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FROM THE MAYOR | INDEPENDENCE

Embracing our past, looking toward future with solid plans One hundred and seventy-five years ago this area was teeming with tradesmen selling their wares and families preparing for a life-altering journey as they embarked on the Great Migration of the Oregon Trail. The same year, the organization that would become the Independence Fire Department was established and just six years later the City of Independence was officially chartered. As we celebrate these milestones in 2018, we also celebrate the long-standing history of forward thinking in Independence. From the early settlers to President EILEEN WEIR Harry S. Truman, INDEPENDENCE history looms large MAYOR in Independence and contributes to our city identity. The Oregon Trail pioneers and our earliest firefighters were forward-thinkers, anticipating and planning for years and generations to come. Today, the City Council is doing more than dreaming about the future of our city but actively planning for the city’s long-term success. The Independence Uptown Market will open later this summer in time to welcome visitors during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival. The market is a community achievement that was accomplished through the efforts of many visionary leaders and private funders who stepped forward to support the idea. It will provide a first-class venue for our seasonal farmers’ market, a space for public programs, and a rental facility for private events. Citizens of Independence demand a clean and safe city, so the budget has been increased for property code enforcement and demolition of dangerous buildings.

Our staff works closely with property owners to assist in correcting violations whenever possible. This focus on customer service and financial management has helped to reduce significantly the number of days needed to correct violations. In addition to more funding for code enforcement, more funding has been allocated to the police department to hire up to five additional officers so more patrols can be added in our neighborhoods. In 2017, Independence voters approved the streets tax renewal for maintenance of our city streets. The current tax expires in 2019 and will become perpetual beginning January 1, 2020. When the new tax goes in to effect, additional projects that were not previously funded will be planned. This means that beginning in 2020 the city will assume responsibility for curbs and targeted sidewalks. Currently property owners are in charge of maintaining the sidewalk and curb in front of their home or business. The perpetual streets tax will allow the city to begin sidewalk and curb repairs and plan for new construction where sidewalks and curbs are needed. Later this fall, the Downtown Redevelopment Coordinating Committee will be making recommendations to the City Council proposing plans that will unify the business districts and neighborhoods in western Independence and bring greater economic activity to our city. The Brand Steering Committee is also at work gathering citizen input on how to best share our unique historic story with our residents, surrounding neighbors, and visitors. As we commemorate the 175th anniversaries of the Oregon Trail and the Independence Fire Department, we are reminded of those visionaries who paved the way for a better future for themselves, their families, and their community and continue to plan for a safer, cleaner, more prosperous Independence.

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What’s inside the guide Welcome – Mayor Eileen Weir ...........................................................Page 3 Welcome – Mayor Bill Baird ...............................................................Page 6 Welcome – Mayor Mike McDonough ��Page 8 Welcome - Mayor Mike Larson ..........................................................Page 9 Community festivals.............................................................................Page 9 Historic sites ...................................................................................... Page 11 Police and fire.................................................................................... Page 13 Community centers .......................................................................... Page 15 Indoor sports facilities ...................................................................... Page 16 Youth sports leagues ......................................................................... Page 18 Outdoor activities.............................................................................. Page 19 Recycling options .............................................................................. Page 20 Professional sports............................................................................ Page 22 Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.......................................................... Page 22 The arts............................................................................................... Page 23 Historical groups .............................................................................. Page 25

Public libraries .................................................................................. Page 26 Hospitals ............................................................................................ Page 27 Health clinics .................................................................................... Page 37 City parks........................................................................................... Page 38 Jackson County parks ...................................................................... Page 39 Health agencies ................................................................................ Page 41 Courts and crime.............................................................................. Page 42 Local schools...................................................................................... Page 43 School district officials ..................................................................... Page 46 Private schools ................................................................................... Page 47 City councils, boards of aldermen................................................... Page 48 Animal shelters ................................................................................. Page 48 Colleges ............................................................................................. Page 50 Jackson County government........................................................... Page 52 State legislators.................................................................................. Page 53 Federal delegation............................................................................. Page 54

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FROM THE MAYOR | LEE’S SUMMIT

City adding people, services, amenities Lee’s Summit consistently rated among the best places to live by Money magazine Lee’s Summit is home to exceptional schools, a healthy economy, world-class health care, and safe and secure neighborhoods. We welcome visitors and new residents so they feel right at ease alongside those who have called our city home for a lifetime. We are a proud but humble and welcoming community. With a population of more than 97,000, our city enjoys the many attributes of a significant suburb within a major metropolitan area while still maintaining the charm of a small town. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life amenities, Lee’s Summit is recognized year after year by Money magazine as one of the “100 Best Places to Live.” We are one of only 10 cities in the nation to hold four national level accreditations for our fire, police, public works, and parks

and recreation services. Lee’s Summit understands the importance of meeting the needs of all residents and was recently recognized as a “Community for All Ages” for our efforts towards creating a community that is welcoming, prosperous and healthy. Our citizens and city government BAIRD work in tandem to BILL LEE”S SUMMIT develop measures MAYOR and opportunities to meet future needs of an increasingly diverse population. This spring saw the completion of the $5 million reconstruction of Lea McKeighan

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North Park, which includes Lee’s Summit’s first ice skating rink. This community park, designed to provide activities for all ages, features a splash pad, pickleball courts, state-of-the-art playground equipment, walking trails and a skate park. The much-anticipated opening of the U.S. 50 and Missouri 291 South interchange was celebrated in May, six months ahead of schedule. The new $16 million interchange will ease congestion along the heavily traveled Route 291 and provide opportunity for economic growth and expansion south of U.S. 50. This critical infrastructure project is a shining example of true collaboration. The business community, government and Lee’s Summit voters all played a part in making this project possible. Next time you visit Lee’s Summit, be

sure to look up! The Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport extended its runway to 5,501 feet, opening the door to an exciting new customer base. Then new runway can serve heavier aircraft and provides another option when flying into the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is also expected to boost economic development in our city by providing another option for transportation and accessibility. The spirit of Lee’s Summit is alive and well. We invite you to visit one of our quality parks or recreation centers, spend the day boating and fishing, or attend an outdoor concert. Shop and dine in our historic downtown, where you will hear the whistle of a train announcing its arrival in Lee’s Summit as it has for many generations. Visit Lee’s Summit, and we will make you feel at home.

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FROM THE MAYOR | RAYTOWN

Proximity, services attract residents Several cherished historic sites; today, great schools and opportunities Raytown, Missouri. This city is rich in history. It was built on the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. The wagon trains came through here on their way westward. There was a trail stop where William Ray’s Blacksmith Shop was. Raytown began as a Santa Fe Trail stop and is probably the second-oldest town in Jackson County. Prior to the 1820s, when pioneers began to settle in the area, it was a part of the land possessed by the Osage Indians. We have three places along the trails that are on the National Register of Historic places: the Raytown Historical Society, 9705 E. 63rd St.; Rice-Tremonti home at 66th and Blue Ridge Boulevard; and the Cave Springs Barnes Enclosure at Gregory and Blue Ridge Boulevard. We also will soon have a leg of the Rock Island Corridor coming through our city.

Raytown became a bustling 10 square miles of working-class folks moving here to what was then the suburbs of Kansas City. People came, houses and schools were built, and all kinds of school sports and other extracurricular activities came with it. Churches of all denominations sprang up. It is a great town to have grown up in. There MIKE McDONOUGH were many kids RAYTOWN MAYOR to play with and things to do as well as some open fields and wooded areas to explore. The price of a homes in Raytown has increased by 48 percent in the last three

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COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

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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 a crucial point of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails. Highlights include music on the main stage and the community stage. There are several large tents full of craft vendors, plus vendors lining the streets including, commercial vendors, local service clubs, churches and other non-profits selling a variety of e 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. The Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Independence Human Relations Commission, will be held this year from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, at the new Uptown Farmers Market on the Independence Square, Liberty Street and Truman Road. 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 Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual celebration of the Independence and an its Japanese sister city, Higashimurayama. Held each spring at the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, on the corner of Noland and Truman roads in Independence. The one-day festival features Japanese arts, crafts and food.

The activities and displays assist the public in awareness of Japan, as well as a way to get to know the students who are participating in the exchange program or the alumni of the program.

FROM THE MAYOR | SUGAR CREEK

Small-town feel tucked into a major metro area A focus on rich heritage and traditions

Sugar Creek is a charming small community with the advantage of being surrounded by two metropolitan cities – Kansas City and Independence. In Fall Fun Festival is held in mid-Sep- Sugar Creek, you will tember in downtown Blue Springs. This find neighbors who year it’s Sept. 14, 15 and 16. Hours: Noon care for each other, a to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Satur- progressive and acday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. cessible city governThe shows are family-friendly and suitment and a vibrant able for everyone. The festival also includes business community. MIKE LARSON SUGAR CREEK MAYOR more than 200 food, craft and service ven- A promising action dors, and treats include turkey legs, funnel plan for growth and development is undercakes, curly fries, shaved ice, kettle corn, way. fresh squeezed lemonade and much more. The city of Sugar Creek is a fourth-class The beer garden hours a 4 p.m. to midcity led by the mayor and Board of Aldernight Friday; 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (must be 21 years of ages to enter.) Each year they hold a parade, which 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. Free shuttles will take you to and from LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA the festival from east side of Side Pockets, 1237 S. M-7, and west side Office Depot, 421 SW 19th Street 450 N.W. M-7. The shuttles run continuBlue Springs, MO ously from from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. www.bluespringslutheran.org to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; no shuttle service 816-229-3633 on Sunday. Also, the First United Methodist Church at 301 S.W. Woods Chapel Pastor Bradford Bray Road, will run a shuttle on Saturday at the Worship Service with following times: 9-11 a.m.; 2-4 p.m.; and Communion, every Sunday 6-8 p.m. at 9:30 am For more information, visit www. bluespringsfallfestival.com or call 816-228After Labor Day 8 AM Sundays 6322.

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men. Our city services are excellent. The average response time for a 911 emergency is lower than anywhere in the surrounding the area. Crime rates have decreased more than 25 percent over the past three years alone. Maintenance of the city property is well cared for by the hard-working Public Works Department. Sugar Creek celebrates its rich heritage and enjoys deep traditions year around with events such as the longest-running annual Fourth of July Parade in Missouri, on July 4. And earlier in June, the city celebrated its 33rd annual Slavic Festival. Come experience what this unique, charming city has to offer and enjoy some great food, music, and dancing!

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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.

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full weekend in June in downtown Lee’s Summit. The festival spans six city blocks, and highlights include live entertainment, a variety of vendors, a carnival, kids’ area, craft vendors and much more. The festival is the major fundraiser for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization and historic preservation of downtown Lee’s Summit. Guests can park in open public parking lots in and around downtown Lee’s Summit, including the City Hall covered parking garage at the corner of 2nd and Green streets. On-street parking also is available. For more information, visit www. leessummitdowntowndays.com or call 816-246-6598.

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weekend in September in downtown Lee’s Summit. This year the festival is from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 28, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sept. 29. Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival (also open from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30), the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more. There’s no cost to attend the festival. Free parking is available at the City Hall Garage at the corner of 2nd and Green

streets. Please refrain from bringing pets into the festival area. For more information, visit www.lsoktoberfest.com or call Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816- 524-2424.

Slavic Fest honors the heritage of Sugar Creek, which was built on a wave of Slavic immigrants in the early 1900s. It’s held at the Mike Onka Memorial Building grounds, 11520 E. Putnam in Sugar Creek.

The Raytown Arts & Music Festival, which celebrates arts within the community, will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 25, at Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St., Raytown. This event showcases the talents of some of the finest local artists and provides a platform for featured artists to present their work to the general public. The park will be set up with artists around the main walking trail displaying their works and selling to the public. There will also be art activities for kids to participate in at one of the shelter houses, plus music, food trucks and much more. For more information, call the Raytown Parks & Recreation Department at 816358-4100. - Jillayne Ritchie

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HISTORIC SITES

Pioneers, outlaws, statesmen – see it all 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 contains approximately 20,000 grave spaces. The cemetery is the final resting place of early Lee’s Summit citizens, notably Thomas Coleman Younger, better known as Civil War guerrilla Cole Younger. He’s buried in lot No. 12 with his brothers Jim and Bob. For more information, visit cityofls.net or call 816-969-1590.

INDEPENDENCE • The Harry S Truman Library and Museum, 500 West U.S. 24, Independence; hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The museum honors the 33rd president, Harry S. Truman. Several exhibits and special exhibits related to Truman throughout the year are featured. This year’s main special exhibit is about World War I and Truman’s service in that war. See the website for a current list of exhibits, RAYTOWN www.trumanlibrary.org. • The Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. Admission: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, 66th St., Raytown. $3 for children ages 6-15, free for children The oldest standing frame house in ages 5 and younger. For more information, Jackson County. Archibald Rice and his call 816-268-8200 or 1-800-833-1225. family settled the site in 1836. It was a way• The Truman Home, 219 N. Delaware point on the trails west, which in this area St., Independence and National Park generally ran together until they reached Service’s visitor center and bookstore, 223 Gardner Junction. More information: 816- N. Main St. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 358-7423 and rice-tremonti.com. every day from Memorial Day through

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October; closed Mondays from November to Memorial Day and on federal holidays. Admission: $7 for adults, free for children ages 15 and younger (go to the visitor center first to purchase tickets for guided tours, which are limited to eight per tour). Tickets are sold first come, first served on the day of the tour. Tours available every 30 minutes. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/hstr or call 816-254-9929. • 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home, 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 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. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors ages 55 and older; $3 for ages six to16; free for ages 5 and younger. Group tours are available by advance appointment only. For more information, visit jchs.org/1859-old-jail or call 816-2521892. • Truman Courthouse on the Square, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. The courthouse is open Monday through Saturday. Free, one-hour guided tours are available at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. beginning at the Visitor Experience Center inside the courthouse. The Jackson County Courthouse, also known as the Truman Courthouse, was built originally in 1838 and is where Harry S. Truman served as a Jackson County judge. Statues of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on east and west sides of the courthouse grounds. The building includes Continued on page 12

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county offices, the Independence Tourism Department, and the Jackson County Museum of Art, which features works by George Caleb Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1930s. • Truman Depot, 1111 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. The depot serves as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop on Truman’s historic 1948 Whistlestop Cam-

paign and where he was welcomed home by thousands of people after leaving the presidency in 1953. • National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The museum tells the story of three main trails – Santa Fe, California and Oregon – that headed west during the expansion of the country. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for youth ages 6-17; free for children ages five and younger. For more

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information, visit www.ci.independence. mo.us/nftm or call 816-325-7575. • 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 railroad depot, adjacent to the National Frontier Trails Museum, was built in 1879. It’s furnished with circa 1879 designs and contains Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles. Admission: Tours are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.chicagoaltondepot1879.org or call 816-325-7955. • Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular season is April 1 through Oct. 31. Christmas season is the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 23-25). George Caleb Bingham 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 grounds. A walking trail loops around the features. Visit the Carriage House Gift Shop for tickets to tour the home. During Christmas, every room is decorated. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for senior citizens; $3 for children ages six to 16. Groups of 20 or more, $5. For more information, visit www.bwestate.org or call 816-461-3491. • 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas Ave., Independence. Drop-in tours during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday April through October or after 2 p.m. by appointment. Admission is 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 816325-7430 or visit www.vailemansion.org. • Community of Christ Auditorium & 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 816-833-1000 or visit www.cofchrist. org. • 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 is free. For more information, call 816-836-3466 or visit www.lds. org/locations/independence-visitors-center. JACKSON COUNTY • Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee’s Summit (in Fleming Park) Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (March-mid-November); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (mid-November through February). This circa 1820-1860 living history village and museum includes 25 original structures. Interpreters in period clothing

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Emergency responders stand at the ready Independence Police Department 223 N. Memorial Drive, 816-325-7300 www.ci.independence.mo.us/ipd/ The city’s municipal law enforcement agency is composed of more 300 individuals,with 203 commissioned officers, according to the Independence Police Department website. The coverage area is the city of Independence, a total area of 78.25 square miles. The department is led by Police Chief Brad Halsey. He has served in the position since July 2016. Ken Jarnagin is the deputy chief. Lee’s Summit Police Department 10 N.E. Tudor Road Emergency: 816-969-7390, non-emergency: (816) 969-1700 cityofls.net/Police Lee’s Summit’s law enforcement agency is composed of 209 staff members – 147 police officers and 62 civilian staffers. The

municipal police department is responsible for 70 square miles of coverage area and about 100,000 individual lives. The department is led by Chief Travis Forbes. The Lee’s Summit Police Department is organized into four major departments: the Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Administration Division, and Support Services Division. Each is led by a major. Raytown Police Department 10000 E. 59th St., 816-737-6020 raytownpolice.org The Raytown Police Department covers approximately 10 miles and has 36 sworn officers and 15 civilian staffers. The department is led by Captain James Lynch Captain, and he is assisted by Maj. Randy Hudspeth. Lynch has been chief of the Raytown Police Department since 2001. Sugar Creek Police Department 1001 Heroes Way, 816-252-7058

sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/police The Sugar Creek Police Department is comprised of 17 full-time police officers, five reserve police officers, six full-time dispatchers and one part-time civilian dispatcher. The department is responsible for 11.33 square miles of coverage area and is led by Chief Christopher Soule, who has chief since March 2015. Jackson County Sheriff 4001 N.E. Lakewood Court, Lee’s Summit, 816-541-8017 http://www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/ The county sheriff ’s office serves all of Jackson County, an 616-square-mile area. The area contains 18 cities, but the sheriff ’s office focuses its resources on unincorporated areas. The agency retains about 105 sworn personnel, 15 sworn unpaid reserves, and 43 civilian personnel. The county sheriff ’s office is also supported by a civilian volun-

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way Patrol’s Aircraft Division and Water Patrol Division. The Highway Patrol’s top ranking officer is the superintendent, Colonel Sandra Karsten. FIRE DEPARTMENTS Independence Fire Department 950 N. Spring St., 816-325-7383 http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/fire The department is composed of 172 members operating through 10 locations to cover a service area of 78 square miles, according to the Independence Fire Department website. The are at minimum 39 firefighters and officers available at any given moment. The department is led by Fire Chief Doug Short. Fort Osage Fire Protection District 400 E. Monroe St. Buckner, 816-650-5811 http://www.fortosagefire.org/ Fort Osage Fire Protection manages a 110-square-mile service area centered around northeast Jackson County through a 30-person staff. Coverage is provided out of three facilities in Buckner, Blue Mills and Koger Road and in Salem East subdivision. The service area includes Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, River Bend and parts of unincorporated Jackson County. The department is led by Fire Chief John Yocum. Intercity Fire Protection District 1702 Blue Ridge Blvd., 816-461-9090 http://inter-city-fpd.org/ The area from Ninth to 23rd streets and bounded by Interstate 435 at the west and

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Blue Ridge Boulevard at the east – a space of about one square mile – is covered by the Intercity Fire Protection District. The agency has 20 total staffers including three firefighters, seven fire department staffers and 10 emergency medical technicians and paramedics.The agency is led by Fire Chief Jeffery Jewell and a three-person governing board. Lee’s Summit Fire Department 207 S.E. Douglas St., 816-969-1300 http://cityofls.net/Fire Lee’s Summit’s municipal fire services are conducted through seven stations led by Fire Chief Rick Poeschl. The fire department is staffed by 155 employees, 144 of whom are firefighters, 13 dispatchers and two administrative assistance. The service area is 65 square miles. Lee’s Summit’s fire services are handled through five pumpers, two ladder trucks and six ambulances. Two pumpers and three ambulances are in reserve. Poeschl leads the department with an Administration Division made up of Assistant Chief in Training Dan Manley, Assistant Chief in Support Services Brian Austerman, Management Analyst Caroline Wiggins, Office Coordinator Regina Lust, and support services specialists Mike Lancaster. Raytown Fire Protection District 6020 Raytown Trafficway, 816-737-6034 Raytownfire.com The district has two fire stations that service about 10 square miles. The district is led by Chief Matthew Mace and has 34 staffers, including 33 firefighters and on civilian staffer. Raytown’s services are handled through three pumpers, one ladder truck and one support truck. Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the fort served a dual role – 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 the military and civilian populations. Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children 5 to 13; $4 for ages 62 and older. For more information, call 816-229-8980 or 816650-3278, visit www.makeyourdayhere. com/205/Fort-Osage, or email fortosage@ jacksongov.org. – Examiner staff

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More than just a place to work out, play cards The Palmer Center Independence Parks and Recreation 218A N. Pleasant St., 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 The center focuses on the fitness and lifestyle of those aged 60 and older. 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.

110 S.E. Blue Parkway, 816-969-1540 Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks/Facilities/Harris-Park-Community-Center Contact: Ryan Gibson, manager Hours: The facility opens at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, closing times vary, and the operating times for Saturday and Sunday vary widely (call ahead). The aquatics close a half hour before the facility. More info: Gymnasium hours and facility rentals vary in availability. Calling ahead is recommended. Lee’s Summit residents receive discounted rates.

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and up can use the exercise floor. Children ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or sibling age 16 or older. A child under the age of 13 can walk the track with a legal guardian. Pool usage: A lap pool and zero See next article for entrance information on the warm Palmer and Legacy pool are Park community available to centers all facility users. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or a sibling age 16 or older. A Wellness Coach can design a workout tailored to your needs. To be eligible for this benefit, the facility user must average three visits a week for at least three consecutive weeks. A variety of social programs will be offered throughout the calendar year first come, first served. – Jillayne Ritchie

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Abundance of facilities for young and old alike INDOOR FACILITIES • Legacy Park Community Center 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-969-1550 Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks/ Facilities/Legacy-Park-Community-Center#31952-features Located in Legacy Park off Blackburn Road, the center offers a variety of exercise, sports and health opportunities, including a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and group fitness; two racquetball courts; indoor aquatics area with lap pool, leisure pool and hot tub; personal training studio; wellness floor with weights and treadmills; cardio room; aerobics studio; cycle studio; and an elevated walking track. Canoes and paddleboards also are available for rent to use on Legacy Park Lake. Child care is available at certain

times, and free WiFi is offered. For more information, visit the website or call the number listed above. Hours: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. • Main Event Entertainment 4600 S. Cochise Court, Independence Phone: 816-350-1000 Website: www.mainevent.com/locations/ independence-mo Bowling, laser tag, billiards, video games, gravity ropes and a bar area along with pizza and dining. It also features meeting rooms with projectors, screens, a podium and complimentary A/V equipment (when available). In laser tag, you compete against other teams through glowing pillars, arches and Continued on page 17

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passageways in black light, fog and music. With gravity ropes, players can scale a swaying bridge, balance on a narrow plank and walk a tight rope all high above the game room. Booking available for private parties. Hours: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-midnightTuesday-Thursday and Sunday. • Sermon Center 201 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Website: http://www.ci.independence. mo.us/parksandrec/Sermon Near Noland and Truman roads, the , center offers a variety of exercise and health opportunities, including a gymnasium, a weight room, a circuit training area, a cardio area and locker rooms. The building also includes four meeting rooms, a theater and a lobby area; and various clubs regularly meet there. Children ages 12 and younger are not allowed in the building without adult supervision. The weight room and cardio area are open to those 13 and older, but ages 13-15 must have parental supervision and ages 16-17 must have parental permission. Health memberships are available for the following prices per person: • Ages 13-59: $60 (residents), $90 (non-residents). • Age 60 and older: $40 (residents), $70 (non-residents). • Family (limit four), $180 (residents), $240 (non-residents). Members are allowed one guest each for $1 (and a picture ID). For gymnasium availability, check the schedule daily. The weight room closes 15 minutes prior to the facility closing. For more information, visit the website or call the number listed above. Hours: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. • KC Sports Lodge 19310 E. 50th Terrace, Independence Phone: 816-795-7171 Website: www.kcsportslodge.com Details: With 70,000 square feet of indoor playing fields and courts, KC Sports Lodge offers youth and adult indoor

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soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, kids open play and an indoor golf simulator. It also offers team and individual performance training, adult fitness training and adult group classes through Select Physical Therapy. Businesses in the facility include the following: Agape Hoops, Iron Mike’s Main Event Personal Training and Gym, The Tree House Party Room and The Clubhouse Sports Bar. BOWLING • Diamond Bowl 218 N. Osage St., Independence, 816252-8003 Website: www.diamond-bowl.com An eight-lane bowling alley featuring lunch and dinner menus, bar, large-screen HD TV sets. Available for recreational leagues and parties. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday. • Sterling Lanes 11216 E. U.S. 24, Sugar Creek, 816-2522111 Website: www.sterlingbowl.com It features 24 lanes, open bowling, USBC-sanctioned leagues, parties, a pro shop, “Cash-O-Rama” Saturday nights and $2 Fridays. Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. is Dollar Days, with $1 games and $1 shoe rental. Other features include “Neon Moonlight Bowling,” offered 8-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Party Packs are available, too. Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday; 4-10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; noon-10 p.m. Thursday; noon-10:30 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. • Summit Lanes 803 S.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, 816-524-3322 Website: www.summitlanes.com/ New synthetic lanes and seating areas. Leagues, open play and a pro shop. Hours (regular pricing only): 9:30 a.m.10 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.Tuesday; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday; noon9 p.m. Saturday;noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Special hours listed on the website. GOLF • Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club 15400 E. 34th St., Independence, 816-

350-9900 Website: www.drummfarmgolfclub.com Semi-private 7,121-yards, par 72, creeks and rolling fairways. Zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. Also, a 1,674-yard, par-30, nine-hole executive course. 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 a cart and $12 walking. Other executive rates are available on the website. • Family Golf Park 1501 N.E. U.S. 40, 816-228-1550 Website: www.familygolfpark.com Driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Corporate outings and large parties are also available. Lessons are available. Birthday parties and corporate outings also are available. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. • Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City, 816-761-9445 Website: www.makeyourdayhere. com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course An 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole, all-par-3 course near Longview Lake. The 6,906-yard 18-hole course has zoysia fairways and collars, and bentgrass greens. Summer greens fees include $41 for 18 holes on weekdays, $52 for 18 holes Friday-Sunday and holidays. Discounts are available. Other rates are listed on the website. • Lakewood Oaks Golf Club 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, 816-373-2505 Website: www.logc.org Private club, 18-holes, par 72, 6,300 yards, zoysia fairways. • Shamrock Hills Golf Club 3161 S. Highway 291, Lee’s Summit, 816-537-6556 Website: www.shamrockhills.com Par 71, 18 holes, 6,363 yards. • Stone Canyon Golf Club 22415 E. 39th St., Independence, 816228-3333

Website: www.stonecanyongolfclub.com • WinterStone Golf Course 17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-257-5755 Website: www.winterstonegolf.com Public, 18 holes, par 72, 6,752 yards over hilly, wooded terrain, with many uphill and downhill holes. The Pavilion, a sheltered but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Debbie Reddell-Underwood for non-golf events). SWIMMING • Adventure Oasis Water Park 2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence, 816325-7843 or 816-325-7370 Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/advenoasis Just northwest of the intersection of 23rd Street and Missouri 291, offers swimming lessons, water exercise programs, water slides, children’s activities, a lazy river and a 25-yard lap pool. Daily admission prices are $9 for ages 13-64; $6 for youth and senior (ages 3-12 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 through Aug. 13 this summer. Season passes also are available (see website for fees). • Henley Aquatic Center 18200 E. Missouri Highway 78, Independence (at James Bridger Middle School), 816-521-5377 Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/ henley Swimming lessons, water aerobics, open swimming, lap swimming, water polo and birthday parties. It also is home to the Independence high school swimming and diving teams; and a USA Swimming club, Tsunami. Family summer (through Aug. 15) 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 Continued on page 19

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Sign up for a wide variety of youth sports leagues • Blue Valley Activity Center Website: http://bvacsports.org The center, at 19404 E. Holke Road in Independence, is a family-friendly organization providing sports and activities for youth, including baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Kickball and volleyball also are available for adults. The BVAC also is a sponsor of competitive Attack Club Volleyball. The cost per participant varies by sport. For more information, visit the website, emailbvac@bvacsports.org or call 816-796-8702 BASEBALL • Lee’s Summit Baseball Association Website: www.lsbaseball.com Youth baseball leagues for ages 5-18. The American League is a recreational, non-competitive division for ages 5-16 to learn the game. The National League is a competitive league for ages 9-18. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility off Blackwell Road on Legacy Park Drive in Lee’s Summit. For more information, visit the website or call 816-500-3158. For registration-related questions, email Registrar@ lsbaseball.com. The rainout line is 816-7744080. • Queen City Athletic Association Website: http://queencitybaseball.org Queen City Athletic Association is a youth baseball organization for ages 5-14. Teams range from T-ball to 13-14, with recreational and competitive divisions. Games are played at Mill Creek Park or Santa Fe Trail Park in Independence. For more information, visit the website, email

support@queencitybaseball.org or call 816796-4003. • Zone 2 American Legion Baseball Some area American Legion posts sponsor Eastern Jackson County teams for AA junior (ages 16 and under) and AAA senior (ages 19 and under) that compete in the Zone 2 of Missouri. Teams playing 2018 in Eastern Jackson County include: Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (representing Blue Springs South High School and eastern Grain Valley primarily); the Blue Springs Rod’s Sports A’s (representing Blue Springs High School primarily); and the Lee’s Summit Outlaws (representing Lee’s Summit North High School primarily). Tryouts are usually held in late August or early September for the following summer’s teams and are listed in The Examiner. For more information, email area American Legion baseball director Gary Stone at gajstone@sbcglobal.net. BASKETBALL • Fort Osage Youth League Basketball Website: https://www.facebook.com/ FOYouthLeague/ or http://foyl.org/ A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades 1 to middle school for children mainly in the Fort Osage School District boundaries. Leagues usually run from 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 league’s Facebook page. • Independence Youth Athletic Association Basketball

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Website: iyaahoops.com A non-profit youth basketball organization for grade 2 to 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. For more information, visit the website and click “Contacts” or “Contact us.” • Lee’s Summit Junior Basketball Association Website: www.lsbasketball.com Youth recreational and competitive basketball leagues for students in the Lee’s Summit School District. Practices and games are held at Lee’s Summit schools. Formation of the grades 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 teams takes place after tryouts at the middle schools and high schools are completed. Practices start in November and games are played on Saturdays. For more information, visit the website.

GYMNASTICS • Dave’s Gymnastics Factory Website: www.davesgymnastics.com 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 preschool children from ages 12 months and older. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Open gym sessions also are available 6-9 p.m. Saturday for ages 5-12. Office hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information, visit the website, email davesgymnastics@ yahoo.com or call 816-525-5650.

SOCCER • Sporting Lee’s Summit Website: www.sportingls.org Recreational and competitive leagues for ages 3-18. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility. Fall season begins in August and spring season starts in March. Youth and adult leagues are offered. For more FOOTBALL information, visit the website or call 816• Heart of America Pop Warner Youth 554-2255. Football • Soccer Association of Independence Website: www.eteamz.com/hoapw/ Website: http://saisoccer.org Heart of America offers football, cheerRecreational and competitive soccer pro-m leading and dance programs for young grams for ages 3 through high school with people in Eastern Jackson County. Football spring (second week of March to end of ages range from 5 to 14. Tackle teams are May) and fall (last week of August to end S formed by age and weight divisions. Many of October) sessions. Competitive leagues M teams and coaches stay together through are for U7 and older through the KC Metro their advancement of divisions. The regular League. Games are played at the Indeseason is 10 games long. Games begin in pendence Athletic Complex and practice S late August and run for about 10 weeks. fields are at Van Hook Park. Fees are $75 a Associations and clubs making up Heart per player for ages 6-high school. Registraof America are Blue Springs Gators (www. tion is in June and July for the fall season hoagators.com), Fort Osage, Indepenand in January for the spring season. For dence, Kearney, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, more information, visit the website, email North Kansas City and Park Hill. For more admin@saisoccer.org or call 816-223-7627. information, visit the website. The rainout line is 913-599-9959. • Lee’s Summit Football Association Website: www.lsfootball.org SOFTBALL Youth football organization featuring • Independence Girls Softball Associaflag (grades K-7) and tackle (grades 2-7) tion leagues. The association offers flag football Website: www.igsasoftball.com during the spring and fall, and tackle footT-ball, coach pitch and recreational ball during the fall. The games are played at softball leagues for girls ages 3-18 during multiple locations. For more information, the summer and fall. Games are played at visit the website or email admin@lsfootAdair Park and the Independence AthContinued on page 19 ball.org.

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letic Complex. There also is a women’s 18-and-older fast-pitch league, with games played from May to July at Adair Park. The association also sponsors and hosts occasional softball camps, clinics and tournaments. For 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 Youth softball recreational and competitive leagues for girls from grades pre-kindergarten-12, with games played at the Legacy Park Softball Complex. For more information, visit the website or email President Bob Johnson at rthanejohnson@ att.net. The rainout line is 816-219-0905. Rainout information also is viewable by clicking on the rainout line box on the website or by downloading the free apps. SWIMMING • Tsunami Swim Team of Kansas City Website: http://tsunamiswimteamkc.org A USA Swimming and Missouri Valley

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membership packages are available, too. • Lee’s Summit Aquatic Center 3498 S.W. Windemere Drive, Lee’s Summit (on the campus of Summit Lakes Middle School), 816-986-1465 Website: http://Aq.lsr7.org The center, run by the Lee’s Summit School District, offers swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, conditioning programs,

Swimming club team that practices at a handful of sites in the Kansas City area. For more information, visit the website or email info@tsunamiswimteamkc.org. VOLLEYBALL • Fort Osage Youth Volleyball League Website: www.facebook.com/FOYouthLeague/ or http://foyl.org/ Youth volleyball league for grade school and middle school students in the Fort Osage and Independence school districts. For more information, visit the organization’s Facebook page or website.

Outdoor opportunities abound across the area

Get outside, and get active: • Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area & Nature Center, 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816-228-3766 Website: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burr-oak-woods-ca The trails are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during Central Standard Time and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time. WRESTLING The nature center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Independence Wrestling Club Website: www.independenceyouthwres- Tuesday through Saturday. The 1,071-acre conservation area features tling.org several miles of hiking trails (including a Practices at the Bridger Middle School disabled access trail), a 168-seat auditowrestling room. Ages 5-14 are eligible. Seasons begin with practices in November rium, a live-animal display, bird-viewing area, a 3,000-gallon aquarium containand run through the end of March. For more information, visit the website or con- ing native fish and reptiles, and a pair of picnic areas. The area and nature center tact President Chuck Rogers at cer.kct@ att.net or 816-572-3463 or coach Bill Jones host classes and special events for all ages atbjjones133@gmail.com or 816-777-6794. year round (call or see website for times, dates and registration details). The area – Shawn Roney also features a wide variety of wildlife, fields, ponds, glades, creeks and limestone a winter swim league and the Gators outcroppings. swim team. Regular hours: 8 a.m.-noon • Fleming Park and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 2 miles east of Interstate 470/Missouri a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and 291 on Woods Chapel Road, 816-503-4800 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Because of low atLake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888 tendance, the Aquatic Center has the right Blue Springs Lake Marina: 816-795-1112 to close early. The center also is host to Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ the Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit North and Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 Lee’s Summit West high school teams. In The largest park in Jackson County addition, it hosts several USA Swimming encompasses 7,809 acres and features a pair events. of large lakes, Lake Jacomo, covering 970 – Shawn Roney acres, and Blue Springs Lake, covering 720

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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 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 sailboat and paddleboat use. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m. • George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road, Independence, 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. The 86-acre park is open year round and has two fishing lakes (with an ADA accessible dock), 3 miles of hiking trails (one paved), wildlife, the DeWitt Nature Center, a family picnic area, pavilion, four large aquariums, a butterfly garden and an overnight camping area for organized Continued on page 20

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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 nonscary 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. The park also seeks volunteers. • James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, 13101 Ranson Road, Lee’s Summit, 816-622-0900 Website: http://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/reed-james-mem-wa Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during daylight savings; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. otherwise. Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round except weekends and state holidays. The 3,084-acre wildlife area is on land donated in 1952 by Nell Reed in hon-

or of her husband, Sen. James A. Reed. The area contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres, 11 of which can be used for fishing, including several areas for the disabled. Honker Pond is for kids fishing only. Most lakes contain largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and bullheads. Some lakes have been stocked with striped bass, and Coot and Plover Lakes are stocked with trout for winter fishing from November to March. The area also includes two fishing docks, numerous fishing jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to state regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special-use permit. It is also a popular bird-watching area. Camping is not allowed except for youth groups with special permits. • Lake City Range and Training Center, 28505 E. Truman Road, 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. 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 person per hour. A training/meeting room that seats 75 also is available to rent at $20 per hour per permit. The Conservation Department also offers several classes in firearms, archery and hunter education (see the website for details). • Landahl Park, 2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11

This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking. The park also includes horse riding trails, cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, camping, hiking, archery range and picnic shelter. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range (see separate listing). • Little Blue Trace Trail Map website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Little-BlueTrace-Trail-31 This 17-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 encompasses 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 intersecContinued on page 22

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paper, cardboard, most plastics and aluminum cans and most plastics. They include AAA Disposal Service, Republic Services and Ted’s Trash Service. Glass can be recycled at Ripple Glass collection sites at McKeever’s Price Chopper (16611 E. 23rd St.), V’s Italiano Ristorante (10819 East U.S. 40) and Score Sports Bar (9100 E. 35th St.). In Raytown, residents can visit the South Kansas City recycling center (5200 E. Red Bridge Road), JobOne Recycling Services (4405 E. 140th St. in Grandview) and the South Kansas City yard waste site (10301 Raytown Road). Constable Sanitation and Flynn’s Raytown Disposal offer curbside recycling. A Ripple Glass collection site is at Crane Brewing Company (6515 Railroad St.). In Sugar Creek, drop-off recycling is available at the Courtney Ridge Landfill (1701 N. 291 Highway) and at the Gladstone collection site (4000 N.E. 76th St.).

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Hockey, soccer, football teams play locally Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence is the home of three professional sports teams – the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL, the Major Arena Soccer League’s Kansas City Comets and the Champions Indoor Football League’s Kansas City Phantoms. The Mavericks enjoyed much success in the now-defunct Central Hockey League during their first five seasons and have been a part of the ECHL the past four campaigns. They announced recently that they will renew their affiliations with the NHL’s Calgary Flames and with their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. The Comets won the last MISL championship and have been a part of the Major Arena Soccer League the past four years. This Phantoms have struggled the past two season, and have failed to reach the

playoffs. They had a new coach in 2018 in Meadow Lemon, the son of former Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon. For single-game ticket information on all three teams, call Ticketmaster at 1-800745-3000. Fans can also visit the arena box office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday game days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mavericks season tickets range from $425 to $1,240 for a one-year plan and are for regular season home games, not exhibition or playoff games. Season ticket holders are required to buy playoff tickets should the Mavericks qualify for the postseason. Comets season tickets range from $110 to $528. Phantoms season tickets range from $139 to $380. - Bill Althaus

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Local arena is venue of year-round events 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 at 19100 E. Valley View Parkway in Independence near the intersections of Interstate 70, I-470/ Missouri 291 and U.S. 40. The city of Independence opened the arena as the 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 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. • 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 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 venue features 5,800 fixed seats,, 25 suites, food vendors and a community ice rink facility. Seating capacity for concerts can reach 7,000 maximum. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours on event days) Monday through Friday. Online and phone sales are through TicketMaster at Ticketmaster. com or 1-800-745-3000. Centerpoint Community Ice: The arena is home to the Centerpoint Community Ice. Open seven days a week (with varying holiday honors and private event closures), 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.

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required. The marina, which is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, features boat rental, concessions, marine supplies, gasoline pumps, tackle, bait and overnight and annual slip rental. Fishing includes, bluegill, carp, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. Longview Lake park also includes campgrounds and the Longview Lake Horse Park. Windsurfing is permitted (see website for regulations) but stand-up paddle boards are not allowed. The 1-acre beach (see website for hours) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available).

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Variety of local groups foster the arts 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 $7.50, and the 4-hour vintage clown marionette workshop for ages 12 and older is $45. Senior adults are invited to a Tour, Talk and Tea, where they will take tour of the PAI, then enjoy tea (winter) and lemonade (summer) and a piece of pie for $15, with a minimum of 6 people. Puppet shows are $6, which also includes seeing the museum. For more information, call 816-833-9777 or visit www.puppetryartsinstitute.org. Organ demonstration recitals, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence The 30-minute organ demonstrations on the Temple’s 5,685-pipe Casavant organ, the area’s largest pipe organ, is free and features the best organists in the Kansas City area. If you’re curious, stay after a recital for a close-up look at the organ. Days vary, so visit www.CofChrist.org/ dome-spire for more information, or call 816-833-1000. George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Arts, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence For the past 22 years, this summer program by audition has provided instruction and performance opportunities in visual art, creative media, 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 then end of the program. This year’s production will be held June 28 at William Chrisman High School, U.S. 24 and Noland Road, Independence. For more information, call 816-7297097. 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 business 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 816-252-5622 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.encoretheatreindepmo.org or email encorectr@yahoo.com. Jacomo Chorale, rehearsals from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Mission Woods Community of Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs The chorale, now in its 35th year, is under the direction of Helena Vasconcellos. The chorale provides 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. They will begin rehearsals in mid-August. For more information, call 816-3550114, 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 (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 816-836-1998 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, produces one musical and four plays during their regular season Continued on page 24

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and holds open auditions for all, plus a Playwright Festival in the summer. As a community theatre, their mission is to provide an equal opportunity for people to actively participate and learn about live theatre production and theatre company operations, thereby providing a live entertainment experience for theatre 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 2018, the Independence Messiah Choir returns to Independence for an Advent service featuring sing-alongs and solos. The event starts at 7 p.m. Dec.

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9 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 yearround 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. The Sugar Creek Tamburitzans have been ambassadors of the songs and dances of the Slavic cultures for decades. Throughout the generations, the Slavic heritage in Sugar Creek was passed down through folk dance classes, Polka dances and other community events. In 1969, the Tamburitzans began, introducing music and dance to a whole new generation. For nearly a decade, the group performed across the nation and continues to share its musical history with an annual performance at the Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. Today, the group continues to perform at concerts and events around the Kansas City area. The 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 have created a database on the city’s website to promote the creative artists and industries in Lee’s Summit. It is a free service for Lee’s Summit residents. If you would like help promoting your talent-whether it’s fine art, commission projects, music entertainment, art-based team building, design services, etc., contact Glenda Masters, cultural arts manager, city of Lee’s Summit, at Glenda. Masters@cityofls.net. Summit Art is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing their membership opportunities to exhibit their artwork, interact with peers, and develop profession-

ally. They are committed to engaging the general public through exhibitions, scholarships and art class offerings through GOT Art Gallery on Third in downtown Lee’s Summit. The gallery strives to provide area artists a place to showcase their artwork. This opportunity is available equally to all artists, member and non-member alike. The gallery offers monthly exhibitions, art workshops, and art classes for children and adults to the public. In addition to the gallery, Summit Art hosts and plans the Summit Art Festival. This event takes place in downtown Lee’s Summit and includes more than 85 artists from across the country. This year’s festival us Oct. 12 through 14. For more information, visit www.summitart.org. The Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra is made up of 70 musicians under the direction of Russ Berlin, conductor and Kirt Mosier, associate conductor. They perform four concerts each year at the Pavilion, on the campus of John Knox Village and a 5th concert at Powell Garden’s annual Booms and Blooms Festival. Concert dates for the 16th season are October 13, 2018, December 15, 2018, March 23, 2019, and May 18, 2019. For more information, visit lssymphony.org. Summit Theatre Group performs at several different venues throughout the Lee’s Summit community, but their home base is the Black Box Theater in the Longview Cultural Arts Center on the MCC-Longview Campus. Summit Theatre Group was formed after Lee’s Summit experienced a 10-year 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 and education involvement in a vibrant, dynamic organization. STG performs five productions each season including musicals, plays, and a holiday dinner theatre as well as providing a junior musical performance camp for kids during the summer. For more information, call 816-463Continued on page 25

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2654, email webmaster@summittheatre. org or drop them a line at P.O. Box 1736, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. Celebration Academy of the Arts, 10500 E. Missouri 350, Raytown Established in 1993, Celebration Academy of the Arts is a ministry school of the First Baptist Raytown that offers private and class instruction in the fine arts. The purpose of the Academy of the Arts is to provide the highest level of excellence The Jackson County Historical Society in fine arts education within a Christian archives, bookstore and research library environment, to train students to be of and offices are in the Truman Courthouse, service in their church and to glorify God 112 W. Lexington Ave., Room 120, Indethrough their talents and to fill a need pendence. in arts education for the members of the Mail should be sent to: Jackson County community. Historical Society, P. O. Box 4241, IndeFor questions, contact Megan Buck, pendence, MO 64050. director, at 816-268-1507 of megan@conThe group owns and operates the 1859 nectionpoint.tv. Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum on the Raytown Arts Council, 6825 Lakeshore Independence Square, dedicated to telling Drive, Raytown the story of “frontier justice” through the The Raytown Arts Council has been preservation of the historic site with exhibinspiring artists and audiences in the its and 19th century artifacts. JCHS also City of Raytown since 1995. Performance operates an extensive archives of all manvenues are the Robert B. Atkin Performing ner of historic resources. These include Arts Center at Raytown High School or the manuscripts, a non-lending library, an Raytown South High theater. images collection, maps and many other The Council has its own Raytown forms of research materials. Appointments Community Symphonic Orchestra that for research are by appointment only. performs for its musicals and its CommuFor more information, call 816-252nity Band that performs at free concerts 7454 or visit www.jchs.org. in the metro area, such as The Tribute to Historical Society of Lee’s Summit & Veterans to celebrate Veterans Day. Museum, 220 S.W. Main St., Lee’s SumIn addition to its membership and mit. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. advertisers, it is funded by grants from Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Missouri Arts Council grants and Truman Saturdays. Admission is free. Heartland Community Foundation and The museum houses a number of historfrom participation in the Starlight Volunic artifacts, maps, and photos of early Lee’s teer program. Summit. The group is always interested For more information, call 816-313in obtaining photos, abstracts, artifacts, 0202, email arts@raytownarts.com or visit postcards, maps, etc., pertaining to Lee’s http://raytownarts.com. Summit. The Raytown Artists Association meets Displays include a re-creation of the from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of Vogue Theater, a WPA kitchen, informathe month at St. Paul’s Church of the Nazation on local musical families the Brownrene, 8500 E. 80th Terrace, Kansas City. ings and Methenys, and and an exhibit on The RAA was organized in 1964 and the Border War, including Lee’s Summit’s they encourage and support local artists by notorious resident Cole Younger. monthly meetings, educational programs For more information, call 816-287-4477 and workshops. They provide a means for or visit www.leessummithistory.net. public display and sale of original artwork by showing paintings in community Continued on page 26

businesses, city offices, special exhibits and the Raytown Arts and Music Festival. They also give a scholarship to a graduating senior who shows excellence and is majoring in the Visual Arts in College. Their Invitational Art Show features more than 300 artworks in 10 categories as more than 80 area artists vie for ribbon awards and cash prizes. This year’s Invitational will be Aug. 16 through 18 at St. Paul’s. For more information, or if you’d like to submit your artwork, visit Raytownartists.com. 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 group’s mission is to present live theater productions for the cultural education, entertainment and inspiration of the community. For more information, email bsctwebmaster@gmail.com or visit www. bluespringscitytheatre.com. Blue Springs Ballet & Performing Arts, 1116 W. Main St., Blue Springs The studio provides creative movement,

pre-ballet, ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux and jazz classes. It also offers classes for young students that incorporate fairy tale ballets. The Magical Kingdom of Dance program teaches musical timing, basic ballet steps, patterns, directions in movement, listening skills and coordination. The Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the “Nutcracker” annually and several other performances throughout the year. For more information, call 816-2245505 or visit www.bluespringsballet.com. Monarch Conservatory of Performing Arts, 1328 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs Its mission is to foster a love of the arts in young people, and it offers beginning, continuing and advanced training in an organized, technique based environment with the focus of empowering young artists to further their goals. For more information, call 816-8822444 or visit www.monarchconservatoryofperformingarts.com. – Jillayne Ritchie

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LEARNING

So much more than books: Public libraries offer a wide range of materials, programs Mid-Continent Public Library Administrative headquarters, 15616 East U.S. 24, Independence. For questions, call 816-836-5200 or visit www.mymcpl.org. Area branches: • Blue Ridge, 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; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-761-3382. • Colbern Road, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-525-9924. • Lee’s Summit, 150 N.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1

to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-524-0567. • Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Call 816252-7228. • North Independence, 317 West U.S. 24. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816- 252-0950. • Raytown, 6131 Raytown Road. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-353-2052. • South Independence, 13700 E. 35th St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6

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Raytown Historical Society & Museum, 9705 E. 63rd St., Raytown. The museum offers an extensive research center that contains the history, both written and in pictures, of Raytown and many of the families who have lived there. The public is invited to visit the research center and families of the Raytown area are encouraged to share their families’ histories with them. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Mailing address: P.O. Box 16652, Raytown, MO 64133. For more information, call 816-353-5033 or email raytownhistorical@sbcglobal.net. Cave Spring Park and Historical Society (also called William M. Klein Park), 8701 E. Gregory, Raytown. It’s on the old route of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails, and the spring was a source of water for travelers. The park has a shelter

Kansas City Public Library Administrative headquarters, 14 W. Tenth St., Kansas City. For questions, call 816-701-3400 or visit www.kclibrary.org. Area branches: • Sugar Creek, 102 S. Sterling Ave. Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday. Call 816-701-3489 or visit www.kclibrary.org. • Trails West, 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 816-701-3483 or visit www. kclibrary.org. – Jillayne Ritchie

house, trails and camping areas. It also has a museum (open by appointment only) and a historical research society that preserves historical documents and conducts field research. Send a question to info@ cavesprings.org or go to cavespring.org. Sugar Creek Historical Center, 606 N. Sterling Ave., Sugar Creek. They are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. The center building, donated by Standard Oil, was started on the 75th birthday of the city by the Friends of Sugar Creek. The center houses pictures, newspapers, memorabilia, genealogy, Standard Oil items and much more. It also has many homemade instruments and costumes from the Tamburitzans. Eighty percent of the donations are related to Sugar Creek. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, or if you’d like to volunteer as a tour guide, call 816-254-3742. – Jillayne Ritchie

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HEALTH CARE

Private and public hospitals serve the area • Centerpoint Medical Center, 19600 E. 39th St., Independence, 816-698-7000 Website: www.centerpointmedical.com Number of Employees: more than 1,300 CEO: Bret Kolman The hospital, part of HCA Midwest Health, features comprehensive services specializing in cancer care with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute on campus and the only Level II trauma center in Eastern Jackson County. Centerpoint also offers care for stroke and chest pain, orthopedics, neuroscience and women’s services, including obstetrics and neonatal care, along with a full complement of outpatient imaging and rehabilitation services. A $59 million expansion project is well underway. In February, an affiliate urgent care clinic, CareNow, opened. March saw the addition of an inpatient rehab unit with a gymnasium, fitness center, dining room and full-service therapy. This unit has 16 beds, and a second ICU with 12 beds also opened to support high-level trauma center care. The center is scheduled to add 36 telemetry beds in the fall. • St. Mary’s Medical Center, 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, 816-2285900 Website: www.stmaryskc.com CEO: Deb Ohnoutka The 144-bed hospital is owned by Prime Healthcare, which has 44 acute-care hospitals across the country. It offers acute care and outpatient services that include a 24-hour emergency department and maging and cardiovascular care. Key services include the St. Mary’s Heart Center, Stroke Center, Breast Center, Wound Center, Joint and Spine Institute and Surgical Institutes and Inpatient Rehabilitation Center. Recently the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service named the hospital as one of 23 across the state to be a “time critical STEMI center,” meaning the hospital has a plan in place and experience dealing with ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a serious heart attack in which one of the heart’s main arteries is blocked. • Truman Medical Center Lakewood, 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City, 816404-7000 Website: www.trumed.org/lakewood Number of employees: 1,169

CEO: Charlie Shields COO: Lynette Wheeler Lakewood, one of two TMC campuses, is a 110-bed acute care hospital that serves Eastern Jackson County. Key specialty services include obstetrical/gynecological, orthopedics, digestive disease specialists, an in-patient psychiatric unit dedicated to older adults and a large dental clinic. A long-term care center with over 100 beds is located within the facility. TMC Lakewood offers primary care clinics on-site and in Independence, Grain Valley and Raytown, as well as walk-in clinics in Independence Hy-Vee stores. Unique features: TMC Lakewood serves Eastern Jackson County as a public hospital. TMC Lakewood features a labor and delivery center, knee, hip and joint replacement orthopedic programs and long-term care center as well as primary care clinics and family medicine residency programs. Lakewood Family Birthplace is a new, 19-bed labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum area in which the patient remains in one room throughout their stay. The area supports more than 1,500 births annually. Lakewood’s orthopedic center of excellence is recognized nationally by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Certified Total Joint Replacement (hips and knees) Program. • Saint Luke’s East, 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit, 816-347-5000 Website: www.saintlukeskc.org Number of Employees: more than 1,200 CEO: Ron Baker It is a member of the Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Since opening in 2006, the hospital has had 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, an advanced primary stroke center, a chest pain center, a maternity unit with neonatal intensive care unit, a breast center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, robotic surgery, and a hip-and-knee center. In February, the facility expanded

with a $10 million addition that included two new operating suites, triage and recovery rooms, break storage, office areas and new technology. Saint Luke’s East now has the capacity for robotic-assisted surgery and new bariatric surgeries. • Children’s Mercy East, 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, 816-4785200 Website: www.childrensmercy.org/Patients and Families/Locations and Directions/East/Specialty Clinics Number of employees: over 100 President and Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Randall O’Donnell Children’s Mercy East is a not-for-profit hospital. It offers an imaging center (general diagnostic, ultrasound, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy, providing better images to diagnose children using the necessary precise imaging and low-dose radiation). The clinic offers walk-in radiology services from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lab

walk-ins are accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. • Lee’s Summit Medical Center, 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, 816-2825000 Website: www.leesummitmedicalcenter. com Number of employees: more than 500 Interim CEO: Pat Kueny It is part of HCA Midwest Health, and its more than 300 physicians represent more than 40 specialties. Services include a Level III trauma center, a primary stroke center, as well as a variety of outpatient services such as the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, urgent care, physical therapy and sleep medicine. The hospital recently achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation, which recognizes nation-leading communication with our nursing team. A new third floor to enhance care for orthopedic, spine and rehab patients opened in May.

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CHIROPRACTIC

CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology

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Dr. Liston is a practicing cardiologist with Kansas City Cardiology and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for St. Mary’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Cardiovascular fellowship. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Kansas City Cardiology Marco S. Mazzella, MD, FACC

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Specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. 203 NW R D Mize Rd # 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-220-1117 • f. 816-525-0173 stmaryskc.com

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

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

Dr. Mazzella received his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine. He specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

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FAMILY MEDICINE Family Medical Care Associates Linda J. McCormick, DO 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive, Suite 101 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com

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

Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive, Suite 101 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. 816-228-1000 • f. 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com

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

FAMILY MEDICINE Family Health & Wellness Center Robin West, ARNP, FNP, BC 1938 NW Copper Oaks Circle Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 988-8350 • f (816) 988-8451 RobinWestFNP.com Family Health Care Services, Prevention, Cosmetic Procedures Robin West received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, as well as a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Park University. With goals to continue to advance her education, she received a Master’s of Science in Nursing Education from Webster University and a Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been working in the healthcare setting for over 25 years. Robin is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She specializes in family health care across the life span, preventative health services and cosmetic procedures. Robin believes in treating patients as if they were her family members and exhibits a high degree of compassion and respect. She is an exceptional healthcare provider.

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

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

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Maggie Ngar, DO

FAMILY MEDICINE Family Care & Wellness, LLC Gregory Markway, M.D. Certified American Board of Family Practice 19101 E Valley View Parkway, Suite D Independence, MO 65055 (816) 257-0507

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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.

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Family Medical Care Associates

Kansas City Cardiology

Cathy Hostettler, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Lacey Case, MSN, FNP-C

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Hostettler is originally from Ohio and moved to Missouri in 2008. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing and Health Professions Educator Certificate from the University of Kansas (KUMC Campus) in 2016. She has been practicing for 20 years. In her spare time, she likes to sing in her church choir, read, cook/bake, and run with her fur child, Honey.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Stephanie Hutchison, NP 302 Southeast Salem, Oak Grove, MO 64075 p. (816) 690-6566 f. 816-625-8276 stmaryskc.com

Hutchison earned her bachelor of science and her masters of science in nursing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner. Prior to joining Oak Grove Medical Clinic, Stephanie worked as an emergency department nurse for 16 years.

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

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

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Tammy Osborn, NP 205 NW R D Mize Rd Suite 400 Blue Springs, MO 64014 p. (816) 228-9841 • f: 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com

Osborne is an adult nurse practitioner providing a wide range of preventive and acute health services. She has a passion for patient care and believes in listening and one-on-one time with patients to help them set and achieve their health goals.

Lacey Case, MSN, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner with Kansas City Cardiology. She attended the University of Central Missouri for both undergraduate and postgraduate education and graduated summa cum laude. Originally from the Kansas City area, her passion is to provide quality cardiovascular care to the area and approaches disease with a preventative mindset and a focus on education and being a partner in health promotion alongside her patients

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Leopoldine Blaise, DNP, NP 205 NW R.D. Mize Rd, Suite 400 (4th Floor) Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-9841 F: 816-228-8667 stmaryskc.com

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

Family Care Medical Associates Jackie TeBeest, FNP 801 NW St. Mary’s Drive Blue Springs, MO 64075 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 stmaryskc.com

Jackie TeBeest, FNP, earned her degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Prior to earning her Family Nurse Practitioner degree, TeBeest earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing and worked as an Emergency Room nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

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

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine

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Yan Chen, M.D., Ph.D

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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.

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

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

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

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.

Blue Springs Internal Medicine Lin Clark, 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

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

Dr. Lin Clark received her medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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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

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NEUROLOGY

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

St. Joseph Neurology Associates Parveen Kumar, MD 930 Carondelet Dr, Ste 305 Kansas City, MO 64114 P: (816) 942-4500 F: (816) 941-4504 stmaryskc.com Dr. Parveen Kumar received his medical degree from the Christian Medical College and had his internship at Christian Medical College, as well. He did his residency at Medical University of South Carolina. His primary specialty is in Neurology.

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ORTHOPEDICS Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C. Robert M. Drisko, II, M.D. 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

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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).

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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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Andre Jakoi, M.D.

Paul F. Nassab, M.D.

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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.

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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.

Nathan Kiewiet, M.D.

Drisko, Fee & Parkins, P.C.

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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.

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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

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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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Arthur M. Weisman, D.P.M

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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.

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

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Heartland Podiatry, P.C. 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

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Health agencies with a wide range of resources Mental health challenges, cancer, protecting children, family planning • Cancer Action, 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence, 816-350-8881 Website: www.canceractionkc.org Social media: Facebook Executive director: Karla Nichols 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. Funding: Cancer Action is funded by donations, grants, investment income, special events and help from the United Way. • Center for Developmentally Disabled, 3675 S. Noland Road, Suite 110, Independence (east office); 1010 W. 39th St., Kansas City, (main office), 816-531-0045 Website: www.cddkc.org Social media: Facebook and Twitter @ cdd_kc Chief executive officer and president: Sarah Mudd In 2016, Special Neighbors merged with the Center for Developmentally Disabled. 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 with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. The combined agencies serve more than 170 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. • Child Abuse Prevention Association, 503 E. 23rd St., Independence, 816-2528388 Website: capacares.org

Social Media: Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter @CAPA_KC Executive director: Rochelle Parker Founded in 1975 as a crisis and information hotline staffed by members of the Junior Service League, CAPA became a United Way agency in 1978 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has grown from a simple hotline to a holistic agency that provides treatment programs for victims of child abuse, parent education, mental health service, case management and counseling services. Mission: CAPA commits to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by helping create changes in individuals, families and society to strengthen relationships and promote healing. Funding: CAPA relies on donations and foundation grants and has partnerships with numerous businesses and nonprofits. • Comprehensive Mental Health Services, 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence (main office), 816-254-3652 Website: www.thecmhs.com Social media: Facebook President and chief executive officer: Julie Pratt 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. CMHS has six other locations in Independence and Kansas City to provide various programs and services. 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, 815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independence, 816-252-3800 Website: www.ppgreatplains.org. Social media: Twitter @ppgreatplains,

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INDEPENDENCE Independence Parks and Recreation runs 45 facilities, including several small undeveloped parks and several next to schools. To reserve a park shelter or pavilion, call (816) 325-7370. The department 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 www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec, or call 816-325-7843. The city’s parks with amenities (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 East R.D. Mize Road: AF, BC, BF, TC. • Brady Park, 900 N. Delaware St.: PT. • Bund-Jack Park, 1001 N. Jackson Drive: PG, PT, BBQ. • Bundschu Park, 11400 E. 9th St. S.: SH, PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ. • Carriage Hills Park, 16841 E. 41st St. S.: TR. • Cassell Park, 10401 E. 31st St. S.: AF, BF, PT. • Choplin Hood Park, 15919 E. Cogan Lane: AF, BF, PG, PT, BBQ. • Cler-Mont School Park, 19009 E. Susquehanna Ridge: AF, SH, PG, PT, BF, BC, TR, BBQ. • Country Club Park, 2930 S. Norton Ave.: PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ. • Crysler Stadium, 2301 S. Crysler Ave.: BF, SVC. • Curtis Park, 700 E. Lexington Ave.: PT, BBQ. • Davis Park, 221 N. Arlington Ave.: AF, BF, TR. • Dickinson Park, 1700 Dickinson Road:

ABBREVIATION KEY AF – athletic field BC – basketball court BF – baseball field BMX – BMX bicycle race track BBQ – barbecue grill CG – community garden DGC – disc golf course DP – dog park FF – football field FS – fishing HA – handicapped accessible HBC – handball courts HP – horseshoe pits MPF – multipurpose field PB – pickleball courts PG – playground PT – picnic tables RHR – roller hockey rink SBF – softball field SF – soccer field SG – sprayground SH – shelter houses SP – swimming pool SKP – skate park SVC – sand volleyball courts TC – tennis courts TR – trails UD – undeveloped VC – volleyball courts SH, PG, PT. • Fairmount Park, 300 N. Home Ave.: SH, PG, PT, TR. • Firehouse Park, 11305 E. 35th Street S. • George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road: TR, SH, PT, BBQ. • Glendale Park, 16010 E. Crackerneck Road: PG, PT, TR, BBQ. • High Ridge Park, 11301 E. 40th St. S. • Hill Park, 2201 S. Maywood Ave.: SH, PG, SKP, PT, TR, BBQ. • Hink Park, 10900 E. 8th St. S. • Hiram Young Park, 215 E. Lexington Ave.: PT. • Independence Athletics Complex, 17800 E. Salisbury Road: AF, BF, SBF, SC, Continued on page 40

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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, HP. • Mill Creek Park, 1717 N. River Blvd.: AF, 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, SBF, SH, PG, PT, BBQ, BC. • Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive: SH, PG, PT, TR, FS, BBQ. • Woodlawn Park, 410 E. Sea Ave.

LEE’S SUMMIT Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation runs 29 facilities. Most parks are open 5 a.m to 11 p.m. daily. City’s parks, with amenities (no amenities listed means an undeveloped park): Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks 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 816-969-1500 for more information. City parks: • Arborwalk Park, 1301 S.W. Arbor Park Drive: PG, TR, HA • Sylvia Bailey Park, 1800 S.E. Ranson 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, BC, VC. • Charles David Hartman Park, 700 S.W. Old Pryor Road: PG, TR, SBF, HA. • Howard Park, 3498 N.E. Independence

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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, BF, TR, SKP, BF, SG, SVC, HA. • Legacy Park, 1201-1501 N.E. Legacy Park Drive: AF, SH, PG, BF, SBF, SF, FF, TR, DGC, FS, 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, SG, 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. Howard St.: PG, PT. TR, MPF, HA. • Winterset Nature Area, 700 S.W. Pryor Road: TR, HA. • Woods Playground, 615 N.W. Little Ave.: PG, HA. SUGAR CREEK Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation runs nine facilities. To reserve park facilities, contact Connie Dickinson at (816) 2524400 or email her at cdickinson@sugar-creek.mo.us City’s parks with amenities:

• 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. • R.J. Roper Stadium & Pavilion, 131 S. Carlisle Ave.: SH, BF. • Sugar Creek Gymnasium, 11232 Chicago St.: BC, VC. • Well’s Park, Sterling Avenue and Gill Street: CG. • William Henry Harrison Park, Park Street and Mike Onka Memorial Drive: SH, PG, MPF. RAYTOWN • Sarah Colman - Livengood Park, 59th and Lane: HA, SH, PT, TC, BF, BC, PG, HP, TR • C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th and Raytown Road: SH, PT, TC, BF, PG, HP, TR, SKP, FS, HA • Southwood Park, 81st and Arlington: SH, TC, BC, PG • Minor Smith Park, 81st and Ash: SH, TC, BC, PG, TR • Little Blue Trace Park, Missouri 350 and Noland Road: BF, SF • Henry C. Krister Park: SH, BF, PG, TR, HA JACKSON COUNTY 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 makeyourdayhere.com for league information. – Michael Smith

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HEALTH CARE

Agencies promote improved public health • Jackson County Health Department, 313 S. Liberty St., Independence, 816-4046415 Website: www.jacohd.org Social Media: Facebook Director: Bridgette Casey 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. • Independence health services, 816325-7182 Acting director: Mike Jackson Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ health The Health Department, which has been housed at the Barbara J. Potts Public Health Center on 515 S. Liberty St., is going through several operations changes and as of July 1 will not operate as a separate department. Several services will be maintained under supervision of other departments. • Animal control services will be under with the Police Department (325-7300) • Food licensing and inspections will be with Community Development (325-7109) • Community and employee wellness programming and the Farmers Market will with Parks, Recreation and Tourism (325-7843) The city continues to have ambulance service oversight, as well as an advisory Board of Public Health. • Swope Health Services This organization operates Swope Health

Independence and Swope Health East, both located in Eastern Jackson County. Swope Health Independence is at 112320 E. Truman Road, Independence. Swope Health East is at 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence and only provides services to clients of Comprehensive Mental Health Services. Address of main office: 3801 Blue Parkway, Kansas City Phones: 816-923-5800 (KC), 816-5995201 (Independence), 816-599-5015 (East) President and chief executive officer: Dave Barber Chief medical officer: Kenneth Thomas Website: www.swopehealth.org Social media: Facebook, Twitter @SwopeHealth and Instagram Opened in 1969 as Model Cities Health Corporation, Swope Health Services provides family medicine, physical exams, blood tests, immunizations, some dental and mental health services at sites throughout the Kansas City area. Other specialties are pediatrics, family planning, women’s health and acute care. The main office in Kansas City has a full-service pharmacy and optical shop, and Women Infants and Children (WIC) department. It is also the site of an after-hours clinic where patients are seen from 5 to 9 p.m. on a walk-in basis. • TMC Fairnount Family Medical Center, 606 S. Hardy Ave., Independence, 816-404-5770 Operated by Truman Medical Center Lakewood, the temporary clinic in western Independence opened in 2012 and operat-

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an check-ups, immunizations, lab testing and dental services. Mission: “Bridging the health care gap by providing primary, comprehensive and transitional services in a faith-based environment.” Address: 6303 Evanston Ave., Raytown. Phone: 816-356-4325 Website: www.missionofhopeclinic.com More info: Hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.noon, 1-4 p.m. (medical and dental); Thursday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4-7 p.m. (medical); Friday 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. (dental). Saturday if scheduled. Closed Sunday, Monday, Wednesday. Patients must pay at the time of their appointment, as the clinic provides low-cost but not no-cost care. Volunteers share hundreds of hours annually, and individuals, businesses and agencies donate financial gifts, supplies and services. The clinic also receives some grant aid.

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LAW AND ORDER

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• Circuit Court: 16th District, 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816-881-4400; and 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000. Website: www.16thcircuit.org Hours: Both sites are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The presiding judge is John Torrence. The Jackson County District Court hears criminal and civil cases. Criminal defendants are charged with felonies and misdemeanors through the county prosecutor’s office. There are 29 judges and eight commissioners. One circuit judge and one associate circuit judge oversee arraignments and preliminary hearings before the case is transferred to a trial division. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St. in Kansas City. The Juvenile Detention Center is also

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

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Violent crimes 601 646 104 134 Property crimes 6,405 6,715 1,627 1,871 Source: Missouri Uniform Crime Reporting Program probation and pretrial offices. There are 11 district and senior district judges in Kansas City, including Chief District Judge David Gregory Kays. • Lee’s Summit Municipal Court, 10 NE Tudor Road, 816-969-1150 Website: www.cityofls.net/MunicipalCourt Judges: Dana Altieri, James Tobin All charges filed here are city ordinance violations. Check the website for violations that have mandatory court appearances or are non-mandatory. The court has online payment available at www.trafficpayment. com. Please wait seven days after you receive your ticket before paying online. • Sugar Creek Municipal Court, 1001 Heroes Way, Sugar Creek, 816-521-7923 (ext. 1286) Website: www.sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/municipal-court Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours could vary, so call ahead. Judge: Garry Helm Charges filed in this court are city ordinance violations. Payments can be made online with a small surcharge at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/sugarcreekmo • Raytown Municipal Court, City Hall, 10000 East 59th St., 816-737-6008 Website: www.raytown.mo.us

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Dozens of neighborhood schools in our area INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 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, 816-521-5490; 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, 816-521-5530; 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; Christy Lamb, 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-

ty, 816-521-5420; Lindsey Miller, principal • Randall Elementary, 509 Jennings, 816521-5445; 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 • Buckner Elementary, 013 S. Sibley St., Buckner, 816-650-7300; Karen Hile, principal • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, 816-650-7350; Julie Stout, principal

• Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; 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 OTHER • Career and Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507180; 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Continued on page 44

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• Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve Goddard, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816874-3600; Liz 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; Stephanie Owings, principal • Hall-McCarter Education Center, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3762; Rhonda Malone, director

LEE’S SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS • Lee’s Summit High School, 400 S.E. Blue Pkwy., 816-986-2000; John Faulkenberry, principal 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; Chad Hertzog, 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, 816-986-1375; David Mitchell, 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

Jackson, 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; Kimberly Hassler, 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

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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, 1101 N.W. Innovation Pkwy., 816-986-3413; Elaine Metcalf, principal RAYTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS • Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd., 816-268-7300; Chad Bruton, principal • Raytown South High School, 8211 Sterling Ave., 816-268-7330; Kevin Overfelt, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Raytown Central Middle School, 10601 E. 59th St., 816-268-7400; Jaime Sadich, principal • Raytown Middle School, 4900 Pittman Road, 816-268-7360; Georgetta May,

principal • Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E. 83rd St., 816-268-7380 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Blue Ridge Elementary School, 6410 Blue Ridge Blvd., 816-268-7200; Danielle Miles, principal • Eastwood Hills Elementary School, 5290 Sycamore Ave., 816-268-7210; Amanda Coleman, principal • Fleetridge Elementary School, 13001 E. 55th St., 816-268-7220; Debbie Kingrey, principal • Laurel Hills Elementary School, 5401 Lane Ave., 816-268-7230; Suzanne Brennaman, principal • Little Blue Elementary School, 13900 E. 61st St., 816-268-7740; Julie Schmidli, principal • Norfleet Elementary School, 6140 Norfleet Road, 816-268-7240; Lori Kang, principal • Robinson Elementary School, 6707 Woodson Road, 816-268-7265; Elizabeth Arbisi, principal • Southwood Elementary School, 8015

Raytown Road, 816-268-7280; Cathy Miller, principal • Spring Valley Elementary School, 8838 E. 83rd St., 816-268-7270; Judith Campbell, principal • Westridge Elementary School, 8500 E. 77th St., 816-268-7290; Matt Jones, principal OTHER • Herndon Career Center, 11501 E. 350 Highway, 816-268-7140; Cheryl Reichert, director • New Trails Early Learning Center, 6325 Hunter St., 816-268-7430; Donna Denney, principal • Northwood School, 4400 Sterling Ave., 816-268-7250; Mary Beth Sprecher, principal • Raytown Success Academy, 9020 E. 51st Terrace, 816-268-7180; Lori Forté, principal • Three Trails Preschool, 8812 Gregory Blvd., 816-268-7145; Tara Baker, principal

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Leadership of area school districts INDEPENDENCE Administrative offices are at 201 N. Forest Ave. and can be reached by phone at 816-521-5300. The district’s website is isdschools.org. ADMINISTRATION • Dale Herl, began serving as superintendent in 2013. His focuses are on saving money and improving students’ preparation for the future. BOARD OF EDUCATION • Greg Finke, board president, was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in April 2018. His term expires in 2024. • Denise Fears, vice president, was first elected in 2012, with her current term expiring in 2022. She is an accountant at Fears Case-Harmon and Associates. • Matt Mallinson, treasurer, is a pharmacist and former mayor of Sugar Creek. He was first elected in 2008. His current term ends in 2022.

• Carrie Dixon, was elected in 2018 and her term will expire in 2024. She leads the Salvation Army’s Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center. • Jill Esry was elected in 2016 and her term expires in 2022. She is also on the district negotiating team. • Eric Knipp, an insurance agent, was elected in 2018 and his term expires in 2024. • Blake Roberson served on the board from 2000 to 2012 and was re-elected in 2014. His term will expire in 2020. He is an insurance agent. LEE’S SUMMIT Administrative offices are at 301 N.E. Tudor Road and can be reached by phone at 816-986-1000. The district’s website is lsr7.org. ADMINISTRATION • Dennis L. Carpenter began his service

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as the superintendent of the district in 2017. BOARD OF EDUCATION • Phyllis Balagna, president, was elected to the school board in 2012 and her term will expire in 2019. She is retired and formerly owned a dance studio. • Jackie Clark, vice president, was elected in 2017 and her term will expire in 2020. She is Ash Grove Cement Company’s director of government relations and community affairs. • Julie Doane, a freight consultant for The Logistics Store, was first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2018 for a term expiring in 2021. • Kim Fritchie was elected in 2017 and her term will expire in 2020. She is a retired educator from the Lee’s Summit School District. • Ryan Murdock, was elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is the emergency management director for the city of Raymore and a former educator. • Dennis Smith was elected in 2017, and his term will expire in 2020. He retired after a 30-year career with the Lee’s Summit district and now works in educational mentoring. • Bob White, a retired educator, had a 33-year career with the Lee’s Summit district. He was first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016 for a term that will expire in 2019. RAYTOWN Administrative offices are at 6608 Raytown Road and can be reached by phone at 816-268-7000. The district’s website is raytownschools.org ADMINISTRATION • Allan Markley, superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION • Kristie Collins, president, was first elected in 2006 and most recently re-elected in 2018 for a term expiring in 2021. She is a process engineer at IBM. • Terry E. Landers, vice president, was first elected in 2005 and most recently re-elected in 2017 for a term ending in 2020. He is a retired educator who had a 31-year career in the Raytown School

District. • Pam Arlund was elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016. She works for All Nations Family, INC. as the director of training. Her term will expire in 2019. • Rick Moore, an institutional review specialist for the U.S. Department of Education, Moore was first elected in 2005 and most recently re-elected in 2017. His term will expire in 2020. • Beth Plank, was elected in 2017 for a term that will expire in 2020. Plank works for Batts Communications. • Bobbie Saulsberry was first elected in 2007 and most recently re-elected in 2016. She is a business development representative with Missouri Gas Energy. Her term will expire in 2019. • Amy Tittle was elected in 2006 and most recently re-elected in 2018. She is a retired educator who taught for 25 years in the Raytown School District. Her term will expire in 2021. • Rachel Johnston, secretary, was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2018. She previously worked as a secretary at Raytown High School. Her term will expire in 2021. FORT OSAGE Administrative offices are at 2101 N. Twyman Road and can be reached by phone at 816-650-7000. The district’s website is fortosage.net. ADMINISTRATION • Jason Snodgrass, has served as superintendent since 2015. His main goal is continued achievement for all grade levels. BOARD OF EDUCATION • Floyd Hawkins, president, was first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2018 for a term expiring in 2021. He is a retired teacher. • Sharon Dankenbring, vice president, was first elected in 1992. Her term will expire in 2019. • Tim Brown was elected in 2016, and his term will end in 2019. • Diana Rice was first elected in 2006. Her term will expire in 2021. She works for Hallmark as a keepsake ornament specialist. Continued on page 47

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Private schools have a variety of settings INDEPENDENCE • 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: preschool (starting at two years old) through grade 8 Affiliation: Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Administrator: Eric Eckhoff, principal Address: 613 S. Main St., Independence Phone: 816-254-9409

Website: messiahlutheranschool.org • 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 • 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 • The Schoolhouse Grades: pre-K through grade 6 Affiliation: independent Administrator: Mary Childers, principal Address: 14709 E. 35th St., Independence Phone: 816-373-5938 Website: theschoolhouse.homestead.

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community groups and overseeing the district’s daily operations. BOARD OF EDUCATION • Kay Coen, president, was first elected in 2014, and her term expires in 2020. She is a retired school teacher from the district. • Dale Walkup, vice president, was first elected in 2014, and his term expires in 2020. He is a small business owner. • Rhonda Gilstrap, fiscal vice president, was elected in 2016 and her term ends in 2019. She retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. • Dale Falck was first elected in 2014 and his term expires in 2020. He works for Primelending, a mortgage lender. • Bryan Dennie was elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is a bank vice president. • Kurt Swanson was elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent.

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• Kelly Scott was elected in 2017 and his term expires in 2020. Scott is a former firefighter and police officer. • David Shrout was first elected in 1987. His term ends in 2020. He is a farmer. • Gary Thompson was first elected in 1996, Thompson’s term ends in 2020. He retired from Bank of America, where he was a senior vice president. BLUE SPRINGS Administrative offices are at 1801 N.W. Vesper and can be reached by phone at 816-874-3200. The website is bssd.net. ADMINISTRATION • Paul Kinder previously retired from the superintendent role in 2014, but will rejoin the district this summer. His duties include interaction with residents and

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LEE’S SUMMIT • St. Michael the Archangel High School Grades: 9 through 12 Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph Administrator: Rev. Randolph W. Sly, president; Jodie Maddox, principal Address: 2901 N.W. Lee’s Summit Road, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-763-4800 Website: https://smacatholic.org/ • 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 • Summit Christian Academy Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Administrator: Linda Harrelson, head of school Address: 1500 S.W. Jefferson St., Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-525-1480 Website: summit-christian-academy.org • Summit View Adventist School Grades: pre-K through grade 9 Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist Church Administrator: Marilyn Suarez, pre-k/ kindergarten principal, Heather Daarud, 1st-4th principal and Matt Daarud, 5th-9th principal Address: 12503 S. Missouri 7, Lee’s Summit Continued on page 51

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dence Power & Light employee was elected in 2018, filling the seat formerly held by Chris Whiting. His term expires in 2022. • Mayor Eileen Weir – The former District 4 council member was unopposed when she was re-elected mayor in 2018. She was on the council for two years before being elected mayor in 2014 and is the second woman of the 50 people to hold the office of mayor. Her term will expire in 2022. • City Manager Zach Walker was appointed city manager in 2016 after the retirement of John Pinch. 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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Local shelters save as many dogs and cats as they can • Great Plains Regional Animal Shelter Great Plains SPCA operates the Regional Animal Shelter at 21001 E. Missouri 78 in Independence, as well as a companion shelter in Merriam, Kansas. Both are nokill shelters, with a 96 percent live-release rate. The shelter offers pet adoptions, lost pet reunions, affordable veterinary care, 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. Sugar Creek also contracts with the shelter for animal services. Call the shelter at 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.

• Lee’s Summit The Animal Control Division, 1991 S.E. Hamblen Road, enforces animal-control ordinances to ensure humane treatment of animals and protecting public health, providing temporary shelter to more than 4,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, orphaned and injured animals annually. Animal control makes reuniting lost pets with owners its top priority, and while it does not consider itself a “no-kill” organization it tries to place every adoptable animal a new home. It has maintained a live release rate of adoptable animals of greater than 96 percent the past three years. • Raytown Animals found in the Raytown area are held for 10 business days while trying to locate owners. Check the city’s Facebook page for found animals. After the stray hold period, Raytown Animal Hospital takes the animals. Contact the city about adoption at 816-737-6011.

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SUGAR CREEK BOARD OF ALDERMEN The board generally meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, at 6:30 or 7 p.m., in the City Hall at 103 S. Sterling Ave. The mayor and board members – two each in the two wards – are elected to four-year terms. Starting in 2013, Sugar Creek board members were elected to four-year terms instead of two. • First Ward Christopher Steffen – He was elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Lorcan Doyle. His term expires in 2022. Chuck Mikulich – Mikulich was elected back to the board in 2017, defeating incumbent Joe Kenney. He was first elected in 2006 and was appointed to a different seat in 2008 after losing re-election. He lost a special election in 2009. His term expires in 2021. • Second Ward Robert Ray – Ray was first elected in 2012 and then re-elected in 2014 and 2018. His term expires in 2022. Stanley Sagehorn – Sagehorn was first elected in 1999 and was most recently re-elected in 2017. His term expires in 2021. • Mayor Mike Larson – A former longtime teacher who now runs his own lawn care business, Larson defeated incumbent Matt Mallinson in 2017. His term expires in 2021. • City Administrator Ron Martinovich runs the city’s day-to-day operations. LEE’S SUMMIT CITY COUNCIL The 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. • District 1 Rob Binney was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor this year. His term will expire in 2020. Diane Forte was elected in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Her term will expire in 2022.

• District 2 Craig Faith was elected for the first time unopposed in 2016. His term will expire in 2020. Trish Carlyle was elected in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Her term will expire in 2022. • District 3 Phyllis Edson is in her first term after winning a three-person race in 2016. Her term will expire in 2020. Beto Lopez, the mayor pro tem, was elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Diane Seif by a handful of votes, including an automatic recount. His term will expire in 2022. • District 4 Fred DeMoro was appointed in May – selected from applicants by a council majority – to replace Chris Moreno, who had won a three-person race in 2016 but was recalled by voters in April 2017. DeMoro then won a special election in 2018 to complete the final two years of the term. Bob Johnson, former council member from 2004 to 2016, was elected in 2018 to a different seat, formerly held by term-limited Dave Mosby. Johnson’s term will expire in 2022. • Mayor Bill Baird, a local realtor and former member of the Lee’s Summit Schools Board of Education, Baird won a three-man race to succeed Randy Rhoads as mayor. Baird’s term expires in April 2022. 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 was appointed in 2008. He runs the day-to-day operations of the city and is aided by Assistant City Managers Christal Weber and Mark Dunning. RAYTOWN BOARD OF ALDERMEN The board meets on the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. every month. The meetings are at City Hall, 10000 E. 59th St. The city website is www.raytown.mo.us. • Ward 1 Karen Black was elected in April 2015 and her term will expire in April 2019. Frank Hunt was elected April 2017 and his term will expire in April 2021. • Ward 2 Jason Green was elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017 for a term expiring in

April 2021. Jim Aziere, a former coach and teacher at Raytown High School, was elected in 2015, and his term will expire in April 2019. • Ward 3 Ryan Myers, the mayor pro tem, was elected in April 2017 and his term will expire in April 2021. Mark Moore was elected in 2015, and his term will expire April 2019. • Ward 4 William “Bill” Van Buskirk, a former Hallmark Cards employee, was elected in 2017 and his term will expire in 2021.

Steve Myers was elected in 2015, and his term will expire in 2019. He is an insurance agent. • Ward 5 Derek Ward was elected in 2018 to fill a vacancy, and his term will expire in 2019. He is an attorney. Bonnaye Mims, a former state representative, was elected in 2017, and her term will expire in April 2021. Mayor Mike McDonough, a former Raytown police officer, was elected mayor in April 2015. His current term will expire in April 2019. - Mike Genet, Kara Lewis

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Many local choices for college students • MCC-Blue River Metropolitan Community College’s eastern Independence campus serves approximately 3,300 to 3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri 78 as one of the five campuses of the MCC system in the metro area. Blue River and MCC is under new leadership. In addition to the hiring of a new overall MCC leader, with Kimberly Beatty being named the new chancellor on July 1, 2017, Blue River recently named a new president after former president Michael Banks was promoted to MCC vice chancellor for college and community relations in October. Jackie Gill, who has been serving as president of the MCC-Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City for the last two years, also took over as MCC-Blue River president on Jan. 1 in addition to her duties with B&T. “I’m not new to MCC, so being an in-

ternal person has helped,” Gill said. “What has been very enjoyable is coming to Blue River campus and the people here have been really open, they’ve been friendly, the students have really embraced me.” Blue River currently offers a strong general education program while offering 12 two-year degree programs leading to a 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. Blue River also offers a prestigious music and theater program. The school also offers adult education classes, certificate programs and profes-

sional development classes. It also offers the Trailblazer Collegiate Academy, an early college program that allows high school students in the Independence School District to earn an associate degree while also earning their high school diplomas at the same time. Student services are available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the Academic Resource Center. Student life includes several clubs and organizations, and the Student Government Association started on the Blue River campus in the 2016-17 school year. Students plan and execute the annual All For The Children event, which includes an Easter egg hunt, a 5K walk/run, free dental and health screenings, self-defense classes for children, child ID kits, entertainment, food, activity and vendor booths and other fun activities. Its goal is to educate parents about parenting and child development, and by building community support for children and their families. The MCC athletic programs, which compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I, are being consolidated into one program for the 2018-19 school year instead of the four different campus teams to allow student-athletes to attend classes at any of the five campuses. Instead of being known as the Trailblazers, teams will now be known as the Wolves. Blue River will be the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the nearby Bingham Middle School campus. 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/blueriver. Besides MCC-Blue River, the Eastern Jackson County offers several opportunities for higher education. These include: • MCC-Longview Metropolitan Community College’s Lee’s Summit campus offers a general education program and 12 other two-year degree programs leading to transfer to a four-year college or ending with an associate degree.

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salon, is licensed through the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners and is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences. Interested students can tour the college 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday by appointment with an admissions representative. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday More information can be found by calling 816-252-4247 (HAIR) or visiting the website: www.hair-skin-nails.com/ • University of Central Missouri The University of Central Missouri’s local presence serves the Kansas City area from Lee’s Summit. The UCM-Lee’s Summit campus is now at 1101 N.W. Innovation Parkway and offers a broad range of bachelor’s degree and graduate study programs. Undergraduate degree programs include child and family development, social work, computer science-software development, criminal justice, cyber security, design and drafting technology, early childhood and elementary education, general studies, nursing,

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Phone: 816-697-3443 Website: summitviewadventistschool. com RAYTOWN • Blue Ridge Christian School Grades: pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Administrator: Kathy Reynolds, superintendent Address: 15710 Calvary Road, Kansas City Phone: 816-358-0950 BLUE SPRINGS • Plaza Heights Christian Academy Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church Administrator: Chuck Lawson, admin-

psychology, software engineering (new for fall 2018) and systems engineering. For education students, the Summit Center offers a doctorate in educational leadership. Other graduate programs include a master of business administration, CIS and information technology, data analytics, college student personnel administration, computer science, counselor education, leadership, cyber security and information assurance, industrial management, occupational safety management, social gerontology and master of arts in teaching. Prospective students can get more information by email at mic@ucmo.edu or by phone at 816-347-1612. The school’s website is http://www. ucmo.edu/summitcenter/. • Park University Park University has a pair of remote locations south of the river, one in central Independence (2200 S. Missouri 291) and another in downtown Kansas City (911 Main Street, Suite 800), 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 istrator Address: 1500 S.W. Clark Road, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-0670 Website: plazaheights.org • 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 • 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

each, and one in the summer. Park University, whose main campus is in Parkville, offers a variety of associate, bachelor and graduate degrees 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 https://www.park.edu/ academics/explore-majors-programs/?location=mo-independence • Columbia College The Kansas City campus of the school based in Columbia, Mo., offers six sessions per school year. 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. School personnel can be contacted at 816-795-1515 or by email at kansascity@ ccis.edu.

The school’s website is http://www.ccis. edu/nationwide/kansascity.aspx. • National American University National American University’s Independence campus offers both on campus and online learning opportunities in both bachelor and master degree studies. The for-profit, private university’s local location offers specializes in three studies: College of Business, Accounting & Technology, College of Health & Sciences and College of Legal Studies. 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 816-412-7700, by email at indadmissions@ national.edu and at the school’s website, http://www.national.edu/locations/campuses/independence/. - Karl Zinke

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Twelve elected officials serve Jackson County Jackson County, with an estimated July 1, 2017, population of 698,895, is home to four of the largest cities in the state. Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 488,943 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 Independence at 117,306 and No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 97,290 (some in Cass County). The county operates with executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive runs the county day to day, although the prosecutor and sheriff also are elected and run their offices independently of the executive. Legislators, the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four years. The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincorporated parts of Eastern Jackson County, and it has an extensive system of parks. It also operates a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns

Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The county’s website is at www.jacksongov. org. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., a Democrat, is serving a term that runs through 2018, and he is running this year for another term. He can be reached at 816-881-3333. Sheriff Darryl Forte, a Democrat, was appointed earlier this year and is running for a full term this year. He can be reached at 816-524-4302. County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, a Democrat, was elected to a second full term in 2016. She can be reached at 816881-3555. The County Legislature has nine members serving four-year terms. Six are elected from specific districts. Three others are from larger districts but are elected by all county voters. The six districts:

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• The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City. He was first elected in 1998, he is the 2018 chair of the Legislature, and he is running this year for another term. He can be reached at 816-881-3076. The district is shaped a little like an upside down “U,” with the west side of Kansas City and downtown, then running east to I-435 and angling south and west to include the stadiums and the Blue Ridge Crossing area on the eastern edge of Kansas City. • The 2nd District is represented by Alfred Jordan, D-Kansas City, elected in 2014. He is not running again. He can be reached at 816-881-3806. The district covers much of the central, east and south parts of Kansas City, from just east of downtown to just east of the Grandview Triangle. • The 3rd District is represented by Dennis Waits, D-Independence. He was first elected in 1986 and is serving his eighth term. He is not running again. He can be reached at 816-881-4441. 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 is running this year for another term. He can be reached at 816-881-3362. 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 completing his third term and is not running again. He can be reached at 816-881-4476. North of Interstate 70, it includes everything

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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 and this year is running for a second term. 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 816-881-4477. He was appointed in 2016 and is not running for another term. 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, is in her second term and is running for a third. 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 elected in 2014 and is running for a second term. He can be reached at 816881-4423. The district covers roughly the southern third of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City. – Jeff Fox

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Eastern Jackson County voices in Jefferson City The Missouri General Assembly meets from early January through mid-May, holds a veto session in September and holds special sessions as called by the governor. Senators are limited to two terms of four years, and representatives are limited to four terms of two years. The area’s two senators: • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, won a special election in 2017 and is running for a full term this year. The 8th District is mostly made up of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit but also includes a slice of Independence, the area east of the Little Blue River and south of Burgess Road. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 431, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov. • Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his first term. The 11th District includes almost all of Independence, some of eastern Kansas City, the edge of Raytown and the northwest part of Jackson County, including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. Contract information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 425, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john.rizzo@senate. mo.gov State representatives: • Rep. Bill E. Kidd, an Independence Republican, is in his second term and is seeking a third. He represents the 20th District, which runs from Sugar Creek to

northeast Independence to Buckner. 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 and final 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. 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 and running for a second in the 29th District, which covers central Independence and runs south into the eastern edge of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave. Room 109-F, Jefferson City, Mo 65101. 573-751-3623. Rory.Rowland@house. mo.gov • Rep. Brandon Ellington, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his third full term representing the 22nd District, which includes much of western Independence as well as part of the east side of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 101-C, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3129, Brandon.Ellington@ house.mo.gov.

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