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Editor's Letter

Maximum respect.

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ven though it may not be cool to admit this, I do confess I was a girlie-girl growing up. Loved all things pretty and pink. Could not catch a ball to save my life.

Wore dresses exclusively until 3rd grade. I liked boys but I did not understand them.

My dad didn’t help this. Though he is a tall 6’2”, strong and tough, he was also a musician and a teacher with a kind and tender heart who would rather play music than catch. He did teach me about old cars and from him I learned to love a 1957 Thunderbird and appreciate the lines of a Model A. It was from my sports-loving younger brother that I absorbed facts about football and I have him to thank that I can pretend to know the difference between a touchdown and a touchback.

Then I got married and had a son. For some reason this surprised me—I assumed I would only have girls. What was I going to do with a boy? I’d surely screw him up.

He surely wouldn’t like me. Would he make me spend hours in the back yard being pummelled by a cement baseball?

Turns out (14 years later) that I adore boys. I find raising a future man one of the greatest privileges of my life. The most valuable thing I have learned about raising a boy (and understanding our male counterparts in general) was actually from a book about marriage called Love and Respect by Emmerson Eggerich: “Men need respect like air to breathe.”

What? Men need respect more than love? According to the research Eggerich did, the answer is yes. Unequivocably yes. Eggerich says men have an unspoken honor code in which the primary message conveyed between males is mutual respect, a belief in each other that they are capable of handling, fixing, providing, whatever they do.

When I began to accept this idea and examine my (shall we say, “unsuccessful”) interactions with my son, and ask myself if I had conveyed disrespect somehow in my tone or words, an interesting thing began to happen. He responded. Even just thinking to myself, “I respect you,” began to have a positive impact and change our dynamic.

In this issue, we are giving our utmost respect to the men in our lives. We absolutely respect and value all that our fathers, brothers, husbands, sons and friends contribute to our lives and community.

Happy Father’s Day to our dads, and “Maximum respect” to our men.

JUNE 2015 editor-in-chief Lisa Harrison | Lisa@LifestylePubs.com assistant editor Kendra Mathewson | KMathewson@LifestylePubs.com sales director Michael Arel | MArel@LifestylePubs.com advertising sales Laura Paszkiewicz | Laura@LifestylePubs.com contributing writers Katherine Bontrager, Chris Clark, Jim Cosgrove, Parker Harrison, Christina Hines, Jason Lahey, Diana Lambdin Meyer, Kendra Mathewson, Jana Meister, Tom Strongman, Tracy Sullivan, Jenny Wolff contributing photographers Marissa Cribbs, Parker Harrison, McKenna Mathewson, Bruce N. Meyer, Tom Strongman, Amy Chinnery Valmassei

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Good Times

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Around Town

44 The End of I-49

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Your Neighbors

A trip that includes Elvis, crawfish and steel magnolias.

48 Table Talk

Two talented local men make tables and furniture that tell

a family's story.

50 Home Matters 52

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Parent’s Corner

54 Star Students 60 Giving Back 62

Field Trip

64 Driver's Notebook 67

Sold Properties

68 Lifestyle Calendar 74

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Our Contributors MCKENNA MATHEWSON

I am blessed. What 17 year old gets to take photographs for a magazine? This has been an amazing opportunity and I am glad to work with such wonderful people. I love photography, the creativity of it and the math and science behind it. Next to watching Star Wars, I’d rather spend my Friday evenings shooting an assignment or fill Sunday afternoon finding unique places around Kansas City to photograph with my friends. (I’d rather be behind the lens…) My desire is to use photography to change people’s lives, to make a difference in the world, to bring to people’s attention things they might not see ordinarily.

JASON LAHEY

As an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, I have traveled throughout the United States and across the world to China. There is, however, only one place that I have called home since the 4th grade, and that is here in Lee’s Summit. After attending Truman State University and graduating from Mizzou with a masters in curriculum and instruction, I have worked as an English teacher and written curriculum for a local church. I’m a lover of all that is Lee’s Summit, ever fascinated by its ability to grow and develop yet maintain its hometown community feel.

JIM COSGROVE

With roots firmly planted in Kansas City, my career as “Mr. Stinky Feet” has allowed me to perform thousands of shows throughout North America and Europe, and twice on The White House lawn. Long ago I worked as a journalist and corporate public relations professional before taking the leap into a “real” job helping children laugh. I also entertain grown-up kids as a freelance writer and public speaker. Through my

work with children and as a father of two daughters, I have learned that kids have much to teach adults about living life to the fullest.

TRACY SULLIVAN

I was born and raised in New York (#1 NY Giants fan!) and then spent a decade in Los Angeles, where I developed a passion for skydiving and spent my free time jumping out of aircraft. I got picked up by a tornado a few years ago and landed in KC, more specifically, Lee’s Summit.

Nowadays I derive much joy from reading, yoga and watching football. I enjoy traveling, doing science experiments with my children and spoiling our guinea pig, Nibbles.

My greatest loves are my smart, beautiful, caring daughters, Eleanor and Aurelia, and my wonderful husband Eric.

JENNY WOLFF

Meeting people is a joy. Everyone has a story, and I like hearing them. So, it is a great pleasure to be a contributor to Lifestyle Publications.

As a KU journalism graduate, I spent the first decade of my career in television news, the second as owner of a video company, the third decade raising a houseful of children and the fourth in corporate communications. Over the years, I’ve met many wonderful people who have given me the privilege of sharing their stories. Thanks to all my inspirational friends—present and future— and to Rick, a great husband and editor.

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Today, more than ever, the demands of everyday life force you to say yes to everyone and everything but yourself. Welcome to Unity Village. With a golf course, fountains, award-winning gardens, and 1,200 wooded acres, we’re a place just up the road where you can pause and say yes to your life.

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Opera Singer Headlines Children International Event Laurie and Don Montague hosted a celebration featuring James Valenti, an internationally acclaimed opera singer and ambassador for the locally-based organization, whose mission is to bring lasting change to children living in poverty.

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Historic Downtown Lee’s Summit is a place where history converges with vision to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Come discover dozens of locally-owned shops, restaurants and entertainment options, and more than 100 community and cultural events. Shop for fresh produce and homemade baked goods on Wednesdays and Saturdays at our Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market. We know you’ll feel right at home here.

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Around Town DISTRICT TO PROVIDE CHROMEBOOKS FOR STUDENTS

BLOCH ART COLLECTION WILL BE ON PERMANENT VIEW

The Lee’s Summit School District will provide a Dell Chromebook for all students starting in the fall of 2015. The Chromebook rollout, dubbed Connect2Learn, supports district priorities and is an important step toward further developing engaged learners and meeting the district’s mission. Increased access to digital devices is designed to enhance student learning, create opportunities for more personalized and deeper learning experiences and provide students with the tools they use now and will encounter in their future.

Funding for the Chromebook purchases is made possible thanks to the district’s long-range planning, careful stewardship and reallocation of current resources. The district’s existing all-school, general-purpose computer labs as well as stand-alone computer stations in library media centers are being removed beginning in fall 2015, freeing up funding originally earmarked for the labs. In addition, the district has secured a buyer for several thousand existing Chromebooks currently used in schools district-wide.

An $11.7 million renovation of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City will showcase the internationally celebrated Marion and Henry Bloch Collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art, which will go on permanent view in spring 2017.

The collection was showcased during the 2007 opening of the Bloch Building and bequeathed to the museum under the leadership of Director Emeritus Marc F. Wilson in 2010.

The art will be integrated with the museum’s European collection, a project that is the result of a thoughtful planning process and strategic initiative. The renovation of galleries begins this summer on the plaza level of the Nelson-Atkins Building.

As part of that process, the museum consulted with Mr. Wilson and Philippe de Montebello, the former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The northeast quadrant of the Plaza level of the original Nelson-Atkins Building will be closed to visitors during the nearly twoyear renovation.

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY AT LSMC Lee’s Summit Medical Center (LSMC) hosted its Third Annual Take Your Child to Work Day. Children ages 6 to 18 with a parent working at LSMC or parent of a partnering Fire/EMS department and Lee’s Summit Police Department had the opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare. Hospital employees shared information about their profession in career fields such as cardiovascular care, radiology, rehabilitation services, emergency/trauma care, and laboratory and operating room/surgical services. Various stations throughout the hospital provided the kids with hands-on healthcare education. The Missouri Highway Patrol and Lee’s Summit Fire and EMS demonstrated the features of ambulance and fire trucks and shared information about their career fields.

More than 75 children attended this popular event.

“We are pleased to offer this enlightening and powerful educational experience for not only our hospital employees’ children, but also the children of our community first responder partners,” says LSMC CEO Matt Sogard, FACHE.

STUDENT WINS SMART KID ESSAY CONTEST Faith McDonough, a seventh-grader at Summit Lakes Middle School, recently won the CommunityAmerica Credit Union Money Smart Kid Essay Contest.

The award included a $1,000 prize.

Faith was one of three winners from the Kansas City metropolitan area. Approximately 150 essays were submitted and reviewed by judges.

“All of this year’s applicants demonstrated a strong knowledge of college preparation, highlighting the important role of savings in avoiding the cycle of debt in adulthood,” says Amanda Clark of CommunityAmerica Credit Union.

DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET RECEIVES ACCREDITATION Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the national list of accredited Main Street programs that have built strong revitalization organizations and demonstrate their ability in using the Main Street Four-Point Approach® methodology for strengthening their local economy and protecting their historic buildings.

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Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center.

"As the National Main Street Center celebrates its 35th Anniversary, it is also important to celebrate the achievements of the local Main Street programs across the country, some of whom have been around since the beginning. These local programs work hard every day to make their communities great places to work, live, play and visit while still preserving their historic character."

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer, invites volunteers across the country to take a stand against childhood cancer when Alex’s Lemonade Days returns, June 12-14.

ALSF’s National Lemonade Days began in 2004 when Alex Scott set her sights on raising $1 million to fight childhood cancer, including hers. Alex invited volunteers to join her in hosting lemonade stands to help achieve her goal: one dollar and one lemonade stand at a time. Through the help of these volunteers, Alex would reach her goal before losing her life to cancer in August of that year. Each June, the weekend before Father’s Day, supporters everywhere contribute to a cure.

For more information and to sign up to host a lemonade stand, visit AlexsLemonade.org/LemonadeDays.

LSWHS LIBRARIANS HONORED Lee’s Summit West High School librarians Megan Chambers and Amy Taylor are co-chairs for the 2015 Missouri Association of School Librarians conference held in April at Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks.

During the conference, more than 800 school librarians gather from across the state for professional deLSWHS Librarians Megan velopment in the areas of technology, Chambers and Amy Taylor literacy and 21st century learning.

While at the conference, both Lee’s Summit West staff members will also be presented with the Bright Idea Award. This award is given each year to a librarian(s) who has initiated innovative ideas for a school library media program.

DRUMLINE PLACES FIRST AT CHAMPIONSHIPS The Lee’s Summit High School Drumline recently captured first place at the Mid-Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships. Students in drumline and color guard from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and Arkansas compete in the MCCGA competition during the spring semester.

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McBain, associate director of bands/director of percussion at Lee’s Summit High School. Other staff members include Paul Bessitti, Alex Vallar and Marcus Neudigate.

In addition, the students were undefeated for indoor drumline standstill performances during the past fall 2014 marching season.

ART OF THE CAR CONCOURS BENEFITS KCAI A presentation of 200 historically significant vehicles, including vintage and antique cars from throughout the country will be displayed at the Kansas City Art Institute for the Ninth Annual Art of the Car Concours. Trucks, motorcycles, sports and luxury cars, race cars, hot rods and pedal cars will be showcased.

This year's event features concept cars that manufacturers built to gauge public acceptance of new technology and styling ideas, many of which found their way into production. The 50s and 60s became the Golden Age of the dream car.

Prior to the Sunday showcase –Saturday afternoon June 27 – a panel at the Meet the Legends event will discuss the history of dream cars. The panel will include personalities such as Packard collector Ralph Marano and Wayne Carini of Velocity Channel’s Chasing Classic Cars show.

Proceeds benefit the KCAI scholarship fund. For more information about all the events or to purchase tickets, visit ArtOfTheCarconcours.com.

FOOTBALL HISTORY COMES TO UNION STATION

Sleep in. We’ll make breakfast for you, your way, when you’re ready. And we’re making lunch and dinner, too. Take your time. We’ll give you lots of choices of how to spend it, but they’ll be your choices.

When you need a little help with this or that we’ll be right there, but the what and when is up to you.

You do the living your way, and we’ll help in every way we can.

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Union Station – in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs -brings Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition to Kansas City. The exhibit opened May 23 and runs through September 6.

Gridiron Glory is the largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever created on America’s favorite sport and will include more than 10,000 square feet of the most iconic pro football artifacts of all time. In total, more than 200 football artifacts, photos and rare documents from the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection will be on display... some for the very first time.

Gridiron Glory tackles everything from football’s cultural impact to the science behind the game. Guests will able to view NFL Films video footage and learn about the sports’ pioneers. This interactive multimedia experience includes rare documents and spectacular NFL Film footage. Additionally, a special gallery of 4,000 square feet – including unique artifacts – will be created to pay tribute to the Kansas City Chiefs.

For more details, visit UnionStation.org/Football.

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Saddle & Sirloin Club STILL THRIVING AFTER 75 YEARS ARTICLE KENDRA MATHEWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY MCKENNA MATHEWSON

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ou can almost get to Kentucky if you drive south on Holmes Road far enough. Not literally, but it sure feels like classic Kentucky horse country when you are south of 139th Street and black four-board fencing suddenly outlines a distinctive property. The first hint of something special is the double S sign visible from the gently winding road. If you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of a horse.

But through the trees at the crest of a hill not far from 150 Highway sits the quaint quarters of the Saddle & Sirloin Club, Kansas City’s country club for horse people and shooting sports aficionados.

“There is nothing like this anywhere,” says Jeff Henderson, general manager/COO who has overseen the property for the past 3 years.

The sprawling 300 acres has only been home to the club since 2000, when development quite simply overtook the quiet countryside where riders had roamed for 60 years. In 1940, founders established the Mission Road Club in south Leawood as a support to the American Royal. It served as a dining and social club, but had limited capacity due to its location.

The transition across the state line 15 years ago to the more southern locale has enabled the club to spread its wings, expand its offerings and find a forever home amongst Missouri’s most beautiful surroundings. It’s situated south of 1,600 acres of public land with an additional neighboring 800 acres to the west, all available

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for trail riding. Not to mention sale proceeds from the original property set the organization up fiscally with no debt and capital to make improvements and maintain the property with excellence and attention to detail.

They’ve created a picturesque respite with those improvements: remodeled the old home and turned it into a cozy, rustic clubhouse where members enjoy excellent cuisine, built a huge state-of-the art open air riding arena with the best footing in the U.S., improved the grounds and horse boarding facilities, created fun trail and campsite destinations for riders to enjoy the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and constructed superb shooting sports amenities.

The grounds are so quiet, and vast; Henderson says though 20 riders may be out on trails it can feel like you have the place to yourself. But there’s more than the trails. The multi-discipline facility hosts all types of riding and ways to enjoy horses. All are welcome.

The friendly, family-oriented, fun club includes a variety of longtime members and new participants of all ages, and many families with 2-3 children. (They have a strong youth riding program, too.)

The multi-generational culture creates that small-town environment where everyone feels known and welcome. The variety of creative events manifest a community that celebrates the outdoors and each other.

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Guests enjoy the Wisteria-covered trellis covering the outdoor patio

A Fine Kansas City Tradition This friendly, family-oriented fun club offers a relaxing respite from the hurried city life.

• Private dining in rustic elegance of country setting • Rolling hills, woods, streams and meadows • Members-only events • On property stables and marked trail riding • Exceptional boarding and care • Cross country hunt course • Private riding lessons • Private shooting instruction • Air-conditioned stable lounge • Social, equine and shooting memberships • Private trap, skeet, 5-stand and sporting clay courses • Reciprocal amenities with other Kansas City clubs For more information or if you’d like to come see the property and visit the club, email Jeff Henderson at jeff@ saddleandsirloin.com.

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“There’s nothing I enjoy more than sitting at a table watching the long-time members laugh and tell stories,” Henderson says.

“There’s a lot of shared history here.”

Complementing the equestrian environment is a wealth of excellent quality shooting sports facilities and options for those whose interest for the outdoors includes this fine sport. Sportsmen (and women) enjoy private trap, skeet, 5-stand and sporting clay courses on the northwest area of the acreage.

For families and friends who desire a home away from home for their horse(s) and family, the Saddle & Sirloin Club offers the finest facilities and welcoming community.

Forget Kentucky. Kansas City’s treasured Saddle & Sirloin Club is a thriving and beautiful equestrian oasis in the Midwest. It’s alive Chaps signed by members who and well. And as Henderson says, “If you’re a true horse lover, this is rode horses from old to new site where you want to be.” during the move in 2000

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Lee’s Summit Dealership Sells Peace of Mind ARTICLE JENNY WOLFF | PHOTOGRAPHY MCKENNA MATHEWSON

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re you in the market for a Jeep Wrangler, a Chrysler minivan or a Ram 1500? Are you looking for a business that will stand behind its vehicles? If so, look no further than your local Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram. This dealership is the only one in the Metro area where you will receive an exclusive Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on your purchase.

What does that mean? The Warranty Forever will pay for all repairs to the powertrain components of your vehicle, as long as you own it. The powertrain includes the engine, transmission, front wheel drive and rear wheel drive parts, whether you buy a new or used vehicle with fewer than 80,000 miles.

“You simply have to follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule at our dealership or a pre-authorized facility of your choice and the components are covered forever,” says Frank Clinton, general manager.

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Besides Warranty Forever, this local dealership is proud of its 16-person Chrysler-certified service team. “Each of our technicians has received top level training from Chrysler,” says Clinton. “That gives our customers peace of mind that they have fully qualified people working on their cars and trucks.”

Clinton says he will put his service team up against any. “We have customers who travel from as far away as Omaha to visit our service department. One of our technicians, Charley McCoy, is known as the best heavy duty diesel technician in the Midwest.”

The dealership is entering its 13th year in Lee’s Summit.

“We are well established here. Most of our staff has been with us eight years or more," says Clinton. "That means a lot to our customers. They are able to come in and see familiar faces and work with people they know.”

The staff of Lee’s Summit Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

So what’s new on the show room floor? The 2015 Jeep Renegade. The all-new Latitude is designed for daily living and around-town convenience. The Renegade Trailhawk is built for over the road adventures.

“Both of these new models add a bit of excitement to the Jeep line-up,” says Clinton. “The classic Jeep Wrangler continues to hold its value with tremendous resale value.”

In the 1980s, Chrysler introduced the minivan. The Town and Country model is still selling strong. “World-wide, more than 12-million have been sold,” says Clinton. Today’s minivan offers the same seven-seat capacity, towing options and stow-n-go at a base price under $30,000.

Guts. Glory. Ram. That national marketing campaign is driven into the heads of many Americans.

“The Ram 1500 four-wheel drive crew cab is our best-selling truck,” says Clinton. “Here in the Midwest, people either own a truck or they want a truck. It is part of the lifestyle.” The Ram gets high praise from customers and national rankings. U.S. News & World Report named the 2015 Ram the best full size truck for the money.

The Dodge Charger continues to muscle its way into the sedan arena. It offers best in class fuel economy with 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

“We are very excited about the 2015 Charger. The redesigned interior has been crafter for a more stylish and comfortable ride,” says Clinton.

If you are looking for a pre-owned vehicle, Clinton says his dealership offers the best of the best in local trade-ins. He searches the metro for the top cars and trucks to place under the Warranty Forever program. “Our mission is to be the preferred provider of cars and trucks and related services in Kansas and Missouri.”

Clinton invites you to stop by and say hello. Mention this article during the month of June and receive a coupon for a complimentary oil change. The dealership is located at 1051 SE Oldham Parkway and at LSCDJ.com.

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One Boho trend that is definitely standing out this season is fringe. Fringe embellished hemlines and handbags make big fashion statements and although it may seem like a hard trend to mix into your current wardrobe, Summit Fair Stylist Jana Meister promises most of these statement pieces will easily fit in.

“The trick with the fringe trend, like any bold fashion statement, is to keep it minimal. It can be really easy to overdo it and get the wrong effect such as too costume-y, rodeo, 80s biker chic – so keep it simple.

I suggest pairing your fringe piece with something modern or classic to offset the bold fashion statement of the fringe,” says Meister.

She also recommends if you choose to rock this trend for summer, stick to just a couple of key pieces. “I would suggest investing in some tassel jewelry pieces, a handbag, and maybe a cute fringy summer top. Boho-chic is synonymous with statement making accessories.”

One of the biggest keys to pulling together this look is to have the right accessories. Bangle bracelets, floppy hats, mix and match necklaces, headbands, and belts are great accessories for this look.

Also, think about pieces transitioning into your fall wardrobe. This is one of those fashion trends that will flow through summer straight into fall so make sure your fringe and Boho pieces last through the seasons. Focus on purchasing key items in versatile colors or prints that will also tie into your fall wardrobe.

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“After a stroll along the walking trails, we were sold.”

– David & Donna Jones, Grand Junction, Colorado Why are people from places as diverse as Colorado, California, Utah, Illinois and Overland Park, moving to Greenwood, Missouri? Developer Jim Riffe knows. “People are coming to get in on the ground floor of a housing boom south of Lee’s Summit”, he says.

Jim witnessed similar growth firsthand, building and developing upper-bracket custom homes in Overland Park for more than 15 years – and watching the shopping centers, schools, churches and businesses follow.

Now, his instincts and experience tell him that kind of growth is imminent along Highway 150.

“We like to stay ahead of the growth curve. That way, everyone’s investment is protected.” – Jim Riffe Situated just minutes south of Lee’s Summit – and within its award-winning school district, the area integrates rolling hills, streams and wooded areas with a laid-back, small-town atmosphere. And, given Lee’s Summit’s population boom (an increase of more than 30 percent since 2000), expansion is a foregone conclusion. So, when 500 wooded acres became available across from the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, Jim seized the opportunity.

But the appeal of his new development, goes beyond a good investment. When you arrive at Woodland Trails, the impressive timber entryway is reminiscent of one you might find in the mountains of Colorado. The beautiful, custom-built homes are nestled

among woods and rolling hills, connected by miles of walking trails, serene ponds and abundant green space. There’s a country charm at Woodland Trails, which is difficult to find in such close proximity to everything you need.

Residents will soon be able to enjoy a resort-style pool with its pavilion, hot tub and water slide. Or they can organize a game of softball at the nearby athletic field. And, kids will love the upscale, interactive playground, designed to encourage movement, social development and just plain fun.

It’s the kind of community that matches Jim’s vision perfectly.

“A home is so much more than just four walls. It’s where families are raised, memories are made and life is celebrated.”

And considering the early response to Woodland Trails, home owners everywhere are buying into his vision.

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The lovely kitchen serves as the heart of the home; it’s a bright, open space with a cozy sitting room and a built-in breakfast nook. Megan hand selected every knob, fixture and detail.

The appliances are all from Craig’s List, including a brand new wine refrigerator. Saving on things like that allowed them to do the extras throughout the house, like the extra large custom-designed island and a table created specifically for the kitchen eating area. Subtle details are creatively repeated throughout the home, like the pattern found on the tile backsplash.

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Their design approach was guided by a desire to create a home that felt like them. Nowhere in the house feels more so than the luxuriously appointed dining area, the first room viewed upon entry. The happy aqua pieces greet guests with a hint that this is not a family that takes itself too seriously, and who enjoys life and each other. That color is tastefully woven throughout the home’s carefully curated decor.

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The owners were not intending to do a full remodel, but they fell in love with the neighborhood immediately. The residence had good bones, the price was right and the location was good.

After replacing the windows and flooring, the first level living area now offers their family a light-filled and cozy space to enjoy each other and have fun. One wall is decorated with rows of the kids’ framed artwork, giving the room a true family feel.

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The huge master suite manifests their vision of ending the day snuggling up for bedtime stories or watching movies, so they created a sitting area with a large screen TV. The floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the outside in and provide a beautiful woodland view, one of the attractive features of the neighborhood. The master bath features modern, clean lines and updated flooring and fixtures.

“We want to raise our kids in our dream house,” says Megan. “We got to do it by renovating it. We did all the demo ourselves and it was a labor of love.” They are thankful to their Realtor, Susie Zammar of The Gale Team, a close family friend who knows the area well and helped the Culbertsons find their perfect home.

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t’s a lost skill, taking a piece of wood and shaping it with one’s hands. The time and talent involved lead to absolute works of art, but it’s a challenge few take on. Yet in Lee’s Summit such craftsmanship flourishes, thanks to the Lee’s Summit Woodworkers’ Guild. The organization first met 23 years ago, and many of the original members still attend monthly meetings to learn from and encourage one another’s craft.

With a membership of 145 wood artists, the group gathers the second Tuesday of every month at the Summit Christian Academy. Every month, about two-thirds of the members meet to share ideas, techniques and stories about cabinetry, lathe turning, tools, carving, and many other topics pertaining to wood arts.

“The Guild’s mission is to ‘promote the exchange of woodworking information and to further the craft,’” explains Jay Helland, a Guild member for 11 years, former president and current member of the organization’s Board of Directors.

“We’re lucky to have so many talented woodworkers willing to share their knowledge and skills, much of which has been acquired over a lifetime of working wood. The Guild has something to offer both the novice and master craftsman. A large portion of our monthly meetings is dedicated to ‘Showand-Tell,’ where anyone can bring in a project and explain how it was made and what they’ve learned.”

It’s an incredible opportunity for both professionals and novices alike to educate and support one another. Michael Straughn has wanted to be a woodworker most of his life but hadn’t had the opportunity until recently. Now, a Guild member of six years, he’s learning to use the lathe. Last year, he made 50 spinning-top ornaments for his family. Two years ago, it was 50 acorn Christmas ornaments.

“This has become somewhat of a family tradition, not only for me, but for many of the club members,” he says. “These gifts become instant family heirlooms.”

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Roy Wall became a member around 2005, attending the monthly meetings sporadically for a couple years as his work schedule allowed, but now serves as Guild President.

“Our Guild is such a great storehouse for learning about woodworking!” he says. “We have great diversity in woodworking with our membership. Box making and segmented turning are perhaps our most popular projects. But we also have scroll saw projects, beautiful Luthier work, furniture of all kinds, pen makers, toolmakers…you just never know what talents will show up every month. It really doesn’t matter what skill level a person has, it’s the willingness to create and improve that unites us together. When you leave a meeting you’ve learned something, and it’s motivation for taking that information and doing something with it. And through it all we help each other.”

While the Guild’s annual membership dues are very reasonable ($20), free membership is offered to high school and college students in an effort to get young people involved in the craft. And the organization has an annual charity: “Tools for Teens.”

“We support the Lee’s Summit School District’s industrial technology programs so teachers can enhance their programs through the purchase of a needed tool or instructional aid that the normal school budgets can’t afford,” says Helland.

Good works aside, Wall says that the friendships formed within the Guild act as the “glue” that holds the organization together.

“We’re a thankful and considerate group; gracious in what we have, what we learn, and in the fellowship we all share. I’m very proud of our Guild and the wonderful membership. Beyond the skillfulness, precision, and creativity we maintain as a group, we are kindhearted and good friends—which is the most important aspect of all.”

The Guild members encourage anyone with interest in woodworking to check out the organization’s website—LSWoodGuild.com— and attend a meeting on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Summit Christian Elementary (1500 SW Jefferson Street).

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Come On and Join the Scrum K.C. Blues Rugby Squad Stokes Interest in Sport that isn’t for the Faint of Heart ARTICLE CHRIS CLARK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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hey've heard it all. The jokes about how the only way to catch a rugby game is by watching a late-night match on a down-the-dial cable channel. Then there's the one that says the best way to give blood is to find a local rugby club and join the scrum. Or, the head shaking of naysayers who look at the non-stop running and bone-crunching hits and think, "Not on your life."

But the wincing reactions of those who don't quite get the allure of non-stop running, tackling and the occasional broken nose or teeth haven’t stopped growing legions of rugby players in the Kansas City area and across the U.S. Kansas City has its own club, the Kansas City Blues, which practices and plays at the Sporting Kansas City Training Facility at Swope Soccer Village. The connection with the Major League Soccer franchise is drawing new fans to the sport.

“The affiliation with Sporting (Kansas City) has been a huge growth driver for us,” says Peter Kowalski, a technology company regional sales director from Roeland Park, who played 12 years for the Blues and now sits on the club's executive board and helps coach young players in high school. “The professional-level facilities have enabled us to create a high performance environment that attracts and retains athletes and coaches that aspire to be the best. It’s helped strengthen the Club’s winning culture in a new generation of athletes, and has given us the opportunity to grow our ‘brand’ as a viable sport and entertainment option for both or former players and ‘old boy’ alumni, as well as fans that are new to the sport or to the Blues.”

A quick primer: Traditional rugby finds two teams -- 15 players on each side, all without padding -- contesting an oval ball that’s carried, kicked or passed sideways or back-

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wards hand-to-hand. Points are scored when the ball is placed (“grounded”) behind the opponents’ goal line. It can also be kicked over the crossbar of the opponents’ goal.

Those masses of snarling humanity known as “scrums” develop after an infraction and see opposing players packed tightly against each other in an effort to get possession of the ball. Once a player has possession, he or she basically becomes a tackle target in a way that makes football look like a Sunday picnic.

“The contact areas are more controlled than in football, though, because the lack of padding forces most players to use proper tackling technique,” Kowalski says. “The result is a tackle or a ‘ruck’ more resembling a fast wrestling takedown than a big football hit.

"Rugby is a very physical sport, there’s no way around that. In addition to the contact, the fitness levels required to play the game well make rugby a very tough sport."

Tough, for sure. Yet it’s becoming one of America’s fastest-growing sports. Rugby is being introduced to players and fans at a much earlier age. Twenty years ago, Kowalski says, there were very few states with high school programs in the U.S., and even fewer opportunities for children to play the sport. Most players started in college or with a club -- men’s and women’s -- after college.

Today, there are youth programs in many states, statebased high school leagues crowning state champions in most states and a rapidly expanding list of collegiate programs offering rugby scholarships. Adult men’s and women’s teams play at varying levels throughout the country.

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"Rugby is a very physical sport, there’s no way around that."

Rugby Sevens -- a variation in which teams of seven players compete in shorter matches -- will be part of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

“It’s truly a global game that provides opportunities for players and fans to see the world through an abundance of opportunities to play or watch the sport overseas – and to connect with people from all of the diverse nations and cultures who share a passion for rugby.”

The Blues are averaging close to 200 paying spectators at home matches at Swope. A 2104 match against an Australian team drew more than 1,200 fans.

Current and former Blues players work to stoke interest in rugby in and around Kansas City. Former Blues players Eric Masterson and Tim Kluempers started Heartland Youth Rugby, which saw more than 160 kids participating in flag rugby league this spring.

Current and former Blues players are on rugby coaching staffs at six Kansas City-area high school rugby programs, and the team

runs a rugby academy during the summer for high school and college boys and girls.

Team members are also active in the community, raising money for health causes and for a Christmas-gift program for underprivileged families.

“It’s helped us be more than just a rugby team that trains together and plays together,” Kowalski says. “The Blues are committed to growing the game of rugby, but we’re also committed to using our network of caring and committed players and members to try and make Kansas City a better place to live.”

Still, is it for everybody? Maybe. Maybe not. But Kowalski makes a great case: Rugby builds character, he says, since it demands a commitment to fitness and mental toughness. It rewards hard work and places a premium on a team-first ideal.

“With 15 players on the field on each team, it’s difficult for one ‘star’ to dominate a game. The winner is usually the team that develops a good game plan and works well together in executing it.”

For more information, visit KCBlues.org and Facebook.com/KCBluesRugby.

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f you’re like me, years from now you’ll still be calling Highway 71 just that, but the fact is Kansas City has a new interstate. Highway 71 south out of KC is now officially Interstate 49. Although a few miles in southern Arkansas have not yet upgraded to interstate status, this new I-49 takes you just about all of the way to the Gulf Coast with numerous treasures to explore all along the way.

First stop – if you haven’t been there yet – is Bentonville, Arkansas, and the unprecedented Crystal Bridges Art Museum. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the same architect who designed Kansas City’s Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, the building is as masterful as the works of art exhibited inside. Or, if you’ve done Crystal Bridges, and you’re traveling with children, visit the brand new Amazeum Children’s Museum, opening in July.

Next stop – Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the Barbershop Museum where both Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde fame and Elvis Presley got their hair cut. This is where Elvis was inducted into the Army and they shaved off those beautiful sideburns and much of his luscious locks. Please – no swooning. Next up, spend the night at Queen Wilhelmena State Park near Mena, one of the jewels in Arkansas’ fabulous state park system. The lodge reopened in April after being closed for two years for a major renovation, so you’ll be one of the first guests to experience what has been called “The Castle in the Sky.” As you drive through this part of Arkansas, you’re traveling on the Talimena Scenic Byway, so drive

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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Buch Buchanan played for Grambling State University in Grambling Louisiana and is recognized at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

Photo by Bruce N. Meyer

The cast of Steel Magnolias shot in and inspired by the women of Natchitoches, Louisiana.

The colorful walkways of Natchitoches Louisiana.

Photo by Bruce N. Meyer

A platter of crawfish, always served with boiled potatoes and corn on the cob. Photo

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame opened in 2014 in Natchitoches. Photo by Bruce N. Meyer

The KaffieFrederick General Store is the oldest in Louisiana and just a fun place to browse and buy things you really don't need. Photo

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slowly and soak up the peace of the Ouchita National Forest of western Arkansas. Take time to pull over on some of those scenic overlooks and breathe deeply.

Next stop – Crossing into Louisiana, you come upon Shreveport with a burgeoning little arts district anchored by the Agora Borealis, which represents more than 100 local artists. But if your Elvis haircut stop in Fort Smith left you all shook up, two destinations in Shreveport will continue the thrill. First is Southern Maid Donuts. Not only did Elvis frequent this shop, but he also recorded the only commercial he ever made, singing about the goodness of these donuts. Elvis came to Shreveport 19 times in his career, singing at the Louisiana Hayride, a radio show broadcast live from the Municipal Auditorium. That’s where all of the stars of the era got their beginning – Johnny Cash and June Carter, Kitty Wells, Hank Williams. This is the building where, when they were trying to disperse a screaming crowd of teenage girls, the announcer said “Elvis has left the building.” The auditorium has perfect acoustics and still hosts big name artists, including Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton. Public tours are available.

Next stop – Scoot on down I-49 to the adorable community of Natchitoches. Pronounced “Nack-a-tish,” the community of 18,000 and some of its residents were the inspiration for the play and the eventual filming location for Steel Magnolias. What most movie fans don’t realize is that Steel Magnolias is a true story about the family of playwright Robert Harling, a native of Natchitoches. In a little pocket park at the intersection of Pine and Cypress streets, you’ll find a memorial to Susan Harling Robinson, played by Julia Roberts as Shelby, whose life and death were the inspiration for the movie. A self-guided walking tour includes 17 of Steel Magnolia’s filming sites. You’ll see the church where Shelby got married, the medical center where she eventually died, and the cemetery where Olympia Dukakis suggested Sally Field get over her grief by punching Shirley McClaine.

The cemetery is considered the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase. Indeed, at more than 300 years old, Natchitoches is the oldest city in Louisiana. The downtown historic district is 33 square blocks and filled with remarkable architecture, homes and boutique businesses. The city has more than 35 B&Bs, earning it the title of B&B Capital of Louisiana. The state’s oldest general store and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame are also located here.

The first weekend in June is a Steel Magnolias weekend, which features tours of the Steel Magnolia house, mimosas, garden tours and beauty parlor services, along with a screening of the movie.

Pack your big brimmed hat, a can of hair spray and make it a getaway with the steel magnolias in your life.

Final stop – Lafayette is where you’ll really get your Cajun on.

Home of the world famous Tabasco plant, Lafayette is the beginning of the Boudin Trail, an interesting little sausage that is a regional favorite. Sample boudin at Randol’s Cajun Jams along with a big platter of crawfish and then hit the dance floor. There’s always a band and a party at Randol’s and all of Lafayette.

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woodworker and a pastor are creating tables in their “spare” time. These are not just any tables, and not just for practical purposes.

Shane Ash and Jeremy Dahn are storytellers. Rather than using words, their tools are wood, metal and fire. The combination of these two men’s talents and hearts manifests meaningful, excellently crafted furniture—primarily tables—with a story to them. Stories that are inspired by the lives of those who commission them, and that also unfold in the process of crafting them.

These tables are more than just a place to eat or pile stuff on.

Shane is the pastor of New Beginnings church and Jeremy is a professional woodworker. The friends began working together to build tables in Shane’s garage out of necessity when Post Coffee was under construction; they needed tables and wanted to save money.

“Lots of people can distress a table,” Shane explains. “It’s another thing to age a table, to create an old feel like a piece of barn wood that’s been around 50 or 60 years.”

The pair doesn’t just build tables; they engage in a long journey to hand-craft each detail using techniques like lighting the table on fire, welding metal, hours of hand rubbing and polishing.

TABLES THAT TELL STORIES

Meet Four of the Pieces Created by Ash Tables Co. Shane and Jeremy don't just want to be guys who make tables and furniture. They are crafting pieces with a story, with lasting meaning. One of their goals is to name a table, define it. Let us introduce you to a few. Visit AshTablesCo.com for more details.

"SUSTAINED"

This table created for Lake Winnebago residents Sarah and Ryan Levebvre serves as a physical narrative of their family, who faithfully makes space for others. "They are hospitable, generous, compassionate and offer themselves as listeners. They are sustaining and life-giving people."

"FAITHFUL"

Shane fell in love with the process. He loved using his hands for more than typing and holding books. It awakened his need to create and provided an outlet for it. He also felt reconnected to his childhood farm roots, and his father.

“My dad is a welder. I always looked at my dad and thought, ‘I’d like to be like that,’” he says.

He realized he had never asked his dad to teach him, and so for the Post tables project, he did.

“I spent hours and hours beside my dad watching him and him watching me. I walked away from that realizing I could do it, too.”

After that project was completed, Shane started thinking about how he could do it as part of his life. And, he wanted to do something with his son, Sam. “I was trying to discover a way to engage my own son inside my life that is seen as a way of provision, to help him see himself in our provision for our family.” So Sam has helped Ash Tables Co. fill requests for their custom-made treasures.

Shane also values the relationship building with Jeremy as they work side by side. Jeremy teaches Shane the tools of the woodworking trade, and they share their own life stories while they build.

Shane’s work as a pastor entails a lot of intangible elements, and making tables leads to a satisfying, tangible finished product.

“As you build, every detail has story of perfection,” he says. “When you look over your work, you notice and realize, ‘that grind looks perfect,’ or ‘that’s good enough,’ or ‘I wish this could be better.’”

Before they begin a table, the men listen to a family’s story and incorporate elements into the materials and the creation process. They work through the production process itself and a story emerges as well. Those stories define the work, and inspire the table name.

Shane describes what he sees in the materials: hardened iron table legs can represent an unchanging foundation a family rests their life on, but that has been full of fire and heat and pain. With a little polishing and hand work, rubbing out the burns, and really doing the work, not running away from the pain, can result in beauty.

Shane Ash “Each detail of each table--like life—has lots of different hurts and pain and beautiful moments all put together. I’m OK with our tables being perfectly imperfect because that’s part of the story. Just like the stories of our lives.”

Why tables? A deep philosophy lies in the answer.

“A table is the center of the world. It is where all good things happen. Every good story I’ve heard in my life has been at a table. Every good story I’ve ever told has been at a table. All life transitions happen at a table. Children are shaped there. Family history is told there.”

Created for Post Coffee. "Like a faithful friend, these tables are often found holding a cup of coffee and quietly listening to meaningful conversations. Constructed of mixed-sizes of angle iron and re-purposed pallet wood, the message is clear: life isn’t perfect but the beauty of life is found in our faithful presence for the other."

"FORMED"

"Life has a way of forming us. Our journeys take us through trial and error, heartache and joy, beauty and brokenness. We are the sculptures of our stories. This table and bench set was requested by a family who IS a beautiful story. Although life hasn’t poured out with ease, this family has given themselves to serving others. Every week multiple meals leave this home prepared for those who are hungry."

"REST"

Seat commissioned by a local church. "The hand-shaped walnut top has a naturally worn feel. It subtly speaks of experience and aged wisdom. The threaded tensioners which hold the seat together also serve as a comfortable place to rest your foot.

This sitting place tells the story of how a moment of stillness brings purpose within the tensions of life."

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Home Matters

For Sale or Staying Put? IT’S EASY TO IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL ARTICLE LISA COOKE HARRISON

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hether you are getting ready to put your home on the market or planning to stay where you are for another 10 years, when was the last time you stood across the street from your home and gave the front of your house an honest critique? So often we drive into our garage and don’t give the front of our house more than a second glance. It’s easy for it to start looking a little tired if we don’t give the area some attention. Consider spending an afternoon making a few improvements.

ASSESS THE FRONT DOOR

-How long has it been since your front door had a fresh coat of paint? Whether you decide to give it a fresh new color or apply a new coat of the color you’ve had for 10 years, you’ll notice an immediate improvement. The sun fades dark colors quickly so that once-black door might be looking rather flat and grey after just a few years.

-A new wreath or floral arrangement hung with wide ribbon is a great way to accent a front door.

-Consider new hardware, a fresh welcome mat or an updated lighting fixture to update your entry.

-While you are improving this area, look at your house numbers. Can they be easily seen from the street or have bushes grown to obscure them?

DITCH THE LOOK OF A USED CAR LOT

Are there cars parked in your driveway or on the street in front of your house more often than not? Maybe it’s time to deep clean the garage and make room for a car or two. Nothing sends the message 50

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that you don’t care about the look of your home like a driveway and curb constantly filled with cars that could be in the garage.

If your house is going on the market and your street is lined with cars owned by neighbors, consider asking them to park in their driveways for a month or two to improve the overall look of the street.

WHERE'S THE GREEN?

You may not be a gifted gardener but that doesn’t mean your house need send that message. Think about adding a few containers with seasonal plantings. Be sure to vary the height of the plantings in the pots.

If there are bushes along the front of your house, is it time for a trim? Bushes that have been allowed to grow more than 5-7 feet tall are probably higher than was intended when they were planted. Are your bushes more than 20 years old? It might be time to remove them and start over. And are your overgrown bushes making it difficult for people to walk on the sidewalk leading to your front door? If so, it’s definitely time for a trim.

ADD A FESTIVE FOCAL POINT

Consider a fountain, cement sculpture or a piece of outdoor art to add a touch of whimsy to the front of your home. A birdbath, flag pole or wind sculpture can be just what your street view needs. Or maybe a row of decorative landscape lights will do the trick. Not only will they add a touch of style but they’ll accent your walkway or garden at night.

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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.

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Parent’s Corner MODEL APPROPRIATE SOCIAL INTERACTION. Your kids watch

Tips for Social Media Training Your Child ARTICLE CHRISTA MELNYK HINES

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oday’s kids practically cut their teeth on electronic devices.

Naturally, that doesn’t mean they always know how to conduct themselves responsibly online. From the time they start interacting with technology, begin social media training your child.

Not only will you inspire them to build a positive digital footprint, you’ll help keep them safe. Here is how.

MANNERS 101. You may not think of one influencing the other, but social media training begins with the basic manners you teach from the time your child is a toddler. Manners emphasize the importance of treating others respectfully and thoughtfully.

CREATE A DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP CONTRACT. Online behavior is an extension of our real life. Remind your kids to treat others online in the same courteous way they treat people in person. By creating a family digital citizenship contract, you can open the discussion about appropriate online conduct and clarify your family’s values, rules and consequences. Even if your child won’t be interacting with others just yet, contracts offer a good way to begin establishing expectations and basic rules around electronics.

ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES. Too much online use can contribute to feelings of depression and anxiety and can affect a child’s quality of sleep. Create “sacred spaces” or tech-free zones like during meal time to encourage family conversation. Integrate unplugged time to allow for unstructured creativity, reading and play. Have your children turn in their phones or other devices at bedtime to ensure adequate rest.

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and learn from you. Show your kids how you interact in social media, including examples of your posts and photos. Grow conscious of when and where you use your smartphone. Put your phone aside while driving, when your child is talking to you and when interacting with others. Make eye contact and show courtesy toward others to help your kids learn that the person standing in front of them is the greater priority at the moment.

STAY SAFE. Most major social media sites require that members are 13 and older in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA).

Many of these social networks can expose kids to mature content and sketchy individuals. To familiarize a younger child with social media, check out sites like YourSphere.com, which require parental permission, is COPPA compliant, and helps kids learn the ins and outs of online interaction in a safe environment.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TEACHABLE MOMENTS. Use the news, popular television shows and trips to the mall as opportunities to discuss appropriate online and offline social behavior. Talk about risks like predatory behavior, cyberbullying and social media gossip and how to best manage these issues. Ask your child questions: What would you do if someone made you feel uncomfortable, asked personal questions or bullied you online?

MONITOR AND DISCUSS. Go through your child’s electronic devices,

review texts, photos and profiles. Make sure all of your child’s friends are people she actually knows in real life. Is she interested in downloading a particular app? Review it with her and discuss any concerns.

CommonSenseMedia.org is a helpful resource for making an informed decision about apps, sites and games.

STRIKE A HEALTHY BALANCE. Extracurricular activities help balance out your child’s offline and online interactions, while reinforcing their presentation and leadership skills.

Through a slow and steady approach, you can empower your child with the skills to manage social media with confidence and poise.

Christa Melnyk Hines is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World. To learn more, visit ChristaMelnykHines.com.

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Star Students

Greenberger

Snyder

When “Wall Ball” Leads to College THREE LEE’S SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE PLAYERS EARN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE SAME SCHOOL ARTICLE JASON LAHEY | PHOTOGRAPHY AMY CHINNERY-VALMASSEI AND PROVIDED

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oing to college on athletic scholarship may seem like a lofty goal to some, but for three Lee’s Summit lacrosse players, this dream has become reality. Justice Greenberger, Chris Snyder and Darien Orellana have done what only a small percentage of athletes ever do. All three earned scholarships to attend Missouri Baptist University and the path that brought them this far is a tribute to the rewards of discipline, coaching and inspiring amounts of parental support.

Getting on the lacrosse field was only the first step in a chain of events that would eventually land the boys at MBU. Christie Orellana probably had no idea just how far it would go when she encouraged (or “forced” according to Darien) her son to play lacrosse for Lee’s Summit. Justice Greenberger, who was playing football at the time, made a deal with a friend that he would try lacrosse if his friend would try football. His friend never showed, but it was too late for Justice, the laOrellana crosse field hooked him. Chris Snyder

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walked into the sport as a 13 year old who didn’t know what he was getting into, but after attending one practice, he “couldn’t drop his stick” for weeks. A new passion had been born.

For all three boys, this passion quickly became an exercise in hard work and discipline. Traveling to places like Illinois quickly taught them that they had some catching up to do.

According to Snyder, “Illinois teams are really hard. Lacrosse is a thing there, ya know! They grow up with a stick in their hands. It’s a regular sport to them... not to us.” So they got to work. Each boy committed to two to three hours of practice per day, shooting drills, hours, watching hours of YouTube videos, and non-stop “wall ball.”

When asked what wall ball was, the reply from Greenberger was simple.

“It’s just that. You walk around and bounce the ball off a wall...any wall you can find...anywhere...endlessly.”

With every extra hour of hard work and discipline, the path to MBU was CONTINUED >

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taking shape, but according to the boys, what made it all come together was an incredible amount of support.

“Tanner Briggs!” the boys unanimously stated with an almost reverent sense of awe when asked if any particular coach had shaped them. According to Greenberger, Briggs was a coach that started leading them during their sophomore year when “the team was in bad shape.”

Snyder chimed in, “Coach Briggs would put everything he had into every practice. He took lots of time away from his own family to organize trips and tournaments for us. He was a fun guy that would get in there and show us up on the field.”

According to the boys, Briggs turned the team around and made it a family. He put together recruitment packets and individual films to highlight their abilities. Briggs was clearly a committed mentor, but even he would probably agree it

couldn’t have been done without the most important support of all...the boy’s families.

When asked what role’s their parents played, the MBU bound students didn’t even have to consider their responses. Almost talking over one another, they spouted a litany of supportive parental credentials.

Orellana said his parents were absolutely his biggest fans. Greenberger remarked that his parents didn’t know what lacrosse was at first, but fully supported him in it anyway. Snyder gratefully reflected that his parents came to every game and traveled when they could. The boys were in near disbelief as they took a moment to consider the time and money their parents had invested. It was quite clear they were grateful, felt supported and it seems the investment has paid off.

Now destined for MBU, Justice Greenberger, Chris Snyder and Darien Orellana serve as reminders of what can come with the correct mix of passion, work and support.

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During her career at SCA Madison Sallas was an outstanding soccer athlete. As a soccer player she was a four-year varsity starter, four-year team captain, four-year all conference, fouryear all district 1st team, four-year all-region team, was part of the district championship team two times, was 2nd team all state for two years and was 1st team all state with a chance to be all state again this year.

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Giving Back

Meet Founder and Coach Bill Birmingham KC BLUE DEVILS YOUTH SPORT ASSOCIATION IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE ARTICLE TRACY SULLIVAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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y day, Lee’s Summit resident Bill Birmingham works as a Service Delivery Manager for IBM. However, four times per week plus one day on the weekend, he relishes his role as the founder and coach of the Kansas City Blue Devils Youth Sport Association. The organization touches the lives of 100-150 local urban youth per year, giving them an opportunity to enjoy athletics while teaching them a sense of organization, leadership skills and personal responsibility.

Birmingham had been coaching semi pro football for many years, working with adults who came out of college and wanted to play. However, he came to realize that he wanted to use his energy and knowledge of sports to help inner city kids who were in need of mentoring and guidance, while also providing them with a positive role model. He developed programs geared towards children from ages 5 thru 14. Birmingham has been coaching 8th grade football since 2004, which led to the creation KC Blue Devils football team. He started coaching track in 2010 so there would be a sport in which girls could also participate year round, to be productive with their time. The girls’ program is called the Pure Talent Elite team.

Members for both teams are found either by word of mouth, distributing flyers around KC and Raytown, going directly to the parents, or if a school principal approves, handing out flyers at schools.

The KC Blue Devils football team plays against other area club level teams in the Central Midwest Conference. There is even a flag football team for the 5-6 year olds. The track team completes in AAU National Youth Sports which is part of the USA Track & Field Association (USATF), and those teams are also divided by age groups.

Both organizations compete at national events.

Birmingham works alongside several volunteer coaches and administrators. He says in youth sports you have to be in it for the right reasons. Volunteers must have the desire to help the kids, but also realize they will face many challenges. His colleagues provide not only their time, but financial assistance as well. The organization pays out of pocket to supply the athletes with equipment, jerseys and snacks, as well as covering the costs for competition fees and providing rides when needed. The organization’s yearly budget is approximately $10,000, and they are hoping to have non-profit status soon.

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Giving the students structure and a place to participate is important in order to keep them from getting in trouble. This is especially important during the summer months when they have plenty of free time but no place meaningful to go. Birmingham says one of his most significant memories is picking up a child for a game which lasted throughout the day, and finding out that while they were away there was a drive-by shooting nearby. Had the child been home, he may have been an innocent bystander who was injured or killed. He also feels gratified when former students of the program contact him years later to tell him of their successes in college and in life, and credit those successes to the strong support network they received from Birmingham’s programs.

In addition to helping the kids in Kansas City, Birmingham is also part of an active family. He and his wife, Tamika, have lived in Lee’s Summit since 2005 and have four children. He says the family all thoroughly enjoy outside play. Oldest daughter Shelby (12) is a cross country runner who was nationally ranked in the 400m event. Daughters Kennedy (9) and Jaimy (7) are both medal winners in track, and their son Jackson (5) also enjoys running. They love bike riding, walking in all of the local parks, and playing freeze tag in their backyard.

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Field Trip

Kansas City Automotive Museum 15095 West 116th Street Olathe, KS 913.322.4227 KansasCityAutoMuseum.com

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ucked away at the corner of Strang Line Road and 116th Street, the Kansas City Automotive Museum now fills the unassuming space of a former business office. And fill it they do! The museum has worked to pack every inch it can spare with cars spanning from the turn of the century to the newest and fastest performance cars.

Started as a grassroots movement funded solely by donations, this non-profit museum now has grand visions for their future.

“Kansas City is the largest metropolitan area without a public auto museum,” says Luke Spence, the museum’s collections coordinator.

As funding allows they hope to move the museum and are considering the downtown area or the area around the Kansas Speedway, so they might eventually have a 60,000-square-foot facility complete with a restoration garage.

The main display of automobiles represents the entirety of the 20th century and is rotated every six to eight months. In their “Drive-In” garage space, the museum rotates with greater frequency, a smaller collection of cars, including pace cars from the Indy 500, a collection of the famous short-lived Hudson Hornets, light military ground vehicles, and as of this summer, a collection of hot rods, including the famous California Kid. In addition to these displays of automobiles that are rotated based on the schedules of the donors, the museum also has several

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racing simulators complete with flat-screens, steering wheels and bucket seats. They host occasional car meets for collectors in their parking lot allowing more folks to come and take a look.

The museum’s goals are to give the public a greater appreciation for automobiles, and the presence they have had in Kansas City. The Metro is currently home to several automobile assembly plants and factories, including the General Motors Fairfax assembly plant, the Ford Kansas City assembly plant, and the Harley-Davidson vehicle and powertrain operations facility.

The museum also features a display on Masten Gregory, the ‘Kansas City Flash.’ He was one of three members of the North American Racing Team that won the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most famous endurance car race that involves driving a single race car around an eight mile track for twenty four hours.

The museum also hosts car club meetings and special events at different locations around the Metro. The rotating “Drive-In” garage display will include legends of hot rodding in June, the Mo-Kan Volkswagen Club in July and a display of “In progress” vehicles in August.

The museum offers guided tours especially created for young scouts who wish to earn car and traffic related badges and rank advancements.

The non-profit welcomes volunteers and tour guides. Visit their website for details.

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The Porsche 918 Spyder is a hybrid supercar capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and hitting 214 mph on a track.

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o Porsche enthusiasts, seeing a 918 Spyder is like catching a glimpse of the Holy Grail or the Hope Diamond because only 918 of them will be built, worldwide.

The limited-production Spyder, with a base price of $845,000, is the sort of automotive haute couture created by Porsche once every 10 or 12 years. Contemporaries include the 950-horsepower hybrid LaFerrari, priced at $1,350,000; McLaren P1 at $1,150,000; and the Bugatti Veyron at $1,914,000. All are capable of pavement-wrinkling acceleration and have top track speeds of at least 200 mph.

The Spyder showcases the kind of technology that it takes to create a genuine super car these days. It is a four-wheel-drive, plug-in hybrid. A 608-horsepower V-8 and an electric motor power the rear wheels and a single electric motor powers the fronts. The car shown

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here was equipped with the Weissach package that includes carbon fiber trim and lighter wheels. Its starting price is $929,000. The last mega-Porsche was the 605-horsepower, V-10 Carrera GT from 2004-2007. It was $440,000.

For manufacturers, cars such as the Spyder are mostly demonstrations of their capabilities. Porsche materials say the Spyder “embodies the essence of the Porsche idea: it combines motor racing technology with everyday utility, maximum performance and minimum consumption.” It is built in very limited numbers, has an astronomical price and is bought by the wealthiest of buyers.

Let’s look closely at what makes the Spyder tick.

It has a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) structure with, says Porsche, “aluminum crash elements at the front and rear to absorb and reduce the energy of a collision.”

The exhaust exits out of the engine cover to help cool the engine compartment.

The small cabin has deeply reclining seats.

Various vehicle functions and the audio system can be operated intuitively by the multi-touch black panel on the center console.

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Engine: 4.6-liter, 608-horsepower V-8 Electric motors: 156-horsepower, 129-horsepower Wheelbase: 107.5 inches Curb weight: 3,692 pounds Base price: $845,000 With Weissach package, $929,000 MPG rating: 20 in the city, 24 on the highway (gas only) 67 mpg equivalent combined

The 918’s hybrid drive system profits from experience Porsche learned by racing the 911 GT3 R hybrid and the 919 sports-racing prototype that competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last June. The 919 had a turbocharged V-4 engine and a 250-horsepower electric motor driving the front axle.

There are four driving modes. Solely on electric power, the 918 can cover up to 19 miles, accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 6.2 seconds and reach 93 mph. In hybrid mode, the two electric motors and the V-8 work together. In sport mode, the combustion engine operates continuously and the electric motors take on a support role. Race hybrid mode delivers maximum performance. Maximum acceleration to 60 mph is 2.5 seconds and top track speed is 214 mph.

Calculating the fuel economy rating for a hybrid is tricky. The EPA rates the 918’s fuel economy at 20 mpg in the city and 24 on the

highway using the gasoline engine. The hybrid rating is 67 miles per gallon equivalent.

The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery sits low behind the driver. It can be fully charged in seven hours from a 110-volt outlet or 2.5 hours with a 220- volt or 240-volt outlet.

The V-8 is designed with cylinder heads that breathe in through the outside ports and exhale through exhaust pipes that coming out the center V of the engine. That explains why the exhaust pipes are visible in the upper part of the rear engine cover. There is a tiny rear window. Routing the exhaust out the top makes the engine compartment cooler plus it looks amazing.

The transmission is a seven-speed, dual-clutch Porsche PDK unit.

Intriguing details: According to Car and Driver, the mesh engine cover is stamped from a solid sheet of stainless steel and then has 7,335 holes cut into it by a laser. The magazine also reports that the tire sidewalls are laser etched to create a texture like that of suede.

A front-axle lift system, a $10,500 option, increases ground clearance to keep the nose from scraping on speed bumps or inclines.

As Pete Stout wrote as editor of Panorama, the national magazine of the Porsche Club of America: “Is the 918 an overwrought marketing message or a supercar to lust after?” I have not driven one, but seeing it in person makes me think it is a supercar to lust after.

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June JUNE 4-5 & 11-14 SEUSSICAL ROGER T. SERMON COMMUNITY CENTER

The City Theatre of Independence presents Seussical, a musical production that promises to bring smiles and laughter to audiences of all ages. The show is based upon the characters from Dr. Seuss.

The Cat in the Hat helps tell the story of Horton who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos. 816.325.7367 CityTheatreOfIndependence.org

JUNE 5-6 SMOKIN' ON THE SUMMIT BBQ DOWNTOWN

Lee’s Summit’s 5th Annual KCBS (Kansas City Barbecue Society) sanctioned, Missouri State Championship BBQ competition will be held annually the first full weekend in June. The SMOKIN’ on the Summit BBQ competition will be held in conjunction with Downtown Days in beautiful downtown Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

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Downtown Days is a family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, a carnival, KCBS-sanctioned BBQ contest, delicious food and much more. LeesSummitDowntownDays.com

JUNE 12 NIGHT FLIGHT HARRIS PARK

For 34 years Night Flight has been a part of Lee's Summit. Originally part of the Cole Younger Days celebration, the race was hosted

by Lee’s Summit Medical Center for over 11 years. For the past 8 years, Lee’s Summit Medical Center has partnered with Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation to benefit the Legacy for Parks Foundation.

Night-of registrations will not be available.

Register at LSParks.net or Enter2run.com or call 816.969.1500.

JUNE 13 GARDEN TOUR LAKE LOTAWANA

View 8 beautiful gardens at this lakeside community. View by pontoon boat, leaving from the Marina Grog and Galley or tour by driving on the road around the lake. $15. Includes boat rides, vendors selling arts, crafts and jewelry. A free tea garden and music. Cindy Moorehead will sell locally grown plants to beautify YOUR garden.

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JUNE 13 DESIGN PREVIEW EVENT SUMMIT FAIR

Come out with your family and friends to experience the Summit Fair Design Preview. Throughout the day experience LIVE fashion shows, beauty makeovers, and home design & décor demonstrations lead by local fashion and design experts. This outdoor event perfect for the whole family will feature giveaways, food, fashion, design and more!

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Ready, Set, Go! Hop in and show off your racing skills. Go-Karts are part of the featured fun tonight. For only $15 you will get a chance to be the GO KART TRACK CHAMP! In addition we are going to throw in a $10 FUN CARD and a PERSONAL PIZZA. We will also bring in the DJ, ping pong tables, and other special attractions & giveaways for our safe teen night coordinated with and sponsored

by Lee’s Summit CARES at Paradise Park! Our middle school-aged teen guests can enjoy the organized fun on the second Friday of each month. Paradise-Park.com

Quality hotels and restaurants surround the center, which allows you to have a home base while attending the festival. The quilting style will range from traditional to modern, functional, artistic and conventional. Rita Briner will be on hand from Quilter's Station at booths' 507, 509 and 511 for inspirational tips. KCRQF.com

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JUNE 19 FOLK FEST CITY HALL PLAZA

This concert features various types of folk, world and bluegrass music performed by local metro bands. Clean up your lawn chairs, mark the dates on the calendar and invite your friends and enjoy hanging out in downtown Lee's Summit. The concert is free and food and drink vendors will be available.

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JUNE 27 TOUR DE LAKES LONGVIEW

Join your friends and neighbors for this 14th annual Tom Logan memorial ride around our lovely area lakes starting at 7 a.m. Chose from one of four great rides depending on your fitness level and interest. Five fully supported sags mean you’ll never be far from support teams. TourDeLakes.org

JUNE 27 BREAKFAST & BLOOMS FESTIVAL INDEPENDENCE

Your ticket includes breakfast, the garden tour and a tour of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate to be used the day of Breakfast & Blooms, or any day by October 31. Tickets for breakfast & the garden tour are just $25. Homemade baked goods will be available at the bake sale. The grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate look lovely and will start the garden tour. Featured gardens ~ several private, local gardens, including a large vegetable garden and gardens of local businesses. To purchase tickets, call Shireen at 816.461.3491 or stop by the Carriage House Boutique.

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You’re invited to a free fireworks extravaganza choreographed to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. Food vendors, local entertainers and inflatables will be on site at the Baseball, Soccer, Softball, and Football venues before the fireworks show. Bring the family and blankets for fun under the stars.

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JULY 3 BOOMS & BLOOMS POWELL GARDENS

The music begins with an afternoon concert at 4:30 p.m. on the lawn near the Fountain Garden. At 7:30 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Symphony takes the stage for a pops concert that includes patriotic favorites. Enjoy a sizzling fireworks display that really shines against the dark country sky! It begins at the conclusion of the symphony's performance or approximately 9:30 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, July 5)

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Edward Jones - Lee’s Summit (816) 525-0770 edwardjones.com Equity Financial Services Group (913) 587-4322 equityfsg.com RBC Wealth Management-Haynes & Woodward (913) 451-3572 rbcwmfa.com/hayneswoodwardinvestmentgroup

HEALTH & WELLNESS Awaken Whole Life Center (816) 612-8740 awakenwholelifecenter.com Better Bodies Pilates (913) 219-7779 betterbodiespilates.com Bodies Health and Fitness (816) 524-7733 Emergent Care Plus (855) 598-1481 emergentcareplus.com Jazzercise of Lees Summit (816) 551-0627 jazzercise.com Signature Massage (816) 525-7171 SignatureMassagekcmo.com

The Center For Rheumatic Disease (816) 531-0930 centerforrheumatic.com The Running Well Store (816) 741-8800 therunningwellstore.com Xtreme Gymnastics & Training (816) 347-8008 xgtkids.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Guthrie-Stoddard Inc. dba Budget Blinds of Lees Summit (816) 554-7779 budgetblinds.com/leessummit Seasonal Concepts (913) 642-4999 seasonalconceptsonline.com Sound Bytes KC (913) 525-8823 soundbyteskc.com

HOME SERVICES

Midwest Lifetime Roof Systems (913) 393-3008 lifetimeroofsystems.com Summit Flooring and Turf (816) 886-2747 summitflooringandturf.com

INSURANCE

State Farm Michael Chapman (816) 525-6868 trustchapman.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic (913) 381-5225 kcbj.com Midwest Gastroenterology (816) 836-2200 midwestgastro.com

Saint Luke’s Health Systems (913) 317-7139 golifekc.org University of Kansas Hospital (913) 588-1227 kucancercenter.org

OTHER

Jim’s Tow Service (816) 524-8299 jimsbigtow.com Winco Fireworks International (816) 697-6633 pyrocity.com

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

Keller Williams Platinum Partners LC (816) 875-1711 frankpaszkiewicz.yourkwagent.com Renee Amey Team - RE MAX Elite (816) 213-3421 reneeamey.com The Rob Ellerman Team Reece & Nichols Realtors (816) 304-4434 therobellermanteam.com Toni Tygart Real Estate Group (816) 795-2500 tonitygart.com Woodland Trails (816) 246-0464 woodland-trails.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE County Beverage Company (816) 525-4550 beeresponsible.com

Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant (816) 554-1008 eatathabaneros.com Henry’s Antiques, Collectibles & Tea Room (816) 524-3992 henrystearoom.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Home Instead Senior Care - Lee’s Summit (816) 554-6166 homeinstead.com Summit View Terrace (816) 763-6667 americareusa.net

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Andrea K. Grist Floral Designs (816) 582-3860 andreakgristfloral.com June 2015 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

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Parting Thoughts

Mike Brady: The King of Groovy Dads WORDS JIM COSGROVE

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everal years ago, our daughters became hooked on episodes of The Brady Bunch.

They were fascinated by the characters and their 70s outfits and the fact that the family had a rotary dial telephone with a cord hanging on the wall of their kitchen. They especially loved the theme song, which they sang often and loudly.

We knew that their new passion was serious when our girls started to include the Brady kids in their bedtime prayers and our older daughter dressed like Cindy for Halloween. They both still think that Carol and Mike are the grooviest parents ever.

And the Bradys were indisputably groovy, what with Carol wearing her mod skirts and high heels around the house, and Mike in his paisley shirts and plaid sport coats. But beyond their flare for fashion, they were quick-witted, even-tempered, and always prepared to deliver a wise monologue embedded with a monumental life lesson.

They were nothing like real parents.

As a father, I knew I wouldn’t stand a chance trying to live up to the standards of a smart, successful, well-rounded guy like Mike Brady. But seriously, TV dads have rarely realistically portrayed the nuances and complexities of fatherhood.

On one end there were the super dads like Mike Brady and Cliff Huxtable, who were paternal remnants of the Ward Cleaver era.

These characters helped set an unrealistic bar for how a good father should conduct himself.

Then along came the likes of Al Bundy and Homer Simpson, who sent the pendulum swinging in the other direction. Pretty

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soon most sitcoms featured fathers who were portrayed as hapless buffoons, kept out of trouble only by the well-timed actions of their intellectually superior, infinitely patient and forgiving spouses.

I applaud the fact that TV moms have shaken their June Cleaver images to become stronger and more complex characters. But it seems that in the process, fathers have been relinquished to the role of court jester.

Although I can do some pretty dumb things, I’m pretty sure that I don’t have to act foolish in order for my wife to look good.

She can shine on her own without my help.

I suppose that ordinary, everyday dads don’t make for very good sitcom material.

These are the dads who consider parenthood a true partnership and who actually enjoy changing diapers. These are dads who get their kids dressed in the morning, tie their shoes, and walk them to school, and dads who let their giggling daughters paint their toe nails. These are stay-at-home dads and the dads who only see their kids on weekends and the dads who are separated from their kids for months at a time and still give everything they’ve got. These are dads who sometimes get overwhelmed and yell and go through periods of serious doubt about whether or not they’re being a good father.

I’m confident that these dads really don’t need TV and other media to set the standards of a good father.

My guess is that these dads already know that some days they’re Mike Brady and some days they’re Homer Simpson, and most days they’re effectively maintaining somewhere in between.

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