Lee's Summit August 2015 by City Lifestyle

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Why should you have to drive across Kansas City to see the best doctor? Hospitals Belton Regional Medical Center 17065 S 71 Highway Belton, MO 64012 Centerpoint Medical Center 19600 E 39th Street Independence, MO 64057 Lafayette Regional Health Center 1500 State Street Lexington, MO 64067 Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit Medical Center 2100 SE Blue Parkway Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO 64063 Menorah Medical Center 5721 W 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66209 Overland Park Regional Medical Center 10500 Quivira Road Overland Park, KS 66215 Research Medical Center 2316 E Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64132

Affiliated Hospitals: Allen County Regional Hospital 3066 N Kentucky Street Iola, KS 66749 Carroll County Memorial Hospital 1502 N Jefferson Street Carrollton, MO 64633 Cass Regional Medical Center 2800 E Rock Haven Road Harrisonville, MO 64701

Other: Research Medical Center Brookside Campus 6601 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64131 Research Psychiatric Center, A Campus of Research Medical Center 2323 East 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64130

Remember the good old days, when an illness meant a short trip to your friendly neighborhood doctor instead of a long drive across town? Fortunately, at HCA Midwest Health, we’ve conveniently located the best physicians all over

the Kansas City area. So no matter where you live, there’s a top-quality doctor in your neighborhood. And that makes it easier for you to get on with your life. Because when it comes to your health, these are the good new days.

HCA Midwest Health. Healthcare takes a turn for the better.

Turn4TheBetter.com Urgent Care: CareSpot — Blue Springs 1215 NE Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 CareSpot — Leawood 3500 West 95th Street Leawood, KS 66206 CareSpot — Lee’s Summit 228 NW Oldham Pkwy Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 CareSpot — Overland Park North 9507 Antioch Road Overland Park, KS 66212 CareSpot — Overland Park South 7935 W 151st Street Overland Park, KS 66223 CareSpot — Parkville 6344 North Chatham Ave. Kansas City, MO 64151 CareSpot — Raytown 9490 E 350 Highway Raytown, MO 64133 CareSpot — South Kansas City 13551 Madison Avenue Kansas City, MO 64145 Centerpoint Clinic of Blue Springs 725 NW State Route 7, Ste. B Blue Springs, MO 64014 College Park Family Care Center Walk-in Clinic 11725 W. 112 St. Overland Park, KS 66210 University District Medical Care 5151 Troost, Ste. 200 Kansas City, MO 64110

Freestanding Emergency Room Locations: Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s ER of Olathe 13505 Alden Street Olathe, KS 66062 Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s ER of Shawnee 10310 Shawnee Mission Parkway Shawnee, KS 66203

Research Medical Center Brookside Campus Emergency Room 6601 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64131

Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Center for Outpatient Surgery (COPS) 6675 Holmes Road Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center 19550 East 39th Street, Suite 100 Independence, MO 64034 Heart of America Surgery Center 8935 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 Mid America Surgery Institute 5525 W. 119th Street, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66209 Overland Park Surgery Center 10601 Quivira Road, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66214 Surgicenter of Johnson County 8800 Ballentine Street Overland Park, KS 66214 Surgicenter of Kansas City 1800 East Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, Missouri 64132

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Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology Physicians Group Kansas City Neurology Associates Kansas City Pulmonology Practice Kansas City Spine and Sports Medicine Center Kansas City Vascular & General Surgery Kansas City Women’s Clinic Group Kansas Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists Lafayette Regional Health Center: General Staff Lee’s Summit Family Care Lee’s Summit Orthopedics Lexington Medical Clinic Medical Group of Kansas City Midwest Breast Care Midwest Endocrine Associates Midwest Geriatric Physicians Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists Midwest Infectious Disease Specialists Midwest Maternal Fetal Medicine Physicians Midwest Metropolitan Physicians Group Midwest Midwifery Midwest Neurology Physicians Midwest Neuroscience Institute Midwest Occupational Health & Wellness Midwest Oncology Associates Midwest Senior Health Associates Midwest Spine Care Physicians Midwest Sports Medicine Physicians Midwest Trauma & Surgical Specialists Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists Neuroscience Associates of Kansas City Neurosurgery Associates of Jackson County Neurosurgery of South Kansas City Medical Group Odessa Medical Group Ortho KC Medical Group Orthopedic Associates of Kansas City Overland Park General and Trauma Surgery Overland Park Medical Specialists Overland Park Orthopedics Pediatric Specialty Clinic Quivira Internal Medicine Research Medical Center Transplant Physicians Research Neurology Associates Research Orthopedic and Reconstructive Specialists Southland Primary Care Specialists in Women’s Care Statland Medical Group The Harmon Diabetes Center The Surgical Medical Group of KC The Surgical Weight Loss Institute of Kansas City Town Plaza Family Practice University District Medical Care Vascular Institute at Lee’s Summit Medical Center Vascular Institute at Research Medical Center Women’s Center at Lee’s Summit

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Editor's Letter

Home grown goodness.

hen we hear the words “home grown,” some of us think of bountiful gardens and neighbors with green thumbs who share sacks full of zucchini or tomatoes every summer. Others might think about the farm-to-table movement that has swept the nation over the past few years as chefs work to locally source as much of the food on their menus as possible. And still others might think of the shop local movement that involves everything from locally made whiskey, furniture and toffee to the clever KC pride t-shirts that seem to be everywhere. Here at Lifestyle Publications, where our goal is to focus on local content each and every month, we dedicate this issue to the local vendors, the masters of Pinterest, and some amazing local crafters who call Kansas City their home. There is no doubt about it. We’ve got a city full of inventive, entrepreneurial-minded, hard-working neighbors who are putting their hearts into some amazing locally made products. We hope you’ll take the time to get to know some of these vendors, tell them you read about them in our magazine, and when it is time to buy a unique hostess or housewarming gift or holiday gifts for those out-of-state relatives, consider something from one of these neighbors.

AUGUST 2015 editor-in-chief Lisa Harrison | Lisa@LifestylePubs.com assistant editor Kendra Mathewson | KMathewson@LifestylePubs.com sales director Lori Lapka | Lori.Lapka@LifestylePubs.com advertising sales Laura Paszkiewicz | Laura@LifestylePubs.com contributing writers Lisa Allen, Lauren Doolittle, Judy Harper Goppert, Kendra Mathewson, Susan Motley, Rachel Murphy, Anne Rohling, Elizabeth Rosenberger, Tom Strongman contributing photographers Katie Grissum, McKenna Mathewson, Tom Strongman, FixYourImages Photography

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Have a great month and I’ll see you around town.

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Annual Chamber Golf Event

Thirty-four teams enjoyed the Lee’s Summit Chamber's tournament at WinterStone Golf Course. Congratulations to this year's winning group from our friends at Steppin Out-The Studio.

Bob Glaser, Summit Bank of KC and Tyler Morehead, Morehead Agency LLC

Golf Task Force Chair Angie Miller of National Bank of KC and the Chamber's Stacy Needels

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A Fair To Remember

Thousands of residents enjoyed sharing time with their community at Paradise Park in celebration of Lee's Summit's 150th anniversary, featuring an old-fashioned Toby Show performed by Summit Theatre troupe.

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Good Times

Summit Fair Design Preview

Sponsored by Macy's, the outdoor event held included giveaways, live hourly fashion shows, beauty makeovers, and home design and décor demonstrations lead by local experts. PHOTOGRAPHY JASON ATHERTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Heartland Foundation Scholarship Reception Truman Heartland Community Foundation recently awarded $187,236 in scholarships to 156 area students at the annual event attended by nearly 200 at the Adams Mark Hotel.

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HOME GROWN GOODNESS FROM POWELL GARDENS Powell Gardens’ newest growing venture has produced an abundant crop of organic tomatoes distributed through select Cosentino’s Price Chopper markets and on the menu at some of the area’s most popular restaurants. The Kansas City region’s botanical garden started growing organic tomatoes in a high tunnel operation last year. High tunnels are Quonset-style greenhouses heated and cooled naturally without heaters or fans. The seven tunnels at Powell Gardens are each 200 feet long, 16 feet tall and 31 feet wide with 5-foot-tall side walls. Together, they cover 1 acre of ground. Three additional varieties of “slicers” are in the mix: Red Deuce, BHN 1021 and BHN 589. The BHN varieties were both developed specifically for high tunnels and produce high yields with delicious flavor. The 2015 crop also includes one tunnel each of the heirloom varieties Persimmon, Red Brandywine and Cherokee Purple. A not-for-profit public charity, Powell Gardens since 2009 has grown more than 2,000 types of edible plants in its Heartland Harvest Garden, which is the nation’s largest edible landscape and a place to help tell the story of food. Powell Gardens is selling the tomatoes primarily through Cosentino’s Price Chopper stores (currently including locations in Brookside and Lee’s Summit (Woods Chapel and Raintree locations). Several restaurants, including Jasper’s Restaurant, Port Fonda and Lidia’s, also have featured the tomatoes on menus this summer with more to follow, including Rye, Room 39, Chaz on the Plaza, Café Sebastienne and Eden Alley.

Hill Pro-Motion Physical Therapy has moved to 1321 SW Market Street and is proud to announce a new addition to their services: aquatic therapy. Pro-Motion moved from a 1500-square foot facility to 5000-square-foot facility in town and now offers a private pool for aquatic therapy. The pool is set to open in July and offers three levels of depth to accommodate all patients. This will be the only private practice in Lee’s Summit with aquatic therapy in house. In addition to Zak Hill’s specialties in sports medicine and spine care, Pro-Motion has also added two new therapists to their staff. Gary Eichenberger comes on staff offering a rich history in sports medicine and performance training. Amanda McCurry also adds 10 years of experience as a therapist with her specialty in aquatic Therapy and outpatient physical therapy. For more information, HillProMotionPT.com or call 816.607.7180.

KANSAS CITY SELECTED FOR 2015 NAVY WEEK What is it like to be deployed at sea for six months? What new technologies is the Navy currently developing? These questions and many more will be answered in Kansas City, one of 12 cities selected to host 2015 Navy Week, a Navy signature outreach program. KC Navy Week is scheduled for August 17-23, coincident with the KC Aviation Expo and Air Show, and is designed to provide area residents an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. “Outreach programs like Navy Weeks are extremely important to ensure Americans outside Fleet concentration areas have the opportunity to connect with their Navy,” says Cmdr. James Stockman, director, Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO). “Navy Weeks allow Americans to meet face-to-face with Navy personnel to increase their understanding that their Navy is a warfighting force, deployed around the world and always ready.” 16

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PLEASANT LEA STUDENTS TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Students learned about our nation’s history and government during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. The students were in the nation’s capitol from June 8 through 11. The school-sponsored trip is funded by the students and their families. Students attending were Damon Bedenbender, Jake Gabbert, Jesse George, Jonathon Hutcherson, Caleb Ranney, Abby Joers, Daisy Magee, Emma Oesterly, Molly Roller, Grace Buchanan, Bianca Famous, Kenna Neatery, Alexis Weakley, Hunter Weakley, Jack Jennings, Brendan Roberts, Jackson Wells, Jonathan Crance, Curtis CONTINUED >

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Jackson, Levi Magnuson and Trevor Wishne. Adults attending included Kim Desmond, Michelle Jennings, Gay Lamonica, Justin Magee, Janice Crance, Tom Merrell, Angela Wishne and Kirk Wishne.

and one drummer, raced on a 400-meter course on Creve Coeur Lake in Maryland Heights. The event, presented by the Signature Healthcare Foundation, raised funds for Operation Family Help, an initiative helping parents of children with debilitating orthopedic conditions. To find out more about dragon boat racing and the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival go to GatewayDragonBoat.org.

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REJUVENATE MIND-BODY WELLNESS OFFERS WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Rejuvenate Mind-Body Wellness Center in New Longview now offers the Lifetime Fat Loss Program. Through genetic testing, this program offers healthy long-term plans catered to each individual. Existing patients have lost between 20 and 40 pounds within the first six weeks. The Lifetime Fat Loss Program enhances the effectiveness and functionality of metabolism through personalized diet and exercise plans generated from genetic testing. The program, overseen by Dr. Joe Symes, includes an initial consultation with consideration given to health history, lifestyle and weight loss goals. Symes and his staff provide extensive guidance and support to patients throughout the program, carefully monitoring progress, health and safety for optimal results. “We are proud to offer a healthy, sustainable program to the metro area. It’s exciting to use these tools and watch our clients reach their goals, allowing them a healthier lifestyle for years to come,” says Symes. For more information about the program, visit RejuvenateKC.com.

LOCAL GROUP PARTICIPATES IN DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Paddles Up! Staff from the Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic, Carondelet Orthopaedics and Dr. Joel Foster, all divisions of Signature Medical Group, traveled to the St. Louis area in June to participate in the 9th annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival. The Festival, featuring 37 dragon boat teams each comprised of 20 paddlers KCB&J Dragon Boat team

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The City of Lee’s Summit was recently recognized as one of the first cities in the region to attain a designation as a Solar Ready Community. Lee’s Summit received silver level recognition from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), which acknowledges the work the City has done to implement best management practices and undertake other actions to facilitate and encourage solar power installation. Cities and counties may earn bronze, silver or gold Solar Ready Community status, based on the number of actions taken. Raymore and Gladstone achieved gold level recognition; Belton, Lee’s Summit and Liberty earned silver level status. To achieve the silver level designation, Lee’s Summit also implemented a solar permit checklist and linked to MARC’s solar mapping website.

SCA STUDENT RANKS IN ORIGINAL ORATORY AT NATIONALS Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that sophomore Courtney Price-Dukes ranked among the top 60 competitors, making it to the 8th round of competition in Original Oratory at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament in Dallas, Texas. This accomplishment is historic for SCA, as the school has never had a student compete in this arm of speech and debate. CONTINUED >

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“Courtney is an extraordinary, articulate, gifted, and charismatic young lady,” says SCA Secondary Principal Emir Ruiz-Esparza. “ I am very proud of her. Nothing that Courtney accomplishes in the future will surprise me. I know that she will continue to do great things.”

FANS CELEBRATE STAR WARS AT PARADISE PARK May 4th has become a day of celebration for Star Wars fans who take advantage of the play on words to revel worldwide in all things Star Wars on that day every year. Locally, fans young and old had the opportunity to participate at Paradise Park and dress in their favorite characters to express their inner Star Wars character and say to the world, “May the Fourth Be With You.” The anticipation of the next movie, The Force Awakens, coming out later this year has fans even more excited than usual.

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ehind the nondescript storefront of newly opened Mali Thai Bistro on south 291 Highway awaits an authentic experience of Thailand’s culture. Owners Nisa and Doug Hoffman spent several years dreaming of, gathering items for and preparing to create a genuine environment and eating experience of Nisa’s homeland. “We want our customers to feel Thailand when they come in,” says Nisa. “Customers ask if we are the same as Taiwan or China. We are our own country with our own language, our own food, our own culture.” From the outside, the restaurant looks ordinary, but walk through the dark wood double doors and discover the Hoffman’s modern interpretation of this Asian country. It’s simple and not overdone, and each personally selected detail evokes a sense of a culture unlike ours. On many trips back home, Nisa and Doug selected and shipped back treasures now incorporated into the décor: hand-carved wooden elephants and other ornamentation, watercolor paintings on Sa paper, and even the beautiful faux silk server’s uniforms. Thai music plays quietly in the background, and their plans for the bar area include creating an island-feel reminiscent of the many gorgeous Thai islands, one of which is where Nisa’s family has a restaurant. Even the name is true Thai: Mali (pronounced mah-LEE) means “jasmine “or “mother, “ and is a tribute to Nisa’s mother, whose fragrant jasmine flowers always flourished in the front of their family’s home. Nisa’s family owns restaurants in Thailand so she’s been immersed in the business most of her life. She has taken great care to recreate recipes that will provide their guests with a true Thai eating opportunity. The extraordinarily polite servers make the dining experience a pleasure. Ours brought me and my guest a cup of Thai hot tea (jasmine) to enjoy while we perused the menu, which includes a dozen appetizers and two pages of entrees from which to choose. We decided to share several classic dishes. For our appetizer, the Mali Thai Roll ($7.95) made a wonderfully fresh start that wasn’t filling. Made of crab meat, cream cheese, cucumber, bean sprouts and carrot wrapped in rice paper, it is served with a fabulous sweet chili sauce and crushed roasted peanuts. The waitress next brought us Tom Kha Soup ($9.95/pot). Soup never looked so pretty served in an authentic Thai soup pot imported from Thailand, of course. The soup was a delightful flavor combination unlike my Midwestern taste buds are accustomed: a rich coconut milk broth flavored with lemongrass, kaffir limes, fresh chil-

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offee has, for centuries, been bringing minds together and lifting the spirits of those who embrace it. The resurgence of true coffee aficionados is understandable, with the higher level shops that have opened across our metro in recent years. These baristas are bringing a new appreciation and understanding of that proverbial cup of coffee. Post Coffee Company is one such coffee shop. Owners Tanner Stevens and Levi Holland have honed their skills in the preparation of this delightful roasted stuff, each finding their niche in their own personal way. They recently opened Post in Chipman Commons, just east of the Douglas Street intersection, in an eclectic space they have refurbished. Garage doors open to an airy patio featuring long, hand-forged tables. On any given day it is evident that neighbors enjoy using the shop as a meeting place. Their tables were lovingly hand-crafted for them by locally made Ash Tables, and they are interspersed with chairs, couches and benches, which invite visitors to stay and enjoy the free WiFi, hold Bible studies, business meetings, or just simply meditate and absorb the flavors and atmosphere. They began serving their flavorful treats at the Lee’s Summit Farmer’s Market out of their 1976 green Volkswagen Westfalia. They initially roasted from Tanner’s home and now have a permanent roasting area in their new space. They still plan to serve CONTINUED > at special events through the summer at the market.

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“Our approach to Post is simple: to source high quality beans, roast it to our specifications, then feature the complexity of the coffee by using a simple menu,” says Stevens. “The majority of our beans are sourced from a company called Bodhileaf Coffee Traders, located in Placentia, California. We roast twice a week, and since every drink is made to order, we have to pay serious attention to detail in the creation of each drink.” They feature a simple offering of drinks on their menu, and coordinate with other community members to bring local products to the shop, including Poppy’s Ice Cream. Stevens grew up in Olathe and has since relocated to Lee’s Summit from the River Market area. Holland grew up in Iowa and has also relocated to Lee’s Summit from Syracuse, New York. With a Bachelor of Arts in intercultural studies and sociology from MidAmerica Nazarene University, Stevens enjoys the world vision he shares with Holland through the coffee they serve. Holland earned his Bachelor of Science in youth ministry from Olivet Nazarene University, and holds a Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary. “For both of us, a coffee shop became a way to be involved in the local economy, within a specific neighborhood to invest and relate to and with the people,” Holland says. “We like the eclectic gathering of people we attract. From hipsters, families with small children, business professionals and senior citizens. We like that all people feel welcome in our space.” “We are currently only doing special events at the Farmers Market, but we are extremely grateful to have had the experience we did last summer and fall getting our start. The relationships we formed in that space gave us incredible momentum going into the opening of our storefront.” Both young men are grateful for the amount of positive response they have received from not only Lee’s Summit but also the greater KC Metro area. “We are committed to this space and are committed to growing our neighborhood and its local economy and the continuation of making KC great! Thank you for supporting us,” says Stevens.

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hat’s unacceptable. Let’s fix it.” Richard Shipley and Dan Lynch, co-founders of LocalStart.org, said those words in the fall of 2011 after an internet search for “made in Kansas City” produced one result. Just one. “It boggled my mind,” says Shipley. Their disbelief fueled more research, this time in the Yellow Pages. “It turned into an 11-month research project,” he says. “We were organizing the info we found in an Excel spreadsheet, then created a website—a Google site—to share what we’d learned. We were looking for free ways to get the information out there. Problem is, the people we included didn’t even know that they were listed on the website.” Fast forward to June 2013, when Shipley and Lynch went to Hack Kansas City: National Day of Civic Hacking. There he met Katie Greer, a graphic designer who donated the logo that is now used to identify a growing stable of locally produced products. “We relaunched the next day with the Made in KC initiative,” says Shipley. Thou Mayest coffee was the first to pick it up; and now 200 companies place the iconic logo on their packaging and products to proudly declare their origins. There are names you’ve seen here in the pages of Lifestyle Publications: Good Dog 2 Go, Annie’s Barn and Our Sassy Pantry. There are names everyone recognizes: The Rosterie, Indigo Wild, Clear10 Vodka, and Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ. There are food companies and production companies, coffee roasters and bow tie makers. The majority of these companies, according to Shipley, are run by folks with day jobs who create beautiful things at home and in their spare time. Between the time Thou Mayest joined and fall of 2014, LocalStart.org had relaunched and shot a video to introduce the initiative to othCONTINUED >

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...makers aren’t just artists; a maker is someone who has a passion to create... ers. Shipley started making connections, and in doing so realized the logo was really just the first step in fixing a bigger problem. “As I talked to people and spent a good chunk of my time connecting with other businesses, I found an underground Chamber of Commerce of sorts: a group of businesses putting in sweat equity with one common goal, which was to make Kansas City a better place.” Shipley and his team launched micro pop-ups to introduce people to locally produced products and soon had a revelation. “It’s not the introduction that’s the problem,” he says. “It’s the logistics. We’d use repurposed bookshelves and stock products on a consignment basis, and they’d sell out within 48 hours. We couldn’t restock fast enough, but the bigger problem was this: there was no distribution system or logistics to set up to support keeping local products in multiple locations. Think of it this way: if you are a retailer and you want to carry local products, you have to deal with multiple local companies. If you stock product from ten companies and those products sell out, you have to place ten more orders. The work multiplies exponentially, which is a barrier to getting more local products placed on a consistent schedule.” With a background in freight management, Shipley is working on a solution. The idea is to set up a distribution center stocked 32

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with made in KC products and to partner with Phil Pisciotta of Fresh Food Express to distribute those products to local retailers. “Buying local has become trendy,” says Shipley, “but without a strong infrastructure to support it, it won’t last. We have to be smart and we have to realize that makers aren’t just artists; a maker is someone who has a passion to create or needs an outlet, whether what they create is art or food or electronics or community programs. The future of this kind of economy is so exciting,” says Shipley. “Sixty-eight percent of every dollar spent on locally produced products stays in the community. Every one of us has the power in our wallet to build a strong local economy simply by choosing to shop local instead of online or with national chains. The perception is that shopping local or with a small mom and pop isn’t the most convenient way to shop, but that’s not always the case. There are interesting changes that are bringing the best of online shopping—selection, convenience, quality, and price— to mom and pop stores, and making locally made goods the reason to shop small gives these establishments a niche market that isn’t available in the big boxes. Truth is, by shopping locally we can spend the same amount of money and get a product that’s been produced locally and customized to our specifications.” CONTINUED > Learn more at LocalStart.org.

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estled among Iowa’s wide-open acres of fertile farmland and sleepy small towns, just shy of the Minnesota border, a group of six glacial lakes glisten in the sunlight as devoted visitors approach. If your trip begins in south Kansas City, as it does for my family a few times each year, you’ll travel about 350 miles of country highways leading almost straight north. We share the roads and a two-finger wave with trucks, tractors, and countless rows of corn. Then, like magic, the roads give way to sparkling blue waters and the promise of rest and merriment just CONTINUED > beyond the fields of green.

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“Okoboji” collectively refers to the chain of interconnected lakes and townships that surround them. The lakes cover 12,000 acres with nearly 70 miles of shoreline. The largest are Spirit Lake (northern most, reaching into Minnesota and spanning 5,685 acres), West Lake Okoboji (spring fed and 136 feet at its deepest, where some brave souls actually scuba dive) and East Lake Okoboji, separated by Highway 71, which you can cruise under while boating from West to East Lake on your way to the Barefoot Bar (if so inclined). The word “Okoboji” derives from Dakota Sioux language meaning “great waters, reeds or rushes.” But in my family lexicon, Okoboji means “vacation” in every sense of the word.

tractions, featuring a 65-foot Ferris wheel overlooking the water and one of America’s oldest wooden rollercoasters, the Legend, with its iconic apex, “The Point of no Return” – a must for every bucket list. If dry land is more your speed, there are campgrounds and lodging for every group and budget, whether you’re looking for rustic, turn-of-the-century cabins or more modern accommodations. Any golfers in your crew? Five nearby courses beckon, as do more than 50 miles of hiking/biking trails, seven state parks, serene picnic areas and nature observation points, art and history museums, live music and even live theatre. Check out all that Okoboji has to offer at: VacationOkoboji.com.

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Opportunities to relax here are abundant, as are water activities and lakeside attractions to satisfy the most adventurous spirit. That is, if you decide to venture from the lazy spot you’ve laid claim to on the deck, beach or dock. You can enjoy boat cruises along West Lake’s many bays and coves, water skiing, swimming, sailing (complete with yacht club, sailing school and weekend regattas), canoeing, kayaking, and acclaimed fishing for walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass and more. Not to mention the shopping! The dining! The nightlife! No boat? No problem! Local marinas, resorts and specialty shops rent or sell all your water sport and transportation needs. There are summer camps for children and teens, such as the YMCA’s Camp Foster, central to family traditions for generations. Arnolds Park, a lakeside landmark and amusement park, has entertained visitors since the late 1800s. The park boasts more than 30 rides and at-

Marilyn Witt Tampke, of Leawood, has visited Okoboji her entire life, as have her five children. While growing up in Omaha, her parents would stay at The Inn, a vintage resort built more than 100 years ago. By the 1980s, the Witt family invested in their own summer home at West Lake’s Sandpiper Cove. “One of the things that makes Okoboji so special is that it doesn’t change, year after year, decade after decade,” says Tampke. “Beautiful lake houses of all shapes and sizes line the shore. No high rises, no huge resorts. Just ‘lakey’ places.” Among her dearest rituals: “I loved going to Arnolds Park as a child, my children love it and hopefully in a few years I will bring my grandchildren to the park. Okoboji is my true north.” Marilyn’s husband, Scott, bikes the trail around the lake over and over again. “He loves Okoboji almost as much as I do,” she says. Dolly Rohling Simpson, of Omaha, is another Okoboji devotee with a wealth of lake knowledge and fond memories to share. As a CONTINUED >

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little girl from Council Bluffs, Iowa in the 1930s, Dolly recalls staying in cottages on West Lake’s Manhattan Beach long before the Okoboji Yacht Club settled there. “The roads around the lake were poor in those days, so steamboats ferried passengers to and fro. The cottages where we stayed had a flag on the dock that we raised to signal the Queen to come by and pick us up,” she remembers. “It was such a thrill to ride on the Queen.” The original steam-driven boats of the era were retired as road transportation improved. But the community has kept the excursion boat tradition alive. Today 42

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the Queen II sails across West Lake a few times each day, as the captain shares maritime history with tourists and toots the boat’s distinct horn when fans wave from shore. FRIENDLY OASIS IS NO MYTH

A charming bit of folklore surrounds the Iowa Great Lakes and is worth exploring during your stay. Published documents and word of mouth through the years attest that West Lake Okoboji is one of only three “blue lakes” in the world. Likely not, say experts from the Iowa Department of

Natural Resources. But the water quality has officially been rated “exceptional” for the region, providing bragging rights all the same. And while you’re conducting water studies, consider obtaining a degree from that hallowed (albeit mythical) institution, the University of Okoboji. You too can join one of the most prestigious alumni clubs around, where most students “major” in goodwill and celebration. Many U of O festivities (as well as “Campus” attire and memorabilia) sprung up nearly 40 years ago, thanks to the playful imaginations of Herman and Emil Richter. The Richter brothers proudly own and operate The Three Sons clothing store

in nearby Milford, Iowa, “The place to go when it’s time to look good on Campus.” Campus spirit has inspired annual events including the U of O Winter Games, a regional Youth Soccer Tournament, the Campus Bike Ride and Homecoming Triathlon/Marathon to celebrate the camaraderie that comes from just a few pleasant hours spent at Okoboji U. From Nutty Bars along Queen’s Court to treats at The Sugar Shack in the Central Emporium, Okoboji’s friendly hosts, scenic views and proud history leave an indelible mark on visitors. Just as the glaciers did in northwestern Iowa over 14,000 years ago. August 2015 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

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LSL: Who/what lives in your house? JG: I currently live with my two children, Brody and Sydney, my husband, Shannon, and our four fur babies, Gracie, Buster, Shiloh and Cody. We have our own mini rescue going on here… LSL: Do you work outside the home? JG: I work for the United States Department of Agriculture as a senior program management analyst. LSL: Are you a native Kansas Citian or transplanted to the area? JG: I was born in Washington, D.C., but grew up in Lenexa. I joined the military out of high school and met my husband. We moved back from the west coast in 2004 to Lee’s Summit for work. LSL: What’s on the floor of your car right now? JG: What’s not on the floor of my car? With two kids in sports I have a soccer ball, stuffed animals, blankets, some shoes, candy wrappers, empty water bottles... Yes, it’s true my car is a mess. I clean it when I know I’m giving someone other than my kids a ride. Let’s be real here, most people do the same but won’t admit it. LSL: What is your favorite ‘pamper yourself’ or splurge item? JG: Mani and pedi and a facial or massage. I call it my “me” time. 48

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LSL: What is your guiltiest food pleasure? JG: Pasta! I love those carbs! LSL: What is the title of a book on your bedside table or the best movie you’ve seen in the past three months? JG: Book: Heaven is for Real; and movie: American Sniper. LSL: How would your best friend describe you? JG: Funny, a little crazy, outgoing, caring, considerate and great at giving gifts. LSL: Which organization that gets most of your volunteer time? JG: Most of my volunteering would be with school for my kiddos or local pet charities. I also like to randomly donate to GoFundMe accounts. LSL: Where was your best vacation ever? JG: Before kids, the Mexican Riviera cruise with my husband. Horseback riding was my favorite since I had never done that before. After kids: Destin, Florida. First time the kids had ever seen the ocean, went on a dolphin cruise, went parasailing and the kids got to go boogie boarding. LSL: What is your favorite date night restaurant? JG: Marina Grog and Galley at Lake Lotawana LSL: What is the best thing about living in Lee’s Summit? JG: I love how supportive the community is. People are genuinely nice and ready to help.

There are great schools, tons of sports and activities. Lee’s Summit is really expanding and there is always something to do. LSL: What do your record on the DVR? JG: Real Housewives…. Any and all of them. When I’m done watching those shows I realize I have it pretty darn good! LSL: Where do you wish your husband would buy your next gift? JG: I would rather go do something fun, like zip lining. LSL: What is your favorite sports team? JG: Royals of course for baseball. Football is 50/50 Chiefs and Seahawks (I married into the Seahawk lifestyle so I have to mention it.) LSL: Share a unique or interesting fact about yourself or your college years? JG: I served in the US Navy for 10 years as a Navy Seabee. I traveled all around the world met lots of interesting people saw lots of great and not so great places. It has made me who I am today. LSL: What are three items on your bucket list? • Compete in a fitness competition • Go Skydiving • Travel to places I have never been -- Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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ummertime is peak time for home sales. Real estate signs pop up like daffodils in the spring and continue long into the summer months. If your home is on the market, there is a never-ending laundry list of “to-do’s.” If you’re not moving, you in all likelihood are not off the hook either. Two out of three homeowners purchase their home during the summer months. If that includes you, your insurance policy renews at that same time of year. Your insurance agent will likely send you a statement showing the coverages of your home and contents for the upcoming year along with the annual premium rate. Although this is a very important document to review in general, it is even more important to review the scheduled items section - your most valuabled personal possessions. Furs, rugs, fine art, wine collections and jewelry could very well be a part of your scheduled coverage. The special coverage that protects these valuables should reflect the current cost to replace them. Your appraisal helps define your insurance policy needs and assures a comparable replacement in the event of a loss. Weather, the economy, production costs and collectability are all factors that influence the markets of these collections. Due to the changes in these markets, if you have not had your appraisals updated in the past two to three years, it is likely that you are not fully covered under your current policy limits. Seeking out a professional appraiser for your valuable personal property is essential. Unlike real estate appraisers, personal property appraisers are not licensed and there is very little federal or state oversight of these appraisers. So, how do you find a professional appraiser for your most treasured possessions? Your appraiser should have the experience and qualifications to do the job right. Beyond education and experience in the field specialty they practice, your appraiser should be formally educated in appraisal methodology, appraisal report writing, and be USPAP compliant. Look for an appraiser who has undertaken the accreditation requirements of professional appraisal organizations like the International Society of Appraisers, American Society of Appraisers, and Appraisers Association of America. After all, not only is your appraisal an important document that will help protect you, your appraisal is your peace of mind.

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r. Michael Smith with the Center for Rheumatic Disease says he would be happy to be out of a job if they ever found a cure. However, until then, he will continue to treat and advocate against the painful and debilitating diseases affecting his patients. Millions of Americans suffer from some form of rheumatic disease, and thankfully, Smith says new research and treatments are making an impact. Smith’s new office, located at 500 NE M- 291 Highway, specializes in treating patients who suffer with various types of rheumatic disease. According to Smith, more than 100 diseases are classified as rheumatic diseases, including many types of arthritis. Other rheumatic diseases are considered autoimmune diseases, meaning that the body’s own immune system is damaging other parts of the body. While his main office located on the Plaza, Smith is expectant to make an impact in Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities. He is also on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City and St. Luke’s East. “Rheumatic diseases wind up involving the joints,” says Smith. “That can be defined as joint problems caused by infection, autoimmune disorders, or crystal diseases, such as gout.” He explains that ,many diseases start with arthritis ends up affecting the patient's skin, heart, kidney or lungs.

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Though he was raised in Buffalo, NY, Smith treats his patients with the care and concern of a native Midwesterner. His warm and engaging personality not only makes a patient feel right at home, it helps them understand what is going on in their body and how treatment is going to help fight it. The new Lee's Summit office will have openings for appointments three days a week with a goal to have full time hours in the near future. Smith and his staff recently welcomed Dr. Kalista Engelman as a new addition to the practice. “I have the best staff anyone could have,” Smith says. “They are highly skilled and personable and I wouldn’t have the success I do without them.” Treatments for various diseases include osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis and Crohn’s colitis. Smith says that in the last decade the landscape for treatment has advanced in the patient's favor so much that a patient is more than just managing pain but living a normal life and normal life span. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common of the diseases Smith treats. About 70 percent of those over age 70 have x-ray evidence of osteoarthritis. Because of this, it is the main reason older people experience mobility issues. As a rheumatologist, Smith can detect CONTINUED >

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hen Bill Gates, Warren Buffet or Oprah Winfrey give money to worthy causes, it’s usually millions, or even billions, of dollars. But most charitable giving comes from everyday people in much smaller amounts. And that is at the heart of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The organization was started in 1978 by founders who wanted to help improve the metropolitan area but believed charitable giving should be the responsibility of many, not just a select few. They passed a hat, collected $210, and the Community Foundation was born. It has grown to a premier organization, consistently ranking in the top one percent of community foundations in the country in asset size ($2.4 billion), gifts received and grants made. “We recognized early on that most donors in Kansas City already knew what causes they wanted to support. They simply needed a vehicle that would allow them to give efficiently,” says Debbie Wilkerson, president and CEO, and lifelong resident of the area. And giving efficiently is just what the Community Foundation provides, making every gift count, whether it’s $25 or $25 million. “Charitable giving accounts help donors organize and maximize their giving. The money in each account is invested, either in our investment pools or with the donor’s financial advisor, allowing the donor’s charitable impact to grow. We don’t require a minimum balance, and we encourage our donors to make grants to any public charities they care about as often as they want and in any amount,” says Wilkerson. “When compared to private foundations, charitable giving accounts are inexpensive, confidential, and quick and easy to establish. And finally, at the end of each year, donors don’t have to sort through boxes of receipts to determine their total charitable tax deduction. Instead, they have one simple statement outlining all of their giving for the year.” In addition to cash, donors can put stock or other assets into their funds. “Our expertise in receiving complex gifts is exceptional,” explains Wilkerson. “We’re actually the first and only charity to receive, hold and sell a major league sports team – the Kansas City Royals! And we help our donors ensure they are receiving the maximum tax benefits for their donations.”

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The Community Foundation has regional boards representing all areas of the metro, including the Eastland Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, the Community Foundation of Wyandotte County and Northland Community Foundation. They also have two cultural boards, The Black Community Fund and the Hispanic Development Fund. For those wanting help with charitable giving, but not wanting to open their own fund, the Community Foundation administers funds and accepts donations for a wide range of causes and organizations. Examples are Feed Northland Kids, which works in conjunction with Harvesters to provide BackSnacks to approximately 3,000 school age children each week, and the Hispanic Development Scholarship Fund, which recently presented $420,000 in college scholarships to 326 deserving students. The Community Foundation also offers an array of Donor Education Programs to help individuals and families get the most out of their giving. GIVING CARDS

Continuing its efforts to make giving easy for everyone, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation created a unique Giving Card program in 2007. Much like retail gift cards, Giving Cards can be given to celebrate birthdays, holidays or other special occasions. Giving Cards can be redeemed to benefit any 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States (including schools, churches and synagogues). Card recipients simply go online to redeem the card for their chosen charity. “The response has been very positive, as it’s a step beyond the ‘Here’s a gift in your name’ philosophy,” Wilkerson says. The program continues to grow each year, peaking during the holiday season. Giving Cards have become popular with companies that choose to customize Giving Cards with their logos and then use them as gifts for employees or clients. Wilkerson, who has worked for the Community Foundation in various roles since 1998, became president and CEO in 2012. She says she loves seeing the impact that donors at every level are making in our city. “First and foremost, it’s our neighbors here in Kansas City who, year after year, continue to awe and inspire us with their generosity.” For more information, visit GrowYourGiving.org

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his full-size SUV shines from the inside out and delivers luxury on par with anything in its segment. The Infiniti QX80 is a vehicle of contradictions and it always leaves me with mixed feelings. I’ve never been a fan of the exterior styling, yet the interior beckons with soft leather and wood trim. The V-8 engine guzzles fuel but it is extremely smooth and strong enough to tow 8,500 pounds. In summary, this full-size SUV shines from the inside out and delivers luxury on par with anything in its segment. Styling is certainly subjective. Infiniti updated the QX80 with a new grille that reflects the design language of the Q50 sedan. It’s an improvement, for sure, but the big nose is still a bit imposing. The QX80 used to be called the QX56. The new name is part of Infiniti’s revamped nomenclature. The SUV comes in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, with a direct-injection, 5.6-liter engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 400-horsepower V-8 can tow up to 8,500 pounds. Fuel economy is rated at 14 miles per gallon in the city and 20 on the highway. Base prices start at $63,250 for rear-wheel drive and

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$66,350 for all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel-drive test vehicle from Infiniti’s press f leet had a sticker price of $77,185. On the road, the QX80 felt as if it were gliding over the pavement, even with the optional 22-inch wheels, yet the vehicle didn’t seem overly soft or mushy in turns. That’s a benefit of the optional hydraulic body motion control system that links shock absorbers from one side to those on the other, keeping body lean in check without forcing a stiff ride. The smooth ride was enhanced by a lack of wind and road noise. The optional Driver’s Assistance Package includes blind-spot warning, backup collision avoidance intervention, forward emergency braking and forward predictive collision warning. The backup intervention applies the brakes if something is behind the vehicle, and forward emergency braking does the same when it senses an imminent collision. The best part of the QX is the lush interior that has seating for eight with a second-row bench seat. Stratford Burl wood trim was a tasteful accent to the wheat-colored leather interior of the dark blue test vehicle. The fit and finish are all that CONTINUED >

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Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Lee’s Summit Properties neighborhood

bdrm

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Oak Tree Farms

2/1

floor plan Side/Side Split, Tri Level

dom*

list price

sold price

$135,500

$137,777

Willow Park

2/1

Atrium Split

$149,900

Lake Ridge Meadows

2/1

Atrium Split

$169,900

Maple Tree

2/1

Ranch

$185,000

$180,000

Hawks Ridge

2/1

Side/Side Split

$184,000

Summit Wood

2/1

Atrium Split

201

$199,000

$184,000

White Ridge Farms

2/1

Tri Level

$180,000

$184,500

Lake Ridge Meadows

3/0

Ranch

$189,900

Lakewood- Chapel Ridge Woods

3/0

Ranch

$197,500

$195,000

The Crossings

2/1

Ranch

$207,500

$208,000

Lakewood

2/1

2 Stories

179

$230,000

$225,000

Somerset At Charleston Park

2/0

Ranch

$225,000

Pryor Meadows

3/0

California Split

$240,000

$230,840

$295,000

$293,500

$289,900

$297,400

447

$325,000

$307,000

Meadows Of Winterset

3/2

2 Stories

Fountains at Raintree

2/0

Ranch

Lakeside at Chapman Farms

3/1

2 Stories

Wedgewood Pointe

3/1

Reverse 1.5 Story

$305,000

$307,000

Bridlewood

4/1

2 Stories

$325,000

$315,000

Meadows Of Winterset

3/1

2 Stories

$325,000

$321,000

Oaks Ridge Meadows

3/2

2 Stories

$329,000

$326,500

Monarch View

4/1

2 Stories

$355,000

$345,500

Highland Meadows

3/1

2 Stories

603

$398,950

$346,000

153

$485,000

$407,500

$404,016

$420,000

Park Ridge Meadows

3/2

2 Stories

Eagle Creek

4/0

2 Stories

Edgewood Trail

3/2

Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

$434,950

$425,000

Winterset Park

5/1

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319

$525,000

$475,000

Lake Winnebago North

3/1

Reverse 1.5 Story

$575,000

$543,500

Lake Lotawana

3/1

2 Stories

$825,000

$785,000

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August AUGUST 1 - 15 SHOP & SHARE AT SUMMIT FAIR

AUGUST 3 &10

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Shop at Summit Fair, share one item you’d buy if you won a $500 Back to School Gift Card and post it on Instagram: Follow Summit Fair, Share, and Tag @SummitFair Hashtag #BacktoSchoolatSummitFair. Or, In-Store: Entry boxes available. Every $50 - $100 purchase enters you to win 1 of (5) $500.00 gift cards for Back to School Shopping at Summit Fair.

SUMMIT WAVES

AUGUST 1 WIZARD WEEKEND PARADISE PARK

Wizardry and magic will be the grand finale at the end of this week while discovering the secrets of magic. Our friendly staff will share a few tricks and even show you how to build a few balloon animals to make and take home. On Saturday we’ll host a Harry Potter event for all to enjoy. Paradise-Park.com

Games, giveaways, a DJ and concessions! Disc: $4/Reg: $5 per person. Season passes may be used. Children must be accompanied by an adult 16+. 8:30-10:30 p.m. SummitWaves.net

AUGUST 13 - 30 WOULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY CROWN CENTER

An original revue of the songs and story of Lerner & Loewe. Frederick Loewe, who created My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon, Paint Your Wagon and Gigi. Enjoy an incredible evening of their most beloved songs, hosted by George Harter and performed by the fabulous MTH cast. 816.221.6987 MTHKC.com

AUGUST 1-2, AUGUST 7-9 ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL POWELL GARDENS

Powell Gardens' signature festival returns for its 19th year! See hundreds of colorful, free-flying butterflies in the indoor conservatory. Learn more about monarchs and what you can do to protect them and other native species in our two outdoor butterfly breezeways. PowellGardens.org

AUGUST 1 CELEBRATE 150! PARADE AND EVENT DOWNTOWN

Enjoy an historic-themed parade in Downtown Lee's Summit dedicated to the sesquicentennial celebration, followed by a community event at Lee's Summit High School. The event will feature a variety of local organizations and performances, including music, dance, choral performances. Truly150.com

AUGUST 15 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH PARADISE PARK

It’s been a great summer, and before we head back to school, bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket to sit and relax while you enjoy live local music under the stars with friends and family. The Foreigner tribute band, Double Vision, performs. Paradise-Park.com

AUGUST 20 - 29

2ND ANNUAL CHARLIE PARKER CELEBRATION AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM

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The Center for Rheumatic Disease & The Center for Allergy and Immunology

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW OFFICE Michael W. Smith, MD

We are excited to announce that we are moving our Lee’s Summit Office from 6 NE Sycamore St. to 500 NE MO-291 Highway in the PineWoods Office Center in Lee’s Summit. The office will be staffed by Dr. Michael Smith. Dr. Smith is a board certified Rheumatologist having served the patients in this area for over 2 years. He is excited to offer a full service facility including lab and infusion services at this location to better serve our patients in the Lee’s Summit and surrounding region. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Appointments may be made by calling our main office at 816-531-0930. Now located just south of Chipman Road and MO-291 Highway 816-531-0930

500 NE MO-291 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO

www.centerforrheumatic.com

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• Academic curriculum nestled in a fun, engaging environment • Beginning math, phonics, writing, science, and history • Spanish, music, P.E., art, chapel, and Bible • Learning centers incorporate various senses • Introduction to technology via iPads and SMART Boards to extend academic learning • Teacher-parent partnerships help facilitate learning and individual growth

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AUGUST 26 THE JAZZ AGE EXPOSED SHAWNEE TOWN 1929

Puttin’ on the Ritz: Fashion in the 1920’s. Join us for a swanky evening of secrets, spirits and fun. Dress up if you wish. Entertainment and refreshments are on the house, but just like real speakeasies, you need the right password for admittance. Phone 913.248.2360 for password.

AUGUST 28 - 30 FALL OPEN HOUSE DOWNTOWN

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Experience the cultural side of our city at this great downtown event featuring art, music and theatre events; and visit participating businesses and restaurants. DowntownLS.org

AUGUST 29 AN AGRICULTURAL CENTURY MISSOURI TOWN 1855

Discover Missouri’s rich heritage as an agricultural state at this 100-year agricultural journey. From ox teams in yoke to steam engines and gasoline powered tractors, experience the rapid evolution of farming in the Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Combining forces for the first time, two of the most acclaimed, award-winning groups in pop music will perform in Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Ticket prices range from $29 to $89. KauffmanCenter.org

Lee’s Summit Community Calendar Do you have a free weekend and find yourself looking for something to do? Are you planning a special event or festival? Check out LSTourism.com for a comprehensive list of community events. If your group is planning an event, check here first to make sure it doesn’t conflict with other local happenings.

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business directory

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Freeland Photography (816) 836-1192 freelandphotography.com

AUTOMOTIVE

AAMCO Lees Summit (816) 533-4247 leessummittransmissionandautorepair.com Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (816) 525-9825 lsdcj.com McCarthy Chevrolet/Auto Group (816) 875-3816 800newagain.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce (816) 524-2424 lschamber.com Unity Village unityvillage.org

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Daniel J Duello DDS, P.C. (816) 524-4343 leessummitdentalpractice.com Dental Arts (816) 478-3600 smilesinkc.com Dr. Sheila Jungmeyer (816) 554-1600 jungmeyerdental.com

Boy Scouts Of America (816) 569-4979 beascout.org

Drumm Farm Golf Club (816) 350-9900 greatlifegolf.com Heart Of America Dance Centre (816) 554-3033 hadc.biz

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic (913) 381-5225 kcbj.com Midwest Gastroenterology (816) 836-2200 midwestgastro.com Orthopedic Surgeons Inc (816) 220-8727 drdagget.com Saint Luke’s Health Systems (816) 347-5600 saintlukeskc.org/east

Longview Mansion (816) 761-6669 longviewmansion.com

KTD Associates (816) 456-6380 ktdcoaching.com

Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute (855) 663-7524 saintlukeskc.org/plan

Paradise Park (816) 246-5224 paradise-park.com

Signature Massage (816) 525-7171 signaturemassagekcmo.com

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

Reno’s Power Sports KC (816) 942-8900 renoscanam.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Summit Fair (816) 607-5422 summitfairshopping.com Town Center Plaza (913) 498-1111 towncenterplaza.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES &

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RBC Wealth Management-Haynes & Woodward (913) 451-3572 rbcwmfa.com/hayneswoodwardinvestmentgroup

HCA Midwest Health turn4thebetter.com

Jazzercise of Lee’s Summit (816) 551-0627 jazzercise.com

Equity Financial Services Group (913) 587-4322 equityfsg.com

Summit Christian Academy (816) 525-1480 summit-christian-academy.org

Emergent Care Plus (855) 598-1481 emergentcareplus.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

Lee’s Summit Symphony (816) 401-5251 lssymphony.org

Spencer & Spencer (816) 607-6000 spencerdental.com

Our Lady Of Presentation School (816) 251-1150 olplsschool.org

Bodies Health and Fitness (816) 524-7733 bodieshf.com

Hill Pro-Motion Independence Uncorked Winefest Physical Therapy (816) 820-2112 (816) 607-7180 independenceuncorked.com hillpromotionpt.com

Huckabee & Huckabee Family & PLANNING Cosmetic Dentistry Edward Jones - Lee’s Summit (816) 350-1007 (816) 525-0770 huckabeefamilydentistry.com edwardjones.com

Club Z In-Home Tutoring (816) 965-0090 clubztutoring.com

Better Bodies Pilates (913) 219-7779 betterbodiespilates.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Awaken Whole Life Center (816) 612-8740 awakenwholelifecenter.com

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Renee Amey Team RE MAX Elite The Center For Rheumatic Disease (816) 213-3421 reneeamey.com (816) 531-0930 centerforrheumatic.com The Rob Ellerman Team Reece & Nichols Realtors The Running Well Store (816) 304-4434 (816) 600-2688 therobellermanteam.com therunningwellstore.com Xtreme Gymnastics & Training Toni Tygart Real Estate Group (816) 795-2500 (816) 347-8008 tonitygart.com xgtkids.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Guthrie-Stoddard Inc. dba Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit (816) 554-7779 budgetblinds.com/leessummit Sound Bytes KC (913) 525-8823 soundbyteskc.com

HOME SERVICES

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Greenwood Country Tea Room (816) 537-8434 greenwoodcountrytearoom.com Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant (816) 554-1008 eatathabaneros.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Midwest Lifetime Roof Systems Home Instead Senior Care Lee’s Summit (913) 393-3008 (816) 554-6166 lifetimeroofsystems.com homeinstead.com Summit Flooring and Turf Summit View Terrace (816) 886-2747 (816) 763-6667 summitflooringandturf.com americareusa.net

INSURANCE

State Farm - Michael Chapman SPECIALTY SHOPS Andrea K. Grist Floral Designs (816) 525-6868 (816) 582-3860 trustchapman.com andreakgristfloral.com

Drumm Farm Golf Club (816) 350-9900

15400 E 34th St S. Independence, MO 64055

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Kansas City’s Premier Semi-Private Golf Facility

Improvements to both the Clubhouse and golf course

NEW state of the art fitness center with memberships at $19.99/month

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Parting Thoughts

Government Jam WORDS RACHEL C. MURPHY

’m an avid gardener. Avid, meaning ‘enthusiastic’, not ‘successful’. I shouldn’t say that. I’m great with herbs and this year, my squash and tomatoes are all blooming nicely. The wait for fresh produce became a bit too tiring and I stumbled upon something to make the time pass more quickly. As I walk my dog each day on more or less the same route, I pass a small roadside park. It’s a modest affair: a couple of swings, with a jungle gym rooted in recycled tires a few yards down. Behind it lies only forest, the kind that the deer, squirrels and beavers that I see intermittently love to hide in during the day. It’s also the home of blackberry brambles. I remember picking blackberries at my grandmother’s house when I was young. They were never sweet until it was hot and sticky and we would spray down with the Ozark elixir of Avon Skin-So-Soft and try to pick our fill. They don’t call them brambles for nothing. They don’t yield their treasures easily, instead guarding them with thorns and stickers. Well, nothing has changed since I was a child. Along the walking path, a few weeks ago, I began to spy bright red berries. They called to me to come off the pavement and into the grass to see what sweetness they may hold. Off I trotted, faithful pooch in tow, to see what I would find. I found a treasure trove. Fat blackberries nestled under leaves and among the bright red unripe berries. I tried one straight off the bush. It was sweet, much sweeter than the mutantly large Driscoll berries safe in their plastic cases at the store. They were smaller, but they tasted like nature and summer and endless youth.

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So I did was any sane person would do: I took the unused doggie poop bag and started picking. I figured that I would pick a cup or two, maybe enough to make a small pie. Instead, the savage hunger of a forager took over. I was Katniss Everdeen, foraging for her family and for survival. I was a gatherer, going back to my roots. Getting groceries had never been so fulfilling, as I stood in the heat and thorns, picking berries, brushing away spiders and watching aubergine juice run down my fingers. My dog was confused. This became a routine. Take the dog for a walk, bring an extra bag. Pick a pound of berries. New ones ripened every two or three days and I went back for them. It was either me or the birds. The birds don’t pay taxes in this neighborhood, so I figured that I had a right to them. Soon I had several pounds of berries, ready for whatever I could make them into. The answer, my friends, is jam. I made jam. I’m not sure why I always had the image of a long laborious process for making jam, but I did. After spilling a few cupfuls into a cobbler, I set about the arduous labor of smashing blackberries and setting them to boil. Who am I kidding? That was fun. A few minutes later, after the addition of pectin, a dash of sugar and a few sage leaves, I had what looked to be, by all rights, jam. I canned it for preservation and looked on my accomplishment with a sense of pride. Not only had I made delicious jam, I had made it for nearly free! Government jam is the best jam. What’s the lesson in all this? Besides the fact that you should always have an extra doggie bag, it’s that there are little gifts all around you, if you slow down enough to see them. Look into the trees a little. You never know what you might find.

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