Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a designation that staff members say shows the hospital’s commit-ment to quality health care when a patient is experiencing chest pain or discomfort.

Two months later, on Dec. 14, the 30-year-old facility celebrated the $3.7 million renovation and expansion of its surgery area, the first of its kind since St. Mary’s opened in 1981.

Both marks of progress took months and extensive staff member collaboration at the Blue Springs hospital.

“The certification is one more notch in our belt because it shows the public that we are dedicated to caring for the commu-nity,” said Suzy DePaoli, a registered nurse at St. Mary’s with several certifications. She is the Chest Pain Center coordinator and led the chest pain accreditation work.

With the accreditation, St. Mary’s aims to provide patients in the emergency room with chest pain or discomfort the most im-mediate treatment to avoid heart damage.

For example, DePaoli said, when patients reach the emergency room door, the goal is to perform an EKG – a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart – within five minutes.

St. Mary’s staff also review the hospital’s STEMI (a type of heart attack) patients in a monthly meeting to see if the provided care needs improvement, DePaoli said.

The hospital also is working to improve its community outreach related to chest conditions, including meetings at Vesper Hall about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what residents should do if those signs and symptoms occur.

“This chest pain certification is just a chance for us to be able to show the com-munity what we have to offer them, which is excellence in care for a patient who

is having a heart attack,” said DePaoli, adding that the certification marked a team effort between the ER and cardiology staffs.

The other major sign of progress at St. Mary’s began 14 months ago, “but it’s been in the works for many years now,” said Aubrey Miller, nurse manager of Sur-gical Services at St. Mary’s, regarding the renovation of the hospital’s surgery area.

Two operating rooms underwent “a complete overhaul,” Miller said, with the addition of at least one-third of the previ-ous space to each. The rooms received flat-screen LCD high-definition monitors and brand-new LED operating room lights.

With larger operating rooms, Miller said, St. Mary’s medical staff are able to take on cases that require more instruments, such as spinal fusion and total joint replace-ments in the hips and knees.

The surgery area also received new paint and flooring, a centralized scheduling desk and new locker rooms for staff members. The pre-operation and recovery area each have seven new bays, complete with new nurses’ stations and access points.

“Before, it was kind of muddled the way we had our patient flow,” Miller said. “Now, we’re a lot more streamlined. I guess you could say that there have been fewer traffic jams in the hallway.”

A new, sterile storage area is centrally located, allowing staff members easier ac-cess for patient supplies.

“We’ve always, at St. Mary’s, had patient care as our No. 1 priority. We’ve been good at providing service and patient care, but now, our environment matches our service,” Miller said. “We are just tickled pink with our new area. We’ve done some really hard work, and it’s paid off – we have some really beautiful things now.”


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Been in community: CSL, since 1916; Oak Grove location only, since the 1960s.

Role in community: To empower families to move from poverty to self sufficiency.

Important to know: CSL is the oldest and largest emergency services provider in Eastern Jackson County. In many of the communities it serves, CSL is the only option residents have for emergency food, clothing, shelter, utility or medical assistance.

CSL provides services through three umbrella programs: Work Express (train-ing individuals to re-enter the workforce and helping them gain employment); Emergency Assistance (help with most basic needs of food, clothing, medical services and utility bill assistance); and Housing (assisting the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless

through counseling, budgeting, home-buyer education and other efforts).

CSL helps clients living at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Its Oak Grove location is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays and serves anyone with an Oak Grove address.

Funding sources: In-kind donations, direct assistance, special events, govern-ment contracts, United Way, grants and other contributions.

Major fundraiser: Formerly known as Outpouring of Hope, the 2012 Ooh! fundraiser was a food, drink and music extravaganza the first Friday in May at the Independence Events Center. The fall gala event will take place Nov. 3 at the Independence Hilton Garden Inn.

Contact: Sharon Petkoff, Oak Grove and Buckner site manager, 816-690-8213. She is in Oak Grove on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Donations, 816-912-4484; volunteer, 816-254-4100; hire CSL clients, 816-912-4491; advocate, email [email protected] to arrange a presentation at your church, workplace, school or civic orga-nization.


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ChiropraCtiCBalanced Body Chiropractic Center, P.C.Britton Batchelor, D.C.Chiropractic & Acupuncture Care, Healthcare for all Ages19301 E. 40 Hwy., Suite B (at Little Blue Pkwy)Independence, MO 64055(816) 254-0606 Fax: (816) 254-1895www.drbritt.net

Family Medicine, Inc.Johnna Bodenstab, FNP, BC Family Nurse Practitioner17611 East 24 Hwy., Suite 200Independence, Missouri 64056(816) 257-7787

Family Medicine, Inc.Marvin P. Steiner, M.D., FAAFPCertified American Board of Family Practice17611 East 24 Hwy., Suite 200Independence, Missouri 64056(816) 257-7787

Family Medicine, Inc.Gregory Markway, M.D.Certified American Board of Family Practice17611 East 24 Hwy., Suite 200Independence, Missouri 64056(816) 257-7787

Family mediCineFamily Medicine, Inc.Larry Legler, M.D., FAAFPCertified American Board of Family Practice17611 East 24 Hwy., Suite 200Independence, Missouri 64056(816) 257-7787

audiologyHearing AssociatesBary E. Williams, Au.D.New Blue Ridge Bank Tower4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Suite 560Independence, MO 64057(816) 994-2401www.hearingassociates.com

Hearing AssociatesDustin Spaulding, BC-HISNew Blue Ridge Bank Tower4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Suite 560Independence, MO 64057(816) 994-2401www.hearingassociates.com

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Grain Valley Family MedicineDeb Bersano, R.N., Nurse Midwife1439 Minter WayGrain Valley, MO 64029(816) 404-6785

Grain Valley Family MedicineMichelle Hirsch, RN, Nurse Practitioner1439 Minter WayGrain Valley, MO 64029(816) 404-6785

Independence Family MedicineRandy Cramer, D.O.10010 Truman Rd.Independence, MO 64057(816) 404-6785

Oak Grove Medical ClinicSteve T. Gialde, D.O.1900 BroadwayOak Grove, MO 64075(816) 690-6566

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Oak Grove Medical ClinicBryan Hughes, M.D.1900 BroadwayOak Grove, MO 64075(816) 690-6566

Oak Grove Medical ClinicStephanie Hutchison, F.N.P.1900 BroadwayOak Grove, MO 64075(816) 690-6566

Family Practice - TMC LakewoodEdwin Kraemer, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

Family Practice - TMC LakewoodWael Mourad, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

Family Practice - TMC LakewoodKathleen Tang-BeltranTMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

Midwest Gastroenterology Partners, P.C.Mark K. Taormina M.D. FASGE, AGAF, FACG, FACPSpecializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd.Lee’s Summit, MO 64064(816) 836-2200 | Fax: (816) 836-2244www.MidwestGastro.com

Dr. Taormina is a Kansas City native. He graduated from the University of Missouri. Dr. Taormina’s postgraduate train-ing in Gastroenterology was completed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He continued as a Major in the U.S. Army Medical Corps until 1991. Dr. Taormina is triple Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the specialties of internal medicine, gastroenterology and geriatric medicine. He has attained Fellowship status in the American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Physicians, American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is currently on the active staff of Centerpoint Medical Center, Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center, Midwest Physicians Surgery Center and St. Luke's Northland Hospital. He is active in clinical research and serves as the medical director for the Midwest Center for Clinical Research.

Family Practice - TMC LakewoodDeb Bersano, RN, Nurse midwifeTMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

GastroenteroloGyOak Grove Medical ClinicMatthew John, M.D.1900 BroadwayOak Grove, MO 64075(816) 690-6566 Midwest Gastroenterology Partners, P.C.

R. Wade McCullough, D.O.Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd.Lee’s Summit, MO 64064(816) 836-2200 | Fax: (816) 836-2244www.MidwestGastro.com

Dr. McCullough completed his medical school at the University of Health Sciences, now KCUMB. He went on to complete the Internal Medicine Residency program and a Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He has been in private practice since graduating his fellowship. Dr. McCullough is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

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Summit GastroenterologyRichard D. Lozoff, M.D., F.A.C.G.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Dr. Lozoff was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. From there he went to the University of Bologna in Italy before transferring to the Rush University Medical College in Chicago, in Internal Medicine, where he became the Chief Medical Resident. This was followed with a Fellowship in Gasteroenterology at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago, after which he became Board Certified. Dr. Lozoff is Board Certified Gastroentererologist and Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow in the American College of Gastroenterology, mem-ber of the American Gastroenterological Association and The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has been in private practice in Kansas City since 1983. He also has a degree in Culinary Arts and enjoys cooking, traveling, and cycling.

Summit GastroenterologyMary Lynne Lucido, M.D.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Dr. Lucido was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She completed the BA/MD program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City obtaining both her undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. She then moved to Minneapolis to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She was the Chief Medical Resident at the Minneapolis V.A. Medical Center and then completed a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Minnesota. During her fellowship, she spent a year performing research and training in Endoscopic Ultrasound. Dr. Lucido is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Summit GastroenterologyJeffrey L. Schlachter, D.O.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Dr. Schlachter is a native of New York and a graduate of Brooklyn College. He earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, as well as a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Barnes Hospital, Washingto University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Schlachter is an Associate Professer of Medicine at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He has been in private practice in the Kansas City area since 1989. He is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, Metropolitan Medical Society and the American College of Osteophathic Interest. Dr. Schlachter's hobbies include fishing, collecting antique watches, as well as classic automobiles. He has recently celebrated 36 years of marriage with his wife, Linda. His daughter Julie, is in the advertising and promotion business. His son Andrew, is in his medical residency and plans on following in his father's footsteps.

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Summit GastroenterologyFrank Totta, D.O.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Dr. Totta was born and raised in the Kansas City area and graduatedfrom Bishop O'Hara High School in 1987. After obtain-ing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology at the University of Central Missouri, he entered Medical School at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience. Following Medical School, he trained at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Internal Medicine, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident from 1998-1999. This was followed by a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center - University of Phoenix Medical Center combined Fellowship program in Arizona. Dr. Totta is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterology Association. He has been in practice in the Kansas City area, since 2002. He is married and enjoys spending time with his three children.

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Summit GastroenterologyKit Bartalos, D.O.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Dr. Bartalos was born and raised in Kansas City. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University and went on to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences for his medical degree. Completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri and finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible for Gastroenterology. His area of special interest is an inflammatory bowel disease. He enjoys having opportunities to teach medical students and residents at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and to mentor others in their medical career. Hobbies include hunting, fishing, horseback riding and most importantly, time with his family.

Summit GastroenterologyAmy Waller, A.P.R.N., B.C., A.N.P.20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd., Ste. 330, Lee's Summit, MO 64086Lee's Summit Medical Center2000 SE Blue Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64063(816) 554-3838 Fax: (816) 554-1634www.summitgi.com

Amy Waller was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri. She received her undergraduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia with honors and her masters degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with honors. Amy has over 14 years of GI experi-ence and is certified as a Clinical Specialist by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She emphasizes wellness and self-care by giving patients the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions. Amy and her hus-band reside in Lee's Summit with their two children. She enjoys exercising, yoga, shopping and spending time with her family.

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HearinG aid specialistRita's Hearing Center & RepairsRita Harman, Mo-Lic. BC-HISLocally owned & operated1914 N. Plymouth RoadIndependence, MO 64058(816) 796-8165

GynecOlOGyGynecology - TMC LakewoodPeter Greenspan, D.O.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit Rd.Kansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Thomas F. Green, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Richard K. Gutknecht, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Timothy A. Hall, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Alisa R. Ash, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Robert T. Caffrey, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

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Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D.Specializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Syble Cretzmeyer, WHNP-BCSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

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Obstetrics - TMC LakewoodKristin Kruse, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit Rd.Kansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

OphthalmOlOGy - pediatricGerhard W. Cibis, M.D., P.C. and AssociatesMarcia E. Bray, O.D.Pediatric & Adult Optometry16637 E. 23rd St. (The Hub Shopping Center)Independence, MO 64055(816) 461-6880www.cibiseyecare.com

Gerhard W. Cibis, M.D., P.C. and AssociatesCara A. Vander Wilt, O.D.Pediatric & Adult Optometry16637 E. 23rd St. (The Hub Shopping Center)Independence, MO 64055(816) 461-6880www.cibiseyecare.com

OrthOdOnticsDavid E. Dykhouse, D.D.S.Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics1300 S. Outer RoadBlue Springs, MO 64015(816) 229-0444www.dykhouseortho.com

Oral & maxillOfacial surGery

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Debra K. Sims, WHNP-BCSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.Amy Trout, M.D., FACOGSpecializing in Women’s Health19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-0220 Fax: (816) 795-3456www.independencewomensclinic.com

OphthalmOlOGy - pediatricGerhard W. Cibis, M.D., P.C.Gerhard W. Cibis, M.D., P.C. and Associates16637 E. 23rd St. (The Hub Shopping Center)Independence, MO 64055(816) 461-6880www.cibiseyecare.com

ObstetricsLakewood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists Christopher J. Haggerty, D.D.S., M.D. 3600 NE Ralph Powell Road, Suite DLee’s Summit, MO 64064816-554-8300 www.LakewoodOMFS.com

Dr. Haggerty founded Lakewood Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists on the premise of combining modern surgi-cal practices and outstanding patient care with state of the art facilities. Dr. Haggerty specializes in surgeries of the mouth, jaws and face to include wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement and facial reconstructive surgery.

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James B. Indiveri, D.M.D.Specialist in OrthodonticsBoard Certified – American Board of Orthodontics300 West R.D. Mize Rd.Blue Springs, MO 64015www.indiveriortho.com(816) 229-1245

Rockhill Pain SpecialistsDan Hancock, M.D.Board Certified Pain Management, Anesthesiology and Emergency MedicineServing Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and the surrounding areas. For an appointment, call our scheduling office at(913) 754-0641 or toll-free at 1-877-234-5846www.rockhillpain.com

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Rockhill Pain SpecialistsDaniel Kloster, M.D.Board Certified Pain Management, AnesthesiologyServing Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and the surrounding areas. For an appointment, call our scheduling office at(913) 754-0641 or toll-free at 1-877-234-5846www.rockhillpain.com

Orthopedic - TMC LakewoodTom McCormack, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit Rd.Kansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-7600

OrthOPedic SurgeryOrthopedic - TMC LakewoodAkin Cil, M.D.TMC Lakewood Specialty Annex7900 Lee's Summit Rd.Kansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-0031

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Lowe Drug at CenterpointMike Hefley, R.PhCenterpoint Medical Building19550 E. 39th St., Suite 120Independence, MO 64057(816) 795-0086

Marr’s PharmacyLarry Link, R.Ph205 N.W. R.D. Mize Rd., Suite 104Blue Springs, MO 64014St. Mary's Professional Bldg.(816) 229-7755

Fifty Plus Pharmacy211 W. LexingtonIndependence, MO(816) 461-6546

Vance J. Dykhouse, D.D.S., M.S.Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics1300 S. Outer Road Blue Springs, MO (816) 229-0444www.dykhouseortho.com

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Sports Medicine - TMC LakewoodMargaret Gibson, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-9025

Sports Medicine - TMC LakewoodGeorge Harris, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-9025

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Heartland Podiatry, P.C.Ryan Frank, D.P.M.2406 East R.D. Mize Rd.Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-FEET (3338)

Specialzing in the treatment of adults and children requiring special attention and reconstructive surgery due to sports injuries, diabetes, or age related problems.

Specialzing in the treatment of adults and children requiring special attention and reconstructive surgery due to sports injuries, diabetes, or age related problems.

Heartland Podiatry, P.C.Arthur Weisman, D.P.M.2406 East R.D. Mize Rd.Independence, MO 64057(816) 478-FEET (3338)

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Sports Medicine - TMC LakewoodRussell D. White, M.D.TMC Lakewood Medical Pavilion7900 Lee's Summit RoadKansas City, MO 64139(816) 404-9025


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g.c. maTsonMatson is in his third

term on the board of education. He has owned a business in Oak Grove for more than 20 years, special-izing in painting and other home repair. He is a longtime resident of Oak Grove and has three children who all attend schools within the school district. In addition, he and his wife are graduates of Oak Grove High School.

bob glasgowGlasgow is begin-

ning his third year on the board of educa-tion. He is a former wrestling coach and activities director at Oak Grove High School and is currently the activities director for the Raytown School District. A graduate of Blue Springs High School, he and his wife have two sons, who both attended Oak Grove schools.

Troy PavlicaPavlica was elected

to his first term on the board in April 2011 and is in his second year. He is a longtime Oak Grove resident, graduating from Oak Grove High School in 1989. He works for APEX Heating and air-conditioning and is involved with Oak Grove Blaze Baseball. He is married and has four children.

Seven people serve the commu-nity on the Oak Grove Board of Education.

The district covers more than

43 square miles and includes not only portions of Jackson, but small parts of Johnson and Lafay-ette counties.

Board members are elected at large each April, and terms are for three years. Most years, two board members are elected. How-

ever, every third year, three seats are open.

– Kelly Evenson

Board of Education

brian o’neillO’Neill was elected

to his first term in April 2012. He and his wife have one graduate and two children attending Oak Grove schools.

monTie TriPPTripp is in the third

year of his first term on the board. He was previously on the board for 12 years be-fore taken a brief ab-sence. He is president of Garney Construc-tion Co., and he and his wife have three children, all graduates of Oak Grove High School. He also has six grandchildren.

ricki lawlerLawler is beginning

her second year on the Oak Grove Board of Education. She is a longtime resident of Oak Grove and has been active throughout the commu-nity.

sue alexanderAlexander is begin-

ning the second year of her second term on the board of educa-tion. She is a retired teacher from Oak Grove High School. Alexander and her husband are longtime residents of the com-munity.

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The Oak Grove Board of Education meets at 7 p.m., the fourth Monday of each month in the Board of Education room at the charlene roscher Early child-hood center, 1205 S. Salem St. | DiSTricT PHONE NO: 816-690-4156/Fax 816-690-3031 | aDDrESS: 601 SE 12th St., Oak Grove, 64075

Aug. 13-15 All staff orientationAug. 16 Students’ first daySept. 28 HomecomingOct. 15 No classes / first quarter endsOct. 16 No classes/ parent-teacher conferencesNov. 21-23 No classes / ThanksgivingDec. 21 Early release / second quarter and first semester endDec. 24-Jan. 7 Winter break / no classes / PDCJan. 8 Classes resumeJan. 21 No classes / Martin Luther King Day

Feb. 18 No classes / Presidents DayMar 15 No classes / PDC, third quarter endsMar 28 Early release dayMar 29-Apr. 3 No classes / Spring breakMay 3 No classes / PDCMay 16, 17 Early releaseMay 17 Second semester endsMake up days May 20-24, April 1, May 3

Source: Oak Grove School District website: www.oakgrove.k12.mo.us

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High school

oak grove high offers a-plus program

There is one high school in the Oak Grove School District and that is Oak Grove High School.

The facility houses students in ninth through 12th grades.

The high school offers a variety of classes including advanced placement courses and the A-plus program. In addition, students have the oppor-tunity to earn a regular high school diploma or a college preparatory di-ploma that has a higher grade point average and course requirements.

Another opportunity for juniors and seniors is to take classes at the Fort Osage Career and Technology Center, which is in the Fort Osage School District.

A variety of extra-curricular activi-ties are offered for students at the

school including football, track, wrestling, basketball, baseball, soft-ball and volleyball as well as many others.

Other clubs and activities include academic bowl, marching and con-cert bands, choir and AFS.

The principal is Randy McClain, and the assistant principal is Adam Salmon.

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The following is contact informa-tion for Oak Grove High School.

n Oak Grove High School, 605 S.E. 12th St., 816-690-4152 – 669 students.

-– Kelly Evenson

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Elementary schools

In the Oak Grove School District, the elementary level is divided into two buildings – one that serves the primary grades and another that serves students in third through fifth grades.

oak grove PrimaryOak Grove Primary School serves students in

kindergarten, first and second grades.The school opened in 1993 and has had multiple

renovations and additions over the years.Students at the building are instructed in the four

core subject areas – communication arts, mathemat-ics, science and social studies.

The principal is Laura Oyler.

maPle elemenTaryMaple Elementary School serves students in third,

fourth and fifth grades. The school is in the former site of Oak Grove Middle School. When overcrowd-ing became an issue at both the elementary and middle schools, a new middle school was built across the street and Maple students moved into the space vacated by the middle school.

Like at the Primary Building, students are in-structed in the four core subject areas and have the opportunity to attend special classes such as music, art, computer/technology and physical education

throughout the week.In addition, students have the opportunity to

enroll in the gifted program if they meet certain requirements.

Peggy Tiffany is principal.

charlene roscher early childhood cenTer

Before students reach kindergarten, services are available through the early childhood center.

This facility houses the early childhood/special education, Title I and after school programs.

The Parents As Teachers program is also located in the center and board of education meetings are held once a month in the facility.

The principal is Lorri Boydston.

enrollmenT numbersThe following is contact information and enroll-

ment numbers for each of the schools.n Oak Grove Early Childhood Center, 1205 S.

Salem, 816-690-3762.n Oak Grove Primary Building, 500 S.E. 17th St.,

816-690-8770, 429 students.n Maple Elementary, 501 S.E. 12th St., 816-690-

4153, 423 students.– Kelly Evenson

educating our youngest residentsMiddle school

One middle school serves students in the Oak Grove School District.

Oak Grove Middle School houses students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. It was constructed so that each grade is separated in a wing or house. Students interact only with students in their grade level throughout the day.

The exception is during elective classes such as choir, band, art or technology. The building also features a media center, gymnasium and commons area with a stage.

The core subjects – mathematics, communication arts, science and social studies are taught within each house.

Exploratory classes, or electives, are offered as well as extracurricular activities and sports. With a greater emphasis on extra-curricular activities, there are a wide range of opportuni-ties in middle school.

The middle school was named a Blue Ribbon School in 1999. The national award is given to schools that demonstrate excellence.

Tracy Kemp is the principal, and Tom Huffington is the assistant prin-cipal.

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Oak Grove Middle School, 401 S.E. 12th St., 816-690-4154, 501 students.

– Kelly Evenson

Three grades at middle level

D I R E C T O R Y

Timothy Lutheran Ministries and School425 NW R.D. Mize Road • Blue Springs, MO 64014 (Church)

816-228-5300 “Touching Lives for Christ”www.timothylutheran.com

Saturday Evening Worship – 6 pmSunday Morning Worship – 8 am, 9:15 am, 11 am

Education Hour – 9:15 amWednesday Religion Classes for Youth – Sept/April – 6:30 - 8:00 pm

301 SW Wyatt Rd (School and Church)Contemporary Service of Joy – 9:30 am – Wyatt Rd

Education Hour – 10:45 am

LCMS

Calvary Baptist Church of Blue Springs

900 NW 22nd Street816-228-5540

www.calvarybluesprings.org

Sunday School/Bible Study . . . . . . . 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service . 10:45 AM Sunday Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PMWednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting . 6:00 PM

Nursery available during services

VBS annually grades K-6 Gospel Concerts every 5th

Sunday at 6:00 PMServing Blue Springs Community Since 1980

Traditional Southern Baptist Worship Services and Music

Office Hours 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday - Friday

Email: [email protected]


Columbia CollegeColumbia College-Kansas City is a branch of Columbia

College in Columbia, Mo.It offers more than 500 online classes and 19 online de-

gree programs in addition to campus classes and degrees.The college, which is geared for military personnel and

working adults, offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The eight-week courses meet once or twice a week, and there are five sessions each year starting in January, March, June, August and October. There is also the flexibility of starting and stopping classes based on work, military and family obligations.

The Kansas City campus is in the Blue Ridge Bank Tower at 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd. in Kansas City. For more informa-tion, call 816-795-1515.

graCeland universityThe Independence campus of Graceland University

is home to the School of Nursing as well as the Global Campus. Its main campus is in Lamoni, Iowa, which serves around 1,200 undergraduate students each year.

Graceland University, 1401 W. Truman Road, has been operating in Independence for more than 30 years. It is home to the nursing program, undergraduate and graduate programs in education and a graduate studies program in religion.

The Independence campus is also the home to Grace-land’s first doctoral program, which began in the fall of 2011. Students who complete the program will receive a Doctorate of Nursing. The nursing program started in 1910 with cooperation from the Independence Sani-

tarium, which is now home to the Independence Regional Ennovation Center. In 1968, the Lamoni, Iowa, campus extended to Independence, where it became home to the university’s bachelor’s degree program in nursing.

In addition to its other academic programs, the Graceland University Independence campus serves as the headquarters for the Center for the Study of the Korean War and the International Health Center. Through a part-nership with MCC-Blue River, a business administration program is offered with at Blue River.

For more information, visit Graceland University’s web-site at www.graceland.edu or call 816-833-0524.

national ameriCan universityThe National American University site in Independence

has been in the area since 1990 and has been considered as one of the university’s flagship locations.

Associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are avail-able in a variety of programs including medical assisting, paralegal studies and health care management.

In addition, NAU’s Zona Rosa campus offers a nursing and pharmacy technician program. Those who cannot attend campus classes have the option to take online courses to complete their degrees.

The NAU campus in Independence is at 3620 Arrow-head Ave. For more information, visit NAU’s website at www.national.edu/Locations/Independence or call 816-412-7700.

Park universityPark University’s main campus is in Parkville, Mo., but

it offers more than 40 campus centers in the Kansas City metropolitan area as well as online courses.

The Independence campus, 2200 S. Missouri 291, offers undergraduate programs in an accelerated format. Online classes are offered in conjunction with campus classes, and day, weekend and evening programs are also a part of the various programs.

Park University holds the distinction of being the larg-est provider of online education to the military.

For more information on Park University, visit its web-site at www.park.edu/indp or call 816-584-6561.

William WoodsWilliam Woods University is offering Eastern Jackson

County area residents the opportunity to pursue an educa-tion degree without quitting work.

Programs offered are master of education and a master of education in athletics/activities administration.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the university’s Graduate and Adult Studies at 1-800-995-3199 or contact William Woods by email at [email protected] or more information.

These programs make it possible for people with full-time jobs to complete a baccalaureate or a graduate degree while remaining employed.

The programs are designed to prepare students for career advancement and to enhance their marketability in the job market.

– Kelly Evenson

Small settings for your big educational goals

Colleges

mcc-blue river a quick drive from oak groveOak Grove residents have an option for

post-secondary education only a few miles down the road – MCC-Blue River.

The community college opened in 1997. More than 3,500 students now attend MCC-Blue River, 20301 E. Missouri 78, in Indepen-dence, each semester.

Classes are available in both day and night sessions as well as online. All appli-cants are accepted. A variety of programs are offered by the college’s academic divi-sions of business technology, mathematics, public safety, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

Students have two choices – a transfer program or a career program. The trans-fer program allows students to transfer credits to a four-year college or university

to continue with their education. A career program leads to an associate’s degree.

In addition to the associate’s degrees, which can be earned in everything from arts, teaching and computer science to engi-neering and applied science, certificates are available to students. Certificates are earned in career and technical programs such as biotechnology or automotive.

Among its many activities, Blue River is the home of the Trail Blazers soccer team and is a member of the National Junior Col-lege Athletic Association. It offers student groups such as the Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Center Place Restoration Campus Ministries, Student Activities Council, Drama Club, Re-Entry Club and the Organization for the Purpose of Political Discussion.

Selective programs are available, such as the police and fire academics at the Public Safety Institute. The academies include time in hands-on, real-world type situations and at the Precision Driving Track, located not far from the college’s main campus. Although most students take classes during the day, night classes are available in both programs.

There are even options for high school students at MCC-Blue River through the Trailblazer Collegiate Academy. The goal of the two-year program is to put high school students on the fast track to post-secondary academic success while helping to curb the cost of tuition at the same time. Students who complete the program will earn an associate’s degree by the time they gradu-

ate high school. The reading and English scores from the ACT exam will be used for acceptance into the program. Students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be able to read and write at a college level.

If becoming a full-time student is not on option, MCC-Blue River also offers a large community and continuing educa-tion program with online courses as well as skills-based, short-time programs. Certificate programs in business are available through this option as well as classes purely for fun.

For more information about MCC-Blue River, visit the website at www.mcckc.edu/blueriver or by calling 816-220-6500.

– Kelly Evenson


To the south of Blue Springs on Missouri 7 sits Lake Lotawana, a town that surrounds the lake of the same name.

The population is listed at 1,939 in the 2010 U.S. census.

The Lake Lotawana Association is responsible for lake safety and maintenance.

Originally named for a con-siderable amount of grain in the area in 1878, Grain Valley has since grown into a sprawling urban town.

The 2010 U.S. census listed the city’s population at 12,854.

The city is Oak Grove’s near-est neighbor to the west and it includes the East Kansas City Airport.

The city of Independence has experienced a vast history since it was founded in 1827. It borders Blue Springs on its western and northern boundaries.

According to the 2011 U.S. census estimate, Independence has a population of 116,830, making it the fourth largest city in the state ahead of Columbia.

For more information, visit www.indepmo.org or contact Independence Tourism at 816-235-7111.

Lee’s Summit has 91,364 residents, according to the 2010 U.S. census and is 65 square miles.

For more information about Lee’s Summit visit the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council website at www.leessummit.org

Lake Tapawingo began as a private lake outside Blue Springs by a group of businessmen who used it for a weekend getaway. It became a city in 1963 to avoid being annexed by Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit or Inde-pendence. The city has 730 residents according to the 2010 U.S. census.

The Blue Springs popula-tion is 52,575, according to the 2011 U.S. census esti-mate. The city has annexed approximately 3,500 acres of land since 1998. For more information on the city, visit www.bluespringsgov.com

Neighboring cities

By JEFF [email protected]

The County Legislature has nine members. Six are elected from specific districts. Three others are elected from larger districts but are elected by all county voters.

The districts including Oak Grove are:n The 5th District, represented by Greg

Grounds, R-Blue Springs. Grounds can be reached at 816-881-4476. The district runs east to west across the middle of the county, from Oak Grove, Grain Valley and Blue Springs – the area from Burgess Road to the north and Wy-att Road to the south – and reaches into Independence and Raytown north of 59th Street. Following the 2010 census, a bipartisan committee redrew district lines, and starting in the 2014 elections, the district will change significantly. North of Interstate 70, it will include everything east of the Little Blue River, including parts of Independence, plus Buckner, Levasy and Sibley. And south of I-70, it will include Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Independence.

n The 1st District at large, represented by Theresa Garza Ruiz, D-Blue Springs. Garza Ruiz can be reached at 816-881-3132. The district is roughly the northern third of the county, but that also changes in 2014, and the district will cover Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Inde-pendence, Blue Springs, Sugar Creek, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy, as well as parts of Kansas City south of U.S. 40 and west of Lee’s Summit Road.

Configurations of the other districts, as of 2014:

n The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City (816-881-3076). The district will be something like an upside down “U,” with the west side of Kansas City and downtown, then running east to I-435 and angling south and west to include the stadiums and the Blue Ridge Crossing (Wal-Mart and

Lowe’s) area on the eastern edge of Kansas City.

n The 2nd District is represented by James D. Tindall, D-Kansas City (816-881-3163). The district will continue to cover much of the cen-tral, east and south sides of Kansas City, from just east of downtown to just east of the Grandview Triangle.

n The 3rd District is represented by Dennis Waits, D-Independence (816-881-4441). It will cover Sugar Creek and Independence north of Interstate 70, stretching from Interstate 435 to the Little Blue River.

n The 4th District is represented by Dan Tarwater, D-Kansas City (816-881-3362). It remains in the county’s south-west corner – Grand-view and much of south Kansas City.

n The 6th District is represented by Bob Spence, R-Lee’s Summit (816-881-4423). It will continue to cover the southeast part of the county: Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, the Lakewood area and much of Raytown.

n The 2nd District at large is represented by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City, (816-881-3464). It covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown.

n The 3rd District, represented by Fred Arbanas, D-Lee’s Summit (816-881-4477). It will cover roughly the southern one-third of the county – Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Green-wood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City.

Jackson County, with a 2010 population of 674,158, is home to four of the largest cities in

the state. Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 459,787 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 4 Independence at 116,830, No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 91,364 (some in Cass County) and No. 10 Blue Springs at 52,575. Overall, about half of the county’s residents live in Kansas City and about half live in Eastern Jackson County.

– Jeff Fox


Jackson County govern-ment operates with a division

of powers similar to that used at the state and federal levels, with executive, legislative and judicial branches.

The county executive runs the county day to day, although the county prosecutor and sheriff

also are elected and run their offices independently of the executive. Legislators, the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four-year terms.

County Executive Mike Sanders was elected to a second four-year term in 2010. His office is on the second floor of the downtown Courthouse, 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City. Phone: Can be reached at 816-881-3000.

County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker was appointed to fill out an unexpired term and this year is running for a full four-year term. Her office is in the downtown Courthouse. Phone: 816-881-3555.

Sheriff Mike Sharp was elected in 2008 and this year is running for a second four-year term. The Sheriff’s Department office is at 3310 N.E. Rennau Drive, just south of Woods Chapel Road in Fleming Park. Phone: 816-524-4302

The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincor-porated parts of Eastern Jack-son County, and it has an ex-tensive system of parks. It also operates a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.

Jackson County Government

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– Jeff Fox

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Federal, state representatives

n SEN. ROy BLuNt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a six-year term in 2010.

Blunt sits on these committees: Appropriations (ranking member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop-ment subcommittee); Select Committee on Intelligence; Com-merce, Science and Transportation; and Rules and Adminis-tration.

His Washington office is at 260 Russell Building. Phone: 202-224-5721.

His Kansas City office is at 911 Main St., suite 2224. Phone: 816-471-7141.

Web site: http://blunt.senate.gov/public/

n SEN. CLAIRE MCCASKILL, a Democrat who lives in St. Louis. a Democrat who lives in St. Louis, was elected in 2006. She is seeking a second six-year term this year.

McCaskill sits on these committees: Special Committee on Aging; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and Transporta-tion; and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Her Washington office is in Suite 506 of the Hart Senate Office Building. Phone: 202-224-6154.

Her Kansas City office is at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., suite 101. Phone: 816-421-1639

Web site: http://mccaskill.senate.gov/

n u.S. REP. vICKy HARtzLER, a Republican from Harrisonville, Mo., represents Missouri’s 4th District. She was first elected in 2010 and is seeking a second term this year. However, due to redistricting following the 2010 census, the 4th District will no longer include portions of Jackson County. Those changes take effect with this year’s elections.

Oak Grove and much of the rest of the easternmost part of Jackson County south of Interstate 70 will now be included in the 5th District, which will continue to include most of Kansas City, most of Independence and most of Lee’s Summit and also take in much of Blue Springs and areas to the east, including several counties east of Jackson County. That district currently is represented by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, D-Kansas City.

Hartzler is on the Armed Services and Agriculture commit-tees.

Hartzler’s Washington office is at 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-2876

Her Harrisonville office is at 1909 N. Commercial St. Phone: 816-884-3411.

n u.S. REP. SAM GRAvES, a Republican from Tarkio, Mo., represents Missouri’s 6th District. He was first elected in 2000. The district includes northwest and north-central Missouri but also includes a section Eastern Jackson County, including the Oak Grove area north of I-70.

He is Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.

His Washington office is at 1415 Longworth Office Build-ing, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-7041.

His Liberty office is at 113 Blue Jay Drive, Suite 100, Liberty, Mo., 64068. Phone: 816-792-3976

in Washington

n StAtE REP. JEANIE LAuER, R-Blue Springs, represents the 54th District. Following redistricting – which takes effect with this year’s elections – that district changes somewhat and becomes the 32nd District. It will include most of Oak Grove as well as Grain Valley plus Blue Springs north of Interstate 70 and the east part of the city south of I-70.

Lauer, first elected in 2010, is seeking a second two-year term. She is on the Appropriatons – Education, Local Government,

Small Business, Tax Reform and Economic Development commit-tees, as well as the Interim Committee on 911 Access, the Special Standing Committee on Disability Services, and the Special Stand-ing Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Phone: 573-751-1487.District phone: 816-228-9152.Email: [email protected] Capitol office is at 201 W. Capitol Ave., room 415A, Jeffer-

son City, MO 65101.The southern edge of Oak Grove will now be included in the

newly drawn 33rd District, which includes the southeastern corner of Jackson County and northeastern Cass County. That representa-tive will be elected this fall.

Also, a portion of the city is in Lafayette County, currently in the 122nd District.

n StAtE SEN. WILL KRAuS, R-Lee’s Summit, represents the 8th District. After the 2010 census, state Senate lines were redrawn, and the 8th District will continue to include Oak Grove, as well as Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Lone Jack, Lake Tapawin-go and Lake Lotawana.

Kraus, elected in 2008, is seeking a second four-year term this fall.

He is vice chairman of the Ways and Means Fiscal Oversight Committe and also serves on the Appropriations, Governmental Accountability, and Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections committees. He also is on the Joint Committee on Urban Agriculture and the Senate Interim Committee on Natural Disaster Recovery.

Phone: 573-751-1464.District phone: 888-711-9278.Jefferson City office address: State Capitol Building, Room 220,

Jefferson City, MO 65101.

n StAtE SEN. BILL StOuFFER, a Republican from Napton, Mo., represents the 21st District, which includes the Lafayette County portion of the city. The district covers all of Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Cooper, Macon, Chariton, Carroll and Ray counties and a portion of Clay County. He is completing his second four-year term.

He is chairman of the majority caucus, chairman of Senate Transportation Committee and chairman of the the Joint Com-mittee on Transportation Oversight. He also is on the Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee, the Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee, and the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee.

Phone: 866-768-3987E-mail: [email protected] Jefferson City office address: State Capitol Building, Room 320,

Jefferson City, MO 65101.Office phone: 573-751-1507 Office fax: 573-751-9764

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