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FATHER’S DAY IS ON JUNE 21ST. DO YOU HAVE ANY

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Our Father’s Day tradition is based on telling my kids that the best Father’s Day gift to me would be just getting together with the family. We all gather together each year to enjoy Kansas City barbecue and each other’s company (I do, however, expect real presents too.)

I look forward to Father’s Day when my dad comes into town and four generations of the Sandy family get together at the same time.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER AND ALL RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL WERE LIFTED, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? If I could go anywhere this summer, it would be to Italy. My wife, Becky, and I had a great trip to Sicily arranged for last April, but the recent circumstances caused it to be canceled.

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER AND ALL RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL WERE LIFTED, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? I would go out to dinner at a local restaurant with my family, and then to another restaurant with friends. Spending time with family and friends and supporting our local restaurants is something I’m looking forward to this summer!

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Letter from the Editor SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE, AND WARM SUNNY DAYS ARE CALLING MY NAME. After the spring we just experienced with a standstill on all activities, sports and a

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down and ride bikes every day, hike, fish and try games we didn’t know we would enjoy so much. In the midst of the obvious devastation of the past few months, there has been a part of this time period that has been a positive experience for many families that needed to slow down and enjoy life together in a different way—a time that was reminiscent of our own childhoods when things were a little simpler. Growing up, my family had a lake cabin in Council Grove. If we weren’t at the 3&2 baseball fields for my brothers’ games, we were at that cabin. There wasn’t anything fancy about the place— actually quite the contrary, but to me it was the greatest place on earth. We spent endless summer days swimming off the dock, floating in tubes, playing volleyball and croquet, laying under a shade tree or driving into town to get an

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FEATURES 12 Behind the Brush with Cody Wheelock

18 Rustic escape in the heart of the city The Rock Island Trail provides a much-needed reprieve

30 Summer Eats In the Kitchen with Lauren Lane

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Back to the Basics CODY WHEELOCK DEVELOPED THE CORE PROGRAM, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO EXPLORE A CLASSICAL STYLE OF ART BY FIRST LEARNING BASIC SKILLS.

AN ARTIST AND ART INSTRUCTOR, WHEELOCK’S TEACHING CAREER BEGAN IN NEBRASKA WHERE HE TAUGHT IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING IN OMAHA AND FREMONT, AT THE JOSLYN ART MUSEUM AND EVENTUALLY OPENED A HOME STUDIO TO MEET DEMAND FOR ART CLASSES, ALL WHILE PRODUCING HIS OWN COMMISSION WORK FOR CLIENTS. In order to focus on private instruction and his commission work, Wheelock and his family decided to move to Lee’s Summit last summer and opened Fount Atelier of Fine Art.

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“Students meet here in my studio on a weekly basis and work through their own pace on this curriculum that I call the Core Program,” he says. “We’ve been doing it for a few months now, classes have continued to grow and students are seeing fantastic results.” His Core Program curriculum is built around the 19th-century French academic method and is divided into eight modules. It’s sequential, so students start with basic skills, such as how to properly sharpen a pencil, and work their way up. Wheelock begins with an emphasis on execution. “It’s all about how do we actually create something that’s made with a lot of skill because one turn off people have sometimes with contemporary art is they’ll look at it and they’ll say, ‘Well, my kid could do that,’” he says. “We need to make sure that when we create something, we’re doing it with skill. So many teachers nowadays want to push the creativity part of it and the expression part of it. But 100, 150 years ago they actually pushed the skill building part first because it was their opinion that in order to really have no limits to what you could express and be creative with—you had to actually have the tools to do it first.” While students enrolled in the Core Program meet weekly, either in-person or online, Font Atelier also offers workshops and drop-in sessions for those interested in less of a time commitment. In addition to teaching, Wheelock does commission work for clients in the classical style. He acknowledges that portrait photography can capture a subject’s personality but something different is captured in a painted portrait. “A properly executed portrait could literally last centuries—it’s something that could be passed down as a family heirloom,” he says. “So the uniqueness of it, and almost the timeless quality of it, is one of the things I love about doing commissioned work.” No matter a student’s skill level, Wheelock believes three things are necessary to be a successful artist: a positive attitude, perseverance and being coachable. “Growing up as the ‘art kid,’ I always loved to draw and paint stuff,” Wheelock says. “It never really seemed all that intimidating to me. But as I got into teaching, I really

“ We n e e d t o m a ke s u r e t h a t when we create something, w e’r e d o i n g i t w i t h s k i l l . ”

came to understand how... when I went into a math class, to me that was like, ‘Oh god, here we go,’ because math was not my strong suit—I’m very right-brained. But people are that way in an art class sometimes because it’s very uncomfortable, and no one wants to look bad. So it’s just very intimidating. What I always tell students when I talk to them is that you may look at this artwork and think, ‘I can never do that.’ But guaranteed — they could.” CONTINUED >

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OUR TOWN ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON

rustic escape in the heart of the city THE ROCK ISLAND TRAIL PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED REPRIEVE AFTER A SEASON OF STAYING AT HOME THERE IS NO DOUBT WE ALL NEED A

railroad was there. After all, the Chicago,

GETAWAY AFTER THIS PAST SPRING.

Rock Island and Pacific Railroad main-

Traveling is still tricky, but you do not always

tained the corridor from 1904 to 1981.

have to go far to feel refreshed. A quick

Today, the woods around the trail hide

excursion can do a quarantined-weary soul

the city sights from view and provide a

good, and perhaps one of the best places to

great habitat for the birds that produce the

find that reprieve in Lee’s Summit is on the

soundtrack for the area. Many homeown-

Rock Island Trail.

ers whose property backs up the trail have

The trail has been open for a year now and cuts through the heart of Lee’s Summit,

built pathways from their backyards to the trail for easy access.

currently stretching for 6.5 miles on the old

Every now and then one is jolted back into

Rock Island railroad line from Brickyard

the city as the trail crosses Ward Road and

Road in Kansas City to Jefferson Street in

Longview Road, takes a bridge over Third

Lee’s Summit. It is most accessible from the

Street and passes under an I-470 bridge.

Hartman Park trailhead off Pryor Road, and

Yet those streets and highways quickly pass

there is another trailhead off 98th Street.

from view, and a walker or rider can find

Despite being located entirely in an urban

themselves taking in the sights once again.

area, when exploring the trail one (almost)

The trail is expanding soon, and by

feels as if they have completely left the city

early next year it will continue north for

for a rural setting.

another 7.1 miles to the Truman Sports

A winding river provides beautiful sights

Complex. This will result in a 13.5-mile trail.

and endless opportunities for kids to

Additionally, it will connect with the Little

explore and get muddy. The long tunnel on

Blue Trace Trail, thus making an expansive

the northern end of the trail is not only pic-

trail system in Jackson County.

turesque, it also helps one imagine what

Brent Hugh, executive director with the

the area must have been like when the

Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation,

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The long-term goal for the trail is for it to continue southeast from Lee’s Summit through Greenwood and into Pleasant Hill, which will allow it to connect with the Rock Island spur of the Katy Trail. This will require another eight miles of trail, and those plans are all still in the conceptual stages and could take several years to complete. Yet when the trail is finally completed, there will be a trail system based on old railroad lines that will stretch uninterrupted from Kansas City all the way across the state to the St. Louis area. While we are all figuring out our “new normal,” frequenting the Rock Island Trail and enjoying local scenery can be a refreshing part of life going forward for Lee’s Summit residents.

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AS LEE’S SUMMIT’S ONLY CATHOLIC K-8 GRADE SCHOOL, OUR LADY OF THE PRESENTATION STANDS OUT BUT NEVER STANDS ALONE. “We are a community, and families realize the importance of this now more than ever,” says Principal Jodi Briggs along with Assistant Principal Marianne Organ. “We pray together, learn together, grow together and take care of each other.” Like other Missouri schools, OLP closed for the remainder of the school year during the pandemic. When the school closure order was first issued, the OLP students were on spring break, but the teachers didn’t get much of one. They returned to school early to learn the educational platforms for remote learning that continued through the last day of school on May 15. “Like anything new, there were challenges and hurdles to overcome,” Briggs and Organ say, “but the OLP community has been amazing in working together to ensure the best possible learning experience in the given situation.” The school also adapted its graduation for 8th graders held on May 14 to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions while still providing a memorable ceremony for its graduating class. “We pray our doors will be open to welcome students in August, but we will prepare for what might be,” they add. “We’ll review and evaluate what was successful and improve any areas in case remote learning presents itself again in the future.” With an enrollment of 472 students, OLP feeds into St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School built in 2017. OLP also receives students from the church’s Early Childhood Center (ages 1-5) which currently enrolls 220 children. Briggs and Organ say they’re proud of OLP’s faith-based education and high academic standards as evidenced by its national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School by the Dept. of Education. They’re also proud how the school came together with the Lee’s Summit community in 2013 to win $500,000 in the Kohl’s Campaign. “Most importantly, we’re proud how we work together for the best interest of the students,” they say. “We have minimal staff turnover, strong, steady enrollment and families who make sacrifices to send their students here. While we welcome students of all faiths, we provide a Catholic education that enables students to live their faith daily through religion class, weekly liturgies and organized school activities.” After 12 years as principal, Briggs plans to transition to St. Michael High School in the fall as its full-time principal, and Organ will step into the role of principal at OLP after sharing duties with Briggs this year. Both women are lifelong area Catholic educators. Briggs taught upper middle school at OLP for four years while earning a master’s degree in School Leadership. She became OLP principal in 2008. Organ, a graduate of Avila College, began her teaching career at Archbishop O’Hara High School teaching English and theology and served as assistant

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principal for 12 years at Cristo Rey High School before joining OLP. Both educators agree that the most rewarding aspects of their roles is touching peoples’ lives. “We manage many aspects of planning including the calendar, curriculum, textbook purchasing, marketing, fundraising, etc., but my favorite part of my job is the relationships we build,” Organ says. Briggs agrees and especially enjoys morning drop off. “Father Tom, Mrs. Organ and I greet the students each morning, rain, sleet or snow,” she adds. “We know every child by name, and the hugs, stories and smiles CONTINUED >

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FAITH REFLECTIONS (CONTINUED) are the best way to start the day. And I always love when our graduates return and share their high school experiences.”

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ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON

WHEN STUDENTS IN LEE’S SUMMIT LEFT

sense of consistency for students and been able to share their

SCHOOL FOR SPRING BREAK IN MARCH,

expertise with other educators.

NO ONE KNEW HOW QUICKLY THINGS

“It’s really been incredible because we’ve ended up being a

WOULD CHANGE AND THAT IT WOULD

consultant for so many teachers in school districts that weren’t

BE THEIR LAST DAY OF IN-PERSON

getting a lot of assistance,” says co-owner Tamla Masters.

CLASSES FOR THE YEAR. With the move to virtual learning, Club Z! was able to quickly

Most importantly, Club Z! is seeking to ensure students keep their minds engaged.

shift to online tutoring sessions to help ensure

“We wanted to send a message that it’s important everyone

students continued in their academic growth.

keeps learning,” Richardson says. “Those kiddos who stay still

“We are always moving and changing to

what our clients need,” says co-owner Jayme Richardson. Club Z! has been offering full-service K-12 tutoring for students

in Lee’s Summit—and all over the Kansas City area—for 14 years.

from March to August are really going to feel it.” Both of Kim Brummett’s children have worked with Club Z! over the years, and she said she appreciates how it has given them a boost in their academic achievement.

Their most frequent request is for math tutoring, and they offer a

“They have been able to give my kids a better understanding of

math prep program each summer to give students a jumpstart

the concepts they are learning in school,” Brummett says. “They

on what they will be learning in the fall. Additionally, they offer a

help them stay on track and get them further ahead and under-

popular ACT prep program.

stand concepts they are getting ready to work on.”

Until recently, these services were exclusively in-person,

Brummett’s son Connor will be a senior at Lee’s Summit West

primarily meeting in the homes of students. This spring when

and has been working through math with the help of his tutor.

meeting in homes was no longer an option, Club Z! put Kayla

He said he was able to FaceTime his tutor frequently and receive

Hopkins, one of the tutors, in charge of developing a plan for the

answers to all his questions during the school closure. He often

business to offer virtual services. Hopkins began to research

works ahead in the school curriculum, so tutoring helps him make

available platforms and how they work. With Hopkins’ insight

sense of concepts that have yet to be explained in class.

and expertise, they were ready to go virtual and continue services after spring break. “It provides another set of tools in our tool belt for tutors, students and families,” Hopkins says. “It provides a very accessible way for tutors to connect with our families.”

“Club Z has helped me tremendously in my academics, giving me a different point of view on learning different topics and overall helping me understand everything more and more every time I have tutoring,” Connor says. While the philosophy of Club Z! is that students do their best

In fact, Hopkins said she was able to set up tutoring sessions

learning in-person, and the company looks forward to resuming

the same day during the school closure given the flexibility of

such services, Club Z! has been a resource for families during a

virtual options. Through this, they have been able to provide a

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CREATING A STYLED PARTY TABLE DOES NOT NEED TO BE EXPENSIVE OR COMPLICATED TO BE BEAUTIFUL. In my opinion, setting up a styled table only requires two things. One—all food is taken out of its original packaging by placing them in containers from your own kitchen or thrifting what you don’t have. Two— elevation is used to display food by using cake stands, bowls that are flipped upside-down, or food risers to make extra serving space without needing a larger table. Both of these tricks will instantly create a beautiful party display without much expense or effort.

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DISPLAY & SERVING ITEMS: + Balloon Garland Kit and balloon pump + Handwritten sign (instructions on @silvertoothfarmhome on instagram—spoiler alert, you don’t need good handwriting for this because it’s tracing.) + Glassware (I found mine at a local thrift store, but you can easily buy new root beer mugs or sundae glasses.) + Bistro Ice Cream Spoons + Cake stands and food display risers (I found beautiful wooden display risers on Etsy.) + Glass containers (to display ice cream toppings) + Mini crock pot (for keeping hot fudge hot) + Napkins + Paper straws + Party hats SHOPPING LIST (ICE CREAM SUNDAES & ROOT BEER FLOATS): + Vanilla ice cream (pre-scooped and placed over ice for ease of guests) + Bottled root beer (don’t forget a bottle opener) + Hot fudge + Additional sauces (such as white chocolate or caramel) + Whipped cream + Rainbow sprinkles + M&M’s (or other candy topping) + Maraschino cherries + Waffle cone cups (opt.) + Brownie crumbles (opt.) + Sugar cookies (opt.) For more entertaining and decorating ideas, visit @Silvertoothfarmhomes on Instagram

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