The Ripples: September 2023

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With the kiddos back in school, summer vacation a fond memory, and pools closed, we start the process of preparing the Associations 2024 Budget. From time to time, members confide in me that they really don’t understand how the Associations budget is developed and approved. First, let’s start with some good news. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) , as published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the month of July 2023 was 305.691. The CPI for the prior year, July 2022 was 296.276. Per our Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCC&R’s) our benchmark reading for inflation is the year over year rise in CPI for the month of July. Given the data above, the year over year percentage increase in CPI is 3.17%. Therefore, the Board of Directors is allowed by the DCC&R’s to increase the dues by 1.5 times the percentage of CPI increase. Therefore, this year the maximum increase may be 4.75%. This is substantially lower than last year.

Increases are never popular, but they are necessary to keep up with the services and amenities that the Association offers. The base CPI increase 3.17 doesn’t gain us anything material but it does allow us to accommodate increased costs. The additional .5 or 1.58% will allow the Association a little bit to improve the community.

Budget Step 1.

During the year, we solicit from all members, “Lakewood Improvements Program (LIP)” requests. These requests can be anything or everything that members wish their community had or maybe just an enhancement to an existing amenity or property. I haven’t ever seen a request for a “Cat Park”, but I have seen many for a “Dog Park”. Whatever the request, we document it and place it into the LIP Budget request for the next year. Generally, every year, the LIP requests total up to be between $6 million to $7million. In a general year, The Association has an LIP budget of $1.3 million to $1.7 million. Therefore, in any given year there is a negative delta of approximately $5 million between the “Wants” and the “Needs” of the Association and Community.

Budget Step 2.

Starting in September, the volunteers who have joined the Facilities Development Committee (FDC), meet with Staff in a series of meetings. and come to an agreement on what items make up the LIP budget and set a total amount. At this point, the amount is a recommendation by the Committee to the Board of Directors and it does not correlate to how much will actually be available when the final budget is set by the Board of Directors in their November 9th meeting. The available funds for LIP is total revenue $’s minus total operating expenses (The Operating Budget). The FDC does not have the power to approve or direct, only the Board has that power. However, the importance of the FDC is that they offer an organic and unbiased look at the budget needs as they are members of the Association who listen to their friends and neighbors in the community as well as using their own life skills to offer the Board of Directors a comprehensive recommendation.

Budget Step 3.

Starting in September, the volunteers who have joined the Finance Committee (FC), meet with Staff in a series of meetings. and come to an agreement on what items make up the OPERATING Budget and set a total amount. At this point, the amount is a recommendation by the Committee to the Board of Directors and it does not correlate to how much will actually be available when the final budget is set by the Board of Directors in their November 9th meeting. The available funds for Operating Budget is estimated total revenue gained from our core dues and fees as well non-core income from Marinas, Boat Racks and Storage lot, etc. Once total revenue is estimated, the committee reviews the requested operating expenses prepared by Staff. These are the expenses that are incurred in the day-to-day operations of all departments and all amenities of the Association. The FC does not have the power to approve or direct, only the Board has that power. However, the importance of the FC, just like the FDC is that they offer an organic and unbiased look at the budget needs as they are members of the Association who listen to

From the General Manager, Mark Reid

their friends and neighbors in the community as well as using their own life skills to offer the Board of Directors a comprehensive recommendation.

Budget Step 4.

On October 16th, The Facilities Development Committee meets with the Finance Committee for the purpose of trying to reach an agreement on a joint recommendation to the Board of Directors that will balance the Operating Budget and provide for a necessary and sensible Lakewood Improvements Program. After a deliberation of about an hour, the Board of Directors join the meeting to hear the recommendation from the two Committees. At this point, the committees have done a fantastic job that is actually quite difficult and tedious. Getting to an agreement is never easy and required give and take by all parties involved whether committee or staff. The next step is final member input before the budget heads to the Board.

Budget Step 5.

Transparency and the public meeting. On Thursday, November 2, the Finance Committee and the Facility Development Committee host the Public Meeting at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse beginning at 7:00 pm. This is a time where the committees explain to the members present what is in their joint recommendation to the Board of Directors. Please remember that at this point that nothing is final and input from members is still encouraged. No final decisions have been made and nothing is binding until the Board of Directors votes in their November 9th meeting.

Final Budget Step 6.

The beauty of our LPOA process is that many voices get heard and many opinions are shared. Obviously, with almost 5 times more requested funds than funds available, many items do not get approved, sometimes to members disappointment. But the unapproved items stay on the list to be reviewed the following year or following years. There is no one person unilaterally making decisions in regard to the budget. It is truly a harmony of voices that culminates in a final directive that is only passed when at least five of nine board members vote in favor of the budget. Therefore, in their Board Meeting to be held on November 9th, beginning at 6:30 pm, in the Lakewood Oaks

Clubhouse, the Board will discuss the Operating Budget proposal and then vote to approve or amend the budget as presented. Immediately following, the board will discuss the Lakewood Improvements Program Budget proposal and then vote to approve or amend the budget as presented.

All members of the Association are duly notified of the budget and the annual dues increase in the December Ripples Magazine. In order to satisfy the requirements of the Associations DCC&R’s. the Association utilizes the Ripples Magazine as the “Official” communication of the Association as it is mailed to each member’s home, unless they have freely elected to forego the mailed copy and receive the Ripples in the electronic format.

I hope this article has helped provide better understanding and truth about the LPOA Budget Process. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to another successful budget planning process.

LPOA Committee Chairpersons

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES

ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea

Appeals // Steve White

Election // Barb Burns

Executive // Jon Snow

Lakeshore Townhomes // Sheri Hartman & Jerry Baxter

Lakeshore Condos // Kevin Wiley

Lakewood Bay // Chris Farrell

The Landings // Doug Allen

Water’s Edge // Kevin Ingram

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Activities // Meg Young

Facilities Development // Emmett McClintock

Finance // Dave Stackelhouse

Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser

Insurance // Cathy Pec

Lake Use // Scott Lankford

Association Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE

General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com

Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com

Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com

Administrative Assistant Nichole Melvin // Nichole@lpoa.com

Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com

Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com

Compliance Officer, Department Supervisor Tim Martineau // tim@lpoa.com

Community Services Reception Ann Bellinghausen // ann@lpoa.com

COMMUNICATIONS

Art & Communication Director

Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org

Argyle // 816-541-2452

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com

Board Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers

President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large)

Liaison to Facilities Development Committee

EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com

Vice-President Jon Snow (West Lake)

Liaison to Activities Committee

EMAIL jon.snow@lpoa.com

Treasurer Tom Maloney (East Lake)

Liaison to Finance Committee

EMAIL tom.maloney@lpoa.com

Secretary Larry Fields (At Large)

Liaison to Insurance Committee

EMAIL larry.fields@lpoa.com

Directors

Kim Curran (At Large)

Liaison to Food & Beverage and Golf Committees

EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com

Andrew Crocker (At Large)

Liaison to Appeals Committee

EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com

Joseph Pec (Multi Family)

Liaison to Multi-family Parcels

EMAIL joseph.pec@lpoa.com

Dave Petet (At Large)

Liaison to Lake Use Committee

EMAIL dave.petet@lpoa.com

Rob Regier (At Large)

Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee

EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com

LPOA Office

651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500

WEBSITE www.LPOA.com

From the Boardroom

Debbie Stalnaker, Board President

In speaking with a friend and Lakewood resident the other day, she suggested writing about how unique our Lakewood community is in that we have so many multi-generational families that reside here. While I don’t know the specific numbers in Lakewood, I can share that over half of the current board of directors have extended family members living in Lakewood.

Coretta Scott King

Families living together in the same community, across generations, offer many benefits that enrich individual lives and strengthen the fabric of our neighborhood. Proximity to family means you can rely on them for emotional and practical support. Living nearby allows for regular interactions and quality time spent with family members. Proximity is particularly valuable when it comes to taking care of children or elderly family members. A robust sense of community contributes to a tapestry of support, unity, and resilience. This in turn builds stronger community bonds and a better way of life for all residents.

The fact that Lakewood is such a great community with our Lakes, Golf, Pools, and other amenities is another reason why people who grow up here tend to stay here. Those that move here – are often followed by other family members. Many in our community are in their second or third home within Lakewood. Our activities, clubs and committees allow for community involvement which has a ripple effect,

Lakewood Property Owners Association Board of Directors’ Meeting

Actions taken August 10, 2023

Approved

• Amendment to ARB/ARC Guidelines, Private Improvements on LPOA Property

• 2022 Annual Audit Report

• Mathieu Not in Breach of Boat Slip Lease Agreement

• Madden Not in Breach of Boat Slip Lease Agreement

Tabled

• Landings Covenant Amendment

• Clubhouse Repair - Auto Owners

• Lake Drive Traffic Control

• LPOA Election Committee Recommendation

• Parcel Reserve Study, Woods of Chapel Ridge Phase One

Denied

• Bob Kelley Appeal of LPOA Policy Regarding Common Ground Modifications

• Mathieu Appeal of LPOA Appeals Committee Decision to Let Stand Fines and Points for Violation of Rules and Regulations

as positive actions inspire others to join in and make a difference. I believe this is unique to Lakewood. At the heart of our community is the people. Good neighbors lay the foundation for a great community by fostering trust, support, and a sense of belonging that strengthens the bonds among residents and creates a positive and harmonious living environment. Lakewood is a great place to call home.

LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS

September 14 • October 12 • November 12 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

Left to Right: Joseph Pec, Andrew Crocker, Jon Snow, Tom Maloney, Debbie Stalnaker, Kim Curran, Larry Fields, Rob Regier and Dave Petet

Lakewood Calendar of Events

Updates Notice of Amendment to LPOA ARB/ARC Guidelines

In accordance with LPOA By-laws, notice is hereby given to LPOA membership of amendment to LPOA ARB/ARC Guidelines. The following language was amended by the LPOA Board of Directors on 8/10/23. Current language is struck through and proposed language is underlined. To view LPOA ARB/ARC Guidelines Document, go to lpoa. com/members, login, and click the link under the “Board Room Updates” in the What you Need to Know Section.

HOME TEAM

Clubhouse Construction Update

“We are pleased to have re-opened the Augusta Room downstairs. Club gatherings such as Yoga and Pilates will now transition back to this room for their usage. If in doubt contact your Club representative or contact to check where you will be meeting. Additionally, we have regained use of the Dry Goods Storage Room, Maintenance, Records Room, as well as the Ice/ Liquor Room.”

Home Watch

The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact the LPOA Office at 816-373-4326 so they can notify Community Services to keep an extra eye on your property as well.

Summer

Welcome

New Lakewood Residents

Daniel Allio & Mariah Ruth

3821 NE Beechwood Drive

Michael & Kristen Reilly

205 NW Spruce

Drake & Rebecca Ceperley 3909 NE Clearbrook Drive

Steve & Kristy Burmeister & Juwan Smith

613 NE Plumbrook Place

George & Denise Halasey

106 NE Edgewater Drive

Scott & Theresa Spiwak

803 NE Lone Hill Drive

Ty & Hannah Richardson

3908 NW Redspire

Huan Ding & Xing Song

300 NW Locust

Virginia Propp

262 NE Edgewater Drive

Jared & Autumn Cash 416 NW Cottonwood Drive

Robert Steinbeck

802 NE Aventura Court

Lisa Spry 616 NE Fairington Court

Bradley & Lindsey Heydon 117 NW Hackberry

Logan & Michaela Taylor 634 NE St. Andrews Court

Joseph & Lauren Medlin 3620 NW Primrose Lane

James & Deborah Kilgore

794 NE Algonquin

Christopher & Virginia Hogan 624 NE Shoreline Drive

Sean Anthony 3518 NE Kingwood Place

Jon Fugitt & Allison Speer 3617 NW Blue Jacket Drive

Digital Ripples

Do you receive The Ripples both in print and digitally? Please help us save money and trees by letting us know to remove you from the printed copy. Simply email cariann@lpoa.com.

If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit our website at lpoa.com and at the bottom of the Contact page, click

“Subscribe” and enter your email. E-Blasts, which are sent out every Monday and as needed, contain all the need-to-know Lakewood Info and upcoming events.

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2023 Tournament Schedule

5 Fish Limit Per Boat

$50 Entry Fee/Boat + Optional $10/person Big Bass Side Pot

Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to launch East and West Marina to be communicated prior to each date

Saturday July 15th 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Saturday August 19th 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Saturday September 16th 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

END OF SEASON BASS MASTER'S CLASSIC

(Must have finished in at least 3 tournaments during the season to participate)

Saturday October 21st 7:00 AM–2:00 PM

$100/Boat • $20/person Big Bass Side Pot

For more information on Lakewood Bass Fishing contact Tom McFarlin at 816.269.9099 or Steve Allen at 816.808.0303

Pontoon Rentals Notice

Lakewood’s two pontoon boats are accessible for residents to rent. They are available for 2-hour blocks on the weekdays and 4-hour blocks on the weekends and holidays. All-day rentals are available on the weekdays only (excluding holidays). Pontoons can only be rented a month in advance at the earliest. Rental Fees will be charged to your account. Additionally, a $250 damage deposit will be placed on your account and removed once the boat is returned in good condition.

• Weekdays (Mon – Thurs) $27.50/hour

• Weekends (Fri – Sun) $48.50/hour

• Holidays - $60.00/hour

• All-day rentals:

(8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. for each available boat.)

To reserve a pontoon, call 816-373-4326. Pontoons are not considered reserved until Rental Agreement is signed.

Work Request Form Notice

We have available a work request form to address common grounds issues or repairs. These forms help our maintenance team address issues in a timely manner and keep track of them for future resident inquiries. These can be downloaded by going to lpoa. com/maintenance and clicking “Work Request Form”, or give the LPOA Office a call and we can submit one for you. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

CONCERT ROCK ON THE

LAKEWOOD GARDEN CLUB

Looking Back... and Growing Forward

It is 2023, and Lakewood is celebrating 50 years of residential growth, vibrancy, and sustainability. Our idyllic lakes, impressive golf course, pools, parks, and common spaces are all vital to Lakewood’s identity as a livable and beautiful community. We salute board members, staff, and management who have fulfilled and enhanced the original vision of the developers half a century ago.

But let us never overlook energetic and dedicated neighbors throughout the years who have shared their passion for the beauty of nature. We reflect on all who have planned and worked to create and maintain the quality residential landscaping, gardens, and artistry that help define Lakewood.

In 1977, several young women meeting regularly at The Cove for lunch and often bemoaning the lack of activities in this new neighborhood, realized they shared a love of gardening. Friendships were hatched, and by 1979, they had formed a Federated Garden Club, meaning they were part of a national alignment of enthusiastic gardeners who generously share their knowledge and ideas with others. Voila! Lakewood Garden Club was born.

And forty-five years later, the rich tradition continues. Lakewood Garden Club is an active civic and social club focused on enhancing and preserving the natural beauty of Lakewood and the broader community. With over 100 members, LGC’s fingerprints are widely evident

in and around our community. Rigorous LGC fund-raising projects throughout the years have funded exquisite sculptural art installations, as well as providing gardening grants, scholarships, and technical assistance to several Lee’s Summit schools and not-for-profits. Time and talent generously shared. In the coming year, LGC programming will focus on environmental sustainability.

While members appreciate monthly educational programs and garden-related social outings, the club represents a broad spectrum of skills, interests, and gardening experience. And within LGC is a small and respected group of top echelon trained and certified garden experts. Meet Lakewood Master Gardeners.

Master Gardener status is earned upon completion of a University of Missouri-approved rigorous extension course. Applicants must complete a 30-hour core-training course and log in 40 hours of approved volunteer gardening service. To maintain the credential of Master Gardener, an additional 20 hours of approved volunteer service must be recorded annually. Most significantly, these gardening enthusiasts commit to being a community resource as a teacher or mentor. The status of Master Gardener Emeritus is assigned to Master Gardeners who have donated 700 hours or 10 years of volunteer gardening service to their communities. Impressive.

Rigorous LGC fundraising projects throughout the years have funded exquisite sculptural art installations, as well as providing gardening grants, scholarships, and technical assistance to several Lee’s Summit schools and not-for-profits.

And please be impressed that Lakewood Garden Club is proud to have five highly qualified members who carry the Master Gardener or Master Gardener Emeritus status. Each of them generously enriches our club and community. You may know these women as friends and neighbors, but you might not know of their elite gardening status. Hats off to the following Lakewood Master Gardeners:

Kaye Vance

Kaye Vance, Master Gardener Emeritus, is a familiar presence in Lakewood, having served on numerous committees, including two terms on the LPOA Board of Directors. As the lone founding member of the Garden Club (1979) still residing in Lakewood, she is our local expert on the history and accomplishments of the club. Kaye is a professional landscape design consultant. By completing advanced coursework through Iowa State University and the University of Missouri extension office, Kaye is a qualified Gardening Consultant, Master Flower Show judge, and a specialist in environmental landscape. She considers trees and sun & shade perennial gardens her specialties.

Joyce Martin

Joyce Martin, Master Gardener, earned her status as Master Gardener through the University of Missouri-Jackson Couty Extension office program. Joyce’s breadth and depth of knowledge allows her to serve as a host for the Jackson County Extension Office Gardening Hotline. Joyce’s gardening specialty is container gardening; she loves the four seasons and arranging the changing colors and textures throughout the year.

Sue Levota

Sue Levota, Master Gardener Emeritus, has been a member of Lakewood Garden Club since 2000, and served the club as president in 2003. Her gardening specialty and expertise is residential landscaping.

Roberta Minor

Roberta Minor, Master Gardener Emeritus, moved to Lakewood in 1985 and earned Master Gardener Emeritus standing in 2014. As a member of the Greater KC Master Gardeners group, Roberta has been involved in organizing and leading educational tours of Kansas City gardens and landscapes. Roberta helps host the University of Missouri Extension Hotline, an excellent resource for general public gardening questions. Call 1-816-833-TREE (8733).

Katie Langdon

Katie Langdon, Master Gardener, moved to Lakewood in 2000 and earned MG credentials in 2014. Katie has enjoyed gardening her entire life, and formerly owned a small landscape design business. Additionally, she taught classes at a local vocational-technical school. She enjoys volunteering for Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City.

Lakewood Garden Club welcomes new members. Consider joining the fun! And know that Club has experienced and qualified neighbors available to answer your gardening questions or direct you to someone who can.

SMOKIN’ IN LAKEWOOD 2023

Lakewood Clubs

Bass Fishing Club

Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact our president, Walter Hammond, at waltfish13@gmail.com or 816-699-1091 to get involved!

Bridge Club

If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.

Garden Club

Garden Club September 2023 Ripples Update

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Refreshments: 9:00 to 9:30 am

Program followed by Business Meeting: 9:30 am

Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Room

Creating Monarch Waystations And Raising Monarchs

This month we are lucky to welcome two presenters for this special topic of Monarch butterfly preservation. Presenter Michele Livergood will present her knowledge and advice for establishing a Monarch waystation-a place to provide resources for all the generations of Monarchs. Monarch populations continue to decline. Your yard can be a place that provides the needed resources from egg to chrysalis during their migrations. Michele will discuss nectar and host plants and the pros and cons of different types of milkweeds as well as ongoing maintenance.

Presenter Pat Sexson has raised 40 Monarchs from caterpillar stage. She began in her backyard when she noticed a caterpillar on the milkweed she had planted. She will speak to us about her experience in the nurturing process and what it takes to develop each stage until the Monarchs are ready to be released. Pat has been a Lakewood resident for 23 years and is a former LGC President. She is a lifelong nature lover; at age ten she started her own butterfly collection.

Note: LGC Member Katie Langdon will be sending out Email Invites for this event.

Contact lakewoodgardenclub64064@gmail.com for any questions. Michele Livergood email: mlivergood.ml@gmail.com

Pat Sexson email: psexson@att.net

Your LGC Officers for 2023-2024

Carol Allman President • Nancy Mutchler Vice-President

Katie Langdon Secretary • Peggy Nie Treasurer

Ladies Club 50+

Attention Fabulous 50+ Ladies!

There’s a new club organizing in Lakewood and we would love for you to join in the fun of our community! Our first meeting, Monday, September 18, 2023 starting at 11:00 am in the Augusta Room, will be very casual as we gather information about our direction and future as a club.

For more detailed information, please email Stephanie Atchity at lakewoodladiesclub@gmail.com.

Moms Club

New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening. Come join the fun!

Membership information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com

Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Alexandra Davison at 314-368-0957.

Pilates Club

Pilates has returned to the Augusta Room for meetings.

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates

Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates

Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PIYO/mat Pilates

Barre class size and space is limited because we use chairs for stability which take up a lot of room so check with Cathy prior to attending to confirm availability. While Barre requires reservations, spots are often open but please first check by calling or texting 816-305-0632 or email lakewoodpilatesclub3@gmail.com. Friday PIYO does not use chairs and is walk in. For all classes multiple modifications are cued so everybody from beginners to advanced benefit. Signed waivers are required prior to attending first session.

Sail & Paddle Club

The Lakewood Sail & Paddle Club is celebrating its 21st year of providing “On The Water” access for Lakewood residents. Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you.

Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you

Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the 2023 Membership form. The 2023 Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.

Stitchers Club

The Lakewood Stitchers Club meets the second Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Tennis Club Drop in Tennis

Is an Adult program that meets every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 pm. We will have pickup matches and instruction (if requested). So, dust off that racquet and come on down. If you would like to receive regular e-mails, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.

Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924

Water Aerobics Club

Last day of Water Aerobics 2023 season is September 4, 2023. We’ll reconvene on Memorial Day, 2024.

Yoga Club

Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class

Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels

Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class

Lakewood Resource Directory

ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW

The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500

Douglas Horn

CARPENTRY

Classic Carpentry | Kitchens Baths Basements

Home Repair | Electrical | Plumbing

Mike Fanara | Call or text 816-308-6784

CHIROPRACTOR

Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373

Sara Horn D.C.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer –816-868-0526

COSMETICS

Mary Kay Cosmetics - 816-686-3388

DECK & FENCE BUILDER

Sun Deck & Home - 816-522-DECK (3325)

LW Residents 25 years in the business Winter discount through May Snow Removal Services

DENTISTRY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800

Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com

Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration

ELECTRICAL

Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com

FINANCE

Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529

Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com

HEATING & COOLING

AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186

Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.

IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800

Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com

Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration

Judgements Awarded

Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)

Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)

Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.)

Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)

INSURANCE

Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816-833-1180

Bev McFee - 816-525-8558

The Insurance Group

Chris McNair - 816-352-2364

Farmers Insurance

ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINEJOINT REPLACEMENT

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA)Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600

Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt

PEST CONTROL

Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518

PHOTOGRAPHY

Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491

www.angisart.com

VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100

Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040

PLUMBING

Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927

Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550

REAL ESTATE

Kim Glaser - 816-282-4461

KW – Kim Connects HOME Team

Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes

816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com

Bev Fowler Spencer - 816-289-4654

Chartwell

Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office)

Reece & Nichols

VACUUM SALES & SERVICE

Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center

816-833-2300

11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.

VETERINARIAN

Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098

Lakewood Resource Directory

• Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.

• New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.

• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.

• Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.

Classifieds

• Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account.

• New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear.

• Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.

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SEPTEMBER Maintenance Update

John Thomas, Maintenance Manager

Schools bells are ringing and you can hear the roar of the Chiefs fans coming from the Arrowhead Stadium. It must be September! Here’s what is going on in your Maintenance Department.

Maintenance Department Activity

• East and West Lake marina dock electrical service maintenance

• Monument and landscaping bed maintenance

• Common area and parkway soil leveling

• Common area and parkway over seeding and fertilizing

• Common area tree trimming

• Common area lighting maintenance

• Trash and pet waste station servicing

• Common area and shoreline trash collection

• Playground maintenance and repair

• Sports field maintenance

• 23 acre walking trail maintenance

• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance

• Pleasure dock maintenance and repair

• Marina dock maintenance and repair

JULY Community Service Report

• Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal

• Retention pond water treatment

• Retention pond aerator service

• Clubhouse maintenance and repair

• Resident work request completion

• Draining and winterization of the aquatic facilities

• Sports court maintenance

• East and West Lake overflow maintenance and cleaning

• East and West Lake slope mowing

Lakewood Improvement Projects

• Site work for new ELV parking lot expansion

• Main pool water slide renovation and coating

• Main pool water feature cleaning and coating

• West Lake dead tree removal

Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations

Projects and work done in August 2023.

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