Your Guide to Independence, Lee's Summit, Sugar Creek & Raytown

Friday, June 28, 2019 | Independence, Lee’s Summit, Raytown and Sugar Creek City Guide

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FROM THE MAYOR | INDEPENDENCE

Historic spirit, small-town feel endure in Independence Independence is a place like no other.

While many cities have stories and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, a rare few are tied to historical events and people that shaped the story of America.

Self-reliance, determination and courage are valued in Independence and are woven into the chapters of our story. It is here that 400,000 pioneers left the comfort and security of their homes to seek a better life. Here is where young Harry Truman received his education, volunteered for military EILEEN WEIR service, married INDEPENDENCE Bess Wallace, reared MAYOR their daughter and rose to the presidency. It is where Harry and Bess Truman returned to live a simple, traditional, unpretentious life in the same quiet neighborhood that raised them.

The same trailblazing spirit and hometown feel still exist in Independence.

The community of people, businesses and services encourages new ideas and exploration. Balancing urban living and the traditional atmosphere of small-town America, Independence offers families and businesses a place to set down roots and flourish. Our outstanding schools, diverse neighborhoods, recreation and entertainment amenities and 21st-century employers come together to make Independence a one-of-a-kind city with a unique history and sense of place.

Independence is a great American story told through the stories of our nation and our families. The fifth-largest city in Missouri, Independence is home to 120,000 citizens who continually create the city’s vision. Today’s Independence is a culturally diverse, safe, family-friendly community to call home and to visit. From the city’s origins as a jumping off point for westward discovery to today’s history in the making, a great story continues to unfold in 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 Recycling options .................................................................................Page 8 Community festivals.............................................................................Page 9 Historical groups .............................................................................. Page 10 Professional sports............................................................................ Page 10 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 Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.......................................................... Page 22 The arts............................................................................................... Page 23 Bus service ......................................................................................... Page 25

Public libraries .................................................................................. Page 26 Hospitals ............................................................................................ Page 27 Health clinics .................................................................................... Page 28 Health agencies ................................................................................ Page 28 Animal shelters ................................................................................. Page 37 City parks........................................................................................... Page 38 Jackson County parks ...................................................................... Page 39 Community Services League .......................................................... Page 41 Courts and crime.............................................................................. Page 42 Local schools...................................................................................... Page 43 School district officials ..................................................................... Page 46 Colleges .............................................................................................. Page 47 City councils, boards of aldermen................................................... Page 48 State legislators.................................................................................. Page 50 Jackson County government........................................................... Page 52 Federal delegation............................................................................. Page 54

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FROM THE MAYOR | LEE’S SUMMIT

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Consistently ranked as one of the “Best Places to Live” in America, Lee’s Summit is a family-friendly community with exceptional schools, endless amenities, growing economic development and safe and secure neighborhoods.

With a population of more than 98,000, Lee’s Summit maintains the feel of a quaint small town, while enjoying the conveniences of a significant suburb.

Lee’s Summit is proud to be one of only 10 cities in the nation to hold four national-level accreditations for its fire, police, public works, and parks and recreation services. With 31 parks, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational opportunity.

Parks & Recreation recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new trailhead at Hartman Park, connecting to the Rock Island Trail. It is just one of numerous upgrades to parks throughout Lee’s Summit,

making the city a prime location for the active outdoor lover.

Lee’s Summit was recently recognized for its ongoing efforts to meet the needs of all residents. The city received Gold and Silver level recognition as a “Community for All Ages.” City leaders have made tremendous strides incorporating age-friendly policies to ensure Lee’s Summit is a great place for residents of all BILL BAIRD ages to live and age LEE’S SUMMIT well.

MAYOR Improvements at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport are positioning it as the new gateway to the Kansas City metropolitan area. The airport added two new hangars housing 28 units,

offering enhanced facilities to customers.

The extension of the runway to 5,501 feet has made the airport an attractive destination for business and tourism operations, allowing it to serve heavier aircraft.

Lee’s Summit has an active and growing arts community. Believing that public art enhances our quality of life, the city has put an emphasis on nurturing a vibrant arts and culture climate. Lee’s Summit’s cultural scene includes musical performances, theater productions, Fourth Fridays Art Walks and more. Special events such as Downtown Days, Oktoberfest and the Summit Art Festival bring visitors from all over the Kansas City metro to Lee’s Summit’s award-winning downtown.

Whether you are dining at one of the city’s unique restaurants, shopping at a local boutique or enjoying some outdoor entertainment, Lee’s Summit has something for everyone.

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FROM THE MAYOR | RAYTOWN

Raytown is close to jobs and events City also draws upon rich history tied to the trails west 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 on the National Register of Historic places: • The Raytown Historical Society, 9705 E. 63rd St. • The Rice-Tremonti home at 66th and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

• The Cave Spring Barnes Enclosure at Gregory and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

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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 MIKE McDONOUGH all denominations RAYTOWN MAYOR sprang up.

It is a great town to have grown up in.

There were many kids to play with and things to do as well as some open fields and wooded areas to explore. The price of housing in Raytown has continued to climb

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but the houses are well built and are being bought. The price of a home has continued to increase but is still a great bargain.

Young people are moving here again.

We are close to everything in the Kansas City area, minutes from the Royals and Chiefs stadiums, close to the new Cerner campus. All the while keeping our more elderly residents here, as they move into smaller patio homes and assisted-living facilities. Here is what we have also: great schools and sports programs, a very professional police department, a top-notch fire protection district including great emergency medical services, a fantastic parks department and great parks. Public Works takes great care of clearing our roads in the winter and does its best with a limited budget to keep our roads and infrastructure repaired. CIty staff members work hard to

serve the public with their questions and needs. I am very proud of them all.

This city is blessed with mom-and-pop businesses, Crane Brewery, live music, one of the only electric go-kart tracks in the Kansas City area called Extreme Karting, service organizations such as the Masonic lodge, Kiwanis, Raytown Rotary, Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, Raytown Educational Foundation and many others that are people helping people, the most diverse 10 square miles in the metro area and everyone living here gets along well.

Raytown has a small-town feel and is situated where one can get to anywhere in the metropolitan area in a short amount of time. The people here are most caring and kind and help each other and those less fortunate each day. Raytown rocks. Come find out for yourself.

Area recycling options Independence operates its Drop-Off Depot for Independence residents at 875 Vista Ave. on the second Saturday of each month. It takes appliances (but not electronics such as TVs or computer monitors), batteries, tires, lawnmowers, old furniture and brush such as limbs but not bagged leaves or grass.

Drop-off recycling of household hazardous wastes such as paint and cleaning solvents is available at the Kansas City hazardous waste facility (4707 Deramus Ave. in the East Bottoms) and at Summit Waste System’s hazardous waste site (2101 S.E. Hamblen Road, Lee’s Summit).

The Eastern Jackson County Yard Waste Collection Center (37910 E. Pink Hill Road) and Missouri Organic Recycling, Inc. (1260 Alma St.) also take recycling drop-offs.

A variety of curbside companies serving Independence also pick up commonly recycled items such as paper, cardboard, most plastics and aluminum cans. They include AAA Disposal Service, Republic Ser-

vice, Ted’s Trash Service and WCA. Ted’s also offers drop-off recycling at its location, 10800 E. Truman Road, Independence.

Glass can be recycled at Ripple Glass collection sites at McKeever’s Price Chopper (16611 E. 23rd St.), V’s Italiano Restaurant (10819 E. U.S. 40) and Score Sports Bar (9100 E. 35th St.).

Raytown residents can visit the South Kansas City recycling center (5200 E. Red Bridge Road, Kansas City), JobOne Recycling Services (4405 E. 140th St., Grandview) and the South Kansas City yard waste site (10301 Raytown Road).

Constable Sanitation and Flynn’s Raytown Disposal offer curbside recycling, and there is a Ripple Glass site at Crane Brewing Company (6515 Railroad St.).

In Lee’s Summit, Gravitt Waste Solutions offers curbside recycling, and there is Ripple Glass site at Cosentino’s Price Chopper (937 N.E. Woods Chapel Road).

In Sugar Creek, drop-off recycling is available at the Courtney Ridge Landfill (1701 N. Missouri 291).

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COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

FROM THE MAYOR | SUGAR CREEK

Celebrate heritage and more at local festivals

Small town but big events on the schedule

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 festival food.

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.

Oktoberfest is held the last full weekend in September in downtown Lee’s Summit.

This year the festival is from 5 to 11 p.m.

Sept. 27, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 28.

Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the Sportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, German dancers and much more.

There’s no cost to attend the festival. Free parking is available at the City Hall garage at the corner of Second and Green streets.

Please refrain from bringing pets into the festival area.

For more information, visit www.lsoktoberfest.com or call Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce at 816- 524-2424.

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

Each year in early June 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.

The Raytown Arts & Music Festival, which celebrates arts within the community, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aug. 24, at Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St., Raytown.

This event showcases the talents of some of the finest local artists and provides a platform for featured artists to present their work to the general public. The park will be set up with artists around the main walking trail displaying their works and selling to the public. There will also be art activities for kids at one of the shelter houses, plus music, food trucks and more.

For more information, call the Raytown Parks & Recreation Department at 816358-4100.

The Downtown Days Festival takes place the first 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.

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Sugar Creek nears centennial Sugar Creek offers all the charm of a small town with the advantages of a bigcity location. Here you’ll find neighbors who care for each other, a progressive and accessible city government and a vibrant business community.

Now with an active plan for growth and MIKE LARSON development unSUGAR CREEK MAYOR derway, life in Sugar Creek is about to get even sweeter.

Every fourth Friday, come relax in the

Creek to the sounds of a variety of live musical bands. In July, celebrate the Fourth of July in the Creek with the Parade along Sterling starting at 11 a.m. and come back at dusk to see the Fireworks.

Later in July, come watch some of the best male and female bicyclists compete in time trials, circuit and criterion races in the Truman Cup. In August, come see or participate in our car show. In September, drink in the Creek at our beer gardens. And on Dec. 31, help us kick off our 100th year at our Roaring ‘20s New Year’s Eve Party. Life is better in the Creek.

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FESTIVALS:

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Fall Fun Festival is held in mid-September in downtown Blue Springs. This year it’s Sept. 13, 14 and 15.

The shows are family-friendly. The festival also includes more than 200 food, craft and service vendors, and treats include turkey legs, funnel cakes, curly fries, shaved ice, kettle corn, fresh squeezed lemonade and much more.

Each year there is a parade at 10 a.m.

Saturday. Individuals, businesses, clubs and organizations, as well as the marching bands from Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools participate in the parade.

Free shuttles will take you to and from the festival.The shuttles run continuously from from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday; no shuttle service on Sunday.

For more information, visit www. bluespringsfallfestival.com.

Groups tell area’s rich history The Jackson County Historical Society archives, bookstore and research library, and offices are in the Truman Courthouse on the Independence Square.

The group owns and operates the 1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum, dedicated to telling the story of “frontier justice” through the preservation of this unique historic site with exhibits and authentic 19th century artifacts. It also operates an extensive archives of all manner of historic resources. Call for an appointment to do research.

The historical society also publishes books and in its History Center on the first floor of the courthouse it sells books and other items. Staff give tours of the courthouse at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, starting in the history center.

For more information, call 816-252-7454 or visit www.jchs.org. Send mail to Jackson County Historical Society, P. O. Box 4241, Independence, MO 64050.

Historical Society of Lee’s Summit & Museum, 220 S.W. Main St., Lee’s Summit. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.

The museum houses a number of historic artifacts, maps, and photos of early Lee’s Summit.

They are always interested in obtaining photos, abstracts, artifacts, post cards, maps, etc. pertaining to Lee’s Summit. All donations will be appreciated and credited to the donors.

Displays include a re-creation of the Vogue Theater, a WPA kitchen, information on local musical families the Brownings and Methenys, and and an exhibit on the Border War, including Lee’s Summit’s notorious resident Cole Younger.

For more information about the Historical Society and Museum, call 816-287-4477 or visit www.leessummithistory.net.

Raytown Historical Society & Museum, 9705

E. 63rd St., Raytown.

The museum offers a research center with the history – written and in pictures – of Raytown and many of the families that have lived there.

It’s open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Call 816-353-5033 or email raytownhistorical@sncglobal.net.

Cave Spring Park, also called William M. Klein Park and the Barnes Enclosure, 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 house, picnic areas, 4.5 miles of trails and a group camping area.

The museum, which highlights trails history, is open by appointment. Call 816-659-1945.

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Hockey and soccer fans have reasons to be enthusiastic as the Kansas City Mavericks and MASL Kansas City Comets are both coming off seasons in which they reached the postseason.

Both teams play at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence.

The Mavericks had not reached postseason action for the past two seasons, but the play of Mason McDonald in the net and the leadership of team captain Rocco Carzo helped coach John-Scott Dickson’s team get into the ECHL – formerly known at the East Coast Hockey League – in early 2019. The Mavericks are affiliated with the Stockton Heat in the AHL and the Calgary Flames in the NHL. Coach Kim Reontved’s Comets, who play in the Major Arena Soccer League, got back on track after missing postseason play a year ago as all-time scoring leader Leo Gibson and new goalie Mark Saxby

played big roles.

For single-game tickets on both the Mavericks and the Comets call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-300.

Fans can visit the arena box office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday game days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mavericks single game tickets range from $12 to $45. Season tickets range from $420 to $1,145 and are for regular-season games. The package does not include any possible postseason games. Season ticket holders are then required to then buy a postseason ticket plan.

The Mavericks open regular-season play at home at 7:05 p.m. Oct. 12 against the Indy Fuel.

Comets single-game tickets range from $19 to $49 and season tickets range from $195 to $565.

The team has not yet announced its upcoming schedule.

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Area’s history is on display daily 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.

RAYTOWN • The Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown. The oldest standing frame house in Jackson County. Archibald Rice and his family settled the site in 1836.

It was a waypoint on the trails west, which in this area generally ran together until they reached Gardner Junction. More information: 816-358-7423 and rice-tremonti.com.

INDEPENDENCE • The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 West U.S. 24, Independence; announced a $25 million renovation project, and will close July 22, 2019 for an extensive renovation and expansion. The renovations will focus on bringing handson technology to exhibits, and will include a rotation of temporary exhibits. The renovations are expected to be complete in late summer or early fall of 2020.

• The Truman Home, 219 N. Delaware St., Independence. Open daily from Memorial Day through October; closed Mondays from November to Memorial Day and on federal holidays.

To tour the Truman Home, get a free ticket at the National Park Service’s visitor center and bookstore, 223 N. Main St. on the Square. Tours of the home are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are limited to eight people at a time, and tickets are issued first come, first served. Call ahead to

check on availability: 816-254-9929.

The Park Service also administers the Truman Farm Home, 12301 Blue Ridge Blvd., in Grandview. It’s open daily for self-guided tours.

• 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, 217 N. Main St., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 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 Civil War guerrilla leader William Quantrill.

Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors

ages 55 and older; $3 for ages six to16; free for ages 5 and younger. Group tours are available by advance appointment only. For more information, visit jchs.org/1859-oldjail or call 816-252-1892.

• Truman Courthouse on the Square, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence.

Free guided tours are available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The Jackson County Courthouse, also known as the Truman Courthouse, was built originally in 1838 and is where Harry S. Truman served as a Jackson County judge.

Statues of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on east and west sides of the courthouse grounds.

The building includes county offices, the Independence Tourism Department, and the Jackson County Museum of Art, which features works by George Caleb Bingham.

Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1930s.

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• National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The museum tells the story of the trails – chiefly the Santa Fe, California and Oregon – on which people headed west during the expansion of the country. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for youth ages 6-17; free for children ages five and younger. For more information, visit www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm or call 816-325-7575.

• Community of Christ Auditorium and Temple; 201 S. River Blvd., Independence; Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (summer schedule June 1 through July 31) hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; (non-summer schedule) hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can hear organ performances, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (summer schedule); (non-summer schedule) 2:30 p.m. Sunday only located inside the Temple. Daily Prayer for Peace

located inside the Temple, 1 p.m. yearround daily. Children’s Peace Pavillion, located inside the Auditorium, west entrance, 1001 S. Walnut St., Independence; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday (summer) Tuesday and Thursdays (reservations only for large groups). Admission is free. All events at both locations are closed on holidays. For more information, call 816-833-1000 or visit www.cofchrist. org.

• LDS Visitors Center, 937 W. Walnut Ave., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from October to April. Sundays are from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m..

An interpretive center for the Missouri history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons.

Admission is free. For more information, call 816-836-3466 or visit www.lds. org/locations/independence-visitors-center.

• Truman Depot, 600 S. Grand (Grand and Pacific), Independence. The depot serves as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop on Truman’s historic 1948 Whis-

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• 1879 Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The depot is open April 1 through Oct. 31. The depot is decorated with Victorian items the Friday after Thanksgiving and weekends until Christmas Eve. The depot, on the grounds of the National Frontier Trails Museum, was built

in 1879. The building is furnished with circa 1879 designs and contains Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles.

Admission: Tours are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.chicagoaltondepot1879.org or call 816-325-7955.

• Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular season is April 1 through Oct. 31. Christmas season is the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Emergency responders stand at the ready POLICE DEPARTMENTS 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 206 commissioned officers. 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 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 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 department is organized into four major departments: Operations, Criminal Investigations, Administration and Support Services. 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 Maj. Randy Hudspeth and he’s assisted by four captains – Paul Beitling, Candice Schwatz, Michelle Rogers and Dyon Harper. Hudspeth has been

with the department for 21 years and is in his first year as chief.

Sugar Creek Police Department 1001 Heroes Way 816-252-7058 sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/police The Sugar Creek Police Department is comprised of 16 full-time police officers, 10 reserve police officers, six full-time dispatchers and two reserve dispatchers and two chaplains. The department is responsible for 11.33 square miles of coverage area and is led by Chief Christopher Soule, who has been chief since 2015.

Jackson County Sheriff 4001 N.E. Lakewood Court Lee’s Summit 816-541-8017 www.jacksoncountysheriff.org/ The county sheriff ’s office serves

all of Jackson County, a 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, five sworn unpaid reserves, and 43 civilian personnel. The county sheriff ’s office is also supported by a civilian volunteer unit of about 25 members called the “Sheriff ’s Posse.”

The Sheriff ’s Office is led by Sheriff Darryl Forte. There is one undersheriff, and there are two majors and five captains.

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The Independence Uptown Market is on Truman Road on the north edge of the Square. [Examiner file photo]

New space draws more events to Independence Square

The Highway Patrol is organized in a series of troops. Troop A is one of nine across the state. It serves 13 counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline.

Troop A is led by Captain Scott Shipers. The Highway Patrol troops are overseen by the Field Operations Bureau, a post currently held by Maj. Gregory Smith. The position also has authority over the Highway Patrol’s Aircraft Division and Water Patrol Division.

The Highway Patrol’s top ranking officer is the superintendent, Colonel Eric Olson.

FIRE DEPARTMENTS Independence Fire Department Independence Uptown Market, the new use, restrooms and a catering kitchen and 950 N. Spring St. permanent home for the Independence can be used as a year-round events space. It 816-325-7123 farmers market, opened last August, ahead occupies what had been a city-owned parkhttp://www.ci.independence.mo.us/fire of the Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival. ing lot off Truman Road between Liberty The department is composed of 172 The Uptown Market, constructed at a and Osage streets. members operating through 10 locations cost of $3.3 million for the city, has an In additions to concerts, fairs and other to cover a service area of 78 square miles, open-air structure separate from a enclosed events, it also allows for some farmers according to the Independence Fire structure that has roller doors for open-air market events in the winter.

Department website. At least 39 firefighters and officers are available at any given Beginning Sept. 5, the museum will be open HISTORY GROUPS moment. on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Continued from page 10 The department is organized into sevby appointment. Call Marty, 816-686-7582, to en divisions: administration, operations, The museum’s building, donated by Standard schedule an appointment​ prevention, services, professional develOil, was started on the 75th anniversary of the Those who have pictures of old school opment, emergency medical services and city by the Friends of Sugar Creek. For more buildings, businesses, churches, homes and class emergency preparedness. information, call 816-254-3742. pictures that could be copied or artifacts to give The department is led by Fire Chief Blue Springs Historical Society, 101 S.W. or loan to the museum are asked to write to P.O. Douglas Short.

15th St., Blue Springs. The Dillingham-Lewis Box 414, Grain Valley, MO 64029.

House Museum is open every Sunday from 1 to For more information, call 816-686-7582 or Fort Osage Fire Protection District 4 p.m. from March to December. email mlnmizzou@gmail.com.

400 E. Monroe St. The Historical Society was formed in 1976 Oak Grove Historical Society, 1901 S. BroadBuckner and works to preserve and promote the history way, Oak Grove.

816-650-5811 of the city. The society is devoted to improving Its mission is to preserve and maintain the http://www.fortosagefire.org/ the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum; the Chinatural, civil, literary, commercial, economic and The district manages a 110-square-mile cago and Alton Hotel building; and the Chicago ecclesiastical history that has shaped the comservice area centered around northeast and Alton Train Depot. munity. Their purpose is to establish and mainJackson County through a 32-person For more information, call 816-224-8979 or tain collections in art and archaeology; and to staff.

Coverage is provided out of facilivisit www.bluespringshistory.org. Also find them acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, buildings, ties in Buckner, and Blue Mills and Koger on Facebook. and to renovate, repair and preserve structures of roads and in the Salem East subdivision.

Grain Valley Historical Society, 506 S. Main historical significance in the Oak Grove.

A three-person civilian board is responsiSt., Grain Valley. Meetings are on the fourth For more information, visit www.oakgroveble for the fire department’s governance.

Thursday in January, March, May and Septemhistory.com. To contact it, send a letter to: Karen The service area includes the cities of ber, and the third Thursday in November. There Findley, P.O. Box 942, Oak Grove, MO 64075 or Buckner, Levasy, Sibley, River Bend and is an ice cream social on the fourth Thursday in email oghistory@yahoo.com. parts of unincorporated Jackson County.

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The department is led by Fire Chief John Yocum. The agency’s leadership also includes three assistant chiefs, Keith Vollrath, Dan Melton and Greg Daugherty.

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 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 and 12 emergency medical technicians and paramedics.The agency is led by Fire Chief Jeff 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.

Dan Manley recently took over as interim fire chief after Rick Poeschl retired in March. The fire department is staffed by 154 employees, 139 of whom are firefighters, as well as13 dispatchers and two administrative assistants. The service area is 65 square miles.

Manley leads the department and is the assistant chief in training..Some of his assistants include 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 he is assisted by five chief officers. The department has 46 staffers, including 45 firefighters and one civilian staffer.

Raytown’s services are handled through two pumpers, and two ambulances.

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COMMUNITY CENTERS

More than just a place to work out, play cards Fairmount Community Center Operates under: NorthWest Communities Development Corporation 217 S. Cedar Ave., Independence, 816254-8334 Contact: Kim Haynes Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The center holds events for youth and seniors year-round, including service days and public safety programs. Tabitha’s Closet provides clothing for school children, as referred by the Independence and Fort Osage school districts.

Roger T. Sermon Community Center Operates under: City of Independence 201 N. Dodgion Avenue, 816-325-7370 Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed on Sunday. Weight room, cardio area and circuit training close 15 minutes before daily center closing date.

Contact: Eric Urfer, parks and recreation director Website www.ci.independence.mo.us/ Sermon The Roger T. Sermon Community Center is available for individuals age 13 and older. Membership at the Sermon Center allows access to the weight room, circuit training room and cardio area. Members are allowed one guest per visit, with a guest fee and proper state or school issued picture identification (members ages 13-17 are only allowed a guest for open gym).

Independence community. Adults 60 years of age and older can engage in programs that focus on physical and mental exercise, health, nutrition, music and dance, social events, holiday gatherings, special events, a travel program and a daily luncheon program which includes home delivered meals and meals served in the dining hall.

Mike Onka Memorial Building Operates under: City of Sugar Creek 11520 Putnam St., 816-252-4400 The facility is available to rent for events.

It also serves as a cooling/warming center during periods of extreme heat and cold.

Legacy Park Community Center 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s Summit Hours: Monday through Friday 5 a.m to10 p.m., Saturday 7a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aquatics closes half hour before the facility closes.

Child care hours (ages 6 months to 10 years): • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Monday-Friday: 4:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Sunday: 2 p.m.to 5 p.m.

Legacy Park Community Center is designed to accommodate all ages for all seasons and continues to expand its offerings, including a gymnasium, personal training and more.

Longview Community Center 3801 S.W. Longview Road, Lee’s Summit Hours: Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to Palmer Center 10 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m to 8 p.m.

Operates under: City of Independence 218A N. Pleasant St., Independence, 816Aquatics closes half hour before the facil325-6200 ity closes.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Child care hours (ages 6 months to 10 Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. years): to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed on Sunday.

• Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Contact: Eric Urfer, parks and recreation • Monday-Thursday: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. director • Website www.ci.independence.mo.us/ Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon.

ParksAndRec/Palmer • Sunday: 4:15 to 7:15 p.m.

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in 1989 by the Metropolitan Community College system and re-designed by Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation to accommodate all ages for all seasons.

Gamber Community Center 4 S.E. Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit, 816-969-1580 Hours:Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday: 6 a.m to 6 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: noon to 6 p.m.

Harris Park Community Center 110 S.W. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, 816-969-1556 Manager: Ryan Gibson The center is closed to the public from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 9 while the Camp Summit program is being held.

Regular open-gym hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; call for

Raytown Schools Wellness Center 10301 E. Missouri 350, Raytown, 816268-7190 Rob Brockschink, director Hours: Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Facility users must live or work within the Raytown School District. A valid driver’s license, government-issued ID card, work ID badge, or a pay stub from an employer is required for community member registration. Monthly fees are $31 for single users or $51 for families. Seniors 55 or older receive a $10 discount on single user and family fees. Children age 13 and up can use the exercise floor. Children ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or sibling age 16 or older.

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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.

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With gravity ropes, players can scale a swaying bridge, balance on a narrow plank and walk a tightrope above the game room.

Booking available for private parties.

Hours: 10 a.m.-11p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-midnight Monday; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday.

Sermon Center 201 N. Dodgion Ave., Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Website: http://www.ci.independence. mo.us/parksandrec/Sermon , At 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 two 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.

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Details: With 70,000 square feet of indoor playing fields and courts, Epic Sports Lodge offers youth and adult indoor 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 and The Tree House Party Room.

BOWLING Diamond Bowl 218 N. Osage St., Independence Phone: 816-252-8003 Website: www.diamond-bowl.com An eight-lane bowling alley featuring lunch and dinner menus, bar, large-screen TVs. Available for recreational leagues, and birthday, team and holiday parties.

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-close Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sterling Bowl 11216 E. U.S. 24, Sugar Creek Phone: 816-252-2111 Website: www.sterlingbowl.com It features 24 lanes, open bowling, USBC-sanctioned leagues, parties, a pro shop, “Cash-O-Rama” Saturday nights and $2 Tuesdays. Sundays are “Sunday Fundays,” with $1.25 games and $1.25 shoe rental. Other features include “Neon Moonlight Bowling,” offered 10:30 p.m.1:30 a.m. Fridays. Party Packs are available, too.

Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday; noon10 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; noon-1 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday.

Summit Lanes 803 S.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-524-3322 Website: www.summitlanes.com/ Now renovated with new synthetic lanes and new seating areas, Summit Lanes features leagues, open play and a pro shop. See website or call for open bowling hours.

Hours (regular pricing only): 9:30 a.m.-

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Thursday; 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday; noon9 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.

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GOLF Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club 15400 E. 34th St., Independence Phone: 816-350-9900 Website: www.drummfarmgolfclub.com Drumm Farm Golf Club is was built on approximately 280 acres on the Andrew Drumm Farm. The semi-private 7,121yard, par-72 championship course is designed around creeks and rolling fairways. The course features zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. There also is a 1,674-yard, par-30, nine-hole executive course, a practice range and practice greens. Annual golf memberships, leagues and private instruction also are available (see the website for rates and dates).

The club also features a 24-hour, stateof-the-art fitness center.

Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $32 3 p.m.-close Monday-Thursday; $50 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $44 3 pm.-close Friday-Sunday. Nine-hole rates with carts for the championship course are $27.50 Monday-Friday only. Walking rates are cheaper. Fees for the nine-hole executive course are $24 with a cart and $12 walking. Other executive rates are available on the website.

Family Golf Park 1501 N.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs Phone: 816-228-1550 Website: www.familygolfpark.com Located a mile east of I-470/Missouri 291, Family Golf Park features a large driving range and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. The driving range features measured target greens, a putting green, sand traps and chipping, a grass tee area and heated sheltered tees. Lessons are available. The facility can also host birthday parties and corporate outings.

Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Fred Arbanas Golf Course 11100 View High Drive, Kansas City Phone: 816-761-9445 Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere.

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com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course The course, owned by Jackson County, features an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole all-par-3 course near Longview Lake, with a driving range and chipping and putting green practice facilities. The 6,906-yard 18-hole course has zoysia fairways and collars, and bentgrass greens. Leagues, tournaments and a junior golf program are available. Annual memberships also are available.

Summer greens fees include $42 for 18 holes with a cart on weekdays, $53 for 18 holes and a cart Friday-Sunday and holidays. Discounts are available. Other rates are listed on the website.

Lakewood Oaks Golf Club 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-373-2505 Website: www.logc.org Details: This private club features an 18-hole, par-71, 6,300-yard championship course with zoysia fairways.

Shamrock Hills Golf Club 3161 S. Missouri 291, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-537-6556 Website: www.shamrockhills.com Details: The 18-hole course, which is par-71 and measures 6,363 yards, was built in 1960 by architect Jim Weaver.

Leagues, tournaments and annual members are available.

Stone Canyon Golf Club 22415 E. 39th St. Phone: 816-228-3333 Website: www.stonecanyongolfclub.com Details: The only Greg Norman Signature Design course in the Midwest, Stone Canyon Golf Club is a public facility. It’s a part of a development project on the edge of eastern Independence and western Blue Springs, and bills itself as a model for landfill reclamation. It also features a driving range and professional instruction. Annual passes also are available.

See website for membership fee rates and greens fees.

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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. The BVAC is also a sponsor of competitive Attack Club Volleyball. The cost per participant varies by sport. For more information, visit the website, email bvac@bvacsports.org or call 816-796-8702

dence Post 21 (William Chrisman, Fort Osage and Van Horn 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. 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.

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 8-14. 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@ Independence Youth Athletic Associalsbaseball.com. The rainout line is 816tion Basketball 774-4080.

Website: iyaahoops.com A non-profit youth basketball organiQueen City Athletic Association zation for grade 2 to middle school with Website: http://queencitybaseball.org teams grouped primarily by schools.

Queen City Athletic Association is a Leagues usually run from early December youth baseball organization for ages 5-14. through March, concluding with IYAA Teams range from T-ball to 13-14, with Championships followed by the All-City recreational and competitive divisions.

Championships, in which the IYAA chamGames are played at Mill Creek Park or pions face the Fort Osage Youth League Santa Fe Trail Park in Independence. For champions. For more information, visit the more information, visit the website, email website and click “Contacts” or “Contact support@queencitybaseball.org or call 816- us.”

796-4003.

Lee’s Summit Junior Basketball AssoZone 2 American Legion Baseball ciation Some area American Legion posts Website: www.lsbasketball.com sponsor Eastern Jackson County teams for Youth recreational and competitive AA junior (ages 16 and under) and AAA basketball leagues for students in the Lee’s senior (ages 19 and under) that compete Summit School District. Practices and in the Zone 2 of Missouri. Teams playing games are held at Lee’s Summit schools.

2019 in Eastern Jackson County include: Formation of the grades 7-8, 9-10 and Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (represent11-12 teams takes place after tryouts at the ing Blue Springs South High School and middle schools and high schools are comeastern Grain Valley primarily); the Blue pleted. Practices start in November and Springs Rod’s Sports A’s (representing Blue games are played on Saturdays. For more Springs High School primarily); Indepeninformation, visit the website.

FOOTBALL Heart of America Pop Warner Youth Football Website: http://www.eteamz.com/ hoapw/ Heart of America offers football, cheerleading and dance programs for young people in Eastern Jackson County. Football ages range from 5 to 14. Tackle teams are formed by age and weight divisions. Many teams and coaches stay together through their advancement of divisions. The regular season is 10 games long. Games begin in late August and run for about 10 weeks.

Associations and clubs making up Heart of America are Blue Springs Gators (www. hoagators.com), Fort Osage, Independence, Kearney, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City and Park Hill. For more information, visit the website.

Lee’s Summit Football Association Website: www.lsfootball.org Youth football organization featuring flag (grades K-7) and tackle (grades 2-7) leagues. The association offers flag football during the spring and fall, and tackle football during the fall. The games are played at multiple locations. For more information, visit the website or email admin@lsfootball.org.

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 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 4-18. 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 information, visit the website or call 816554-2255.

Soccer Association of Independence Website: http://saisoccer.org Recreational and competitive soccer programs for ages 3 through high school with spring (second week of March to end of May) and fall (last week of August to end of October) sessions. Competitive leagues are for U7 and older through the KC Metro League. Games are played at the Independence Athletic Complex and practice fields are at Van Hook Park. Registration is in June and July for the fall season and in January for the spring season. For more information, visit the website, email admin@ saisoccer.org or call 816-223-7627.

SOFTBALL Independence Girls Softball Association Website: http://www.igsasoftball.com T-ball, coach pitch and recreational softball leagues for girls ages 3-18 during the summer and fall. Games are played at Adair Park and the Independence Athletic 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.com 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.

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Bike, hike, fish, see wildlife in many places OUTDOORS Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area & Nature Center 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816228-3766 Website: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/burr-oak-woods-ca The trails are open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during Central Standard Time and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time.

The nature center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday.

The 1,071-acre conservation area features several miles of hiking trails (including a disabled access trail), a 168seat auditorium, a live-animal display, bird-viewing area, a 3,000-gallon aquarium containing native fish and reptiles, and a pair of picnic areas. The area and nature center host classes and special events for

all ages year round (call or see website for times, dates and registration details). The area also features a wide variety of wildlife, fields, ponds, glades, creeks and limestone outcroppings.

REC FACILITIES

18200 E. Missouri 78, Independence (at James Bridger Middle School) Phone: 816-521-5377 Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/ henley The Henley Aquatic Center, run by the Independence School District, offers swimming lessons, water aerobics, open swimming, lap swimming, water polo and birthday parties. It also is home to the Independence high school swimming and diving teams; and a USA Swimming club, Tsunami. The pool closed in June for major repairs and renovations and is expected to reopen in August.

Family summer open swim hours are noon-9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.

Exercise lap swimming is 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $3 per person for family open and exercise lap swimming. Annual single and family passes, and other membership packages are available, too.

8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Because of low attendance, the Aquatic Center has the right to close early. The center also is host to the Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit North and Lee’s Summit West high school teams. In addition, it hosts several USA Swimming events.

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WinterStone promotes itself as “the only golf course in America that sits above an active mine.” Designer Craig Schreiner has created a par-72, 6,752-yard championship public 18-hole course that takes advantage of the hilly, wooded terrain, with many uphill and downhill holes that demand strategic shot-making. Annual passes are available. The Pavilion, a sheltered, but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Mike Strother for non-golf events).

SWIMMING Adventure Oasis Water Park 2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/advenoasis Just northwest of the intersection of 23rd Street and Missouri 291, Adventure Oasis Water Park 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 Independence residents ages 13-64; $6 for youth and seniors (ages 3-12 and over 65, respectively) and $25 for family of four.

Non-residents: $10 for adults 13-64; $7 for youth and seniors; $28 for a 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. 11 this summer. Season passes also are available (see website for fees).

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Lee’s Summit Aquatic Center 3498 S.W. Windemere Drive, Lee’s Summit (on the campus of Summit Lakes Middle School) Phone: 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, a winter swim league and the Gators swim team. Regular hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and

Fleming Park 2 miles east of Interstate 470/Missouri 291 on Woods Chapel Road, 816-503-4800 Lake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS Independence Parks and Recreation Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec Details: Independence Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-325-7843 for more information.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks Details: Lee’s Summit Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-969-1500 for more information.

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

Blue Springs Lake Marina: 816-795-1112 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 The largest park in Jackson County encompasses 7,809 acres and features a pair of large lakes, Lake Jacomo, covering 970 acres, and Blue Springs Lake, covering 720 acres. It features two full-service marinas, campgrounds, fishing docks (and fishing Continued on page 20

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SWIMMING Tsunami Swim Team of Kansas City Website: http://tsunamiswimteamkc.org A USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming club team that practices at a handful of sites in the Kansas City area.

For more information, visit the website or email information@tstkc.org VOLLEYBALL Fort Osage Youth Volleyball League Website: https://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.

WRESTLING Independence Wrestling Club Website: www.independenceyouthwrestling.org Practices at the Bridger Middle School wrestling room. Ages 5-14 are eligible. Seasons begin with practices in November and run through the end of March. For more information, visit the website or contact President Chuck Rogers at cer.kct@att. net or 816-572-3463 or coach Bill Jones at bjjones133@gmail.com or 816-777-6794.

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docks for individuals with disabilities), a fishing pond, and several picnic shelters.

Water sports like jet skiing, water skiing, boating and tubing are available at Blue Springs Lake. Blue Springs Lake Marina is at 1700 N.E. Bowlin Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting).

Dock fishing available after Labor Day. The beach, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend (weather permitting), is at 1500 N.E. Bowlin Road.

The Lake Jacomo Marina is at 7401 W. Park Road, and is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Lake Jacomo has a limited-horsepower regulation, which keeps the lake calm for sailboat and paddleboat use. Dock fishing closes at 8 p.m.

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Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily during daylight savings; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. otherwise. Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round except weekends and state holidays.

The 3,084-acre wildlife area is on land donated in 1952 by Nell Reed in honor of her husband, Sen. James A. Reed.

The area contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres, 11 of which can be used for fishing, including several areas for the disabled.

Honker Pond is for kids fishing only. Most lakes contain largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and bullheads. Some lakes have been stocked with striped bass, and Coot and Plover Lakes are stocked with trout for winter fishing from November to March. The area also includes two fishing docks, numerous fishing jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to state regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special-use permit. It is also a popular bird-watching area. Camping is not allowed except for youth groups with special permits.

Lake City Range and Training Center 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. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all state and federal holidays.

Located in Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-Route FF intersection, the Missouri Department of Conservation facility has a 20-position rifle range (two disabled accessible), a 10-position pistol range (two disabled accessible), three trap fields and two skeet fields and a 12-position archery range from 10 to 60 yards (crossbows allowed) available for $3 per person per hour. A training/meeting room that seats 75 also is available to rent at $20 per hour per permit. The Conservation Department also offers several classes in firearms, archery and hunter education.

Landahl Park

2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking. The park also includes horse riding trails, cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, camping, hiking, archery range and picnic shelter. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range.

Little Blue Trace Trail Map website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Little-BlueTrace-Trail-31 This 15.5-mile rock surface hiking, biking and running trail, maintained by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, runs along the Little Blue River from just north of Blue Mills Road in northeastern Independence to a spot south where Lee’s Summit Road crosses the Little Blue River.

The trail has several access points and parking area, including Blue Mills Road, the Ripley Junction shelter (near U.S. 24), the Bundschu Road shelter, the Missouri 78 shelter (just west of the Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road, Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center and at Lee’s Summit Road.

George Owens Nature Park 1601 S. Speck Road, Independence, 816325-7115 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 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.

Longview Lake 9898 Longview Road, Kansas City (marina) and 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City (beach) Phone: 816-966-0131 (marina); 816767-0727 (beach) Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/157/Longview-Lake The lake, run by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, is 930 acres used for water entertainment and fishing and features 14 pavilion shelters. Boats are allowed on the lake but boat and motor permits are required. The marina, which is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, features boat rental, concessions, marine supplies, gasoline pumps, tackle, bait and overnight and annual slip rental. Fishing includes bluegill, carp, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. Longview Lake Park also includes campgrounds and the Longview Lake Horse Park. Windsurfing is permitted (see website for regulations) but stand-up paddle boards are not allowed.

The 1-acre beach (see website for hours) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available).

INDOORS Archery Excellence Indoor Range 4420 S. Noland Road, Independence Phone: 816-886-6281 Website: http://cbayou.org Email: archeryexcellence@gmail.com Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday -Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday (open archery tag 8-10 p.m.); 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday (open archery tag 8-10 p.m.); closed Sunday (except for special events and birthday parties).

What it is: A Christian-based indoor archery range that offers 40 shooting lanes (34 20-yard lanes and six 10-15-yard lanes) available for rental. All bows are welcome, including crossbows. It also features a pro shop and archery supply store.

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The 10-year old facility hosts more than 100 events and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. The arena’s main tenants are two 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.

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 and community ceremonies, The Fire & Ice barbecue competition, normally held in early October, was canceled for 2019 due to a scheduling conflict.

Upcoming events include The Dude Perfect Tour, featuring the stars from the

Nickelodeon show on July 19, and rapper Gucci Mane with NBA Youngboy and Quando Rondo on July 26. 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 also home to the Centerpoint Community Ice. Open seven days a week (with varying holiday honors and private event closures), the ice rink offers a wide variety of programs including public skating, learn-to-skate classes, figure skating, hockey, special events, birthday parties and private rentals. For questions about Centerpoint Community Ice, contact manager, Brandon Schultz at 816-442-6126.

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What it is: An indoor shooting range that offers firearms shooting lanes and an archery center. Training classes and conceal and carry classes and shooting leagues available. Gun rentals are available.

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Local groups foster a love of the arts Heritage Philharmonic P.O. Box 2276, Lee’s Summit The Philharmonic puts on four concerts a year at venues throughout Jackson County.

It also administers the Young Artist Competition, awarding scholarships and providing performance opportunities with the Philharmonic to area students. The Philharmonic includes more than 60 student, volunteer and professional musicians.

Admission is free to all events. For more information, visit www.heritagephilharmonic.org or email info@heritagephilharmonic.org.

Jacomo Chorale Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Mission Woods Community of Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs.

The chorale is under the direction of Helena Vasconcellos. It is open to singers of all ages. It has a heritage of music styles and presents major concert repertories each season, including a wide variety of literature.

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

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Facility rental is $100 per hour in advance.

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 organists from across the Kansas City area. If you’re curious, stay after a recital for a close-up look at the organ.

Days vary, so visit www.CofChrist.org/ dome-spire for more information, or call 816-833-1000.

Englewood Station Arts District Winner Road from Sterling to Ralston avenues in Independence Englewood, one of the original suburban shopping districts in the area, offers a 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 Puppetry Arts Institute Art Walk. They are usually on site for 11025 E. Winner Road, Independence meet and greet. This family-friendly event In addition to a being a museum, the includes street performers, music, food, Puppetry Arts Institute has a gift shop and fashion and more. offers puppet painting workshops, birthday For more information, call 816-252-5622 parties, monthly puppet shows and sumor visit www.englewoodstation.com. mer puppet camp. The puppet shows showcase a variety of puppets and puppeteers Independence Messiah Choir from all across the United States. Groups Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. desiring someone for a speaking engageRiver Blvd., Independence ment off-site can request a Puppetry Arts The choir has been presenting Handel’s Institute professional to give an oral history “Messiah” since 1916. Through the years, of the Hazelle Factory and/or a demonstra- the choir performed in various venues in tion of one or more of the many types of Independence and Kansas City, including marionettes, hand puppets, and/or shadow the Auditorium and the Kauffman Center puppets in our collection for $50. for the Performing Arts. The Independence On-site tours for individuals or groups Messiah Choir often holds an Advent are available for $3 each at the door upon service featuring sing-alongs and solos. request and can be included with a rental The event is usually in the Community of of our facilities.

Christ Temple. Admission is free.

Off-site performances of complete pupFor more information, call 816-833-1000 pet shows for children or adults start at $50 or visit www.CofChrist.org/messiah.

George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Arts 1010 S. Pearl, Independence For the past 23 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 27 at William Chrisman High School, U.S. 24 and Noland Road, Independence.

For more information, call 816-7297097.

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. It offers local 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.

Encore Theatre Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence Encore Theatre has been in the theatrical community since 1989, offering 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 - 3257370, visit www.encoretheatreindepmo.org or email encorectr@yahoo.com.

Spirit of Independence Community Concert Band Metropolitan Community College Blue River Campus, Independence The band, under the direction of Jane Hicklin, performs year-round at various locales. In addition to a series of indoor concerts, the band is a regular performer at the Independence July 4th celebration at the Mormon Visitors 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 816-797-0521 or visit www.facebook.com/SpiritofIndependenceBand.

City Theatre of Independence Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence City Theatre of Independence produces one musical and four plays during its regular season and holds open auditions for all, plus a Playwright Festival in the summer.

As a community theatre, its mission is to provide an equal opportunity for people to actively participate and learn about live theater production and theater company operations, thereby providing a live entertainment experience for theatre patrons.

For more information, call 816-325-7367 or visit www.citytheatreofindependence. org.

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Children’s Performing Theatre Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence This provides children with the opportunity to participate in full-production shows. Children ages 5 to 15 are allowed to audition twice a year. During the summer, acting courses are offered to enhance or introduce children to acting. Each August Children’s Performing Theatre combines with Encore Theatre to present a show with actors age 12 to 100. All shows are family friendly.

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For more information, call 816-3257367 The Sugar Creek Tamburitzans The Tamburitzans have been ambassadors of the songs and dances of 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.

Lee’s Summit Arts Council The council promotes, develops, strengthens and advocates for the arts in Lee’s Summit.

The council has created a database on the city’s website to promote the creative artists and industries in Lee’s Summit. It is a free service for Lee’s Summit residents. If you would like help promoting your talent – whether it’s fine art, commissioned projects, music entertainment, art-based team building, design services, etc. – contact the department liaison at 816-969-1032.

Summit Art This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing membership opportunities to exhibit artwork, interact with peers and develop professionally. It is committed to engaging the public through exhibitions, scholarships and art class offerings through GOT Art Gallery on Third in downtown Lee’s Summit.

The gallery strives to provide area artists a place to showcase their artwork. This opportunity is available equally to all artists, member and non-member alike.

The gallery offers monthly exhibitions, art workshops, and art classes for children and adults to the public.

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This event takes place in downtown Lee’s Summit and includes more than 85 artists from across the country. This year’s festival is Oct. 12 to 14.

For more information, visit www.summitart.org.

Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra The orchestra is made up of 70 musicians under the direction of Russ Berlin, conductor and Kirt Mosier, associate conductor. It performs four concerts each year at the Pavilion, on the campus of John Knox Village and a fifth concert at Powell Gardens’s annual Booms and Blooms Festival. Upcoming concert dates are Sept.

21, Dec. 21, and, in 2020, April 4 and June 6. For more information, visit lssymphony. org.

Summit Theatre Group The group performs at several different venues throughout the Lee’s Summit community, but its home base is the Black Box Theater in the Longview Cultural Arts Center on the MCC-Longview Campus.

It mission is to provide Lee’s Summit and surrounding areas with enjoyable live theater opportunities and experiences for individuals and families, artists and audiences, citizens and visitors through community and education involvement in a vibrant, dynamic organization. The group performs five productions each season including musicals, plays and a holiday dinner theater as well as providing a junior musical performance camp for kids during the summer.

For more information, call 816-4632654, email webmaster@summittheatre. org or drop them a line at P.O. Box 1736, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.

Celebration Academy of the Arts 10500 E. Missouri 350, Raytown Established in 1993, Celebration Academy of the Arts is a ministry school of the Connection Point Church in Raytown that offers private and class instruction in the fine arts.

Its purpose to provide fine arts education within a Christian environment, to train students to be of service in their church and to glorify God through their talents and to fill a need in arts education for the members of the community.

For questions, contact Megan Buck, director, at 816-268-1507 of megan@ connectionpoint.tv.

Raytown Arts Council 6825 Lakeshore Drive, Raytown The Raytown Arts Council has been inspiring artists and audiences since 1995.

Performance venues are the Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center at Raytown High School or the Raytown South High School theater.

The council has its own Raytown Community Symphonic Orchestra that performs for its musicals and its Community Band that performs at free concerts in the metro area, such as The Tribute to Veterans to celebrate Veterans Day. In addition to its membership and advertisers, it is funded by grants from Missouri Arts Council and the Truman Heartland Community Foundation and from participation in the Starlight Volunteer program.

For more information, call 816-3130202, email arts@raytownarts.com or visit http://raytownarts.com.

Raytown Artists Association The groups meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, 8500 E. 80th Terrace, Kansas City.

The RAA supports local artists by monthly meetings, educational programs and workshops. It provides a means for public display and sale of original artwork by showing paintings in community businesses, city offices, special exhibits and the Raytown Arts and Music Festival. It gives 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. 15 through 17.

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, 2300 N.W. Ashton

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Getting from point A to point B? Take the bus The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has several bus routes in Eastern Jackson County.

Fares, paid in cash, have a base rate of $1.50, though it’s higher for some express buses. Youths, seniors and those with disabilities can get a half-priced fare in some cases. Riders can ask for a transfer that’s good for two hours.

LEE’S SUMMIT In Lee’s Summit, there’s one weekday express bus to downtown Kansas City and an on-call service within the city.

• The No. 550 bus is the Lee’s Summit Express. It makes three runs to downtown in the morning and three back in the afternoon.

It originates at Missouri 350 and Chipman Road (at 5:29, 6:2 and 7:06 a.m.) and stops in downtown Kansas City at 13th and Cherry, 11th and Grand, Pershing and Broadway, and Pershing and Grand.

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The group presents live theater productions for cultural education, entertainment and to develop the artistic talents and skills of company members and others.

For more information, email bsctwebmaster@gmail.com or visit www. bluespringscitytheatre.com.

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 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.

It reverses those routes in the afternoon, leaving Broadway and Pershing at 3:36, 4:20 and 5:14.

There’s also a bus that leaves 350 and Chipman at 4:26 p.m. and stops at Pershing at Broadway at 5:12, as well as a morning bus out of downtown Kansas City, leaving Grand and Pershing at 6:13 a.m.

• Within Lee’s Summit, OATS operates a pickup service for $1.50. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trips must be within the city limits. Call 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287.

Visit www.kcata.org for more information, maps and detailed schedules.

INDEPENDENCE • The No. 16 Truman Road Limited runs from Independence to downtown Kansas City. It runs weekdays, four times in the morning and four times in the afternoon.

In the morning, two originate at the Fairview Shopping Center anchored by the Sun Fresh story on U.S. 24 in Susquehanna

(5:37 and 6:35 a.m.), and two originate at Pembroke and Swope (6:05 and 7:04). All of those buses stop at the Metro Transit Center at Truman and Noland roads, then at Truman and Blue Ridge Boulevard, 13th and Cherry, and Ninth and Grand. The routes reverse in the afternoon.

There is also one eastbound route leaving Ninth and Grand at 6:26 a.m. and arriving at Pembroke and Swope at 7:10. In the afternoon, there’s one bus leaving the Fairview Shopping Center at 5:04 p.m. and arriving at Ninth and Grand at 5:39.

There is also a bus that leaves Ninth and Grand at 6:26 a.m. and arrives at Pembroke and Swope at 7:10, and in the evening there’s a bus that leaves the Fairmount Shopping Center at 5:04 p.m. and arrives at Ninth and Grand at 5:39.

No. 16 does not run on weekends.

• The No. 24 bus runs Monday through Saturday from early morning to late night from Independence Avenue and Winner

to the west to downtown, with three stops in Kansas City before making four stops downtown. Once an hour, that bus comes east to the Metro Transit Center at Truman and Noland, and there are stops at U.S. 24 and Brookside.

On Sundays and holidays, it runs all but comes only to the western edge of Independence, with stops at Winner and Independence Avenue (U.S. 24).

Within Independence, there are six IndeBus routes, all of which come to the Metro Transit Center at the top of the hour and leave at five minutes past the hour.

That coordinates travel within the city and coordinates with the No. 24 bus, which stops there generally at about 10 past the top of the hour.

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The studio also has a performing company. The Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the “Nutcracker” annually and several other performances throughout the year.

For more information, call 816-2245505 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. It offers beginning, continuing and advanced training in a technique-based environment with the focus of empowering young artists to further their goals personally, academically and professionally.

For more information, call 816-8822444 or visit www.monarchconservatoryofperformingarts.com.

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Public libraries offer wide range of programs and resources (and books, too) Mid-Continent Public Library Administrative headquarters, 15616 East U.S. 24, Independence. For questions, call 816-835-5200 or visit www.mymcpl.org.

Area branches: • Blue Ridge branch, 9253 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-761-3382.

• Blue Springs North branch, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-224-8772. Closing late summer 2019 for remodeling.

• Buckner branch, 19 E. Jefferson St., Buckner. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday

through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 10 p.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Sunday. Call 816-650-3212.

Closing summer of 2019 for remodeling.

• Colbern Road branch, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-525-9924.

• Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-252-7728.

• North Independence, 317 W. U.S. 24, Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1

p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-252-0950.

• Raytown branch, 6131 Raytown Road, Raytown. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 10 p.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday. Call 816-353-2052. Closing Summer 2019 for remodeling.

• South Independence, 13700 E. 35th St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-461-2050.

• Blue Springs South, 2220 S. Missouri 7, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-229-3571.

• 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 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-524-0567.

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 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; closed on Sunday. Call 816-7013489.

• 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; and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday. Call 816-701-3483.

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Mid-Continent Public Library continues with planned projects across its system made possible by additional voter-approved tax funds in 2016, as all branches will be either replaced or renovated.

The Blue Springs South and Oak Grove branches re-opened in late 2018 after renovation and remodeling.

In June 2018, Mid-Continent started construction on a new conference center at the Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. It will be a space for meetings, conferences and classes as well as library programs and seminars. The conference center is expected to be completed this summer.

Mid-Continent broke ground in May

on the East Lee’s Summit branch, the third one in the city, at the corner Battery Drive and Blue Parkway, near the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Lee’s Summit’s other two branches, off Oldham Parkway and Colbern Road, are among the library system’s busiest in terms of circulation.

In the fall, Mid-Continent plans to close the Blue Springs North branch (850 N.W. Hunter Drive) for upgrades, including a new programming area, collaboration rooms, outdoor seating and upgraded technology. It will then reopen in the spring of 2020.

Construction of the replacement branch in Liberty begins this fall.

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Several hospitals serve Eastern Jackson County Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E. 39th St., Independence 816-698-7000 CEO: Bret Kolman Number of employees: more than 1.300 Part of the HCA Midwest Health network, Centerpoint Medical Center’s campus includes the hospital itself and medical office and outpatient service building connected to the hospital. The center features 285 ends and the only level II trauma center in Eastern Jackson County with 24/7 emergency services.

It is an accredited chest pain center and have an accredited cancer program. Last year the hospital opened an affiliate urgent care clinic, Care Now and the addition of an inpatient rehab unit with a gymnasium, fitness center, dining room and full-service therapy. The hospital has orthopedic services, including total joints and sports medicine, and a stroke center, neuroscience services, women’s services and outpatient services.

816-347-5000 www.saintlukeskc.org Number of Employees: more than 1,200 CEO: Bobby Olm-Shipman It is a member of the Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Saint Luke’s East offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour emergency department and Level III trauma center, an advanced primary stroke center, a chest pain center, a maternity unit with neonatal intensive care unit, a breast center with 3D mammography, comprehensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, robotic surgery, and a hip-and-knee center.

Saint Luke’s East now has the capacity for robotic-assisted surgery and new bariatric surgeries.

Lee’s Summit Medical Center 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-282-5000 www.leessumitmedicalcenter.com Truman Medical Center – Lakewood Number of employees: More than 500 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City.

816-404-7000 CEO: John McDonald www.trumed.org/lakewood The center is part of HCA Midwest Number of employees: more than 1,100 Health, and its more than 300 physicians Chief executive officer: Charlie Shields represent more than 40 specialties. Services Chiefs operations officer: Lynette Wheeler include a level III trauma center, a primary Affiliated with Truman Medical Centers Inc. stroke center, as well as a variety of outTMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medical patient services such as the Sarah CanCenters, is a 110-bed acute-care public non Cancer Center, urgent care, physical hospital and serves Eastern Jackson County. therapy and sleep medicine. The hospital Key specialty areas include obstetrical/ recently achieved the Pathway to Excellence gynecological, orthopedics, knee and hip designation, which recognizes nation-leadreplacement, digestive disease specialists, ing communication with our nursing team. an inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to A new third floor to enhance care for older adults and a large dental clinic. A 118- orthopedic, spine and rehab patients spend bed long-term care center is located in the last May. facility, as well.

TMC Lakewood offers primary care Children’s Mercy East clinics on site and in Independence, Grain 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence Valley and Raytown, as well as walk-in clin816-478-5200 ics in Independence Hy-Vee stores. www.childrensmercy.org TMC Lakewood offers the Lakewood CEO: Paul Kempinski Family Birthplace as part of its Family MedNumber of employees: 110 ical Care program. The 19-bed area opened Children’s Mercy East offers urgent care, in 2011, and more than 1,500 babies are imaging services and basic lab work, as well delivered there annually. as more than 15 different specialty clinSaint Luke’s East ics. In early 2019, the medical institution 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit announced plans to renovate the first floor

of its operation. The planned renovation will feature 21 urgent care exam rooms, two large procedure rooms and specialty doors for transporting patients. With more space, the second floor will have 20 exam rooms dedicated to specialty care and expanded clinic hours.

General diagnostics walk-in is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Urgent care is open noon-10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends.

St. Mary’s Medical Center 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs 816-228-5900 www.stmaryskc.com Number of employees: 575 Chief executive officer: Drew Grossman Chief nursing officer: Sarah Gonzalez St. Mary’s, a 146-bed hospital, has services that include an emergency department, chest pain, stroke and breast

centers, radiation, oncology, rehabilitation center, outpatient therapy, wound care and hyperbaric medicine center and inpatient rehabilitation center.

Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs 816-251-6133 www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/ saint-lukes-multispecialty-clinic-blue-springs Chief executive officer: Dr. Melinda Estes Affiliated with Saint Luke’s Health System, the 35,000-square foot clinic includes specialties such as cardiology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology and gastroenterology, plus general surgery. Services also include laboratory, imaging and 3-D mammography.

Saint Luke’s also has convenient care clinic in Blue Springs at 1101 S. Missouri 7 (816-251-5800).

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

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 Swope Health Services provides family medicine, physical exams, blood tests, immunizations, some dental and mental health services at sites throughout the KanSwope Health Services This organization operates Swope Health sas City area. Other specialties are pediatrics, family planning, women’s health and Independence and Swope Health East, acute care. The main office in Kansas City both located in Eastern Jackson County. has a full-service pharmacy and optical Swope Health Independence is at 112320 shop, and Women Infants and Children E. Truman Road, Independence. Swope (WIC) department. It is also the site of an Health East is at 17844 E. 23rd St., Indeafter-hours clinic where patients are seen pendence and only provides services to from 5 to 9 p.m. on a walk-in basis. clients of Comprehensive Mental Health Services.

TMC Fairmount Family Medical Care 606 S. Hardy Ave., Independence 816-404-5770 President and chief executive officer: Charlie Shields Website: lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/community-family-medical-care The facility provides acute family medical care, newborn and pediatric care, health and wellness education, chronic disease management and older adult services.

TMC also brings outpatient behavioral health services to the area, backed up by its inpatient mental health services.

• Animal control services have been under the Police Department (325-7300), but the city will soon take over operation of the Regional Animal Shelter from Great Plains SPCA. • Food licensing and inspections are with Community Development (325-7109) • Community and employee wellness programming and the Farmers Market are with Parks, Recreation and Tourism (3257843) The city continues to have ambulance service oversight, as well as an advisory Board of Public Health.

Independence Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ The Independence Health Department had been housed at the Barbara J. Potts Public Health Center at 515 S. Liberty St., until the city last year discontinued it as a separate department and continued some services under different departments.

Raytown Family Medical Care 9406 E. 63rd St., Raytown 816-356-1000 Operated by Truman Medical Center – Lakewood, it offers many of the same services as Fairmount, except for pre-natal care and behavioral health.

Non-profits fill vital health-care roles

Cancer Action 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence 816-350-8881 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.

Cancer Action is funded by donations, grants, investment income, special events and help from the United Way.

Center for Developmentally Disabled 9150 E. 41st Terrace, Kansas City (across Blue Ridge Cutoff from the Truman Sports Complex) 816-531-0045 www.cddkc.org Social media: Facebook and Twitter @

cdd_kc Chief executive officer and president: Sarah Mudd In 2016, Special Neighbors merged with 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 in Jackson County. Its mission is to support persons with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. The combined agencies serve more than 180 people in Jackson County.

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 816-252-8388 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. 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.

CAPA relies on donations and foundation grants and has partnerships with numerous businesses and nonprofits, including United Way and AmeriCorps.

816-254-3652 (1-888-279-8188 for emergency assistance) www.thecmhs.com Social media: Facebook, Twitter @ComprehensiveMH 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 several other locations in Independence and Kansas City to provide various programs and services.

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 Comprehensive Mental Health Services Way. CMHS also accepts direct contribu17844 E. 23rd St., Independence (main tions.

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Stefanie Neill, FNP-C

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

3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 p. 816-525-1600 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.

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

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

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

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CHIROPRACTIC Balanced Body Chiropractic Center, P.C. Britton Batchelor, D.C. Chiropractic & Acupuncture Care, Healthcare for all Ages 19301 E. 40 Hwy., Suite B (at Little Blue Pkwy) Independence, MO 64055 o 816-254-0606 • f 816-254-1895 www.drbritt.net facebook.com/balancedbodychiro

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

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

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

Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO

Dr. Dillon Martinek grew up in the Blue Springs area, where he ran Cross Country and Track at Blue Springs South High School before graduating in 2010. Dr. Martinek then began his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri Kansas-City, still uncertain of which field of medicine was his true calling. During this time Dr. Martinek was also a Competitive powerlifter, placing 1st at both the NASA Missouri and Kansas state championships in 2014.

Sustaining multiple sports injuries and suffering from chronic low back and leg pain that did not respond to conventional medicine, Dr. Martinek sought out chiropractic care for relief. After experiencing the life changing effects of chiropractic, Dr. Martinek decided to dedicate his life in helping others achieve true health and wellness through chiropractic care. Dr. Martinek transferred to Cleveland Chiropractic College where he earned his bachelors in Human Biology and Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2018. Outside of the office Dr. Martinek enjoys spending time with his family, coaching baseball, playing softball, fishing and exercising.

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

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

FAMILY 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.

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

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

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

Beth Gatrost, FNP-BC, Elizabeth Gatrost is a Nurse Practitioner from Independence, Missouri.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Aurora University in 2013 and Master of Science in Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in 2018. Elizabeth specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages

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

Oak Grove Medical Clinic

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan B. Utarnachitt, M.D. 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

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

Kristi L. Ott, APRN-C, Nurse Practitioner

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

3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

Blue Springs Internal Medicine David Voshall, MD, PhD, FACP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

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

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

Blue Springs Internal Medicine

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

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

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

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Robert T. Caffrey, M.D., FACOG Specializing in Women’s Health 19550 E. 39th St., Suite 300 Independence, MO 64057 o (816) 478-0220 • f (816) 795-3456 www.independencewomensclinic.com

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc. Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D., FACOG

NEUROLOGY

St. Joseph Neurology Associates

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

Parveen Kumar Khosla, M.D.

Independence Women’s Clinic, Inc.

206 NW Mock Ave, Ste 200, Blue Springs MO 64014 P: (816) 416-8633 F: (816) 416-8644 stmaryskc.com

Alisa R. Ash, M.D., FACOG

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.

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

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

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

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

OPTOMETRISTS

Richard C. Wilson, O.D., F.A.A.O. Blue Springs Optical

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

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

1116 SW 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-2020 | healthyvisionkc.com

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Dana J. Krause, O.D. Blue Springs Optical 1116 SW 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-2020 | healthyvisionkc.com

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

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OPTOMETRISTS Jeffrey A. Harter, O.D. Advanced Eyecare South 905 W Foxwood Dr Raymore, MO 64083 816-322-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Lawrence D. Reed, O.D. Blue Springs Optical 1116 SW 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-2020 | healthyvisionkc.com

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Melissa M. Enevoldsen, O.D.

OPTOMETRISTS Julie R. Lafreniere, O.D., F.A.A.O. Advanced Eyecare South 905 W Foxwood Dr Raymore, MO 64083 816-322-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

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

Blue Springs Optical 1116 SW 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-2020 | healthyvisionkc.com

ORTHOPEDICS

Advanced Eyecare 6708 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 816-353-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Lauren M. Pachy, O.D. Advanced Eyecare South 905 W Foxwood Dr Raymore, MO 64083 816-322-1872 | healthyvisionkc.com

Blue Springs Optical 1116 SW 40 Hwy Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-229-2020 | healthyvisionkc.com

Greiner Orthopedics Robert F Greiner, II, DO 19201 E Valley View Pkwy Ste C Independence, MO 64055 (816) 317-5070 www.greinerorthopedics.com

Robert F. Greiner, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. His professional interests include sports injuries, joint replacement surgery and arthritis management. Dr. Greiner earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc. in Blue Springs. He is board certified, including Orthopedic Surgery.

Accrediting Board: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Greiner cares for injuries to bones and joints including joint replacement surgery, treatment of sports injuries, fracture and trauma management, and arthritis management.

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Shelters protect welfare of dogs and cats The area has several animal shelters.

INDEPENDENCE The Regional Animal Shelter at 21001 E. Missouri 78 in Independence will be operated by that city as of July 1, after Great Plains SPCA withdrew from its contract and Independence and Jackson County officials negotiated a new arrangement.

Great Plains had operated it as a nokill shelter since it opened in 2013, with a live-release rate of about 96 percent, it reported, and city officials have pledged to try to continue the no-kill philosophy.

The shelter has offered pet adoptions,

lost pet reunions, affordable veterinary care, community betterment projects and a variety of programs and events for the public. Call the shelter at 816-621-7722.

BUS

Lee’s Summit and Kiger Road, Wal-Mart off 39th Street, Independence Center and Centerpoint Medical Center.

The orange and yellow routes across the northern part of the city each run on an every-other-hour schedule, but the bus itself – running as orange one hour, yellow the next – does stop at the Transit Center at the top of each hour.

Orange, running on even-numbered hours, stops at the Truman Library, at the Ennovation Center (Truman and Forrest), at Truman and Ash, at the Fairmount Community Center on Cedar, and at U.S. 24 and Brookside (Mount Washington Cemetery). There’s an orange route bus that leaves U.S. 24 and Brookside at 6:35 a.m. and arrives at the Metro Transit Center at 6:59.

Yellow, running on odd-numbered hours starting at 7:05 a.m., stops at the Truman Library, Chrisman Plaza (U.S. 24 just east of Noland), Hawthorn Plaza, Susquehanna Ridge and Fairview Drive, and Jackson Drive.

All six routes start two hours later on Saturdays. The bus doesn’t run on Sundays or on several holidays, including the Fourth of July.

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past the hour and heads east and south to the Price Chopper off 23rd Street near Missouri 291, then east to a stop on Swope Drive and another at Metropolitan Community Colleges-Blue River, then down Jackson Drive to Centerpoint Medical Center, a route of 24 minutes.

At the bottom of the hour, it heads back, making the same stops and arriving at the Transit Center at one minute before the hour. On weekdays, it does that 12 times a day, the first route starting at 7:05 a.m. and the last at 6:05 p.m.

Three other routes also follow that onthe-hour schedule. They are: • Purple, down Noland Road, with stops at Truman High School, 35th Street, PriceChopper and Hy-Vee. • Blue, generally along Sterling Avenue, with stops at the Community of Christ complex, 23rd and Sterling (Price Chopper, McDonald’s), Blue Ridge Crossing (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s) and the Noland Road Hy-Vee. • Green, along Lee’s Summit Road and 39th Street, with stops at Hy-Vee on 23rd Street, the Midwest Genealogy Center at

LEE’S SUMMIT The Animal Control Division, 1991 S.E. Hamblen Road, is part of the Lee’s Summit Police Department and 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 last reported a live-release rate of adoptable animals of 98 percent. Call the shelter at 816-969-1640.

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 INDEPENDENCE-RAYTOWN • The No. 28 Blue Ridge bus runs twice an hour weekdays from south Kansas CIty north through Raytown and into downtown Kansas City, and back.

It starts at the Three Trails Park and Ride (9449 Blue Ridge Blvd., across from Walgreens) and stops at 87th and Blue Ridge, Gregory and Blue Ridge, 51st and Blue Ridge, the Blue Ridge Crossing Transit Center in front of Wal-Mart, Blue Ridge Cut-off and U.S. 40, 31st and Van Brunt, 13th and Cherry and 10th and Main.

It runs hourly during the day on Saturday and does not run on Sundays.

RAYTOWN • RideKC offers flex service on No. 99 South Kansas City. Call 816-346-0346 to schedule a pickup. Service is available 6 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:20 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in the area bounded by 85th Street to the north, 119th Street to the south, Raytown Road to the east and Wornall to the west.

BLUE SPRINGS In Blue Springs, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority offers a weekday express bus service to downtown Kansas City.

hold period, Raytown Animal Hospital takes the animals for possible adoption.

Contact the city about adoption at 816737-6011 or call animal control at 816-7376014.

WAYSIDE WAIFS Wayside Waifs operates a no-kill shelter at 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City.

Adoption hours are noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

For more information or to volunteer, call 816-761-8151.

It runs on weekdays and gets riders downtown or back to Blue Springs in about half an hour to an hour, depending on where the rider gets on and off.

The No. 570 bus, the Blue Springs Express, makes three runs downtown in the morning and three back in the afternoon.

It starts at the park and ride at Missouri 7 and North Ridge just north of Interstate 70. The first bus leaves at 6:05 a.m., followed by buses at 6:37 and 6:52. Then that bus makes stops at the commuter lot at I-70 and Woods Chapel Road (at 6:07, 6:12, 6:44 and 6:59). The bus heads west on I-70 into Kansas City, where it makes three stops: 13th and Cherry downtown, Pershing and Grand, and Pershing and Broadway in the Crown Center/Union Station area. That first bus in the morning reaches 13th and Cherry at 6:40 and stops at Pershing and Broadway at 6:52.

In the afternoon, buses use the same stops and leave the Crown Center locations between 4:05 p.m. and 5:12 p.m., and they arrive in Blue Springs from 4:49 p.m. to 5:58 p.m.

The route does not run weekends or major holidays. The ATA runs Route 570 but has no other service in Blue Springs.

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PARKS

Dozens of city parks enhance quality of life Specializing in Women’s Health Complete women’s healthCare … … for all stages of your life.

Richard K. Gutknecht, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Alisa Ash, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Timothy Hall, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Kiersten Moreno M.D. F.A.C.O.G.

Robert T. Caffrey, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Lyda Pung, D.O.

Michelle R. Lemberger, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Debra Sims, WHNP, BC.

Lindsay Hartley, WHNP, BC.

We invite you to schedule your appointment today!

816.478.0220

Visit us on the web: www.independencewomensclinic.com

19550 E. 39th Street Suite 300, Independence, MO 64057

INDEPENDENCE Independence Parks and Recreation runs 44 facilities, including several small undeveloped parks and several next to schools.

To reserve a park shelter or pavilion, call (816) 325-7370.

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, BC TR, BBQ. • Carriage Hills Park, 16841 E. 41st St. S.: TR. • 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: 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.

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 • Hill Park, 2201 S. Maywood Ave.: SH, PG, SKP, PT, TR, BBQ. • Hiram Young Park, 215 E. Lexington Ave.: PT. • Independence Athletics Complex, 17800 E. Salisbury Road: AF, BF, SBF, SC, TR, BC, SH, PG, PT. • Japanese Garden, 223 N. Memorial Drive.

• Little Blue Park, 21101 E. Missouri 78: AF • McCoy Park, 800 N. Bess Truman Parkway: AF, SH, PG, SG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC, HP. • Mill Creek Park, 1717 N. River Blvd.: AF, SH, PG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC. Continued on page 40

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Adair Park Blue and Gray Reserve Blue River Parkway Fleming Park (Blue Springs Lake) Fleming Park (Lake Jacomo) Fort Osage Park Hayes Park Landahl Park Reserve Little Blue Trace Reserve Longview Lake Missouri Town 1855 Monkey Mountain Reserve River Bluff Reserve Salem Park Truman Courtroom Truman Sports Complex Vest Pocket Parks William Klein (Cave Springs)

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• 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. • Rock Creek Trail: South of 23rd Street to Country Club Park near Norton Ave. and 30th Street: 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. • Young Park, 405 N. Dodgion Ave.: PG, PT, BC. LEE’S SUMMIT Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation runs

29 facilities. Most parks are open 5 a.m to 11 p.m. daily. City’s parks, with amenities (no amenities listed means an undeveloped park) Shelters can be reserved at the main office located at 220 SE Green Street: • 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 Memorial 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 Ave.: PG, TR, SKP, RHR, MPF, HA. • 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, PB, MPF, BF, TR, SKP, BF, SG, SVC SKP,, 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 Put-

nam Street: MPF, TR, TC. • Kenney Field, Carlisle Avenue and Hink Drive: BF, PG, TC. • LaBenite Park, Missouri 291 and Missouri River: TR, SH. • 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 Raytown Parks and recreation runs six facilities. For more information about Raytown’s parks call (816) 358-4100.

• Sarah Colman-Livengood Park Livengood Park, 59th and Lane: HA, SBF SH, PT, TC, BF, BC, PG, HP, TR • C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th and Raytown Road: SH, PT, SBF, 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, SBF, BF, PG, TR, HA – Michael Smith

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COMMUNITY

Community Services League aids many The Community Services League has several locations throughout Eastern Jackson County, including the main headquarters just off the Independence Square and the new Farview food pantry location in the former Fort Osage early childhood education building in northeast Independence.

In addition to running such traditional services as food shelves and Christmas

gift drives, the group focuses on programs such as work readiness and financial counseling to help families work toward self-sufficiency.

BlendWell Cafe, a combination coffee shop and community center on U.S. 24 in northwest Independence is run by CSL and provides access to various CSL services.

Locations: • 404 N. Noland Road, just north of

Truman Road (main headquarters), Inde• 14500 East 39th St. S., inside Christ pendence.

United Methodist Church, Independence.

• 16995 E. Dover Lane (Hawthorne Place • 200 SW 10th St., Blue Springs.

Apartments), Independence.

• 1001 S. Sibley St., Buckner.

• 18109 E 12th St N., at the corner of • 207 W. Walnut St., inside the First U.S. 24 at Viking Drive (food pantry; loBaptist Church, Grain Valley. cation in partnership with Mid-Continent • 1408 SE Austin St., Oak Grove.

Public Library), Independence.

• BlendWell Cafe, 10725 E. U.S. 24, Independence.

Chambers of commerce, other groups aid business Local business organizations promote development in the community: • Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman Rd. Phone: 816-252-4745 President: Tom Lesnak • Independence Economic Development Council

201 N. Forest Ave. Phone: 816-252-5777 President: Tom Lesnak • Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce 220 SE Main St. Phone 816-524-2424 President: Blake Fry • Raytown Chamber of Commerce

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5909 Raytown Trafficway Phone: 816-353-8500 President: Vicki Turnbow • Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W. Main St. Phone: 816-229-8558 President: Lara Vermillion • Grain Valley Partnership

1450 SW Eagles Parkway Phone: 816-443-5162 Executive Director: Tim Russell • Oak Grove 1404 S. Broadway, Suite D Phone: 816-690-4147 President: ToniAnn Richard

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LAW AND ORDER

Judges and juries deliver justice Local and federal courts handle busy dockets Jackson County Circuit Court: 16th District 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816881-4400 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000 www.16thcircuit.org Both sites are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The presiding judge is David Byrn.

The Jackson County District Court hears criminal and civil cases. Criminal defendants are charged with felonies and misdemeanors through the county prosecutor’s office. There are 29 judges and eight commissioners. One circuit judge and one associate circuit judge oversee arraignments and preliminary hearings before the case is transferred to a trial division. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St. in Kansas City. The Juvenile Detention Center is also at that building.

Federal Court U.S. Courts for the Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. Ninth St., Kansas City. www.mow.uscourts.gov 816-512-5000, 512-1800 (bankruptcy), 800-466-9302 (case management/electronic case filing system) and 512-1300 (probation and pretrial services).

Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Defendants charged with federal crimes by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri go to court at the C.E. Whittaker Courthouse. The 11-story courthouse includes 16 courtrooms, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the U.S. Marshals Office and other court-related agencies, including a bankruptcy court, district court, probation and pretrial offices. There are 11 district and senior district judges, five magistrate judges and three bankruptcy judges in Kansas City, including Chief District Judge Beth Phillips.

Lee’s Summit Municipal Court 10 N.E. 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 816-521-7923 (ext. 1286) www.sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/ municipal-court Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours could vary, so call ahead.

Judge: Garry Helm Court sessions: Generally held on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

Dockets: attorney 4 p.m.; time payment (show cause) 4:30 p.m.; new tickets 5:30 p.m.; continuance 6 p.m.

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 E. 59th St. 816-737-6008 Website: www.raytown.mo.us Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Judge: Traci Fann

Homicide Manslaughter Rape Attempted rape Robbery Aggravated assault Burglary Larceny/theft Motor vehicle theft Arson

LOCAL CRIME STATISTICS

Independence Lee’s Summit Sugar Creek Raytown 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 11 10 1 2 0 0 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 59 27 24 2 1 20 17 6 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 156 105 37 25 3 0 47 48 446 336 69 67 24 14 96 82 785 704 178 208 21 15 384 258 4,656 4,203 1,572 1,718 101 79 827 817 1,262 1,208 119 179 28 33 199 220 12 15 2 1 1 0 2 3

Violent crimes 646 521 134 118 Property crimes 6,715 6,130 1,871 2,106 Source: Missouri Uniform Crime Reporting Program Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Dockets: Domestic violence at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Fridays; code enforcement and housing codes at 3 p.m. once a month; student drug and tobacco at 2:30 p.m. once a month; truancy at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. once a month.

Municipal court is for those issued general summons given by police for misdemeanor violations. People can also be charged for general Jackson County ordinance violations that are heard in municipal court.

Blue Springs Municipal Court Howard Brown Public Safety Building, 110 S.W. Smith St. 816-228-0175 Independence Municipal Court Judges: Don Lograsso, Stephanie 111 E. Maple Ave. Taormina 816-325-7230 www.bluespringsgov.com/139/Municiwww.ci.independence.mo.us/MuniCourt pal-Court Judges: Garry Helm (presiding), Susan Court sessions: Tuesday and Thursday Watkins Hours: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 court sessions are 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Friday court is 8:30 a.m, 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (phones answered 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Cashier’s office a.m. Saturday court is at 8:30 a.m. Check operates 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m. the website for exact dates.

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violations. The court has online payment available.

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

Oak Grove Municipal Court Civic Center, 2100 S. Broadway St. 816-690-3773, ext. 1501 Judge: Garry Helm Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Website: www.cityofoakgrove.com/33/ Municipal-Court All charges are from traffic and city violations. Online payment available. Court is in session the last Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. To confirm your pending date or for other questions, call the office.

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Dozens of neighborhood schools in our area INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central office phone: 816-521-6300 HIGH SCHOOLS • Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Road, 816-521-5350; Ronda Scott, principal • Van Horn High School, 1109 S. Arlington Ave., 816-521-5360; Justin Woods, 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; Lori Mertz, principal • George Caleb Bingham Middle School, 1716 S. Speck Road, 816-521-5490, Brett Playter, principal • James Bridger Middle School, 18200 E. Missouri 78, 816-521-5475; 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; Brian Duffie, principal • Cassell Park Elementary, 10401 E. 31st St., Independence, 816-521-5540, Neal Johnson, 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 St., 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. Liberty, 816-521-5420,; Lindsey Miller, principal • Randall Elementary, 509 Jennings, 816521-5445; Sarah Jones, principal • Sante 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, 816-512-5475; 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; Amanda Spight, principal • Independence Academy, 600 W. Mechanic, 816-521-5505, Wendy Kline, 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, 13 S. Sibley St., Buckner, 816-650-7300, Karen Hile, prin-

cipal • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, 816-650-7350; Julie Stout, principal • Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Kentucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; Anne Tapp • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 E. US 24 Circle, Independence, 816-6507158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; Emily Cross, principal OTHER • Career and Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507180; Susie Gouldsmith, director • Early Childhood Center, 18109 E. 12th St. N., Independence, 816-650-7480; Karen Harrach, principal • Lewis and Clark Academy, 24801 East U.S. 24, Independence, 816-650-7708; Melissa Dorris, director BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Thomas Alderman, principal • Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; Charles Belt, principal • Freshman Center, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-074-3440; Doug Mattson, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3750; Danica Fuimaono, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 N.W. First St., 816-874-3470; Brett Lyon, principal • Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-8743580; Bryce Johnson, principal • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kelly Flax, principal • Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve Goddard, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E.

Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816 8743600; Liz White, principal • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kaycey Roush, 3rd-5th principal • Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.W. Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan Crum, principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Jennie Alderman, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Park Road, 816-874-3650; Liz Talamantez, principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Casey Brownsberger, principal • John Nowlin Elementary, 5020 N.W. Valley View Road, 816- 874-3670; Seth Shippy, principal • Lucy Franklin Elementary, 111 N.E. Roanoke Drive, 816-874-3690; Doug Nielsen, principal • Sunny Pointe Elementary, 3920 South R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3700; Cassie Gengelbach, principal • Thomas Ultican Elementary, 1812 N.W. Vesper St., 816-874-3710; Abbie Swisher, principal • Voy Spears Jr. Elementary, 201 N.E. Anderson, Lee’s Summit, 816-874-3720; Nick Goos, principal • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; Cory LaBoube, principal • William Yates Elementary, 3600 Davidson Road, 816-874-3740; Kerrie Edwards,, principal OTHER • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575 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; Dr. Kari TwilleContinued on page 44

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gar, 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; Jeff Scalfaro, principal • Pleasant Lea Middle School, 630 S.W. Persels Road, 816-986-1175; Dr. David Sharp, principal • Summit Lakes Middle School, 3500 S.W. Windemere Drive, 816-986-1375; David Mitchell, principal ELEMENTARY • Cedar Creek Elementary, 2600 S.W. Third St., Lee’s Summit, 816-986-1260; Jennifer 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., Lee’s Summit, 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., Lee’s Summit; 816986-3250; Sheryll Cochran, principal • Pleasant Lea Elementary, 700 S.W. Persels, 817-986-1230; Aaron Barnett, principal • Prairie View Elementary, 501 S.E. Todd George Pkwy., 816-986-2280; Amy Fennewalk, principal • Richardson Elementary, 800 N.E.

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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; 816 986-4122, 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, 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; Carl Calcara, principal 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; Stephanie Vickers, 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; Jamie Washington, principal • Southwood Elementary School, 8015 Raytown Road, 816-268-7280; Dr. April Sutherland, 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. Missouri 350, 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; Beth Sprecher, principal • Raytown Success Academy, 9020 E. 51st Terr., 816-268-7180; Lori Forte, principal.

• Three Trails Preschool, 8812 Gregory Blvd., 816-268-7145; Tara Baker, principal.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS INDEPENDENCE • Center Place Restoration School 819 W. Waldo., Independence 816-252-1715 cprsgoldeneagles.com Kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, Restoration School administrator, Dan Schoenemann • Family Christian Academy 11625 E. 15th St. S., Independence 816-836-1075 familychristianacademy.net Grades K4 through Grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denomina-

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tional Administrator: Rita Schowengerdt • Messiah Lutheran School 613 S. Main St., Independence 816 254-9409 Grades preschool (starting at age 2) through grade 8 Affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Principal: Eric Eckhoff • Nativity of Mary 10021 E. 36th Terr., Independence 816-353-0284 nativityofmary.org Grades preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Principal: Mary Parrish • Nova Center School 2425 S. Hardy Ave., Independence 816-924-1703 novacenter.org Grades kindergarten through grade 12 Affiliation: not-for-profit corporation,

special education Administrator/principal: Georgette Elder • The Schoolhouse 14709 E. 35th St., Independence 816 373-5938 theschoolhouse.homestead.com Grades: pre-K through grade 6 Affiliation: independent Administrator/principal: Mary Childers LEE’S SUMMIT • St. Michael the Archangel High School 2901 N.W. Lee’s Summit Road, Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-763-4800 https://smacatholic.org/ Grades 9 through 12 Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph President: Rev. Randolph W. Sly Principal: Jodi Briggs • Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School 150 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit 816-251-1150 olplsschool.org

Grades: K through grade 8 Affiliation: Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Administrator/principal: Jodi Briggs • Summit Christian Academy 1500 S. W. Jefferson St., Lee’s Summit 816-525-1480 summit-christian-academy.org Grades preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Head of school: Linda Harrelson • Summit View Adventist School 12503 S. Missouri 7, Lee’s Summit 816-697-3443 Summitviewadventistschool.com Grades pre-K through grade 8 Affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist Church Principal: Matt Daarud RAYTOWN • Blue Ridge Christian School 15710 Calvary Road, Kansas City 816-358-0950 Grades: pre-K through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denomina-

tional Superintendent, Kathy Reynolds BLUE SPRINGS • Plaza Heights Christian Academy 1500 S.W. Clark Road 816-228-0670 www.plazaheightschristianacademy.org Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church Administrator: Chuck Lawson Asst. administrator: Tim Asher • Rainbow Center 900 N.W. Woods Chapel Road 816-229-3869 rainbow-center.org Grades: ages 3 through 21 Day school, communications disorders Executive director: Marilu W. Herrick • St. John LaLand Catholic School 801 N.W. R.D.Mize Road 816-228-5895 stjohnlalandeschool.com Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: St. John Lalande Catholic Church

New Library Experiences are Coming!

Midwest Genealogy Center Community Hall 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, Mo. Opening Summer 2019 This new 400-seat conference center adjacent to MGC will include a pre-convene area, divisible meeting space, performance stage, state-of-the-art audio-visual capability, and on-site catering kitchen. The facility will host the 2020 Federation of Genealogical Society Conference.

East Lee’s Summit Branch SE Battery Drive & SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Opening Late 2020 This new 18,500 square-foot branch will be the third in Lee’s Summit. It will include a community programming room and co-working spaces, and teen and children’s areas. Both the Lee’s Summit and Colbern Rd. branches will continue to operate during and after construction

Raytown Branch 6131 Raytown Rd., Raytown, MO Renovation to begin Mid-Summer 2019 These projects are part of Mid-Continent Public Library’s Capital Improvement Project to improve its facilities for 21st Century customers. For more information, visit mymcpl.org/Community.

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Leadership of area school districts INDEPENDENCE Administrative offices are at 201 N. Forest Ave., 816-521-5300.

ADMINISTRATION Dale Herl began serving as superintendent in 2013. Herl’s focus is on college and career readiness for students, helping district students to graduate from high school with an associate’s degree or an Industry Recognized Credential.

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. Her current term expires in 2022 and has been an accountant for nearly 30 years.

• Matt Mallinson, treasurer, was first elected in 2008 and his current term ends in 2022. He has owned his own pharmacy for more than 25 years.

• Carrie Dixon was first elected in 2018

and her term will expire in 2024. She leads the Salvation Army’s Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center along with her husband.

• Jill Esry was first elected in 2010, and her current term expires in 2022. She has been a member of the district’s negotiating team for four years.

• Eric Knipp was first elected in 2018 and his term expires in 2024. He is an Eagle Scout coordinator and volunteer basketball coach in the IYAA league.

• Blake Roberson first served on the board in 2000 and his current term will expire in 2020. Roberson has been in the insurance industry for 35 years.

LEE’S SUMMIT Administrative offices are at 301 N.E. Tudor Road, 816-986-1000. The district’s website is lsr7.org.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION • Julie Doane, president, was elected to the Board of Education in April 2015 and re-elected in 2018. Her term expires in 2021. Doane is a Rodan + Fields Dermatology consultant and works at the University of Central Missouri in lee’s Summit.

• Ryan Murdock, vice president, was elected to the board in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He works as the emergency management director for the city of Raymore.

• Mike Allen was elected in April 2019 and his term will expire in 2022. Allen is an independent registered investment advisory and insurance agent.

• Jacqueline Clark was elected to the board of education in April 2017 and is the immediate past vice president. Her term will expire in 2020. She leads governmental relations and public affairs in the midwest and west for LafargeHolcim NA. • Kim Fritchie was was elected in 2017.

Her term will expire in 2020. She is a retired educator from the Lee’s Summit School District.

• Judy Hedrick was elected to the Board of Education in April 2019, and her term will expire in 2022. She currently performs contracted work with the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation.

• Dennis Smith was elected to the board in April 2017 and his term will expire in 2020. He works in educational mentoring after retiring as the principal of Bernard Campbell Middle School.

ously served as president of the board. He works for the U.S. Department of Education as an institutional review specialist.

• Beth Plank was elected in April 2017 and her term will expire in 2020. She works for Batts Communications in Baytown.

• Bobbie Saulsberry was first elected to the board in 2007, and has served consecutive terms since then. Her current term will expire in April 2022. She is a SC/I business development representative with Spire Natural Gas Company.

• Rick Thode was elected to the board in April 2019 and his term will expire in April 2022. Those is a retired CPA and Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. • Amy Tittle, elected to the board in 2018, is a retired teacher from the Raytown School District. Her term expires in April 2021.

• Rachel Johnston, secretary, previously worked in the finance department as the director of technology’s secretary and as principal’s secretary at Raytown High School.

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 • Terry E. Landers, vice president, was first elected in 2005 and most recently elected in 2017 for a term ending in 2020.

He is a retired education from the Baytown school district.

• Rick Moore was elected in April 2017 and his term will expire in 2020, and previ-

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 district in 2014 but returned last year to serve as superintendent.

BOARD OF EDUCATION • Dale Walkup, president, was first elected in 2014 and his current term lasts until 2020. He is a small business owner.

• Rhonda Gilstrap, vice president, was re-elected to the board in April 2019 and

FORT OSAGE ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Jason Snodgrass BOARD OF EDUCATION • Floyd Hawkins, president • Sharon Dankenbring, vice president • Tim Brown • Diana Rice • Kelly Scott • David Shrout • Gary Thompson

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A wide range of post-secondary options

• MCC-Blue River Metropolitan Community College’s eastern Independence campus serves approximately 3,500 students at 20301 E. Missouri s 78 as one of the five campuses of the MCC system in the metro area.

Blue River offers a general education program while offering 12 two-year degree l 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, cybersecurity, l computer systems and engineering adminf istration, computer user support, criminal justice and fire science technology.

Blue River opened its new 2,000-squarefoot cybersecurity lab in the spring of 2019 and is just one of 70 community colleges out of 1,200 to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in cyber defense by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency for its curriculum and institutional practices. Director Brian Hurley said the enrollment in cybersecurity program has nearly doubled in the last three years.

Another of Blue River’s top programs is the Public Safety Institute, which trains police officers, firefighters and EMT/paramedic personnel. Blue River also offers a music and theater program.

The school offers adult education classes, certificate programs and professional development classes. The Trailblazer Collegiate Academy is an early college program that allows Independence School District high school students to earn an associate’s degree while also earning their high school

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her term lasts until 2022. She is retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

• Kurt Swanson, fiscal vice president, was elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent.

• Dale Falck was first elected in 2014 and his term expires in 2020. He works for Primelending, a mortgage lender.

diplomas.

Student services are available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the Academic Resource Center.

Student life includes several clubs and organizations.

The MCC athletic programs, which compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I, were consolidated into one program for the 2018-19 school year instead of the four different campus teams to allow student-athletes to attend classes at any of the five campuses. Teams are now known as the Wolves. Blue River is the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the nearby Bingham Middle School campus.

The campus also is home each April to the annual student-run All For The Children event, which features a 5K run/walk, free health screenings, self-defense classes, child ID kits, entertainment, food and an Easter egg hunt.

More information about specific programs offered at the campus, admission requirements and student life are available by calling 816-604-1000 or by visiting the school’s website, mcckc.edu/our-campuses/ blue-river/.

programs leading to transfer to a four-year college or ending with an associate degree.

Associate degree fields include arts-teaching, engineering, biology, chemistry, accounting, business management, automotive technology and computer systems, geographic information systems and software development. Longview is also home to the MCC Honors Program.

Student life also includes more than two dozen clubs and organizations. The Longview campus will be the base for the women’s volleyball and women’s cross country teams.

The school is at 500 S.W. Longview Road in Lee’s Summit. More information about the college is available by calling 816-6041000 or by visiting the school’s website: http://www.mcckc.edu/longview • Graceland University-Independence Graceland University, based in Lamoni, Iowa, has an Independence campus a few

blocks west of the Independence Square at 1401 W. Truman Road.

The Community of Christ-sponsored school’s flagship program is its School of Nursing, an 18-month long, 65-credit-hour bachelor’s of science in nursing program.

The program admits about 50 students every June.

The school is home to the International Health Center, an organization in which nursing students and graduates work to bring health care to rural Africa.

The Independence campus, which opened in 1969, also houses the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education, the C.H. Sandage School of Business and the Community of Christ Seminary.

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• Bryan Dennie was first elected in 2018 and his term will expire in 2021. He is a former teacher and current real estate agent.

• Bobby Hawk was elected to the board in April 2019, having been previously appointed to fill an open seat on the board.

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City councils, boards of aldermen lead Eastern Jackson County communities • District 2 her council term in 2014 and was re-elected re-elected in 2017. His term expires in 2021.

INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL Curt Dougherty – The former state repre- in 2018. Her term expires in 2022.

The Independence City Council consists • Mayor sentative was elected in 2012 and re-elected Mike Huff – The former longtime Inof representatives from each of the city’s Mike Larson – A former longtime teacher dependence Power & Light employee was who now runs his own lawn care business, four districts, two at-large members and the in 2016. His term will expire in 2020. elected in 2018, filling the seat formerly held Larson defeated incumbent Matt Mallinson mayor. Council members are elected to four- • District 3 year terms in even-year April elections, with Scott Roberson – He was elected in April by Chris Whiting. His term expires in 2022. in 2017. His term expires in 2021.

• Mayor the district seats up in one election and the 2014 to complete an unfinished term and • Interim city administrator Eileen Weir – The former District 4 coun- Patrick Casey – Casey, who also is the was re-elected in 2016. His term will expire mayor and at-large seats in another eleccil member was unopposed on the ballot tion. The council generally meets at 6 p.m. in 2020. city’s fire chief, has served as interim adminwhen she was re-elected mayor in 2018.

Monday (except holidays and fifth Mondays) • District 4 istrator since Ron Martinovich retired last Tom Van Camp – Also serving as may- Weir was on the council for two years before year. at council chambers in City Hall at 111 E. being elected mayor in 2014 and is the Maple St. In addition to being open to the or pro tem, he won a special election in public, meetings are broadcast live on City7 November 2014 to fill the seat vacated when second woman of the 50 people to hold the LEE’S SUMMIT CITY COUNCIL office of mayor. Her term will expire in 2022. The Lee’s Summit City Council has Eileen Weir was elected mayor, then ran local cable television. unopposed for re-election in 2016. His term • City manager • District 1 two representatives from each of the four Zach Walker – Walker was appointed city districts. City Council members are elected will expire in 2020.

John Perkins – The former District 2 manager in 2016. Walker runs the day-to- to four-year, staggered terms with half the • At large representative from 1996-2004 was elected in his new district in 2016. His current term Karen DeLuccie – The former Planning day operations of the city and is aided by council terms expiring every even-numCommission member ran unopposed to win assistant city managers Adam Norris and will expire in 2020. bered year in April. Council members and Mark Randall. the mayor are limited to two consecutive full terms. The council generally meets at 6:15 SUGAR CREEK BOARD OF ALDER- p.m. the first three Thursdays of each month MEN at council chambers at City Hall, 220 S.E. The Sugar Creek Board of Aldermen Green St. generally meets on the second and fourth • District 1 Mondays of the month, at 6:30 or 7 p.m., Rob Binney – Binney was elected in 2012 in the City Hall at 103 S. Sterling Ave. The and re-elected in 2016. He ran unsuccessfulmayor and board members – two each in ly for mayor in 2018, and his current term the two wards – are elected to four-year will expire in 2020. terms. Starting in 2013, Sugar Creek board Diane Forte – She was elected for the first members were elected to four-year terms time in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Her instead of two. term will expire in 2022.

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Christopher Steffen – He was elected in Craig Faith – He was elected for the first 2018, defeating incumbent Lorcan Doyle. time unopposed in 2016. His term will Worship (multi-generational) 10:30 a.m.

His term expires in 2022. expire in 2020.

Nursery Provided | Comfortable Attire | Children’s, Youth & Adult Programs Chuck Mikulich – Mikulich was electTrish Carlyle – She was elected for the first time in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Her ed back to the board in 2017, defeating incumbent Joe Kenney. He was first elected term will expire in 2022.

• District 3 in 2006 and was appointed to a different seat in 2008 after losing re-election. He lost Phyllis Edson – She is in her first term a special election in 2009. His current term after winning a three-person race in 2016.

Her term will expire in 2020. expires in 2021.

100 North Pleasant Street Beto Lopez – Also serving as mayor pro • Second Ward Independence, MO tem, Lopez was elected in 2018, defeating Robert Ray – Ray was first elected in 816-252-6662 2012 and then re-elected in 2014 and 2018. incumbent Diane Seif by a handful of votes. www.fpcindep.org His term will expire in 2022.

His term expires in 2022. www.facebook.com/fpcindep • District 4 Stanley Sagehorn – Sagehorn was first Continued on page 49 elected in 1999 and was most recently

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Fred DeMoro – He was appointed in 2017 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 – A former council member 2004-16, 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 threeman 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 approved last year by voters ended the veto power and gave the mayor a vote on all resolutions and ordinances.

• City administrator Stephen Arbo – Arbo was appointed

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Planned Parenthood Independence Health Center 815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independence 816-252-3800 www.ppgreatplains.org.

Social media: Twitter @ppgreatplains, Facebook President and chief executive officer: Brandon Hill Planned Parenthood offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including cancer screenings, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, transgender care, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), menopausal symptom management and abortion. Planned Parenthood Great Plains also operates health centers in Gladstone, midtown Kansas City and Overland Park.

Planned Parenthood receives funding from private donors and grants.

city manager in September 2008. He runs the day-to-day operations of the city and is aided by Assistant City Managers Christal Weber, Mark Dunning and Nick Edwards.

RAYTOWN BOARD OF ALDERMEN The Board of Aldermen meets on the first and third Tuesday each month. The meetings are held at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 10000 E. 59th St. The city website is www.raytown.mo.us.

• Ward 1 Greg Walters was elected in April 2019, and his term will expire in April 2023.

Frank Hunt was elected in April 2017, and his term will expire in April 2021.

• Ward 2 Jason Greene was elected in April 2017, and his term will expire in April 2021.

Jim Aziere was elected in April 2019, and his term will expire April 2023 • Ward 3 Janet Emerson was elected April 2019, and her term will expire April 2023.

Ryan Myers was elected April 2017, and his term will expire April 2021.

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Rachel House receives funds through various community projects and private donations.

and his term will expire April 2021.

Mary Jane Van Buskirk was elected April 2019, and her term will expire April 2023.

• Ward 5 Bonnaye Mims was elected April 2017, and her term will expire April 2021.

Derek A. Ward was elected in April 2019, and his term will expire April 2023 • Mayor Mayor Mike McDonough, a former Raytown police officer was elected mayor in 2015 and re-elected this year. His current term will expire in 2023.

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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.

STATE SENATORS • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in his first full term. The 8th District is mostly made up of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit but also includes a slice of Independence, the area east of the Little Blue River and south of Burgess Road.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 431, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov.

• Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his first term. The 11th District includes almost all of Independence, some of eastern Kansas City, the edge of Raytown and the northeast part of Jackson County,

including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy.

Contract information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 425, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john.rizzo@senate. mo.gov STATE REPRESENTATIVES • Representative Jonathan Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican, represents the 30th District, which includes Lakewood as well as five precincts in south Independence and parts of Blue Springs.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 405-A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-0907, Jonathan.Patterson@ house.mo.gov • Rep. Bill E. Kidd, an Independence Republican, is in his third term. He represents the 20th District, which runs from Sugar Creek to northeast Independence to Buckner.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 403-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3674, Bill.Kidd@house.

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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 105-H , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-5701, Robert.Sauls@house. mo.gov.

• Rep. Rory Rowland, an Independence Democrat, is serving his 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 101-E , Jefferson City, Mo 65101.

573-751-3623. Rory.Rowland@house. mo.gov • Rep. Brandon Ellington, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his fourth term representing the 22nd District, which includes much of western Independence as well as part of the east side of Kansas City. In June 2019, he was elected to the Kansas City Council and will be giving up his House seat.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 109-C , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3129, Brandon.Ellington@ house.mo.gov.

• Rep. Jerome Barnes, a Raytown Democrat, is in his second term representing the 28th District, which includes a sliver of southwest Independence south of U.S. 40 as well as most of Raytown.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 105-C, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-9851, Jerome.Barnes@ house.mo.gov.

• Rep. Ingrid Burnett, a Kansas City Democrat, is in her second term representing the 19th District, which includes parts of Sugar Creek and northwest Independence as well as northeast Kansas City.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 105G, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3310, Ingrid.Burnett@ house.mo.gov.

• Rep. Keri Ingle, a Lee’s Summit Democrat, is in her first term. She represents the 35th District, which is most of the city from

Missouri 291 west to the Longview Lake area, and parts of Kansas City.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 109-E, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1459, Keri.ingle@house. mo.gov • Rep. Rebecca Roeber, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in her third term. She represents the 34th District, which includes the southeast corner of Lee’s Summit, generally south of Colbern Road, and as well as Greenwood.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 234, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1456, Rebecca.Roeber.mo.gov • Rep. Dan Stacy, a Blue Springs Republican, is in his second term representing the 31st District, which is most of the city south of Interstate 70.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 411-B , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-8636, Dan.Stacy@house. mo.gov • Rep. Jeff Coleman, a Grain Valley Republican, is in his first term. He represents the 32nd District, which includes Blue Springs north of I-70 as well as most of Grain Valley and Oak Grove and areas north of those cities.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 115-J , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1487, Jeff.coleman@house. mo.gov • Rep. Donna Pfautsch, a Harrisonville Republican, is in her fourth term. She represents the 33rd District, which includes the southern edge of Grain Valley, the southeast edge of Blue Springs and part of Oak Grove as well as Lake Lotawana, Lone Jack, Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville.

Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 404-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-9766, Donna.Pfautsch@ house.mo.gov • Glen Kolkmeyer, an Odessa Republican, is in his fourth term. He represents the 53rd District, which is mostly in Johnson and Lafayette counties but also reaches into the eastern edge of Jackson County to include the Levasy area. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 402, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1462, Glen.Kolkmeyer@house.mo.gov

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• Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Originally founded in 1960, the school, at 815 W. 23rd St. in Independence and formerly known as the Independence College of Cosmetology, is now known as Summit Salon Academy Kansas City and owned

by Carl Glorioso and Jason York. It trains students in cosmetology (hair and nails), salon services, esthetics and spa services following the CIDESCO and Pivot Point training curriculums.

The school is also a working beauty 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. Financial aid, grants and scholarships are available.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Interested students can tour the college by appointment with an admissions representative.

More information can be found by calling 816-252-4247 (HAIR) or visiting the website: summitsalonacademykc.com • University of Central Missouri-Lee’s Summit The University of Central Missouri’s local presence serves the Kansas City area from Lee’s Summit.

The UCM-Lee’s Summit campus is at 1101 N.W. Innovation Parkway and offers a range of bachelor’s degree and graduate study programs. 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, psychology, software engineering and systems engineering.

For education students, the Summit Center offers a doctorate in educational leadership. Other graduate programs include a master’s of business administration (MBA), 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.

The Lee’s Summit campus also features the Missouri Innovation Campus, a partnership between UCM, the Lee’s Summit School District, Metropolitan Community College and more than 50 area businesses to allow students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree just two years after high school with little or no debt. Degrees offered in the MIC program are in systems engineering technology, drafting and design technology, computer science, cybersecurity, bioinformatics and software engineering (beginning in summer 2019).

Prospective students can get more information by email at mic@ucmo.edu or by phone at 816-347-1612.

The school’s website is https://www. ucmo.edu/about/locations/ucm-lees-summit-campus/.

• Park University Park University has a pair of remote locations south of the river, one in Independence (20101 E. Jackson Drive) and another in downtown Kansas City (911 Main St., 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 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 816-584-6560, 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 in an eight-week course format. The school offers a variety of associate, bachelor and master degree programs at the Kansas City campus and online, including business/marketing, computer

science, criminal justice, education, general studies, history, philosophy, political science, literature, communication, psychology, sociology and nursing.

The campus is 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.

and former military personnel, a reduced tuition rate for members of the armed forces and military partnerships.

The school is at 3620 Arrowhead Ave. in Independence, near the intersection of 39th Street and Missouri 291.

To request information, call 816-4127700 or 866-628-1288, send email to indadmissions@national.edu or visit the website, http://www.national.edu/locations/ campuses/independence/.

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• 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 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

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GOVERNMENT

Jackson County has 12 elected officials of Eastern Jackson County, and it has an extensive system of parks. It also operates a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The county’s website is at www.jacksongov. org.

Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., a Democrat, was re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-8813333.

Sheriff Darryl Forte, a Democrat, was appointed in 2018 and later that year elected to the position. 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

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Jackson County, with an estimated July 1, 2017, population of 698,895, is home to four of the largest cities in the state.

Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 488,943 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 Independence at 117,306, No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 97,290 (some in Cass County) and No. 11 Blue Springs at 54,945. Overall, about half of the county’s residents live in Kansas City and about half live in Eastern Jackson County.

The county operates with executive, legislative and judicial branches. The executive runs the county day to day, although the prosecutor and sheriff also are elected and run their offices independently of the executive. Legislators, the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four years.

The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincorporated parts

elected by all county voters.

The six districts: • The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City. He was first elected in 1998 and was elected to a sixth term in 2018. 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 Ronald E. Finley, D-Kansas City, who was elected in 2018. 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 Charlie Frankin, D-Independence. He was elected in 2018. 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 III, D-Kansas City. He was re-elected in 2018. He is this year’s vice chair of the Legislature. 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 Jeanie Lauer, R-Blue Springs. She was elected in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-4476. North of Interstate 70, the district includes everything east of

the Little Blue River, including parts of Independence, plus Buckner, Levasy and Sibley. South of I-70, it includes Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Independence.

• The 6th District is represented by Theresa Galvin, R-Lee’s Summit. She was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.

She is this year’s chair of the Legislature.

She can be reached at 816-881-3132. The district includes the southeast part of the county: Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, the Lakewood area and much of Raytown.

The three at-large districts: • The 1st District at large is represented

by Jalen Anderson, D-Blue Springs. He was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4477.

The district covers Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Independence, Blue Springs, Sugar Creek, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy, as well as parts of Kansas City south of U.S. 40 and west of Lee’s Summit Road.

• The 2nd District at large is represented by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City.

She was first elected in 2010 and elected to a third term in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-3464.

The district covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown.

• The 3rd District at large is represented by Tony Miller, D-Lee’s Summit. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-8814423. The district covers roughly the southern one-third of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City.

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George Caleb Bingham, famous artist and 19th century politician, moved into the home prior to the Civil War and painted “Order No. 11” during his time there.

The Waggoner family, which purchased the nearby Old City Mill in 1867, bought the estate in 1879 and lived in the house until 1976. Wagon swales believed to have been made by travelers on the Santa Fe Trail remain evident on the south side of the grounds. A pedestrian bridge and walking trail loop around the features.

Visit the Carriage House Gift Shop for tickets to tour the home.

Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for senior citizens; $3 for children ages six to 16.

Groups of 20 or more, $5. For more information, visit www.bwestate.org or call 816-461-3491.

• 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas Ave., Independence. Drop-in tours during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday. April through October, or after 2 p.m. by appointment.

Once a Mormon store, this two-room courthouse was instrumental in decisions in early Jackson County on slave issues, land disputes, and westward expansion.

In the 1930s, Harry Truman held court there while the courthouse on the Independence Square was being renovated.

Admission is free. For more information, call 816-325-7111.

• Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday from April 1 to Oct. 31. Christmas season is from the day after Thanksgiving until Dec. 30, closed Dec. 23-25.The man-

sion is closed for decorating from Nov. 1 to Thanksgiving.

Built by Col. Harvey Vaile and his wife in 1881, this 31-room mansion is one of the nation’s best examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture and has been featured in national magazines and TV shows. The Mansion is lavishly-decorated during the Christmas season, and plays host to the annual Strawberry Festival the first Saturday in June.

Admission: $6 for adults; $3 for children ages six to 16; $5 for seniors/groups of at least 15. For more information, call 816325-7430 or visit www.vailemansion.org.

• Owens-Rogers Museum, Birthplace of Ginger Rogers, 100 W. Moore, Independence. The home where the Oscar-winning actress and dancer was born.

Admission: $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5 to 12, $6 for seniors over 60, military, police and fire. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• Leila’s Hair Museum, 1333 S. Noland Road, Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The museum pays tribute to the Victorian-era art of hair jewelry and wreaths with more than 750 hair wreaths and more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry made of hair. Admission: $15 for adults; $7.50 for ages 65 and older and children 12 and under. For more information, call 816-833-2955 or visit www.leilashairmuseum.net.

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This circa 1820-1860 living history village and museum portrays life as it was in western Missouri during the mid-1800s.

Frequent special events are held.

Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for ages 62 and older and ages five to 13. For more information, call 816-229-8980, visit www. makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855 or email missouritown@ jacksongov.org.

BLUE SPRINGS • The Dillingham-Lewis Museum, at 15th and Main streets in Blue Springs, houses the Blue Springs Historical Society.

It’s a seven-room home built in 1906, and it’s open for tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sundays from March through December.

The annual Taste of Blue Springs fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 17.

• The Chicago & Alton Hotel, built in 1878, is the oldest building in the city, according to the Blue Springs Historical Society, which also says it needs renovation and is currently unavailable for tours.

• The Chicago & Alton Depot in Central Park at Walnut and Smith streets,

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has been renovated and was opened to the public in 2018. It’s under the auspices of the Blue Springs Historical Society. The depot is open from April 1 to Oct. 31.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

SIBLEY • Fort Osage National Historic Site, 107 Osage St., Sibley. Hours: Open yearround from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the Fort served a dual role. It was both a military garrison and trade center. It’s been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812.

Authentically attired interpreters provide living-history insights into the daily life of both the military and civilian populations.

Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children 5 to 13; $4 for ages 62 and older. For more information, call 816-229-8980 or 816650-3278, visit www.makeyourdayhere. com/205/Fort-Osage, or email fortosage@ jacksongov.org.

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GOVERNMENT

Your representatives in Washington Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second sixyear term in 2016.

Blunt chairs two committees – Rules and Administration and the Joint Committee on the Library – and sits on these committees: Appropriations (chair of the Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies); Commerce, Science and Transportation; the Select Committee on Intelligence; the Joint Committee on Printing; and the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform. He is vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference.

His Washington office is at 260 Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-5721.

His Kansas City office is at 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo., 64105.

Phone: 816-471-7141.

Web site: www.blunt.senate.gov/

Oak Grove south of Interstate 70, Kansas City south of the Missouri River as well as Ray, Lafayette and Saline counties. He was elected to an eighth two-year term in 2018.

He is on the House Financial Services • Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican who Committee. He chairs its subcommittee on lives in Columbia, was elected to a six-year National Security, International Developterm in 2018. ment and Monetary Policy and is on the He serves on these committees: Armed Subcommittee on Housing, Community Services, Judiciary, Aging, Homeland Secu- Development and Insurance. He also is on rity and Governmental Affairs, and Small the Homeland Security Committee and its Business and Entrepreneurship.

Subcommittee on Transportation and MarHis Washington office is at B40A Dirksen itime Security. He’s also on the Select ComSenate Office Building, Washington, D.C., mittee on the Modernization of Congress.

20510. Phone: 202-224-6154.

His Washington office is at 2335 Rayburn Web site: www.hawley.senate.gov House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Phone: 202-225-4535.

• U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, a DemoHis Independence office is at 411 W. Macrat from Kansas City, represents Missouri’s ple Ave., Suite F., near the Square. Phone: 5th District, which includes almost all of 816-833-4545.

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Graves is on the Armed Services Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

His Washington office is at 1135 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. Phone: 202-225-7041.

His Kansas City office is at 11724 N.W. Plaza Circle, Suite 900, Kansas City, Mo., 64153. Phone: 816-792-3976.

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