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FROM THE MAYOR: BLUE SPRINGS

New businesses, new opportunities across city It’s 2019 and Blue Springs is still a city “On the Move!” New businesses and families have discovered that Blue Springs is a great place to live, work and play. And there is no better place to play than at our newly renovated Burrus Old Mill Park. The park features the city’s first splashpad with a matching jungle-themed dry playground, a new skatepark, new basketball courts, shelter houses and restroom facilities. The Burrus Old Mill Park renovation is one of the most significant projects from the dedicated parks sales tax that voters approved in April 2017. In the last year, several new businesses have opened their doors to the city –

including Faurecia, a worldwide vehicle interior manufacturing facility that has brought more than 300 new jobs to the area. Additionally, Verizon and First Watch opened in the White Oak Market- CARSON ROSS place, IHOP opened BLUE SPRINGS MAYOR in Adams Dairy Landing and Aldi opened a completely remodeled store on Missouri 7. We’ll also soon see a Schlotsky’s Deli on U.S. 40 in front of a newly redeveloped Sunset Plaza.

This April, almost a year to the date of the official ground-breaking, a newly redeveloped City Hall officially opened to the citizens of Blue Springs. With the completion of the renovation, the almost 60-year old building finally consolidates much of the city’s staff into one central location and allows residents easier access to customer-facing departments such as Codes, Permits and Utility Billing – giving customers the ability to complete almost all city business without leaving the lobby. In downtown Blue Springs we will soon see the completion of the Downtown Gateway Arch on Main Street from Missouri 7 that has been funded entirely

through private donors. And next to it, Blue River Dental is constructing the first “ground-up” new construction in the downtown district since the 1980s. The facility will house Dr. Snyder and his staff with an anticipated opening date in early October. As you can see, there is so much going on in Blue Springs, and this is just a small sample of the great things happening throughout our city. I’ve said before, it takes dedicated community partners, hard work and exceptional people working together to create a vibrant community on the move and on the right track, and I am proud to play a small part in our success.

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FROM THE MAYOR: GRAIN VALLEY

Grain Valley looks to the future with bright promise

Greetings from Grain Valley! I am Mayor Michael Todd, and I am proud to represent this community. Grain Valley is growing leaps and bounds but maintains the same small-town feel that many of us know and apprer ciate. We’ve had the addition of several boutique stores throughout town, and we encourage folks to shop and MIKE TODD support our local GRAIN VALLEY MAYOR businesses. There are now new places to buy gifts and do “make and take” crafts. We were excited to announce the addition of a new Temp-Stop (that includes a BluTaco and Champs Chicken), which is currently being constructed just south of I-70 and is expected to open this fall. In the coming months, construction north of I-70 will include a Taco Bell and a QuikTrip. Residential construction continues to grow at a steady pace as new construction permits are up more than 20% since this time last year. Due to the rapid growth that Grain Valley has experienced in recent years, city staff has been working with Sapp Design Architects and Helix Architecture & Design to collect market information and data analysis to determine if there is a need to construct a new community campus. Community forums will also be conducted so that citizens can share ideas and what types of amenities they would like to see included in a community center, City Hall, Police Department and possi-

bly future trails, parks and an aquatic center. The city has acquired 50 acres at the corner of Sni-A-Bar Boulevard and Buckner-Tarsney Road, which would be an ideal location for a future municipal complex, if the community decides to move forward with plans for one in the coming months. The Grain Valley Police Department has been busy under the leadership of Chief James Beale with several new programs. Officers are especially enthusiastic about the completion of their inaugural Camp Focus. It was implemented to educate and provide guidance to youth of Grain Valley. More than 30 young people completed five days of training, which included demonstrations, internet safety, mental health information, peer panels and much more. Another youth program – GV-YES – had free swim parties for local 4th-7th graders, recently. Our Grain Valley School District is always a great source of pride for our community. Congratulations to Grain Valley High School on being named to the national list of best high schools by U.S. News & World Report. Grain Valley High School is ranked 38th out of 565 high schools in Missouri and 11th in the state in the category of College Readiness (No. 3 in the KC metro). We invite you to come visit Grain Valley anytime. A great weekend that is coming up is September 6-7, when we host the Grain Valley Fair at Armstrong Park. We have many events such as bingo, a parade, a carnival, some great bands and more. You also can sign up for our Grain Valley Fair 5k. Get more information about the Grain Valley Fair festivities by visiting www.grainvalleyfair.com

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What’s inside the guide

Welcome – Mayor Carson Ross .........................................................Page 2

The arts ............................................................................................. Page 34

Welcome – Mayor Mike Todd ............................................................Page 3

Jackson County parks ...................................................................... Page 35

Community centers .............................................................................Page 6

Catch the bus ................................................................................... Page 36

Community festivals ............................................................................Page 8

Health agencies ................................................................................. Page 37

Historic sites .........................................................................................Page 9

Local colleges..................................................................................... Page 38

Historical groups ............................................................................... Page 11

Public and private schools .............................................................. Page 40

First responders ................................................................................. Page 12

Council members and aldermen ..................................................... Page 42

Courts ................................................................................................. Page 13

Boards of education ......................................................................... Page 43

Local libraries .................................................................................... Page 14

Community Services League .......................................................... Page 43

Youth sports........................................................................................ Page 15

Animal services ................................................................................ Page 44

City parks .......................................................................................... Page 19

Your representatives in Jackson County �� Page 44

Outdoor activities ............................................................................ Page 21

Your representatives in Jefferson City ............................................ Page 45

Professional sports ........................................................................... Page 30

Your representatives in Congress..................................................... Page 46

Hospitals and clinics ........................................................................ Page 32

At the City of Blue Springs, we take pride in creating connections with the people we serve. Our employees are dedicated to making Blue Springs a place where we can all live, work and play for generations to come. From our snow removal to our splashpad – and everything in between – at the City of Blue Springs, we’re here for you.

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ON THE COVER

Top: Children play in Blue Springs’ first splash pad in Burrus Old Mill Park in early June. The 14acre complex received a makeover in 2019 featuring a new skatepark, inclusive playground and a remodeled picnic shelter. Left/Bottom: Armstrong Park in Grain Valley is host to many community events and activities. Located in the heart of the city, it features shelters, playground equipment, a gazebo and other amenities. It complements Grain Valley’s other parks which feature athletic fields, hiking and more playgrounds. Right/Bottom: Bent Oak Park in Oak Grove is former golf course the city has repurposed after buying it in 2016. In addition to opportunities for hiking and offering a venue for events, the location is home to the Oak Grove Aquatic Center and the Oak Grove Fieldhouse.

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COMMUNITY

Full schedules at area community centers Vesper Hall Operates under: City of Blue Springs Address: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0181 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact: Marty Bears, administrator Website: www.bluespringsgov.com/ vesper Social media: Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube More info: Vesper Hall is a nationally accredited senior center dedicated to services and activities geared toward those aged 50 and older. Activities

include craft classes, music, fitness, computers, games, card games, dances, and meals. Participation does not require residency or membership. The facility overlooks Rotary Park and is also available for event rental.

includes a gym, fitness equipment, and free-weights. Grain Valley residents receive discounted rates, and passes are available for greater savings. A meeting room, multi-purpose room, and kitchen are also available for event rental.

piano to play if you have the skills. A couple of times each year, seniors go on a field trip to local destinations. Lunch is served at noon, and anyone is welcome to eat as long as you call at least one day in advance to reserve your meal. The cost is $2 for ages 60 and older; $6.75 for Grain Valley Community Center Davis Senior Center ages 59 and younger. Operates under: City of Grain Valley Operates under: City of Oak Grove There are many opportunities to Address: 713 S. Main St., Grain Valley Address: 1901 S. Broadway, Oak Grove volunteer. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a licensed driver, Phone: 816-847-6230 Phone: 816-690-4003 consider donating a portion of your day Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org Contact: Kathy Trites, Camilla Driver to deliver meals for the Home-Delivered Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays Meal program. To begin the process of through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. FriMore info: There are two billiards receiving home-delivered meals, call the day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 tables, a TV, books, puzzles and a tread- information and referral line at 816-421p.m. Sunday. mill. During special times of the month, 4980. If you cannot drive, but would still More info: The centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness area there are craft activities, bingo, and a like to volunteer, call or stop by.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

When fall arrives, so do many festivals Fall Fun Festival is held in mid-September in downtown Blue Springs. This year it’s Sept. 13, 14 and 15. The shows are family friendly. The festival also includes more than 200 food, craft and service vendors, and treats include turkey legs, funnel cakes, curly fries, shaved ice, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade and much more. The car show has been moved to Saturday, running from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Individuals, businesses, clubs and organizations, as well as the marching bands from Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools participate in the parade. Free shuttles will take you to and from the festival. The shuttles run continuously from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. No shuttle service on Sunday. For more information, visit www. bluespringsfallfestival.com.

The Grain Valley Fair will be held from 4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 6 and 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 7, in Armstrong Park, 713 Main St. The fair includes a carnival, parade, beer garden, music, arts and craft vendors, a fireworks display and more, plus food booths with burgers, barbecue, kettle korn, tenderloins, shaved ice and lemonade, just to name a few. For more detailed information, call the Grain Valley Fair at 816-809-2767 or visit www.grainvalleyfair.com.

Santa-Cali-Gon Days is held on and around the Independence Square each Labor Day weekend. Hours: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The first Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival was held in 1940 to celebrate Independence as a crucial point of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. Highlights include music on the main stage and the community stage. There are several large tents full of craft vendors, plus vendors lining the SeptemberFest, presented by the Oak streets including, commercial vendors, Grove Chamber of Commerce, will be held local service clubs, churches and other from 10 a.m. to midnight Sept. 21, with non-profits selling a variety of festival food. live music all day, showcasing the talents of The festival is free, but there is a charge local artists, plus more than vendors, food for carnival rides and other activities. For trucks, bouncy houses, kids games, drone more information, visit www.santacaligon. racing, bingo, a cornhole tournament and a com or call the Chamber of Commerce at beer garden. 816-252-4745. For vendors interested in attending, visit https://www.oakgrovechamber.com Oktoberfest is held the last full weekend in September in downtown Lee’s Summit. This year the festival is from 5 to 11 p.m. #BeMoreAtMCC Sept. 27, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 28. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. There’s no cost to attend the festival. Free parking is available at the City Hall garage at the corner of Second and Green streets. Please refrain from bringing pets into the festival area. For more information, visit www.lsoktoberfest.com or call Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816- 524-2424. Our tuition cost is one third the cost of most four year institutions. That means you can Downtown Days Festival takes place the first full weekend in June in downtown bachelor’s degree, then transfer to a fourLee’s Summit. year college—and save a ton of money. The festival spans six city blocks, and highlights include live entertainment, a

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variety of vendors, a carnival, kids’ area, craft vendors and much more. The festival is the major fundraiser for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization and historic preservation of downtown Lee’s Summit. Guests can park in open public parking lots in and around downtown Lee’s Summit, including the City Hall covered parking garage at the corner of 2nd and Green streets. On-street parking also is available. For more information, visit www. leessummitdowntowndays.com or call 816246-6598. Slavic Fest honors the heritage of Sugar Creek, which was built on a wave of Slavic immigrants in the early 1900s. It’s held at the Mike Onka Memorial Building grounds, 11520 E. Putnam in Sugar Creek. Each year visitors see a living display of the customs and traditions passed down by the Slavic immigrants who helped settle Sugar Creek in the early 20th century. Experience the taste of traditional Slavic food, plus a full schedule of entertainment highlighting the Slavic culture and more. For more information, visit www. slavicfest.com/festival.

Raytown Arts & Music Festival, which celebrates arts within the community, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 24, at Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St., Raytown. This event showcases the talents of some of the finest local artists and provides a platform for featured artists to present their work to the general public. The park will be set up with artists around the main walking trail displaying their works and selling to the public. There will also be art activities for kids at one of the shelter houses, plus music, food trucks and more. For more information, call the Raytown Parks & Recreation Department at 816358-4100.

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LOCAL HISORY

Area’s rich history is on full display BLUE SPRINGS • The Dillingham-Lewis Museum, at 15th and Main streets, houses the Blue Springs Historical Society. It’s a seven-room home built in 1906, and it’s open for tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from March through December. The annual Taste of Blue Springs fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 17. • The Chicago & Alton Hotel, built in 1878, is the oldest building in the city, according to the Blue Springs Historical Society, which also says the building needs renovation and is currently unavailable for tours. • The Chicago & Alton depot, in Central Park and Walnut and Smith streets, has been renovated and was opened to the public in 2018. It’s under the auspices of the Blue Springs Historical Society. The depot is open from April 1 to Oct. 31. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. • Burrus Old Mill Park, 112 N.W. Woods Chapel Road, is at the site where the city was originally founded. It is newly renovated. The park features an inclusive playground and splash pad, and several outdoor facilities to rent. SIBLEY • Fort Osage National Historic Site, 107 Osage St., Sibley. Hours: Open year-round from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the fort served a dual

role. It was both a military garrison and trade center. It has been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. Authentically attired interpreters provide living-history insights into the daily life of both the military and civilian populations. Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children 5 to 13; $4 for ages 62 and older. For more information, call 816-229-8980 or 816650-3278, visit www.makeyourdayhere. com/205/Fort-Osage, or email fortosage@ jacksongov.org.

center and bookstore, 223 N. Main St. on the Square. Tours of the home are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are limited to eight people at a time, and tickets are issued first come, first served. Call ahead to check on availability: 816-254-9929. The Park Service also administers the Truman Farm Home, 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd., in Grandview. It’s open daily for self-guided tours. • 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, 217 N. Main St., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 GRAIN VALLEY to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular season is April 1 • Sni-a-Bar Farm was developed a centhrough Oct. 31; closed Easter Sunday and tury ago by civic leader and Kansas City Mother’s Day. Star co-founder William Rockhill Nelson Christmas season is the day after to become a premium place to breed Thanksgiving through Dec. 30; closed Dec. shorthorn cattle. At one time it sold cattle 23-25. around the world and drew thousands of The county built the jail and marshal’s visitors annually. The city owns the prophome in 1859. The buildings were nearly erty and is looking at plans to develop it as destroyed in 1958 until the newly formed a major civic complex, with a new city hall, Jackson County Historical Society raised potentially a new and larger library and other facilities.

funds and saved the historic site. The jail once held notorious outlaw Frank James and Civil War guerrilla leader William Quantrill. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors ages 55 and older; $3 for ages six to16; free for ages 5 and younger. Group tours are available by advance appointment only. For more information, visit jchs.org/1859-oldjail or call 816-252-1892. • Truman Courthouse on the Square, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Free guided tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The Jackson County Courthouse, also known as the Truman Courthouse, was built originally in 1838 and is where Harry S. Truman served as a Jackson County judge. Statues of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on east and west sides of the courthouse grounds. Continued on page 10

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The building includes county offices, the Independence Tourism Department, and the Jackson County Museum of Art, which features works by George Caleb Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1930s. • National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The museum tells the story of the trails – chiefly the Santa Fe, California and Oregon – on which people headed west during the expansion of the country. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for youth ages 6-17; free for children ages five and younger. For more information, visit www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm or call 816-325-7575. • Community of Christ Auditorium & Temple; 201 S. River Blvd., Independence; Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (summer schedule June 1 through July 31) hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; (non-summer schedule) hours: 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Visitors can hear organ performances, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (summer schedule); (non-summer schedule) 2:30 p.m. Sunday only located inside the Temple. Daily Prayer for Peace located inside the Temple, 1 p.m. yearround daily. Children’s Peace Pavillion, located inside the Auditorium, west entrance, 1001 S. Walnut St., Independence; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday (summer) Tuesday and Thursdays (reservations only for large groups). Admission is free. All events at both locations are closed on holidays. For more information, call 816-833-1000 or visit www.cofchrist. org. • LDS Visitors Center, 937 W. Walnut St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from October to April. Sundays are from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.. An interpretive center for the Missouri history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons. Admission is free. For more information, call 816-836-3466 or visit www.lds. org/locations/independence-visitors-center. • Truman Depot, 1111 W. Pacific Ave.,

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Independence. The depot serves as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop on Truman’s historic 1948 Whistlestop Campaign and where he was welcomed home by thousands of people after leaving the presidency in 1953. • 1879 Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The depot is open April 1 through Oct. 31. The depot is decorated with Victorian items the Friday after Thanksgiving and weekends until Christmas Eve. The depot, on the grounds of the National Frontier Trails Museum, was built in 1879. The building is furnished with circa 1879 designs and contains Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles. Admission: Tours are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.chicagoaltondepot1879.org or call 816-325-7955. • Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular season is April 1 through Oct. 31. Christmas season is the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 23-25). George Caleb Bingham, famous artist and 19th century politician, moved into the home prior to the Civil War and painted “Order No. 11” during his time there. The Waggoner family, which purchased the nearby Old City Mill in 1867, bought the estate in 1879 and lived in the house until 1976. Wagon swales believed to have been made by travelers on the Santa Fe Trail remain evident on the south side of the grounds. A pedestrian bridge and walking trail loop around the features. Visit the Carriage House Gift Shop for tickets to tour the home. During Christmas, every room is decorated. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for senior citizens; $3 for children ages six to 16. Groups of 20 or more, $5. For more information, visit www.bwestate.org or call 816-461-3491. • 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas Ave., Independence. Drop-in tours during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. April through October, or after 2 p.m. by appointment.

Once a Mormon store, this two-room courthouse was instrumental in decisions in early Jackson County on slave issues, land disputes, and westward expansion. In the 1930s, Harry Truman held court there while the courthouse on the Independence Square was being renovated. Admission is free. For more information, call 816-3257111. • Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday from April 1 to Oct. 31. Christmas season is from the day after Thanksgiving until Dec. 30, closed Dec. 23-25.The mansion is closed for decorating from Nov. 1 to Thanksgiving. Built by Col. Harvey Vaile and his wife in 1881, this 31-room mansion is one of the nation’s best examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture and has been featured in national magazines and TV shows. The Mansion is lavishly-decorated during the Christmas season, and plays host to the annual Strawberry Festival the first Saturday in June. Admission: $6 for adults; $3 for children ages six to 16; $5 for seniors/groups of at H least 15. For more information, call 816325-7430 or visit www.vailemansion.org. • Owens-Rogers Museum, Birthplace of Ginger Rogers, 100 W. Moore, Independence. The home where the Oscar-winning actress and dancer was born. Admission: $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5 to 12, $6 for seniors over 60, military, police and fire. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. • Leila’s Hair Museum, 1333 S. Noland Road, Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The one-of-a-kind museum pays tribute to the Victorian-era art of hair jewelry and wreaths with more than 750 hair wreaths and more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry made of hair. Admission: $15 for adults; $7.50 for ages 65 and older and children 12 and under. For more information, call 816-833-2955 or visit www.leilashairmuseum.net. LEE’S SUMMIT • Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, 806 S.E. Third St., Lee’s Summit. The cemetery, in existence since 1867, Continued on page 11

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HISTORY

Working to keep history alive Blue Springs Historical Society, 101 SW 15th St., Blue Springs. The Dillingham-Lewis House Museum is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. from March to December. The Historical Society was formed in 1976 and works to preserve and promote the history of the city. The society is devoted to improving the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum; the Chicago and Alton Hotel building; and the Chicago and Alton Train Depot. For more information, call 816-224-8979 or visit www.bluespringshistory.org. Also find IT on Facebook. Grain Valley Historical Society, 506 S. Main St., Grain Valley. Meetings are on the fourth Thursday in January, March, May

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sits on 20 acres and contains approximately 20,000 grave spaces. The cemetery is the final resting place of early Lee’s Summit citizens, notably Thomas Coleman Younger, better known as Civil War guerrilla Cole Younger. He’s buried in lot No. 12 with his brothers Jim and Bob. For more information, visit cityofls.net or call 816-969-1590. RAYTOWN • The Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown. The oldest standing frame house in Jackson County. Archibald Rice and his family settled the site in 1836. It was a waypoint on the trails west, which in this area generally ran together until they reached Gardner Junction. More informa-

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and September, and the third Thursday in November. There is an ice cream social on the fourth Thursday in July. The Museum is open on Wednesdays from 10:00am - 3:00pm, and by appointment. Call Marty, 816-686-7582, to schedule an appointment While the history and artifacts from the early settlers are an important part of the museum collection at 506 Main St., the procurement and preservation of memorabilia from the modern day community is also important. If you have pictures of old school buildings, businesses, churches, homes and class pictures that could be copied or artifacts to give or loan to the museum, write to P.O. Box 414, Grain Valley, MO 64029. For more information,

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Jackson County Historical Society archives, bookstore and research library, Oak Grove Historical Society, 1901 S. and offices are in the Truman Courthouse Broadway, Oak Grove. on the Independence Square. Its mission is to preserve and maintain The group owns and operates the the natural, civil, literary, commercial, 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, economic and ecclesiastical history that dedicated to telling the story of “frontier has shaped the community. Their purpose justice” through the preservation of this is to establish and maintain collections in unique historic site with exhibits and auart and archaeology; and to acquire by gift, thentic 19th century artifacts. purchase or otherwise, buildings, and to It also operates an extensive archive of renovate, repair and preserve structures of all manner of historic resources. Appointhistorical significance in the Oak Grove. ments for research are by appointment For more information, visit www.oakonly. grovehistory.com. To contact the group, For more information, call 816-252-7454 send a letter to: Karen Findley, P.O. Box or visit www.jchs.org. Send mail to Jackson 942, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or email oghis- County Historical Society, P. O. Box 4241, tory@yahoo.com. Independence, MO 64050.

and join the Examiner Family Call (816) 254-8600 tion: 816-358-7423 and rice-tremonti.com. JACKSON COUNTY • Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit (in Fleming Park) Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (March-mid-November); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (mid-November through February). This circa 1820-1860 living history village and museum includes 25 original structures. Interpreters in period clothing portray life as it was in western Missouri during the mid-1800s. Frequent special events are held. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for ages 62 and older and ages five to 13. For more information, call 816-229-8980, visit www. makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855 or email missouritown@ jacksongov.org.

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POLICE DEPARTMENTS Blue Springs Police Department 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0164 http://www.bluespringsgov.com/341/Police-Department Blue Springs’ law enforcement agency is composed of 100 officers and 41 civilian employees. The municipal law enforcement agency’s coverage area is 22.27 square miles, according to Dachenhausen also serves as the department’s crime analyst, which falls under the Staff Services Bureau, one of the three divisions that composed the Blue Springs Police Department that consists of the investigations and records unit. Police response is led by the Operations Bureau and youth intervention services are led by the Community and Youth Outreach Bureau. The agency’s top executives are Chief Bob Muenz. He has occupied the position

since September 2017. The deputy chief is Stacey Edwards. The law enforcement agency is supported by a half cent public safety sales tax. A civilian board oversees the use of the funds generated by the tax and issues monthly, publicly available reports. Grain Valley Police Department 711 S. Main St. 816-847-6250 http://www.cityofgrainvalley.org/departments/police/ Grain Valley’s municipal law enforcement agency is composed of two captains, two detectives, three school-resource officers, four sergeants, five civilian staffers and 14 police officers. There is one reserve police officer. The agency’s top executive is Chief James Beale, who has held the position since June 2018. The agency has two major divisions, patrol and operations.

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MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/TroopHeadquarters/TroopA/index.html The Highway Patrol is organized in a series of divisions called troops. Troop A is one of nine across the state. It serves a region that includes 13 counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline. Troop A is led by Captain Scott Shipers. The Highway Patrol troops are overseen by the Field Operations Bureau, a post currently held by Maj. Gregory Smith. The position also has authority over the Highway Patrol’s Aircraft Division and Water Patrol Division. The Highway Patrol’s top ranking officer is the superintendent. The position has been held by Colonel Eric Olson.

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FIRE DEPARTMENTS Central Jackson County Fire Protection District 805 E. Jefferson, Blue Springs 816-229-2522 https://cjcfpd.org/ Central Jackson County’s fire response services are conducted through five sta- M Jackson County Sheriff tions with a 131-person staff, including C 4001 N.E. Lakewood Court 36 firefighters, paramedics and EMTs per Lee’s Summit shift. The department are led by Fire Chief 816-541-8017 Jeffrey Grote. The district operates four 8 http://www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/ engines, one ladder truck and five ambu- t The county sheriff ’s office serves all of lances. ( Jackson County, an 616-square-mile area. A three-person board is responsible for The area contains 18 cities, but the sheriff ’s governance at the fire department. It coverst office focuses its resources on unincorpoparts of Blue Springs, Grain Valley, some rated areas. unincorporated areas of Jackson County b The agency retains about 105 sworn and Lake Tapawingo. e personnel, five sworn unpaid reserves, and C 43 civilian personnel. The county sheriff ’s Prairie Township Fire Protection c office is also supported by a civilian volun- District U teer unit of about 25 members called the 11010 Milton Thompson Road, Lee’s t “Sheriff ’s Posse.” Summit The Sheriff ’s Office is led by Sheriff 816-525-4200 Darryl Forte. There is one undersheriff, two http://www.ptfpd.org/ majors and five captains. Fire Chief Bill Large leads the Prairie Township Fire Protection District, a Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A 25-person fire department. He is aided by 504 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit assistant chief Steve Wilson. A three-per816-622-0800 son governing board oversees the agency. http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/ Continued on page 15

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Jackson County Circuit Court: 16th District 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816881-4400 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000 www.16thcircuit.org Both sites are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The presiding judge is David Byrn. The Jackson County District Court hears criminal and civil cases. Criminal defendants are charged with felonies and misdemeanors through the county prosecutor’s office. There are 29 judges and eight commissioners. One circuit judge and one associate circuit judge oversee arraignments and preliminary hearings before the case is transferred to a trial division. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St. in Kansas City. The Juvenile Detention Center is also at that building.

other court-related agencies, including a bankruptcy court, district court, probation and pretrial offices. There are 11 district and senior district judges, five magistrate judges and three bankruptcy judges in Kansas City, including Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.

Federal Court U.S. Courts for the Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. Ninth St., Kansas City. www.mow.uscourts.gov 816-512-5000, 512-1800 (bankruptcy), 800-466-9302 (case management/electronic case filing system) and 512-1300 (probation and pretrial services). Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Defendants charged with federal crimes by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri go to court at the C.E. Whittaker Courthouse. The 11-story courthouse includes 16 courtrooms, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the U.S. Marshals Office and

Grain Valley Municipal Court City Hall, 711 Main St. 816-847-6240 Judge: John Jack Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org/municipal-court/ Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday All charges are from traffic and city violations. The court has online payment available.

Blue Springs Municipal Court Howard Brown Public Safety Building, 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0175 Judges: Don Lograsso, Stephanie Taormina www.bluespringsgov.com/139/Municipal-Court Court sessions: Tuesday and Thursday court sessions are 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Friday court is 8:30 a.m, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday court is at 8:30 a.m. Check the website for exact dates. All charges are from traffic and city violations. The court has online payment available.

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Several library branches serve the area The Mid-Continent Public Library system has more than 30 sites across three counties. See a listing of events and sign up at mymcpl.org/events. Area branches: • Blue Springs North branch, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-224-8772. Closing late 2019 for remodeling. • Blue Springs South, 2220 S. Missouri 7. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-229-3571. • Grain Valley branch, 101 S.W. Eagles Parkway. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-2284020. • Oak Grove branch, 2320 S. Broadway. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through

Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-690-3213. • Buckner branch, 19 E. Jefferson St. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 10 p.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Sunday. Call 816-650-3212. Closing summer of 2019 for remodeling. • Colbern Road branch, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-5259924. • Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-2527728. Also, midwestgenealogycenter.org. • Administrative headquarters, 15616 East U.S. 24, Independence. For questions, call 816-835-5200 or visit www.mymcpl. org.

Renovations and new facilities for libraries Mid-Continent Public Library continues with planned projects across its system made possible by additional voter-approved tax funds in 2016, as virtually all branches will be replaced or renovated. The Blue Springs South and Oak Grove branches re-opened in late 2018 after renovation and remodeling. In June 2018, Mid-Continent started construction on a new conference center at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. It will be a space for meetings, conferences and classes as well as library programs and seminars. The conference center is expected to be completed this summer. Mid-Continent broke ground in May

on the East Lee’s Summit branch, the third one in the city, at the corner Battery Drive and Blue Parkway, near the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Lee’s Summit’s other two branches, off Oldham Parkway and Colbern Road, are among the library system’s busiest in terms of circulation. In the fall, Mid-Continent plans to close the Blue Springs North branch (850 N.W. Hunter Drive) for upgrades, including a new programming area, collaborations rooms, outdoor seating and upgraded technology. It will then reopen in the spring of 2020. Construction of the replacement branch in Liberty begins this fall.

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Play ball! Area abounds in sports opportunities SOFTBALL • Blue Springs Softball Association Website: www.bsgsa.net Details: Youth softball participation and competitive leagues for girls ages 5-18, with games played at the Hidden Valley Park Softball Complex and Keystone Park. Each child/family pays a fee to play in the season with fund-raising options at signups. The leagues also rely on sponsorships from local companies as well to help fund the league expenses and pay for upkeep and improvements of the fields. For more information, visit the website, email mheacock33@gmail.com or call 816-517-3260.

• Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org Game locations include the Monkey Mountain Sports Complex, which is leased by the city from Jackson County Parks and Recreation. For more information on the leagues and when to register, visit the website or contact Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Davies at 816-847-6230.

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Oak Grove, Bates City, parts of Grain Valley and the surrounding unincorporated areas. The department is led by Fire Chief Carl Scarborough.

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The agency is responsible for a 32-square-mile service area in unincorporated eastern Jackson County generally in the Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit area including sections of Lake Lotawana. It also covers south Blue Springs. In addition to the fire chief, the department is led by administrators, Capt. Joe Banks, Capt. Zach Sierks, and Capt. Chad Carpenter. Sni Valley Fire Protection District 1600 S. Broadway, Oak Grove 816-690-6990 http://snivalleyfire.org/index.html The Sni Valley Fire District covers 78 square miles through a 31-person staff, including 27 firefighters, three chief officers and administration assistant. Coverage is provided out of two facilities in Oak Grove and Bates City. A five-person civilian board is responsible for the fire department’s governance. The service area includes the cities of

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Fort Osage Fire Protection District 400 E. Monroe St., Buckner 816-650-5811 http://www.fortosagefire.org/ The Fort Osage Fire Protection District manages a 110-square-mile service area centered around northeast Jackson County through a 31-person staff, including 29 firefighters and two civilian staffers. Coverage is provided out of three facilities in Buckner, Blue Mills and Koger Road and in Salem East subdivision. A three-person civilian board is responsible for the fire department’s governance. The service area includes Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, River Bend and parts of unincorporated Jackson County. The department is led by Fire Chief John Yocum. The agency’s leadership also includes three assistant chiefs, Keith Vollrath, Dan Melton and Greg Daugherty.

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for ages 5-18 with games played at the American Legion Baseball Complex at 105 N.E. Brizendine Road in Blue Springs, as well as four other sites in the city. For information on how and when to register for leagues or tournaments, visit the website. SOCCER • Metro East Soccer League Website: www.metroeastsoccer.org Details: A youth soccer program in Grain Valley and Oak Grove that fields participation leagues and competitive travel teams through the KC Metro League for ages 4-18. Fields are located at 801 S.W. 12th St. in Oak Grove. For more information, visit the website or email pres@metroeastsoccer.org or registrar@ metroeastsoccer.org. The rainout hotline is 913-599-9959. • Blue Springs Soccer Club Website: www.bluespringssoccerclub. org Details: Blue Springs Soccer Club offers recreational and competitive travel squad soccer for local youths U4 through U15 through the Missouri Youth Soccer Association. League play is mostly at the Hidden Valley Park Soccer Complex at 6500 N.W. Valley View Road in Blue Springs. Signups are usually in July for the fall session and in January for the spring session. Travel league competitive teams play in the KC Metro League. For more information, visit the website home page and fill out the information in the “Leave a Reply” area.

AQUATICS • “The Blue” – Centennial Pool-Plex 2401 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0188 Website: www.funattheblue.com Centennial Pool-Plex, also called “The Blue,” is run by the Blue Springs School District and is in Baumgardner Park across from Blue Springs High School at the corner of Ashton Drive and 22nd Street. It has a 25-yard indoor pool and a 50-meter outdoor pool for competitive, instructional and recreational use, and an outdoor wading pool. Both pools can be rented for parties and group events. Swimming lessons and clinics are offered, and season passes are available. Daily admission is $6 for open swim, with ages 3 and younger admitted free. Season passes also are available. The outdoor 50-meter pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open swim hours for the outside pool are noon-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Open swim hours at the inside pool are noon to 5 p.m. daily during the summer. Lap swimming times vary (see website for times). • Team Swim Academy Website: www.teamswimacademy.com Details: Team Swim Academy is a non-profit USA Swimming club and Missouri Valley Swimming team based at “The Blue” Centennial Pool-Plex in Blue Springs. Some practices also are held at the Blue Springs YMCA. Team Swim Academy offers varying skill levels, from novice to a competitive advanced senior squad. Fees vary. Private stroke and turn instruction also is available. For more information, visit the website.

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GYMNASTICS • Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE) Website: www.gagecenter.com Details: The private gymnastics training facility, run by U.S. coaches Al Fong and Armine Barutyan Fong at 1101 N.W. Jefferson St. in Blue Springs, teaches beginning to world-class gymnastics. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Former gymnasts include 2004 Olympians Terin Humphrey and Courtney McCool, 2008 U.S. Olympic alternate Ivana Hong, 2012 U.S. Olympic alternate Sarah Finnegan, national team members Rebecca Clark, Brenna Dowell and Maddie Desch, and many other NCAA Division I gymnasts. GAGE also features swimming, cheerleading and martial arts classes and Bump City open gym and birthday parties in its two buildings. Classes start for pre-school age children. For more information, visit the website or call 816-229-7775. FOOTBALL • Blue Springs Athletic Association Website: www.bsaafootball.com Details: The competitive league offers flag football for grades K-7 and tackle football for grades 2-7 through an affiliation with USA Football. Games stretch from mid-August to October and are held at the Hidden Valley Park football complex. Spring flag football leagues also are available. Practices are held at locations within the Blue Springs School District. All players must have a physical to participate. Cheerleading is offered, too. For more information, visit the website or email BSAA President Mike Heiter at

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day-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. VOLLEYBALL • Blue Springs Legends Youth Volleyball Details: Developmental youth volleyball program for grades 2-7, consisting of a series of six-week classes. The classes are held at the Blue Springs Fieldhouse. For more information visit the city of Blue Springs website or call 816-228-0270. • Centerline Beach Volleyball 1910 S.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-224-4455 Website: www.centerlinevolleyball.com Centerline Beach Volleyball features 11 outdoor sand volleyball courts and four indoor courts in addition to a sports bar. Adult and youth programs and leagues offered. The facility also is open for fund-raising tournaments, parties, receptions and reunions.

BOWLING • The New Blue Springs Bowl 1225 SW U.S. 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-9994 (after 5 p.m.) Website: www.facebook.com/TheNewBlueSpringsBowl Hours: 5-10 p.m. • Lunar Bowl 2001 N.W. Missouri 7, Blue Springs Phone: 816-220-7722 Website: www.lunarbowl.com Email: info@lunarbowl.com It features 32 lanes and runs bowling leagues daily in its 38,000-square-foot facility. A game room, arcade, party room and pro shop also are available. Lunar Bowl offers Cosmic Bowling every Friday and Saturday night, and open bowling when leagues aren’t in session. Lunar Bowl is available for private events and has experience with wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and class and family reunions. Prices vary (see website for rates). The facility also features food service and the Blue Moon Lounge Bar.

Hours: 9 a.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. GOLF • Adams Pointe Golf Club 1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-220-3673 Website: www.adamspointegolfclub.com Email: info@adamspointegolfclub.com Located off Interstate 70 and Adams Dairy Parkway, Adams Pointe Golf Club features a par-72, 18-hole championship course with bentgrass fairways and greens carved out of woods and wetlands by noted local course designer Don Sechrest. The short-game center features bentgrass practice greens with 30,000 square feet of space for putting, chipping and bunker shots. The driving range charges $12 for a jumbo bucket of golf balls, $9 for a large bucket and $6 for a small bucket. Leagues, private instruction, golf lessons also are available. Rates include $21 to walk and $28 to ride for nine holes, Monday-Sunday. The clubhouse also is available to rent

for wedding receptions, parties and banquets. For more information, including other green fees, visit the website or call the pro shop. • Blue Springs Country Club 1600 N.W. Circle Drive, Blue Springs Phone: 816-229-1194; Pro shop: 816229-8103 Website: www.bluespringscc.com This 18-hole, par-72, 6,590-yard championship course is a public course after years as a private club. It was purchased in 2011 by Blue Springs resident Ralph Hembree and his company, Summit Investment Group, and features a renovated pro shop and renovated bunker complexes. Annual memberships are available. Contact the course for information on green fees. • Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club 15400 E. 34th St., Independence Phone: 816-350-9900 Website: www.drummfarmgolfclub.com Drumm Farm Golf Club is was built on approximately 280 acres on the Andrew Drumm Farm. The semi-private 7,121Continued on page 18

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walking. Other executive rates are available on the website. Continued from page 17 • Family Golf Park 1501 N.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs yard, par-72 championship course is dePhone: 816-228-1550 signed around creeks and rolling fairways. Website: www.familygolfpark.com The course features zoysia fairways, bentLocated a mile east of I-470/Missouri grass greens and five sets of tees for golfers 291, Family Golf Park features a large drivof all skill levels. There also is a 1,674-yard, ing range and two 18-hole miniature golf par-30, nine-hole executive course, a praccourses. The driving range features meatice range and practice greens. Annual golf sured target greens, a putting green, sand memberships, leagues and private instructraps and chipping, a grass tee area and tion also are available (see the website for heated sheltered tees. Lessons are available. The facility can also host birthday parties Dental Centers of Missouri and corporate outings. Promoting Health Smiles for Life Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Jeffery K Ma, DDS (UMKC Graduate) Longview Lake General & Family Dentistry 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City • Evening & Weekend Phone: 816-761-9445 Appointments Available Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere. • Financing Options Available com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course • Most Insurance Accepted The course, owned by Jackson County, • Some Medicaid Accepted features an 18-hole championship course • Emergency Service Available and a nine-hole all-par-3 course near Longview Lake, with a driving range and 412 NW Mock Ave., Blue Springs, MO 64014 | (816) 833-2700 | dentalcentersofmissouri.com chipping and putting green practice facilities. The 6,906-yard 18-hole course has zoysia fairways and collars, and bentgrass greens. Leagues, tournaments and a junior golf program are available. Annual memberships also are available. Summer greens fees include $42 for 18 holes with a cart on weekdays, $53 for 18 holes and a cart Friday-Sunday and holidays. Discounts are available. Other rates are listed on the website. • Lakewood Oaks Golf Club 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-373-2505 Website: www.logc.org Details: This private club features an 18-hole, par-71, 6,300-yard championship course with zoysia fairways. • Shamrock Hills Golf Club 3161 S. Missouri 291, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-537-6556 Website: www.shamrockhills.com Details: The 18-hole course, which is par-71 and measures 6,363 yards, was built in 1960 by architect Jim Weaver. Leagues, tournaments and annual members are available. • Stone Canyon Golf Club 22415 E. 39th St., Independence Phone: 816-228-3333

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rates and dates). The club also features a 24-hour, state-ofthe-art fitness center. Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $32 3 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; $50 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $44 3 pm.-close Friday-Sunday. Nine-hole rates with carts for the championship course are $27.50 Monday-Friday only. Walking rates are cheaper. Fees for the nine-hole executive course are $24 with a cart and $12

Website: www.stonecanyongolfclub.com Details: The only Greg Norman Signature Design course in the Midwest, Stone Canyon Golf Club is a public facility. It’s a part of a development project on the edge of eastern Independence and western Blue Springs, and bills itself as a model for landfill reclamation. It also features a driving range and professional instruction. Annual passes also are available. See website for membership fee rates and greens fees. • WinterStone Golf Course 17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence Phone: 816-257-5755 Website: www.winterstonegolf.com A par-72, 6,752-yard championship public 18-hole course that takes advantage of the hilly, wooded terrain, with many uphill and downhill holes that demand strategic shot-making. Annual passes are available (see website for rates). The Pavilion, a sheltered, but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Mike Strother for non-golf events).

PARKS & REC • Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department Website: www.bluespringsgov.com (and click on the “Parks & Recreation” tab) Details: Blue Springs Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in different facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-228-0137 for more information. • Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Department Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org (and click on the “Parks & Recreation” tab under “Departments”) Details: Grain Valley Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in different facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-847-6230 for more information. INDOOR FACILITIES • Blue Springs Family YMCA 1300 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway Phone: 816-224-9622

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Local parks offer a wide range of amenities BLUE SPRINGS The Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department runs and maintains 20 developed city parks and six undeveloped parks for 586 total acres. All Blue Springs parks are open 6 a.m. to midnight. Call the Parks Department, which is open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. You can contact the department at 816-228-0137 or visit the city’s website at www.bluespringsgov.com for more information on the city’s parks and to reserve shelter houses. The six undeveloped parks, which total 184 acres, are Roscoe Righter Park (27600 E. Colbern Road, near Mason Elementary), Brittany Hill Park (near Brittany Hill Middle School at 2701 N.W. First St.), Southwest Park, Stone Creek Park, Valley View Park and Willow Tree Park.

The city’s developed parks and the available amenities: • Baumgardner Park, 2401 N.W. Ashton Drive: SH, PG, SVC, HP, TC, SP. • Blue Springs Park, 2204 S.W. South Ave.: SH, PG, SBF, SVC, TC, BC. • Burrus Old Mill Park, 112 N.W. Woods Chapel Road: SKP, SH, SG, PG, BF, BC, HP, t VC, SF. • Central Park, 1104 S.W. Walnut St.: CG; also home of the old Blue Springs Depot building that was moved from Main Street. • Dog Park, 1049 N.E. 20th St., DP • Franklin Smith School Park, 1609 S.W. Clark Road: SBF, SF. r • Gregory O. Grounds Park, 1901 N.E. Jefferson St. (parking lot next to the Lake Remembrance) and 2100 N.E. Duncan Road (entrance to park’s walking trails): TR, DP. t • Hidden Valley Sports Complex, 6500 N.W. Valley View Road: SH, PG, BF, FF, SBF, SF, VC, BBQ, HA. • James Walker School Park, 214 S.E. Walnut St.: SKP, BC, BF, PG.

ABBREVIATION KEY AF – athletic field BC – basketball court BF – baseball field BMX – BMX bicycle race track BBQ – barbecue grill CG – community garden DGC – disc golf course DP – dog park FF – football field FS – fishing HA – handicapped accessible HBC – handball courts HP – horseshoe pits MPF – multipurpose field PB – pickleball courts PG – playground PT – picnic tables RHR – roller hockey rink SBF – softball field SF – soccer field SG – sprayground SH – shelter houses SP – swimming pool SKP – skate park SVC – sand volleyball courts TC – tennis courts TR – trails UD – undeveloped VC – volleyball courts • Keystone Park, 214 S.W. Keystone Drive: SH, PG, SBF, TR. • Pink Hill Park, 2715 N.W. Park Drive: SH, PG, SF, BF, FF, SVC, TC, HP, BMX. Also Veterans Way Memorial. • Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, 600 N.W. Vesper St.: SH, TR, BC, SVC, HP, TC. Also has a gazebo, an Arbor Walk and several pieces of public art. • Ward Park, 1000 S.W. 22nd St.: SH, TC, TR. • Wilbur Young Park, 1100 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway: SH, PG, TC, SVC, SBF, BC, DGC, FP, BBQ. • Woods Chapel Park, 3925 N.W. Dogwood Terrace: SH, PG, TR.

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GRAIN VALLEY The Grain Valley Parks and Recreation Department runs 10 facilities, including its main park, Armstrong Park, a 10-acre facility, and Cross Creek Nature Park, an undeveloped area with a half-mile walking trail along Blue Branch Creek. There are also four small neighborhood pocket parks – Clover Park, Eagle Park, Kirby Park and Farmington Meadows Park. Parks are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information on Grain Valley parks and to rent facilities, call 816-847-6230. The city’s developed parks with available amenities: • Armstrong Park, 711 N. Main St.: SH, PG, SKP, TR, BF, BBQ, PT. • Aquatic Center, 713 S. Main St.: SG, SP • Butterfly Trail, NW Long Dr. and Valley Woods Dr.: TR • Cross Creek Nature Park: TR, UD • Football Complex, Old U.S. 40: SH,

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MPF, BBQ, PT. • Monkey Mountain Sports Complex, 35007 Old U.S. 40: SH, BF, SBF, MPF, PG, BBQ, PT • Tennis Courts, 551 S.W. Eagles Parkway: TC.

OAK GROVE • Aquatic Center, 1300 E. White Road: SG, SP • Frick Park, 1200-1368 SW Cemetery Road: SH, PT, PG, AF • Skate Park, 2210 S. Broadway: SKP • Webb Park, 1800 SE Oak Ridge Dr., BF SBF, SH, TC, SVC, MPF, BC, PT, PG

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Website: http://www.kansascityymca. org/locations/blue-springs Email: BlueSprings@KansasCityYMCA. org Two indoor pools, a wellness and fitness center, an indoor walking track and a community room. Swimming, water fitness and exercise classes are offered along with youth sports. Open and lap swimming are available. For more information on classes, fees, membership and financial assistance, call or visit the website. Hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Kids Zone hours are 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., and 4-7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; closed Sunday.

• Blue Springs Fieldhouse 425 N.E. Mock Ave., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0137 Website: http://bluespringsgov.com/ fieldhouse Offering 76,000 square feet, the cityowned Blue Springs Fieldhouse facility caters to adult recreation and youth sports. Fitness and recreational opportunities are available, including a 6,500-square-foot fitness center; four hard-surfaced courts for basketball, volleyball or pickleball; one synthetic turf field for indoor soccer or sports training; two walking tracks (one hard-surfaced and one synthetic turf); a spin studio and an aerobics/dance studio. The fitness center, which has free Wi-Fi access, includes several cardio machines and types of weight equipment. Open gym sessions include pickup basketball games and open gym time for basketball, volleyball, soccer, pickleball and access to both

walking tracks. According to the Parks Department, monthly membership fees, which include discounts for instructor-led spin, aerobics and dance classes, are: • Adult (ages 18-59), $25 • Couples, $40 • Youth (ages 3-17), $15 • Household (up to four members), $55 with the Plus 1 option to add one living in the same household for an additional $15 per month • Senior (ages 60 and older), $20 • Senior couples, $35 For more information, visit the website or call the number listed above. Hours: 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. • Main Event Entertainment 4600 S. Cochise Court, Independence Phone: 816-350-1000

Website: www.mainevent.com/locations/independence-mo Bowling, laser tag, billiards, video games, gravity ropes and a bar area along with pizza and dining. It also features meeting rooms with projectors, screens, a podium and complimentary A/V equipment (when available). In laser tag, you compete against other teams through glowing pillars, arches and passageways in black light, fog and music. With gravity ropes, players can scale a swaying bridge, balance on a narrow plank and walk a tightrope above the game room. Booking available for private parties. Hours: 10 a.m.-11p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight Monday; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday.

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Hike, boat, fish, shoot and more Eastern Jackson County abounds in places for outdoor activities. • Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area & Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816228-3766 Website: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burr-oak-woods-ca The trails are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during Central Standard Time and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time. The nature center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The 1,071-acre conservation area features several miles of hiking trails (including a disabled access trail), a 168seat auditorium, a live-animal display, bird-viewing area, a 3,000-gallon aquarium containing native fish and reptiles, and a pair of picnic areas. The area and nature center host classes and special events for all ages year round (call or see website for times, dates and registration details). The area also features a wide variety of wildlife, fields, ponds, glades, creeks and limestone outcroppings. • Fleming Park (Lake Jacomo, Blue Springs Lake) 2 miles east of Interstate 470/Missouri 291 on Woods Chapel Road, 816-503-4800 Lake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888 Blue Springs Lake Marina: 816-795-1112 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 The largest park in Jackson County encompasses 7,809 acres and features a pair of large lakes, Lake Jacomo, covering 970 acres, and Blue Springs Lake, covering 720 acres. It features two full-service marinas, campgrounds, fishing docks (and fishing docks for individuals with disabilities), a fishing pond, and several picnic shelters. Water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, boating and tubing are available at Blue Springs Lake. Blue Springs Lake Marina is at 1700 N.E. Bowlin Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Dock fishing available after Labor Day. The beach, open Memorial Day weekend

through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting), is at 1500 N.E. Bowlin Road. The Lake Jacomo Marina is at 7401 W. Park Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Lake Jacomo has a limited-horsepower regulation, which keeps the lake calm for sailboat and paddleboat use. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m. • James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area Address: 12405 S.E. Ranson Road, Lee’s Summit, 816-622-0900 Website: http://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/reed-james-mem-wa Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during daylight savings; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. otherwise. Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round except weekends and state holidays. The 3,084-acre wildlife area is on land donated in 1952 by Nell Reed in honor of her husband, Sen. James A. Reed. The area contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres, 11 of which can be used for fishing, including several areas for the disabled. Honker Pond is for kids fishing only. Most lakes contain largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and bullheads. Some lakes have been stocked with striped bass, and Coot and Plover Lakes are stocked with trout for winter fishing from November to March. The area also includes two fishing docks, numerous fishing jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to state regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special-use permit. It is also a popular bird-watching area. Camping is not allowed except for youth groups with special permits. • Lake City Range and Training Center Address: 28505 E. Truman Road, 816249-3194 Continued on page 22

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Website: mdc.mo.gov/regions/kansas-city/lake-city-shooting-range Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, May 1 through Sept. 14 and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 through April 30. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all state and federal holidays. Located in Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-Route FF intersection, the Missouri Department of Conservation facility has a 20-position rifle range (two disabled accessible), a 10-position pistol range (two disabled accessible), three trap fields and two skeet fields and a 12-position archery range from 10 to 60 yards (crossbows allowed) available for $3 per person per hour. A training/meeting room that seats 75 also is available to rent at $20 per hour per permit. The Conservation Department also offers several classes in firearms, archery and hunter education. • Landahl Park 2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking. The park also includes horse riding trails, cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, camping, hiking, archery range and picnic shelter. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range. • Little Blue Trace Trail Map website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Little-BlueTrace-Trail-31 This 15.5-mile rock surface hiking, biking and running trail, maintained by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, runs along the Little Blue River from just north of Blue Mills Road in northeastern Independence to a spot south where Lee’s Summit Road crosses the Little Blue River. The trail has several access points and parking area, including Blue Mills Road, the Ripley Junction shelter (near U.S. 24), the Bundschu Road shelter, the Missouri

78 shelter (just west of the Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road, Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center and at Lee’s Summit Road. • Longview Lake Address: 9898 Longview Road, Kansas City (marina) and 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City (beach) Phone: 816-966-0131 (marina); 816767-0727 (beach) Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/157/Longview-Lake The lake, run by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, is 930 acres used for water entertainment and fishing and features 14 pavilion shelters. Boats are allowed on the lake but boat and motor permits are required. The marina, which is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, features boat rental, concessions, marine supplies, gasoline pumps, tackle, bait and overnight and annual slip rental. Fishing includes bluegill, carp, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. Longview Lake Park also includes campgrounds and the Longview Lake Horse Park. Windsurfing is permitted (see website for regulations) but stand-up paddle boards are not allowed. The 1-acre beach (see website for hours) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available). INDOORS • Target Time Defense Shooting Range & Training Center Address: 2410 N.W. South Outer Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-399-4154 Website: www.targettimedefense.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. What it is: An indoor shooting range and training center that offers firearms shooting lanes. Training classes and conceal and carry classes with NRA-certified instructors are available. Annual memberships also are available (see website or call for rates).

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AUDIOLOGY Rita’s Hearing Center & Repairs Rita Harman, BC-HIS Hearing Tests, Digital Hearing Aid sales and programming, Repairs while you wait 1914 N. Plymouth Rd. Independence, MO 64058 Office/Fax: (816)796-8165 ritashearingindep.com We love helping customers and their families communicate without any difficulties. We provide the right hearing solution for your personal needs at an affordable price. We offer free hearing tests, 30-day trials of all products, and a money-back guarantee. Our staff is board certified, bonded, and recognized by the BBB.

CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology Michael J. Liston, MD, FACC Specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Liston is a practicing cardiologist with Kansas City Cardiology and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for St. Mary’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Cardiovascular fellowship. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology David R. Blick, MD, FACC Specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Blick earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is an interventional cardiologist at St. Joseph and St.Mary’s Medical Centers and has organized more than 17 cardiovascular conferences to help advance the practice.

Kansas City Cardiology John M. Holkins, MD, FACC Specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease 3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 p. 816-525-1600 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com Dr. Holkins graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1975 and has over 40 years of experience. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology.

Kansas City Cardiology Stefanie Neill, FNP-C 3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 p. (816) 525-1600 f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com

Neill received her Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri State University in 2008. She is a full-time Cardiology Nurse Practitioner and has been with Kansas City Cardiology since 2011.

Kansas City Cardiology Laura Ferguson, FNP-BC 203 NW R.D. Mize Rd. Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-228-2053 stmaryskc.com

Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Lukes Kansas City and her doctorate in Nurse Practioner from the University of Missouri. Laura has been working in cardiology for 20 years.

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CHIROPRACTIC Dynamic Chiropractic Dr. Dillon James Martinek 1200 NW South Outer Rd Ste 220 Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 800-8305 dynamicchiropractickc.com

Dr. Dillon Martinek grew up in the Blue Springs area, where he ran Cross Country and Track at Blue Springs South High School before graduating in 2010. Dr. Martinek then began his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri Kansas-City, still uncertain of which field of medicine was his true calling. During this time Dr. Martinek was also a Competitive powerlifter, placing 1st at both the NASA Missouri and Kansas state championships in 2014. Sustaining multiple sports injuries and suffering from chronic low back and leg pain that did not respond to conventional medicine, Dr. Martinek sought out chiropractic care for relief. After experiencing the life changing effects of chiropractic, Dr. Martinek decided to dedicate his life in helping others achieve true health and wellness through chiropractic care. Dr. Martinek transferred to Cleveland Chiropractic College where he earned his bachelors in Human Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2018. Outside of the office Dr. Martinek enjoys spending time with his family, coaching baseball, playing softball, fishing and exercising.

FAMILY MEDICINE Family Health & Wellness Center Robin West, ARNP, FNP, BC 1938 NW Copper Oaks Circle Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8350 • f (816) 988-8451 RobinWestFNP.com Family Health Care Services, Prevention, Cosmetic Procedures

FAMILY MEDICINE Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO 100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Vincent DeMarco, DO, is board certified in Family Practice with a special interest in NaPROtechnology and the Creighton Model of Fertility Care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO.

Family Medical Care Associates Eliska Webster, PA-C 100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Eliska Webster, PA, joined Family Medical Care Associates in June, 2018. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both Family Practice and Internal Medicine and specializes in Dermatology. Eliska completed her Bachelors of Arts in Biology from Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas in May of 1996. In 1999, she received a Bachelor’s of Science, Physician Assistant from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

Robin West received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Park University. With goals to continue to advance her education, she received a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education from Webster University and a Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been working in the healthcare setting for over 25 years. Robin is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She specializes in family health care across the life span, preventative health services and cosmetic procedures. Robin believes in treating patients as if they were her family members and exhibits a high degree of compassion and respect. She is an exceptional healthcare provider.

Family Medical Care Associates Family Medical Care Associates Linda J. McCormick, DO 100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Linda McCormick, DO, is board certified in Family Medicine. She graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO and has been in practice for over 30 years.

Beth Gatrost, APRN, FNP-BC 100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

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FAMILY MEDICINE Family Medical Care Associates Cathy Hostettler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Family Medical Care Associates 100 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 f. 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com Hostettler is originally from Ohio and moved to Missouri in 2008. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing and Health Professions Educator Certificate from the University of Kansas (KUMC Campus) in 2016. She has been practicing for 20 years. In her spare time, she likes to sing in her church choir, read, cook/bake, and run with her fur child, Honey.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Steve T. Gialde, DO 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 p. 816-690-6566 f. 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com

Dr. Steve Gialde is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of General Practitioners and has a special interest in palliative medicine and hospice care. He’s been a physician with the Oak Grove Medical Clinic for over 35 years.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Maggie Ngar, DO 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 p . 816-690-6566 f. 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com

Dr. Maggie Ngar is board certified in family medicine and has a special interest in preventative care and women’s health. She earned her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Samantha Castlebury, FNP 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com Samantha Castlebury is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Oak Grove Medical Clinic. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri and her Masters of Science in Nursing as well as her Family Nurse Practitioner at Research College of Nursing in Kansas City Missouri. She holds a Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys Practicing in all areas of Family Practice from newborns to seniors.

GASTROENTEROLOGY Midwest GI Health Marc K. Taormina, MD 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Suite A Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-836-2200

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Dr. Taormina is a leading provider of GI services in Eastern Jackson County. He has been in practice more than 30 years and provides GI consultative and endoscopic services at Midwest GI Health, Midwest Physicians Surgery Center and at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Patient’s access to the latest technologies and treatments are paramount to Dr. Taormina’s practice philosophy. Dr. Taormina’s patient satisfaction rank among the highest in the Metro. Areas of expertise include colonoscopy, non-surgical hemorrhoid treatments, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s & Colitis) and heartburn/swallowing disorder evaluations. He is board certified in Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine and is active in the Missouri State Medical Association and AMA. Dr. Taormina, as an Army veteran, has a special interest in veterans’ health issues and is an active member of the American Legion. Dr. Taormina is supportive of non-traditional treatment alternatives, including Amendment 2 options, when clinically indicated. “Saturday procedure times offer a convenient option for working patients and families.

INTERNAL MEDICINE Blue Springs Internal Medicine Dean Mundhenke, MD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 www.Bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Mundhenke graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1978 and then did his residency at The Mayo Clinic. He specializes in Internal Medicine and has vast experience managing chronic diseases. Dr. Mundhenke has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine David Voshall, MD, PhD, FACP Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 www.Bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Voshall completed a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kanasas City, School of Medicine, where he additionally completed a residency and Board Certification in Internal Medicine. Dr. Voshall holds a Fellow status with the American Academy of Physicians and has been in practice for over 20 years.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Blue Springs Internal Medicine Lin Clark, MD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 www.Bluespringsinternalmed.com Dr. Clark earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Clark holds a Board Certification in Internal Medicine and is fluent in the language of Chinese. She has been practicing for over 20 years.

NEUROLOGY St. Joseph Neurology Associates Parveen Kumar Khosla, M.D. 206 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs MO 64014 P: (816) 416-8633 F: (816) 416-8644 stmaryskc.com Dr. Parveen Kumar received his medical degree from the Christian Medical College and had his internship at Christian Medical College, as well. He did his residency at Medical University of South Carolina. His primary specialty is in Neurology.

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Richard K. Gutknecht, M.D., FACOG

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Leopoldine Blaise, DNP, FNP-C 205 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 www.Bluespringsinternalmed.com

Leopoldine Blaise, DNP, NP, completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Avila University in Kansas City, MO in 2009. In 2013, she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Blaise graduated in 2017 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. She is fluent in French and Creole.

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Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Timothy A. Hall, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Robert T. Caffrey, M.D., FACOG

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Tammy Osborn, ANP-C, BC-ADM, CDE Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management 205 NW R D Mize Rd Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. (816) 228-9841 • f: 816-228-8667 www.Bluespringsinternalmed.com NP Osborne is an Adult Nurse Practitioner providing a wide range of preventive and acute health services. She has a passion for patient care and believes in listening and one-on-one time with patients to help them set and achieve their health goals. NP Osborn is Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management and is also a Certified Diabetic Educator.

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Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Alisa R. Ash, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Kiersten M. Moreno, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Lyda Pung, D.O. Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 p. (816) 478-0220 f. (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Debra K. Sims, WHNP, BC Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Lindsay Hartley, WHNP, BC Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY St. Mary’s Specialty Clinic Gynecology Robert Chang, M.D. FACOG 206 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs MO 64014 P: (816) 416-8650 F: (816) 416-8651 stmaryskc.com Dr. Chang attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA and completed his Residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. He is board-certified through the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chang’s Patient Care Philosophy: “My practice style focuses on patient education and her understanding the underlying causes and treatment options of relevant gynecologic disorders.” Dr. Chang has been in practice for 34 years dedicating all 34 years to an exceptional women’s care experience.

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Dykhouse Orthodontics David E. Dykhouse, D.D.S. Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics 1300 NW South Outer Road Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-0444 www.dykhouseortho.com

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SPORTS

Independence arena is home to two pro sports teams Silverstein Eye Centers Arena is owned by the city of Independence and managed by Spectra Venue Management, which partners with more than 300 clients and 400 global properties. The arena is at 19100 E. Valley View Parkway in Independence, near the intersections of Interstate 70, I-470/Missouri 291 and U.S. 40. The 10-year old facility hosts more At State Bank of Missouri, we live where you live so we have a strong commitment to the than 100 events and welcomes more than needs and goals of Jackson County. We want to invest in the future of our community...YOU! 500,000 visitors annually. The arena’s main Stop by State Bank of Missouri in Grain Valley and visit with Daniel Strader or Angie Miller tenants are two professional sports teams: today about your next auto, real estate or small business loan. • The Kansas City Mavericks, a minor league hockey club in the ECHL. • The Kansas City Comets of the Major Arena Soccer League. It also hosted – in conjunction with the Sprint Center in Kansas City – the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 2017. The arena is host to concerts, trade shows, high school and youth sporting events,

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festivals and community ceremonies. It has 5,800 fixed seats, 25 suites, food vendors and a community ice rink facility. Seating capacity for concerts can reach 7,000. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Online and phone sales are through TicketMaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. More information is available at www. silversteineyecentersarena.com. Centerpoint Community Ice: The arena is also home to the Centerpoint Community Ice. Open seven days a week (with varying holiday hours and private event closures), the ice rink offers a wide variety of programs including public skating, learn-to-skate classes, figure skating, hockey, special events, birthday parties and private rentals. For more information, call manager Brandon Schultz at 816-4426126.

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HEALTH

Hospitals, major clinic serve area St. Mary’s Medical Center 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs 816-228-5900 www.stmaryskc.com Social media: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Number of employees: 575 Chief executive officer: Drew Grossman Chief nursing officer: Sarah Gonzalez St. Mary’s, a 146-bed hospital, has services that include an emergency department, chest pain, stroke and breast centers, radiation, oncology, rehabilitation center, outpatient therapy, wound care and hyperbaric medicine center and inpatient rehabilitation center. St. Mary’s offers several special features designed to provide senior citizens more privacy and a warmer environment, including devices for better sight and hearing, warmed blankets, extra seating for families and non-slip floors.

Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs 816-251-6133 www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/ saint-lukes-multispecialty-clinic-blue-springs Chief executive officer: Dr. Melinda Estes Affiliated with Saint Luke’s Health System, the 35,000-square foot clinic includes specialties such as cardiology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology and gastroenterology, plus general surgery. Services also include laboratory, imaging and 3-D mammography. Saint Luke’s also has convenient care clinic in Blue Springs at 1101 S. Missouri 7 (816-251-5800). Children’s Mercy East 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence

816-478-5200 www.childrensmercy.org Chief executive officer: Paul Kempinski Number of employees: 110 Children’s Mercy East offers urgent care, imaging services and basic lab work, as well as more than 15 different specialty clinics. In early 2019, the medical institution announced plans to renovate the first floor of its operation. The planned renovation will feature 21 urgent care exam rooms, two large procedure rooms and specialty doors for transporting patients. With more space, the second floor will have 20 exam rooms dedicated to specialty care and expanded clinic hours. General diagnostics walk-in is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Urgent care is open noon-10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends.

Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E. 39th St., Independence 816-698-7000 Chief executive officer: Bret Kolman Number of employees: more than 1.300 Part of the HCA Midwest Health network, Centerpoint Medical Center’s campus includes the hospital itself and medical office and outpatient service building connected to the hospital. The center features 285 ends and the only level II trauma center in Eastern Jackson County with 24/7 emergency services. It is an accredited chest pain center and has an accredited cancer program. Last year the hospital opened an affiliate urgent care clinic, Care Now and the addition of an inpatient rehab unit with a gymnasium, fitness center, dining room and full-service therapy. The hospital has orthopedic services, including total joints and sports Continued on page 33

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medicine, and a stroke center, neuroscience services, women’s services and outpatient services. Truman Medical Center – Lakewood 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City. 816-404-7000 www.trumed.org/lakewood Number of employees: more than 1,100 Chief executive officer: Charlie Shields Chiefs operations officer: Lynette Wheeler TMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medical Centers, is a 110-bed acute-care public hospital and serves Eastern Jackson County. Key specialty areas include obstetrical/ gynecological, orthopedics, knee and hip

replacement, digestive disease specialists, an inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to older adults and a large dental clinic. A 118-bed long-term care center is located in the facility, as well. TMC Lakewood offers primary care clinics on site and in Independence, Grain Valley and Raytown, as well as walk-in clinics in Independence Hy-Vee stores. TMC Lakewood offers the Lakewood Family Birthplace as part of its Family Medical Care program. The 19-bed area opened in 2011, and more than 1,500 babies are delivered there annually. Saint Luke’s East 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit 816-347-5000 www.saintlukeskc.org

Number of employees: more than 1,200 Chief executive officer: Bobby Olm-Shipman It is a member of the Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Saint Luke’s East offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour emergency department and Level III trauma center, an advanced primary stroke center, a chest pain center, a maternity unit with neonatal intensive care unit, a breast center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, robotic surgery, and a hip-and-knee center. Saint Luke’s East now has the capacity for robotic-assisted surgery and new bariatric surgeries.

Lee’s Summit Medical Center 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-282-5000 www.leessumitmedicalcenter.com Number of employees: More than 500 Chief executive officer: John McDonald The center is part of HCA Midwest Health, and its more than 300 physicians represent more than 40 specialties. Services include a level III trauma center, a primary stroke center, as well as a variety of outpatient services such as the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, urgent care, physical therapy and sleep medicine. The hospital recently achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation, which recognizes nation-leading communication with our nursing team. A new third floor to enhance care for orthopedic, spine and rehab patients spend last May.

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THE ARTS

All the world’s a stage – find your role Blue Springs City Theatre P.O. Box 1358, Blue Springs Shows are held at the Blue Springs High School auditorium, 2300 N.W. Ashton Drive. The group presents live theater productions for cultural education, entertainment and to develop the artistic talents and skills of company members and others. For more information, email bsctwebmaster@gmail.com or visit www. bluespringscitytheatre.com.

literature. For more information, call 816-5609148, email Nancy White at njwhite1973@ gmail.com or visit www.jacomochorale. org.

the area’s largest pipe organ, is free and features organists from across the Kansas City area. If you’re curious, stay after a recital for a close-up look at the organ. Days vary, so visit www.CofChrist.org/ dome-spire for more information, or call 816-833-1000.

and a variety of other opportunities. For more information, call 816 - 3257370, visit www.encoretheatreindepmo.org or email encorectr@yahoo.com.

City Theatre of Independence Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence Englewood Station Arts District City Theatre of Independence produces Winner Road from Sterling to Ralston one musical and four plays during its reguavenues in Independence lar season and holds open auditions for all, Englewood offers a variety of art in mul- plus a Playwright Festival in the summer. tiple galleries and businesses. The galleries As a community theatre, its mission is to Blue Springs Ballet & Performing Arts are open anytime during regular business provide an equal opportunity for people 1116 W. Main St., Blue Springs hours and house an ever-changing selecto actively participate and learn about live The studio provides creative movement, tion of artisan works. A rotating collection theater production and theater company pre-ballet, ballet technique, pointe, pas de of more than four dozen local and regional operations, thereby providing a live enterdeux and jazz classes. It offers classes for artists display their works for sale from tainment experience for theatre patrons. young students that incorporate fairy tale 5:30 to 9 p.m. each month during the Third For more information, call 816-325-7367 ballets. The Magical Kingdom of Dance Friday Art Walk. They are usually on site or visit www.citytheatreofindependence. program teaches musical timing, basic for meet and greet. This family-friendly org. ballet steps, patterns, directions in moveevent includes street performers, music, ment, listening skills and coordination. The Puppetry Arts Institute food, fashion and more. Music/Arts Institute – Millicent A. studio also has a performing company. The 11025 E. Winner Road, Independence For more information, call 816-252-5622 Daugherty Community School of the Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the In addition to a being a museum, the or visit www.englewoodstation.com. Arts “Nutcracker” annually and several other Puppetry Arts Institute has a gift shop and 1010 S. Pearl, Independence (in the hisperformances throughout the year. offers puppet painting workshops, birthIndependence Messiah Choir toric McCoy Elementary building) For more information, call 816-224-5505 day parties, monthly puppet shows and Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. This not-for-profit community school or visit www.bluespringsballet.com. summer puppet camp. The puppet shows River Blvd., Independence of the arts is a resource for arts educashowcase a variety of puppets and pupThe choir has been presenting Handel’s tion for numerous children and adults. It Monarch Conservatory of Performing peteers from all across the United States. “Messiah” since 1916. Through the years, offers local and instrumental instruction. Arts Groups desiring someone for a speaking the choir performed in various venues in Other opportunities include Allegro Harp 1328 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs engagement off-site can request a Puppetry Independence and Kansas City, including Ensemble, Global Rhythm Project (drum Its mission is to foster a love of the Arts Institute professional to give an oral the Auditorium and the Kauffman Center ensemble) and The Young MAIsterSingers arts in young people. It offers beginning, history of the Hazelle Factory and/or a for the Performing Arts. The Independence (children’s choir). Scholarships are offered continuing and advanced training in a demonstration of one or more of the many Messiah Choir often holds an Advent each year and students are involved and technique-based environment with the fo- types of marionettes, hand puppets, and/or service featuring sing-alongs and solos. prepare for recitals, workshops, master cus of empowering young artists to further shadow puppets in our collection for $50. The event is usually in the Community of classes, festivals and auditions. their goals personally, academically and On-site tours for individuals or groups Christ Temple. Admission is free. For more information, call 816-836-1998 professionally. are available for $3 each at the door upon For more information, call 816-833-1000 or visit www.musicartsinstitute.org. For more information, call 816-882-2444 request and can be included with a rental or visit www.CofChrist.org/messiah. or visit www.monarchconservatoryofperof our facilities. Spirit of Independence Community formingarts.com. Off-site performances of complete pupEncore Theatre Concert Band pet shows for children or adults start at $50 Roger T. Sermon Community Center, Metropolitan Community College Blue Jacomo Chorale up to $300 with reservations. 201 N. Dodgion, Independence River Campus, Independence Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. ThursFacility rental is $100 per hour in adEncore Theatre has been in the theatrical The band, under the direction of Jane days at Mission Woods Community of vance. community since 1989, offering people Hicklin, performs year-round at various Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs. 50 and older theatrical opportunities and locales. In addition to a series of indoor The chorale is under the direction of Organ demonstration recitals enrichment. Open auditions are held and concerts, the band is a regular performer Helena Vasconcellos. It is open to singers Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. anyone in any age group is welcome to au- at the Independence July 4th celebration at of all ages. It has a heritage of music styles River Blvd., Independence dition for the plays. In addition to acting, the Mormon Visitors Center, the Indeand presents major concert repertories The 30-minute organ demonstrations on there are opportunities in set building, pendence Mayor’s Christmas Concert, the each season, including a wide variety of the Temple’s 5,685-pipe Casavant organ, advertising/publicity, stage management, Continued on page 36 Heritage Philharmonic P.O. Box 2276, Lee’s Summit The Philharmonic puts on four concerts a year at venues throughout Jackson County. It also administers the Young Artist Competition, awarding scholarships and providing performance opportunities with the Philharmonic to area students. The Philharmonic includes more than 60 student, volunteer and professional musicians. Admission is free to all events. For more information, visit www.heritagephilharmonic.org or email info@heritagephilharmonic.org.

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Express bus service from Blue Springs to KC The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority fares, paid in cash, have a base rate of $1.50, though it’s higher for some express buses. Youths, seniors and those with disabilities can get a half-priced fare in some cases. Riders can ask for a transfer that’s good for two hours. In Blue Springs, the ATA offers a weekday express bus service to downtown

Kansas City. It runs on weekdays and gets riders downtown or back to Blue Springs in about half an hour to an hour, depending on where the rider gets on and off. The No. 570 bus, the Blue Springs Express, makes three runs downtown in the morning and three back in the afternoon. It starts at the park and ride at Missouri 7 and North Ridge just north of Inter-

state 70. The first bus leaves at 6:05 a.m., followed by buses at 6:37 and 6:52. Then that bus makes stops at the commuter lot at I-70 and Woods Chapel Road (at 6:07, 6:12, 6:44 and 6:59). The bus heads west on I-70 into Kansas City, where it makes three stops: 13th and Cherry downtown, Pershing and Grand, and Pershing and Broadway in the Crown Center/Union Station area. That first bus in the morning

reaches 13th and Cherry at 6:40 and stops at Pershing and Broadway at 6:52. In the afternoon, buses use the same stops and leave the Crown Center locations between 4:05 p.m. and 5:12 p.m., and they arrive in Blue Springs from 4:49 p.m. to 5:58 p.m. The route does not run weekends or major holidays. The ATA runs Route 570 but has no other service in Blue Springs.

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pendenceBand. Children’s Performing Theatre Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence This provides children with the opportunity to participate in full-production shows. Children ages 5 to 15 are allowed to audition twice a year. During the summer, acting courses are offered to enhance or introduce children to acting. Each August

Children’s Performing Theatre combines with Encore Theatre to present a show with actors age 12 to 100. All shows are family friendly. For more information, call 816-3257367 Lee’s Summit Arts Council The council promotes, develops, strengthens and advocates for the arts in Lee’s Summit. The council has created a database on the city’s website to promote the creative artists and industries in Lee’s Summit. It is a free service for Lee’s Summit residents. If you would like help promoting your talent – whether it’s fine art, commissioned projects, music entertainment, art-based team building, design services, etc. – contact the department liaison at 816-969-1032. Summit Art This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing membership opportunities to exhibit artwork, interact with peers and develop professionally. It is committed to engaging the public through exhibitions, scholarships and art class offerings through GOT Art Gallery on Third in downtown Lee’s Summit. The gallery strives to provide area artists a place to showcase their artwork. This opportunity is available equally to all artists, member and non-member alike. The gallery offers monthly exhibitions, art workshops, and art classes for children and adults to the public. In addition to the gallery, Summit Art hosts and plans the Summit Art Festival. This event takes place in downtown Lee’s Summit and includes more than 85 artists from across the country. This year’s festival

us Oct. 12 to 14. For more information, visit www.summitart.org. Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra The orchestra is made up of 70 musicians under the direction of Russ Berlin, conductor and Kirt Mosier, associate conductor. It performs four concerts each year at the Pavilion, on the campus of John Knox Village and a fifth concert at Powell Gardens’s annual Booms and Blooms Festival. Upcoming concert dates are Sept. 21, Dec. 21, and, in 2020, April 4 and June 6. For more information, visit lssymphony. org. Summit Theatre Group The group performs at several different venues throughout the Lee’s Summit community, but its home base is the Black Box Theater in the Longview Cultural Arts Center on the MCC-Longview Campus. It mission is to provide Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas with enjoyable live theater opportunities and experiences for individuals and families, artists and audiences, citizens and visitors through community and education involvement in a vibrant, dynamic organization. The group performs five productions each season including musicals, plays and a holiday dinner theater as well as providing a junior musical performance camp for kids during the summer. For more information, call 816-4632654, email webmaster@summittheatre. org or drop them a line at P.O. Box 1736, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.

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Health organizations offer variety of services Jackson County Health Department 313 S. Liberty St., Independence 816-404-6415 www.jacohd.org Director: Bridgette Shaffer The Jackson County Health Department serves Eastern Jackson County and offers a variety of services including health education and screening, disease prevention and testing, birth and death certificates and immunizations.

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816-921-5050 www.rachelhouse.org (for clients) www.rachelhousefriends.org (volunteers and donors) President and chief executive officer: Kathy Edwards The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City merged with Rachel House in 2016 under the Rachel House name. Rachel House offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, pregnancy education classes and community referrals. It recently started fatherhood and mentoring programs. Rachel House receives funds through various community projects and private donations.

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Many local options for higher education • MCC-Blue River Metropolitan Community College’s eastern Independence campus serves approximately 3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri 78 as one of the five campuses of the MCC system in the metro area. Blue River offers a general education program while offering 12 two-year degree programs leading to a transfer to a fouryear college or ending with an associate degree. Associate degree programs include business, teaching, biology, chemistry, accounting, computer science, cybersecurity, computer systems and engineering administration, computer user support, criminal justice and fire science technology. Blue River opened its new 2,000-squarefoot cybersecurity lab in the spring of 2019 and is just one of 70 community colleges out of 1,200 to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency for its curriculum and institutional practices. Director Brian Hurley said the enrollment in cybersecurity program has nearly doubled in the last three years. Another of Blue River’s top programs is the Public Safety Institute, which trains police officers, firefighters and EMT/paramedic personnel. Blue River also offers a music and theater program. The school offers adult education classes, certificate programs and professional development classes. The Trailblazer Collegiate Academy is an early college program that allows Independence School District high school students to earn an associate’s degree while also earning their high school diplomas. Student services are available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the Academic Resource Center. Student life includes several clubs and organizations. The MCC athletic programs, which compete in the National Junior College Athletic

Association’s Division I, were consolidated into one program for the 2018-19 school year instead of the four different campus teams to allow student-athletes to attend classes at any of the five campuses. Teams are now known as the Wolves. Blue River is the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the nearby Bingham Middle School campus. The campus also is home each April to the annual student-run All For The Children event, which features a 5K run/walk, free health screenings, self-defense classes, child ID kits, entertainment, food and an Easter egg hunt. More information about specific programs offered at the campus, admission requirements and student life are available by calling 816-604-1000 or by visiting the school’s website, mcckc.edu/our-campuses/ blue-river/. • MCC-Longview Metropolitan Community College’s Lee’s Summit campus offers a general education program and 12 other two-year degree programs leading to transfer to a four-year college or ending with an associate degree. Associate degree fields include arts-teaching, engineering, biology, chemistry, accounting, business management, automotive technology and computer systems, geographic information systems and software development. Longview is also home to the MCC Honors Program. Student life also includes more than two dozen clubs and organizations. The Longview campus will be the base for the women’s volleyball and women’s cross country teams. The school is at 500 S.W. Longview Road in Lee’s Summit. More information about the college is available by calling 816-6041000 or by visiting the school’s website: http://www.mcckc.edu/longview • Graceland University – Independence Graceland University, based in Lamoni, Iowa, has an Independence campus a few Continued on page 39

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blocks west of the Independence Square at 1401 W. Truman Road. The Community of Christ-sponsored school’s flagship program is its School of Nursing, an 18-month long, 65-credit-hour bachelor’s of science in nursing program. The program admits about 50 students every June. More information can be found by calling 816-833-0524 or visiting the website: http://www.graceland.edu/about-gu/independence-campus. • Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Originally founded in 1960, the school, at 815 W. 23rd St. in Independence and formerly known as the Independence College of Cosmetology, is now known as Summit Salon Academy Kansas City and owned by Carl Glorioso and Jason York. It trains students in cosmetology (hair and nails), salon services, esthetics and spa services following the CIDESCO and Pivot Point training curriculums. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Interested students can tour the college by appointment with an admissions representative. More information can be found by calling 816-252-4247 (HAIR) or visiting the website: summitsalonacademykc.com • University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit The University of Central Missouri’s local presence serves the Kansas City area from Lee’s Summit. The UCM-Lee’s Summit campus is at 1101 N.W. Innovation Parkway and offers a range of bachelor’s degree and graduate study programs. The Lee’s Summit campus also features the Missouri Innovation Campus, a partnership between UCM, the Lee’s Summit School District, Metropolitan Community College and more than 50 area businesses to allow students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree just two years after high school with little or no debt. Degrees offered in the MIC program are in systems engineering technology, drafting and design technology, computer science, cybersecurity, bioinformatics and software engineering (beginning in summer 2019). Prospective students can get more infor-

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Blue Springs School District High schools • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Thomas Alderman, principal • Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; Charles Belt, principal • Freshman Center, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-074-3440; Doug Mattson, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3750; Danica Fuimaono, principal Middle schools • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 N.W. First St., 816-874-3470; Brett Lyon, principal • Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-8743580; Bryce Johnson, principal • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kelly Flax, principal

• Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve Goddard, principal Elementary schools • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816 8743600; Liz White, principal • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kaycey Roush, 3rd-5th principal • Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.W. Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan Crum, principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Jennie Alderman, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Park Road, 816-874-3650; Liz Talamantez, principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Casey Brownsberger, principal

• John Nowlin Elementary, 5020 N.W. Valley View Road, 816- 874-3670; Seth Shippy, principal • Lucy Franklin Elementary, 111 N.E. Roanoke Drive, 816-874-3690; Doug Nielsen, principal • Sunny Pointe Elementary, 3920 South R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3700; Cassie Gengelbach, principal • Thomas Ultican Elementary, 1812 N.W. Vesper St., 816-874-3710; Abbie Swisher, principal • Voy Spears Jr. Elementary, 201 N.E. Anderson, Lee’s Summit, 816-874-3720; Nick Goos, principal • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; Cory LaBoube, principal • William Yates Elementary, 3600 Davidson Road, 816-874-3740; Kerrie Edwards,, principal Other • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575

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• North Middle School, 31608 E. Pink Hill Road, 816-994-4800. Theresa Nelson, principal. • South Middle School, 901 E. Ryan Road, 816-229-3499. James Myers, principal. • Grain Valley High School, 551 S.W. Eagles Parkway, 816-847-5000. Jeremy Plowman, principal. Oak Grove School District • Charlene Roscher Early Childhood Center, 1205 S. Salem St., 816-690-3762. Lorri Boydston, early childhood principal. • Oak Grove Primary School, 5000 S.E. 17th St., 816-690-8770. Laura Oyler, principal. • Maple Elementary, 501 E. 12th St., 816-690-4153. Peggy Tiffany, principal. • Oak Grove Middle School, 401 E. 12th St., 816-690-4154. Tracy Kemp, principal. • Oak Grove High School, 605 S.E. 12th St., 816-690-4152. Adam Salmon, principal. Fort Osage School District • Fort Osage High School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-650-7063; Scott Moore, principal. • Osage Trail Middle School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507151; Robbie Shepherd, principal. • Blue Hills Elementary, 1911 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence, 816-650-7440; Monica Shane, principal. • Buckner Elementary, 13 S. Sibley St., Buckner, 816-650-7300, Karen Hile, principal. • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, 816-6507350; Julie Stout, principal. • Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; Anne Tapp. • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 E. US 24 Circle, Independence, 816-6507158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal. • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; Emily Cross, principal. • Career & Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507180; Susie Gouldsmith, director. • Early Childhood Center, 18109 E. 12th St. N., Independence, 816-650-7480; Karen Harrach, principal.

• Lewis and Clark Academy, 24801 East U.S. 24, Independence, 816-650-7708; Melissa Dorris, director. PRIVATE SCHOOLS Blue Springs • Timothy Lutheran School Infant through pre-kindergarten site: 425 N.W. R.D. Mize Road. Pre-school through eighth grade site: 301 E. Wyatt Road Affiliation: Timothy Lutheran Church 816-228-5300 timothylutheranschool.com • Plaza Heights Christian Academy 1500 S.W. Clark Road 816-228-0670 www.plazaheightschristianacademy.org Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church Administrator: Chuck Lawson • Rainbow Center 900 N.W. Woods Chapel Road 816-229-3869 rainbow-center.org Serves ages 3 through 21 Day school, communications disorders Executive director: Marilu W. Herrick • St. John LaLand Catholic School 801 N.W. R.D.Mize Road 816 228 5895 stjohnlalandeschool.com Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: St. John Lalande Catholic Church Lee’s Summit • St. Michael the Archangel High School 2901 N.W. Lee’s Summit Road, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-763-4800 https://smacatholic.org/ Grades 9 through 12 Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph President: Rev. Randolph W. Sly Principal: Jodi Briggs • Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School 150 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit 816-251-1150 olplsschool.org Grades: K through grade 8 Affiliation: Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Administrator/principal: Jodi Briggs • Summit Christian Academy 1500 S. W. Jefferson St.,

816-525-1480 summit-christian-academy.org Grades preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Head of school: Linda Harrelson • Summit View Adventist School 12503 S. Missouri 7 816-697-3443 Summitviewadventistschool.com Grades pre-K through grade 8 Affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist

Church Principal: Matt Daarud Independence • Nativity of Mary 10021 E. 36th Terrace 816-353-0284 nativityofmary.org Grades preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Principal: Mary Parrish

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Blue Springs City Council The City Council consists of two representatives from each of the city’s three districts and the mayor. Council members are elected to three-year terms, with three seats – one in each district – up in an April election. The mayor, also a voting member of the council, is elected to a four-year term. The council generally meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the council chambers at the Howard Brown Public Safety Building. • Mayor Carson Ross was first elected mayor in 2008 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. His term expires in 2020, and he plans to run for a fourth term. • District 1 Galen Ericson – The local veterinarian and a past member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ericson was elected this past April. His term expires in 2022. Jerry Kaylor – A former member of the

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Grain Valley Board of Aldermen The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen consists of two representatives from each of the city’s three wards, plus the mayor, who has a tiebreaking vote. Aldermen are elected to two-year terms, with three seats – one in each ward – staggered for the April election in even and odd years. The mayor is elected two-year terms in even years. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month (except holidays) at City Hall, 711 Main St. • Mayor Mike Todd – The former Ward 2 alderman was first elected mayor in 2010 and re-elected every two years since then. His current term expires in 2020. • Ward 1 Jayci Stratton – Stratton was elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Dale Arnold. Her term expires in 2020. Tom Cleaver – A longtime business development manager, he was elected to the board for the first time in April. His term expires in 2021. • Ward 2 Yolanda West – Co-owner of a local tax service, she was first elected in 2011 and has been re-elected four times since, most recently unopposed in April. Her term expires in 2020. Nancy Totton – A former board member, she was elected back to the board unopposed in 2017 and was re-elected in April. Her term expires in 2021. • Ward 3 Bob Headley – He has served on the board since 2006, including several terms as mayor pro tem, and was re-elected most recently in 2018. His term will expire in 2020.

Shea Bass – A construction manager, he was appointed to the board in February and elected to a full term in April. V His term expires in 2021. 8 • City Administrator Ryan Hunt – The former assistant city administrator and i director of community development was s appointed city administrator in 2015. He runs the day-to-day operations of the city, assisted by Ken Murphy and Theresae Osenbaugh. 2 Oak Grove Board of Aldermen The board meets on the first and third r Monday at 7 p.m. every month. The u meetings are at the Civic Center at 2100 D S. Broadway St. • Mayor Jeremy Martin was first elect- e ed in 2014, and his current term expires 2 in 2020. He is a project manager for r Schindler Elevator. • Jeremy Taylor was elected to his 2 fourth term on the Board of Aldermen ing April 2018. He is currently employed by Commerce Trust Company. h • Brandy Carroll was elected in 2019. r Her current term will end in 2021. • Brad Alexander was first appointed a in 1997 and has been re-elected 10 times, a most recently for a term expiring in a 2020. • Kelly Nadeau was re-elected in 2019 i after filling a vacant seat in 2017. Her a current term will expire in 2021. H • Dana Webb was re-elected in 2019, t and her current term will expire in 2021. Webb works as an office manager for Ashlar Homes and is related to the P founders of Oak Grove. • Jim Shrout has been re-elected four o times since 2010 and his current term expires in 2020. He is retired.

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Blue Springs Administrative offices are at 1801 N.W. Vesper and can be reached by phone at 816-874-3200. The website is bssd.net. Paul Kinder retired from the district in 2014, but returned last year to serve as superintendent. Board of Education: • Dale Walkup, president, was first elected in 2014 and his current term lasts until 2020. He is a small-business owner. • Rhonda Gilstrap, vice president, was re-elected in April 2019, and her term lasts until 2022. She is retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. • Kurt Swanson, fiscal vice president, was elected in 2018, and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent. • Dale Falck’s current term expires in 2020. He works for Primelending, a mortgage lender. • Kay Coen was first elected in 2014, and her current term expires in 2020. She is a retired school teacher from the district. • Bryan Dennie was first elected in 2018, and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent. • Bobby Hawk was elected to the board in April 2019, having been previously appointed to fill an open seat on the board. His current term will end April 2022. He is the lead pastor at EPIC Church. Grain Valley Administratives offices are at 31606 N.E. Pink Hill Road. Phone: 816-847-5006. The website is www.grainvalleyschools. org

The district’s superintendent is Marc Snow. Board of Education: • President Eddie Saffell is serving his seventh year on the board. Saffell has served with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District for 28 years and is currently assistant chief. • Vice President Michael Hackett is serving his 15th year on the board. He is the assistant vice president of information technology for Blue Ridge Bank. • Board Secretary Tisha Homfeld is serving her fifth year on the board is a Realtor for RE/MAX Heritage. • Jeff Coleman is serving on his eighth year on the board. He is a business owner as well as representative for District 32 in the Missouri House of Representatives. • Julie Groff is serving her 15th year on the board. She is employed with Phoenix Family as a service coordinator. • Jared English is serving his second year on the board. He works in the enterprise risk management field. • Jan Reding is in her 20th year on the board. She is retired. Oak Grove Administrative offices are at 601 S.E. 12th St. Phone: 816-690-4156. The website is www.oakgrove.k12.mo.us Superintendent Freddie Doherty took over the position in 2009. Board of Education: • Sue Alexander, president, was first elected in 2008 and her current term expires in 2020. She is a retired teacher from the district. • Keith Moyer, vice president, was first

elected in 2016. His current term expires in 2020. He is in sales. • Todd Blansit was first elected in 2018 and his term expires in 2021. He is the lead pastor of New Lift Church. • Drew Hudson was first elected in 2019 and his current term expires in 2022. He is a real estate investor. • Randy McClain was first elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is retired. • Troy Pavlica, treasurer, was first elected in 2011, and his current term will end in 2020. His occupation is in HVAC sales. • Montie Tripp, was first elected in 1992 and re-elected in 2010. He is retired. • Kristy Findley is the board secretary. Fort Osage Administrative offices are at 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence. Phone: 816650-7000. Jason Snodgrass has served as superintendent since 2015.

• Floyd Hawkins, president, was first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2018 for a term expiring in 2021. He is a retired teacher. • Sharon Dankenbring, was first elected in 1992 and was re-elected in 2019 for a term expiring in 2022. • Tim Brown was first elected in 2016, and his current term will expire in 2022. • Diana Rice was first elected in 2006 and her current term will expire in 2021. She works for Hallmark as a keepsake ornament specialist. • Kelly Scott was elected in 2017 and his current term will expire in 2020. He is a retired firefighter and police officer. • David Shrout was first elected in 1987 and his current term ends in 2020. He is a farmer. • Gary Thompson was first elected in 1996, and his current term ends in 2020. He is retired from Bank of America.

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GOVERNMENT

Twelve elected officials serve Jackson County Jackson County, with an estimated July 1, 2017, population of 698,895, is home to four of the largest cities in the state. Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 488,943 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 Independence at 117,306, No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 97,290 (some in Cass County) and No. 11 Blue Springs at 54,945. Overall, about half of the county’s residents live in Kansas City and about half live in Eastern Jackson County. The county operates with executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive runs the county day to day, although the 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 years. The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincorporated parts of Eastern Jackson County, and it has an extensive system of parks. It also operates

a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The county’s website is at www.jacksongov.org. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., a Democrat, was re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3333. Sheriff Darryl Forte, a Democrat, was appointed in 2018 and later that year elected to a full term. He can be reached at 816-524-4302. County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, a Democrat, was elected to a second full term in 2016. She can be reached at 816881-3555. The County Legislature has nine members serving four-year terms. Six are elected from specific districts. Three others are from larger districts but are elected by all county voters. The six districts: • The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City. He was first elected in 1998 and was elected to a sixth

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it includes Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Independence. • The 6th District is represented by Theresa Galvin, R-Lee’s Summit. She was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. She is this year’s chair of the Legislature. She can be reached at 816-881-3132. The district includes the southeast part of the county: Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, the Lakewood area and much of Raytown. The three at-large districts: • The 1st District at large is represented by Jalen Anderson, D-Blue Springs. He was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4477. The district covers Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Independence, 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. • The 2nd District at large is represented by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City. She was first elected in 2010 and elected to a third term in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-3464. The district covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown. • The 3rd District at large is represented by Tony Miller, D-Lee’s Summit. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4423. The district covers roughly the southern onethird of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City.

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Eastern Jackson County voices in Jefferson City State representatives: • Rep. Dan Stacy, a Blue Springs Republican, is in his second term representing the 31st District, which is most of the city south of Interstate 70. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 411-B , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-8636, Dan.Stacy@house. mo.gov • Rep. Jeff Coleman, a Grain Valley Republican, is in his first term. He represents the 32nd District, which includes Blue Springs north of I-70 as well as most of Grain Valley and Oak Grove and areas north of those cities. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 115-J , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1487, Jeff.coleman@house. mo.gov • Rep. Donna Pfautsch, a Harrisonville Republican, is in her fourth term. She represents the 33rd District, which includes the southern edge of Grain Valley, the southeast edge of Blue Springs and part of Oak Grove as well as Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 404-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-9766, Donna.Pfautsch@ house.mo.gov • Representative Jonathan Patterson, a

Lee’s Summit Republican, represents the 30th District, which includes Lakewood as well as five precincts in south Independence and parts of Blue Springs. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 405-A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-0907, Jonathan.Patterson@ house.mo.gov • Rep. Bill E. Kidd, an Independence Republican, is in his third term. He represents the 20th District, which runs from Sugar Creek to northeast Independence to Buckner. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 403-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3674, Bill.Kidd@house. mo.gov • Rep. Keri Ingle, a Lee’s Summit Democrat, is in her first term. She represents the 35th District, which is most of the city from Missouri 291 west to the Longview Lake area, and parts of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol

Ave., Room 109-E, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1459, Keri.ingle@house. mo.gov • Rep. Rebecca Roeber, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in her third term. She represents the 34th District, which includes the southeast corner of Lee’s Summit, generally south of Colbern Road, and as well as Greenwood. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 234, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1456, Rebecca.Roeber.mo.gov • Glen Kolkmeyer, an Odessa Republican, is in his fourth term. He represents the 53rd District, which is mostly in Johnson and Lafayette counties but also reaches into the eastern edge of Jackson County to include the Levasy area. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 402, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1462, Glen.Kolkmeyer@house. mo.gov

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The Missouri General Assembly meets from early January through mid-May, holds a veto session in September and holds special sessions as called by the governor. Senators are limited to two terms of four years, and representatives are limited to four terms of two years. The area’s two senators: • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, won a special election in 2017 and is in the middle of his first full term. The 8th District is mostly made up of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit but also includes a slice of Independence, the area east of the Little Blue River and south of Burgess Road. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 431, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov. • Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his first term. The 11th District includes almost all of Independence, some of eastern Kansas City, the edge of Raytown and the northeast part of Jackson County, including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. Contract information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 425, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john.rizzo@senate. mo.gov

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GOVERNMENT

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Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. • Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second sixyear term in 2016. Blunt chairs two committees – Rules and Administration and the Joint Committee on the Library – and sits on these committees: Appropriations (chair of the Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies); Commerce, Science and Transportation; the Select Committee on Intelligence; the Joint Committee on Printing; and the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform. He is vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference. His Washington office is at 260 Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-5721.

His Kansas City office is at 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo., 64105. Phone: 816-471-7141. Web site: www.blunt.senate.gov/ • Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican who lives in Columbia, was elected to a six-year term in 2018. He serves on these committees: Armed Services, Judiciary, Aging, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. His Washington office is at B40A Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Web site: www.hawley.senate.gov • U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat from Kansas City, represents Missouri’s 5th District, which includes almost all of Independence, most of Lee’s Summit, the east side of Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Oak Grove south of Interstate 70, Kansas City south of the Missouri River as well as

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• U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Republican from Tarkio, represents Missouri’s 6th District, which includes generally the northern third of Missouri, plus a large part of Eastern Jackson County that runs from eastern Independence south generally in the Interstate 470 area, but including the west side of Blue Springs, and reaching as far south as Missouri 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee’s Summit. Graves was elected to a 10th two-year term in 2018. Graves is on the Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. His Washington office is at 1135 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-7041. His Kansas City office is at 11724 N.W. Plaza Circle, Suite 900, Kansas City, Mo., 64153. Phone: 816-792-3976. – Jeff Fox

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