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sacrifice. As a child and young adult, I often took this for granted. I am so proud to be her daughter. I pray that I am a blessing to my daughter the way she has been a blessing to me.

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The most inspirational women in my life are women I have gotten to know through life and through reading. In the Bible, women like Sarah, Deborah, Ruth, and Hannah in the Old Testament, and New Testament women like Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, and Mary Magdalene have inspired me to new heights spiritually. In my life, a pastor named Vicki and a church friend named Suzanne have stood for all that I love and admire. My branch office assistant, Kathy, has also inspired me with her consistent faith, love, hope, persistence, and kindness. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PASTIME? My favorite pastime is to travel. Wonderful places I have had the privilege of visiting include the Greek Isles, South Africa, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, England, Spain, Slovenia, Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Poland, Jordan, and Morocco. The picture of me was taken in Morocco, where I held the kid of one of the goats that live in the Argan trees there.

IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY? At this time in my life I’ll have to say my two girls Celia and Charlotte. Both are completely different, yet equally inspiring. Celia is serious, wise, and inquisitive. Charlotte is optimistically innocent and finds joy in all things. Both girls I learn from! WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PASTIME? Since it’s spring time, I’ll say this season. I love to witness the Earth change colors, the smell of trees, flowers, and fresh cut grass. As a child, I enjoyed watching thunderstorms roll in with my family and the fresh smell of rain.

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IN TYPICAL TEEN FASHION, LEE’S SUMMIT’S HOLLY MCDOWELL CAN OFTEN BE FOUND SCUBA DIVING, MOWING LAWNS, PLAYING SPORTS OR CONNECTING WITH OTHER STUDENTS FROM HER CHURCH. When she’s not doing these activities, she has another unique role— fulfilling her duties as Miss Missouri Teen USA. McDowell, 16, won her current title at a competition in Columbia, Mo. in December when she was just 15 years old. It was only the second pageant she had ever entered, and the experience has made a profound impact on her. “Something inside of me told myself that I better make the most of this night and just go out and do my best,” McDowell says. “I blocked everyone else out and focused on what I needed to do to win.” Her focus and determination paid off, and she will now compete for Miss Teen USA this summer. CONTINUED >

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McDowell’s entry into pageantry came when she attended an open call for the National American Miss pageant last spring and was asked to compete in their Missouri event last August. She placed in the top 10 competitors overall and received first runner up for top model and second runner up for runway. Then last fall, someone mentioned she should consider the Miss Missouri Teen USA pageant. She did, and she gave it her all when competing as Miss Greater Lee’s Summit against 45 other girls from around the state in various categories such as interview, active wear and evening gown. “Hearing my name and title called as the winner—I can’t even put into words how that moment felt,” McDowell says. “I couldn’t believe this had just happened to me!” In addition to making multiple appearances throughout the year at places such as Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Special Olympics, McDowell is working with Restoration House and the Coalition on Human Trafficking to use her title and platform to raise awareness about human trafficking. “It was close to my heart because of how young the girls are,” McDowell says. “I want to inform young girls about the dangers of human trafficking and how they can easily be lured into it without even knowing what they’re getting in to.” After losing her grandparents recently, she is also passionate about advocating for Alzheimer’s and women’s heart disease. Suicide prevention and mental health is another cause close to her heart as she lost an aunt and uncle to suicide that she never had the opportunity to meet. McDowell has always been homeschooled, and last summer she traveled with students from her church, Abundant Life, to Jamaica, where they helped build a home for a single mother and served the community there. She’s also active in a small group through the student ministry at her church. When it comes to her plans for the future, McDowell is looking forward to competing this summer. Additionally, she would like to pursue a hospitality management degree in college and become a wedding planner so she can use her skills in organization and management to make the special day of others truly memorable. She has other fun ambitions including becoming a divemaster in scuba diving when she turns 18. She fell in love with scuba diving after a family trip to Hawaii and is already advanced certified. She wants to use this adventurous hobby to advocate for clean oceans. Overall, her faith motivates her in her pursuits as she says she seeks to put God first and bring Him glory. “When I pray, it just gives me peace, and I don’t know what I would do without that,” McDowell says.

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GOOD NEWS LITTLE ONE, MOST OF YOUR FEARS DON’T END UP AS TRUTH. Only imaginary thoughts that you have learned to put in their place. The years you felt voiceless and crippled with insecurities have been replaced with family and friends who love you and seek your advice and support. Uncertainty no longer takes up residency in your heart. You are free to love. Free to impact your world for good. Free to be all that God created you to be and free to dream your biggest dreams. Your love and compassion for others continues to grow. Each year brings you meaningful relationships, more healing and more grace for others to heal. Embrace the storms that life brings you. There is light at the end of each tunnel. You are stronger, wiser and your faith has deep roots because of life’s trials. The road ahead is always up from here!

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THE KANSAS CITY ZOO Bringing the Zoo to You You can still visit the Zoo while we're closed because we are bringing it right to your home with fun and educational online content. Please follow us on social media (the links can be found at the bottom of this email) as we will be posting even while you are unable to visit. Catch our Facebook Lives daily and see what the animals and our amazing staff are up to.

You can also watch our penguins and giraffes 24/7 with our animal cams! https://www.youtube.com/user/kansascityzoo

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KARIN ROSS DESIGNS Due to COVID-19 we now offer video conferences and curbside drop-off for samples selected during our video conference, as part of our design process and planning. Let's work together and prepare for an early August-September installation on full kitchen remodels. We can do all the designs, cabinetry selection and drawings approval, tile, countertop, etc. selection through video "meetings," so we can all be safe. Once done, you can still sign off and approve all design and selections. Let's use the technology we have to help us work together in creating beautiful and functional spaces in your home that will help you adjust for the new normal. Using this "extra" time we have to be more artistic and creative will help all of us feel hopeful as we all agree this will pass. Art,

BRAIN BALANCE For kids who struggle with focus, behavior or anxiety, new at-home routines can be difficult. Brain Balance Center of Lee's Summit can help with a new virtual program—an at-home, drug-free option designed to improve focus, behavior, social skills and academic performance. The program is a 1:1 parent-led format, with routine checkins and support from your Brain Balance team. Virtual video guides are provided, and families can complete the recommended activities on an iPad. To learn more, contact Roxanne Evans at 816-393-0233.

design and our sessions could be beneficial for the future project but also can get our minds off the seriousness of the moment. Staying safe while thinking of your new kitchen or bathroom (and all you want to have in it) gives you something to look forward to as you prepare for getting back to "normal." Let's begin the design process for your new kitchen or bathroom remodel together.

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SCREENMOBILE 816-209-1199 Screenmobile.com/leessummit Let the outside in, spruce up your home, and get more enjoyment from your outdoor living space with our mobile screening service. We come to you for convenient on-site installation and repair of window screens, screen doors, and patio/porch screens. Are you wanting to get your lake house summer ready? These repairs can be done quickly from our mobile truck and installed quickly and safely. Family-owned and operated, Screenmobile of Lee’s Summit is here for all your screening needs. Any Need. Any Place. Any Screen.

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DENKER LAW FIRM

DEVELOPING POTENTIAL

We are working diligently to make legal services more accessible

Developing Potential continues to serve individuals having devel-

to our clients, from initial meetings by phone or through a video

opmental disabilities, albeit in new and unique ways. During this

conference (like Zoom), to reduce the number of in-person vis-

time of uncertainty and confusion for those we serve, we are

its. Estate Planning is an essential service that we provide, but

reaching out to individuals through Zoom conference calls and

lately we're getting a lot more questions about how COVID-19 is

telehealth meetings on a regular basis and providing in home

affecting our small business clients. Questions were initially on

services, where requested, while our day program is temporarily

whether they qualify as an essential business and how to operate

closed. Our DPI Employment Connections team continues to work

if they do, but questions are now transitioning to how new leg-

to build skills with individuals who are working toward employ-

islation must/can be used. The CARES Act has created a lot of

ment by using technology and supports. We continue to network

great methods of support for businesses of all types. One of the

with employers and have even received one job offer during this

most frequent questions I am seeing and hearing is, are the SBA

time. To make an impactful donation to Developing Potential, visit

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clients navigate through these concerns and more.

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CORNERSTONE DERMATOLOGY Cornerstone is now offering online consultations. We want our patients to stay safe and healthy in light of COVID-19.

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Cornerstone Dermatology is now offering online dermatology visits through our secure telemedicine portal for both new and established patients. Call us at 816-287-1528 to schedule an online telemedicine visit or visit here to learn more. You must have a device with a functioning camera or webcam, so we’re able to consult with you and make a diagnosis. Medicare and many commercial insurance companies cover a telehealth visit the same as they would an in-person office visit. In the office, we are taking every precaution to prevent the spread of disease. We continue to accept referrals and prioritize essential medical care to prevent overcrowding and further spread of disease in the urgent care setting.

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COLONIAL GARDENS We are SUPER excited to announce the Colonial Kids Club. At Colonial gardens we believe in education around gardens and nature, and we are passionate about supporting parents and

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teachers in their efforts to educate the children in our community.

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Our club will include many projects and activities to support par-

As a family owned senior home care business, we are used to

ents and teachers by engaging children in fun activities. There is

operating from home to provide essential services to seniors in

no cost to join the Colonial Kids Club.

their homes. But now more than ever we are adopting a home-

Our first project that we are sharing with the club is our

based practice with online video conferences for caregiver

Learning Garden. The Learning garden is intended to introduce

interviews and orientations. We have also asked caregivers to

kids (of all ages) to growing two gardens, during different seasons,

complete an e-learning course “Understanding Coronavirus,” to

in one container. We think it will be a fun and interactive project for

carefully maintain social distancing, and to follow infection control

kids to learn about growing both food and a pollinator garden. The

procedures relentlessly at home and with clients. We are acutely

Learning Garden comes as a kit which can be ordered through our

aware of the vital role and great responsibility we have to enable

store for curbside pickup. Call us at 816-229-1277.

seniors to remain safely in their homes.

Each week Colonial Gardens experts will post a video showing our gardens and demonstrating the appropriate maintenance activities for that particular week. We will also take time to share some science related to plants and planting, benefits of growing this garden and might even video tour through some

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of our larger gardens to show how the Learning Garden skills can be taken to the next level. We are really excited about this project as it gives you time to work with your kids at home to develop skills while growing food and providing food and habitat for our pollinators. Join our group, Colonial Kids Club and order your kit to get started.

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REDLINE ATHLETICS RedLine Athletics Lee's Summit specializes in sports performance training for youth. During this time of social distancing, we would like to share sports performance workouts that youth can do at home to continue to develop their athleticism. Mom and dad, you can join in, too. Please go to www.redlineathletics.com/mobile for workouts, and check out our Facebook page at RedLine Athletics Lee's Summit for additional workouts contributed by our local and Springfield, Mo. trainers. Stay healthy and get fit!

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Purchase a gift card from a local store to use at a later date. This gives the local business revenue to utilize now, and gives the customer something to look forward to spending at a later date.

Write a positive review for your favorite local spots. So often we visit locations and don't think of writing a positive review for that company. A positive review can boost the company's ratings and may encourage someone to be a future client or customer by reading what you have to say.

ALL A BLOOM All A Bloom has recieved such a tremendous show of support

during these challenging times. When our retail location was

Do you love a local small business? Well shout it from the rooftops! Personal referrals are one of the best ways to obtain new clients or customers. Share on your social media pages about why you love a favorite local business, and make a conscious effort to refer your friends

forced to closed to the public, we started gaining requests to

and neighbors to your favorite businesses.

provide more deliveries to teachers, councelors, medical personel, as well as an increased demand for birthdays, and special occassions due to the inability to interact with our loved ones. We restructured our buying process that now includes working soley with local flower farms. The advantages include more colorful and longer lasting flowers, they are fresher, and it allows us to support other small businesses. Additionally we have a better understanding of the precautions they are taking. Currently we are

Visit the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce website to discover ways to support local businesses. Think beyond just curbside pickup.

only taking non-contact orders (website or phones) and providing non-contact delivery. We have a curbside pick up OR a delivery process (Lee’s Summit only) to maintain social distancing. We are grateful to the Lee's Summit community for helping us to sustain our small business! For inquiries regarding tulip bundles or assorted arrangements please call 816-554-0069 or visit our website: https://allabloomflorist.com/tulips/tulip-bundles.html

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Sign-up for local online instructional classes from local musicians, artists and more. Now is your opportunity to learn from incredibly talented people and support them financially at the same time.

BEYOND WEALTH ADVISORS The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in understandably higher anxiety levels for our clients. However, early in our financial planning process we work alongside them to prepare for these types of storms. Over the past weeks, we have been in constant communication with clients, reviewing their plans and urging them to maintain perspective and stay the course. Our implementation of advanced communication technology two years ago has greatly enhanced our ability to serve our clients while allowing our staff to work from the safety of their own homes. True to our name,

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we focus on preparing our clients for whatever life presents them today, tomorrow and beyond. - Beyond Wealth Advisors

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE During these unprecedented times, Home Instead Senior Care knows the safest place for seniors is at home. We are taking necessary steps to help keep our CAREGivers and seniors safe by following recommendations from the CDC through our Home Instead Senior Care global network. We are closely managing the CAREGiver-to-client ratio to minimize potential exposure. Our CAREGivers bring a sense of normalcy and calm by continuing to provide seniors with the help needed to remain healthy and secure. Home Instead Senior Care has been serving our community since 2004, and we will continue to be here

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Wise Wealth, LLC is your locally and independently owned and operated financial planning firm in beautiful downtown Lee’s Summit. Call us for a complimentary consultation and request a copy of Stephen Stricklin’s book, Simplify Your Retirement! www.wisewealth.com Wise Wealth, LLC is a SEC Registered Investment Adviser Firm.

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A Toast to Tusks August 28, 2020

7:30pm–Midnight

Revel in creative black-tie attire and help us fundraise for our 1,700 animals. Enjoy cuisine from fine restaurants and the following musical acts: DJ Joe Brookes

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WISE WOMEN LIVING PURPOSEFILLED LIVES BEFORE

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SAMANTHA

M. COMPTON JOINED WISE WEALTH LLC IN

each other,” Compton says. “They welcome new women and make them feel immediately at ease.”

LEE’S SUMMIT, SHE NOTICED A DISTURBING

Compton adds that as Wise Women has invested

RECURRING THEME AMONG WOMEN DURING

in women, it has impacted couples, too. “Many men

INVESTMENT MEETINGS. They felt inept, invisible

have told me how thankful they are that if something

and afraid to ask questions for fear of looking igno-

happens to them, their wife has a comprehensive

rant or vulnerable.

understanding of their long-term financial plan.”

“This concerned me because it’s vital that women

Compton and Stricklin agree that their greatest

be involved in the conversations and feel confident

reward is the gratitude of clients who have implemented

in their financial futures,” Compton says.

sound wisdom into their finances and their lives.

As a Senior Financial Advisor/Women’s Investment

“First Wisdom, Then Wealth” is the principle

Specialist at Wise Wealth, Compton discussed her

upon which Stricklin began the independent, full

desire to better empower women with President

service financial planning firm in 2007. It’s based

Stephen Stricklin, CFP. His reply was a resounding yes.

on Proverbs 24:3-4: “Through wisdom is a house

“Samantha’s vision for Wise Women is a natural

built, and by understanding it is established; and by

extension of how Wise Wealth empowers people

knowledge shall the rooms be filled with pleasant

through education,” Stricklin says. “Samantha truly

and precious riches.”

cares about helping women achieve their full God-given

Both Compton and Stricklin, together with their

potential. There’s nothing quite like Wise Women—not

individual families, are committed to the Lee’s

only in Lee’s Summit, but in all of Kansas City.”

Summit community.

Stricklin recommends the events to women of all

“We love Downtown Main Street Lee’s Summit,”

ages. “These powerful, connected and awesome

they say. “It fits who we are. You don’t have to go to

women support, equip and encourage one another

Johnson County or Kansas City to get expert finan-

to live purpose-filled lives through sound education

cial advice—we have a team of financial profession-

and refreshing community.”

als right here. Please don’t be intimidated or assume

In less than three years, Wise Women has outgrown its meeting rooms and now congregates

you haven’t saved enough to speak with a financial planner. We’re friendly and easy to talk to.”

downtown at The Stanley where attendance ranges

To receive a free copy of Stricklin’s book, Simplify

between 55-85 women each month, with no mem-

Your Retirement, contact info@wisewealth.com

bership required. “You don’t need to be a client,”

and schedule an appointment. Also, make plans for

Compton adds. “It’s open to all women who want to

the Summer Education Series, a free event at the

grow in wisdom.”

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“ WE HELP WOMEN FLOURISH IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE BECAUSE THOSE AREAS OFTEN IMPACT OUR FINANCES. WE SHARPEN AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER AS WOMEN, BUSINESS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, WIVES, MOTHERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.” ~ SAMANTHA M. COMPTON, FOUNDER, WISE WOMEN

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DIY

PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home. CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in. If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables — like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks — that can grow in water alone. If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance! If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a win-

Try these container garden combos:

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CULINARY CREATIONS

E A S Y L EMON BAR S INGREDIENTS F o r t h e Pa s t r y

METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a

+ 2 cups all-purpose flour

13-by-9-inch pan with parchment paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches

+ 1/2 cup powdered sugar

to extend over sides. Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup pow-

+ 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

dered sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake at

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350 degrees for 18 to 25 minutes or until very lightly browned.

+ 6 large eggs

Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk the whole eggs and yolks,

+ 2 cups granulated sugar

sugar and flour in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in the lemon zest

+ 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

and juice. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the tem-

+ 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

perature to 300 degrees. Pour the filling over the warm crust and

+ 1 cup fresh lemon juice

return to the oven. Bake until the filling is just set, about 25 to 35

(from about 4 lemons)

minutes. Give the pan a light tap with an oven mitt to test that the filling no longer jiggles. Let the bars cool in the pan on a rack, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Lift from the pan using the foil and slice. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

+ L aur en's Quick T ip s + To freeze: Cut the cooled bars (without confectioners’ sugar topping) into squares, then place onto a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Individually wrap each bar in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place into a large bag or freezer container to freeze. + Try subbing some of the lemon juice with orange juice.

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