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Spring Sprang Early!

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ince my crocuses poked their golden and purple blooms through the soil on February 29 and my daffodils were blooming on March 6, I feel like we’ve enjoyed the earliest spring on record and the (very limited) color in my gardens peaked far too early. But either way, it’s got me in the mood for gardening. And by that, I mean I’ll pick up sticks in the yard, pull some dead leaves away from my hosta pips and daylily starts and I’ll cut back the English ivy that’s creeping up the tree trunks and over the sidewalk edges.

Finally, I’ll gently fold down the leaves from my already-spent bulbs and bundle them with a rubber band; a little lesson learned from my master gardener mom.

This is the total extent of my gardening expertise, so I’ll leave my joy of gardens to the experts and encourage you to do a web search of “garden tours of Kansas City.”

It is amazing how many clubs and societies exist in the Metro area with a focus on a love of flowers and foliage. There are water gardens clubs, train garden societies and garden groups that focus on historic homes. There are community gardens and parks featuring historic rose gardens. There are garden clubs who maintain the grounds near City Hall and the lovely flower pots around the downtown area and the list goes on and on. Get out there and take a tour, or if you’ve got a green thumb in need of flexing, join a group!

My favorites for simple viewing are the gardens at Powell Gardens and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden. And you know how I am…. I do love to send you out to discover the treasures of this amazing community in which we live. If you haven’t visited both of these particular gems, please add them to your list. In my grey-thumbed humble opinion they are at their peak in May, June and July, but they look beautiful through the fall because they’ve got experts who know how to do more than plant a few bulbs, (she says with a bit of regret and remorse.)

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Our Lady of the Presentaion recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a number of special school-wide activities and assemblies. They also installed a special Buddy Bench on the school playground

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17th Taste of Lee's Summit

A sold-out crowd of 630+ turned out to support students and schools at the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation’s annual Taste of Lee’s Summit, held at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. The event raised more than $100,000.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

SCA Senior Carolyn Herrera

that she was one of the highest scoring entrants in Missouri. Herrera advanced to Finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements: including a letter of recommendation, student activities and leadership, and her own essay.

“It’s not at all surprising to see Carolyn in the National Merit Finalist standing,” says SCA Secondary Principal Emir Ruiz-Esparza. “She has always demonstrated an incredible tenacity academically and as a National Merit Finalist, her God-given talents intellectually are validated as well.”

THE SUMMIT CHURCH HOSTS FEED THE NEED BANQUET The Summit Church (Lee's Summit United Methodist) hosted their annual Feed the Need banquet at John Knox Pavilion in February. The event raised $60,000 that will be given to local charities fighting hunger, homelessness and poverty. The evening included a silent auction, formal dinner and finished with a live auction. All auction items were generously donated and monetary donations were accepted leading up to the event. The 2016 recipients include Lee's Summit Social Services, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, Neighbor2Neighbor, Lee's Summit Elementary and Project HOPE.

LOCAL DAR CHAPTER HONORS TEACHER AND STUDENTS SCA SENIOR RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALIST

The Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored three Lee's Summit students and a faculty member at the chapter's recent President's Honors and Awards Reception.

Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that

The three seniors received the DAR Good Citizen Award, a national

senior Carolyn Herrera has advanced to Finalist standing in the 2016

program intended to encourage and reward the qualities of dependabil-

National Merit Scholarship Program. This distinction places her in a

ity, service, leadership and patriotism, all aspects of good citizenship.

group of roughly 15,000 students representing less than one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors.

Last September, Herrera was notified that she was in the top 3-4% of the 1.5 million entrants and had qualified as a Semifinalist, meaning

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Students were selected by their school's faculty members as exemplifying these qualities were Hannah Schloman, Lee's Summit High School; Simon Ales, Lee's Summit West High School; and Jonghae Lee, Lee's Summit North High School.

At the reception, Todd Fenske, an educator at Pleasant Lea Middle

explosion resulted in amputation of both legs and two fingers on his

School, was honored as the Prairie Chapter Outstanding Teacher of

right hand. After the amputation Sgt Johns had to learn to walk again

American History. He is lead teacher of the school’s history depart-

on his new prosthetics which proved to be difficult in his multi-story

ment and has been a Lee’s Summit R-7 educator for 22 years.

home. He did all he could to adapt but a new home that is made for him will make life much better.

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Mary Dobson, chapter historian, with Jonghae Lee, Good Citizen honoree, and her parents.

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provide accessible, mortgage free homes for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. These homes are meant to restore the soldiers’ freedom and let them easily be able to be with their family and enjoy their freedom that they so selflessly fought for in their time in the military.

Raven Thornheart of Lee’s

Recently, two local businesses have contributed to building a new

Summit is a proud mother and

home for Marine Sgt Dustin Johns and his family in The Hide Away

grandmother of a large brood,

subdivision off of 50 Hwy. This home is being built by Tyler Sallee of

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the nine brothers of a wealthy,

November 12th, 2011, started out a regular day for Marine Sgt

blended, rags-to-riches family.

Johns, a technician with the 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal

The first novel, The 9th Brother,

(EOD) Company. He was clearing an area of explosive hazards in

centers on the unexpected return of one of the brothers, who was

the Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, when he stepped on an improvised

taken away years prior, and the fight to lay to rest long buried

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Around Town (CON TI N U ED) generational demons. It’s a story of hope and the power of family ties.

Elementary. At the national event last year, she correctly spelled her

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and another student gained national attention during a 95-round mar-

PARAGON STAR MOVES FORWARD Paragon Star received another major boost with the support of the Lee’s

athon. Sophia and Kush Sharma, a Kansas City middle-school student, both were featured on the regional and national news two years ago after competing against each other in a record-breaking county bee.

Summit City Council, who approved the project’s $13 million Tax Increment

Sophia’s older sister Jordan Hoffman won the county bee three times,

Financing (TIF) application to assist in providing financing for the innovative

participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2010, 2011 and in 2012.

sports complex, village and major trail head located at View High Drive and

During her final year, she placed eighth in the final rounds at nationals.

Interstate 470. The March 10th 7-0 vote for approval by the Council follows a unanimous 11-0 recommendation by the TIF Commission on Feb. 17.

The TIF approval follows earlier approvals by the City Council

COMING SOON: PARADISE PARK CREATES TACTICAL LASER TAG ATTRACTION

to establish a Regional Transportation Development District and

The old fire station next to Paradise Park has been undergoing

Community Improvement District to support the $212 million first

some radical transformation that will soon offer an adventurous type

phase of the projected $400 million project located at the western

of “mission-based” laser tag designed to appeal to older kids, teens

gateway to the community.

and young-at-heart adults, of course.

PLEASANT LEA STUDENT WINS COUNTY SPELLING BEE

This higher-tech type of game takes the laser tag experience to a whole new level. It brings realistic ballistic weapons, strategy and fun to life with a real-life, video-game style facility and game play.

The realistic challenges, achievements and numerous missions

Sophia Hoffman, a seventh-grader at

assigned offer a strategic challenge, more than just point and shoot.

Pleasant Lea Middle School, captured

Participants must complete a mission by working as a member of a

first place at the Jackson-Clay County

squad, developing and executing a plan to meet the goals within a

Spelling Bee, qualifying for the Scripps

time limit. They employ teamwork, leadership and strategic thinking

National Spelling Bee. Sophia will travel

skills while building camaraderie and having fun.

to Washington, D.C., for the national Sophia Hoffman

competition, scheduled for May 22-27.

Sophia won after 17 rounds at the

event in addition to five preliminary rounds held earlier in the month.

Paradise Park is located at 1021 NE Colbern Road in Lee’s Summit.

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To secure the she High correctly spelled the word Bluecounty Ribbon championship, Award and Exemplary Performing “torpid,” which means lethargic.

Award from the Department of Education in 2014

LSWHS STUDENT SELECTED TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE

This is Sophia’s second time to qualify for the national bee. She

Davis Perry, a senior at LSWHS, has been selected as one of 25

also won the county bee in 2015 as a sixth-grader at Highland Park

young adults in Missouri to attend the Conference on National Affairs

One of 50 private schools in the nation to receive the

National Blue Ribbon School Award from Department of Education Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award Magnus Category

INSPIRING SPIRITUAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH • One of 50 private schools in the nation to receive the Blue Ribbon Award & Exemplary High Performing Award from the Department of Education in 2014 • 92% of 4th grade students tested “At Proficient” or “Above Proficient” level on the ITBS test • 15,409 books read and tested on in the Accelerated Reading program • 25,040 Accelerated Math objectives mastered by students • 12,700+ Service Hours performed last year by students

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Call to Schedule a Tour Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Visit registration information under the “Parents” tab on the website

CURRENTLY REGISTERING STUDENTS FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School 150 NW Murray Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816-251-1150 www.olplsschool.org “Lee’s Summit’s Catholic School”

(CONA) in Black Mountain, N.C., in July. This is the fourth consecutive year that Davis has been selected and his third time attending.

This year he will be writing legislation to remove the penny and nickel from US currency. CONA is a national assembly of 600 young adults, sponsored by the YMCA.

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Hometown Hero

Making a HUGE Impact on little Lives We have our fundraising breakfast on April 14th, called Light of Hope, and the event is free and open to the public, It's the city's largest fundraising breakfast and attracts more than 1,100 people. We have volunteers who speak, and it's a truly great way to learn more about—and support—this truly incredible organization.

CASA VOLUNTEERS INSURE LITTLE ONES AREN’T LOST IN THE COURT SYSTEM ARTICLE KATHERINE BONTRAGER PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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teve Fitch vividly remembers what it was like to be a child awash in

the foster-care system. Even years later, now a successful businessman, Steve acknowledges how his experience helped mold him into the person he is today.

“Having gone through the experience of being a foster child and knowing what an impact certain adults had on me during that time, I’ve always remembered that,” he says.

Steve wanted to pay it forward, and hearing that CASA needed volunteers—especially male volunteers—he signed up. And what an extraordinary way to give back: CASA stands for Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children and acts as a child’s voice while they’re under court protection due to cases of abuse or neglect. In a time of upheaval, uncertainty, and fright, CASA volunteers are a rock, a safe haven to which these children can turn.

There are 940 CASA organizations across the county, but the one in Jackson County is among the largest. Not quite half of the children in the charity’s care are

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below the age of 5, though it serves those 0 to 21. Since its inception, more than 20,000 children have been helped thanks to the organization.

Last year alone, some 1,149 were aided.

“The Court appoints children to CASA,” Martha explains. “We have more than 380 volunteers who work individually with a child or family set. It’s the volunteer’s job to know everything about that child and his/her situation, including medical needs, family background, etc.

Our volunteers talk to the children and the adults in their lives, they visit them wherever they’re living, observe, interview, view doctor’s reports, visit with teachers and principals—whatever needs to be done to have a clear understanding of what’s going on with that child. All of that information is then relayed back to the judge.”

CASA provides each child with a three-person team, including a CASA volunteer, a case supervisor, and a CASA staff attorney. This is in addition to their assigned social worker from the court, who usually balances more than 20 other cases. So you see the difference a CASA volunteer would make. The volunteer becomes that child’s voice and advocate, and the insurance that he or she won’t be lost in the shuffle of the system.

While Steve has only been a volunteer for a few years, he’s only on his second case. (Most cases last between 15 to 18 months.) His CASA work only requires about 10 hours a month, and the hours are very flexible.

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see the success of the kids or the certain case you’re involved with,” he says.

“My first case led to an adoption, and that sense of success makes you want to get another case and keep going.”

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much faster in Missouri. CASA only serves about 1/3 of those in the

The investment is one that’s repaid almost immediately: Children in CASA are less likely to re-abused, more likely to get the services they need, and find a permanent home. In fact, over

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the past 4 years, 95% of children with a CASA volunteer did not re-enter the Jackson County courts.

Volunteer training involves a mere 20 hours of classroom time, some online classes, and is offered monthly. Volunteers are able to maintain their careers while helping, and each is supported by staff every step in the process.

Funding for this amazing organization comes from foundation grants, support from large corporations, and several very successful fundraising events, like Carnival for CASA in Lee’s Summit at Paradise Park. But as CASA’s caseload grows, so does its need for additional funds.

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“We have our fundraising breakfast on April 14th, called Light of Hope, and the event is free and open to the public,” Martha says. “It’s the city’s largest fundraising breakfast and attracts more than 1,100 people. We have volunteers who speak, and it’s a truly great way to learn more about—and support—this truly incredible organization.”

For more information, visit JacksonCountyCasa-mo.org.

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Andy Spade grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. While working as a creative director in advertising, he and Kate co-founded kate spade, then created the men’s brand, Jack Spade. Andy is also a partner and co-founder of Partners & Spade advertising studio, in the art space Half Gallery, and in the pajama brand, Sleepy Jones. He’s produced a number of photography books and written several award-winning short and feature films. He is a co-founder of Frances Valentine.

Elyce Arons grew up in Kansas. She and Kate met at The University of Kansas as freshmen. She came to New York City to work in fashion marketing at J.G. Hook, and Marithe & Francois Girbaud, joining her old friends Kate and Andy in their new company kate spade as their partner and head of operations. She left with them when her youngest daughter was two. She joins them again to create Frances Valentine.

Paola Venturi grew up in Remini, Italy, in a town and a family with a legacy of making shoes. She studied at the Ars Sutoria in Milan and the School of Arts in Rimini. She designed shoes for Sergio Rossi in Italy, and Calvin Klein in New York, joining kate spade as design director for shoes in 2000. She left kate spade with Kate, Andy and Elyce, designing shoe collections at Te Casan, at Via Spiga and at Prada, leaving Prada to co-found Frances Valentine.

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Financial Buzz

Gen X’ers Must Juggle a Variety of Financial Issues

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f you’re part of “Generation X” — the age cohort born between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s — you’re probably in one of the busiest phases of your life, as you’re well into your working years and, at the same time, busy raising a family. But just as you’re “multi-tasking” in your life, you’ll also need to address multiple financial goals.

In seeking to accomplish your key objectives, you may be asking yourself a variety of questions, including the following: • Should I contribute as much as possible to my IRA and 401(k)? In a word, yes. Your earnings on a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and a 401(k) grow on a tax-deferred basis, so your money can accumulate faster than it would if placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. Plus, since you typically make 401(k) contributions with pretax dollars, the more you contribute, the lower your taxable income. And your traditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible, depending on your income. If you meet income guidelines, you can contribute to a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions.

• Should I put away money for my kids’ college education? It’s not easy to fund your retirement accounts plus save money for your children’s college education. Still, college is expensive, so if you feel strongly about helping to pay for the high costs of higher education, you may want to explore college funding vehicles, such as a 529 plan, which offers tax advantages.

• Should I pay down my mortgage or invest those funds? Most of us dream of freeing ourselves from a mortgage someday. So, as your career advances and your income rises, you may wonder if you should

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make bigger mortgage payments. On one hand, there’s no denying the psychological benefits you’d receive from paying off your mortgage. However, you may want to consider putting any extra money into your investment portfolio to help as you work toward your retirement goals. Work with your financial advisor to determine what may be most appropriate for your portfolio.

• Do I have enough insurance in place to protect my family? You may hear that you need seven or eight times your annual income in life insurance, but there’s really no “right” figure for everyone. You may want to consult with a financial advisor to determine how much life insurance is appropriate for your needs.

• Am I familiar with my parents’ financial situation and estate considerations? Now is the time to communicate with your parents about a variety of issues related to their financial situation and estate plans. The more you know, the better positioned you’ll be to provide assistance and support if and when it’s needed. Just to name one example, you should inquire of your parents if they’ve designated a durable power of attorney to make financial decisions for them in case they’re ever incapacitated.

By answering these questions, you can get a handle on all the financial issues you face at your stage of life. It may seem challenging, but taking the time now can help you better position yourself to reach your financial goals.

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“So many shops downtown offer something special and unique that you don’t find in a big box store,” says Kyle. “We wanted to bring that to the table with eyeglasses. Being part of downtown inspired us to create the boutique feel.”

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Seeing Clearly MEET THE COUPLE BEHIND DOWNTOWN’S COOL, NEW OPTICAL BOUTIQUE AND OPTOMETRY OFFICE, THE EYE STATION ARTICLE KENDRA MATHEWSON | PHOTOGRAPHY MCKENNA MATHEWSON

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rs. Kyle and Katie (Hahn) Weeden are a husband and wife

All this doesn’t mean higher price tags: they’re part

team with vision—literally and figuratively. As optome-

of a buying group that enables them access to brands

trists, they dedicated their professional lives to helping others

and pricing to stay competitive with big optical retailers.

see, literally. They’ve spent nearly a decade honing their skills and serving patients around the area. As a couple, they also

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have a different kind of vision, the type dreams are made of.

Opening a practice in Lee’s Summit is a homecoming

Their goal to have their own practice in the community where

of sorts for both Katie and Kyle. For Katie, who grew up

they live and love (and where Katie grew up) recently man-

at Lake Lotawana and graduated from Lee’s Summit

ifested with the opening of their business downtown. It’s a

North in 2001, it is definitely a return to her roots. In high

significant step toward achieving their dreams for their family,

school, Katie participated in diving, tennis and band. She

their community, and for their practice.

is an accomplished swivel water skier, and has been waterskiing since age 6.

A Business In Focus The Eye Station is Lee’s Summit’s newest optical boutique and optometry office.

And though Kyle grew up in Iowa, the couple has lived in the Lee’s Summit area for nearly a decade and call it home, where they are raising their family (Sadie age 5,

It’s unlike the usual optometrist’s visit, offering a more

Beckham age 2). But they’d both been commuting to

personal feel. “Because we’re a smaller office we’re able

optometry practices many miles away, and felt it was

to give patients more attention,” says Kyle. “We’re able to

time to move work closer to home.

take extra measurements, be more precise in selecting

“We always dreamed of serving our friends and fam-

glasses.” They perform in-depth eye exams on patients

ily, but we worked too far away for them to come see us,”

ranging from 6 months old to 106. They offer more than

says Katie. Starting a practice here means they get to

just the basic glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses,

work in the community they want to be in.

but also provide specialty contact lens fittings, monitoring of diabetes, glaucoma management, treatment of eye infections and eye injuries.

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A Dream Come True, A Family Affair When they’d just graduated from optometry school,

It also feels personal because of the kindness and care

they came downtown and dreamed of working there.

that emanates from the pair. Kyle’s heart is revealed in his

“We knew this was the spot we wanted to be in Lee’s

specialty in ocular disease and low vision training, which

Summit,” says Kyle.

he attained with his residency in a VA hospital. Katie has

When the timing was finally right, the perfect

focused on primary care and Lasik/cataract co-manage-

building happened to be for sale at 3rd & Main: the

ment. Both are graduates of University of Missouri St.

historic Howard building. Katie’s talented dad pur-

Louis optometry school.

chased and renovated the structure with contractor

The location also inspired a different approach.

Josh Edwards. While they collaborated continually,

“So many shops downtown offer something special and

Katie's dad focused on the building while Katie and

unique that you don’t find in a big box store,” says Kyle.

Kyle developed the business. The end product is a

“Being part of downtown inspired us to create the boutique

cool, family-friendly space with a neat area just for

feel.” They envisioned creating a shopping experience, like

little guys to hang out.

picking out jewelry instead of choosing boring eyewear.

Katie designed some of the artful cases herself to

Katie’s parents, Dennis and Dana Hahn, own a pharmacy in town, and she and Kyle say that influenced them.

display some of the funky and fashionable brands they

“They made me believe that if you focus on taking

carry, many with the eco-minded consumer in mind:

care of people, you can make a small business success-

Modo (donates a pair of glasses for every pair sold),

ful,” Katie says. “We’re in our early 30s, it seems like a

Eco (uses recycled kitchen appliances and plant-based,

good time to go ahead and take a chance. If we don’t do

biodegradable frames), NW77th (a brand made in

it now it may never happen.”

Missouri for those who buy local), and beautiful hand-

Their ability to imagine what is possible, and then do

made wood frames from Colombia obtained by Katie’s

what it takes to make it happen, for their vision and that

brother who is sailing around the world.

of their patients, is a great addition to our community.

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A GARDEN PARTY (CON TI N U ED)

Sisters enjoying a special moment.

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Homemade details added a special touch.

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A GARDEN PARTY (CON TI N U ED)

Outdoor Garden Bridal Shower for Megan Roach Stowell Hosts/Creators: Lisa Edzards, Carmen Garlich, Susan Garlich, Melinda Lacy, Sarah Lefebvre, Angela Twogood Stylist/Visionary: Lisa Edzards Memories shared here, there and all around the garden.

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n June 4, the Wornall/Majors House Museums, the nonprofit that oversees the historic John Wornall and Alexander Majors Houses, will open the garden gate to six of the most stunning and prestigious garden spaces in Kansas City. The bi-annual garden tour is the organization’s largest fundraiser, which supports the mission of bringing history to life through innovative, hands-on programs and experiences for thousands of children and adults throughout the greater Kansas City region. Both houses are on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We are extremely thrilled to be hosting the Wornall/Majors House Museums Garden Tour again, and the line-up couldn’t be more stunning,” says Kerrie Nichols, executive director. “Not only do we have historic gardens and one-of-a-kind sculpture gardens, but we are hosting the new Pop-Up Craft & Food Fair with Strawberry Swing, being held on the Wornall House lawn the same day.”

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A GARDEN TOUR (CON TI N U ED)

The Kansas City garden of Judy and David Aull is located just west of Loose Park. The Normandy farmhouse, filled with charm and history, contains many surprising historic touches – from an eighteenth century stone fountain to a nineteenth century English wall fountain and antique well. Brick pathways wind through beautiful blooms, and pebbled pathways lead to hidden corners of the garden.

Photo coutesy of Susan Phannmuller

Chapin and Walker Woods. Tickets are $125, and include a sneak-peek preview of the gardens. Patrons are invited to return to the gardens again on June 4.

The full Garden Tour takes place on June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, and features six of Kansas City’s most beautiful and unique gardens, including the Wornall House Herb Garden. Tickets are $25 if purchased by June 3, and are $30 the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online at WornallMajors.org/ GardenTour2016, by calling 816.444.1858, or at local Hen House grocery stores.

Visit WornallMajors.org/GardenTour2016 for an overview of the gardens and to purchase tickets. And don’t forget to take a tour of the John Wornall House, 6115 Wornall Road, as you stop by the Wornall House’s historic herb garden.

For details about hours, program prices and barn rental rates. please visit WornallMajors.org.

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Photo coutesy of Susan Phannmuller

Photo coutesy of Susan Phannmuller The Tom Corbin Sculpture Garden is located behind Corbin’s studio: an historic firehouse located in Rosedale, Kansas. The garden is as meticulously sculpted as Corbin’s statues that also grace the garden. Corbin, whose bronze sculptures can be found in public installations at the United Nations, the Kauffman Foundation, the Firefighter’s Memorial, and more, will also open his studio to visitors.

Corbin sculpture garden.

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2 Stories

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Lakewood Bay

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2 Stories

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$145,000

$140,000

Deerbrook

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$160,000

$160,000

Oak Tree Farms

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$165,000

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Courchevel

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$169,000

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Eagle Creek

4

2

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2 Stories

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$284,950

$284,950

Summit Wood

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4

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California Split

Traditional

$285,000

$275,000

Arbores

4

3

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2 Stories

Traditional

$290,000

$277,500

Meadows Of Winterset

4

3

2

2 Stories

Traditional

$305,000

$305,000

Bridlewood

4

3

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$314,900

$308,000

Parkwood at Stoney Creek

4

3

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$320,815

$320,815

New Longview

3

2

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$329,900

$323,900

Monarch View

4

3

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$330,000

$330,000

Lakewood Oaks

4

3

2

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$359,500

$351,000

Fountains at Raintree

4

3

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Ranch

Contemporary $369,900

$369,900

Woodland Trails

4

3

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Reverse 1.5 Story

Traditional

$382,900

$382,900

Dalton’s Ridge

4

3

0

Ranch, Reverse 1.5 Story

Traditional

$389,950

$385,000

Raintree Reserve

5

4

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1.5 Stories

Traditional

$418,000

$415,000

Timberlake Estates

4

3

0

1.5 Stories

Contemporary $424,500

$424,500

Paddock at Richardson Ranch

4

4

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$424,900

$415,000

Park Ridge Summit

3

3

1

Reverse 1.5 Story

Traditional

$425,000

$425,000

Lake Winnebago

4

2

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$449,000

$425,000

Lakewood Shores

5

4

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$525,000

$515,000

Timber Meadows

4

4

2

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$599,000

$550,000

Lake Lotawana

6

5

1

Ranch

Traditional

$1,799,950 $1,587,000

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What’s Cookin’ Down Under

Eat at more than 80 restaurants in one evening! Join us in black tie attire for a party down under.

Enjoy savory dishes from these fine restaurants, live music and more!

75th Street Brewery

Cooper’s Hawk

Louisburg Cider Mill

Sunset Grill

801 Fish

Edible Arrangements El Porton Café

Magnolia’s Modern Southern Cuisine

Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant

810 Zone

Taco Republic

MeMa’s Old-Fashioned Bakery

Amigoni Urban Winery

Espirito Do Sul

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Baked In Kansas City

Gates Bar-B-Q

Barley’s Brewhaus

Garozzo’s

Noodles & Company

Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Belfonte Ice Cream & Dairy Foods Co.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

North

The Blue Moose Bar & Grill

O’Dowd’s Little Dublin

The Blue Moose Truck

Bizz & Weezy

Gram & Dun

O’Neill’s Restaurant & Bar

The Funnel Cake Truck

blanc burgers + bottles

Hiland Dairy Co.

Pinstripes

Brancato’s Catering

Hilton Kansas City Airport / Asado

Pita Blu

The Roasterie Café

Brasserie at the Westin Crown Center

Hy-Vee Catering

RA Sushi

The Well Bar – Grill & Rooftop

Isle of Capri / Calypso’s Buffet

Relish

Jazz – A Louisiana Kitchen

República

The Zebra Room at the Aladdin Hotel

Jon Russell’s BBQ of Kansas City

St. James Winery

Kaldi’s Coffee

Scratch Office Catering & Bakery

Walker’s Food Products Co.

Sheridan’s Frozen Custard

Waldo Pizza

Sheridan’s Unforked

Zocalo

Carmen’s Café Carmen’s (Food Truck) Charlie Hooper’s Chuy’s Claridge Court Cleaver & Cork Coco Bolo’s Wood Fired Grill & Cantina

The Kansas City Steak Company Kingswood Senior Living Lakeview Village Les Bourgeois Vineyards Lew’s

Cosentino’s Catering

The 27th annual Jazzoo

T-Rex Café

Murray’s Tables & Tap

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electricity for $50 a month. The historic cabin was discordantly sandwiched in between two contemporary houses in a neighborhood where the average home sold for $3.5 million.

But that didn’t last. Zislis owned a hulking Great Pyrenees dog who developed

separation anxiety and “howled like a fire engine” when left alone. Elliot got his master frequently evicted, and in the six years Zislis lived in Aspen, he moved 13 times.

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would lead him to becoming a best-selling author, professional organizer and lifestyle coach. After its April 2015 launch, Zislis’ book ClutterFree Revolution: Simplify Your Stuff, Organize Your Life & Save the World, rocketed to the top of Amazon.com, immediately becoming an international best-seller in eight countries. The book was recently featured in Inc. magazine and Interiors Colorado.

The book’s popularity stems from the fact that it’s a tough-love pep talk for American families, the quintessential pocket guide for clearing out, getting organized and thriving with less stuff and more life. As Zislis puts it, “ClutterFree Revolution is a conscious consumer's manifesto - an invitation to a life-transforming paradigm that is designed to remind us of what matters most, and that is: who we love, what we do, how and why we live, because everything else is just stuff.”

Zislis was inspired to write the book in part because he’s a father. He says, “As I watch my 5-year-old daughter examining a fat caterpillar on our front porch, sandy curls blowing across her spellbound face as she watches a hundred tiny feet exploring the contours of her hand, I am filled with overwhelming joy – and also an unsettling fear of what may cross her path.

I am no one special; I am just one man. My sole purpose in life is to protect my child from harm and guide her in a direction of health and happiness.”

Around the time of his daughter’s birth, Zislis started a consulting firm.

Working with households and businesses as a professional organizer, he discovered that “so much of who we are revolves around what we have.”

He notes, “It turns out, that those things have become toxic distractions from what matters most.” That insight is the book’s central theme.

ClutterFree Revolution is not about tidying up. It’s a practical guide for becoming conscious consumers committed to understanding the global impact that we have when we shop. Zislis asks us to become more intentional about what we buy, why we buy, where we buy, and from whom.

Casey Sheahan, the former President and CEO of Patagonia, Inc., calls ClutterFree Revolution, "A must read for every household in America."

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Driver’s Notebook

The Range Rover Sport SVR Performs Like a Sports Car ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOM STRONGMAN

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eck-snapping acceleration and cackling exhaust pipes are the first signs that the Range Rover Sport SVR is a performance car dressed in SUV clothes.

The snarling 550-horsepower V-8, borrowed from Jaguar F-Type, is capable of propelling this two-and-a-half-ton rig to 60 miles per hour is 4.5 seconds and has a top track speed of 162 mph. The eight-speed automatic is a perfect partner.

While the notion of creating a high-performance SUV may seem like a contradiction, it’s the price of admission to the luxury class because BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Jeep all have one. The SVR comes from Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division. It was chosen as Four Wheeler of the Year

by Four Wheeler magazine.

Land Rover says the SVR completed a lap of the famous Nurburgring Nordschliefe racetrack in 8 minutes and 14 seconds, a time that is competitive with many sports cars. Large Brembo front brakes are installed to

cope with the higher speeds. Fuel economy is rated at 14 miles per gallon in the city and 19 on the highway. If you get frisky with the throttle, however, your mileage will be considerably less.

The SVR is more than a road burner; it also has off-road chops although I wonder about the wisdom of taking a vehicle this expensive into the woods or over rocks. Land Rover prides itself on delivering off-road capability on all of its vehicles. An adjustable air suspension enables the vehicle to rise so it has 10.9 inches of ground clearance and 20 inches of wheel travel. The Terrain Response system lets the driver choose transmission, suspension and traction settings for optimum drivability in a variety of off-road conditions. Settings include Dynamic; Automatic; Rock Crawl; Grass, Gravel and Snow; Mud and Ruts; and Sand.

The test vehicle, from Land Rover’s press fleet, was also equipped with lane departure warning, automatic parallel parking and 360-degree parking assist.

The Range Rover’s interior is as plush as one would expect for a vehicle in this price CONTINUED >

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2016 RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR

Engine: 5.0-liter, 550-horsepower V-8 Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Four-wheel drive Wheelbase: 115 inches Curb weight: 5,148 pounds Base price: $112,345 As driven: $127,920 MPG rating: 14 in the city, 19 on the highway

segment. The two-tone sports seats have pronounced shoulder bolsters for support during high-speed driving. First-class materials are used throughout. Carbon fiber trim is used as a counterpoint to the leather and brushed aluminum. Knobs are used for the climate control, but navigation and audio are controlled by a touchscreen and I still find the menu system to be less than intuitive.

The instrument cluster is a 12-inch Thin Film Transistor screen.

The gauges are digital representations of analog gauges. The numbers on either side of the tachometer and speedometer needles grow slightly brighter as the needles sweep around each virtual dial.

Upscale items included the heated windshield, Meridian audio system, adaptive cruise control, navigation and Bluetooth telephone connectivity.

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PRICE: The

base price of the test vehicle was $112,345. Options included the SVR’s more powerful engine, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, metallic paint, ebony headliner, black roof, carbon fiber veneer, heated windshield and a carbon-fiber engine cover. The sticker price was $127,920.

WARRANTY: Four years or 50,000 miles.

POINT: The Range Rover Sport SVR has a whopping 550 horsepower and a 162-mph top track speed, yet it is capable of serious off-road activity because the air suspension increases ground clearance and the Terrain Response System has settings for nearly any condition.

COUNTERPOINT: High-performance luxury SUVs seem like expensive toys.

Lifestyle Calendar

April APRIL 8

APRIL 8 CHAMBER LEADING LADIES WOMEN'S CONFERENCE THE ASPEN ROOM AT THE STANLEY A day dedicated to personal and professional enrichment, as the Lee's Summit and Grandview Chambers of Commerce partner together once again for a women's conference. General Registration is $75 per person. This includes three keynote speakers, networking opportunities, vendor showcases,catered lunch and a cocktail & hors

DIARY OF ADAM & EVE

d'oeuvres reception. LSChamber.com

LONGVIEW MANSION This staged reading brings to life the apprehension, acceptance, and

APRIL 8

eventual love these two well-known subjects have for each other.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT

Dinner and show by reservation only. Call 816.761.6669 for details.

PARADISE PARK GOTCHA!!! Jump in on the fun inside the LASER TAG arena! For only $15 you will get a chance to be the LASER TAG CHAMP! Includes a $10 Fun Card and a Personal Pizza, DJ, ping pong and more for our safe teen night, coordinated with and sponsored by Lee’s Summit CARES. Paradise-Park.com

APRIL 9 SOUL OF THE CITY SPIRIT AWARDS COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO) is hosting its annual event celebrating the amazing volunteers and leaders working to build a Kansas City where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Great food, entertainment, dancing, silent auction, parking. Eventbrite.com

APRIL 8 & 9 ANIMAL FARM

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After revolting against the reign of their negligent human master,

OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER

the animals of Mr. Jones’ farm create their own ideal society in

Benefiting the youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kan-

which all animals are equal and rules are set by democratic vote. It's

sas City. You are invited to join the evening that includes a pre-party,

all working pretty well, until the allure of power leads the animals to

dinner, silent and live auctions, and, of course, a performance by ce-

a chilling fate. LSNTheatre.net

lebrity guest, Brad Paisley!

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MAY

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LEE’S SUMMIT ARTS COUNCIL ARTIST RECEPTION

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Don't miss the 10th annual, free, family-friendly event unique to the

Join the Lee’s Summit Arts Council as they welcome their feat-

Kansas City area. Features ClubWorld's largest windsock, over 190

uered artist for the 2nd quarter, local artist Kay Connelly. Exhib-

feet long and nearly three stories tall, several 50-foot kites, and more.

it opens on May 5 with a reception. Kay’s work will be on display

Food and beverage vendors available. KiteFest.MccKc.edu

through July 15. LSArtsCouncil.net

APRIL 22

MAY 4

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

LSWHS "STRIKE OUT CANCER" BASEBALL GAME

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LSWHS baseball team hosts Raymore-Peculiar High School.

chance to take home a seedling from the Garden's Legacy Tree Pro-

C Team and JV-3 p.m. Special tribute-4 p.m. Varsity after. Adult

gram (one per party while supplies last). See Barbara Fetchenhier's

$5; students $3. Includes baseball games, concessions, auc-

display of creatively upcycled items and enter a raffle to win a rain

tion, raffle. Team also selling lemonade at the Hy-Vee on Ward Road

barrel. PpwellGardens.org/earthday

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 and 17, to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand for childhood cancer. AlexsLemonade.org, fundraiser# 1216146.

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Habanero's hosts the biggest Cinco de Mayo event in KC for the 12th year

Handmade & Vintage Chick Event. Over 50 local makers and shops will

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showcase their products just in time for Mother's Day, graduation and

memorate the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of

spring shopping. $5 entry. Check website for times. ChickEvents.com

Puebla on May 5, 1862. Visit EatAtHabaneros.com for details.

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MAY 7

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A night of delicious food, great entertainment and coming together

The Symphony’s 2015-16 season will conclude with the Family Pops

of community. Proceeds will help supplement school tuition. Begins

Spectacular at 7 p.m. Pre-concert activities designed for all ages will

at 5:30 p.m. with the silent and super silent auction while enjoy-

begin at 5:30 p.m. Ticket information: LSSymphony.org.

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CHARITIES & FUNDRAISERS

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DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Kansas City Zoo (816) 595-1234 kansascityzoo.org

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (816) 969-1500 lsparks.net Lee’s Summit Symphony (816) 401-5251 lssymphony.org Longview Mansion (816) 761-6669 longviewmansion.com

Daniel J Duello DDS, P.C. (816) 524-4343 leessummitdentalpractice.com

Paradise Park (816) 246-5224 paradise-park.com

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES

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DRY CLEANERS

Ross Miller Dry Cleaning (816) 554-6656 rossmillercleaners.com

EDUCATION

The Center For Rheumatic Disease (816) 531-0930 centerforrheumatic.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Saint Luke’s Health Systems (816) 932-5100

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HOME SERVICES

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Our Lady Of Presentation School (816) 251-1150 olplsschool.org

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Midwest Gastroenterology (816) 836-2200 midwestgastro.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic (913) 381-5225 kcbj.com

Midwest Physicians HCA Midwest Health System (816) 524-8488 mymidwestphysician.com

Very Violet Boutique (816) 434-5513

Wedding Expressions by Geri (816) 272-5092 weddingexpressionsbygeri.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

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St. Mary’s Medical Center (816) 228-5900 yourhealthourcalling.com

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Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant (816) 554-1008 eatathabaneros.com

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Parting Thoughts

Gardening Success is a Fluid Situation WORDS DENISE SNODELL

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ll along I considered hostas the lazy gardener’s hero. These attractive, leafy plants thrive in the shade where many other pretty things will not. They sprout flowers now and then, and best of all, they come back every year.

Plant once, kick back forever, I thought. I was so buzzed by the idea this elegant ground cover would reappear every spring. I would look like a pro, yet all I had to do was maybe throw in a little fertilizer, and then toss enough water their way. That was only if it didn’t rain enough.

Each spring, as the shade took over my back and side yards, I planted even more hostas. I discovered varieties with pretty patterns, and some solid ones with blueish or chartreuse tints. Some boasted interesting textures. Nature’s corduroy! (A description I assume master gardeners use.) No matter what type I selected, these beauties punctuated my yard with an air of paradise.

Until…

Wabbits.

Last year, the deceptively cute furry creatures waged a war with me. The stole my easy hosta lifestyle. Imagine my shock the first time I approached my favorite original plant—the monster bloomer--only to see its massive outer leaves chomped to shreds.

“Noooo, not my big blue floppy Dumbo ear!” (That’s the scientific horticultural term.)

I dropped my hose and ran to the newer purchases on the side of the house, the ones I doggedly searched for in way too many nurseries. I had become picky about a certain crisp, creamy edged pattern on one particular variety, and I had to have it. (This one is known in the botanical world as The Cool Ones That Cost More.)

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My newbie plant$ were chewed down to the stems, like they were masquerading as chives. I hurried back indoors, revved up my search engine and found two recommended solutions: chicken wire or repellant spray.

Chicken wire was out, for aesthetic reasons. Not to mention the effort. Imagine?

But squirting a bottle of environmentally friendly stuff upon graceful leaves seemed simple enough. According to the directions, I just had to walk around, coat my hostas with a fine mist, and laugh maniacally at the little hungry fur balls sharpening their teeth beneath the bushes. “Go try some dandelions, you picky little hipsters!”

Despite this battle plan, there were a few problems. The main one being I was late to the boxing match. Nothing is more disheartening than dousing an invisible layer of protection on a half-destroyed garden. If only I had paid attention the previous week, before word got out on nature’s yelp reviews.

However, the bigger glitch was me. Once I began spraying this “liquid chicken wire,” I was overcome. What was that…smell? I was hoping for something undetectable to humans, like a dog whistle, but for the nose. Or a scent similar to mosquito-repelling citronella, which is somewhat pleasant. But Eau de No Bunny? Even a Beatrix Potter plush toy would run away from its foul mist.

Here’s the most delicate, glossy magazine way to describe my take on the scent: gentle pre-dawn wafts from the dampened streets of New Orleans’ French Quarter…the morning after Mardi Gras. That’s right: bottled hurl.

So what’s this amateur gardener’s overall take on the liquid solution? It seemed to offer a total smack down on the problem. The stuff kept me out of the yard, so I didn’t even care if the hostas were there or not.

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