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Letter from the Creative Director

SEPTEMBER 2016 creative director

Angela Broockerd | Angela.Broockerd@LifestylePubs.com photography director

C

raft beer has deep roots that go back centuries in time, and its increasing popularity is being called a 'beer revolution' by many. Recipes are created and refined by master brewers until they are perfect, and consumers are preferring a wide variety of flavorful, quality ingredients. There are so many variations of grains, hops, malt and process that it literally has infinite possibilities, and brew masters are able to devote attention and creativity to produce artisan quality beer.

Local breweries combine tradition with fun new twists that entertain our palates. Their unique, local talents are further amplified through witty names and beautiful custom artwork.There are more styles and options available, and the innovation by craft brewers have exploded with choices such as wild and sour beers, chocolate stouts, seasonal flavors, coffee IPA’s, and the list goes on.

Kansas City has no shortage of craft breweries, and the charm and creative style of each brew master gives us an array of local choices. When you pick-up a glass pulled from your local brewery, you are literally drinking art that is founded on tradition and time. We picked a few local breweries to highlight this month for our craft beer issue, but there are several other great ones here in KC worth visiting as well, so go out and try something new!

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September 2016

28 40 Departments

28 Craft Beer

Discovering Local brews in KC

40 HotSpot

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Good Times

Ibis Bakery

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Inspired By

44 Bella Patina

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Trend Setter

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Sold Properties

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Local’s Choice

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Hops & Vine

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Food & Wine

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Hot Spot

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Open House

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

One local family's dream of opening a vintage store becomes a reality.

58 FCKC’s Amy Rodriguez

KC pro soccer player, gives workout tips.

62 More Than Baseball

An area baseball team's story of coming together for a greater cause.

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hen the party's over, what do you do with all the empty wooden wine crates? Well this fun project will solve your

problem. A trendy coffee table is one such piece of furniture that can transform the look, feel and style of a whole room. Let's face it, building a coffee table may not be at the top of your TO DO list, but once you read this easy "How To", you may be inspired to finish off that last bottle of wine in the crate! Let's get started...

Supplies needed 3/4 Inch Plywood cut to the size of your crates once assembled 4 Wooden Crates, mine are from Michaels, but recycle if you can 4 Caster Wheels, size is your choice 1 Inch Wood Screws and Washers Screwdriver Stain or Paint of your choice Paint Brush Optional Satin Polyurethane Optional Glass Top

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Coffee Table

FUN PROJECT + WOODEN WINE CRATES = COFFEE TABLE WITH STORAGE AND CHARACTER

STEP 1 Screw a caster in each corner of the plywood

STEP 2 Stain or paint the crates and plywood, and let them dry.

STEP 3 Arrange the crates into a square by laying them on the long side with the top of the crate facing out. Screw the crates to each other on the inside slats. Once complete, all 4 crates should be one solid unit.

STEP 4 Turn the crate unit upside down. Align the plywood upside down on the crates. Screw the plywood and crate together along the edges.

Flip the entire piece over and voila! There are also two additional options you may choose. If you want a sheen to your stain, you can add a satin polyurethane. My favorite is the Wipe On Polyurethane by Minwax. You may also choose to have a piece of glass cut for the top to add stability. If you do not add the glass top, there will be a hollow square in the center with the plywood as the base. This can be decorated to your personal style such as decorative pebbles or a plant. It would also be a great place to stash the TV remotes!

There are several versions of this DIY project online. Thank you to my friends at Removeandreplace.com for making it simple.

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A.L.C Gaucho pant $450

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Recently SOLD Johnson County Properties Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

DOM*

%Sold/List

Beds

Baths

Mission Farms

$1,625,000

$1,440,000

158

88%

5

5.1

Highlands Creek

$1,380,000

$1,300,000

415

94%

5

5.1

Estates of Gleneagles

$1,250,000

$1,300,000

1

104%

5

5.2

Highlands Ranch

$1,100,000

$1,200,000

6

109%

5

5.1

Mills Farm

$1,200,000

$1,095,000

93

91%

6

5.1

Mills Farm

$1,100,000

$1,080,000

28

98%

6

6.1

Hallbrook Village

$899,000

$865,000

193

96%

3

3.1

Hallbrook Farms

$949,000

$864,500

187

91%

5

4.2

Apple Valley Estates

$829,000

$824,000

5

99%

6

4.1

Lionsgate-The Links

$775,000

$735,000

318

94%

5

4.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.

Statistics from 7/1/2016 - 7/31/2016. DOM = Days on Market

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The

GRID

A Collaborative Workspace

ARTICLE JENNY WOLFF | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS “Mention this article and receive a free day-pass.”

— Jennifer Stearns, The GRID Community Manager Johnson County’s first collaborative workspace – The GRID – will amaze you. Promise. It is tucked into a retail strip at 12022 Blue Valley Parkway in Overland Park. When you drive up, bold GRID signage states that you have arrived. Potted palms along the walk signal that you’re entering a different style of space. Open the door and be prepared to be wowed!

The GRID is classy, casual and comfortable. It’s warm, welcoming and winsome. The curved, brushed aluminum desk is softened immediately by the gracious greeting from The GRID’s community coordinator, Vanessa Louangboribourne. “May I take you on a tour?”

Louangboribourne asks.

To my right is a coffee bar. All around, is an array of sensory stimulators. Do I smell waffles? “Yes,” said Louangboribourne. “Last night we hosted our first community event for members ----“Whisky and Waffles.” At once, I feel jazzed and calmed, motivated

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THE GRID (CON TI N UED)

in cities across the country. “We started construction on The GRID after fully understanding

nt a w le of a p eo art hey P T p “ el ity. uild e f , n to mu to b ips m h t co wan ons hen i at nd w ose l a th ps, re g in shi rk d n il o bu atio a w ay m l re aps ion ll,” t e rh . pe nec as w am h n co pen Need p ha a id s

and able to focus. This work center exudes professionalism.

“We love the way it turned out,” said owner and developer Danny Needham. Needham is an entrepreneur who grew up in Texas and then played football on scholarship at Kansas State. Eleven years ago he opened Solera Salon and Spa, luxury rental suites for hair and spa professionals and opened the Overland Park location 3 years ago. Needham has been studying co-working environments for years, visiting them

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what this market lacked in work space.”

“The 1990s style of renting an office, sharing a receptionist, and pitching in for payment of faxes and copies is antiquated and stale,” said Needham. “Today, self-motivated and self-directed entrepreneurs want a cool space of their own. They want a place where they can relax, focus and really get the job done.”

“We offer open areas, comfy couches and seating, and some rooms behind glass walls,” said Jennifer Stearns, The GRID Community Manager. “The concept is co-working with options to meet your budget. This allows your company to grow and shrink with few lease obligations.”

Start small with a membership for as little as $200 a month. Reserve a desk for $400, which includes lockable storage and the use of six conference rooms, a quiet area, open space and the mezzanine. Private offices are available 24/7. They start at $800 a month

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and come with access to 6 conference rooms. “We also offer a $25 day-rate, which is convenient for parents who work from home,” said Stearns. “Mention this article and receive a free day-pass.”

In the business center, you can copy, scan, print and shred. In the kitchenette, refrigerate your lunch, warm it in the microwave or grab a cup of coffee. The attached commercial kitchen boasts a six-burner stove, grill, and standard and convection ovens. It is available to caterers at $50 per hour.

The GRID is a great spot for corporate and social events, management trainings,

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Local’s Choice

ToRN LABeL B R E W I N G

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ARTICLE PROVIDED | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

T

orn Label Brewing Company is a

We are informed by a diverse range

craft brewery founded in 2014 and

of influences as brewers and beer

located in downtown Kansas City's

travelers, and we filter those distinctive

Crossroads Arts District. The major-

stylistic approach through a thoroughly

ity of beer produced at Torn Label is

Midwestern sensibility that balances

distributed throughout the city to bars

experimentation

and restaurants in both Kansas and

Featured beer: Monk & Honey

with

accessibility.

Missouri, but we also feature an on-site

Our version of a Belgian Blonde

tasting room open to the public during

Ale or Abbey Single balances the

limited hours Thursday through Sunday. soft sweetness of honey with the Travis Moore, Brewmaster/

Our tasting room highlights our year-

floral aromatics of German hops and

Co-owner and Rafi Chaudry

round lineup along with special brews

estery Belgian yeast, producing a

available only on-site.

unique tea and honey quality. While

CEO/Co-owner

At Torn Label, we take pleasure in cre-

many monks use Belgian candi sugar

ating beers that entice craft beer drink-

to fortify their beers, we utilize local

ers - both novice and expert - towards

honey give this beer a distinctively

new and exciting flavor experiences.

Midwestern twist.

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Local’s Choice

(CON TI N U ED)

kansas city’s local Brews SAMPLED BY:

BEER NAME:

BREWERY:

STYLE:

Angela Broockerd

Monk & Honey Torn Label

PRICE TAG:

Belgian Single with Honey

WHAT’S THE FLAVOR:

A slight smack of sweetness, followed by a bright dash of Belgian yeast esters.

$5 for 16oz ABV:

6.1 %

APPEARANCE: LIGHT

DARK

AROMA:

Soft and floral FINAL COMMENTS: WOULD TASTE BEST WITH:

Cheese courses, fresh fruit, lighter pastas, seafood OVERALL:

A perfect combination of approachable yet complex. Food-friendly yet delicious on its own

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Traditionally, Belgian monks use candi sugar to sweeten their abbey ales, but the local honey used by Kansas City’s Torn Label Brewing Co produces a unique tea and honey quality here. Monk & Honey is a delectable blend of old world brewing traditions and new school ingenuity. Available only on draft at the moment but keep your eye open for cans in the future.

Photo by Paul Versluis

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Hops & Vine

Red Crow

Brewery

T

he idea for Red Crow Brewing Company

was born around 2010 after Chris and Mistie Roberts

were sharing beer Chris had brewed with Mistie's parents, Joe and Loretta Fisher. After a few drinks, the idea of opening a brewery seemed brilliant and like an opportunity they couldn't pass up. Between the Roberts' family growing and the discussion of a couple of other partners, it took a few years to get all of the initial details worked out, but once they did, the ball was rolling, and things began to fall into place.

PHOTOGRAPHY TODD RIGGINS

Chris has been brewing since 2008, and he is the head brewer for Red Crow Brewing Company. He has won several awards for his Belgian Blonde (Isabelle) and Rye Porter (Elaine) between festivals and competitions. Everyone has their part they play to keep the brewery running.

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All our beers are named after influential

women

in our life, whether that be a family member, a teacher or a great friend. We like to match the lady with the style of beer! Everyone has their favorite lady, and it is fun to see who our new customers pick as theirs!

Red Crow has a beautiful outdoor space and an inviting taproom environment that we hope creates a fun place for those new to craft beer, and those that have been enjoying it for years, can come together and have a good discussion about great craft beer!

You can visit RedCrow at 20561 South Lone Elm Road, Spring Hill, KS

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Food & Wine

The Communal Loaf LENEXA’S IBIS BAKERY BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH BREAD ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS

I

bises, a group of dark, long-legged wading birds, are known to eat in community. So it’s no surprise that when you walk into bustling Ibis Bakery -- the bird’s namesake -- on a Sunday morning, you’re greeted with tables full of patrons chatting, carefully-crafted pastries lining the counter, rustic hand-baked loaves filling the shelves, and busy bakers creating the hands-on, artisan bread that makes this bakery — started by Chris and Kate Matsch in the back of a coffee shop — unique.

THE BUSINESS

What started nearly three years ago as a bread-and-toast operation in the back of adjacent Black Dog Coffeehouse owned by Chris’s parents, has turned into an energetic, small-batch bakery putting a unique, French-inspired spin on your average loaf.

“A lot of our stuff is done using very traditional methods, so that’s one of our core identities,” Chris says. “The style that we produce is very old-loaf style — the way people used to make bread — in big troughs, mixed by hand and formed.”

The difference in Ibis Bakery’s breads and croissants, though, is in the au levain name, a style that uses a mild sourdough starter that — after the complete 30-hour process — improves the flavor, yields a higher water content and renders the bread’s grains more digestible.

In addition to a traditional German-style rye bread, Ibis also bakes a cracked corn porridge bread, available February through October, utilizing an ancient Aztec and Mayan process called nixtamalization, during which locally-procured corn is soaked in an alkaline solution to bring out the natural flavor of the corn, cooked and then baked into the bread. The cracked corn porridge bread switches out CONTINUED >

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for a holiday loaf, an oat porridge bread and a spiced rye loaf from November through Valentine’s Day. Although Chris says Ibis’ cheese ciabatta and cranberry walnut breads are popular among customers, because of the time and thought put into each bread, “no one is more special than another.”

THE PASTRIES

Ibis isn’t just about the bread. With trained bakers and pastry chefs, the bakery’s dynamic pastry program has products that rotate every couple weeks and are available daily at Black Dog Coffeehouse.

The bakery’s best-selling item is its Kouign Amann, a traditional pastry from Brittany, France that incorporates sugar and butter with a higher salt content that is laminated in layers and caramelizes as it bakes. A filled version of the popular product is available on Saturdays.

“What excites me about the pastries is one of the reasons we’re able to rotate them out and make them more dynamic,” Chris says. “That’s where we’re really able to showcase the ingredients we get from farms around the city.”

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Because Ibis intentionally keeps production small -with a maximum threshold of 200-300 loaves daily -- to ensure that the baker who starts with the bread is with it throughout its entire process, it doesn’t currently sell its bread at local stores. However, the bakery does have a stand at the Brookside Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, and at the Overland Park market on Wednesdays. They also supply to Plate in Brookside.

Ibis invites customers to participate in pizza night — a different, creative outlet for its bakers — on Tuesday nights starting at 6 p.m., at which customers typically have an option between a white pizza and a red pizza for $12 each.

“Most of our bakers have food backgrounds — so they’ve worked in restaurants — and we have an oven that sits idle in the evenings,” Chris says. “All of the ingredients feature whatever we get from the markets that weekend or from our farm connections.”

One pizza serves two people, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis, Chris says, usually selling out by 7 p.m.

The Future Ibis Bakery plans to open a new facility on the northwest corner of 17th and Grand in downtown Kansas City next spring. Partnering with Messenger Coffee Company, the location will be a coffee roasting and bakery production facility where you’ll be able to see coffee being roasted, and where Ibis Bakery will mill its own flour from local farms to use in its pastries — in which Chris says the bakery is putting a lot of energy to create new items.

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The West Bottoms is home to over 20 shops that feature vintage & repurposed shopping and Bella Patina, the fourth store to open, was one of the forerunners of this incredible revitalization of this historic area. Yet the story of Bella Patina is more than just one of incredible growth and success, it’s the story of a family pursuing a dream.

Bella Patina is owned by six members of one family, the Allen family. Megan Allen retells what it was like to decide to embark on this journey. “We knew that we loved styling our own homes with vintage decor, and we had fallen in love with the ambiance of this historic area. But our family roots were from suburban Johnson County and there was always the question of whether people would get over the stigma that this area carried. We decided that it was worth the risk to work and invest in an area that we could help to have a rebirth.”

When the Allen family gathered to open Bella Patina it was started on a shoestring budget and the hopes of seeing a vision become a reality. The Allens took a vacant old 5,000 square foot space and did some quick renovations and then put out ads on craigslist looking for vendors.

When Bella Patina opened in April of 2011 they only had 8 vendors and a whole lot of hope. That hope wasn’t just wishful thinking, over the course of the next three years they would add 20,000 square feet across three floors grow to over 75 vendors and would begin seeing an average of 15,000 people venturing across the city and region to shop. This came with a constant commitment to focusing on the experience that Bella Patina would offer.

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something that could be enjoyed by multiple generations of a family. “The best thing for us is when we see three generations shopping together and finding something that fits each of their styles.” says Nick Allen.

Whether you find your tastes leaning toward the shabby chic looks made popular by Joanna Gaines, or if you find yourself more drawn to mid century modern or industrial, you can find something to fit any style.

This once-a-month show allows for the vendors to replenish their spaces so you can expect to find unique pieces every single month. Vendors focus on offering unique items at fair prices, which is why the motto of the West Bottoms is “Buy it when you see it, because it won’t be there when you come back”. But this shop isn't just home to vintage & antique finds, the Allens have been passionate to find people who make their own products.

Jacob Allen says “As a family that owned a small business that has had so much exposure, we wanted to give an opportunity to other small family owned businesses to share in what we’ve experienced.” Which is why their third floor General Store was born, to feature local makers & artisans.

Ryan and Jess Mead, owners of Tyler Kingston Wood + Supply Co, started their business out of their garage selling their home decor online until they could both quit their jobs to focus on their business.

The Meads joined the General Store so customers can shop a selection of their goods all while they continue to expand their brand to new people. “We love that we can provide a platform for people to show off what they love doing. For some it’s just a hobby and for others it’s how they make a living.They get to be seen by a large audience and we get to have cool products exclusive to our store. It’s a win-win.” says Nick.

The Allens wanted to give people an experience that was more than shopping, but a whole day outing for the family. “As the neighborhood grew and so did our store, we saw a need to help our customers not feel rushed away when they got hungry. That’s when we knew we needed

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Bella Sposa Vintage Bridal

to add a restaurant into our store.” Amy Allen said that during the growth of the neighborhood there was a drawing of food trucks to provide meals to hungry shoppers, but there wasn’t anywhere to sit down away from the elements and have something good to eat. Chad and Kira Montouri of Painted Rooster reached out to the Allens looking for a place to serve food and the timing was perfect.

Serving breakfast staples like biscuits and gravy and breakfast burritos and lunch favorites pulled pork tacos and cuban sandwiches and baked goods all made fresh in house. “It’s the perfect fit, we are impressed by the food they serve and we love that they are also a family business.” said James Allen.

The Allens continue to add new experiences with bar service provided by Embrace The Grape, a beverage catering company, serving beer and wine and for the creative people the Allens have partnered with The Makery KC, hosting a series of DIY workshops inside the store. “We want our customers to have fun, that’s why we are always looking for new ways to make Bella Patina different.” said Tim Allen.

For Megan, with a background in bridal, she created Bella Sposa, a vintage-inspired bridal show inside Bella Patina. “I wanted to have a show that wasn’t like the bridal shows you typically see.” said Megan. Bella Sposa features wedding professionals that specialize in unique approaches to wedding services that pair with their vintage-inspired theme. There’s also a runway fashion show highlighting designers from bridal shops like The Gown Gallery to inspire brides on current vintage-inspired fashion bridal trends. And of course, brides have exclusive access to shop all of Bella Patina outside of the First Friday Weekend crowds.

“Think about how decor serves as the backdrop to the story of your life. That dresser you had in your room when you were growing up, the table you had family meals around, the chair you rocked your baby in, this is what we hope the purchases become for our customers.

There’s something beautiful about adding your own story to the history of a piece.” Nick Allen said.

As the sun sets on Friday evening in the West Bottoms the lights glow around the door of Bella Patina and the after-work crowd is makes their way into the warehouse to find something special.

Meanwhile, in the back of the shop vendors are carrying in new merchandise to prepare for the influx of crowds to arrive on Saturday and Sunday.

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rlene Ladegaard, an award-winning interior designer and her design team at Design Connection, Inc. brought this 1970s-Overland Park home up to date with an open f loor plan and transitional furnishings that capitalized the existing features of the home such as large windows and the beautiful scenery of the backyard.

“The client told us, ‘Just do it, I trust you,’” said Arlene. “That makes such a difference in the result. My team and I were able to implement everything from the biggest decision to the smallest detail – from the initial plan to the last accessory in place.” Often times, homeowners who attempt to get remodeling projects on their own get bogged down, frustrated, and overwhelmed, and “it’s important to hire someone you trust who can see the whole vision,” Arlene added.

Although the client had lost his wife, he wanted to stay in his home.

“It was a beautiful space on five acres, but his house was outdated with a typical 70’s style. He had always wanted to remove the interior wall and open up the space, but he quickly realized he needed help.

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in classic silhouettes in masculine and crisp color palette of gray and navy. A load-bearing wall that once divided the kitchen and the great room was removed to allow the main floor to flow seamlessly and accommodate entertaining family and friends for the holidays.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle

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Q&A WITH FCKC & USWNT ALL-STAR, AMY RODRIGUEZ.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Kansas City...the crisp air & colorful trees provide a beautiful backdrop for hours, upon hours of... youth sports. True story, fall is crazy busy for this (sorta) soccer mom and I struggle to find the time the time to make my own workouts a priority. This year, I called in a professional for some extra motivation & tips. Amy Rodriguez not only plays forward for our FCKC women’s professional soccer club, but has also played in over 100 games for the U.S. National Team AND she has played in 2 previous Olympic games! Amy scored the winning goals in both the 2014 & 2015 NWSL Championship games for FCKC. Most impressively, Amy just gave birth to her 2nd baby in the past 3 years.

How does Amy Rodriguez juggle it all and what time-saving tips does she have for the rest of us? Check it out: HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR POST BABY COME-BACK?

“With my pregnancies, I stopped playing contact soccer around 3-4 months pregnant. I was able to still do some light weightlifting and Pilates 2 times a week, as well as walking everyday to get cardio.

It was important for me to stay toned and stay fit as best I could throughout pregnancy so I could have a quick and healthy recovery after delivery. With my first baby, I waited, because the doctor required 6 weeks postpartum before resuming intense training.”

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU DURING THE SEASON?

“Wake up, breakfast is usually eggs and oatmeal.

Morning training session usually last about 2 hours.

I drink a protein shake or recovery drink post practice, and I like protein rich meals that help me get through a tough workout.

Rest and recovery to prepare for a game or the next day of training is important.

If I snack throughout the day it's usually Greek yogurt, PB and banana, or a protein bar.”

DO YOU GET A WORKOUT PROGRAMS FROM FCKC & USWNT? WHAT TYPES OF WORKOUTS DO THESE INCLUDE?

“My training regimen, when I'm not pregnant, is pretty intense. I usually only take off one day a week. Otherwise it's soccer training on the field or strength and agility training in the gym, everyday. The USWNT has a detailed and personalized workout for each player. My fitness coach sends them to me via email when I'm not in training camp and we are required to log our heart rate and wear GPS trackers to ensure we are completing our workouts and hitting the right heart rate zones.”

ANY TIPS ON HOW TO STILL LOOK GOOD WHILE SWEATING?

“I actually have permanent eyeliner which saves me a ton of time.

I can sweat, go swimming, or wake up first thing in the morning and look more refreshed. I'm very busy and I'm also super low maintenance, so any time savers are really appreciated! I've definitely mastered the hair bun for those days that I don't want to do my hair.”

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOE?

“I joke that you'll always find me in my Nike running shoes, because with 2 busy boys I'm always on the move. If I'm not pushing them around in a stroller, I'm chasing after my 2 year old or running up the stairs to get something. I wear Nike Free running shoes, because they're super comfy and I can wear them all day.”

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”I always have my water bottle on me at all times. I also keep 2 water jugs full in the house-one upstairs and one downstairs. With being an athlete you need lots of water, and being a breastfeeding athlete only increases your need for water.” ”Organize and prioritize. I love scheduling, because it eases my stress and I don't feel overwhelmed with the endless tasks and responsibilities that I have as a mom, wife, and athlete. I use a calendar and write up to-do lists and to-buy lists on my phone.” ”Get help either from family or a babysitter so you can get some you-time at the gym.

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Local Limelight

More Than Baseball.

HOW ONE TEAM CAME TOGETHER OFF THE FIELD FOR A BIGGER CAUSE ARTICLE TAMMY RICHARDS PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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aseball is often referred to as a game of failure. Because of this, it is important for players to develop perseverance and a positive mind set. They depend on teammates for encouragement and support. Statements like ”You’ve got this” or “Let’s pick him up” can be heard coming from dugouts at every level of the sport. The degree of adversity within the game can create a strong sense of loyalty among the players. This was certainly true for one Blue Valley team from Oxford Middle School.

While many of the boys had played together since Kindergarten, the current team was formed four years ago through Natural Baseball Academy in Olathe, KS. They play league games primarily in Blue Valley in addition to area tournaments. The players and their families developed relationships that transferred off the field as well. That closeness became vitally important in the fall of 2014 when the son of their head coach and teammate, Jacob Sprinkle, was diagnosed with lymphoma.

Jacob missed both the fall and summer baseball seasons, however his family had made the decision that they would remain committed to the team. While Jacob was unable to be there in person, he watched each game on the computer, iPad, or on occasion from a germ free vehicle parked in a “VIP” spot that had been saved for him by another family. His father, Eric, continued his coaching role, attending almost every game and practice, sometimes coming straight from the hospital. He always made the players his priority on the field.

The team reciprocated that dedication in many heartwarming ways. Each player wore Jacob’s number in lime green (the color for lymphoma) on their jerseys and wrote it in the batter’s box dirt. The parents had t-shirts made and brought Eric to tears when everyone surprised him by wearing them to a game. They also provided meals, and visits both at home and in the hospital.

“Most touching,” says Jacob’s mom Laura, “is that like us, they have become very passionate and philanthropic about cancer research and have donated money to Children’s Mercy Cancer Care Fund in Jacob’s honor.”

This passion was most likely sparked when Eric entered the team in the Alex Gordon Classic baseball tournament. Proceeds from the tournament are donated to the Alex’s

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Lemonade Stand Foundation For Childhood Cancer. It was a natural fit and the boys took the task of raising funds for this very seriously. The baseball program and administration of Blue Valley Northwest and Blue Valley School District supported their efforts as well.

They allowed the team to hold a lemonade stand fundraiser at a varsity baseball game and even closed down all other concessions.

For this year’s event they raised almost $9,000.

The team has adopted the motto, “more than baseball” conveying that while being a team involves working hard to learn and play a sport, it shouldn’t end there. Supporting each other, giving back to the community, being charitable and enjoying the time spent together are even more important than the game itself. They have become more than a team; they are a family. The Royals and Alex Gordon are both great examples of this and have allowed these young men to see these principals in motion on a bigger scale.

This experience has made an impact and left them with lessons that will last a lifetime. One player's mom, Kendall Burr, says it this way.

“Our boys have had a very personal reason to think outside themselves and act in ways for the benefit of others. They found it worthwhile to act for their friend and a cause.” When asked what he has learned, her son Isaac, commented “ When things are going bad, some kids have it a lot worse and they battle it.”

Currently Jacob is almost two years into his chemotherapy. He feels great and has resumed most activities with few restrictions and is on track to complete his treatment in January of 2017. He and his teammates are looking forward to another season., not only to play a game they love, but for the opportunity to continue raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer.

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ev Timmons was the school nurse at Shawnee Mission East High School in the mid-1980s when a student walked through her door concerned about the babies of the crack epidemic.

Timmons was the staff facilitator of East’s SHARE program, an innovative student club designed to promote community service. Kids were encouraged to take the initiative. East students began visiting a special needs nursery in Kansas City, Kan., to rock and cuddle babies born to drug addicts.

From this project and other early seeds, SHARE grew into the largest program of its kind in the nation. SHARE celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

“A kid will never forget the experience of cradling a baby in the inner city,” Timmons recently recalled. “They’ll always know there are people out there in need, and we’re all part of a larger community where people are suffering.”

After three decades, SHARE has become a cornerstone of Lancer life, although participation is completely voluntary. Each year, students take on 30 to 40 projects, ranging from a dodgeball tournament to benefit needy families at Christmas, to stuffing Harvesters “backsnacks,” to the “Jeans 4 Genes” fundraiser to fight rare genetic disorders—to name just a few.

Last autumn, the annual Senior Service Day drew an impressive 83 percent of the senior class on a day when school was out. Hundreds of students fanned out across the metro area to clean creeks, help hospice patients, visit the elderly and feed the homeless.

“It’s definitely played a role in who I’ve become as a person,” said Chase Tetrick, a member of the Class of 2017 who serves on SHARE’s executive board. “It used to be, ‘I have to make the soccer team, I have to play golf.’ ” Participation in the program has drawn him out of that adolescent bubble.

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“It’s really cool to be part of a group asking how we can affect more people in our community.”

Tetrick’s favorite project has been “School Buddies,” which partners SME students with elementary schools in the area. In a second grade class at Rosehill Elementary, Tetrick spent many early hours helping kids with their “morning work.” “I really got to know the kids, and that was great,” said Tetrick.

One thing that sets SHARE apart from other school-based community service programs is that the projects are completely student-planned and led. The only parental involvement: finding the money to pay for the logistics—which require coordination of hundreds of kids traveling to dozens of projects each year.

SHARE’s signature fundraiser is “Renovation Sensation,” a popular homes tour now in its 13th year. This year’s tour, on Sept. 14, features four homes in Old Leawood, Mission Hills and Fairway, showcasing the latest in designer and construction trends.

In the early days of SHARE, a group of boys approched Timmons with the bold notion of building an entire home for Habitat for Humanity. The project seemed overwhelming—starting with the $40,000 price tag for materials. But SME students got busy and raised the money through a 5K “Hab-A-Trot,” a giant rummage sale, and an invitation to donors to “sponsor” each two-by-four. The finished home would become known as “The House that East Built.”

As a nurse, Timmons felt that SHARE was part of helping kids be healthy. Teen drug use was an issue of national importance— Nancy Reagan urged Americans to “Just Say No”—and Timmons loved offering kids a safe and meaningful alternative.

Schools from across the U.S. have contacted SHARE leaders for tips on setting up similar programs of their own. But Timmons believes that East has one advantage that is hard to replicate: Johnson County. “That’s the blessing,” she said. “We can do it big because we live in such a giving community.”

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September SEPTEMBER 2-4

streets of downtown. Food and drinks will be available from down-

IRISH FEST

town vendors. Join us for the fun!

CROWN CENTER SQUARE Commemorate Kansas City's proud Celtic heritage with three days of

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music, dancing and exhibits. The festival will feature more than two

MOVIE IN THE PARK

dozen bands, playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Irish comics

STAGECOACH PARK

perform at Musical Theater Heritage. Festival hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.,

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us for a free movie in the

Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Call 816-561-7555 or

Park. Zootopia will be showing.

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SEPTEMBER 8-10

SEPTEMBER 23 - 25 PLAZA ART FAIR

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DOWNTOWN OLATHE

Dates: Friday, 9/23/16: 5pm -10pm, Saturday,

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9/24/16: 10am –10pm,Sunday, 9/25/16: 11am – 5pm

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The Plaza Art Fair is a three-day celebration of art, food, culture and

auto show and a parade are some of the activities to enjoy. Visit

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SEPT. 8-11 (TIMES VARY ON EACH DATE, SO CHECK WEBSITE FOR SPECIFICS)

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den. live jazz by Shades of Jade, one-of-a kind silent auction items.

HALLMARKET

Tickets are $75, and to purchase tickets or preview auction items,

CROWN CENTER SQUARE

go to: kccg.org/gardensatsunset .

A celebration of creativity and artistic talent. Around 100 Hallmark

SEPTEMBER 11

artists, photographers, sculptors and designers will display and offer their work for sale. Browse watercolor paintings, sculpture, textiles,

WHEELS & DREAMS CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW

jewelry, photography and more. This is the artists' personal work, out-

DOWNTOWN SHAWNEE JOHNSON DRIVE AND NIEMAN ROAD

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The 11th annual Wheels & Dream Car, Truck and Bike Show will fill the

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Parting Thoughts

Three Tips to re-direct your video game obsessed kid WORDS KELLYE CROCKETT

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y 10 year old son loves Minecraft. NO, really I mean he LOVES this video game. Playing, watching videos of other people playing, getting on servers and playing with other people.

If you are not yet aware of Minecraft here’s the general gist: Players “mine” for items that you use to “craft’ other items in a virtual world made entirely of one cubic meter sized blocks. You can build anything, and people do -- the Eiffel Tower? Mars? Horse land? Been there, done that.

My son’s love for this game verges on obsession. Or perhaps addiction? Or a passion for learning? The line is so very thin.

Rather than send him to video game rehab, I decided to look for ways to redirect his activity so we can call it a passion, not an addiction. Here are three tips and two cautions I found that might help direct your kiddo’s obsession back into the realm of a healthy passion for learning.

• Make it interactive --I bought him headphones with a microphone, set up his own YouTube Channel (with my account info for safety, of course!) and let him make his own gamer videos. The next thing I knew we were talking strategies to increase his viewership--optimal video length, marketing, nonlinear video editing, gifs, Flash, video recording software, online advertising. Way more interested dinner conversation than how you “crafted diamond armour”.

• Sneak in some learning -- I started suggesting Minecraft dioramas he could build. “So

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is it possible to build a scene from that Percy Jackson book you read?” “Can you recreate the one scene from that Avengers movie?” Slowly the conversation morphed from movies and books into historical themes. “What did Missouri look like when the pioneers were crossing the prairie?” I don’t think he would do this all the time, but we enjoyed seeing how his learning and playing intersected. Teachers have a bazillion ideas for using Minecraft for education. Check out: http://services.minecraftedu. com/wiki/Examples_by_Subject • Transferable skills -- Entry level Minecrafters craft, mid-level Minecrafters code the game into a completely new experience. Coding is still one of the hottest skills out there, and luckily we have Kansas City Coder Dojo, free kids coding classes in the Google Fiber Space on Saturday’s from 9:00 a.m.-noon. A complete schedule can be found here: coderdojokc.com/.

A word of caution about servers and YouTube channels -- When your child is playing on a server, connects through XBox, or posts a video on YouTube they may interact with people you do not know. No matter how old your child is, ALWAYS monitor these accounts. Online predators are real. Different Minecraft servers have different rules for communication. Pick the

right ones for your family. I knew I had been too lax when my son mentioned that two people on a server “broke up in Minecraft.” When my son posts a video to his YouTube channel, he goes by a pseudonym, never shows his face and never talks about anything that could identity his hometown, neighborhood or school. Safety first my friends!

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