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FROM THE MAYOR | INDEPENDENCE

Looking toward future, honoring the past For nearly 200 years the City of Independence has played a vital role in American history. From early settlers starting on the trails west to President Harry S. Truman, our history is rich and deep. Today’s Independence has grown from pioneer town to the home of nearly 120,000 residents living within 78 square miles, minutes from Downtown Kansas City. The pioneer town of Independence served as an important economic hub on the Missouri River. Fur traders came to sell their wares and merchants marketed to settlers beginning on the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails. As we look to the future of Independence, we know this drive to serve residents and

travelers alike is an important part of our economy. Earlier this year, we announced a new strategic pan called Independence for All. This plan is helping us map out the next EILEEN WEIR five years for the INDEPENDENCE city. We want to MAYOR grow our retail and commercial business by attracting and retaining visitors to our many historic sites, parks and public venues. Recently, we unveiled a new statue at the National Frontier Trails Muse-

um called the Pioneer Woman. This statue reminds us of the important role women and children played in the settlement of our communities and continue to play today. In that vein, we are committed to creating a community that supports all of our citizens and their families. Independence is home to four school districts and many valued social service agencies. We have strong partnerships that will help us educate and build our workforce while recruiting and retaining businesses and developing local entrepreneurs. Together we are providing the resources and support all our citizens need to succeed. From historic to modern, we have a wide variety of neighborhoods and

business districts that are committed to providing the best possible first impression. Our Strategic Plan includes objectives to clean up our main traffic corridors; provide safe, desirable homes; and improve our public infrastructure to support the growth we desire. The city is truly inspired by the support we have received for these goals and look forward to the future it will help create. We need our citizens to continue to share ideas, report concerns and dreams for this community. President Truman was famous for taking walks through the city. By working together, we can ensure visitors and residents for generations to come can do the same.

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Welcome - Mayor Eileen Weir .............Page 3 Welcome - Mayor Carson Ross ........... Page 4 Welcome - Mayor Mike Todd .............. Page 4 Welcome - Mayor Randy Rhoads......... Page 6 Community festivals.......................... Page 7 Tourism........................................... Page 8 Community arts.............................. Page 10 City parks ....................................... Page 12 Jackson County parks........................ Page 14 Bus routes ....................................... Page 15 Historical societies........................... Page 16 Police/fire protection........................ Page 17 Professional sports........................... Page19 Silverstein Eye Centers Arena............ Page 19 Community centers......................... Page 20 Outdoor recreation.......................... Page 22 Recreational sports.......................... Page 24 Youth sports................................... Page 29 State government............................ Page 32

Independence city government.......... Page 36 Lee’s Summit city government.......... Page 37 Blue Springs city government............ Page 38 Grain Valley city government............ Page 39 Public health services....................... Page 41 Health agencies................................ Page 53 Hospitals......................................... Page 55 Business Organizations...................... Page 57 Great Plains animal shelter................ Page 56 Business organizations ..................... Page 57 Jackson County government............. Page 59 Federal delegation........................... Page 60 Colleges in EJC................................ Page 62 Public schools................................. Page 64 Private schools................................ Page 66 Public school boards........................ Page 67 Public libraries................................ Page 70 School to work programs................... Page 71

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FROM THE MAYOR | BLUE SPRINGS

We’re excited about Blue Springs I am so excited for the City of Blue Springs! In late 2016, our city adopted our first Parks Master Plan to serve as our long-term guide for the future of our Parks system. Part of that plan was a proposed parks maintenance sales tax to address deferred parks maintenance and renovation needs. This April, Blue Springs residents voted in favor of a 5-year dedicated parks maintenance sales tax to provide funding for local parks. The tax initiative will raise approximately $3 million annually and revenues from the sales tax will be used for deferred parks maintenance and renovation purposes. Tax collection will not begin until October 1, and the city will receive the first revenue from the tax in

December. Our Parks Commission has created a sub-committee to oversee the budget and assist staff in preparing themes and specifications. I am happy to share that the CARSON ROSS Census populaBLUE SPRINGS tion estimates MAYOR show Blue Springs has 54,431 residents and a continued upward growth path of 1.5 percent per year. With more people than ever calling Blue Springs home, we are truly a city on the move and our residents aren’t the only ones who think so. In 2015 and in

2016 HomeUnion, a U.S. real estate investment management company, identified Blue Springs as the number one place in the U.S. where homebuyers can find an affordable home with access to quality schools. I think this is a great testament to the teamwork found in our community. If you look around Blue Springs, you’ll see that our city is on the right track when it comes to development. Our largest, most anticipated project was the demolition at Missouri 7 & U.S. 40 on what was known as White Oak Plaza to make way for a new 85,000-square-foot Cosentino’s Price Chopper. Construction will happen in three phases and will include retail spaces and a residential community

in what is now named the White Oak Marketplace. The entire Missouri 7 & U.S. 40 intersection is home to more than five development projects and once they are all completed they will represent over $24 million of reinvestment. Speaking of development, I would like to invite each of you reading this to the ribbon cutting for our St. Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic from 4 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. I will end by saying thank you to each member of our business community who has helped move Blue Springs forward as well as our residents and community organizations for working together to make this city an exciting and vibrant place to live, work and grow.

FROM THE MAYOR | GRAIN VALLEY

Grain Valley a growing place for active families Grain Valley, the place I’ve called home for 40 years, is unique in so many ways. This community has been dubbed “the Gateway to Kansas City” due to its proximity to Kansas City as well as the average 70,000 cars that pass by on I-70 each day. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the entire state. Grain Valley offers great opportunity for economic development growth with easily accessible properties suited well for industrial and commercial endeavors. The current population of Grain Valley is over 13,000 – more than doubled since the year 2000. One of the biggest draws to this great city is the school district. The reputation of Grain Valley Schools is being heard nationwide as news of the many

awards for excellence in academics is rapidly spreading. They’ve received the Washington Post’s award for “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” four years consecutively. The Examiner has MIKE TODD GRAIN VALLEY recognized the dis- MAYOR trict as “Best High School,” “Best Middle School,” and “Best Sports Team” throughout Eastern Jackson County. In addition to the recognition they’ve received for academics, the athletics departments are in the news regularly for coaches who receive awards, winning

teams, and individual athletes awarded at the state level. The Marching Eagles’ participation in the Macy’s Day parade and their “Today Show” appearance last fall made this entire community proud as well. As the community grows, so do the needs of the residents. We are excited to watch as the construction of Cosentino’s Price Chopper is in full swing. It will be a welcome addition to the Grain Valley Marketplace development. We have a remarkable opportunity to relocate our City offices, Police Department and the Mid-Continent Library to the Sni-a-Bar Farms property. It is a property with a long history, dating back to the early 1900s. All property is assembled for the project due to the City’s recent acquisition of 17 acres

along Sni-A-Bar Boulevard. Our Parks & Rec Department offers many programs designed to keep children active and that are tons of fun, including swim lessons, little league baseball, art instruction, karate class, and much more. They are also excited to begin work in the coming months on phase 1 of the new Dillingham Trail and walking bridge. Grain Valley is growing in leaps and bounds, but definitely still has a small town feel. This feeling is most noticeable when we gather at one of our family friendly community events, such as the ever popular Trail or Treat, Holiday Festival, the Police Department’s National Night Out or the Community Development Event (save the date: June 29th).

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FROM THE MAYOR | LEE’S SUMMIT

We cultivate community, commerce, creativity You might call 2017 a “building year” for Lee’s Summit. Residents and visitors driving through town this summer will see plenty of orange cones, towering construction cranes and maybe even need to take a detour or two. With more than $100 million in active public and private infrastructure projects, these new roads, bridges and interchanges will improve the quality of life for Lee’s Summit residents, businesses and visitors. The road projects also help support Lee’s Summit’s ongoing and impressive residential and business growth. According to GoodCall.com, Lee’s Summit’s home value growth rose by almost 10 percent from 2009-2015, and housing permits are at their highest

levels in a decade. The City of Lee’s Summit celebrated $1 billion in public and private investment in 2015-16, and the city has earned one of the highest credit ratings in RANDY RHOADS the region. That LEE’S SUMMIT means that families MAYOR who choose to set down roots here can sleep soundly, knowing that their biggest personal investment is sustained by award-winning schools, fully accredited public safety, parks, and public works to assure a safe commu-

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COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

Who doesn’t love a street festival? • SANTA-CALI-GON DAYS is held on 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 the starting point of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. A second was held in 1947, and would not be held again until 1973 and was called Three Trails Days. In 1974, it was renamed to Santa-Cali-Gon Days. HIGHLIGHTS include music on the main stage and community stage. There are several large tents full of craft vendors, and vendors lining the streets include local service clubs, churches and other non-profits selling a variety of festival food. CARNIVAL HOURS: 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday; noon to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The festival is free, but there is a charge for carnival rides and other activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www. santacaligon.com or call the Chamber of Commerce at 816-252-4745. • HERITAGE FESTIVAL, sponsored by the Independence Human Relations Commission, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at Hill Park, 23rd Street and Maywood Ave., Independence. This family-friendly festival, a one day event that celebrates our rich history and growing diversity, features live music entertainment, food, dance, storytelling and activities for people of all ages. The festival is held in conjunction with the Heritage Skateboard Competition. The competitors, ranging in age from 7 to 21, will compete in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Awards will be given to the top competitors. This year will also be the fourth year of the Ted Stillwell Award named after longtime Independence historian and

Examiner reporter, Ted Stillwell. The Independence Human Relations Commission selects candidates who have kept and continue to explore and to uncover the hidden history of Independence. FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Lupe Moe at lupemoe@yahoo.com or cell 816508-7848; Roman Davis at Romandavis14@gmail.com or cell 816-885-9386. For general inquiry, email indepheritagefestival@gmail.com or Facebook Independence Heritage Festival and Skateboard Competition.

kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade and much more. The Beer Garden stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday night. Each year they hold a parade, and the theme this year is “Mardi Gras!” It 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. CARNIVAL HOURS: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. • CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, is a way Shuttles will take you to and from the to get acquainted with the Japanese Sister festival from Side Pockets, 1237 S. M-7, City. It’s an annual spring Festival at the and Office Depot, west side of the parking Sermon Center, located on the corner of lot towards M-7. The shuttles run conNoland and Truman roads in Indepentinuously from from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday dence. and 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, no In 1983, the Japanese Sister City shuttle service on Sunday. Commission initiated a one day festival FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www. featuring Japanese arts, crafts and food. bluespringsfallfestival.com or call 816It takes place in the spring of each year. 228-6322. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Independence is about the shared relationship • GRAIN VALLEY FAIR will be held from between Independence and Higashimu4 p.m. to midnight Sept. 8 and 11 a.m. to rayama. The activities and displays assist midnight Sept. 9 in Armstrong Park, 711 the public in awareness of Japan, as well Main St. in Grain Valley. as a way to get to know the students The fair includes craft booths, food who are participating in the exchange booths, a carnival, live music, magic acts, program or the Alumni who have partic- and a beer garden, as well as a parade at ipated in the program in the past. It also 10 a.m. on Saturday. The parade begins at encourages students in learning about Grain Valley High School, heading east on the exchange program. All proceeds of Eagles Parkway, north on Main St./Route the festival go to the exchange student AA, west on Walnut St. and south on East program. Kirby Road, ending at the high school. FOR MORE INFORMATION, call the Grain • FALL FUN FESTIVAL is held in Valley Fair at 816-719-9436 or visit the mid-September in downtown Blue web at www.grainvalleyfair.com Springs. This year it’s Sept. 15, 16 and 17. Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. • DOWNTOWN DAYS FESTIVAL is an to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. annual tradition that takes place the first Sunday. full weekend in June in downtown Lee’s There are a wide variety of shows Summit. available that are family-friendly and The festival spans six city blocks and suitable for everyone. The festival also highlights include live entertainment, a includes more than 200 food, craft and variety of vendors, a carnival, kids’ area, service vendors, and treats include turkey craft vendors and much more. legs, funnel cakes, curly fries, shaved ice, Guests can park in open public park-

ing 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 816-246-6598. • 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. Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 23. Grab your lederhosen and dirndl and head to downtown Lee’s Summit for this annual fall festival. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION, visit www. lschamber.com/oktoberfest or call Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816524-2424.

• SLAVIC FESTIVAL honors the heritage of Sugar Creek, which was built on a wave of Slavic immigrants in the early 1900s. Since its beginnings as a single-day event on July 4, 1986, the Festival has grown to become one of the premier celebrations of Slavic culture in the nation. This event is held the first Friday and Saturday in June on 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. – Jillayne Ritchie

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TOURISM

A lot of fun, a lot of history at these places • INDEPENDENCE

SQUARE, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. The Courthouse is open Monday through Saturday. Free, one• HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY AND hour guided tours are available at 11 MUSEUM, 500 W. U.S. 24, Indepena.m. and 5 p.m. beginning at the Visitor dence; hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Experience Center inside the courtthrough Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. on house. The Jackson County Courthouse, Sunday; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Research room also known as the Truman Courthouse, hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday was built originally in 1838 and is where through Friday and by appointment only Harry S. Truman served as a Jackson County judge. It has been renovated 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturdays. The and expanded several times over the research room is closed on federal holyears. In 1933, Truman, then presiding idays. The museum and library honors judge of the county, was integral in the the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman of Independence. Sev- expansion and redesign of the building. eral exhibits and special exhibits related Statues of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on east and to Truman throughout the year are feawest sides of the courthouse grounds. tured. See the website for a current list The building includes county offices, of exhibits, www.trumanlibrary.org. the Independence Tourism Department, ADMISSION: $8 for adults, $7 for and the Jackson County Museum of Art, seniors, $3 for children ages 6-15, free which features works by George Caleb for children ages 5 and younger. For more information, call 816-268-8200 or Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1-800-833-1225. 1930s.

• HARRY S. TRUMAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 219 N. Delaware St., Independence (Truman Home) and 223 N. Main St. (the National Park Service’s visitor center and bookstore). Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day from Memorial Day through October; closed Mondays from November to Memorial Day and on federal holidays. ADMISSION: $5 for adults, free for children ages 15 and younger (visit the National Park Service’s visitor center at 223 N. Main St. first to purchase tickets for guided tours, which are limited to eight per tour). Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the tour. Tours available every 30 minutes. The Truman Farm Home in Grandview is at 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd. The grounds are open daily year-round for cell phone tours, 585-672-2611. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/hstr or call 816-254-9929. • TRUMAN COURTHOUSE ON THE

Sunday. The Merrill J. Mattes Research Library is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. The museum’s artifacts and exhibits tell the story of America’s three main trails – Santa Fe, California, and Oregon – which headed westward during the expansion of the country. Pioneers watered their livestock in a spring which still flows just 100 yards north of the museum. 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 816-3257575.

• 1879 CHICAGO & ALTON DEPOT, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 12:30-4:15 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 • TRUMAN DEPOT, 1111 W. Pacific railroad depot, adjacent to the National Ave., Independence. The depot serves Frontier Trails Museum, was built in as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop 1879 and moved to its current location on Truman’s historic 1948 Whistlestop in 1996, when it underwent renovations Campaign and where he was welcomed through 2002. The building is furnished home by 8,500 people after leaving the with circa 1879 designs and contains presidency in 1953. Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles. ADMISSION: Tours are free, • CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN, 100 W. but donations are accepted. For more Maple Ave., Independence. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday information, visit www.chicagoaltonde(from Memorial Day thru Labor Day); 11 pot1879.org or call 816-325-7955. a.m. to 6 p.m. (after Labor Day). • PIONEER SPRING CABIN, southeast Truman worked his first job at Crown corner of Truman and Noland roads, InDrug Store in the building that now houses Clinton’s, an old-fashioned soda dependence. This two-room log cabin, originally built in an Irish community fountain and ice cream shop. called “Brady Town,” was moved to its For more information, visit clintonspresent location in 1971 and plans are to sodafountain.com Facebook and Instamove it to the grounds of the National gram or call 816-833-2046. Frontier Trails Museum. Not opened to the public, but visitors may view from • NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. the outside and read the historic marker. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday • BINGHAM-WAGGONER ESTATE, 313 through Saturday; 12:30-4:30 p.m.

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 starting on the Santa Fe Trail remain evident on the south side of the estate 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. • 1859 JAIL & MARSHAL’S HOME MUSEUM, 217 N. Main St., 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; closed Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Christmas season is the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30; closed Dec. 23-25. The county built the jail and marshal’s home in 1859. The buildings were nearly destroyed in 1958 until Harry S Truman and the newly-formed Jackson County Historical Society raised funds, and saved the historic site. The jail once held notorious outlaw Frank James and famous guerrilla leader William Quantrill. Many women and children were also kept in the jail due to Order No. 11, a directive issued by Union Gen. Thomas Ewing. The order meant that certain residents of rural Jackson, Cass, and Bates counties were evacuated. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for

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TOURISM 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-old-jail or call 816-2521892. • 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: free. For more information, call 816-325-7111. • VAILE MANSION, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday from April 1 to Oct. 31. Christmas season is from the day after Thanksgiving until Dec. 30, closed Dec. 23-25. 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 least 15. For more information, call 816-325-7430 or visit www. vailemansion.org.

JACKSON COUNTY • MISSOURI TOWN 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit (located 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. • 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. This historic site 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 816-650-3278, visit www.makeyourdayhere.com/205/Fort-Osage, or email fortosage@jacksongov.org.

LONE JACK • LONE JACK CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD, Museum & Soldier’s Cemetery, 301 S. Bynum Road, Lone Jack. Hours: March through October – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; November through February, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. This is the only Civil War Museum in Jackson County, and one of the few battlefields where the soldiers who perished during the battle are still buried on the battlefield and it has not been designated as a National Cemetery. The Museum houses a variety of displays, including artifacts from the Battle of Lone Jack, items of local history, photos of the men who fought at Lone Jack, as well as dioramas depicting the Battle of Lone Jack, the Battle of Westport,

General Order No. 11 and Quantrill’s burning of Lawrence. ADMISSION: $5 for adults; $2 for ages 6 to 12; free for children under 6. For more information, call 816-697-8833 or visit www.historiclonejack.org/museum.

LEE’S SUMMIT • LEE’S SUMMIT HISTORICAL CEMETERY, 806 S.E. Third St., Lee’s Summit. The Cemetery, in existence since 1867, sits on 20 acres and currently contains approximately 20,000 grave spaces. The cemetery is the final resting place of early Lee’s Summit citizens and probably the most notable of all is Thomas Coleman Younger, better known as Civil War guerrilla Cole Younger. He’s buried in lot No. 12 with his brothers Jim and Bob, and his mother, Bursheba, is buried nearby. For more information, visit cityofls.net or call 816-969-1590.

ALSO • POWELL GARDENS, 1609 N.W. U.S. 50, Kingsville. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May through September; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October through April (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.) Powell Gardens is Kansas City’s botanical garden and offers special exhibits, performances, drop-in activities, acres of gardens and the nation’s largest edible landscape. Admission: $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $4 for ages 5 to 12. Free parking. Festivals are held four times each year; admission: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; $5 for ages 5 to 12; parking: $5. Facility is available for rentals, weddings and receptions. For more information, call 816-697-2600, visit www.powellgardens.org or email info@powellgardens. org. • COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM &TEMPLE; Temple, 201 S. River, Independence; Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (summer schedule June 1 thru 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 816-8331000 or visit www.cofchrist.org. • UNITED NATIONS PEACE PLAZA AND FOUNTAIN, corner of Lexington Avenue and Walnut Street, Independence. This site is where President Truman announced that the United States had become a member of the United Nations. A meditative garden surrounding a bronze statue that stands as a symbol of planetary harmony. • LDS VISITORS CENTER, 937 W. Walnut St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. An interpretive center for the Missouri history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons. ADMISSION: free. For more information, call 816-836-3466 or visit www. lds.org/locations/independence-visitors-center. • UNITY VILLAGE, 1901 N.W. Blue Pkwy., Unity Village. Established nearly 100 years ago, it became the spiritual headquarters for the worldwide Unity movement. Unity Village features 1,200 acres of countryside along with formal gardens, fountains, walking trails, a “green” hotel and conference center, a nine-hole golf course, an extensive collection of spiritual resources available in the Unity Archives, a bookstore and coffee shop, and indoor and outdoor chapels. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call visit www.unityvillage.org or call 866-348-6489. - Debbie Coleman-Topi

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COMMUNITY ARTS

The artist inside you can flourish here • BLUE SPRINGS CITY THEATRE, P.O. Box 1358, Blue Springs. Shows are held at the Blue Springs High School Auditorium at 2300 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs. The mission of Blue Springs City Theatre is to present live theater productions for the cultural education, entertainment and inspiration of the community and to foster and develop the artistic talents and skills of company members and other interested persons. For more information, call 816-2280137, email bsctwebmaster@gmail. com or visit www.bluespringscitytheatre.com.

ment, pre-ballet, Magical Kingdom of Dance, ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux and jazz classes. They also offer classes for young students which incorporate fairy tale ballets. The program for young students based on the storybooks of Angelina Ballerina was developed by child development experts and internationally known dance experts. The program teaches musical timing, basic ballet steps, patterns, directions in movement, listening skills and coordination. The studio also has a performing company. The Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the “Nutcracker” annually and several other performances throughout the year. For more information, call 816-224• BLUE SPRINGS BALLET & PERFORMING 5505 or visit www.bluespringsballet. ARTS, 1116 W. Main St., Blue Springs. com. The studio provides creative move-

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• PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE, 11025 E. Winner Road, Independence. In addition to a being a museum, the Puppetry Arts Institute has a gift shop and offers puppet painting workshops, birthday parties, monthly puppet shows and summer puppet camp. The puppet shows showcase a variety puppets and puppeteers from all across the United States. A puppet painting workshop for children 5 and older is available, which includes time on the stage learning to use the puppet, is $7, and the clown marionette workshop for ages 12 and up is $25. Puppet shows are $6, which includes seeing the museum. For more information, call 816-8339777 or visit www.hazelle.org. • ORGAN DEMONSTRATION RECITALS, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. The 30-minute recitals feature the best organists of Kansas City on the area’s largest pipe organs and they are free! If you are curious, stay after a recital for a close-up look at the organ. Recitals are every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in June and July; and every Sunday year-round. For information, call 816-833-1000 or visit www.CofChrist.org/domespire. • GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence. For the past 21 years, this summer program by audition has provided instruction and performance opportunities in visual art, creative writing, music and theater. Classes meet daily along with field trips, guest speakers and fine arts performances for students to attend. A final production, Showcase of the Arts, is offered free for the community at the end of the program. For more information, call 816-7297097. • MONARCH CONSERVATORY OF PER-

FORMING ARTS, 1328 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs. Their mission is to foster a love of the arts in young people. They offer beginning, continuing and advanced training in an organized, technique-based environment with the focus of empowering young artists to further their goals personally, academically and professionally. For more information, call 816-8822444 or visit www.monarchconservatoryofperformingarts.com. • MYARTS, 315 N. MAIN ST., INDEPENDENCE. Metropolitan Youth Arts and Technology for Students is part of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Arts Initiative through the Anti-Drug Unit of Jackson County, Missouri. It offers a safe learning environment for youth to explore their creative side while having positive effects on their academic achievement and social growth. MyARTS features five fully equipped studios: Graphic design, ceramics, visual arts, screen printing, and photography. For youth, they offer after-school arts apprenticeships for ages 14-19, which can evolve into a paid Young Artist position for qualified youth. For young youth and adults, MyARTS features weekend and summer workshops for youth and adults. MyARTS also conducts jobs for organizations and individuals in the areas of business branding, commissioned artwork, murals, T-shirt jobs, photo shoots, matting and framing, etc. For more information, call 816-2544790. • ENGLEWOOD STATION ARTS DISTRICT, on Winner Road from Sterling to Ralston avenues in Independence. Englewood, one of the original suburban shopping districts in the area, offers a wide variety of art in multiple galleries and businesses. The galleries are open anytime during regular busi-

ness hours and house an ever-changing selection of artisan works. A rotating collection of more than four dozen local and regional artists display their works for sale from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each month during the Third Friday Art Walk. They are usually on-site for meet and greet. This family-friendly event includes street performers, music, food, fashion and more. For more information, call 816-2525622 or visit www.englewoodstation. com. • HERITAGE PHILHARMONIC, P.O. Box 2276, Lee’s Summit. The Philharmonic (originally the Independence Symphony Orchestra) puts on four concerts a year that feature a variety of great music and amazing musicians from the Kansas City area. Performances take place at different venues throughout Jackson County. The organization was founded in 1944 when Franklyn Weddle, Music Director of the RLDS Church, recruited a small orchestra to accompany the 29th annual production of Handel’s Messiah. They also administer 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. • ENCORE THEATRE, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Encore Theatre has been in the theatrical community since 1989. They offer people 50 and older theatrical opportunities and enrichment. Open auditions are held and anyone in any age group is welcome to audition for the plays. In addition to acting, there are opportunities in set building, advertising/publicity, stage management, and a variety of other opportunities. For more information, call 816-3257367, visit www.encoretheatreinde-

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COMMUNITY ARTS pmo.org or email encorectr@yahoo. com. • JACOMO CHORALE, rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Mission Woods Community of Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs. The Chorale, now in its 34th year, was founded by Harold Neal, the retired director of the Independence Messiah Choir in the fall of 1983, and is now under the direction of Dr. Helena Vasconcellos. The Chorale provides quality music for Jackson County and the surrounding area and is open to singers of all ages. They have a rich heritage of music styles and present major concert repertories each season, including a wide variety of literature. For more information, call 816355-0114, email Nancy White at njwhite1973@gmail.com or visit www. jacomochorale.org. • MUSIC/ARTS INSTITUTE – Millicent A. Daugherty Community School of the Arts, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence (located in the historic McCoy Elementary building). This not-for-profit community school of the arts is a resource for arts education for numerous children and adults. They offer vocal and instrumental instruction. Other opportunities include Allegro Harp Ensemble, Global Rhythm Project (drum ensemble) and The Young MAIsterSingers (children’s choir). Scholarships are offered each year and students are involved and prepare for recitals, workshops, master classes, festivals and auditions. For more information, call 816-8361998 or visit www.musicartsinstitute. org. • CITY THEATRE OF INDEPENDENCE, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. City Theatre of Independence, established in 1980, do one musical and four plays during their regular season and hold open auditions for those productions, plus a Playwright Festival. Their mission is to provide an equal

opportunity for people to actively participate and learn about live theater production and theater company operations; thereby providing a live entertainment experience for theater patrons. For more information, call 816-3257367 or visit www.citytheatreofindependence.org. • INDEPENDENCE MESSIAH CHOIR, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. The Choir has been presenting Handel’s Messiah to the community since 1916. Through the years, the Choir performed in various venues in Independence and Kansas City, including the Auditorium and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. In 2017, the Independence Messiah Choir returns to Independence for an Advent service featuring sing-alongs and solos. The event starts at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Community of Christ Temple. Admission is free. A goodwill offering will be received. For more information, call 816-8331000 or visit www.CofChrist.org/ messiah. • SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND, Metropolitan Community College Blue River Campus, Independence. The Band, under the direction of Jane Hicklin, is Eastern Jackson County’s community concert band. They perform year-round at various locales. In addition to a series of indoor concerts, they are regular performers at the Independence July 4th celebration at the Mormon Visitor’s Center, the Independence Mayor’s Christmas Concert, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate Antique and Craft Fair, the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival, and other area events. Members range from high school and college students to retirees. For more information, call 816-7970521 or visit www.facebook.com/ SpiritofIndependenceBand. • CHILDREN’S PERFORMING THEATRE,

Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. They provide children with the opportunity to participate in full production shows. Children ages 5-15 are allowed to audition twice a year for a performance. 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 12-100. All shows are family friendly. For more information, call 816-3257370. • LEE’S SUMMIT ARTS COUNCIL promotes, develops, strengthens and advocates for the arts in Lee’s Summit. The Council will support and collaborate with Lee’s Summit arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and independent art programs to increase the public’s awareness, opportunities, and participation in the Arts. The Council identifies the cultural arts to include, but does not limit it to, performing arts, music, visual arts, multimedia arts, literary arts, arts and crafts, folk art, and historic architecture/sites. They are creating 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, commission projects, music entertainment, art-based team building, design services, etc., contact Tede Price at tprice@cityofls.net. • SUMMIT ART is a juried non-profit organization committed to providing exhibition opportunities, professional development and mentoring within Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities, and engaging the public through the support and creation of art. Their vision is to create an environment for visual artists in which they can exhibit, sell, learn, interact with peers, build inner confidence, and add value to business and community. Continued on page 16

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CITY PARKS

Parks - from green space to fully developed • BLUE SPRINGS

parks with addresses and the amenities The city of Blue Springs Parks and Rec- available: • BAUMGARDNER PARK, 2401 N.W. reation Department runs and maintains Ashton Drive: SH, PG, SVC, HP, TC, SP. 20 developed city parks and six unde• BLUE SPRINGS PARK, 2204 S.W. veloped parks for 596 total acres. All are South Ave.: SH, PG, SBF, SVC, TC, BC. open 6 a.m. to midnight. Call the Parks • BURRUS OLD MILL PARK, 112 N.W. Department, which is open from 5 a.m.Woods Chapel Road: SKP, SH, PG, BF, 9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-8 BC, HP, VC, TC, SF. p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and • CENTRAL PARK, 1104 S.W. Walnut 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. You can contact St.: CG; also home of the old Blue Springs the department at 816-228-0137 or visit Depot building that was moved from the city’s website at www.bluespringsMain Street. gov.com for more information or to re• FRANKLIN SMITH SCHOOL PARK, 1609 serve shelter houses. The six undeveloped S.W. Clark Road: SBF, SF. parks, which total 184 acres, are Roscoe • GREGORY O. GROUNDS PARK, 1901 Righter Park (27600 E. Colbern Road, N.E. Jefferson St. (parking lot next to near Mason Elementary), Brittany Hill the Lake Remembrance) and 2100 N.E. Park (near Brittany Hill Middle School at Duncan Road (entrance to park’s walking 2701 N.W. 1st St.), Southwest Park, Stone trails): TR, DP. Creek Park, Valley View Park and Willow • HIDDEN VALLEY SPORTS COMPLEX, Tree Park. 6500 N.W. Valley View Road: SH, PG, Here is a list of the city’s developed

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BF, FF, SBF, VC, BBQ, HA. • JAMES WALKER SCHOOL PARK, 214 S.E. Walnut St.: SKP, BC, BF, PG. • 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, BBQ. • WOODS CHAPEL PARK, 3925 N.W. Dogwood Terrace: SH, PG, TR.

undeveloped parks and several next to schools. To reserve a park shelter or pavilion, call 816-325-7370. Here is a list of the city’s parks with addresses and the amenities available (no amenities listed means an undeveloped park with no amenities): • ADVENTURE OASIS WATER PARK, 2100 S. Hub Drive: SP, SG, PT • BECKETT PARK, 2701 S. Cherokee St.: PG, PT, BBQ. • BENTON PARK, 707S. Crane St.: AF, SH, PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ, BF. • BINGHAM-WAGGONER HOME, 313 W. Pacific Ave.: TR. • BLACKBURN SCHOOL PARK, 17203 E. RD Mize Road: AF, BC, BF, TC. • BRADY PARK, 900 N. Delaware Ave.: PT. • BUND-JACK PARK, 1001 N. Jackson Drive: PG, PT, BBQ. • GRAIN VALLEY • BUNDSCHU PARK, 11400 E. 9th St. S.: The Grain Valley Parks and Recreation SH, PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ. Department runs 10 facilities, including • CARRIAGE HILLS PARK, 16841 E. 41st its main park, Armstrong Park, a 10-acre St. S.: TR. facility, and Cross Creek Nature Park, an • CHOPLIN HOOD PARK, 15919 E. Cogan undeveloped area with a half mile walking Lane: AF, BF, PG, PT, BBQ. trail along Blue Branch Creek. There are • CLER-MONT SCHOOL PARK, 19009 E. also four neighborhood pocket parks, Susquehanna Ridge: AF, SH, PG, PT, BF, including Clover Park, Eagle Park, Kirby BC, TR, BBQ. Park and Farmington Meadows Park. • COUNTRY CLUB PARK, 2930 S. Norton Parks are open 6 a.m.-11 p.m. For more Ave.: PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ. information and to rent facilities, call • CRYSLER STADIUM, 2301 S. Crysler 816-847-6230. Ave.: BF, SVC. Here is a list of the city’s developed • CURTIS PARK, 700 E. Lexington Ave.: parks with addresses and the amenities PT, BBQ. available at them: • DAVIS PARK, 221 N. Arlington Ave.: • ARMSTRONG PARK, 711 N. Main St.: AF, BF, TR. SH, PG, SKP, TR, BF, BBQ, PT. • DICKINSON PARK, 1700 Dickinson • CROSS CREEK NATURE PARK: TR. Road: SH, PG, PT. • FOOTBALL COMPLEX, Old U.S. 40: • FAIRMOUNT PARK, 300 N. Home SH, FF, SF, BBQ, PT. Ave.: SH, PG, PT, TR. • MONKEY MOUNTAIN SPORTS COM• FIREHOUSE PARK, 11305 E. 35th Street PLEX, 35007 Old U.S. 40: SH, BF, SBF, S. MPF, PG, BBQ, PT. • GEORGE OWENS NATURE PARK, 1601 • PAVILION: SH. S. Speck Road: TR, SH, PT, BBQ. • TENNIS COURTS: 551 S.W. Eagles • GLENDALE PARK, 16010 E. CrackerParkway: TC. neck Road: PG, PT, TR, BBQ. • HIGH RIDGE PARK, 11301 E. 40th St. S. • INDEPENDENCE • HILL PARK, 2201 S. Maywood Ave.: Independence Parks and Recreation SH, PG, SKP, PT, TR, BBQ. runs 45 facilities, including several small • HINK PARK, 10900 E. 8th St. S.

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CITY PARKS • HIRAM YOUNG PARK, 215 E. Lexington Ave.: PT. • INDEPENDENCE ATHLETICS COMPLEX, 17800 E. Salisbury Road: AF, BF, SBF, SC, TR, BC, SH, PG, PT. • JAPANESE GARDEN, 223 N. Memorial Drive. • LITTLE BLUE PARK, 21101 E. Missouri 78: AF • MCCOY PARK, 800 N. Bess Truman Parkway: AF SH, PG, SG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC. • MILL CREEK PARK, 1717 N. River Blvd.: SH, PG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC. • PALMER CENTER, 218A N. Pleasant St.: BC • PITCHER PARK, 9807 E. 35th Terrace S.: PT, BBQ. • POLLY’S POP PARK, 204 N. River Blvd.: PT. • RANDALL SCHOOL PARK, 509 N. Jennings Road: AF, BF, PG, TR. • ROBERTS PARK, 3250 S. Blue Ridge Blvd.: SH, PG, BBQ, TR. • ROTARY PARK, 10615 E. 24th St. S.: SH, SG, PG, PT, TR. • SANTA FE TRAIL PARK, 2731 S. Santa Fe Road: AF, TC, SKP, BF, BC, SH, PG, PT, TR, BBQ. • SERMON COMMUNITY CENTER, 201 N. Dodgion Ave.: BC, PT. • ST. CLAIR PARK, 433 S. Farley Ave.: PG, PT, BC, BBQ. • SYCAMORE HILLS PARK, 3700 S. Haden Drive: PG, PT, TR. • TRUMAN MEMORIAL BUILDING, 416 W. Maple Ave.: BC. • VAN HOOK PARK, 3231 S. Shrank Ave.: AF, SF, SH, PG, PT, BBQ, BC. • WATERFALL PARK, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive: SH, PG, PT, TR, BBQ. • WOODLAWN PARK, 410 E. Sea Ave. • YOUNG PARK, 405 N. Dodgion Ave.: PG, PT, BC.

• LEE’S SUMMIT

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation runs 29 facilities. Most parks are open 5 a.m to 11 p.m. daily. Here is a list of the city’s parks with addresses and the amenities available (no amenities listed for undeveloped parks): • ARBORWALK PARK, 1301 S.W. Arbor Park Drive: PG, TR, HA • SYLVIA BAILEY PARK, 1800 S.E. Ran-

son Road: CG. • UPPER BANNER PARK, 520 N.E. Noeleen: SH, PG, PB, TR, TC, HA. • LOWER BANNER PARK, 601 N.E. Park Drive: PG, BF, HA. • CANTERBURY PARK, 501 S.E. Blackwell Road: TR, HA. • DEER VALLEY PARK, 1400 N.E. Neawanna Drive: PG, TR, MPF, HA. • DOGWOOD PARK, 51 N. W. Victoria Drive: TR, DP, HA. • EAGLE CREEK PARK, 2561 S.W. Golden Eagle Drive: TR. • HAPPY TRAILS PARK, 1251 S.E. Ranson Road: PG, DP, TR, HA. • HARRIS PARK, 601 S.W. Jefferson St.: SH, PG, PT, TR, HA. • CHARLES DAVID HARTMAN PARK, 700 S.W. Old Pryor Road: PG, TR, SBF, HA. • HOWARD PARK, 3498 N.E. Independence Ave.: PG, TR, SKP, RHR, MPF. • WILLIAM B. HOWARD STATION PARK, 228 S.E. Main Street: Veterans Memorial, Old Depot, Clock tower. • LANGSFORD PLAZA PARK, Todd George Road/Langsford Road intersection (west): TR, PG, HA. • LEA MCKEIGHAN PARK, 120/125 N.E. Chipman Road: SH, PG, TR, SKP, BF, SVC, HA. • LEGACY PARK, 1201-1501 N.E. Legacy Park Drive: SH, PG, BF, SBF, SF, FF, TR, DGC, HA. • LOWENSTEIN PARK, 1901 N.W. Lowenstein Drive: SH, PT, PG, TR, MPF, BC, CG, HA. • MCKEE PARK, 501 N.E. Todd George Parkway: TR. • MILLER J. FIELDS PARK, 1301 S.E. 3rd Terrace: SH, PT PG , BF, MPF, HA. • OSAGE TRAILS PARK, 4201 S.W. Pryor Road: SH, PG, TR, MPF. • PLEASANT LEA PARK, 1100 S.W. Walnut St.: PG, TR, BF, TC, MPF, HBC, HA. • BRYAN C. POTTBERG MEMORIAL PARK, 5200 N.E. Campground Road: SH, PG, TR, HA. • SOUTH LEA PARK, 819 S.W. Lea Drive: PG, BC, HP. • SUMMIT PARK, 451 N.W. Blue Parkway: SH, PG, BF, TC, MPF, HP, HA. • VELIE PARK, 2 N.W. Anderson Drive: PG, TR, HA. • WADSWORTH PARK, 1010 N.E. Chestnut: SH, PG, PT, BC, MPF, HA.

• WILLIAMS-GRANT PARK, 401 S.E. • R.J. ROPER STADIUM & PAVILION, 131 Howard St.: PG, PT. TR, MPF, HA. S. Carlisle Ave.: SH, BF. • WINTERSET NATURE AREA, 700 S.W. • SUGAR CREEK GYMNASIUM, 11232 Pryor Road: TR, HA. Chicago St.: BC, VC. • WOODS PLAYGROUND, 615 N.W. Little • WELL’S PARK, Sterling Avenue and Ave.: PG, HA. Gill Street: CG. • WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON PARK, Park Street and Mike Onka Memorial • SUGAR CREEK Drive: SH, PG, MPF. Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation runs nine facilities. To reserve facilities, contact Connie Dickinson at 816-252-4400 or email cdickinson@sugar-creek.mo.us Here is a list of the city’s parks with addresses and the amenities available at them (no amenities listed means an undeveloped park): • KAW FIELD, Elizabeth Street and Putnam Street: MPF, TR, TC. • KENNEY FIELD, Carlisle Avenue and Hink Drive: BF, PG, TC. • LABENITE PARK, Missouri 291 and Missouri River: TR. • MCADAMS PARK, Kentucky Avenue and Vermont Street: PG. • MIKE ONKA MEMORIAL BUILDING, 11520 Putnam St.: SH.

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); HA (handicapped accessible); HBC (hand ball 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)

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BUS ROUTES

Bus routes lead to major hubs of activity The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has several bus routes in Eastern Jackson County. Fares, paid in cash, have a base rate of $1.50, 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.

• INDEPENDENCE

• THE NO. 15X runs from Independence to downtown Kansas City. It runs weekdays, four times in the morning and four times in the afternoon. In the morning, two originate at the Fairview Shopping Center (5:37 and 6:35 a.m.), and two originate at Pembroke and Swope (6:05 and 7:04). All of those buses stop at the Metro Transit Center at Truman and Noland roads, then at Truman and Blue Ridge Boulevard, 13th and Cherry, and Ninth and Grand. The routes reverse in the afternoon. There also is a bus that leaves Ninth and Grand at 6:26 a.m. and arrives at Pembroke and Swope at 7:10, and in the evening there’s a bus that leaves the Fairmount Shopping Center at 5:04 p.m. and arrives at Ninth and Grand at 5:39. • THE NO. 24 bus runs from early morning to late night from Independence Avenue and Winner to the west to downtown, with three stops in Kansas City before making four stops downtown. Once an hour, that bus comes east to the Metro Transit Center at Truman and Noland, and there are stops at U.S. 24 and Brookside. The No. 24 bus also runs on Saturday mornings, with stops near the top of the hour at the Metro Transit Center. On Sundays and holidays, it runs all but comes only to the western edge of Independence, with stops at Winner and Independence Avenue (U.S. 24). • ANOTHER ATA BUS – NO. 261, the TMC Lakewood Connector – runs from Blue Ridge Crossing (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s)

east on U.S. 40 with a stop at Noland and 40 and a stop at Lee’s Summit Road and 40, then south on Lee’s Summit Road with a stop at Woods Chapel Road and then Truman Medical Center - Lakewood. On weekdays, it runs six times a day each way, starting at 9 a.m. until 2:56 p.m. • THE NO. 28 BLUE RIDGE bus runs from south Kansas CIty north through Raytown and into downtown Kansas City, with stops twice an hour at Blue Ridge Crossing and the park-and-ride and I-70 and Blue Ridge Boulevard. INDEBUS Within Independence, there are six IndeBus routes, all of which come to the Metro Transit Center at the top of the hour and leave at five minutes past the hour. That coordinates travel within the city and coordinates with the No. 24 bus, which stops there generally at about 10 past the top of the hour. Fares are $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students. The IndeBus red route, for example, leaves the Transit Center at five minutes past the hour and heads east and south to the Price Chopper off 23rd Street near Missouri 291, then east to a stop on Swope Drive and another at Metropolitan Community Colleges-Blue River, then down Jackson Drive to Centerpoint Medical Center, a route of 24 minutes. At the bottom of the hour, it heads back, making the same stops and arriving at the Transit Center at one minute before the hour. On weekdays, it does that 11 times a day, the first route starting at 7:05 a.m. and the last at 5:05 p.m. Three other routes also follow that on-the-hour schedule. They are: • PURPLE, down Noland Road, with stops at Truman High School, 35th Street, PriceChopper and Hy-Vee. • BLUE, generally along Sterling Avenue, with stops at the Community of Christ complex, 23rd and Sterling (Price Chopper, McDonald’s), Blue Ridge Crossing (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s) and the

Noland Road Hy-Vee. • GREEN, along Lee’s Summit Road and 39th Street, with stops at Hy-Vee on 23rd Street, the Midwest Genealogy Center at Lee’s Summit and Kiger Road, Wal-Mart off 39th Street, Independence Center and Centerpoint Medical Center. The orange and yellow routes across the northern part of the city each run on an every-other-hour schedule, but the bus itself – running as orange one hour, yellow the next – does stop at the Transit Center at the top of each hour. • ORANGE, running on even-numbered hours, stops at the Truman Library, at the Ennovation Center (Truman and Forrest), at Truman and Ash, at the Fairmount Community Center on Cedar, and at U.S. 24 and Brookside (Mount Washington Cemetery). There’s an orange route bus that leaves U.S. 24 and Brookside at 6:35 and arrives at the Metro Transit Center at 6:59. • YELLOW, running on odd-numbered hours starting at 7:05 a.m., stops at the Truman Library, Chrisman Plaza (U.S. 24 just east of Noland), Hawthorn Plaza, Susquehanna Ridge and Fairview Drive, and Jackson Drive. All six routes start two hours later on Saturdays. The bus doesn’t run on Sundays or on several holidays, including the Fourth of July.

• BLUE SPRINGS

In Blue Springs, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority 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 four runs downtown in the morning and four back in the afternoon. It starts at Sunset and Lutrell. The first leaves at 5:50 a.m., followed by buses at 5:55, 6:27 and 6:42. Then that

bus makes stops at the commuter lot at Missouri 7 and North Ridge just north of Interstate 70 (at 6:00, 6:05, 6:37 and 7:52) and then 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 four stops: 13th and Cherry and then 11th and Grand downtown, then Pershing and Broadway, and Pershing and Grand in the Crown Center/Union Station area. That first bus in the morning reaches 13th and Cherry at 6:35 and stops at Pershing and Grand at 6:50. In the afternoon, buses use the same stops – except for a stop at 12th and Locust instead of 13th and Cherry – and leave the downtown locations between 3:30 p.m. and 5:22 p.m., and they arrive in Blue Springs from 4:15 p.m. to 6:09 p.m. The route does not run on major holidays. The ATA runs Route 570 but has no other service available in Blue Springs.

• LEE’S SUMMIT

In Lee’s Summit, there’s one weekday express bus to downtown Kansas City and an on-call service within the city. THE NO. 550 BUS is the Lee’s Summit Express. It makes four runs to downtown in the morning and four back in the afternoon. It originates at Missouri 350 and Chipman Road (at 5:36, 6:06, 6:36 and 7:06 a.m.) and stops in downtown Kansas City at 13th and Cherry, 11th and Grand, Pershing and Broadway, and Pershing and Grand. It reverses those routes in the afternoon. There’s also a bus that leaves 350 and Chipman at 4:25 p.m. and stops at Pershing at Broadway at 5:03. Visit www.kcata.org for more information, maps and detailed schedules. – Jeff Fox

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COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Continued from page 11

For more information, visit www. summitart.org. • LEE’S SUMMIT SYMPHONY performs five live concerts. Under music director Russ Berlin, the symphony features more than 70 musicians with a passion for sharing their talents. Annual concerts include Spring Classic, Booms and Blooms, Holiday Magic and more. The mission of the Symphony is to enhance the local cultural experience by providing high-quality, accessible live performances that inspire, educate and entertain. Their performances take place at the Lee’s Summit High School Performing Arts Center, 400 S.E. Blue Parkway. For more information, visit lssymphony.org or call 816-401-5251.

• SUMMIT THEATRE GROUP performs at several different venues throughout the Lee’s Summit community, but their home base is the Black Box Theater located in the Longview Cultural Arts Center. Summit Theatre Group was formed after Lee’s Summit experienced a 10year hiatus. Desiring to see a change, a diverse group of Kansas City professionals joined together to bring theatre back into their community. Their mission is to provide Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas with enjoyable live theatre opportunities and experiences for individuals and families, artists and audiences, citizens and visitors through community involvement in a vibrant, dynamic organization. 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. – Jillayne Ritchie

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Historical societies keep cities’ past alive • JACKSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Archives, Bookstore and Research Library and Administrative Offices are located in the Truman Courthouse, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Room 120, Independence. All mail should be sent to: Jackson County Historical Society, P. O. Box 4241, Independence, MO 64050. They own and operate the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, dedicated to telling the story of “frontier justice” through the preservation of this unique historic site with exhibits and authentic 19th century artifacts. JCHS also operates an extensive archives of all manner of historic resources. These include manuscripts, a non-lending library, images collection, maps and many other forms of research materials. Appointments for research are by appointment only. For more information, call 816-2527454 or visit www.jchs.org. • 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 April 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 (built in 1906); the Chicago and Alton Hotel building (built in 1878); and the Chicago and Alton Train Depot (constructed in 1879.) For more information, call 816-2248979 or visit www.bluespringshistory. org. Also find them on Facebook. • HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LEE’S SUMMIT & MUSEUM, 220 S.W. Main St., Lee’s Summit. Operating hours are 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The museum houses a number of historic artifacts, maps, and photos of early Lee’s Summit. They are always interested in obtaining photos, abstracts, artifacts, post cards, maps, etc. pertaining to Lee’s Summit. All donations will be appreciated and credited to the donors. They are a participating member of the The Blue Star Museum program that offers all active-duty military personnel and their families an opportunity to enjoy free admission to Blue Star Museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day annually. To learn more, visit the National Endowment for the Arts website at http://arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums. For more information about the Historical Society and Museum, call 816-287-4477 or visit www.leessummithistory.net. • GRAIN VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, P.O. Box 414, Grain Valley. They meet on the fourth Thursday in January, March, May and September, and the third Thursday in November. They also hold an Ice Cream Social on the fourth Thursday in July. 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, call 816-650-5192. – Jillayne Ritchie

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POLICE & FIRE PROTECTION

Policing and protecting our communities Between the surrounding municipal police departments and public safety agencies with broader focus areas like the local state highway patrol division, more than 700 uniformed police officers from six law enforcement organizations serve Eastern Jackson County. Excluding the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A’s 13-county service area, the law enforcement agencies identified here serve about 650 square miles.

LAW ENFORCEMENT • INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT 223 N. Memorial Drive 816-325-7300 www.ci.independence.mo.us/ipd/ Independence’s municipal law enforcement agency started in 1882 and now consists of about 280 individuals, including 203 commissioned police officers, and covers the city’s area of more than CHIEF HALSEY 78 square miles. The Independence Police Department is the city’s largest single expenditure excluding the major utilities, with a proposed budget of almost $30.2 million dollars for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The department is led by Police Chief Brad Halsey, who rose through department ranks and succeeded Tom Dailey in July 2016 when Dailey retired. Ken Jarnagin is the deputy chief. The department is divided into five divisions – administrative services, investigations, patrol, special operations and support services. The department is

supported in part by a half-cent public safety sales tax. • BLUE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0164 www.bluespringsgov.com/341/Police-Department Blue Spring’s law enforcement agency consists of 100 officers and 40 civilian employees and covers an area of more than 22 square miles. The department’s leaders are Chief of Police CHIEF MCCOY Wayne McCoy and Deputy Chief Police Bob Muenz. McCoy has occupied the position since 2002 and will retire in September, to be succeeded by Muenz. The department is supported in part by a half-cent public safety sales tax. The Operations Bureau consists of the patrol, animal control and K-9 units. The Staff Services Bureau consists of the investigation, special victims, records and property and evidence unit. The Community and Youth Outreach Bureau includes the bike patrol, citizens police academy, crime prevention, crisis assistance, internal affairs and communications. The department recently added motorcycle patrol to its traffic unit. • LEE’S SUMMIT POLICE DEPARTMENT 10 NE Tudor Road 816-969-1700 www.cityofls.net/Police Lee’s Summit’s law enforcement agency consists of more than 200 members, including 142 sworn officers. The department is responsible for an

area of 70 square miles. Travis Forbes, formerly a deputy chief in Independence, has been Lee’s Summit Chief of Police since 2014. Each of the departments – CHIEF FORBES operations, investigations, administration and support services – is led by a major. • GRAIN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT 711 S. Main St. 816-847-6250 www.cityofgrainvalley.org/departments/police/ Grain Valley’s municipal law enforcement agency consists of 25 sworn officers, four reserves six civilian staffers and serves an area of more than 6 square CHIEF STARBUCK miles. David Starbuck has been Chief of Police, having served as acting chief for three months before he was named chief in January 2015. He retired from the Kansas City Police Department in 2001 after 25 years with the department. The department is divided into two divisions – patrol and operations. • JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF 4001 NE Lakewood Court 816-541-8017 www.jacksoncountysheriff.org The county sheriff’s office serves all of Jackson County, a 616-square-mile area, but it is mostly focused on the

county’s unincorporated areas. Sheriff Mike Sharp, who was elected to a third four-year term in 2016. He is assisted by two undersheriffs in leading an agency that SHERIFF SHARP includes about 100 sworn personnel, some unpaid reserves and more than 100 civilian personnel. The office is divided into five divisions – patrol, investigations, warrants, courthouse security and staff services. • MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOP A 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-622-0800 www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov The Highway Patrol is organized in a series of nine divisions called troops. Troop A, based in Lee’s Summit, serves a region that includes the following 13 counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray, and Saline. The troop is staffed with 135 uniformed officers, 111 uniformed civilians, and 12 civilian employees, led by Captain Scott Shipers. The highway patrol’s top ranking officer is the superintendent. Colonel Sandra Karsten was appointed to that position in March 2017. • OAK GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1903 S. Broadway 816-690-3773 The department includes 15 officers and one civilian employee. Continued on page 18

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PUBLIC SAFETY

vices and emergency preparedness. The department had 20,167 calls for Continued from page 17 service in 2016, just six less than the year before. FIRE The 10 stations are: Station 1, 950 Spring St.; Station 2, 14510 E. 39th St.; Six fire departments handle a service Station 3, 10219 E. Winner Road; Staregion of about 300 square miles. They tion 4, 202 W. 23rd St.; Station 5, 11301 range from a 110-square-mile focus E. 35th St.; Station 6, 17707 E. Bundarea managed by Fort Osage Fire Proschu Road; Station 7, 2206 Hub Drive; tection to the one square mile served by Station 8, 20300 E. Truman Road; Intercity Fire Protection. The agencies Station 9, 1411 N. Missouri 7 Highway; listed are composed of more than 250 Station 10, 3303 R.D. Mize Road. firefighters. • INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT 100 N. Pearl St. 816-325-7383 www.ci.independence.mo.us/Fire/ Independence’s municipal fire department protects an area of 78 square miles and consists of more than 170 individuals operating out of 10 locations. The Independence Fire Depart- CHIEF GREENE ment is led by Chief John Greene and consists of seven divisions – administration, operations, prevention, services, professional development, emergency medical ser-

• CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 805 E. Jefferson St., Blue Springs 816-229-2522 cjcfpd.org/cjc/ Central Jackson County’s fire response services are based in Blue Springs and are conducted through five stations. The coverage area includes most of the city of Blue Springs, Grain Val- CHIEF WESTERMANN ley, Lake Tapawingo and portions of unincorporated Jackson County. Longtime Fire Chief Steve Wester-

CJC firefighters extinguish a small house fire. [Examiner file photo]

mann is retiring, to be replaced by Jeff Grote, the current deputy chief. Eddie Saffel is assistant chief. A three-person board is responsible for governance of the fire departement. The five stations are: Station 1, 1000 W. U.S. 40, Blue Springs; Station 2, 3412 Kingsridge Drive, Blue Springs; Station 3, 805 E. Jefferson St., Blue Springs; Station 4, 700 SW Eagles Parkway; Station 5, 2590 SE Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs. • LEE’S SUMMIT FIRE DEPARTMENT 207 SE Douglas St. 816-969-1300 cityofls.net/Fire Lee’s Summit’s municipal fire services are covered by seven stations led by Fire Chief Rick Poeschl. The fire department has 155 employees, and earlier this year it received an upgrade CHIEF POESCHL in its ISO rating (insurance service office) from Class 3 to Class 2/2X, Class 1 being the best public protection. The seven stations are: Station 1, 207 SE Douglas St.; Station 2, 2000 NE Rice Road; Station 3, 210 SW Pryor Road; Station 4, 404 NE Woods Chapel Road; Station 5, 3650 SW Windemere Drive; Station 6, 101 NE Blackwell Road; Station 7, 2150 SW Scherer Road. • FORT OSAGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 400 E. Monroe St., Buckner 816-650-5811. www.fortosagefire.org/ Led by Fire Chief John Yocum, the district manages a 110-square-mile service area in northeast Jackson County, operating out of three stations. The district is staffed with 30 personnel that are

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cross-trained in fire protection and emergency medical services. The three stations are: Station 1, 400 E. Monroe St., Buckner; Station 2, 26200 Blue Mills Road, Sibley; Station 3, 1600 Lazy Branch Road, Independence. • PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 11010 Milton Thompson Road, Lee’s Summit 816-525-4200 www.ptfpd.org The district has 32 employees and covers a 32-squaremile area in unincorporated eastern Jackson County, east of Lee’s Summit, and includes portions of Lake Lotawana and south Blue Springs. CHIEF LARGE Fire Chief Bill Large is assisted by Steve Wilson, and the district is governed by a three-member elected board of directors. • INTERCITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1702 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City 816-461-9090 The district covers an area from 9th to 23rd Streets and bound by Interstate 435 and Blue Ridge Boulevard – about one square mile. Jeffrey Jewel is fire chief and facility manager and there CHIEF JEWELL is a three-person governing board for the all-volunteer department • SNI-VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 816-690-6990 Station 1, 1600 S. Broadway, Oak Grove (headquarters) Station 2, 207 E. Market St., Bates City -Staff

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PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

Arena hosts three pro sports teams and more 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. It is located at 19100 E. Valley View Parkway near the intersections of Interstate 70, I-470/Missouri 291 and U.S. 40. The city of Independence opened the arena as Independence Events Center in 2009. Silverstein Eye Centers bought the naming rights and the name was changed in 2016. It hosts more than 100 events each year and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. The arena’s main tenants are three professional

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sports teams – the Kansas City Mavericks, a minor league hockey club competing in the ECHL, the Kansas City Comets of the Major Arena Soccer League, and the Kansas City Phantoms of the Champions Indoor Football League. It also hosted – in conjunction with the Sprint Center in Kansas City – the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in 2017. The arena also is host to concerts, trade shows, high school and youth sporting events, festivals, community ceremonies, and a Fire & Ice barbecue competition in early October. Parking is free for all events. The state-of-the-art venue features 5,800 fixed

seats, 25 suites, 2,200 paved parking spaces on site, several food vendors and a community ice rink facility. Centerpoint Community Ice: The Silverstein Eye Centers Arena is home to the Centerpoint Community Ice. It offers a wide variety of programs including public skating, learn-to-skate classes, figure skating, hockey, special events, birthday parties and private rentals. For questions about the community ice, contact manager, Chris Johnston at 816-442-6126. More information is available at www.silversteineyecentersarena.com. – Karl Zinke

group and is actively selling season tickets ticket holders only) and greet with the team for the upcoming season. • 20 percent off single game suites Dr. Ken Vehec and Antonio Hori are the • Discount on all Comets merchandise PHANTOMS SEASON TICKET OPTIONS Arena home – the Kansas City Mavericks co-owners of the Phantoms. • Same seat location for all 10 regular Season tickets for the first season of of the ECHL, the MASL’s Kansas City For single-game ticket information season home games the Championship Indoor Football team Comets indoor soccer team and the Cham- on all three teams, call Ticketmaster at • First opportunity to purchase playoff ranged from $139 to $380. pions Indoor Football League’s Kansas 1-800-745-3000. Fans can also visit the tickets City Phantoms football team. SEC Arena Box Office Monday through • Invitation to season ticket holder meet - Bill Althaus The Mavericks and the Comets were a Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday game part of the unveiling of the then Independays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Storm Doors, Carports dence Events Center, which opened its doors in 2009. & Patio Covers MAVERICKS SEASON TICKET OPTIONS The Mavericks enjoyed much success in • Season tickets range from $425 to Replacement & Storm Windows the now-defunct Central Hockey League $1,240 for a one-year plan. during their first five seasons and have • Ticket prices are for regular season been a part of the ECHL the past three home games only and do not include any campaigns. They announced recently exhibition or playoff games. that they will be affiliated with the NHL’s & A W N I N G S • Season ticket holders are required to Calgary Flames and their AHL affiliate, the buy playoff tickets should the Mavericks Since 1949 Stockton Heat. qualify for the postseason. The Comets won the last-ever MISL Awnings • Carports • All tickets are on a yearly basis. So the championship and have been a part of the 3-year ticket price is a per year payment. Patio Covers MASL the past three years. There is a $50 per ticket non-refundable This past season was the first for the deposit which is included in the purchase Phantoms, who struggled early in the price. Season ticket holder may request campaign but won their last three games at a refund in writing by June 1 before each the SEC Arena. season. Refunds will not include $50 per The Mavericks have a strong leadership seat deposit. team that includes general manager Brent Thiessen, who has been with the team COMETS SEASON TICKET OPTIONS since Day 1, and owner Lamar Hunt Jr., Season tickets range from $110 to $528. who purchased the team in February of • Special season ticket pricing 2015. • Payment plan options The Comets ownership is in question as • “Fast Pass” exclusive to season ticket Brad and Greg Likens walked away from holders only (Front of the autograph sesthe team, relinquishing their 90 percent sion line) Enjoy Shoco’s energy saving products year round ownership. A person close to the situation • Opportunity to take advantage of ticksaid the team is seeking a new ownership 317 W. Maple • 816-252-8130 et exchange program (available to season

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COMMUNITY CENTERS

Community centers offer food, fun, friendship • THE PALMER CENTER Operates under: City of Independence Parks and Recreation Address: 218A N. Pleasant St., Independence Phone: 816-325-6200 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Website: www.ci.independence. mo.us/parksandrec/Palmer Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Vimeo, and Flickr More info: The Palmer Center focuses on the fitness and lifestyle of those aged 60 and older. Facility amenities include a gymnasium, dining hall, fitness equipment, computer lab, library, and a low-vision center. Activities include trips, classes, demonstrations, dances, games, and art. Fitness memberships and event space rental are also available. • FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: NorthWest Communities Development Corporation Address: 217 S. Cedar Ave., Independence, MO 64052 Phone: 816-254-8334 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.nwcdc-mo.org Social media: Facebook More info: While Fairmount Community Center focuses mainly on seniors, all ages are welcome to participate in meals and activities such as bunco, bingo, line dancing, music, and classes. An exercise room is available by membership. Through a grant from

COMBAT they offer summer programs for kids, as well as free lunches for ages 1 to 18 during the month of July ($2 for parents.) Local Investment Commission (LINC) has an office in this location, and the facility is home to Tabitha’s Closet, which provides clothes for school children as referred by the Independence and Fort Osage School Districts. • ROGER T. SERMON COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Independence Parks and Recreation Address: 201 N. Dodgion Ave., corner of Truman and Noland Roads in Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays. Check the daily schedule for gym availability. Website: www.ci.independence. mo.us/parksandrec/Sermon Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Vimeo, and Flickr More info: The facility hosts numerous events throughout the year and includes a theater, large and small event spaces, gymnasium, weight room, and exercise equipment. Independence residents receive a discount on the membership required for usage of the fitness area. • 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

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and Friday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Contact: Marty Bears, administrator Website: www.bluespringsgov.com, then click on Parks and Recreation Social media: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube 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. • GRAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Grain Valley Address: 713 S. Main St., Grain Valley Phone: 816-847-6230 Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday More info: The center’s fitness area 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. • LEGACY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Lee’s Summit Address: 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-969-1550 Website: www.cityofls.net/Parks/ Facilities/Legacy-Park-Community-Center Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, and Instagram Contact: Jodi Bell, manager Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday More info: The facility includes a gym, pool, racquetball court, track, cycling, and fitness rooms. Child care for ages

6 months to 10 years is available during portions of the hours of operation. Membership discounts are available for Lee’s Summit residents. Monthly and single visit rates are available as well. • HARRIS PARK COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Lee’s Summit Address: 110 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-969-1540 Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks/ Facilities/Harris-Park-Community-Center Contact: Ryan Gibson, manager More info: Gymnasium hours and facility rentals vary in availability. Calling ahead is recommended. Lee’s Summit residents receive discounted rates. New this year, they will offer membership options to the facility and expanding operating hours to begin at 9 a.m. • GAMBER COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Lee’s Summit Address: 4 S.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-969-1580 Website: www.cityofls.net/Parks/Facilities/Gamber-Community-Center Social media: Facebook Contact: Pat Shepard, manager Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday More info: This facility offers fitness equipment as well as outdoor enjoyment spaces. Aerobics classes and personal trainers are also available. They also offer rental space that can accommodate from 20 to 200 people. Lee’s Summit residents receive membership discounts. – Jillayne Ritchie

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Drop the phone, go outside and do something • Archery Excellence Indoor Range

Address: 4420 S. Noland Road, Independence Phone: 816-886-6281 Website: http://cbayou.org Email: archeryexcellence@gmail.com Hours: 1-9 p.m. Monday; 4-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday (open archery tag 8-10 p.m.); 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday (open archery tag 8-10 p.m.); closed Sunday (except for special events and birthday parties). What it is: A Christian-based indoor archery range that offers 40 shooting lanes (34 20-yard lanes and six 1015-yard lanes) available for rental. All bows are welcome, including crossbows. It also features a pro shop and archery supply store. Leagues, lessons and archery day camps also are available for beginners through advanced archers.

• Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area & Nature Center

Address: 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-3766 Website: https://nature.mdc. mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burroak-woods-ca Hours: 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 Savings Time. The Nature Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday, Monday and state holidays. What it is: The 1,071-acre conservation area, run by the Missouri Department of Conservation since 1977, features several miles of designated hiking trails (including a disabled access trail), a Nature Center, a 168-seat 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.

• Crossfire Recreational Center

Address: 21200 E. Truman Road, Independence Phone: 816-796-0023 Website: www.crossfirerec.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. What it is: An indoor shooting range that offers 10 shooting lanes. NRA training classes, individual classes and conceal and carry classes available. Annual memberships are available (see

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• Fleming Park

Address: 2 miles east of Interstate 470/Missouri 291 on Woods Chapel Road. Phone: 816-503-4800 Lake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888 Blue Springs Lake Marina: 816-7951112 Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 What it is: 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 8 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 located at 1500 N.E. Bowlin Road. The Lake Jacomo Marina is at 7401 W. Park Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Lake Jacomo has a limited-horsepower regulation, which keeps the lake calm for sail boat and paddleboat use. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m.

• Frontier Justice

Address: 800 N.E. Jones Industrial Drive, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-336-2600 Website: www.frontier-justice.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. What it is: An indoor shooting range that offers firearms shooting lanes.

Training classes and conceal and carry classes and shooting leagues available. Gun rentals are available. Annual memberships are available (see website or call for rates).

• George Owens Nature Park

Address: 1601 S. Speck Road, Independence Phone: 816-325-7115 Website: www.ci.independence. mo.us/parksandrec/owens Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Saturday 8:30 to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The park is closed on Mondays. What it is: The 87-acre, city of Independence-owned park, which is geared more for the outdoors enthusiast, is open year round near the Independence School District’s middle school campus. It features two fishing lakes, 3 miles of hiking trails (one paved), wildlife, the DeWitt Nature Center, a family picnic area, pavilion, a butterfly garden and an overnight camping area for organized groups. Overnight camping facilities must be reserved in advance. Air-conditioned facility available for rent. The lakes often host kids fishing derbies and the park hosts its annual Enchanted Forest, a G-rated, non-scary Halloween tradition, in mid to late October. The park has a tornado storm shelter that is open to the public during tornado watches, warnings and severe storm warnings.

• James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

Address: 13101 Ranson Road, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-622-0900 Website: http://nature.mdc.mo.gov/ discover-nature/places/reed-jamesmem-wa Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during daylight savings; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. otherwise. Kansas City MDC Regional Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-

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Get away from noise and crowds round except for weekends and state holidays. What it is: The 3,084-acre wildlife area is owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The area contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres in size (252 acres overall), 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. The area also features woodlands, grasslands, fields, native grass plantings, shrubs and crop fields to support wildlife, including deer and geese. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to MDC regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special use permit. See the website or call the office for regulations and permits. 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, Buckner Phone: 816-249-3194 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. Deer sight-in hours (10-4:30) go from Oct. 12 to Nov. 12. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all state and federal holidays.

What it is: Located near Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-State 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 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 (see the website for details).

• Landahl Park

Address: 2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road. Phone: 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 What it is: This 1,397-acre park run by Jackson County Parks and Recreation in eastern Independence near Blue Springs features 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 (see separate listing).

• Little Blue Trace Trail

Map website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/ Little-Blue-Trace-Trail-31 What it is: This 14.7-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 southwest of the Interstate 70 and I-470/Missouri 291 interchange near Lee’s Summit Road. The trail encom-

passes 1,856 acres and has several access points and parking, including Blue Mills Road, Ripley Junction Shelter (near U.S. 24), Bundschu Road Shelter, Missouri 78 Shelter (just west of Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road and Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center.

• Longview Lake

Address: 9898 Longview Road, Kansas City (marina) and 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City (beach). Phone (marina): 816-966-0131; (beach): 816-767-0727. Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/157/Longview-Lake What it is: 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 standup 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 $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available).

• Missouri Town 1855

Address: 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit. Phone: 816-229-8980 Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday

Mountain biking is one of the amenities at Landahl Park. [Examiner file photo] through Sunday, from March 1 to Nov. 15; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 16 to Feb. 28. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-13 and seniors ages 62 and older; free for children age 4 and younger. What it is: This 30-acre living history museum run by Jackson County Parks + Rec depicts 19th century lifestyles, including interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops and livestock. It’s also a popular attraction for school field trips. The site hosts a Fall Festival of arts, crafts and music in October and various holiday celebrations, including Independence Day and Christmas.

• 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). – Karl Zinke

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RECREATION

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MULTIPURPOSE INDOOR FACILITIES • Blue Springs Fieldhouse

425 N.E. Mock Ave., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0137 Website: http://bluespringsgov.com/ fieldhouse Details: Offering 76,000 square feet, the now city-owned Blue Springs Fieldhouse facility (formerly known as SportsCity) 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 artificial turf field for indoor soccer or sports training; two walking tracks (one hard-surfaced and one artificial turf); a spin studio and an aerobics/dance studio. The fitness center, which will have free Wi-Fi access, will include several different cardio

machines and weight equipment. Open gym sessions include pick-up basketball games and open play 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; and 10 a.m.-6

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cilities/Legacy-Park-Community-Center#31952-features Details: Located in Legacy Park off 1300 S.E. Adams Dairy Parkway Blackburn Road, the city of Lee’s SumPhone: 816-224-9622 Website: http://www.kansascityymca. mit-owned Community Center offers a variety of exercise, sports and health org/locations/blue-springs Email: BlueSprings@KansasCityYMCA. opportunities, including: a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and org Details: The Blue Springs Family YMCA group fitness; two racquetball courts; features two indoor pools, a wellness and indoor aquatics area with lap pool, leisure pool and hot tub; personal training studio; fitness center, an indoor walking track wellness floor with weights and treadand a community room. Swimming, mills; cardio room; aerobics studio; cycle water fitness and exercise classes are studio; and an elevated walking track. offered along with youth sports. Open and lap swimming are available. For more Canoes and paddleboards are also availinformation on classes, fees, membership able for rent to use on Legacy Park Lake. Child care is available at certain times and and financial assistance, call or visit the free WiFi is offered. website. Memberships are available for the folHours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thurslowing prices per person (a one-time $25 day; 5 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Kids enrollment fee is added): • Lee’s Summit residents: $190 (annuZone hours are 8 a.m.-noon and 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-noon and 4-7 al), $15.83 (monthly), $6 (single visit). • Regular rates: $225 (annual), $18.75 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; and (monthly), $8 (single visit). 1-3 p.m. Sunday. • Family (limit 4), $180 (residents), • KC Sports Lodge $240 (non-residents). 19310 E. 50th Terrace, Independence For more information, visit the website Phone: 816-795-7171 or call the number listed above. Website: www.kcsportslodge.com Hours: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; Details: With 70,000 square feet of 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.-8 indoor playing fields and courts, KC p.m. Sunday. Sports Lodge offers youth and adult indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag • Main Event Entertainment football, kids open play and an indoor golf 4600 S. Cochise Court, Independence simulator. It also offers team and indiPhone: 816-350-1000 vidual performance training, adult fitness Website: www.mainevent.com/locatraining and adult group classes through tions/independence-mo Select Physical Therapy. Details: Main Event Entertainment feaBusinesses in the facility include: tures bowling, laser tag, billiards, video Mike’s Main Event Personal Training games, gravity ropes and a bar area along Center and Gym, The Tree House Party with pizza and dining. It also features Room, The Clubhouse Sports Bar, Elite meeting rooms with projectors, screens, a Coaching Soccer Academy, AGAPE podium and complimentary A/V equipHoops and Dinomites Pre-K Sports. ment (when available). Hours: 10 a.m. to the last scheduled Bowling has state-of-the-art scoring event, usually 11 p.m. and laser jam with black lights, fog, music • Legacy Park Community Center and lasers. In laser tag, you compete against other 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit teams through glowing pillars, arches and Phone: 816-969-1550 passageways in black light, fog and music. Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks/Fa-

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RECREATION with wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, bachelor and bachelorette Continued from page 24 parties, and class and family reunions. BOWLING Prices vary (see website for rates). The There are multiple regulation-sized • AMF Strike ’n’ Spare billiards tables, and free play 4-7 p.m. 13001 E. U.S. Highway 40, Independence facility also features food service and the Blue Moon Lounge Bar. and 10 p.m.-close every Sunday through Phone: 816-356-1900 Hours: 9 a.m.-midnight, SunThursday. Website: www.amf.com/location/amfday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Friday With gravity ropes, players can scale strike-n-spare-lanes-mo and Saturday. a swaying bridge, balance on a narrow Details: Featuring 32 lanes, concessions, • Sterling Lanes plank and walk a tight rope all high above a bar, a pro shop, an arcade and a game 11216 E. U.S. Highway 24, Sugar Creek the game room. room, AMF Strike ’N Spare offers leagues Phone: 816-252-2111 Booking available for private parties. and open play. After 6 p.m. Sunday is Website: www.sterlingbowl.com Hours: 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday, Friday Sunday Funday, with $2 games and $2 Details: Sterling Lanes features 24 and Saturday; 9 a.m.-midnight Tuesshoes. lanes, open bowling, USBC-sanctioned day-Thursday and Sunday. Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday and leagues, parties, a pro shop, “Cash-OThursday; 2-10 p.m. Tuesday and Rama” Saturday nights and “Quarter Wednesday; 2 p.m.-midnight Friday; • Sermon Center Mania” Fridays. Sundays from noon to 4 9:30 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 2 p.m.-10 201 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence p.m. is Dollar Days with $1 games and $1 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 816-325-7370 shoe rental. From noon to 5 p.m. “Neon Website: http://www.ci.independence. • Blue Springs Bowl Moonlight Bowling” is 8 p.m.-10:30 p.m. mo.us/parksandrec/Sermon 1225 E. U.S. Highway 40, Blue Springs Fridays. Party Packs are also available. Details: Located near the intersection Phone: 816-228-9994 (after 5 p.m.) Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; 5-9 of Noland and Truman roads, the city of Website: www.facebook.com/Thep.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; noon-10 Independence-owned Roger T. Sermon NewBlueSpringsBowl p.m. Thursday; noon-10:30 p.m. Friday; Center offers a variety of exercise and Details: Blue Springs Bowl features noon-midnight Saturday; noon-4 p.m. health opportunities, including a gymopen play and league play. Open play is 5 Sunday. nasium, a weight room, a circuit training p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. • Summit Lanes area, a cardio area and locker rooms. • Diamond Bowl 803 S.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit The building also includes four meeting 218 N. Osage St., Independence Phone: 816-524-3322 rooms, a theater and a lobby area and Phone: 816-252-8003 Website: www.summitlanes.com/ various clubs meet there on a regular Website: www.diamond-bowl.com Details: Summit Lanes, recently renobasis. Children age 12 and younger are Details: Diamond Bowl is an eight-lane vated with new synthetic lanes and new not allowed in the building without adult bowling alley featuring lunch and dinner seating areas, features leagues and open supervision. The weight room and cardio menus, a full bar, large-screen HD TVs. play and a pro shop. See website or call for area are open to those 13 and older but Available for recreational leagues and open bowling hours. ages 13-15 must have parental supervibirthday, team and holiday parties. Hours (regular pricing only): 9:30 a.m.sion and ages 16-17 must have parental Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thurs11:30 a.m., 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday and permission. day; 10 a.m.-close Friday and Saturday; 1 Wednesday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3 Health memberships are available for p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; 9:30 a.m.- 10 the following prices per person: • Lunar Bowl p.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday; • Ages 13-59: $60 (residents), $90 2001 N.W. Missouri Highway 7, Blue noon- 9 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. (non-residents). Springs Sunday. Special hours are listed on the • Age 60 and older: $40 (residents), $70 Phone: 816-220-7722 website. (non-residents). Website: www.lunarbowl.com • Family (limit 4), $180 (residents), GOLF Email: info@lunarbowl.com $240 (non-residents). • Adams Pointe Golf Club Details: Lunar Bowl features 32 lanes Members are allowed one guest each 1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs and runs bowling leagues daily in its for $1 (and a picture ID). Phone: 816-220-3673 38,000-square-foot facility. A game For gymnasium availability, check the Website: www.adamspointegolfclub. room, arcade, party room and pro shop schedule daily. The weight room closes 15 are also available. Lunar Bowl offers Cos- com minutes prior to the facility closing. Email: info@adamspointegolfclub.com mic Bowling every Friday and Saturday For more information, visit the website Details: Located off Interstate 70 and night, and open bowling when leagues or call the number listed above. Adams Dairy Parkway, Adams Pointe aren’t in session. Lunar Bowl is available Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-ThursGolf Club features a par-72, 18-hole for private events and has experience day; 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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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 $8 for a large bucket of balls and $6 for a small bucket. Leagues, private instruction, golf lessons also are available. There is also a player development program for $65 per month. Monday through Thursday, 18-hole summer (April through October) greens fees with a cart are $45 from open to 2 p.m., $37 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., $30 after 5 p.m. Friday greens fees with a cart are $47, $37 and $30 for the same time frames. Saturday, Sunday and holiday greens fees with a cart are $53 from open to 11 a.m., $47 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $37 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and $30 after 5 p.m. Seniors (ages 55 and older) may golf for $40 Monday through Friday. Juniors (ages 21 and younger) are $25. Walking rates and winter rates (November through March) are cheaper. Several annual membership plans also are available (see the website and click on “Membership” for rates). The clubhouse is also available to rent for wedding receptions, parties and banquets. For more information, 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 Details: This 18-hole, par-72, 6,590yard 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. Seasonal green fees (cart included) are $42 from open to 4 p.m. daily, $28 4 p.m.-dusk Monday-Friday and $30 4 p.m.-dusk Saturday-Sunday; $39 Monday-Friday for seniors ages 55 and older, and juniors 21 and younger. Rates

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RECREATION are cheaper during the winter months. A Camp sessions run weekly through June large bag of range balls is $8. Range passes and July for ages 7-17. Birthday parties are available for $80 a year. [Note: Rates and corporate outings are also available. listed are dated 2016 on the website] Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

• Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club

15400 E. 34th St., Independence Phone: 816-350-9900 Website: www.drummfarmgolfclub. com Details: Drumm Farm Golf Club was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan. It was built on approximately 280 acres of preserved farmland on the Andrew Drumm Farm in Independence. The semi-private 7,121-yard, par-72 championship course is designed around creeks and rolling fairways. The course features zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. There is also a 1,674-yard, par-30, nine-hole executive course, a practice range and practice greens. Annual golf memberships, leagues and private instruction are also available (see the website for rates and dates). The club also features a 24-hour, stateof-the-art fitness center with monthly membership rates starting at $14.99. Fitness instruction and classes are also available. Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 1:59 p.m. and $32 2 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; $50 from open to 1:59 p.m. and $41 2 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 cart and $12 walking. Other executive rates are available on the website.

• Family Golf Park

1501 N.E. U.S. Highway 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-1550 Website: www.familygolfpark.com Details: Family Golf Park offers a large driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Corporate outings and large parties are also available. The driving range features measured target greens, a putting green, sand traps and chipping, a grass tee area and heated sheltered tees. Lessons are available and Junior Golf

• Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake

11100 View High Drive, Kansas City Phone: 816-761-9445 Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere.com/173/Fred-Arbanas-GolfCourse Details: The course, owned by Jackson County, features an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole all-par-3 course near Longview Lake with a driving range and 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 are also available. Summer greens fees for 18 holes with a cart (through Sept. 29) are $41 weekdays, $52 Friday-Sunday and holidays, and a $33 twilight fee after 3 p.m. Discounts are available.

• 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-72, 6,300-yard championship course with zoysia fairways. The pro shop hours are from open to dusk Tuesday-Sunday. For memberships, contact Mark Reid, general manager and membership, atmark@logc.org or 816373-2505.

• Shamrock Hills Golf Club

3161 S. Missouri Highway 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. Greens fees for 18 holes with a cart are $37.50 for weekdays and $42 for weekends and holidays. Discounts for juniors, seniors and twilight hours are available.

• Stone Canyon Golf Club

22415 E. 39th St., Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-3333 Website: www.stonecanyongolfclub. com Email: info@stonecanyongolfclub.com Details: The only Greg Norman Signature Design course in the Midwest, Stone Canyon Golf Club opened in May 2009 and 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 are also available (see website for rates). Greens fees are $46 Monday-Thursday (7 a.m.-1:50 p.m. tee times); $50 Friday and $56 on weekends (7 a.m.-1:50 p.m. tee times Friday, 6:30 a.m.-1:50 p.m. tee times Saturday-Sunday and holidays). There are discounts for seniors. Weekday twilight rates from 2 to 4 p.m. are $35 Monday-Thursday, $39 Friday, and $45 Saturday-Sunday and holidays. Ninehole twilight rates from 4:10 p.m. to close

are $27 Monday-Friday, and $30 Saturday-Sunday and holidays.

• WinterStone Golf Course

17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence Phone: 816-257-5755 Website: www.winterstonegolf.com Details: WinterStone promotes itself as “The only golf course in America that sits above an active mine.” “Thunder Time” is every afternoon around 3 p.m., when golfers on the public golf course hear and feel a rumbling as miners blast the limestone from a quarry underneath the course. Designer Craig Schreiner created 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 also available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Debbie Reddell-Underwood for non-golf events). Continued on page 28

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Tee times with carts are $44 from open to 2 p.m., $35 2-5 p.m.; $27 after 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Friday-Sunday and holiday rates $52, $42 and $29 for the same time frames. Senior fees $35 weekdays; and $49 open-2 p.m., $38 for 2-5 p.m. and $29 5 p.m.-close on weekends.

SWIMMING • “The Blue” – Centennial Plex

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2401 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0188 Website: www.funattheblue.com Details: 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 25yard 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 are also 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).

13 and over 65, respectively) and $25 for family of four. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on holidays during open season. Open daily May 27-Aug. 13. Season passes are also available (see website for fees).

• Henley Aquatic Center

18200 E. Missouri Highway 78, Independence (at James Bridger Middle School) Phone: 816-521-5377 Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/ henley Email: trevor_tomney@isdschools.org Details: The Henley Aquatic Center, run by the Independence School District, offers swimming lessons, water aerobics, open swimming, lap swimming, water polo and birthday parties. It is also home to the Independence high school swimming and diving teams and a USA Swimming club, Tsunami. Family summer (through Aug. 10) open swim hours are noon-9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exercise lap swimming is 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $3 per person for family open and exercise lap swimming. Annual single and family passes and other membership packages are also available.

early. The center is also host to the Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit North and Lee’s Summit West high school teams, and hosts several USA Swimming events.

TENNIS • Metro East Tennis Center

3109 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs Phone: 816-224-7999 Website: www.metroeasttennis.com Details: The indoor tennis facility offers leagues, tournaments, open play, lessons and fitness programs for adults and youths on its five indoor, climate-controlled, cushioned hard courts (two Deco Turf and three Nova ProBounce). It also features a pro shop, lockers, showers and a Members’ Lounge. Wheelchair tennis is also offered. Membership is required. Memberships available include individual ($85 per month), senior ($65 per month), family ($135 per month) and junior ($55 per month). A 10 percent discount is offered for members who pay for memberships annually. Courts are reserved in 1½ -hour increments and reservations may be made three days in advance. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

VOLLEYBALL • Centerline Beach Volleyball

1910 S.E. U.S. Highway 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-224-4455 • Lee’s Summit Aquatic Center Website: www.centerlinevolleyball. 3498 S.W. Windemere Drive, Lee’s Sumcom mit (on campus of Summit Lakes Middle Email: info@centerlinevolleyball.com School) Details: Centerline Beach Volleyball Phone: 816-986-1465 features 11 outdoor sand volleyball courts Website: http://Aq.lsr7.org and four indoor courts in addition to a Details: The Lee’s Summit Aquatic • Adventure Oasis Water Park sports bar. Adult and youth programs and Center, run by the Lee’s Summit School 2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence leagues offered. The facility is also open Phone: 816-325-7843 or 816-325-7370 District, offers swimming lessons, aqua for fund-raising tournaments, parties, Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ aerobics, conditioning programs, a winter receptions and reunions. Indoor youth swim league and the Gators swim team parksandrec/advenoasis open play is 6-8 p.m. Fridays, $5 per in its Olympic-sized pool, consisting Details: Adventure Oasis Water Park, player/participant. located just northwest of the intersection of 18 25-yard lanes from Aug. 1 to April of 23rd Street and Missouri Highway 291, 1 and eight 50-meter lanes from April PARKS & RECREATION 1 to July 19 for lap swimming. Regular offers swimming lessons, water exercise • Blue Springs Parks and Recreprograms, water slides, children’s activi- hours 8 a.m.-noon and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon and ation Department ties, a lazy river and a 25-yard lap pool. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon Website: www.bluespringsgov.com Daily admission prices are $9 for ages Saturday. Because of low attendance, (and click on “Parks & Recreation” tab) 13-64; $6 for youth and senior (under the Aquatic Center has the right to close 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 816-2280137 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 816-8476230 for more information.

• Independence Parks and Recreation Department

Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec Details: Independence Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-3257843 for more information.

• Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department

Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks Details: Lee’s Summit Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-9691500 for more information.

• Jackson County Parks + Rec

Website: makeyourdayhere.com Details: Jackson County Parks + Rec offers adult softball leagues through the United States Sports Specialty Association at the Frank White Jr. Sports Complex (3901 S.W. Longview Park Drive, Lee’s Summit) and 140th and Holmes Softball Complex (14000 Holmes Road, Kansas City). Visit the website for league information. - Karl Zinke

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YOUTH SPORTS

Organized sports help kids develop early skills MULTIPLE SPORTS • Blue Valley Activity Center

Details: Queen City Athletic Association is a youth baseball organization for ages 5-14. Teams range from T-ball to Website: http://bvacsports.org 13-14, with recreational and competitive Details: Founded in 1966, the Blue Valley Activity Center, at 19404 E. Holke divisions. Games are played at Mill Creek Road in Independence, is a family-friend- Park or Santa Fe Trail Park in Independence. For more information, visit the ly organization providing sports and website, email support@queencitybaseactivities for youth. A leg of the Ministry of Central Mission Community of Christ, ball.org or call 816-796-4003. • Zone 2 American Legion Baseball BVAC is a non-profit organization offerWebsite: None ing youth baseball, basketball, soccer and Details: Several area American Legion volleyball. Kickball and volleyball are also available for adults. BVAC also is a spon- posts sponsor Eastern Jackson County sor of competitive Attack Club Volleyball. teams for AA junior (ages 16 and under) The cost varies by sport. For more infor- and AAA senior (ages 19 and under) that compete in the Zone 2 of Missouri. Teams mation, visit the website, email bvac@ playing 2017 in Eastern Jackson County bvacsports.org or call 816-796-8702 include: Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (repfrom 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. resenting Blue Springs South High School and eastern Grain Valley primarily); Blue BASEBALL Springs Rod’s Sports Athletics (repre• Blue Springs Baseball senting Blue Springs High School primarWebsite: www.bluespringsbaseball.org ily); Independence Bears (representing Details: Blue Springs Baseball runs William Chrisman and Van Horn high youth leagues and tournaments for ages schools primarily); Independence Post 21 5-18 with games played at the American (representing Truman and Van Horn high Legion Baseball Complex at 105 N.E. schools primarily); Lee’s Summit Outlaws Brizendine Road in Blue Springs, as well (representing Lee’s Summit North High as four other sites in the city. The league School primarily); and Oak Grove Post is providing baseball for Eastern Jackson 379 (representing Oak Grove and most County, but there are no restrictions of Grain Valley primarily). Tryouts are on who can sign up and play. For inforusually in late August or early September mation on how and when to register for for the following summer’s teams and are leagues or tournaments, visit the website. listed in The Examiner. For more infor• Lee’s Summit Baseball Associa- mation, email Legion baseball director tion Gary Stone at gajstone@sbcglobal.net. Website: www.lsbaseball.com Details: Youth baseball leagues for ages BASKETBALL 5-18. The American League is a recre• Blue Springs Athletic Associaational, non-competitive division for tion Basketball ages 5-16 to learn the game. The National Website: www.bsaabasketball.com League is a competitive league for ages Details: A non-profit youth basket9-18. Games are played at the Legacy ball organization for grades K-8 with, Park facility off of Blackwell Road on participation and competitive divisions. Legacy Park Drive in Lee’s Summit. For Leagues usually run from late December more information, visit the website or call or early January through March. For more 816-500-3158. For registration-related information, visit the website or contact questions, email Registrar@lsbaseball. BSAA Commissioner Terry Cornelius at com. The rainout line is 816-774-4080. 816-674-4195 or tercor523@aol.com. • Queen City Athletic Association • Fort Osage Youth League BasWebsite: http://queencitybaseball.org

ketball

Website: www.foyl.org Details: A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades 1-middle school for children mainly in the Fort Osage School boundaries. Leagues usually run early December through March, concluding with the All-City Championships, in which the Grade 3-7 FOYL champions face the IYAA champions. For more information, visit the website or email FOYL President George Johnson at gjohnson@foyl.org.

• Independence Youth Athletic Association Basketball

Website: iyaahoops.com Details: A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades 2-middle school with teams grouped primarily by schools. Leagues usually run early December through March, concluding with IYAA Championships followed by the All-

City Championships, in which the IYAA champions face the Fort Osage Youth League champions. For more information, visit the website and click “Contacts” or call 816-866-0442.

• Lee’s Summit Junior Basketball Association

Website: www.lsbasketball.com Details: Youth recreational and competitive basketball leagues for schoolaged children in grades 1-12 in the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Practices and games are held at Lee’s Summit R-7 schools. Formation of the grades 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 teams takes place after tryouts. Competitive leagues are grades 3-7 only. Practices start in November and games are played on Saturdays. For more information, visit the website.

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• Heart of America Pop Warner Youth Football

Website: http://www.eteamz.com/ hoapw/ Details: Heart of America is the oldest, largest Pop Warner organization in Missouri. Heart of America offers football, cheerleading and dance programs for youth in Eastern Jackson County. Football ages range from 5 to 14. Tackle teams are formed by age and weight divisions. Many teams and coaches stay together through their advancement of divisions. The regular season is 10 games. Games begin in late August and run for about 10 weeks. Associations and clubs making up Heart of America are Blue Springs Gators (www.hoagators.com), Fort Osage, Independence, Kearney, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City and Park Hill. For more information, visit the website or call Dale Bowen at 816-373-1197.

• Blue Springs Athletic Associa-

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 at the Hidden Valley Park football complex. Spring flag football leagues are also available. Practices are held within the Blue Springs School District. All players must have a physical to participate. Cheerleading is also offered. For more information, visit the website or email BSAA President Mike Heiter at mheiter33@sbcglobal.net.

• Lee’s Summit Football Association

Website: www.sportsmanager.us/ LSFA.htm Details: Youth football organization featuring flag (grades K-7) and tackle (grades 2-7) leagues. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility off Blackwell Road on Legacy Park Drive in Lee’s Summit. Registration usually runs from early May through the end of June. Practices

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begin in early August. For more information, visit the website, email admin@ lsfootball.org or call 816-678-9927(also the weather line).

GYMNASTICS • Dave’s Gymnastics Factory

Website: www.davesgymnastics.com Details: The private gymnastics training facility at 11808 S. Milton Thompson Road (just north of U.S. 50) in Lee’s Summit offers gymnastics instruction for preschoolers 12 months and older. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Open gym sessions are available 6-9 p.m. Saturday for ages 4-12. Office hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information, visit the web, email davesgymnastics@yahoo.com or call 816-525-5650.

• Great American Gymnastics Express (GAGE)

Website: www.gagecenter.com Details: The private 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 and Bump City open gym and birthday parties. Classes start for pre-school age children. For more information, visit the web, emailinfo@gagecenter.com or call 816-229-7775.

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 and fill out the information in “Leave a Reply.” The info and game cancellation line is 913-982-1240.

• Sporting Lee’s Summit

Website: www.sportingls.org Details: Youth soccer organization featuring recreational and competitive leagues for ages 3-18. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility off Blackwell Road on Legacy Park Drive in Lee’s Summit. Fall season begins the last weekend of August and spring season starts the first weekend in March. The Juniors program is for 3-year-olds at Z Sports Arena in Greenwood. Recreational division starts at age 4 (U5) through U18. Competitive division is for players ages 7-18. For more info, visit the web, email admin@ sportingls.org or call 816-554-2255.

• 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. Fall leagues run August through November and spring leagues run March through May. Fields are located at 801 S.W. 12th St. in Oak Grove. For more information, visit the website or emailpres@metroeastsoccer. org or registrar@metroeastsoccer.org. The rainout hotline is 913-599-9959.

• Soccer Association of Independence

Website: http://saisoccer.org Details: The Soccer Association of Independence is dedicated to teaching, advancing and promoting youth soccer. SAI is a member of the United States Soccer SOCCER Federation, United States Youth Soccer • Blue Springs Soccer Club Association and Missouri Youth Soccer Website: www.bluespringssoccerclub. Association. SAI features recreational and org Details: Blue Springs Soccer Club offers competitive programs for ages 3 through recreational and competitive travel squad high school with spring (second week of soccer for youths U4 through U15 through March to end of May) and fall (last week of August to end of October) sessions. the Missouri Youth Soccer Association. Competitive leagues are for U7 and older League play is at the Hidden Valley Park through the KC Metro League. Games Soccer Complex at 6500 N.W. Valley

are played at the Independence Athletic Complex and practice fields are at Van Hook Park. Fees are $75 per player for ages 6-high school. Registration is in June and July for the fall season and in January for the spring season. For more information, visit the website or email admin@ saisoccer.org or SAI President Bobby Tatum atpresident@saisoccer.org.

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YOUTH SPORTS more information, visit the website or email IGSA@att.net. Sign up for email rainout alerts on the website.

• Lee’s Summit Girls Softball Association

Website: www.lsgsa.org Details: Youth softball recreational and competitive leagues for girls from ages 5-18 with games played at the Legacy Park Softball Complex. For more inforSOFTBALL mation, visit the website or email Presi• Blue Springs Girls Softball Asso- dent Bob Johnson at rthanejohnson@att. net. The rainout line is 816-219-0905. ciation Rainout information also on the website Website: www.bsgsa.net Details: Youth softball participation and or by downloading the free apps. competitive leagues for girls ages 5-18 with games played at the Hidden Valley SWIMMING Park Softball Complex and Keystone • Team Swim Academy Park. Spring season begins with signups Website: www.teamswimacademy.com starting in January, practice starting Details: Team Swim Academy is a in March and games in April through non-profit USA Swimming club and June. Fall ball starts at the end of August Missouri Valley Swimming team based at through October. Each child/family pays “The Blue” Centennial Pool-Plex in Blue a fee to play in the season with fund-rais- Springs. Some practices are held at Blue ing options at signups. The leagues also Springs YMCA. Team Swim Academy rely on sponsorships from local comoffers varying skill levels, from novice to a panies to help fund league expenses and competitive advanced senior squad. Fees pay for upkeep and improvements of the vary. The team is year-round, but also fields. For more info, visit the website. offers a Sharks summer-league squad. • Grain Valley Parks and RecreFor more information, visit the web.

ation

Website: www.cityofgrainvalley.org All games are played at the Monkey Mountain Sports Complex, which is leased by the city from Jackson County Parks + Rec. For more info on the leagues and when to register, visit the web or contact Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Davies at 816-847-6230.

• Tsunami Swim Team of KC

Website: http://tsunamiswimteamkc. org Details: Tsunami Swim Team is a USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming club team that practices at eight sites in the Kansas City area, including the Henley Aquatic Center at Bridger Middle School in Independence. For new member evaluation, email info@tsuna• Independence Girls Softball miswimteamkc.org with: swimmer’s Association Website: http://www.igsasoftball.com name, age and birthdate, parents’ names, Details: The Independence Girls Softball previous swimming experience, contact Association offers T-ball, coach pitch and phone number and preferred location recreational softball leagues for girls ages among Independence, Liberty or Kansas. For more info, visit the web or email 3-18 during the summer and fall. Games info@tsunamiswimteamkc.org. are played at Adair Park, also known as the Dennis Waits Softball Complex, and VOLLEYBALL Independence Athletic Complex. There is also a women’s 18-and-older fast-pitch • Blue Springs Youth Volleyball league, with games played from May to League July at Adair Park. The association also Details: Developmental youth volleyball sponsors and hosts occasional softball for girls played at Centerline Beach Volcamps, clinics and tournaments. For leyball’s indoor facility and Harris Park.

Details: Independence Youth Wrestling Club practices at the Bridger Middle • Fort Osage Youth Volleyball School wrestling room. Ages 5-14 are League eligible. Seasons begin with practices in Website: https://www.facebook.com/ November and run through the end of FOYouthLeague/ March. For more info, visit the web or Details: Youth volleyball league for boys contact President Chuck Rogers, cer. and girls grades 3-7 in the Fort Osage and kct@att.net or 816-572-3463 or coach Independence districts. See their FaceBill Jones at bjjones133@gmail.com or book page for more information. 816-777-6794. Spring, summer and fall seasons.

WRESTLING • Blue Springs South Youth Jaguars Wrestling

• MoWest Youth Championship Wrestling Club

Website: www.mowestyouth.org Details: A competitive youth, junior and Website: none cadet wrestling club offering year-round Details: Youth club, run by Blue Springs training in collegiate, freestyle and GreSouth High School coach Doug Black, is co-Roman styles for state and national for kids in kindergarten to eighth grade. tournaments and competitions. Practices Club starts around Thanksgiving and goes in the Blue Springs High School wrestling through March at the Blue Springs South room. High School wrestling room. Practices are - Shawn Roney two to three nights per week. Email Black at dblack@bssd.net.

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GOVERNMENT

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The districts of two state senators and 13 state representatives include Eastern Jackson County.

• THE MISSOURI GENERAL ASSEMBLY meets from early January through midMay, 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 TWO SENATORS

• SEN. WILL KRAUS, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in his second four-year 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. Kraus is chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and vice chair of the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. He also is on these committees: Economic Development; Local Government and Elections; the Joint Committee on Government Accountability, the Joint Committee on Tax Policy, and the Joint Committee of Tax Increment Financing. He also is on the Study Commission on State Tax Policy, he is vice chairman of the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, and he is on the Governor’s Committee for

Simple, Fair and Low Taxes. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 320, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464 or (toll-free) 888711-9278. Send email via www.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 northwest part of Jackson County, including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. He is on these committees: Economic Development; Fiscal Oversight; Gen-

eral Laws; Government Reform; Local Government and Elections; Ways and Means; and the Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement. He’s also on the board of the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 425, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john. rizzo@senate.mo.gov

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on Tax Policy for Working Families. He’s also on the Government Efficiency and Utilities committees. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 236A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3674, Bill. Kidd@house.mo.gov • REP. IRA ANDERS, an Independence Democrat, is in his fourth term. He represents the 21st District, which covers much of Independence, from west of the Square east almost to Susquehanna and south almost to Centerpoint Medical Center.

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GOVERNMENT He is the ranking member of the House Pensions Committee, and he serves on these committees: Elementary and Secondary Education; Utilities; the Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement; and the Joint Committee on Education. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 101E, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-5701, 816-254-5865, Ira.Anders@house.mo.gov. • REP. RORY ROWLAND, an Independence Democrat, is serving his first full term in the 29th District, which covers central Independence and runs south into the eastern edge of Kansas City. He is on these committees: Economic Development, Financial Institutions, and Fiscal

Review. He’s also on the Subcommittee on Urban Community Economic Development. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave. Room 109-F, Jefferson City, Mo 65101. 573-751-3623. Rory.Rowland@ house.mo.gov

Ave., Room 101-C, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3129, Brandon.Ellington@house.mo.gov.

• REP. JEROME BARNES, a Raytown Democrat, is in his first term representing the 28th • REP. BRANDON ELLINGTON, a Kansas District, which City Democrat, is includes a sliver of in his third full term southwest Inderepresenting the pendence south of 22nd District, which U.S. 40 as well as includes much of most of Raytown. western IndepenHe is on the dence as well as part Veterans Commitof the east side of tee as well as the Special Committee Kansas City. on Government Oversight, the Special He is ranking Committee on Tourism, and the Submember of the House Ways and Means committee on Boards and Commissions. Committee and also is on the Special Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Committee for Homeland Security Ave., Room 103BB, Jefferson City, Mo. and the Special Committee on Urban 65101, 573-751-9851, Jerome.Barnes@ Issues. house.mo.gov. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Continued on page 34

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GOVERNMENT She is chair of the House WorkContinued from page 33 force Development Committee and • REP. INGRID BURNETT, a Kansas City also sits on the Crime Prevention Democrat, is in her and Public Safety first term repreCommittee, the senting the 19th Subcommittee on District, which Police/Community includes parts of Relations, and the Special Committee Sugar Creek and on Innovation and Technology. northwest IndeContact information: 201 W. Capitol pendence as well as Ave., Room 413B, Jefferson City, Mo. northeast Kansas 65101, 573-751-1487, Jeanie.Lauer@ City. house.mo.gov She is on the Elementary and Secondary Educa• REP. DONNA PFAUTSCH, a Harrisontion Committee, the Insurance Policy ville Republican, is Committee, the Local Government in her third term. Committee, the Subcommittee on She represents Education Savings Accounts, the Subthe 33rd District, committee on Creation and Appointments, the Special Committee on Small which includes the southern edge of Business, and the Special Committee Grain Valley, the on Tax Policy for Working Families. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol southeast edge of Blue Springs and Ave., Room 105G, Jefferson City, Mo. part of Oak Grove 65101, 573-751-3310, Ingrid.Burnett@ as well as Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, house.mo.gov. Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville. She is chair of the Consent and House • REP. DAN STACY, a Blue Springs Procedure Committee and also sits on Republican, is the Insurance Policy Committee, the in his first term Health and Mental Health Policy Comrepresenting the mittee and the Special Committee on 31st District, which Innovation and Technology. is most of the city Contact information: 201 W. Capisouth of Interstate tol Ave., Room 404B, Jefferson City, 70. Mo. 65101, 573-751-9766, Donna. He is vice chair of Pfautsch@house.mo.gov the Special Committee on Urban • GLEN KOLKMEYER, an Odessa Issues, and he is on the Children and Republican, is in Families Committee and the Elections his third term. and Elected Officials Committee. He represents Contact information: 201 W. Capithe 53rd District, tol Ave., Room 116-3, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-8636, Dan.Stacy@ which is mostly in Johnson and house.mo.gov Lafayette counties but also reaches • REP. JEANIE LAUER, a Blue Springs into the eastern Republican, is in her fourth term. She edge of Jackson represents the 32nd District, which County to include includes Blue Springs north of I-70 as the Levasy area. well as most of Grain Valley and Oak He is on these committees: Ethics, Grove and areas north of those cities.

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GOVERNMENT Administration and Accounts, and Transportation. He’s also on the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 402, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1462, Glen.Kolkmeyer@house.mo.gov • REP. MIKE CIERPIOT, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in his fourth term. He represents the 30th District, which includes five precincts in south Independence as well as parts of Blue Springs and the Lakewood area of Lee’s Summit. He is the majority floor leader and as such is an ex-officio member of all House committees. He also is chairman of the House Ethics Committee. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 302ARep, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-0907, Mike.Cierpiot@house.mo.gov

well as the Special Committee on Small Business and the Subcommittee on Second Amendment Preservation. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 112, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573751-1459, Gary. Cross@house.mo.gov

• REP. REBECCA ROEBER, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in her second 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. She is vice chair of the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee and also sits on the General Laws Committee and the Rules – Administrative Oversight Committee. She is on the Subcommittee on Education Savings • REP. GARY L. CROSS, a Lee’s Summit Accounts, the Subcommittee on SecRepublican, is in his fourth term. He ond Amendment Preservation, and the represents the 35th District, which is Special Committee on Urban Issues. most of the city from Missouri 291 west Contact information: 201 W. Capitol to the Longview Lake area, and parts of Ave., Room 102-BA, Jefferson City, Kansas City. Mo. 65101, 573-751-1456, Rebecca. He is on General Laws Committee Roeber.mo.gov and the Ways and Means Committee as – Jeff Fox

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CITY GOVERNMENT | INDEPENDENCE

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COUNCIL • District 1

The Independence City Council consists of representatives from each of the city’s four districts, two at-large members and the mayor. City Council members are elected to four-year terms in even-year April elections, with the district seats up in one election and the mayor and at-large seats in another election. The council generally meets at 6 p.m. Monday (except holidays and fifth Mondays) at council chambers in City Hall at 111 E. Maple St. In addition to being open to the public, meetings are broadcast live on City7 local cable television.

LEADERSHIP • Mayor

EILEEN WEIR – The former District 4 city council member was elected mayor in 2014 after two years on the council. She is the second woman of the 50

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ZACH WALKER – Walker was appointed city manager in 2016 after the retirement of John Pinch, who had been acting city manager and then city manager after the City Council’s decision in 2015 to part ways with Robert Heacock. Walker runs the day-to-day operations of the city and is aided by assistant city managers Lauren Palmer and Mark Randall.

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JOHN PERKINS – The former District 2 representative from 1996-2004 was elected in his new district in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

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CURT DOUGHERTY – The former state representative was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

• District 3

SCOTT ROBERSON – He was elected in April 2014 to fill the seat vacated when Myron Paris resigned the prior year, after Roxann Thorley had won a special election to fill the seat temporarily. Roberson was re-elected in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

• District 4

TOM VAN CAMP – He won a special election in November 2014 to fill the seat vacated when Eileen Weir was elected mayor, then ran unopposed for re-election in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

• At-Large

KAREN DELUCCIE – The former Planning Commission member ran unopposed to win her council term in 2014. Her term expires in 2018.

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CITY GOVERNMENT | LEE’S SUMMIT • LEE’S SUMMIT CITY GOVERNMENT

The Lee’s Summit City Council has two representatives from each of the four districts. City Council members are elected to four-year, staggered terms with half the council terms expiring every even-numbered year in April. Council members and the mayor are limited to two consecutive full terms. The council generally meets at 6:15 p.m. the first three Thursdays of each month at council chambers at City Hall, 220 S.E. Green St.

LEADERSHIP • Mayor

RANDY RHOADS – A former council member. Rhoads was first elected mayor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014. His current term expires in April 2018. Formerly, the mayor had veto power and voted only the event of a council tie, but a charter amendment recently approved by voters ended the veto power and gave the mayor a vote on all resolutions and ordinances.

• City administrator

STEPHEN ARBO – Arbo was appointed city manager in September 2008. He runs the day-to-day operations of the city and is aided by assistant city managers Christal Weber and Mark Dunning.

COUNCIL • District 1

ROB BINNEY – Also serving as mayor pro tem, Binney was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

• District 1

DIANE FORTE – She was elected for the first time in 2014, and her term will expire in 2018.

• District 2

CRAIG FAITH – He was elected for the first time unopposed in 2016. His term will expire in 2020.

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TRISH CARLYLE – She was elected for the first time in 2014; her term expires in 2018.

FRED DEMORO – He was appointed in May to replace Chris Moreno, who had won a three-person rance in 2016 but was recalled by voters in April. DeMoro was selected from 10 applicants by a majority of council members. He will serve until a special election in 2018 to complete the final two years of the term.

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PHYLLIS EDSON – She is in her first term after winning a three-person race in 2016. Her term will expire in 2020.

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CITY GOVERNMENT| BLUE SPRINGS • BLUE SPRINGS CITY GOVERNMENT

The Blue Springs City Council consists of two representatives from each of the city’s three districts and the mayor. City Council members are elected to three-year terms, with three seats – one in each district – up in an April election. The mayor 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.

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ERIC JOHNSON – Johnson was appointed city administrator to start LEADERSHIP 2016. He replaced Fred Siems, who retired after 27 years and had been • Mayor CARSON ROSS – The former alderman the only other administrator in city history. Johnson runs the day-to-day and Missouri House Representative operations of the city. was first elected mayor in 2008 and

CHRIS LIEVSAY – First elected in 2010, he was re-elected in 2013 and again in 2016. His term will expire in 2019.

DALE CARTER – First elected in 2010, he was re-elected in 2013 and again in 2016 and also serves as mayor pro tem. His term will expire in 2019.

• District 3

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JERRY KAYLOR – A former member of the Public Safety Citizens Advisory Board, he was elected in April, unseating incumbent Jeff Quibell in a three-person race. His term will expire in 2020.

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CITY GOVERNMENT | GRAIN VALLEY • GRAIN VALLEY CITY GOVERNMENT

The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen consists of two representatives from each of the city’s three wards, plus the mayor. 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.

LEADERSHIP • Mayor

MIKE TODD – The former Ward 2 alderman was first elected mayor in 2010 and has been re-elected three times since then. His term will expire in 2018.

• City Administrator

RYAN HUNT – The former assistant city administrator and director of community development was appointed city administrator in 2015. He runs the

day-to-day operations of the city.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN • Ward 1

DALE ARNOLD – After previously being elected from Ward 1 in 2007 and 2009, Arnold was elected again in 2012 following a one-year absence and has since been re-elected twice more. His term will expire in 2018.

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CHRIS BAMMAN – He was elected this year to his first term this year. Bamman also a member of the Grain Valley Board of Education, though it’s the last year and he says will be his final term. Bamman’s term will expire in 2019.

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YOLANDA WEST – Co-owner of a local tax service, she was first elected in 2011 and has been re-elected three times since. Her term will expire in 2018.

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NANCY TOTTON – A former board member, she was elected back to the board unopposed this year, taking the seat formerly held by Chuck Johnston. Her term will expire in 2019.

JEFF COLEMAN – He was unanimously appointed to the board in 2016 to complete the term of Tranita Stanley, who resigned after being elected the previous year. Coleman, a school board member and president of two local development committees, was elected unopposed to a full term this year, and his term will expire in 2019.

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BOB HEADLEY – He has served on the board since 2006, including multiple terms as mayor pro tem, and was re-elected most recently in 2016. His term will expire in 2018.

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The Barbara J. Potts Public Health Center Address: 515 S. Liberty St., Independence Phone: 816-325-7182 Director: Andrew Warlen Website: www.ci.independence. mo.us/health Social Media: Facebook and Twitter More Info: Divisions of the Independence Health Department include disease prevention, communicable disease and immunization, and environmental health which includes food and institutions and animal services. The Independence Health Department has

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Address: 313 S. Liberty St., Independence Phone: 816-404-6415 Website: www.jacohd.org Social Media: Facebook Director: Bridgette Casey More info: 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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More Info: Swope Health Services provides family medicine, physical exams, blood tests, immunizations, This organization operates Swope some dental and mental health services health Independence and Swope Health at sites throughout the Kansas City East, both located in Eastern Jackson area, including the above Independence County. Swope Health Independence is locations. located at 112320 E. Truman Road, IndeOther specialties are pediatrics, pendence. Swope Health East is located family planning, women’s health and at 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence and acute care. The main office in Kansas only provides services to clients of City has a full-service pharmacy and Comprehensive Mental Health Seroptical shop, and Women Infants and vices. Children (WIC) department. It is also Address of main office: 3801 Blue the site of an after-hours clinic where Parkway, Kansas City patients are seen from 5 to 9 p.m. on a Phone: 816-923-5800 walk-in basis. Website: www.swopehealth.org Social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Debbie Coleman-Topi

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

FAMILY MEDICINE Grain Valley Family Medical Care Chad Sharky, DO Specializing in family medical care for patients of all ages. 1439 Minter Way Grain Valley, MO 64029 p. 816-404-6785 http://www.lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/ community-family-medical-care Dr. Sharky, completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience. He completed his residency in Community and Family Medicine at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. Board Certified in Family Medicine, he provides care exclusively at Grain Valley Family Medicine, where he sees newborns to older adults, providing preventive and well care, acute care and chronic disease management. Grain Valley Family Medical Care is owned by TMC Lakewood.

Fairmount Family Medical Care Randall Cramer, DO Specializing in family medical care for patients of all ages. 606 South Hardy Ave. Independence, MO 64053 p. 816-404-5770 http://www.lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/ community-family-medical-care Dr. Randall Cramer received his medical degree from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic. His medical residency was received at Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has practiced at Fairmount Family Medical Care since 2012. He sees newborns to older adults, providing preventive and well care, acute care and chronic disease management. Fairmount Family Medical Center is owned by TMC Lakewood.

Fairmount Family Medical Care Tara Clark, DO

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

Specializing in family medical care for patients of all ages. 606 South Hardy Ave. Independence, MO 64053 p. 816-404-5770 http://www.lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/ community-family-medical-care Dr. Tara Clark received her medical degree from the University of Health Science, and her residency from the same school. Her internship was with Midwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board Certified in Family Medicine, she was in private practice in the Independence area prior to joining Fairmount Family Medical Care in 2014. She sees newborns to older adults, providing preventive and well care, acute care and chronic disease management. Fairmount Family Medical Center is owned by TMC Lakewood.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Midwest Gastroenterology

Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system

R. Wade McCullough, D.O.

Ervin Eaker, M.D.

3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 o (816) 836-2200 • f (816) 836-2244 www.midwestgastroKC.com

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

Midwest Gastroenterology Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system

Marc K. Taormina, M.D., ABIM Certified 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd | Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 o (816) 836-2200 • f (816) 836-2244 www.midwestgastroKC.com Dr. Taormina has been practicing gastroenterology in Eastern Jackson County since 1985. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and completed his gastroenterology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. He maintains 3 board certifications recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Geriatric Medicine. Hospital affiliations include Centerpoint Medical Center and the Midwest Physicians Surgery Center in Lee’s Summit where he serves as the medical director. He was recognized by his peers as a Super Doctor in 2015 and 2016, a designation received by only 5% of practicing physicians. His interests include heartburn treatment, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer screening, and outpatient hemorrhoid treatment.

Midwest Gastroenterology Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system

Richard D. Lozoff, M.D. 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 o (816) 836-2200 • f (816) 836-2244 www.midwestgastroKC.com Dr. Lozoff was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. From there he went to the University of Bologna in Italy before transferring to the Rush University Medical College in Chicago, in Internal Medicine, where he became the Chief Medical Resident. This was followed with a Fellowship in Gasteroenterology at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago, after which he became Board Certified. Dr. Lozoff is Board Certified Gastroentererologist and Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow in the American College of Gastroenterology, member of the American Gastroenterological Association and The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has been in private practice in Kansas City since 1983. He also has a degree in Culinary Arts and enjoys cooking, traveling, and cycling.

BA from Emory University in Atlanta 1977 and MD from U Miami 1981. Residency and chief resident at U Tenn Hospitals. GI fellowship at U Florida 1985-88. Associate Professor at U Florida. Professor of Medicine KUMC. Board certified in Medicine and GI. FACP, FACG, fellow AGA. Private practice SINCE 1999 with Charles Brooks and now Westglen GI consultants. Special interest in GERD, motility disorders, IBD. Married to my wife Mary Elizabeth for 36 years.

Midwest Gastroenterology Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system

Meghan Fraley, PA-C ABIM Certified

3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 o (816) 836-2200 • f (816) 836-2244 www.MidwestGastroKC.com Prior to her career in Gastroenterology, Meghan gained valuable experience working in Family Practice and Wound Care. She is certified as a Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is board-certified to practice in Missouri and Kansas. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Meghan recognizes that searching for a diagnosis and treatment for symptoms can be challenging, and even frustrating. She believes in treating her patients as individuals, as well as making them feel comfortable and well-understood. During her time away from work, Meghan enjoys reading, sleeping, cooking, yoga, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog, Charlie.

Midwest Gastroenterology Specializing in the treatment of disorders of the digestive system

Stephanie Justin, ARNP ARNP Certified

3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 o (816) 836-2200 • f (816) 836-2244 www.MidwestGastroKC.com Stephanie received her Nursing Diploma from the Methodist Medical School of Nursing. She then received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri and finally her Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Missouri. She has a 34 year history in Nursing. Stephanie is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She specializes in the care of GERD, LPR, IBD and IBS. Stephanie believes in treating patients with compassion and respect, and she empowers individuals to take an active role in the management of their disease process to produce optimum patient outcomes. When she is not assisting the physicians in the care of GI patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, baking, tending to her flower gardens, riding 4-wheelers, and her favorite vacation spot is the beach.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Yan Chen, M.D., Ph.D Remarkable Patient Care, Trusted Results 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Rishi Grewal, M.D. Remarkable Patient Care, Trusted Results 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

GASTROENTEROLOGY Summit Gastroenterology Todd Kilgore, M.D. 110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com

Dr. Kilgore was born in Mississippi and raised in Northeast Texas. He attended Paris Junior College and later received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University - Commerce. Dr. Kilgore went to Saba University School of Medicine on Saba, Netherlands-Antilles, The Caribbean. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at The University of Missouri. He is board certified in Gastroenterology. A few of his special clinical interests include colon cancer screening, abdominal pain, and inflammatory bowel disease. When not working or spending time with his family and friends, you will find him in the outdoors hunting, fishing or hiking.

Summit Gastroenterology Kit Bartalos, D.O.

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Syed M. Khalid, M.D. Remarkable Patient Care, Trusted Results 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com Dr. Bartalos was born and raised in Kansas City. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University and went on to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences for his medical degree. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri and finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology. He is board certified in Gastroenterology. His area of special interest is inflammatory bowel disease. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and most importantly, time with his family.

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Kristi L. Ott, APRN-C, Nurse Practitioner Remarkable Patient Care, Trusted Results 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.

Summit Gastroenterology Mary Lynne Lucido, M.D. 110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com

Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Vadsana Smith, APRN-C, Nurse Practitioner Remarkable Patient Care, Trusted Results 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

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

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Summit Gastroenterology

Frank Totta, D.O.

Mallory Grassmuck, MS, RD, LD

110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com

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

As Summit GI’s first staffed dietitian, Mallory Grassmuck’s career goal is to educate, facilitate and motivate those whose overall health can be improved by making knowledgeable food choices. “The role of diet in gastrointestinal disorders is the key to a better quality of life,” says Mallory. Teaching patients how to make small changes that fit into their lifestyle is essential to better health. Mallory is able to see a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroparesis, irritable bowel disease, diverticulitis, gastritis, food allergies and celiac disease. In May 2014, Mallory was recognized by the Kansas City Dietetic Association as Missouri’s Young Dietitian of the Year. In April 2015, Mallory received the Young Dietitian of the Year award-Kansas City from the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Mallory graduated with her master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition from University of Kansas Medical Center. She is thrilled to be helping patients with GI conditions overcome the daily battle of nutrition.

Summit Gastroenterology Amy Waller, B.C., A.N.P. 110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com

HEARING AID SPECIALIST Rita’s Hearing Center & Repairs Rita Harman, M.O., Lic BIC-HIS

Amy Waller was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri. She received her undergraduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia with honors and her masters degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with honors. Amy has over 16 years of GI experience and is certified as a Clinical Specialist by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She emphasizes wellness and self-care by giving patients the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions. Amy and her husband reside in Lee’s Summit with their two children. She enjoys exercising, yoga, shopping and spending time with her family.

1914 N. Plymouth Road, Independence, MO 64058 (816) 796-8165 www.ritashearingindep.com

Summit Gastroenterology Andrea Gray, A.P.R.N. 110 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., Ste. 530 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 o (816) 554-3838 • f (816) 554-1634 www.summitgi.com

Andrea Gray was born in Seattle, Washington. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Missouri and her master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with honors. Andrea has over 15 years of Gastroenterology experience and is certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She is a member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, the American Nurses Association, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her treatment philosophy is to empower her patients with the knowledge needed to successfully traverse through and ultimately manage their own disease processes. Her special interests include management of irritable bowel syndrome and other functional gastrointestinal disorders with the use of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques. Andrea and her husband have two children. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors hiking and kayaking, and is a long distance runner.

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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 stmaryskc.com Dr. Mundhenke graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1978 and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He specializes in Internal Medicine.

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Robert T. Caffrey, 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. Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D., FACOG

Blue Springs Internal Medicine David Voshall, MD, PhD Specializes in Internal Medicine 205 R.D. Mize Road, Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-9841 • f. 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com Dr. David Voshall specializes in Internal Medicine. He graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine in 1977 and has been practicing for 40 years.

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

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. 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.

Richard K. Gutknecht, M.D., FACOG

Kiersten M. Moreno, M.D.

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.

Timothy A. Hall, M.D., FACOG

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

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

ORTHOPEDICS

Debra K. Sims, WHNP, BC

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C.

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

Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Spine Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

St. Mary’s Gynecological Services Terry Morris, MD, FACOG 206 N.W. Mock Avenue, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-416-8650 • f. 816-416-8651 stmaryskc.com

ORTHODONTICS 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

Indiveri Orthodontics James B. Indiveri, D.M.D. Specialist in Orthodontics Board Certified – American Board of Orthodontics 300 North West R.D. Mize Rd. Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 229-1245 www.indiveriortho.com

Robert M. Drisko, II, M.D.

Dr. Robert M. Drisko II is an orthopedist specializing in injuries of the spine and general orthopedics. He was educated at Northwestern University as an undergraduate, the University of Kansas School of Medicine for medical school, the New York Orthopedic Hospital for orthopedic residency, and the New York Orthopedic Hospital for spine fellowship. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Jeffrey M. Bradley, M.D. Board Certified by American Sub-Specialty - Hand, Elbow 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 303-2400 www.dfportho.com

Board of Orthopaedic Surgery & Upper Extremity 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 North Kansas City, MO (816) 561-3003

Jeffrey M. Bradley, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon. His specialty training focuses on trauma, reconstruction, and disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed medical school training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Bradley completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI, and recently completed a Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Dr. Bradley is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). He continues to be involved with leadership development in the Emerging Leaders program through the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA).

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Paul Cowan, M.D., M.P.H. Board Eligible Sub-Specialty Sports Medicine 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Cowan is a Kansas City native who returns to join DFP as a Sports Medicine fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, his medical and master’s degrees from the University of Kansas, and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS. As part of his fellowship at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Dr. Cowan provided medical care for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, MLB’s Minnesota Twins, Gustavus-Adolphus college football, and area high schools. His interests are in athletic injuries to people of all ages including ACL reconstruction, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, rotator cuff repairs, and many more procedures for the knee, shoulder, and elbow. When not taking care of patients, Dr. Cowan enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and extended family. He also enjoys fitness, travel, and cooking.

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ORTHOPEDICS

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C.

Andre Jakoi, M.D.

Paul F. Nassab, M.D.

Board Eligible Sub-Specialty Spine Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Jakoi comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in all facets of spine disorders. His special interests in spine surgery include the use of minimally invasive surgery for degenerative conditions, adult deformity, trauma and complex reconstruction. He completed his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC and orthopedic surgery residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. He was then awarded a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Jakoi is especially committed to the practice of evidence-based medicine and is actively involved in advancing the field of orthopedics through research.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Nathan Kiewiet, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty - Foot & Ankle Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Nathan J. Kiewiet, MD comes to DFP Orthopaedics as a fellowship trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. He has special interest and training in the treatment of complex foot and ankle problems, including complex trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, and Charcot deformity. He also has expertise in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of flatfoot deformities, bunions, and toe deformities. He has extensive experience with total ankle replacement and revision total ankle replacement He obtained fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at Harborview Medical Center/University of Washinton in Seattle, WA. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Grand Rapids, MI. He accepts transfers of patients with complex foot and ankle problems from outlying facilities without foot and ankle expertise.

Paul F. Nassab, M.D., comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in trauma, reconstruction, and disorders of the hand, elbow, and shoulder. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his graduate degree at the Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his post Doctoral Fellowship in Combined Hand at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. C. Craig Satterlee, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Shoulder & Upper Extremity Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Satterlee received his medical degree and general orthopedic training from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Subsequently, he was the senior Anne C. Kane Fellow in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the New York Orthopedic Hospital – Columbia Presbyterian Hospital directed by the nationally recognized Dr. Charles S. Neer II. Dr. Satterlee sees patients with general orthopedic problems. His expertise and focus is in disorders of the shoulder and elbow.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Jeffrey A. Krempec, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Krempec is Fellowship trained in Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, and Replacement at Washington University Orthopaedics Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Missouri. He has had fellowship training in total joint revision: surgery performed when joint replacements have worn out, failed, or become infected. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI and subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Alexandra J. Strong, M.D. Board Certified by American Certified in Sports Medicine 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 303-2400 www.dfportho.com

Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 North Kansas City, MO (816) 561-3003

Alexandra J. Strong obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She then went on to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, where she finished an internship in general surgery. Dr. Strong’s special interests lie in treatment of the shoulder and knee with an emphasis in sports medicine. and is Sports Medicine Certified.

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ORTHOPEDICS Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Christopher L. Wise, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty – Trauma Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Wise comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained Orthopedic Trauma surgeon with special interest in complex fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, and lower extremity. He has expertise in fractures that have failed to heal (nonunion), become infected, or have healed with deformity (malunion). He obtained his medical degree from Saint Louis University, completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at Michigan State University and then obtained further subspecialty expertise in Orthopedic Trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

PHARMACY Marr’s Pharmacy Larry Link, R.Ph St. Mary’s Professional Bldg. 205 N.W. R.D. Mize Rd., Suite 104 Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 229-7755

PODIATRY

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Zachary Roberts, M.D. Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty Trauma Surgery 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 Independence, MO 64057 North Kansas City, MO (816) 303-2400 (816) 561-3003 www.dfportho.com

Dr. Roberts is a board certified, fellowship trained, orthopedic trauma surgeon who specializes in providing care to patients with fractures. His special interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, as well as periarticular fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Dr Roberts also has experience treating many post traumatic complications such as deformity, nonunion, and infection. Dr. Roberts received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and his medical doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Roberts completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA, and then completed an additional year of fellowship training in orthopedic trauma care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Following his fellowship, he returned to OU Medical center (Oklahoma’s only Level 1 trauma center) where, for 8 1/2 years, he held a faculty position with OU College of Medicine and helped teach resident orthopedic surgeons to provide care for patients with traumatic injuries.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Erich J. Lingenfelter M.D. Board Certified by American Certified in Sports Medicine 19550 E. 39th Street, Ste. 410 Independence, MO 64057 (816) 303-2400 www.dfportho.com

Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Ste. 600 North Kansas City, MO (816) 561-3003

Erich J. Lingenfelter M.D. comes to DFP orthopedics as a fellowship trained shoulder and elbow surgeon specializing in complex shoulder and elbow pathology including trauma, revision shoulder and elbow surgery and all surgically treatable shoulder and elbow conditions. He has particular interest in stabilization of shoulder instability, primary and revision rotator cuff repair, total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopic treatment of the stiff elbow. He obtained his undergraduate degree at UMKC and his graduate degree from UMKC school of medicine. He completed two fellowships in shoulder and elbow surgery, one at the University of Zurich-Balgrist, Switzerland and also a visiting clinician fellowship at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is fluent in German and English

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

Heartland Podiatry, P.C. Ryan P. Frank, D.P.M 2406 East R.D. Mize Road Independence, MO 64057 (816) 478-FEET (3338) 2000 SE Blue Pkwy, Suite 120, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64131 816-444-1100 www.heartlandpodiatry.com

Heartland Podiatry, P.C. Jackie Pyle, D.P.M 2406 East R.D. Mize Road Independence, MO 64057 (816) 478-FEET (3338) 6675 Holmes Road, Suite 330, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131 816-444-1100 www.heartlandpodiatry.com

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HEALTH AGENCIES

Local agencies handle special health needs • CANCER ACTION

Address: 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence Phone: 816-350-8881 Website: www.canceractionkc.org Social Media: Facebook Executive Director: Karla Nichols More Info: Cancer Action offers assistance to those with cancer as well as their family and friends. Programs and services are free and include practical and direct services, educational assistance and wellness programs. Cancer Action has three office locations: Independence, Overland Park and Wyandotte County. Mission: “No one should have to face cancer alone.” Funding: Cancer Action is funded by donations, grants, investment income, special events and help from the United Way.

• CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED

Address: 3675 S. Noland Road, Suite 110, Independence (East office); 1010 W. 39th St., Kansas City, (Main office) Phone: 816-531-0045 Website: www.cddkc.org Social Media: Facebook and Twitter @ cdd_kc Chief Executive Officer and President: Sarah Mudd More Info: In 2016, Special Neighbors merged with Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD). It provides community living services through housing, residential care and day habilitation programs every day of the year to developmentally disabled individuals 16 years and older who live within Jackson County. A private, non-profit corporation founded in 1972, CDD maintains a nationally recognized quality of service standards for housing and community placement options and opportunities. CDD’s mission is to support persons

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with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. The combined agencies serve more than 200 people in Jackson County. Funding: CDD relies on donations from the community and receives assistance from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County.

• COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Address: 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence Phone: 816-254-3652 Website: www.thecmhs.com Social Media: Facebook President and Chief Executive Officer: Joy Copeland More Info: CMHS helps those who have difficulty managing daily situations, those with serious mental illness, and their families. CMHS offers addiction recovery, outpatient and crisis services, community support, family and youth services, mental health court and the Healthcare Home program. Funding: CMHS is assisted by the Missouri Department of Mental Health, Jackson County COMBAT, the Jackson County Behavioral Health Fund various community foundations and funds, and the United Way. CMHS also accepts direct contributions.

• PLANNED PARENTHOOD INDEPENDENCE HEALTH CENTER

Address: 815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independence Phone: 816-252-3803 Website: www.ppgreatplains.org and click on “make an appointment” Social Media: Twitter @ppgreatplains, Continued on page 54

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• RACHEL HOUSE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS

Facebook President and Chief Executive Officer: Laura McQuade More info: Planned Parenthood offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including cancer screenings, Sexually-Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment, transgender care, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), menopausal symptom management and abortion. It is a leading voice in the reproductive rights movement working to ensure every individual, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation, receives the high quality, specialized care they need. Planned Parenthood Great Plains also operates health centers in Gladstone, midtown Kansas City and Overland Park. Funding: Planned Parenthood receives funding from private donors and grants.

Address: (two Eastern Jackson County locations:) 815 N. Noland Road, Suites 4-5, Independence; 1240 N.E. Windsor Dr., Lee’s Summit; other locations are in the Northland and Kansas City, MO Phone: 816-921-5050 Website: www.rachelhouse.org (for clients) or www.rachelhousefriends.org (for volunteers and donors) Social Media: Facebook: Rachel House or Friends of Rachel House, Twitter: @ RHFriends, Instagram: RachelHouseKC President and Chief Executive Office: Kathy Edwards More info: The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City has merged with Rachel House under the Rachel House name. Rachel House offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, pregnancy education classes and community referrals. - Debbie Coleman-Topi

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HOSPITALS

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• ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER

TMC Lakewood [Submitted]

More info: TMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medical Centers, is a 110bed acute care hospital which serves Address: 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Eastern Jackson County. Key specialty Blue Springs services include obstetrical/gynecoPhone: 816-228-5900 logical, orthopedics, digestive disease Website: www.stmaryskc.com specialists, an in-patient psychiatric Number of employees: 575 unit dedicated to older adults and a CEO: Deb Ohnoutka large dental clinic. A 118-bed longCNO: Sarah Gonzalez term care center is located within the facility, as well. TMC Lakewood offers More info: As of early 2015, St. Mary’s A $59 million expansion project at Centerpoint Medical Center will add three floors primary care clinics on-site and in Medical Center is part of Prime Healthand increase capacity from 221 acute-care private beds to 269. It is scheduled to Independence, Grain Valley and Raycare. St. Mary’s services include an open in March 2018. [Examiner photo] town, as well as walk-in clinics in Indeemergency department, chest pain, pendence-based Hy-Vee stores. stroke and breast centers, radiation, imaging and rehabilitation services. • CENTERPOINT MEDICAL Unique features: TMC Lakewood The hospital, first constructed a decade oncology, rehabilitation center, outpa- serves Eastern Jackson County as a CENTER tient therapy, wound center, and hyago, incorporated advanced medical public hospital. TMC Lakewood feaAddress: 19600 E. 39th St., Indepen- technology and was purposely built perbaric medicine center and inpatient tures a labor and delivery center, knee, dence rehabilitation center. with future expansion in mind. hip and joint replacement orthopedic Phone: 816-698-7000 Special Features: St. Mary’s offers The current $59 million expansion programs and long-term care center as Website: www.centerpointmedical. several special features designed to project is well underway and will add well as primary care clinics and family com provide senior citizens more privacy 48 hospital beds and 16 inpatient remedicine residency programs. Number of employees: more than 1,300 habilitation beds. When complete, the and a warmer environment, including Lakewood Family Birthplace is a Chief Executive Officer: David Williams expansion will increase capacity from devices for better sight and hearing, new, 19-bed labor, delivery, recovery warmed blankets, extra seating for 221 acute-care private beds to 269. An and post-partum area in which the More info: Centerpoint Medical families and non-slip floors. inpatient rehab unit is scheduled to patient remains in one room throughCenter, part of HCA Midwest Health, open in March 2018 and will include a out their stay. The area supports more features comprehensive services spegymnasium and fitness center as well than 1,500 births annually. Lakewood’s cializing in cancer care with the Sarah as a dining room for full-service thera• TMC LAKEWOOD orthopedic center of excellence is recCannon Cancer Institute at Centerpy and rehabilitation. Address: 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, ognized nationally by The Joint Compoint Medical Center and the only LevAdditional ICU beds will support the Kansas City. mission as an Advanced Certified Total el II trauma center in Eastern Jackson high level of care available with availPhone: 816-404-7000 Joint Replacement (hips and knees) County. Centerpoint also offers stroke ability of the complex trauma center. In Website: www.trumed.org/lakewood Program. and chest pain, orthopedic, neuro2016, Centerpoint also expanded their Number of employees: 1,116 science. women’s services including emergency room to better serve the CEO: Charlie Shields obstetrics and neonatal care, along community. Continued on page 56 COO: Lynette Wheeler with a full complement of outpatient

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HOSPITALS HOSPITALS

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• SAINT LUKE’S EAST

Address: 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-347-5000 Website: www.saintlukeskc.org Number of Employees: more than 1,200 CEO: Ron Baker More info: Saint Luke’s East Hospital is a member of 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. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. Since opening in 2006, the hospital has continually grown to meet the area’s needs with expansions every year from 2007 to 2016. Saint Luke’s East Hospital offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour Emergency Department and Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, accredited Chest Pain Center, maternity unit with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, nationally accredited Breast Center with3-D mammography, com-

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prehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, robotic surgery, and Hip & Knee Center. In addition, patients have access to lifesaving heart and stroke protocols developed by the world-renowned Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute.

eral diagnostic, ultrasound, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy with state-of-the-art equipment designed for the hospital’s pediatric population, providing better images to diagnose children using the necessary precise imaging and lowdose radiation. General diagnostic walk-ins are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

ported by a medical staff of more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. Services include: a Level III Trauma Center, Accredited in Cardiac Care and a Primary Stroke Center, as well as a variety of outpatient care such as the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Urgent Care, physical therapy and sleep medicine. In addition, LSMC recently achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation which recognizes nation-leading communication with our nursing team. Construction is underway for our brand-new third floor to enhance care for our orthopedic, spine and rehab patients and to create space for the new Maternity Unit – all of which will be opening the Summer 2018. Lee’s Summit Medical Center was named the 2017 Lee’s Summit Chamber Business of the Year for the category of businesses with more than 20 employees.

• CHILDREN’S MERCY EAST

Address: 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence Phone: 816-478-5200 Website: www.childrensmercy.org/ Patients and Families/Locations and Directions/East/Specialty Clinics Number of employees: 110 President and Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Randall O’Donnell More info: Children’s Mercy East is a not-for-profit hospital. In addition to the specialty clinics listed in the above website link, rheumatology and nutrition soon will be added. Children’s Mercy offers an imaging center (gen-

• LEE’S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER

Address: 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-282-5000 Website: www.leesummitmedicalcenter.com Number of employees: more than 500 CEO: Matt Sogard More info: Lee’s Summit Medical Center (LSMC) is part of HCA Midwest Health, the area’s largest healthcare network and 2nd largest employer in Kansas City. All services are sup-

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COMMUNITY

Animal shelter a not-for-profit, no-kill agency Great Plains SPCA operates the Regional Animal Shelter in Independence, as well as a companion shelter in Merriam, Kansas. Both are no-kill animal welfare agencies, with a 96 percent live-release rate. The not-for-profit shelter offers pet adoptions, lost pet reunions, afford-

able veterinary care for all, community betterment projects and a variety of programs and events for the public. For example, children can learn about animals and meet them at the shelter during the Young Heroes for Pets Camp, which has several summer sessions. Pawtini at Union Station in March

often is Great Plains’ biggest fundraiser, and the shelter hosts other fundraising events throughout the year. Nate Meador took over as President/CEO this year. The Great Plains SPCA Regional Animal Shelter is at 21001 E. Missouri 78 in eastern Independence. Phone: 816-621-7722.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/greatplainsSPCA. Website: www.greatplainsspca.org. On the website you can browse through photos and profiles of available cats, dogs and some other household animals. - Staff

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Groups’ goal is growing the local economy Local economic development councils work with companies interested in coming to the community.They generally offer data on a city’s demographics, as well as other information, including land ready for development and buildings on the market. • THE BLUE SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. is a branch of Blue Springs city government. The economic development manager is Mark Stombaugh. Phone: 816-622-4004. Web: www.bluespringsgov.com/1634/ Economic-Development-Council • THE LEE’S SUMMIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is at 218 S.E. Main St. Its president and CEO is Rick

McDowell. Phone: 816-525-6617. Web: www.leessummit.org/ • THE INDEPENDENCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is at 201 N. Forest Ave, in the Ennovation Center. Its president is Tom Lesnak. Phone: 816-252-5777. Web: www.inedc.biz/ • THE GRAIN VALLEY PARTNERSHIP was formed at the beginning of 2017 with the merger of the Chamber of Commerce and the city’s economic development office. It’s at 1450 S.W. Eagles Parkway. The CEO is Rob Harrington. Phone: 816-847-2627. Web: www.growgrainvalley.org and www.grainvalleychamber.org

• CHAMBERS Chambers of commerce are groups of local businesses. In addition to promoting business interests, several in the area hold large annual festivals, such as Santa-Cali-Gon Days in Independence, the Grain Valley Fest, Oktoberfest in Lee’s Summit and the Fall Fun Festival in Blue Springs. Area chambers hold monthly luncheons with speakers on business or other issues.

Web: www.bluespringschamber.com/ • INDEPENDENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 210 W. Truman Road. The chamber’s president and CEO is Hap Graff, the 2017 chair of the board is Tom Waters of Corporate Copy Print. Phone: 816-252-4745. Web: http://ichamber.biz/

• LEE’S SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 220 S.W. Main St. (downtown in the depot). The chamber’s president is Tim Arbeiter, the 2017 board chair is Tyler Morehead of the Morehead • BLUE SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 1000 W. Main St. The chamber’s Agency. Phone: 816-524-2424. president is Lara Vermillion, the 2017 Web: www.lschamber.com/ chairman of the board is Yvonne Hall of Blue Ridge Bank & Trust. – Jeff Fox Phone: 816-229-8558.

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JACKSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Jackson County a population hub for state JACKSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE FRANK WHITE JR., a Democrat, is serving a term that runs through 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3333. SHERIFF MIKE SHARP, a Democrat, was elected to a third four-year term in 2016. He can be reached at 816-524-4302.

the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four years. The voters adopted the current charter in 1972. 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.

THE LEGISLATURE

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 DISCOUNTY PROSTRICT IS REPREECUTOR JEAN SENTED BY SCOTT PETERS BAKER, BURNETT, D-Kansas a Democrat, was City. He was first elected to a second elected in 1998, and full term in 2016. he is the 2017 chair She can be reached of the Legislature. at 816-881-3555. He can be reached at 816-881-3076. The district is shaped a little like an upside Jackson County, with an estimated July down “U,” with the west side of Kansas 1, 2016, population of 691,801, is home to City and downtown, then east to I-435 four of the largest cities in the state. and angling south and west to include Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city the stadiums and the Blue Ridge Crossing with 475,378 residents (many in Platte area on the eastern edge of Kansas City. and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 In• THE 2ND dependence at 117,225, No. 6 Lee’s Sum- DISTRICT IS REPREmit at 95,094 (some in Cass County) and SENTED BY ALFRED No. 11 Blue Springs at 54,148. Overall, JORDAN, D-Kanabout half of the county’s residents live in sas City, who was Kansas City and about half live in Eastern elected in 2014. He Jackson County. can be reached at The county operates with executive, 816-881-3806. The legislative and judicial branches. The district covers much executive runs the county day to day, of central, east although the prosecutor and sheriff also and south Kansas City, from just east of are elected and run their offices indedowntown to just east of the Grandview pendently of the executive. Legislators, Triangle.

• THE 3RD DISTRICT IS REPRESENTED BY DENNIS WAITS, D-Independence. He was first elected in 1986 and is serving his eighth term. He can be reached at 816-8814441. The district includes Sugar Creek and Independence north of Interstate 70, stretching from Interstate 435 to the Little Blue River. • THE 4TH DISTRICT IS REPRESENTED BY DAN TARWATER, D-Kansas City. He can be reached at 816-8813362. The district includes Grandview and much of south Kansas City, generally the southwest corner of the county. • THE 5TH DISTRICT IS REPRESENTED BY GREG GROUNDS, R-Blue Springs. He was first elected in 2006 and is serving his third term. He can be reached at 816881-4476. North of Interstate 70, it includes everything east of the Little Blue River, including parts of Independence, plus Buckner, Levasy and Sibley. South of I-70, 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. 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 GARRY BAKER, D-Buckner. He can be reached at 816881-4477. He was appointed in January 2016 after Frank White was selected as county executive. 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 is in her second term. 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 can be reached at 816-8814423. The district covers roughly the southern one-third of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City. – Staff

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FEDERAL DELEGATION

A diverse delegation represents us in DC Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Her Kansas City office is at 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 101, Kansas City, Mo., 64111. Phone: 816-421-1639 Web site: http://mccaskill.senate. gov/

5721. His Kansas City office is at 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo., 64105. Phone: 816-471-7141. Web site: http:// blunt.senate.gov/

Phone: 816-833-4545. His Kansas City office is at 101 W. 31st St. Phone: 816842-4545.

• U.S. REP. SAM GRAVES, a Republican from Tarkio, represents Missouri’s 6th District, which includes generally • SEN. ROY BLUNT, a Republican from the northern third of Missouri, plus a Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second large part of Eastern Jackson County six-year term in 2016. that runs from eastern Independence ROY BLUNT Blunt sits on these committees: • U.S. REP. EMAN- REPUBLICAN south generally in the Interstate 470 Appropriations (chair of the SubcomUEL CLEAVER II, area, but includSENATOR mittee on the Departments of Labor, a Democrat from ing the west side Health and Human Services, Education Kansas City, represents Missouri’s of Blue Springs, and Related Agencies); Commerce, Sci- 5th District, which includes almost and reaching as far ence and Transportation (chair of the all of Independence, most of Lee’s south as Missouri Subcommittee on Aviation Operation, Summit, the east side of Blue Springs, 291 and U.S. 50 Safety and Security); and Rules and Grain Valley and Oak Grove south of in Lee’s Summit. Administration; and the Select ComInterstate 70, Kansas City south of the Graves was elected mittee on Intelligence. He is vice chair Missouri River as well as Ray, Lafayette to a ninth two-year of the Senate Republican Conference. and Saline counties. He was elected to a term in 2016. SAM GRAVES His Washington office is at 260 seventh two-year term in 2016. Graves is chair REPUBLICAN Senate Russell Office Building, WashHe is on the of the House 6TH DISTRICT ington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224House Financial Subcommittee on Services CommitHighways and Transit and also sits on Blue Hills Rest Home, Inc. is just that – tee and two of its the Armed Services Committee. subcommittees – His Washington office is at 1135 a home, with unique distinction, Housing and InsurLongworth House Office Building, providing our residents with a happy, ance (where he is Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202comfortable environment. the ranking mem225-7041. His Kansas City office is at ber), and Oversight 11724 N.W. Plaza Circle, Suite 900, and Investigations. Kansas City, Mo., 64153. Phone: 816His Washington EMANUEL CLEAVER II 792-3976. DEMOCRAT office is at 2335 5TH DISTRICT Rayburn House – Jeff Fox Caring people Taking Care of People Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Phone: 202225-4535. His Independence office is at 211 W. Maple Ave., on the Square.

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COLLEGES IN EJC

Colleges offer 2- and 4-year program options • MCC-BLUE RIVER Metropolitan Community College’s Independence campus serves approximately 3,300-3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri 78 in eastern Independence as one of the five MCC campuses in the metro area. Blue River currently offers a strong general education program while offering 12 two-year degree programs leading to transfer to a four-year college or ending with an associate degree. Associate degree programs include business, teaching, biology, chemistry, accounting, computer science, cyber security, computer systems and engineering administration and computer use support. One of Blue River’s top programs is the Public Safety Institute, which trains police officers, firefighters and EMT-paramedic personnel. It also offers a presti-

gious music and theater program. The school also offers adult education classes, certificate programs and professional development classes. It also now offers Trailblazer Collegiate Academy, an early college program that allows high school students to earn an associate degree while also earning their high school diplomas at the same time. Student services are also available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the academic resource center. Student life also includes several clubs and organizations, including Students Activities Council, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors, Science Club, Christian Challenge, Online Gaming Club, Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City, Pre-Health Professions Society, Umbrella Club, Veterans Club, Owl in the Oak Collective and Hacky Sack Society.

Student government was also started in the 2016-17 school year. Students also plan and execute the All For The Children event each year, which includes an Easter egg hunt, a 5K walk/run, dental and health screenings, self-defense classes for children, child ID kits, entertainment, food, activity and vendor booths and other fun activities. Its main goal is to educate parents about parenting and child development, and by building community support for children and their families. Students can also cheer on the Trailblazers men’s and women’s soccer programs competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association. 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.

Besides MCC-Blue River, Eastern Jackson County offers several other opportunities for higher education. These include: • MCC-LONGVIEW Metropolitan Community College’s Lee’s Summit campus offers a general education program and 12 other twoyear 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, geographical information systems, computer science and computer systems and software development. Student life also includes more than two dozen clubs and organizations and fields teams in the National Junior

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COLLEGES IN EJC Students walk between classes on the MCC-Blue River campus. The campus, which is part of the Metropolitan Community College district, is home to approximately 3,300 students. [Brian Davidson | Examiner file photo]

ucation/school administration, teaching, counselor education, business administration, ethical strategic leadership, computer science, computer information systems and information technology, cybersecurity and information assurance, social gerontology and occupational safety management, and a doctorate in cooperative educational leadership. In addition to on-campus study, the school offers online programs, which cover both undergraduate and post-graduate curriculum in a range of areas. Prospective students can solicit more More information can be found by call- information by email at summitcenter@ ing 816-833-0524 or visiting the website: ucmo.edu or by phone at 816-347-1612. www.graceland.edu/about-gu/indepenThe school’s website is http://www. dence-campus.cfm. ucmo.edu/summitcenter/.

• INDEPENDENCE COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY Founded in 1960, the school, located at 815 W. 23rd Street in Independence, trains students in cosmetology (hair and nails), salon services, esthetics and spa • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-INDEPENservices following the CIDESCO and DENCE Pivot Point training curriculums. Graceland University, based in Lamoni, The school is also a working beauty Iowa, has an Independence campus a few salon, is licensed through the Missouri blocks west of the Independence Square State Board of Cosmetology and Barber at 1401 W. Truman Road. Examiners and is accredited by the NaThe Community of Christ-sponsored tional Accrediting Commission of Career school’s flagship program is its School Arts and Sciences. of Nursing, an 18-month long, 65-credInterested students can tour the college it hour bachelor of science in nursing 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through program for students who already have Saturday by appointment with an admisan associate degree. The program admits sions representative. about 50 students every June. More information can be found by callThe Edmund J. Gleazer School of Eding 816-252-4247 or visiting the website: ucation offers an undergraduate degree www.hair-skin-nails.com/ in elementary education and a master’s degree in education. • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI An online dual bachelor’s degree in The University of Central Missouri’s business administration and organizalocal presence serves the Kansas City area tional leadership is offered through the from Lee’s Summit. C.H. Sandage School of business. It is The school’s Summit Center campus at designed for students who have an asso- 850 N.W. Chipman Road offers underciate of arts degree or at least 48 hours of graduate completion programs in several college credit. areas, including child and family develThe Community of Christ Seminary at opment, computer science, cybersecuthe Independence campus offers a twority, nursing, psychology, social work, year, 10-course, 30-hour Master of Arts criminal justice and general studies. in Religion (MAR). Apply by May 31 to Graduate and doctoral programs inbegin in the fall. clude master’s degrees in education, ed-

• PARK UNIVERSITY Park University has three remote locations south of the river – one in Independence (20101 E. Jackson Drive), another in downtown Kansas City (911 Main Street, Suite 300) and a new one in Lenexa, Kansas (starting in fall 2017) – that serve students in courses that can be completed in accelerated eight-week sessions rather than the standard 16-week semester. Additionally, the school offers five start times per year: a pair in the fall and spring each, and one in the summer. Park University, which has its main campus in Parkville, offers a variety of associate, bachelor and graduate degree programs. Courses are offered on daytime, evening or weekend schedules. Prospective students can request information by calling 1-888-775-8401, send email to independence@park.edu or visit the website at http://www.park.edu/ campus-centers/missouri/mo-kcarea. html • COLUMBIA COLLEGE The Kansas City campus of the school based in Columbia, Mo., offers four sessions per school year – early fall, late fall, winter and spring. The school offers a variety of associate, bachelor and master degree programs at the Kansas City campus and online. The campus is located in the Blue Ridge

Tower at 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 400, in Kansas City, near the intersection of U.S. 40 and Interstate 70 on the border of Independence. School personnel can be contacted at 816-795-1515. The school’s website is https://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/kansascity.aspx.

• WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY The Fulton, Mo.-based private university serves the Kansas City area through a location in Blue Springs. William Woods University offers graduate studies in business and education. A terminal degree in educational leadership is offered through the Blue Springs location. The school also offers online courses for undergraduate and graduate programs that run on eight-week cycles that offer flexibility to start and stop at the students’ leisure. The school campus is located at Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive. More information on the school can be found at the school’s website: www. williamwoods.edu. Prospective students can solicit information by phone at 1-573-449-8170 or by email at Evening@WilliamWoods.edu. • NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY National American University’s Independence campus offers on-campus and online learning opportunities in both bachelor and master degree studies. The for-profit, private university’s local location specializes in three studies: business, health care and information technology. Additionally, National American University offers enhanced accessibility for active and former military personnel a reduced tuition rate for members of the armed forces and military partnerships. The school is located at 3620 Arrowhead Ave. in Independence, near the intersection of 39th Street and Missouri 291. More information can be sought at 816412-7700 or 866-628-1288 (toll free), by email at indadmissions@national.edu and at the school’s website, national.edu. – Karl Zinke

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School districts serving EJC communities

• INDEPENDENCE SCHOOLS

• Buckner Elementary, 013 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, 816-6507400; Pam Fore, principal • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 East U.S. 24 Circle, Independence, 816650-7158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; Emily Cross, principal

HIGH SCHOOLS • Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Road, 816-521-5350; Pam Boatright, principal • Van Horn High School, 1109 S. Arlington Ave., 816-521-5360; Randy Maglinger, principal • William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road, 816-521-5355; Mike Becker, principal

MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, 2800 S. Hardy, 816-521-5380; Cristin Nowak, principal • George Caleb Bingham Middle School, 1716 S. Speck Road, 816-5215490; Brett Playter, principal • James Bridger Middle School, 18200 E. Missouri 78, 816-521-5375; Jeff Williams, principal • Pioneer Ridge Middle School, 1656 S. Speck Road, 816-521-5385; Michael Estes, principal

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Abraham Mallinson Elementary, 709 N. Forest Ave., Sugar Creek, 816-5215530; Sarah Brown, principal • Alexander Proctor Elementary, 1403 W. Linden, 816-521-5440; Amy Hawley, principal • Blackburn Elementary, 17302 R.D. Mize Road, 816-521-5395; Sara Terrill, principal • Bryant Elementary, 827 W. College, 816-521-5400; Jon Pye, principal • Christian Ott Elementary, 1525 N. Noland Road, 816-521-5435; Ronnee Laughlin, principal • Fairmount Elementary, 120 N. Cedar Ave., 816-521-5405; Jeff Anger, principal • Glendale Elementary, 2611 Lee’s Summit Road, 816-521-5510; Todd Siebert, principal • John W. Luff Elementary, 3700 S. Delaware Ave., 816-521-5415; Melissa Carver, principal • Korte Elementary, 2437 S. Hardy Ave., 816-521-5430; Ron Alburtus, principal • Little Blue Elementary, 2020 Quail Drive, 816-521-5480; Joe Armin, principal • Mill Creek Elementary, 2601 N. Liber-

Children in Heather Spence’s second grade class at William Southern Elementary play with their newly hatched chicks. The project was aired on YouTube Live and incorporated into several lessons for the class as well as classes districtwide and in other school districts. [Examiner file photo] ty, 816-521-5420; Lindsey Miller, principal • Randall Elementary, 509 Jennings, 816-521-5445; Bobby McCutcheon, principal • Santa Fe Trail Elementary, 1301 S. Windsor, 816-521-5450; Gib Rito, principal • Spring Branch Elementary, 20404 E. Truman Road, 816-521-5455; Aaron Kirchhoff, principal • Sugar Creek Elementary, 11424 Gill, Sugar Creek, 816-521-5460; Shellie Dumas, principal • Sycamore Hills Elementary, 15208 E. 39th St., 816-521-5465; Amber Miller, principal • Thomas Hart Benton Elementary, 429 S. Leslie, 816-521-5390; Leslie Hochsprung, principal • Three Trails Elementary, 11801 E. 32nd St., 816-521-5470; Kevin Lathrom, principal • William Southern Elementary, 4300 Phelps Road, 816-521-5475; Gwenn Tauveli, principal

OTHER • Hanthorn Early Education, 1511 S. Kings Highway, 816-521-5485; Amy Cox, principal • Sunshine Early Education Center, 18400 E. Salisbury Road, 816-521-5526; Patti White, principal • Independence Academy, 600 W. Mechanic, 816-521-5505; Rebecca Bressman, principal

FORT OSAGE SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCHOOLS • 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Blue Hills Elementary, 1911 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence, 816-650-7440; Monica Shane, principal

OTHER • Career and Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816650-7180; Mike Pantleo, 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; Kim Hawley, principal

• BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Robert Jerome, principal • Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; Charles Belt, principal • Freshman Center, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-974-3440; Brandon Martin, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3750; Charlie Weber, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 N.W. First St., 816-874-3470; Dallas Truex, principal • Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-8743580; Steve Cook, principal • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kevin Grover, principal • Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS Goddard, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816874-3600; Lizabeth White, principal • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kacey Roush, 3rd-5th principal • Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.E. Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan Crum, principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Ramona Dunn, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Park Road, 816-874-3650; Lori Reynolds, principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Kelly Flax, 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; Nick Goos, 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; Renee Murry, principal • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; Jennie Alderman, principal • William Yates Elementary, 3600 Davidson Road, 816-874-3740; Jan Castle, principal OTHER • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575 S.W. Liggett Road, 816-874-3680; Brian Harris, principal • Hall-McCarter Education Center, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-8743762; Rhonda Malone, director

• LEE’S SUMMIT SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS • Lee’s Summit High School, 400 S.E. Blue Pkwy., 816-986-2000; John Faulkenberry, principal ª Lee’s Summit North High School, 901 N.E. Douglas St., 816-986-3000; Jeff Meisenheimer, principal

• Lee’s Summit West High School, 2600 S.W. Ward Road, 816-986-4000; David Sharp, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Bernard C. Campbell Middle School, 1201 N.E. Colbern Road, 816-986-3175; Sherri Lewis, principal • Pleasant Lea Middle School, 630 S.W. Persels Road, 816-986-1175; Janette Miller, principal • Summit Lakes Middle School, 3500 S.W. Windemere Drive, 816-986-1377; David Carlson, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Cedar Creek Elementary, 2600 S.W. Third St., 816-986-1260; Jenifer Opie, principal • Greenwood Elementary, 805 W. Main St., Greenwood, 816-986-1320; Carrie Freeman, principal • Hawthorn Hill Elementary, 2801 S.W. Pryor Road, 816-986-3380; Carol Germano, principal • Hazel Grove Elementary, 2001 N.W. Blue Pkwy., 816-986-3310; Kristen Merrell, principal • Highland Park Elementary, 400 S.E. Millstone Ave., 816-986-2250; Jodi Mallette, principal • Lee’s Summit Elementary, 110 S.E. Green St., 816-986-3340; Tracy Sample, principal • Longview Farm Elementary, 1001 S.W. Longview Park Drive, 816-986-4180; Ryan Rostine, principal • Mason Elementary, 27600 E. Colbern Road, 816-986-2330; Beth Ratty, principal • Meadow Lane Elementary, 1421 N.E. Independence Ave., 816-986-3250; Sheryl Cochran, principal • Pleasant Lea Elementary, 700 S.W. Persels, 816-986-1230; Aaron Barnett, principal • Prairie View Elementary, 501 S.E. Todd George Pkwy., 816-986-2280; Amy Fennewald, principal • Richardson Elementary, 800 N.E. Blackwell Road, 816-986-2220; Lisa Detig, principal • Summit Pointe Elementary, 13100 E. 147th St., Kansas City, 816-986-4210; Heather Kenney, principal • Sunset Valley Elementary, 1850 S.E. Ranson Road, 816-986-4240; Greg Johnson, principal • Trailridge Elementary, 3651 S.W. Windemere Drive, 816-986-1290; Jeffrey Scalfaro, principal • Underwood Elementary, 1125 N.E.

Colbern Road, 816-986-3280; Anna McGraw, principal • Westview Elementary, 200 N.W. Ward Road, 816-986-1350; Dave Boulden, principal • Woodland Elementary, 12709 Smart Road, 816-986-2360; Stacy James, principal OTHER • Great Beginnings Early Education Center, 905 N.E. Bluestem Drive, 816-9862460; Kerry Boehm, principal • Miller Park Center, 600 S.E. Miller St., 816-986-1510; Kelly Twenter, director • Summit Ridge Academy, 2620 S.W. Ward Road, 816-986-4120; Andy Campbell, principal • Summit Technology Academy, 777 N.W. Blue Pkwy., Suite 3090, 816-9863410; Elaine Metcalf, director

• GRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS SECONDARY SCHOOLS • Grain Valley High School, 551 S.W. Eagles Pkwy., 816-847-5000; Jeremy Plowman, principal

• North Middle School, 31608 N.E. Pink Hill Drive, 816-994-4800; Theresa Nelson, principal • South Middle School, 901 S. Ryan Road, 816-229-3499; Jim Myers, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Matthews Elementary, 144 McQuerry Road, 816-229-4870; James Pinney, principal • Prairie Branch Elementary, 2100 Dillingham, 816-847-5070; Heather Gross, principal • Sni-A-Bar Elementary, 701 S.W. Eagles Pkwy., 816-847-5020; Carrie Reich, principal • Stony Point Elementary, 1001 Ryan Road, 816-847-7800; Scott Schmitt, principal OTHER • Early Childhood Special Education, 31604 N.E. Pink Hill Road, 816-994-4901; Shannon Jenkins, associate director

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Private schools offer an alternative for many families INDEPENDENCE

Construction is underway on St. Michael the Archangel High School in Lee’s Summit, which opens in August 2017. [St. Michael the Archangel photo]

CENTER PLACE RESTORATION SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, Restoration Administrator: Dan Schoenemann, school administrator Address: 819 W. Waldo Ave., Independence Phone: 816-252-1715 Website: cprsgoldeneagles.com FAMILY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grades: kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Administrator: Rita Schowengerdt, administrator Address: 11625 E. 15th St. S., Independence Phone: 816-836-1075 Website: familychristianacademy.net MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 8 Affiliation: Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Administrator: Eric Eckhoss, principal Address: 613 S. Main St., Independence Phone: 816-254-9409 Website: messiahlutheranschool.org

Affiliation: independent Administrator: Mary Childers, principal Address: 14709 E. 35th St., Independence Phone: 816-373-5938 Website: theschoolhouse.homestead. com

BLUE SPRINGS

NATIVITY OF MARY Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Administrator: Mary Parrish, principal Address: 10021 E. 36th Terrace, Independence Phone: 816-353-0284 Website: nativityofmary.org

MARILLAC THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Cornerstones of Care, behavioral health Administrator: Colleen Farley, principal Address: 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-224-9541 Website: marillac.org/marillac-therapeutic-day-school

NOVA CENTER SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: not-for-profit corporation, special education Administrator: Georgette Elder, principal Address: 2425 S. Hardy Ave., Independence Phone: 816-924-1703 Website: novacenter.org

PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church Administrator: Chuck Lawson, administrator Address: 1500 S.W. Clark Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0670 Website: plazaheights.org

THE SCHOOLHOUSE Grades: pre-kindergarten through grade 6

RAINBOW CENTER Grades: ages 3 through 21 Affiliation: day school, communication

disorders Administration: Marilu W. Herrick, executive director Address: 900 N.W. Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-229-3869 Website: rainbow-center.org

Administrator: Father Richard Rocha, president; Jodie Maddox, principal Address: Lee’s Summit Road, just off I-470 Phone: 816-763-4800 Website: https://smacatholic.org/

ST. JOHN LALANDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: St. John LaLande Catholic Church Administrator: Ann Wright, principal Address: 801 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-5895 Website: stjohnlalandeschool.com

OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 8 Affiliation: Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Administrator: Jodi Briggs, principal Address: 150 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-251-1150 Website: olplsschool.org

TIMOTHY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 8 Affiliation: Timothy Lutheran Ministries Administration: Ed Kuerschner, administrator of school ministries Address: 301 E. Wyatt Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-5300 Website: timothylutheranschool.com

LEE’S SUMMIT ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL HIGH SCHOOL New school, opens in August Grades: 9 through 12 Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph

SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Administrator: Linda Harrelson, head of school Address: 1450 S.W. Jefferson St., Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-525-1480 Website: summit-christian-academy. org SUMMIT VIEW ADVENTIST SCHOOL Grades: kindergarten through grade 9 Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist

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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS

School boards, officers work for the kids • INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative offices for the Independence School District are located at 201 N. Forest Ave. and can be reached by phone at 816-521-5300. The district’s website is isdschools.org. • DALE HERL serves as superintendent for the Independence School district. He began in 2013 with focuses on saving money and improving students’ preparation for the future. • DRED SCOTT serves as deputy superintendent and has been with the district since 2008. He is responsible for early education programs and curriculum instruction and assessment. • LANCE STOUT began serving as deputy superintendent in 2013. His re-

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sponsibilities include the departments of transportation, nutrition, technology, and athletics. •BRAD MACLAUGHLIN began serving as assistant superintendent for secondary education in 2013. He is responsible for instruction at the middle schools and high schools. • JANET RICHARDS became the assistant superintendent for elementary education in 2015. She is responsible for

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first elected in 2008, and his current term ends in 2022. Mallinson is also a pharmacist and the former mayor of Sugar Creek. • BLAKE ROBERSON, elected in 2002, is a director for the school board. His current term ends in 2020. Roberson works in the insurance industry and serves on the economic development council for Independence as well as on other community boards.

• FORT OSAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative offices for the Fort Osage School District are located at 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, and can be reached by phone at 816650-7000. The district’s website is fortosage.net. • JASON SNODGRASS serves as the superintendent of schools for the Fort Osage School District. His main goal is continued achievement for all grade levels, and he will oversee capital projects which were made possible by the bond issue approved in April. • ANISSA GASTIN is the assistant su-

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2018. She also SCHOOL LEADERSHIP works for Hallmark Continued from page 67 as a keepsake ornaperintendent of human resources. Her ment specialist. responsibilities include compensation • KELLY SCOTT and benefits for district employees. was elected to the •MARIA FLEMING is the assistant board this year. His superintendent of educational services. term ends in 2020. Her responsibilities include curricuScott previously lum, assessment, and student support. served the commu•STEVE MORGAN is an assistant sunity as a firefighter SNODGRASS perintendent. and a police officer, and he is now retired. BOARD OF EDUCATION • DAVID SHROUT began serving as a • FLOYD HAWKINS serves as president board member in 1987, and his curfor the Fort Osage Board of Education. rent term ends in 2020. In addition to He was elected in 2015, and his term his service to the district, Shrout is a ends 2018. Hawkins is a retired teach- farmer. er. • GARY THOMPSON serves as a mem• SHARON DANKENBRING serves as ber of the school board. First electvice president for the school board. ed in 1996, his current term ends in She was first elected in 1992. Her cur2020. Thompson is retired from Bank rent term ends in 2019. of America where he was senior vice •KIRK STOBART serves as vice presipresident. dent for the school board. He was first elected in 2011, and his current term • BLUE SPRINGS ends next year. Stobart also serves the SCHOOL DISTRICT community as a firefighter. •TIM BROWN is member of the board. Administrative offices for the Blue He was elected in 2016, and his term Springs School District are located at ends in 2019. 1801 N.W. Vesper and can be reached • DIANA RICE serves as a member of by phone at 816-874-3200. The disthe school board. She was first elected trict’s website is bssd.net. in 2006, and her current term ends in

•JIM FINLEY serves as superintendent for the Blue Springs School District. • ANNETTE SEAGO is a deputy superintendent. • SCOTT YOUNG is a deputy superintendent. • DAVE ADAMS is an assistant superintendent. • BILL COWLING is an assistant superintendent. •LESLIE EVANS is an assistant superintendent.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION • DALE FALCK is president of the Blue Springs Board of Education. He was first elected in 2014, and his current L term ends in 2020. Falck also works for w Primelending, a PlainsCapital Compar ny. f •KAY COEN is vice president for the c COEN WALKUP school board. She was first elected in 2014, and her current term ends in i 2020. Coen is a retired teacher with the e district. 2 •DAVE WALKUP serves as the fiscal a vice president of the school board. He s was elected in 2014, and his current o term ends in 2020. Walkup is also a small-business owner. m •KENT BRADFORD serves as a member 2 of the school board. His term runs from S BRADFORD CASEY 2015 to 2018. Bradford also works for t Bravo Solution. • JENNIFER CASEY is a member of m the school board. Elected in 2015, her h term ends in 2018. She also works for f Abacus CPAs. d • RHONDA GILSTRAP was elected in c 2016 and serves as a member of the school board. Her term ends in 2019. m Gilstrap also serves as a community h volunteer. f •DAVE WRIGHT was elected in 2016 GILSTRAP WRIGHT o and serves as a member of the school m reached by phone at 816-986-1000. board. His term ends in 2019. Wright The district’s website is lsr7.org. retired from the U.S. Department of m • DENNIS L. CARPENTER will begin Agriculture. his service as the new superintendent e for the Lee’s Summit School District on R • LEE’S SUMMIT s July 1. • JUDY HEDRICK will be the new assoSCHOOL DISTRICT ciate superintendent for business and m h operations as of the end of June. Administrative offices for the Lee’s f • KATIE COLLIER will be the new Summit School District are located associate superintendent of instruction at 301 N.E. Tudor Road and can be

and leadership. • DAVID SHARP will be the new assistant superintendent of secondary instruction. • JENNIFER CORUM will be the new assistant superintendent of elementary instruction. • JEFF MILLER will continue as the associate superintendent of human resources. • EMILY MILLER will continue as the assistant superintendent of special services.

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PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS

the board, was elected in 2011. His current term ends in 2020. Coleman owns a business in Grain Valley which helps people understand retirement and Medicare options. He is also president of the economic development council and president of the industrial development committee for Grain Valley. •TISHA HOMFELD serves as secretary for the board. She was first elected DOANE BALANGA CARPENTER WHITE in 2014, and her current term ends in 2020. Homfeld is employed by SMB Medical. • CHRIS BAMMAN has been a member BOARD OF EDUCATION of the board since 2009, and his current • BOB WHITE is the president of the term ends in 2018. He is also employed Lee’s Summit Board of Education. He by the University of Central Missouri as was first elected in 2013, and his curthe executive director of facilities planrent term ends April 2019. He retired ning and operations. Bamman is also from Lee’s Summit R-7 in 2007 and an elected member of the Grain Valley continues to serve the community. Board of Aldermen, Ward 1. CLARK FRITCHIE RUTHERFORD SMITH • JULIE DOANE serves as vice pres• JULIE GROFF is a member of the for 30 years, first as a teacher, then as services for the district. ident of the school board. She was school board. She was first elected in assistant principal, and then principal elected in 2015, and her term ends in 2004, and her current term ends in BOARD OF EDUCATION 2018. She works at The Logistics Store at the secondary level. 2019. Groff is also employed as a ser• EDDIE SAFFELL serves as president and for the University of Central Misvice coordinator for Phoenix Family. for the Grain Valley Board of Educa• GRAIN VALLEY souri in Lee’s Summit. She also serves • MICHAEL HACKETT has been a tion. He was elected in 2012, and his on several other community boards. member since 2004. His current term SCHOOL DISTRICT current term ends in 2018. Saffell is • PHYLLIS BALANGA serves as a ends in 2019. He is also an appointed also an assistant chief for the Central member of the board and was elected in member of the tax increment financing Administrative offices for the Grain Jackson County Fire Protection District commission for Grain Valley. Hackett 2012. Her term ends in 2019. She owns Valley School District are located at where he has served for over 26 years. Steppin’ Out - The Studio and volunis employed as a systems engineer at 31606 N.E. Pink Hill Road and can be •JEFF COLEMAN, vice president of teers with community organizations. Pomeroy IT Solutions in Lee’s Summit. reached by phone at 816-847-5006. • JACKIE CLARK serves as a board • JAN REDING began serving as a The district’s website is gvr5.net. member. She was elected in 2017, and member of the school board in 1999. •MARC SNOW serves as superinher term ends in 2020. Clark works Her current term ends in 2020. Reding tendent for the Grain Valley School for Ash Grove Cement Company as the District. He is committed to continued retired in 1998 after working as the director of government relations and building manager for the Power & Light success in a growing district. community affairs. Building in Kansas City for 37 years. •BETH MULVEY is the assistant super• KIM FRITCHIE serves as a board She also serves on six other community intendent of academic services for the member. She was elected in 2017, and boards and councils district. her term ends in 2020. Fritchie retired •BRAD WELLE is the assistant superfrom Lee’s Summit R-7 after 30 years intendent of student and community SNOW SAFFELL of service as a teacher and school administrator. • ADAM RUTHERFORD serves as a member of the school board and was elected in 2015. His term ends in 2018. Rutherford also works as a retirement specialist for Empower Retirement. • DENNIS SMITH serves as a board member. He was elected in 2017, and his term ends in 2020. Smith retired from Lee’s Summit R-7 after serving COLEMAN HOMFELD BAMMAN GROFF HACKETT REDING

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Libraries create lifelong learners

• MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Administrative Headquarters is at 15616 E. U.S. 24 in Independence. For questions, call 816-836-5200 or visit www.mymcpl.org. With passage of Proposition L in November 2016, Mid-Continent began in earnest on plans to expand and renovate its library branches. Among the projects will be automatic entrance doors and community rooms/collaboration spaces at most branches. Some, such as Colbern, will become destination branches with a complete interior renovation and special themes and programs. Grain Valley, eastern Independence and eastern Lee’s Summit will have whole new branches. Midwest Genealogy Center will have a 300-seat meeting room addition.

• BLUE SPRINGS NORTH BRANCH, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-2248772. • BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH BRANCH, 2220 S. Missouri 7, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-229-3571. • BUCKNER BRANCH, 19 E. Jefferson St., Buckner. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-650-3212. • 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; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-525-9924. • GRAIN VALLEY BRANCH, 101 S.W. Eagles Pkwy., Grain Valley. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-228-4020.

A children’s area at the North Independence Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. [File photo]

• LEE’S SUMMIT BRANCH, 150 N.W. Oldham Pkwy., Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-524-0567.

• NORTH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH, 317 W. U.S. 24, Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816- 252-0950.

• LONE JACK BRANCH, 211 N. Bynum The MCPL expansion plans include a new Road, Lone Jack. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. building in Grain Valley. [CREDIT] Monday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-697-2528. Area locations:

• RAYTOWN BRANCH, 6131 Raytown Road, Raytown. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-353-2052.

• MIDWEST GENEALOGY CENTER, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-252-7228.

• SOUTH INDEPENDENCE BRANCH, 13700 E. 35th St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-4612050.

• BLUE RIDGE BRANCH, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 816-761-3382.

• KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY • SUGAR CREEK BRANCH, 102 S. Sterling Ave., Sugar Creek. Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 816-7013489 or visit www.kclibrary.org. • TRAILS WEST BRANCH, 11401 E. 23rd St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-7013483 or visit www.kclibrary.org – Jillayne Ritchie

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SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAMS

Districts provide students school-to-work readiness Eastern Jackson County has a broad array of career-readiness programs for high schools and college students, most of which are led by school districts. • FORD NEXT GENERATION ACADEMIES - The Independence School District has had four years of its career academies program – coursework intended to prepare students to engage in a series of industry-specific curriculum created through the Ford Next Generation Learning Initiative. The academies introduce a collegeand career-centered component to high school curriculum, which includes externships, job shadowing with businesses and college visits. Students create a 10-year learning plan as freshmen to design their own goals and the skillset they hope to attain. They complete academy requirements within the regular school day, excepting some internships. The program started with computer science and industrial technology academies and has added health, public services, arts and education and business. All Things Independence, a student-run retail store created in a business capstone course, is on the Square. • SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY - Summit Technology Academy is home to Lee’s Summit School District’s career-centered educational programs. Metro area junior and seniors – several nearby districts also have students attend there – can receive STEM-intensive training in any of a diverse number of programs, including computer technology and epidemiology. The campus is a nearly two-decade old institution, with support from partnerships with local companies. The new 140,000-square-foot space that Summit Tech will share with the complementary Missouri Innovation Campus has been under construction at Ward and Tudor roads in Lee’s Summit, across the street from the previous home

on NW Blvue Parkway and is scheduled to open in August. It was financed by $17.5 million from a no-tax-increase bond approved by voters. • MISSOURI INNOVATION CAMPUS - Missouri Innovation Campus is a modified bachelor’s degree program that brings collegiate studies to metro area juniors. The program is a partnership between the Lee’s Summit School District, Metropolitan Community College and the University of Central Missouri that compresses studies to attain an associate’s and bachelor’s degree in a fouryear program that begins the junior year and ends two years after graduation. Students can graduate with a bachelor’s of science degree in computer engineering, drafting and design or computer science. MIC has paid internships, access to low-interest loans and workstudy programs that all help to graduate students with little to no debt. • FORT OSAGE CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER - Fort Osage School District offers secondary and postsecondary instruction in more than a dozen career-specific, job-targeted programs. The Fort Osage CTC offers courses for students in surround school district through in-classroom and online education prepares them for a broad array of careers, including marketing and culinary arts. The center is at 2101 N. Twyman Road in Independence, next to Fort Osage High School. • STEM PROGRAMS - Blue Springs and Grain Valley school districts have certified Project Lead the Way programs that provide students with STEMbased class offerings. Blue Springs has been using the program long enough that it provides some STEM learning all the way down to the early elementary classes. In junior high and high school, students can take specific PLTW classes. -Mike Genet

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