Lee's Summit August 2016

Lee’s Summit

AUGUST 2016

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AUGUST 2016 publisher

Laura Paszkiewicz | Laura@LifestylePubs.com

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.

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Local blues/rock band releases new album title Heavy Days.

32 The Big Slick

A behind the scenes view

40 Barb Cosgrove Lamps

Lee’s Summit resident, Barb Cosgrove tells us about her

journey to her world-renowned business.

48 Outdoor Oasis

Outdoor living and perfect entertaining patio set in a serene

country setting.

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Departments 10

Good Times

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Around Town

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Inspired By

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

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Sold Properties

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Trend Setter

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Water & Woods

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Artist’s Palette

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Food & Wine

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Financial Buzz

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Good Times

Lee's Summit Cares

Talented kids locally competed in Got Talent on June 11th at The Lee's Summit High School to benefit Lee's Summit CARES. Lee's Summit CARES is a non-profit community coalition dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse and violence. The competition awarded the grand prize winner a $5000 scholarship. This award was presented to 16 year old Savannah Purkey of Oak Grove High School (it was her birthday!). The winner of the $500 crowd pleaser scholarship was 16 year old "The Ukest" Janell Johnson of Lee's Summit North High School.

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Edward Jones Day at the K

Over 8000 Edward Jones clients enjoyed The Royals baseball game with Jack Stack BBQ, a Royals - Edward Jones ball cap. Edward Jones Days at the K is a 2 day event that allows our financial advisors to invite their clients to thank them for their business 182 Edward Jones financial advisors from the KC area participated in this spectacular event!

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Good Times

Nancy Bruns’ retirement roast

Hundreds of Chamber members and community members came out to honor Nancy Bruns at a beach-themed Retirement Roast on June 21 at The Aspen Room at The Stanley, in downtown Lee’s Summit. Bruns was president of the Lee’s Summit Chamber for 16 years, and led the organization to many great successes. Best wishes to her in her retirement!

Marian Hope Bunco Bags & Bling

Marian Hope is a local non-profit organization that provides education and therapy to children in the KC community.

We recently hosted a fundraising event, "Bunco, Bags, & Bling" at the Stanley in Lee's Summit.

Theresa Sonderman, Marian Hope staff member, and Bunco committee member Karen Smith (right) Tyler, Marian Hope beneficiary, started the night with a her team are all smiles for Bunco and helping children. enjoys the reception with her Bunco team friends. beautiful prayer and went home with a fun raffle basket.

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Serving the Lee’s Summit Community Developing Potential’s mission is to

provide quality day services to adults having developmental disabilities and support those individuals to reach his or her fullest potential while achieving an adult, dignified lifestyle.

DPI is a holistic program focused on the mind, body, and spirit in an environment that builds strengths and fosters independence.

Developing Potential, Inc. offers individualized, medical model services in Independence, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City.

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Good Times

Chamber Golf Classic

The 2016 Lee’s Summit Chamber Golf Classic was held June 23 at WinterStone Golf Course. Thirty-six teams networked and competed on the course, with Lee’s Summit Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep’s team finishing at the top spot. The afternoon featured several contest and specialty holes, as well as an awards luncheon.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

the highs and lows that come with it, they have begun extending their expertise to new clients. They have created The Missing Link,

CALLING ALL HOME BREWERS!

offering both professional and personal services, ranging from simple

The Lee's Summit Chamber and Grains & Taps are partnering

tasks to complicated projects.

together to present the 2016 Lee's Summit Oktoberfest People's

The Missing Link provides a direct and personal full-service

Choice Home Brew Competition. Oktoberfest attendees can par-

experience tailored to meet clients’ needs. Whether a family is over-

take in a tasting event from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 in the

whelmed with life’s multiple responsibilities – jobs, children, aging

Biergarten while participating home brewers serve up samples of

parents, maintaining a household; or a small business owner with

their best brews! To enter this battle of the brews, home brewers

positive growth is in need of a little extra help, but not quite ready to

need to complete the registration form and commit to supplying a

add to headcount--The Missing Link offers efficient, effective, high

5-gallon keg (or bottle equivalent) of a home-brewed beer. Brewers

quality, and competitively priced services to meet their unique needs.

may submit up to two types of beer if they

For more information or a free con-

choose. Participants will serve their brews

sultation, call

to attendees who will cast their votes for

visit TheMissingLinkKC.com.

the best of the lot.Prizes will be awarded for

or

text 816.599.8577 or

SUMMIT FAIR STYLE SESSIONS SATURDAY SEPT 10TH

the top three home breweries from the day.

Participating teams receive two tasting glasses and brat coupons. Tickets and tasting glasses go on sale to the public for $20 each in August

Discover Summit Fair Fall Fashion! Get styled

and can be purchased at LSoktoberfest.com.

by Jana Meister, the official stylist and blogger for Summit Fair and founder of JanaStyleBlog.

FIRST FRIDAY FEATURED ARTIST KATIE CARRUTHERS : RUSE AND REALITY

com. Receive personalized style and shopping advice during our exclusive in-store event!

Enjoy giveaways, sips, and passed appetizers.

Join Lee's Summit artist, Katie Carruthers for

POWELL GARDENS ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

her Solo Show, Ruse and Reality, at Vulpes Bastille during First Friday, September 02, 2016. The gallery is located

After conducting a nationwide search, the

downtown KC, at 1737 Locust Street. The show

Board of Directors of Powell Gardens has selected Tabitha Schmidt

will

interdisciplinary

as Executive Director. She will succeed Eric Tschanz who is assuming

works including paintings, installation

the role of Vice Chairman until his retirement in September 2017. Ms.

and fibers. Selected works highlight

Schmidt will join Powell Gardens on August 8, 2016.

feature

her

the artist's connection to nature and current focus revolving around authenticity and its role in our society.

"Seeking genuineness transcends as a dual quest; in art and in life."

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE LAUNCHES

CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL Headquartered in Kansas City, Children International is working to end child poverty around the world. Together, with people like you, we’re more than a nonprofit. We're a powerful force for change. Join Children International at First Fridays in the Crossroads on Friday, August 5th from 5-10pm to catch glimpses of the beauty of life around the world where children are given a place, a team, and a path

Husband and wife team, Jeff and Lisa Sevick, recently launched

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

The Missing Link, a personal and professional concierge service. After

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

nearly 20 years of working hard for other companies and experiencing

org for information.

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Local nonprofit.

Global impact.

Headquartered in Kansas City, we’re working to end child poverty around the world. Together, we’re more than a nonprofit. We’re a powerful force for change.

Join the movement to end poverty.

Visit children.org to learn more.

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Inspired By

3-D WALL FLATS ARTICLE ANGI HOCKETT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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anting to add a WOW factor to your interior design project? These gems are definitely worth a double take. I discovered these Wall Flats at inhabitliving.com a couple years

ago and was waiting for just the right spot to install. Wall Flats are lightweight 3-D wall panels that work together with a large scale pattern repeat. They are 100% bio-degradable, molded of 100% Bagasse which is the dry pulpy residue left after the extraction of juice from sugar cane, making it one of the world’s most renewable resources.

Last year, my husband and I took the plunge and hung them in both the powder room and on a recessed wall in the dining room. Now, when we have guests come to our home, it’s only a matter of minutes before they are drawn to these feature walls, examining, touching and asking all sorts of questions about the Wall Flats. They bring a bold, yet sophisticated, positive energy to any space.

Wall Flats can be installed on walls as a DIY project or through a contractor, hanging them with either contact cement or a clay-based wallpaper paste. They can be trimmed and are paintable, which opens the door for more creativity. They look stunning, encompassing an entire room or making only one wall an architectural masterpiece.

3-D Wall Flats also make great statement pieces for such places as a fireplace, ceiling, built-ins, pillars, framed in as a wall art piece, and even to hide damaged drywall.

Inhabitliving.com offers eleven different styles of Wall Flats, starting at $2.66 per square foot. Visit their website for more ideas and installation instructions.

So, whether your style is modern, mid-century, contemporary, retro or architec-

tural, you can’t go wrong with this next generation wall art. As a precautionary statement, once the install is complete, these beauties will steal the show!

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Angi Hockett Photo credit Janie Jones

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Tips by

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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.

(Info provided by Steve Spangler, Simple Science juice)

To treat every patient with patience.

That’s

MARY BETH’S

vow.

letyourKindnessshine

At St. Mary’s Medical Center, we vow to do things differently. To greet you with a smile, not a stack of paperwork. To never stop thinking about ways to help get you home. Simply put, to treat you the way we would want to be treated. Because after all, this is our calling.

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Local Limelight

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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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3 Stories, Other

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$313,000

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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 marketCONTINUED > ing and merchandising,

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JULIE (RIGGLE) Mandi 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 34

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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) 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)

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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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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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Cosgrove describes the style of her design line as her personal style – things that she likes. Her Lake Lotawana home is a collection of things she is drawn to, an eclectic blend of modernity and tradition all accented by lighting from her own line. The glossy white resin Chinese Foo Dog table lamp stands with a front paw raised at attention. On an end table, a glossy gray undulating ceramic gourd lamp base with an ecru shade is elegant in its simplicity yet whimsical with a tassel lamp-pull.

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Second Nature is also a full service lawn care company for residential and commercial outdoor spaces – offering lawn mowing, treatment applications, aeration, spring cleanups, lawn maintenance and during the winter months, also contracts for commercial and CONTINUED > residential snow removal.

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It’s now been a year since Todd and Susan founded Second Nature Outdoor Living and Landscaping.

“We had a challenging first year and learned a lot,” says owner Todd Sexton.

“We made hundreds of homeowners happy with their outdoor living space or lawn service this year and will continue to strive to be Lee’s Summit’s premier outdoor living and landscaping provider, bringing in the most talented people to assist you in realizing your dream of a beautiful outdoor living space.”

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im Ware, a local Lee’s Summit artist, has been fine tuning his art style for the last 10 years. He is active in the art community. He has appeared on multiple local television programs, participated in many juried art shows in the greater Kansas City area including a one-man show last year. His paintings have also appeared on local magazine covers. He gives back to his community by contributing his talents, pro bono, to charity auctions. Jim also gives art classes at the Got Art Gallery on Third in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Jim was not always an artist. Prior to retiring, he worked in the technologies industry. Although trained in art in the 70’s, he followed the higher salaries of technical jobs to rear a family. After retiring, he followed his heart and worked at his art full time.

Within five years, he had developed his signature style which he named “Dissociative Impressionism”.

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“Dissociative Impressionism” is a combination of expressionism and impressionism. It entails brilliant colors and expressive brush strokes that fill the painting with energy. Jim wants the viewer to ‘feel’ his paintings, not just see them. His style doesn’t tell the entire story for the viewer. Many details are left out of his paintings. This is intentional. The viewers, in a sense, complete the painting for themselves making it ‘’their” painting.

Jim has been invited by the City of Lee’s Summit to display some of his work inside City Hall for three months which began July 21, 2016. There will be a “meet the artist” reception that evening. All of Jim’s art will be for sale at the show. You can see his work on his website at www.jimwareworks.com.

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Lifestyle Calendar

August AUGUST 4

AUGUST 13

WELL PLAYED

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CITY HALL PLAZA

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Well-Played is the newest street theatre production from Down-

Enjoy the eclectic rock sounds of Saucy Jack on Saturday night in the

town Lee’s Summit. The play follows two street musicians through a

park. Freddie and the band will start at 7PM, and Saucy Jack Band

chance meeting in downtown Lee’s Summit. The story begins at the

will rock us through the night. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy

City Hall Plaza, carries on to the Neighborhood Café, and includes a

an evening under the stars with friends and family.

dinner there, and concludes near the Amtrak Station. Tickets are $30 (which includes dinner).

AUGUST 5-7, 12-14

AUGUST 26 FOURTH FRIDAYS ART WALK DOWNTOWN LEE'S SUMMIT

FESTIVAL OF THE BUTTERFLIES

Fourth Fridays in Downtown Lee's Summit features local art, music,

POWELL GARDENS

and entertainment every fourth Friday of the month from March to

It's the 20th anniversary of Powell Gardens' Festival of Butterflies!

August. The theme for August's event is "Art in the Alleys."

See hundreds of colorful, free-flying butterflies in the indoor conservatory. Learn more about Monarch butterflies and other native spe-

AUGUST 27

cies in our two outdoor butterfly breezeways. Activities for children

RAISE YOUR RACKET FOR FREEDOM TO BENEFIT SEMPER FI

and adults will be going on all weekend. To view the event schedule

FUND/ AMERICA'S FUND

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AUGUST 5

Party & Tennis begins @ 3 pmParty Only begins @ 6 pm. sign up visit: raiseyourracket.com Facebook facebook.com/raiseyourracket

BLUES AND JAZZ FEST

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

CITY HALL PLAZA

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

Join Lee's Summit Parks & Rec for their 15th annual Blues & Jazz

mediate financial assistance and lifetime support for our wounded, criti-

Fest, part of the Summer Concert Series. This free concert will show-

cally ill and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

case some of the areas best Blues and Jazz bands.

AUGUST 6

AUGUST 27 TRUCKIN' IT IN THE PARK

NIGHT FLIGHTS: AN EVENING ESCAPE

LEAWOOD CITY PARK 10601 LEE BOULEVARD

POWELL GARDENS

Join Leawood Parks & Recreation for the 2nd Annual "Truckin' it in

Enjoy a guided experience in the butterfly conservatory; a wine tast-

the Park" Food Truck Festival. Entrance into the event is free. Food

ing with Doug Frost, Kansas City based wine consultant and one of

and drink vendors may take cash or card, so bring both! Gordon

only four people in the world to hold both the Master of Wine and

Biersch will be selling soda, water and adult beverages. No one will

Master Sommelier titles; light bites; music and more.

be served without ID. Be sure to bring your blanket and/or lawn chair

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to enjoy the live music from 5-7.

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SEPTEMBER 10

HOWARD STATION PARK

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• 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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