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bills passed were from LSHS students, a new record for the local program. Bills passed from LSHS included Aubrey Burkholder’s bill regarding blood types on driver’s licenses, Sean Atkins’ bill regarding paid maternity leave and Ryan Outersky’s bill regarding a small business sales tax exemption.
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EXPANSION TAKES SHAPE John Knox Village, the Kansas City region’s premiere retirement
JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS OPENS IN LEE’S SUMMIT
lifestyle community, is undergoing a $90 million expansion that will
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs,
redefine and transform its retirement living experience. John Knox
opened in Lee’s Summit at 940B N.W Blue Parkway in early Decem-
Village President and CEO Dan Rexroth shared details about the
ber according to franchise owner Michael Spiegel.
project’s progress at a recent Lee’s Summit Economic Development
"We are really excited to finally be in Lee's Summit” says Spiegel. “It's been a long time in the making but we're glad it's here."
Council’s advisory board luncheon. “This expansion will redefine the Village experience, while enabling
Started in 1956, Jersey Mike’s now has 1,500 restaurants open and
John Knox Village to continue to offer today’s seniors the lifestyle,
under development nationwide. In 2015, the company was named the
freedom and convenience they demand and expect, for many years
fastest growing chain and continues to win best sub awards in virtu-
to come,” Rexroth says.
ally every market it enters.
A centerpiece of the redevelopment project includes construction of
The growth is fueled by passionate fans who crave their subs made
The Meadows Apartments and The Meadows Commons, a $60 million
with the freshest vegetables topped off with an exquisite zing of “the
multi-phase project located in the heart of John Knox Village. The apart-
juice”– red wine vinegar and olive oil.
ments will include 112 units ranging in size from 760 to 1,350 square feet,
The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. This is Spiegel’s second store. He has one other location in Olathe.
with lake, golf course and Westminster Meadows park views. The Meadows commons will include an aquatics center and spa, as well as a fitness center and full-service restaurant. A number of unoccupied cottages and two apartment buildings are being prepared for demolition, to make way for The Meadows. This complex is expected to be complete in mid-2017.
LS CARES TO PRESENT LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT COURSES Lee's Summit CARES will present two popular parenting courses in collaboration with the Lee's Summit School District and ReDiscover. Parenting the Love and Logic Way will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m on Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at Prairie View Elementary School. This class is designed for parents of any age child(ren). Parents will learn how to end arguing, whining and backtalk as well as how to raise children who are respectful, responsible and fun to be around. Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun will be offered LSHS students recognized at the YIG state event included (from left) Peyton Reeves, Sean Atkins, Ryan Outersky and Aubrey Burkholder
LSHS YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STUDENTS EARN HONORS Lee’s Summit High School Youth in Government (YIG) students earned a number of honors at the 2015 Missouri YIG Conference. LSHS students Sean Atkins, Ryan Outersky and Peyton Reeves were named outstanding statespersons. Just six students from across the state among the 200 attendees received this recognition.
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 14, 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 8 at Lee’s Summit Christian Church. Child care will be available during this class. Cost for each class is $42 per participant. Scholarships are available for residents of the Lee's Summit School District. For more information, to pre-register or to apply for a scholarship, visit LSCares.org.
MIKE CIERPIOT SUPPORTERS HOST RECEPTION
An important achievement at the state convention is suc-
Missourians supporting Mike Cierpiot recently hosted a fundraiser for
ceeding in passing a bill, which is a lengthy and compli-
the House Majority Floor Leader at The Rebecca Grille in Lee’s Summit.
cated process. More than 150 bills were submitted by stu-
Representative Scott Fitzpatrick of Cassville, Mo., was a special guest and
dents attending the conference with just eight passed into
speaker at the event. Approximately 100 individuals from the local busi-
Youth in Government law this year. Three of these eight
ness community and organizations serving individuals with disabilities CONTINUED >
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