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ith June being our men’s issue, coinciding with Father’s Day, I wanted to pay tribute to a phenomenal man in my life: my dad. My father is a man of few words, but when he speaks, people want to listen because he is full of wisdom and love. He listens to understand first and doesn’t always have to be understood. He is a natural peacemaker, and his humility is second to none. His incredibly humble and understanding nature is my favorite thing about him and constantly makes me so proud of the man he is. He seeks to understand difficult people and can find the good in absolutely anyone.
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My dad is a natural giver and will step up to help whenever there is a need and always acts like it isn’t a big deal at all. The need for credit for accomplishments or generous gestures does not exist with him, and he often gives in secret. He is so laid-back and positive, and his low-key, patient personality has always made me feel so secure. I don’t think I have ever seen him stressed in my life, and that says a lot for someone who raised 10 kids. Growing up my dad was always so much fun, and was known to go to great lengths to make up extravagant games, scavenger hunts and treasure maps for us to explore. He took an interest in any activity we were involved in and coached all of us in multiple sports. He was always present, always supportive and always ready to listen, even in our frustrating stages. I am barely scratching the surface about the man he is, but his influence in my life and the lives of my entire family will have an impact for generations to come. His character has made a lasting impression on all of us and is something we all strive to emulate. Thanks to all the men in our community that make a positive impact, big or small, on those around you. While you may not realize it in the moment, your contributions make a big difference.
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Eat Now ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS
WH E R E TO
BROBECKS BARBECUE
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t Brobecks, they do barbecue a little
Brobeck, who have been making their
differently. From their smoked meats
life-changing barbecue for over 25 years.
and special rub recipe to their custom
Doug started out competing on the bar-
sauces, everything is made in-house and
becue circuit in the 1980s where he won
served dry to ensure each bite is custom-
multiple awards, which lead to the opening
ized to perfection.
of Stilwell Smokehouse in 1992. It closed in
Barbecue has been a family tradition for father and son owners Doug and Dean
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2004. In 2007, Doug opened Brobecks BBQ in Overland Park with his son, Dean.
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There's no shortage of barbecue in the greater Kansas City area, but there's a reason this barbecue restaurant stands out among the rest. "The restaurant portrays a small-town atmosphere in the big city with a focus on great service and incredible barbecue," Doug says. "We prep all of our barbecue with our own custom rub and slow smoke all of our meats. We serve all of our meats dry without sauce and provide our customers with many different options of barbecue sauce to choose from." Sauces include a wide variety of local KC favorites and their two custom sauces, Carolina mustard and house barbecue. Many sauce lovers that cover their meal at other barbecue restaurants find very little sauce is needed, if any at all, at Brobecks. By focusing on the quality of the smoked meat versus just the flavor of barbecue sauce, you're guaranteed the best in the Midwest. Brobecks is known for mouthwatering burnt ends, smoked ribs, and pulled pork, but don't leave without trying their famous ham salad dip. "We sell several hundred pounds a week of ham salad alone as an appetizer dip, as a sandwich or accompanying any of our other meat options," Doug says. Lunch and dinner specials, which include which include smoked salmon, burnt end stew, smoked pork chops and smoked jumbo shrimp, are also a must-try. Finish your meal on a sweet note with carrot cake, chocolate cake or brownies made from scratch by Golden Boy, a local dessert company. All options can be topped with vanilla ice cream. Cater your next event and amaze your guests with Brobecks. They make hosting hassle-free by delivering
and arranging everything in a buffet setup. Base packages include two or three sliced meats and side dishes as well as your choice of bread and buns, house sauces and pickles. Choose between beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ham, ham salad, Polish sausage, or smokey Joe, which is a barbecue version of a sloppy Joe. Their classic sides include baked beans, cheesy corn, coleslaw and potato salad. If you're looking for additional or specialty items, custom packages are available upon request.
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V U O N O PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
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ansas may be hundreds of miles away from the
Mundo Nouvo has gained momentum through
Caribbean but, for guitarist Sean Mawhirter
Kansas City's music scene since releasing its
and flutist Guy Montes, the sounds emanat-
debut self-titled single last year.
ing from that region are ever-present in their
As part of its concept, they have attained 501
sprawling, multifaceted band: Mundo Nouvo
(c)(3) status through fiscal sponsorship and have
(pronounced moon-doe, new-voe).
teamed up with a partner charity: The Global
Mundo Nouvo is a music ensemble as well as an
Birthing Home Foundation (GBHF). Headquartered
arts organization that is devoted to a longstanding
in Overland Park, GBHF is a nonprofit that supports
tradition of Caribbean storytelling through sound,
a maternal care center in Torbeck, Haiti. This year
with special emphasis on Cuba and Haiti. With an
Mundo Nouvo began a concert series, designed
extensive repertoire and the versatility to perform
for intimate listening venues, wherein all ticket pro-
as a Latin-jazz trio or an 11-piece salsa orchestra,
ceeds would be donated to GBHF. CONTINUED >
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More recently, the group has made plans to help raise revenue for the GBHF by embarking on an ambitious campaign in the coming month. Mawhirter, along with Montes and lead vocalist Ramon Terrada, has been invited to bring a trio version of Mundo Nouvo to the renown Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival in January 2018. "This has become a huge cultural event down there and
"There are so many wonderful ways educate yourself in music nowadays, but there is no substitute for being in the context of the art. After all, how can you say that you know someone without sitting at their table? After the trip, the band will record and produce its first full-length album, slated for release in the fall of 2018, and donate all funds made from CD sales to GBHF.
it obviously means a lot for me to perform in my hometown,"
An incentive-laden, tax-deductible fundraising cam-
Montes says. "It's in its 12th year now and seems to be get-
paign has begun to help defray project costs through its
ting quite a reputation based on the big names that they've
fiscal sponsorship with Fractured Atlas.
pulled in as headlining acts."
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For Mawhirter, it's not enough to learn from afar.
"I'm really excited about what is down the road for us",
This will be simply the beginning of the band's new journey.
Mawhirter says. "Aside from the academic aspect, there'll
Mawhirter will remain abroad in both Haiti and Cuba
be instruments coming back with me for our educational
for monthlong research trip in an effort to conduct further
outreach with K-12 schools. Also, we're looking to get some
study into the musical roots of these two countries that
of these master musicians up here to perform with us in
are the guiding inspiration for the ensemble. This cultural
future concert events for Kansas City audiences."
immersion effort will involve formal courses taken at two
What to see them play? They will be performing at 7
music academies and private studies with some of the
p.m. August 10 at the recordBar in Kansas City. Visit
nations' finest instrumentalists.
MundoNouvo.org for more information.
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here is a reason DeJuan Bonds is coined Picasso. Picasso is known for creating masterpieces, works of timeless art that
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Bonds' push to become a barber was sparked at an early
all returning customers who have complete confidence in
age. Growing up, he desired to visit barbershops more
Bonds and who have also established trusting relationships.
than the once a month haircut he was afforded, yet that
On any given day, it is possible a professional athlete may
simply was not enough when it came to him wanting to
casually walk in for a cut accompanied with casual conver-
look his personal best. Because more frequent trips were
sation. It is clearly a testimony of his aptitude, but Bonds
not in the cards, Bonds had to be creative with the hand
also wants people to know everyone is welcome.
he was dealt and started experimenting with clippers,
“Yes, we service professional athletes, but we have all
paving the way for him to become a true cutting specialist. types of people—businessmen, young men, older men, With trial and error as his teacher, he would advance his
blue collar, little wiggly ones who may be scared of the
skills by completing barber school and eventually landed
process—we service everyone," Bonds says. "Everyone is
a job in his aunt's salon, Deb's Images, in Olathe. Soon, he
welcome, and the haircuts are affordable. The wall is not
was ready to expand and opened his own shop, Napps, in
the basis of the shop.”
west Olathe. For years, the shop was a sought-after spot,
And quite an extensive shop it is. Services include basic
often filled with customers willing to wait more than an hour
haircuts, beard and mustache trims, father/son specials,
to be seated in his coveted chair—one that, once their cut
signature hot towel shaves and sports manicures and
was complete, seemed magically to transform them into a
pedicures. They have recently added a massage room
more dapper version of themselves. On the heels of this
with massage packages.
success, Bonds was ready to take his business to a new
There is truly a place for everyone at Purple Label which
level, and Purple Label was established, which included a
has undoubtedly contributed to its immense success. In
location change and distinctive rebranding.
speaking on this, Bonds is very humble, crediting consis-
It is no wonder Bonds chose this moniker for his shop
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tional resume that speaks to his talents and is unmatched
level of consistency," he says. "They (clients) may feed off
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throughout are framed autographed jerseys of athletes
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BALDWIN Baldwin The Henley jeans in Canyon, Baldwin The Short Sleeve Crew Tee in Chalk, Baldwin The Hawk jacket in Charcoal Suede CONTINUED >
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Realty Report
Johnson County Realty Report
Neighborhood
List Price
Sold Price
%Sold/List
DOM*
Beds
Baths
MISSION HILLS
$2,500,000
$2,325,000
93%
414
5
6.2
HALLBROOK
$2,150,000
$1,995,000
92%
269
5
7.2
MISSION HILLS
$1,730,000
$1,620,000
93%
28
5
4.2
MISSION HILLS
$1,750,000
$1,600,000
91%
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4
3.2
MILLS FARM
$1,550,000
$1,500,000
96%
142
6
6.1
HALLBROOK
$1,395,000
$1,254,327
89%
293
6
5.2
HALLBROOK
$1,275,000
$1,225,000
96%
0
4
4.2
TOWN & COUNTRY MANOR
$1,150,000
$1,050,000
91%
136
5
5.2
LIONSGATE-THE LINKS
$1,050,000
$1,025,000
97%
2
6
6.1
HAZELWOOD
$850,000
$850,000
100%
132
4
4.1
Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. Statistics from 4/1/2017 TO 4/30/17. DOM=Days on Market
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iverview is a growing community set in a beautifully wooded area in Shawnee with access to
trails and parks nearby. This neighborhood is host to Riverview Elementary, which is nestled within the community for easy walking access to school and is a part of the award-winning De Soto School District. These spacious, treed walkout lots have unique topography and tranquil, scenic surroundings with rolling hills and plush green terrain. The incredible views also include the Kansas City skyline. Developers Don Julian and Mike Gipple and the diverse group of builders including Summit Homes, New Mark Homes, Harding Homes, L/M Homes, Comerio Corporation and Don Julian Builders all put incredible thought into the variety of new floor plans that are available and move-in ready. Each builder has their individual style and custom finishes that make these homes beautifully unique. Home sites are available for building, and a community pool will be opening in 2017 with Phase Three coming soon.
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SOME OF THE FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
• Two-story homes, four or five bedrooms, with flex room o the main level • 1.5-story homes with owner suite on the main level • Ranch with three bedrooms on the main level and finished lower level • Reverse 1.5-story homes with owner suite on the main level and finished lower level including a bar Riverview is conveniently located near excellent shopping and dining areas with easy highway access to K7, I-435 and I-70. Some of the Kansas City destinations that are within minutes of this community include Village West, Legends Outlets, Cerner, Nebraska Furniture Mart, the Kansas Speedway, Sporting Kansas City's Children’s Mercy Park, Great Wolf Lodge and Cabela’s. The unique blending of luxury homes with the breathtaking natural surroundings makes Riverview a great place to live, work and play. Open daily noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call Kathie Pierce at 913.579.5545 or Chuck Levey at 913.579.7571—real estate experts with ReeceNichols and The Rob Ellerman Team—or visit Riverview-KC.com 40
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Hometown Hero
Eric Driskell REMEMBERING THE BELOVED BLUE VALLEY FOOTBALL AND TRACK COACH
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ARTICLE CHARLES REDFIELD
It all happened in almost an instant. Blue Valley head football and track coach, Eric Driskell, was attending a meeting of the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association on Feb. 12, when he suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. He was rushed to a hospital and transferred to Research Medical Center where doctors said he had irreversible neurological damage. He died at the age of 43 on Feb. 15, and his organs were donated. The reaction of the Blue Valley, Johnson County and greater Kansas City communities is still being felt months later. Driskell graduated from Blue Valley in 1992 and played on the 1991 Tigers team that won the Class 5A state football title. He was an assistant coach starting in 1996 and became the head coach in 2010. His teams won two state titles and posted a record of 71-18, finishing second in 6A the past two seasons. There were 3,000 people at a Feb. 18 celebration of life for Driskell with more watching a livestream online. What made Driskell so important to so many people? “Eric was a transformational and intentional coach,” Blue Valley Athletic Director Matt Ortman says. “He made a lasting impact on students, athletes, teachers and myself.” Pastor Doug Karst of Covenant Chapel in Leawood says, “My son Alan is a junior at Blue Valley this year, and he has been processing this along with every other student. It’s not just the football team that has been affected. Eric, it seems had a positive impact on every person he knew. Alan only interacted with him once, but Eric remembered his name when he saw him in the hallway.” Karst’s older son Stephen was a senior in high school when the family moved to Kansas City in 2010.
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“It was Eric’s first year as head coach,” Karst says. “He welcomed Stephen right away onto to the team that year, which made that transition year so much easier. They won state that year as well. That was a special memory.” Kansas
City
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sportswriter
Blair
Kerkhoff has three children who went to Blue Valley High School—27-year-old Nate, 25-year-old Ben and 22-year old Anna. “They got in touch to express their grief and share memories, not because they were asked, but because they wanted to tell somebody, anybody how much Coach D meant to them,” Kerkhoff says. “Eric Driskell touched the lives of all three of our kids in different ways. He coached some, taught some and treated everyone with respect and dignity. He treated everyone in school the same way. He brought out the best in people.” The revered teacher, coach and role model had a great effect on his football and track athletes. “He was like a second father to me," senior running back and sprinter William Evans says. "He was always there through the good and the bad. He always said its more important to be a better person than athlete.” Junior Owen Olson is a linebacker and a jumper in track. “I really miss him,” he says. “He was a great coach and a father figure to all of us. He brought high energy to football, and I really looked up to him.” Driskell also impacted the life of Blake Brown, a junior wide receiver and long jumper.
“I think he is about the greatest man I’ll ever know,” Brown says. “He taught me so much through the years. Everyone says that he was big in their lives. He always said to be the best you can possibly be.” Junior track long sprinter Matt Morris says, “He told us to live in the moment. I think about that every day.” Driskell is survived by his wife Kari and two daughters, Rachel and Laurel. 44
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IT’S MORE THAN A GOLF TOURNAMENT The Digital Ally Open is packed with events for the whole family! Saturday, July 22nd: Digital Ally Open 5K Run Monday: Family Night FREE Junior Golf Clinic given by Web.com TOUR Pros plus a Golf Trick Shot Show! Tuesday: Bubbles & Baubles FORE Hope (benefitting Braden’s Hope) Wednesday: Concert at the course! Saturday: On the Green Party Oh, and some of the best professional golf at Kansas City’s only official PGA TOUR Event.
For a complete schedule of events please visit
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July 24 -30, 2017
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Lifestyle Calendar
June IT’S OUR
BIRTHDAY WE’RE CELEBRATING
125 years!
JUNE 3-11 DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID STARLIGHT THEATRE Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a big splash of a family musical with eye-popping visuals and an award-winning score. The show features the music audiences have grown to love, including “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl” and the Academy Award-winning “Under the Sea.” 8 p.m.
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MAHAFFIE STAGECOACH STOP AND FARM Family Fun Nights offer historic-themed activities for a new experience every Thursday night during June. Free admission! Some activities require an extra fee. Dates and themes: June 1-Civil War, June 8-Kansas Cowboys, June 15-Farm to Table, June 22-Science: 1860s Style, June 29-Fireworks: 1860s Style.
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Enjoy live music in the park at Olathe Live. Arrive early to grab your favorite spot in the park. Bring your favorite lawn chairs, blankets, dog on a leash, coolers with nonalcoholic beverages. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at each event, with proceeds supporting charity.
JUNE 10 THE GARDEN CLUB OF SHAWNEE 2017 GARDEN SAMPLE TOUR GARDENS IN SHAWNEE The Garden Club of Shawnee is hosting a tour of six beautiful Shawnee gardens. All proceeds go toward scholarships and grants to help
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JUNE 10 GET OUTDOORS BLACK HOOF PARK Bring your family and friends to Black Hoof Park for a morning of fun *Offer valid 4/17/17–8/31/17 and may be canceled without notice. Minimum $100 to open. Customer earns up to $125 when a new Spend & Sign & Save (S&S&S) checking and savings account package is opened at a Sunflower Bank location in Leawood, Overland Park, or Wichita in KS or Boulder, Denver, Golden, or Longmont in CO. Earn $50.00 when 20 or more debit card purchases (pinned, signed or credit) are made with a Sunflower Bank debit card tied to the new S&S&S checking account and earn another $75.00 if an ACH credit (e.g., Direct Deposit) posts to the new S&S&S checking account. ATM transactions do not qualify as purchases. Qualifying transactions must post to the account on or before 9/30/17. Maximum payment per S&S&S checking account is $125. The new S&S&S checking must be open and in good standing as of 10/6/17 to be eligible for the bonus payment. To be in good standing, the account must have a positive balance at least one day between 9/4/17– 10/5/17. Customer will receive a 1099 INT for bonus payment. All qualifying bonus payments will be paid 10/6/17 into the new S&S&S checking account. Not valid with any other offer.
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activities. Have your child test their angling skills in the popular catchand-release fishing derby! Kids 12 and under can participate. Other activities include obstacle courses, fort building, bounce houses, art activities and more. CONTINUED >
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JUNE 9-11 MONEY 2017 - INTERNATIONAL PAPER MONEY SHOW SHERATON CROWN CENTER HOTEL Money 2017 KC is about buying, selling, trading, exhibiting, speaking, meeting and auctioning money! This year's theme is the past, present and future of money. Each year, over 1,000 attendees participate in this event. Visit Money2017.com for more information.
JUNE 18 FATHER'S DAY AT THE ZOO KANSAS CITY ZOO The Kansas City Zoo is honoring fathers with a day just for them. Celebrate dads with a relaxing day at the zoo! On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, dads will receive complimentary admission and a complimentary hot dog.
JUNE 23-24 GREAT LENEXA BBQ BATTLE SAR-KO-PAR TRAILS PARK The two-day event, which includes children's activities and live music, attracts cooks from all over the country, who compete for the coveted title of Grand Champion of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle—The Kansas State Championship. 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 23 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24.
JUNE 23-25 MAMMA MIA STARLIGHT THEATRE Don’t miss the farewell tour! MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feelgood show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical. 8 p.m.
JUNE 23 LAITH AL-SAADI WITH SPECIAL GUEST: LESTER ESTELLE AND FRIENDS FRONTIER PARK Enjoy live music in the park at Olathe Live. Arrive early to grab your favorite spot in the park. Bring your favorite lawn chairs, blankets, dog on a leash, coolers with nonalcoholic beverages. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at each event, with proceeds supporting charity.
JUNE 24 STEMS: A GARDEN SOIRÉE OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS Attend the 10-year celebration of Stems: A Garden Soirée at the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Enjoy fine food, drinks, entertainment, fireworks and a premier guest list.
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Parting Thoughts
Garth Brooks in KC
ARTICLE STACY MURRAY | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS
A
fter being away for ten years, Garth
was asked where he gets his passion for
Brooks returned to Kansas City to per-
helping the youth, he responded, "It comes
form seven sold out shows at the Sprint
from being a parent. You have plenty of love
Center on his world tour. When asked why
in your heart and time on your watch, so stop
Kansas city, Brooks response was "It feels
and give them one-on-one attention. That is
like coming home, and ten years is way
what this generation needs."
too long to be away." Brooks is not only
Garth was asked if he were to title a song
the top selling solo artist of the 20th cen-
about Kansas city what would the song title
tury but the only artist to win Entertainer
be? He responded, "It would be called, The
of the Year five times.
Land of the Common Sense. With Kansas
Garth's love of Kansas City goes way beyond performing at the Sprint Center.
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is still based on handshakes."
Through his foundation, Teammates For
While Brooks believes that Kansas City is
Kids, Brooks announced that a grant was
the next big thing in the Midwest, he believes
issued to Kansas City's MLB Urban Youth
that it will continue to stay it's sweet self that
Academy, which will fund a future press box
it is known for.
for future generations to enjoy. When Brooks
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