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ugust, to me, signifies the end of summer and squeezing in last minute plans. The relaxed schedule of summertime is coming to a close, and what starts to sink in is the realization that hectic mornings of rushing out the door to get all four of my kids to school is in my near future. It’s a time for new school supplies, fresh new back to school haircuts and finishing up as many of our summer bucket list items as possible before the inevitable happens…the first day of school arrives.

I have such fond memories of spending my summers at our family lake house as a child without a care in the world. The cabin wasn’t much to speak of at all, and didn’t even have air-conditioning, but with the very large size of my immediate and extended family, most of us camped in tents outside anyways. We ran around barefoot all day, playing croquet and volleyball, swimming off the dock and trying to knock cousins off of a giant inner-tube the size of a tractor wheel in to the water, or taking the paddle boat out and almost always regretting how far we went, because we had to paddle back.

We spent our evenings roasting marshmallows in the fire-pit while enjoying the night sky without the glow of city lights, telling funny or embarrassing stories and playing charades. As a child, I didn’t realize how special those memories would be for me for my lifetime, but what it has taught me is how things don’t have to be extravagant to be special. The moments and time spent enjoying each other is what truly has stuck with me, and some of the most simplistic moments are what I remember the most.

As a parent, sometimes it feels exhausting after vacations of cramming in fun activities for our kids and hoping that we have helped facilitate an unforgettable summer for our family.

We have definitely had our mix of summers that are extraordinary and then others where I feel like we weren't able to do as much, whether it be because of baseball, work schedules or an unexpected life event. What I need to remember is that although those extravagant trips are fun, sometimes the simple family traditions of a fire-pit or family game night can be just as memorable to a child, and the care-free feeling of a barefoot summer night of catching fireflies in the backyard can be a memory that lasts a lifetime.

Angela Broockerd, Creative Director

Paul was born and raised in Southwest Missouri. He graduated from MSSU, and moved to Chicago to pursue an Arts Degree in Photography. He obtained his second Bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and began his career as a Commercial Photographer. After 8 years of fun and work in the Windy City, he moved to Kansas City, where he continues to have fun with his wife and 2 children. When he’s not working on a Lifestyle magazine project, he can be found at his other home at 8183studio in the Crossroads District or on an adventure with his family. To view more of Paul’s work, visit 8183studio.com or versluisphoto.com JOIN US

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August 2016

28 44 Departments

20 Katy Guillen & the Girls

Kansas City band releases new album

28 Head for the Cure

Local Author, Harry Campbell, donates all proceeds from

book to local charity.

34 The Big Slick

A behind the scenes look in to the planning of the event.

44 Thou Mayest

Unique Kansas City Coffee Shop offers more than your

typical coffee bar.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Inspired By

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Local Limelight

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Local’s Only

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Giving Back

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Financial Buzz

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Hot Spot

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Trend Setter

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Our Town

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Food & Wine

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Artist’s Palette

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Good Times

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN INTRODUCING ALY AND RYAN BURNETT

from BVSW lost in the national semi-finals finishing in 3rd place overall for policy debate. The team of Daniel Birzer and Saif Bajwa from BVW won the competition for policy debate.

2016 National Speech & Debate Tournament was June 12-17, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stephen Lowe from BVSW finished in the top-60 in Lincoln Douglas debate. The team of Abby Fry and Dean Ziegelman from BVSW made it to the top 40 in policy debate. The team of Alexa Kathol and Zach Novicoff from BVSW finished 9th overall in the policy debate competition. As a result of the student

Mr. and Mrs. Aly and Ryan Burnett cele-

success at the Tournament, BVSW was recognized as a National

brated a May 21, 2016 wedding. Aly grew up

Debate School of Excellence as having a top-20 debate program in

in Leawood, KS and is the daughter of Suzie

the country. No other school in the Blue Valley district has received

and Louie Swyden. Ryan is the son of Ray

this award since BVSW earned it 2012.

Burnett and Maxine Novotny of Wichita, KS. Ryan’s family held a lovely rehearsal dinner

CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

for the soon to be couple at The Capital

Headquartered in Kansas City, Children International is working to

Grille on Friday evening. Aly and Ryan tied

end child poverty around the world. Together, with people like you,

the knot at St. John’s United Methodist

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Church on a sunny Saturday at 5:00pm.

Children International at First Fridays in the Crossroads on Friday,

They were surrounded by friends and fam-

August 5th from 5-10pm to catch glimpses of the beauty of life

ily, and drove off in a classic Rolls Royce,

around the world where children are given a place, a team, and a path

where they then continued the beautiful festivities at Carriage Club.

out of poverty (Clubhouse by Freshcassette at 512 E 18th St, Kansas

Aly and Ryan honeymooned in Maui, HI, and currently reside in Prairie

City, Missouri 64108). Email Brittany Gelbach at bgelbach@children.

Village, KS. Photo courtesy Andrea Nigh Photography

org for information.

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drinks, and fun. Taste menu items from more than 30 fabulous local

Tournament was May 28-29 in Sacramento, CA. The team of Abby Fry

restaurants, and dance the night away with live music by Souled

and Dean Ziegelman from BVSW lost in the round of 32 of the policy

Out! Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Town Center Plaza. Tickets are

debate competition. The team of Margo Johnson and Zach Novicoff

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Tips by

Shawna Wright

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very time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body…snacks included. Take

a few minutes extra to plan and prep easy snacks that will fuel you & your family for the end of summer/back to school grind.

Search Google Images for “clean snack prep”. Be inspired. Cut and store fruits and veggies in advance. As you head out the door, grab a reusable container, mix and

Make your own energy balls: Basic recipe:

match the pre-cut choices, toss in an insu-

1&1/2 cup oats

lated lunch bag, add an ice pack and BOOM...

1/2 cup flaxseed meal

cool, healthy, delicious snacks to share.

You will feel better if you eat whole, healthy foods, bottom line. "You are what you eat, so try not be cheap, easy or fake".

ARTICLE SHAWNA WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

1 cup (natural) nut butter 1/3 cup honey or 8-10 dates Process it all together & form into balls.

Refrigerate.

Add ins: Hemp seed Chi seed Dried fruit Banana chips Chocolate chips Coconut Coco

Cold pressed/organic juice is a great grab & go refreshment for a quick dose of nutrients, energy & all-

Interval workout for anyone

over wellness...and perfect for replac-

Simply load a great workout play-

ing electrolytes in the heat of August.

list, and head out into your neighborhood. Every time the music picks

Summer picks for juicing-

a jog or a run into a sprint. Do not

Easy and Healthy Snack Options

slow down until the music does.

Apples

Find a comfortable starting speed,

Clementines

but get a bit uncomfortable when

Berries

you go faster. Challenge yourself for

Cherries

a few minutes every day. You will

Edamame

be impressed with how your body

Carrots

up pace, so do you. Turn a walk into

responds. Have fun!

Watermelon Nuts & seeds Air popped popcorn

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Watermelon! High in Lycopene (great for heart & skin) and Citrulline (increases blood flow). Drink post workout.

Beets! Known to raise your VO2 max (which helps endurance). Beets come from high concentration of nitrates/ nitric oxide, which helps increase blood flow & circulation. Drink pre-workout.

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GIRLS heavy days ARTICLE BY BRIAN ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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usic often changes its sound from decade-to-decade, but when Rock and Roll came onto the scene in the 1950’s, it would make its way into our hearts forever. Rock and Roll wasn’t just a genre of music. It was an outlet with lyrics more suggestive and politically charged than other genres, and people couldn’t get enough of it. It became a new standard for musical expression that is still impacting artists today.

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Local Limelight

(CON TI N U ED)

“Our music is rooted heavily in the blues, taking cues from the timeless guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix to the visionary songwriting of Patty Griffin, and the indie rock revivalist sound of Heartless Bastards.

It’s energetic, rocking, bluesy, soulful, and tight,” said Katy.

The band, Katy Guillen and the Girls, is one of those bands impacted greatly by the Rock and Roll movement. They are

“An immediate chemistry formed from that gig that was special. We had a great time, so we decided to keep it going,” Katy says.

everything that we love about rock and roll. Their authentic,

With their unique backgrounds and strengths, it led to the release of their

authoritative blues rock sound, mixed with their passionate stage

sophomore album Heavy Days to follow-up to their 2014 self-titled debut

presence and edgy and stylish fashion is the perfect recipe for

album, and the next chapter in their musical journey.

musical success.

“The inspiration for a lot of the songs on our Heavy Days record

At the age of 14, Katy Guillen began participating in blues

comes from the experiences we’ve had over the last couple of years.

jams around Kansas City. By 2010, she was writing songs and

Lyrically, some songs were a direct result of an experience the band

collaborating with veteran drummer Go-Go Ray, with whom she

had together. So there’s a lot pulled from the people and places we’ve

released her first album, When I Get Away.

met,” said Katy.

Gaining their inspiration from Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The

Katy Guillen and the Girls play a majority of their local gigs at

Beatles, Led Zepplin, to the Beach Boys, it’s no wonder their

Knucklehead’s and BB’s Lawnside BBQ along with various events

music resonates with so many fans.

and festivals around the KC metro area. Their summer tour schedule

“Our music is rooted heavily in the blues, taking cues from the

brings new festivals and destinations, including New York, Florida and

timeless guitar riffs of Jimi Hendrix to the visionary songwriting

Michigan. With every new opportunity, Katy Guillen and the Girls spread

of Patty Griffin, and the indie rock revivalist sound of Heartless

their infectious and original mix of classic American genres to eager

Bastards. It’s energetic, rocking, bluesy, soulful, and tight,” said Katy. music lovers and continue to expand their already sizable fan base.

The birth of the band started in September of 2012 when

The best way to keep up with their music and where they will be

Guillen enlisted the talents of bassist Claire Adams and drum-

performing is from their website, kgandthegirls.com. You can also

mer Stephanie Williams to play a gig at the Royal Southern

listen to their music on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Bandcamp. See

Brotherhood at renowned Kansas City blues venue called

Katy Guillen & The Girls at Knucklehead's on September 17th with

Knuckleheads Saloon.

The Stone Cutters Union, to benefit KKFI.

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Thank you to our major corporate partners and featured restaurants!

Presenting Sponsors:

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Sponsors:

Saturday, June 25th was a gorgeous evening for the ninth annual Stems: A Garden Soirée. Guests, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors wined and dined in the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. All proceeds benefit The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and their support of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, the OP Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and public art and art programs. We hope to see you there in 2017!

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She was the Drama Club President at Blue Valley High school, where she was very active in the theatre department. She recently played the lead, Emily, in Our Town among a host of other shows during her tenure. She was also the Fifth Wall State Champ Emcee, and voted by her peers as the Best Actress of the Year twice and Best Playwright for a comedic sketch. Gracie competed nationally in Forensics both as a junior and senior. These competitions have taken her to Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Ft. Lauderdale, and Dallas. She was recognized as the Senior of the Year by both the Theatre and Forensics departments, an award given to one individual in each who contributes significantly to the present and future of the department. On the golf course, Gracie placed Top 5 in the EKL league, and traveled to compete at the state level Sophomore, Junior, and Senior

years. Gracie’s classroom achievements are extensive – culminating with recognition by the Science department with the John Rotz Renaissance Award for Science and Performing Arts. Gracie is also an AP Scholar with Distinction, Kansas ACT Scholar, Kansas State Scholar, and National Merit Commended Scholar. In conjunction with graduation, she was recognized with several scholarships including the PEO STAR Scholar Award, Prairie Star Middle School Katie Ritter Memorial Scholarship, the Blue Valley High School PTO Scholarship, and a Mu Alpha Theta Scholarship.

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Giving Back

LOCAL AUTHOR

Making a difference

ARTICLE KATHRYN LEO PHOTOGRAPHY HELLO BIG IDEA

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arry S. Campbell, CEO of Durrie Vision and author of Get-Real Leadership, just finished his second book called Get-Real Culture: A Practical Approach to Creating a Wildly Successful Workplace, and it goes on sale this week. Get-Real Culture focuses on the culture, or in other words, the character and personality of the workplace, and he claims “no company can be successful without good culture; it’s simply not sustainable in the long run.” He says the culture of an organization is important because it starts with good people, and that a world-class business should always start with an excellent team.

Mr. Campbell speaks from experience, where he has been known as the “fixer.” He has found that by capitalizing on great people, he has been able to come up with solutions to issues in the workplace. While in this role, he found that many times the people were not the problem in a company; instead it was the processes in place that were no longer valid; this caused people to be at odds with one another, thus affecting the culture of the workplace. He compares this to having “sand in the gears”, and these odds have a cumulative effect on the organization. Mr. Campbell also likes to focus on clarity and consistency in all his dealings with teams. He says this is more practical than having complicated procedures and compensation packages where the team is unsure of bonuses and wages. For more

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insight on how to improve the culture of a workplace, you will want to read his new book.

100 percent of gross profits from GetReal Culture and keynote speeches will go to Head for the Cure Foundation (HFTC) which benefits brain cancer research by raising awareness and funding. Mr. Campbell was able to raise more than $200,000 for HFTC with his first book and approximately 100 leadership speeches. Mr. Campbell’s wife, Kris, a brain cancer survivor, is also a fundraiser for HFTC, and its 5K Run & Walk events have grown to 20 cities. “Team Kris Campbell” raised more than $34,000 in 2015 and more than $300,000 since their first HFTC 5K in 2004. Combined with the money raised from Get-Real Leadership, the Campbell family has raised more than $500,000 for the HFTC Foundation. The next HFTC in this area is August 28, 2016 at Corporate Woods in Overland Park. Go to http://www.headforthecure.

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Financial Buzz

The

Money

Balancing Act

BY MIKE “CY” CAJTHAML , CFP®, CHFC®, CLU®

“Stop trying to predict the direction of the stock market, the economy, interest rates or elections” - Warren Buffet Uncertainty and risk tolerance. This concept of just what a person can “stomach” is huge when it comes to properly allocating how your hard earned assets are to be positioned. Most of our clients, and the public in general, as they move into retirement, aren’t keen on losing money.

So, for these folks, it’s important to control volatility.

Typically, in a first meeting with clients, we do our best to have a valuable conversation as to just what their concerns are. What their goals are for their money in retirement, how they feel about risk and what kind of lifestyle they have envisioned for themselves. We’ve learned much about them and now it’s our turn to go to work and design a Comprehensive Financial Plan.

In the second meeting we do our best to try and explain exactly how we can position their assets to provide them with a comfortable retirement but we sometimes see that there can be a disconnect. Because of this we instead talk about the client’s “fiscal house” and have divided up these money placements into what might be termed Principal Protected “Foundation Funds” or safe money and then we talk about the “walls” of their fiscal

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house or Inflation fighting funds that carry some degree of risk. We need to have a portion of the client’s funds working to combat “purchasing power risk”.

Safe money is money you cannot afford to lose.

Money that cannot go down in value. These funds are generally used to produce an income stream you cannot outlive... like a personal pension, which forms the bedrock or foundation of your financial plan. We use safe money to take care of living expenses, like rent or a mortgage payment, food and transportation... another Advisor I know calls these, “pay-checks”.

Financial instruments that fall into this category are CD’s, Money Markets, certain types of Annuities, and Government Guaranteed Securities.

Wall Money or those financial instruments that carry risk, is money you can now afford to place with a calculated degree of risk because we have identified and measured your tolerance to risk and you have an appropriate amount of safe money set aside as your safety net.

Riskier monies really need a longer time-horizon to truly be effective. With risk comes a greater degree of growth

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potential and since we don’t know exactly how this money will perform, we exercise more caution with our riskier assets the older we get. We look for these funds to generate the “play-checks” of life. In rebalancing, we shift more from the riskier assets to the safe money foundation as we age and approach retirement.

Time... the more of it you have the more should be in the riskier or “wall” section of your fiscal house. You need to let the system work for you. You ask... how much should I have in each area?

Here is a place to start... let’s look at the “rule of one hundred”. Take the number one hundred and subtract your age from it. The resulting number suggests the maximum amount of risk exposure you might want to have in your portfolio.

Example: for a person age sixty-five, the equation is: 100 – 65 = 35%. This is the maximum percentage that should be subject to the risk of the market. The rest should be in principal protected “foundation funds”. Before we ever launch a plan we have a heart-to-heart talk with clients about emotions and market timing. We believe that good coaching helps to dispel unwarranted fears and by far, the most common fear is that of the unknown. Understanding the mechanics at work within your portfolio, replaces your fear with knowledge that enables you to make good decisions and avoid bad ones. We want you to Retire With Confidence.

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We are all just so lucky to be a part of this.

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From left to right -Mandi Rudd, Joan Koechner Charbonneau, Mauria Stonestreet, Julie Riggle McKee

BIG SLICK Family, Fun and Saving Lives | ARTICLE BY SHERI WILLS THOMPSON | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS, JANIE JONES

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nce in a great while, maybe even once in a lifetime, we can have the sense that we are touching something truly remarkable and truly good. Many in the Metro Area know that Big Slick is a fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital and that celebrities, David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet and Jason Sudeikis who call KC home, come back each year to raise money for the hospital’s Cancer Center.

However, while press releases and photos focus on the celebrities, what most don’t know is the depth of heart and commitment behind Big Slick that come from the coordinators who happen to be the hosts’ family members including their sisters: Mandi Rudd, Joan Koechner Charbonneau, Julie Riggle McKee, and Mauria Stonestreet.

The are joined by Mark McKee, Gloria

Rudd, Kathy and Dan Sudeikis, and Jamey Stonestreet, and all co-chair the event.

Family is the hidden heart of Big Slick.

In 2009, when Rob Riggle first entertained the idea of holding a celebrity poker tournament to raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospital, he asked his family for help. Today, Team Big Slick is still just that: family. The four women and their families are joined by dedicated friends, faithful sponsors and volunteers who share a passion for enabling life-saving research at the hospital’s Cancer Center.

The first year, Julie Riggle McKee and her husband, Mark, along with Gloria Rudd, Paul’s mom, all from Leawood worked with Kathy and Dan Sudeikis, Jason’s parents, of Overland Park on the inaugural Big Slick event. A lawyer, Riggle handled the

contracts and worked with Children’s Mercy Hospital, while Mark networked with venues and coordinated the event logistics. Gloria Rudd shared her skills in media and radio advertising and her personal experience planning events for another local non-profit foundation. Kathy Sudeikis brought her skills as a travel agent, along with her husband Dan’s can-do attitude. A few close friends and talented professionals also joined the team.

Beginning in March for an event in June and with a goal of raising 50K, they wondered if anyone would even show up! Much to their delight, people did attend, and they exceeded their goal three-fold with 150K in donations for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Joan Koechner Charboneau joined the team bringing her knowledge of marketing CONTINUED > and merchandising, Mandi

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We are Humbled, truly, by what the hospital does day in and day out.

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JULIE (RIGGLE) Rudd brought experience with marketing and publicity, and Mauria Stonestreet, her networking expertise. Today, these women are more than a team that coordinates Big Slick. They are family. Their regard for each other is obvious as is their respect for the talent and hard work that each brings to their immense task. Local family members and those who live out of town all help as they can in the planning and come to KC for the Big Slick event.

Big Slick has grown from a poker tournament and party at Harrahs to a weekend of events around the KC area. On Friday, after a press conference, these five energetic and funny hosts bring laughter, fun and even silliness to a place where children are literally fighting for their lives. And they bring their friends. This year, 25 faces from television and movies volunteered to be in KC and took time away from their own families on Father’s Day weekend to join Big Slick. They shared their smiles, their humor, their compassion and their hugs. They played games, colored pictures, and danced with kids. They sat on their beds, and listened to their stories. The looked into the eyes of tired and frightened parents and let them know that 36

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they are not alone. For a moment, machines and tubes and wheelchairs, the trappings of illness, faded into the background, and very sick children got to laugh and feel like celebrities themselves.

“That’s what Big Slick is about…making a difference to families.” — Joan (Koechner) Friday afternoon included a celebrity softball game at Kauffman Stadium. Kids from Children’s Mercy cheered them on, and some of the Royals came to share in the fun.

Everyone watched the Royals play later that night with some of the kids throwing out the first ball, one to each host.

Saturday morning, again the celebrities went to Children’s Mercy. This, all agree, is the high point. Of all of the fun and wonderful events of Big Slick, being with the kids and getting to make them smile and laugh is the best part.

“The 5 hosts are all so sincere about coming back to their hometown. They go to the hospital, visit with the doctors, see the work of the staff and the doctors, and they are humbled. They will say that they get to come in town and have fun, and that it is a privilege to be a part of what Children’s Mercy is accomplishing. And we all feel that, too.

We are humbled, truly, by what the hospital does day in and day out." - Julie (Riggle) Later Saturday, everyone headed to a Block Party held at Prairie Fire in Leawood.

Kids and their families were introduced during their walk on the red carpet, followed by the celebrities. A bowling tournament at Pinstripes followed. Guests made donations for the opportunity to play in the tournament. The day finished with a Victory Party and Auction at the Midland where the majority of the funds were raised as guests bid on items donated by the hosts themselves. It was casual, off the cuff, funny, and involved the audience. Drinks, popcorn and music, along with the antics of the hosts, made for an evening of laughter, and hearing the stories of some of the kids and families helped at Children’s Mercy drove home the mission of the entire event: saving kids’ lives.!

Throughout the weekend, while cameras are aimed at the celebs and the children, in the background is this amazing team of women: Julie (Riggle), Mandi (Rudd), Mauria (Stonestreet) and Joan (Koechner), giving attention to the details that make Big Slick happen. For them, CONTINUED > it’s “go time.” Weeks and

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“ Some think it

might be surreal to us to have these brothers who are celebrities.

What is surreal to us is when we are sitting with doctors hearing what we’ve done and what that allows them to do to save kids’ lives.

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Joan (Koechner)

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even months before Big Slick, numerous emails, phone calls, and texts have been flying back and forth between them, their jobs taking a back seat. Running errands and meetings have taken the place of cleaning house and carpools. Late night calls have taken the place of sleep. Once, when they found themselves on a conference call at 1am, they remarked that some would find it a very inconvenient or even inappropriate time to have a conversation, but to them, it was just “part of the package” of what they do.

They laughingly shared that as the event draws near, they “exist on caffeine, protein bars and apologies to their children.” In reality their families proudly share in the sacrifice it takes to pull off Big Slick.

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to Big Slick. Her son, Charlie, has a best friend who battled cancer and was a patient at Children’s Mercy. They know, first hand, the importance of ongoing research and innovative care, so they give back with their time and energy through Big Slick.

“Some think it might be surreal to us to have these brothers who are celebrities. What is surreal to us is when we are sitting with doctors hearing what we’ve done and what that allows them to do to save kids’ lives.” — Joan (Koechner) While some find satisfaction in power and possessions, Big Slick reveals the power of genuine care and love shown through giving one’s time.

It reveals the human connection that comes through shared laughter and smiles. This is evident both at the hospital and in meetings as the sisters run through their ongoing list of things to do. In the midst of difficult discussions and problem solving, there is laughter. These women are in themselves truly funny and laugh easily

at themselves and at each other’s antics. Sometimes, the reality of what they are trying to accomplish seems so huge, they just have to laugh in amazement. Other times, it is a funny look or clever quip shared at just the right moment that makes them all bust out laughing. And as easily as they can laugh, they can be brought to tears as they reflect on the lives of patients at Children's Mercy whom they have personally come to know. They remember battles won and lost and their hearts are deeply touched each time. They share cards and letters received from parents; they recall the names and faces of kids, and their resolve to continue Big Slick is made even stronger.

“What we are working toward is so meaningful. Any time you can help a family with a child who is going through something so difficult, it just makes sense. It’s an injustice not to help when you have the ability to do so.” — Mauria (Stonestreet)

“

What we are working toward is so meaningful. Any time you can help a family with a child who is going through something so difficult, it just makes sense. It’s an injustice not to help when you have the ability to do so.

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Mauria (Stonestreet)

For more information regarding Big Slick, or to make a donation, please go to bigslickkc.org or check out their Facebook page: Big Slick KC

Big Slick has an increasingly significant impact for those at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Patients, parents, physicians and staff are all deeply affected by the efforts and intent of Big Slick.

To date, Big Slick has raised over 5 million dollars for the hospital!

“Their impact is profound. They touch these kids' lives in ways they don't understand and may never know. It's immeasurable.” — Michael Artman M.D., chairman of the pediatrics department at Children's Mercy Hospital The impact of Big Slick is far reaching.

Money raised through the event makes it possible for Children’s Mercy to purchase state of the art equipment that enables the hospital to save more lives. In year five, donations helped the hospital purchase a machine that would detect cancer earlier.

Funds have also enabled the hospital to hire staff and attract extremely talented researchers from all over the country. Findings are

shared with the medical community around the U.S. enabling other facilities to benefit from the work of Children’s Mercy.

“Big Slick's contribution in increased exposure for Children’s Mercy — to say nothing of the dollars raised for hospital improvements — can’t be expressed in monetary figures.” — Michael Artman, M.D. Big Slick is a reminder that everyone has something to share in order to make others’ lives better. The five hosts recognize they cannot do the research or treat children who are ill, but they can lend their names and their influence in a way that enables the hospital to save more lives.

Their sisters, brothers, moms and dads can use their skills, experience, time and energy and help the celebs have a greater impact. Kansas Citians can also join the mission and support these children and their families through volunteering and

through donations. Everyone can become part of the family of Big Slick.

“Our Big Slick hosts and their families have been such an incredible gift to Children’s Mercy and the patients we serve.

These amazing Kansas Citians are using their talents and good fortune to make a real and profound difference in others’ lives. I’ve never seen a more beautiful demonstration of how to handle the responsibility of celebrity with care, grace and humility. Many of the children they visit not only know them as stars from television or the movies – they come to know them as very kind, very funny friends who brighten their stay in the hospital. It’s clear that our Big Slick friends don’t come for recognition; they come to help make an impact and help make children whole again. We are blessed to have them on our side.” — Jenea Oliver, PhD, vice president of philanthropy at Children’s Mercy.

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Thou

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journey of the senses, Thou Mayest is a place that will tap into every part of the soul. Â This coffee house is unlike any

other offering a mood that will stir intelligence, promote good vibes, and provide a rich experience of complex concoctions brimful of coffee beans from the finest of crops. Nestled cozily at 419 E. 18th St. in Kansas City, Missouri, Thou Mayest suc-

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“There’s a lot of perfect timing, paired with awesome partners, sprinkled with a little bit of luck, and pickled in a mess of hard work that has brought us where we are today.”

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Thou Mayest was birthed in 2012 through the visions of Bill Holzhueter and Bo Nelson and their desire to combine good company with exceptional coffee. As described by Nelson they were, “two dudes roasting and dreaming in a garage.” The two worked diligently to develop this pastime, which in turn became a hobby that gifted friends and family with their enticing java creations. Fastforward to 2014, and the coffee house deemed Thou Mayest, which translates to

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There are many words that can be used to describe their coffee, but two in particular stand out: exists within. What is particularly unique about the product Thou Mayest provides is that their coffee is roasted fresh within the shop, and their coffee beans are imported from crops found in Sumatra, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Brazil. The thoughtful selection of beans is one in which Holzhueter and Nelson take pride, and they are always in search of the most contemporary flavors including a current seasonal favorite called “Beach Party” obtained from El Salvador. Iced mixtures of lavender and honey or warm and soothing brews of creamy vanilla are all mingled with the freshest of beans. What is even more special about the keen marketing of Thou Mayest is that they offer their impressive coffee beans to consumers to indulge in the privacy of their own home simply by visiting their website, identifying their ideal match, and having it delivered right to their front door. The expansive variety of java ensures that every patron will be able to find his or her own perfect blend, and what customers are left experiencing is a closed-eyed satisfaction of robust and delightful tastes.

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provides a comfortable space to slow down and enjoy the flavors of life. It is not uncommon to find a writer penning his next creation in a corner, a couple sharing beverages and a good read on a snug couch, or an artist unwinding at the counter with a book of mosaics.

Patrons are encouraged to stay awhile, indulge in the decadent pastries, experience the lush patio, and if day blends into the night, an excellent assortment of cocktails is also part of the menu.

Thou Mayest has successfully provided downtown Kansas City with a place to gather, make new friends, and enjoy the rustic charm while taking an earthy liquid trip.

A passion for providing a superior product to all customers is the heart and soul behind Thou Mayest. It is perhaps the blurred definition between customers and friends that make everyone feel as if each cup of coffee is created just for him or her. One visit will fill the spirit with a richness that gratifies the psyche. Discover more by visiting www.thoumayest.com.

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he 2016 Summer Olympics are set to for this month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The opening ceremony is Aug. 5 with closing ceremony set for Aug. 21. Many Johnson County residents likely don’t know that we have had three Olympic Gold medal winners in the 21st Century. Christie Ambrosi and Tara Nott Cunningham won gold in Sydney, Australia in 2000 while Shannon Vreeland captured a gold medal in 2012 in London. Vreeland is the only one still competing. Here is a look at our three gold medalists:

CHRISTIE AMBROSI - SOFTBALL 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

“My dad was a huge baseball fan,” she says. “He loved the Cubs and especially loved Ernie Banks. I think he was trying to make me into the female version of Ernie Banks.” Ambrosi spent her first two years of high school at Blue Valley North and moved to BV Northwest when it opened in 1993. She went on to play softball at UCLA. It wasn’t easy to make the 2000 Olympic softball team.

“Every summer, the USOC and ASA invited the top 60 players to a camp for a week, and you were split into teams and played each other,” she says.

“From that camp, they picked teams to represent the United States around the world.” Winning the Olympic gold medal was something special to Ambrosi. “I remember it being very surreal,” she says. “When I was a little girl, I remember watching Mary Lou Retton step on the podium to receive a gold medal. She was so inspiring, and I wanted to be just like her. “When I had the gold medal put around my neck, I just kept thinking, ‘Wow, I am literally living my childhood team.” Ambrosi is still involved in softball. She owns the Kansas City Softball Academy in Overland Park.

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She got her start in elementary school. “A lot my friends were swimming, either for neighborhood teams or country clubs,” she says. “My neighborhood didn’t have a swim team so a friend suggested trying out for the Kansas City Blazers. I joined the novice group and learned the strokes." She swam for the Blazers through high school and then moved to Georgia where she had a lot of success. Vreeland finished fifth in the 200-meter freestyle at the 2012 United States Olympic swimming trials, qualifying to swim in the 800-meter freestyle relay at the 2012 London Olympics.The team won the gold medal. “A lot of it (Olympic experience) is just a blur, because I was so excited to be there,” she says. “Watching fireworks out of our hotel room at the training camp in Vichy, France and just letting it sink in that we were about to compete in the Olympics is one great memory. “Finding out that I got to swim on the finals relay and actually swim for a gold medal is another memory that was huge for me.” And the final memory? "Getting to stand up on the podium with one of my closest friends on the UGA (University of Georgia) team and listen to the national anthem, the way I’d watched on TV in awe so many times before, is definitely something I’ll never forget.”

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ocal national artist, Chris Duh’s striking and whimsical “Amusing Breeze” sculpture, has been installed in So Ko Par Trails Park on 87th Street and Lackman in Lenexa. The 25-foot-high steel and glass mosaic tile sculpture includes components that move in the breezes.

Duh describes himself as a dad, artist, and photographer, who loves jumping off the beaten path by exploring the woods on his mountain bike and the snowy mountains with a snowboard.

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His favorite evenings are spent with his wife and children. He loves creating. His days are filled with looking at the world with curiosity and tapping into his imagination. “I see everything as a potential creative tool, ready to be expressed in a new way,” says Duh. In the past 26 years, he’s been the sole designer of Kansas City’s Kaleidoscope, the interactive fun art studio provided for children by Hallmark Cards. Some of his other favorite projects he’s created are the six large glass mosaic birds flying in Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital lobby, and the art for several national Ronald McDonald Houses, including the three in Kansas City. He also runs his own business, Chris Duh Creative, an experienced team of artists, writers and engineers whose projects are imaginative and meaningful.

Duh states, “Although I love all types of design projects, my passion is in witnessing the joy, laughter and play that children bring to spaces that allow them to explore their own creativity.”

“Amusing Breeze” is a unique child-(and adult young-at-heart) friendly sculpture that complements its wooded, family park setting.

A link to the time-lapse installation of “Amusing Breeze” is: https://vimeo.com/167622903

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Lifestyle Calendar

August AUGUST 1 - 6

AUGUST 23 HEAD FOR THE CURE 5K RUN AND WALK CORPORATE WOODS (NEAR BUILDING 40) The Head for the Cure 5K returns to Corporate Woods with more than 5,000 participants expected. Last year's event raised $420,000 and has raised more than $6 million overall since the first 5K in '03. Proceeds support the Brian Tumor Trials Collaborative in the ongoing

MARY POPPINS

quest to eradicate brain cancer. Cost is $35 through Aug. 24; $40 for

THEATRE IN THE PARK

late registration or day of the Run. Discounts apply for families and

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a night under the stars at

teams. Register at headforthecure.org/metro-kc.

Theatre in the Park for the August showing of Mary Poppins.

AUGUST 5

AUGUST 25 WINE TASTING ON THE TERRACE

CROWN CENTER WEEKENDER

ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS

CROWN CENTER SQUARE

Join us on the terrace with Terra Vox Winery for delicious wine and per-

Cap off your work week with top local bands and favorite food trucks.

fect pairings from Green Dirt Farm, all in our beautiful garden setting.

Finish the evening with a famous flick under the stars. The August

This local vintner will share light and refreshing whites and reds. Enjoy

5th WeekEnder features a performance by County Road 5 and a

the gardens or cool down in the Visitor Center. Registration is required.

screening of UP. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at approximately 9 p.m. No admission fee. (Please note pets are not

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AUGUST 13

FUND/ AMERICA'S FUND OVERLAND PARK RACKET CLUB

FARMSTEAD SAFETY DAY

Party & Tennis begins @ 3 pmParty Only begins @ 6 pm. sign up vis-

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it: raiseyourracket.com Facebook facebook.com/raiseyourracket

Safety Day provides families the opportunity to interact with mem-

More about the fund visit: semperfifund.org The Semper Fi Fund,

bers of emergency services, hospitals and safety organizations. Learn

a nonprofit, and its program America's Fund, are set up to provide

about back to school safety, stranger danger and much more. Police

immediate financial assistance and lifetime support for our wound-

and firefighters will share information on what to do in case of an

ed, critically ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and

emergency and children will have the opportunity to interact with first

their families.

responders and see the equipment first hannd.

AUGUST 18 - 27

AUGUST 27 MOON SHINE ON THE FARM

THIRD ANNUAL CHARLIE PARKER CELEBRATION

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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. CHECK WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE

Leave the kids at home and get ready to do your best boot-scootin',

The 10-day event returns and further explores and recognizes Park-

because it's time for Moon Shine on the Farm. We are talking about

er's musical brilliance and influence as one of the greatest saxophon-

good food, Live Music and Dancing.

ists to ever perform. Highlighting this year's event will be saxophonist

$50.00 Per person, which includes everything - Food, Drinks, Live

and artist-in-residence Tivon Pennicott, a two-time Grammy winner.

Music, Games and Fun!

Nightly tribute performances at local jazz clubs, educational events, the Charlie Parker historical tour and the ever-popular graveside sa-

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lute are all part of the activities. For more information and the full

THE MISSION PROJECT GOLF CLASSIC

schedule of the celebration with locations, visit kcjazzalive.org​.

PRAIRIE HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE,

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14695 S. INVERNESS ST., OLATHE Time: Registration opens 10 a.m.; shotgun start at noon Cost: $150

CONCERT IN THE PARK

per person. Register: Online at themissionproject.org

SANTE FE COMMONS PARK

This annual fundraiser for The Mission Project helps support health

It's third Friday's in Downtown Overland Park. Enjoy a free summer

programs. Based in Mission, Kan., The Mission Project enables ca-

concert in conjunction with the Downtown Overland Park business

pable adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities to live inde-

district's Local Life night.

pendently and safely in community with individualized support. For

Featured entertainment will be Hudson Drive Band (Country Music).

more information visit themissionproject.org or call (913) 777-6722.

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K itchen

Stout Chocola te Brownies

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup stout beer • 1/4 cup espesso or strong cold brew • 10 ounces 60% bittersweet chocolate chips • 1 cup butter • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 3 eggs • 1 cup flour INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven at 250 degrees F. Prepare a 9" X 9" baking pan with parchment paper allowing the paper to hang over the edges and spray with cooking spray.

• Bring stout to a boil and reduce to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside to cool.

• In a double boiler or a small bowl atop a small saucepan filled with 1 inch of water, melt chocolate chips and butter over high heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.

• Pour melted chocolate into a medium bowl and cool slightly. Add sugar, vanilla, salt and stout and mix well with a whisk or wooden spoon. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined before adding the next egg.

• Fold flour into mixture and pour into baking pan. Bake for one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 2 hours or overnight to firm up for best cutting. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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