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THE LEADER IN ME EXCEPTIONAL HOMES THE ART OF FENG SHUI IMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL

Featured Homes of the Month

NEW PRICE

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NEW LISTING

621 NE Lake Pointe Drive Lakewood — $699,000

4404 NE Courtney Drive Lakewood — $595,000

4511 NE De La Mar Place Lakewood — $339,500

609 NW Edgewood Drive Edgewood Drive — $349,500

MLS# 1939417

MLS# 1964355

MLS# 1986159

MLS# 1974074

ACREAGE

NEW PRICE

4401 NE Courtney Drive Lakewood — $750,000 MLS# 1944864

26207 Herring Road, Greenwood — $1,475,000 MLS# 1981152 NEW LISTING

SOLD

219 NW Ponderosa Street Lakewood — $349,000 MLS# 1965339

4217 NE Tremont Circle Lakewood — $375,000 MLS# 1971514

PENDING

240 NW Lakewood Blvd., Lakewood— $998,500 MLS# 1984242

601 NE Dick Howser Ct Lakewood — $369,500 MLS# 1973804

NEW LISTING

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PENDING

1401 NW Deer Run Trail Deer Run — $439,500

2910 N Six Mile Church Road Independence — $890,000

236 NE Hidden Ridge Court Oaks Ridge— $319,900

5337 NE Northgate Crossing Lakewood — $519,900

MLS# 1978722

MLS# 1976354

MLS# 1969647

MLS# 1985105

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DINNER Wed., May 25th 6:00 PM

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DINNER Tues., May 31st 6:00 PM

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to seminar start time.

EntréE

House Salad or Tomato Soup choice of: Grilled Salmon or Kansas City Strip

Topics: • What are the financial challenges facing today’s retirees?

• Is your retirement fund protected from stock market volatility?

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• Strategies that may help increase your retirement income.

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Lifestyle Letter

There's no place like...

MAY 2016 editor

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grew up on the movie The Wizard of Oz... back in the days when it was on TV once a year, and we’d make a whole neighborhood affair of the viewing. It holds an especially dear place in my heart because the little Kansas town I grew up in designated itself as Dorothy’s official hometown (never specifically named in the books/movie). The Chamber of Commerce moved a real farmhouse and windmill into town, constructed an actual yellow brick road and called it an attraction to draw people to our rural locale. I was the first “Dorothy” to give tours (at age 15). Yes. I wore the dress, the ruby red slippers and met several original movie stars at the grand opening. My picture was on the Chamber's promotional display for a cross-country tour. I also Photo by Freeland Photography performed in the musical, both as an actor and in the orchestra pit. So the phrase, “There’s no place like home,” is embedded in my DNA. “Home,” to me, is where my people are. For 18 years, we raised our kids in a waterfront home at Lake Lotawana, and honestly I always thought if we ever sold it, I’d move to Brookside or a downtown loft. But the year that actually happened (thanks to Frank Paszkiewicz selling it 3 days) and the opportunity to move arose, I just couldn’t. After driving around those places and admiring the unique real estate options, I realized I didn’t give a hoot about that. I was in love with the people I’d come to know in this community. Through this job, I’ve gotten to meet a lot of the incredible, deeply caring souls behind the scenes around here. And, oh, the Mayor’s Character Breakfast really makes me so proud to live here! (It's a must-attend if you haven't.) My church family had become my family. Our friends of nearly two decades… too treasured to leave.

So I found a 1970s California split nestled in a quiet, big-tree neighborhood near downtown with great new neighbors and friends. I am enjoying working with many local folks to fix it up, including Virgil at Hearth & Home; Donna and Angela at Summit Flooring & Turf; Amy at Cameron’s; Sherry at Razzberry Whimzy; Debbie at Budget Blinds; Jack at Harmon Flooring; Glenna at Knobs & Locks; all the nice folks at Sherwin Williams; Chris at Wildcat Construction for custom stairs, columns and crown molding; Jason who constructed a built-in bay window bench; Marty Fiser Painting & Remodeling for help with the tall exterior; John at Higher Power Heating & Cooling; and many friends who’ve come to help scrape, sand, paint… There really is no place like Lee's Summit. No need to click our heels.

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ON THE COVER This spectacular Woodland Shores home is on the market and is just one of the many we’ve spotlighted this month starting on page 34.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Inspired By

34 Exceptional Homes

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Healthy Lifestyle

A peek inside some of the area’s most exceptional homes

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Locally Owned

that are on the market today.

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Giving Back

48

Renovate & Refine

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Now Open

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Trend Setter

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Sold Properties

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Driver’s Notebook

62

Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

20 The Leader In Me

Program at area schools embrace the leader in every child.

28 My Secret Weapon for a Happier Home

A glimpse into the world of a feng shui consultant.

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Tip a Cop

Law enforcement officers from Lee’s Summit Police Department supported Special Olympics Missouri athletes by helping Habanero's staff deliver food and clean tables to earn "tips" for Special Olympics' year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Officers Cori Bailey and Clarinda Woods with Susan Steward, Jodi Rosanbalm Athlete Brittany Selken and Officer Amanda Greco serve Officer and Elizabeth Hoon Christy Griffin

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The Lee’s Summit and Grandview chambers partnered again to host the event at The Aspen Room at the Stanley. The event featured guest speakers Marti Hill (Living Proof), Laura Schmidt (notes to self, llc) and Mary Pulley (Fox 4) who shared their stories inspiring perseverance and achieving work-life balance.

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Stephanie Vest Foundation's Pink Friday Trivia Night The 5th annual event raised $40,000+ to benefit the SVF. Held at the Emeline Ballroom with a sold out crowd - this unique event promotes the mission to pay-it-forward in our community. Proceeds help pay living expenses when a parent cannot work due to a cancer diagnosis.

Vicki & Allan Gardner

Eric Vest & Libby Wyss

Mike & Stephanie Dunaway

Rebecca Andes & Shona Johnson

Brian & Amy Beaird

Mike & Russ Ringgenberg

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AROUND TOWN

SLMS RAISES $1,100 FOR DIABETES RESEARCH

Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching Award winners earlier this spring.

TWELVE TEACHERS RECEIVE CHAMBER’S EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS Twelve Lee’s Summit School District educators were recently named Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching award winners. Recognized teachers were Sarah Courtney, LSNHS; Kimberly England, LSNHS; Ashley Furnell, Great Beginnings Early Education; Melissa Gouldsmith, Woodland Elementary; Joseph F. Keeney, LSNHS and Bernard Campbell Middle School; Steve

Summit Lakes Middle School recently raised more than $1,100 for

Lanier, Longview Farm Elementary; Jewelee Lukowski, Summit Lakes

the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The fundraising effort

Middle School; Karen Marlborough, Woodland Elementary; Stu

was organized by Allyson Moore, eighth-grader.

Reece, Bernard Campbell Middle School, Jenny Reidlinger, Mason

Allyson wrote letters, solicited prizes, facilitated meetings with helpers and met with school staff members to coordinate a

Elementary and Richardson Elementary; Lacey Rozycki, Summit Pointe Elementary; and Michelle Uptegrove, Cedar Creek Elementary.

drawing during lunch shifts. In addition, the eighth grader created a

The recognized teachers were selected by a committee composed

presentation for students to view in their home room as well as other

of R-7 staff and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce

promotional materials. Prizes included: PS4 Gaming system, Royals

and the business community. Excellence In Teaching winners are

tickets, World Series memorabilia, autographed jerseys, Kansas City

finalists for the Teacher of the Year program and will participate in an

Chiefs school supplies, movie night basket, cash, and a gift card tree.

interview with the selection team.

"I personally got into helping with JDR because of my best friend, AnnGrace,” Allyson says. “She has type 1 diabetes."

Allyson added that her main purpose was to create awareness,

TOUR DE LAKES 2016 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

share information and raise money to help with research. Students

The 15th Annual Tom Logan Memorial bike ride, Tour de Lakes,

donated $1 for each drawing ticket, and JDRF paper shoes were

will take place on Saturday, June 25. The ride begins at 7 a.m., rain or

signed and displayed by those who donated.

shine, at the Longview Recreation Center (3801 SW Longview Park

MICHELLE UPTEGROVE NAMED LS R-7 TEACHER OF THE YEAR One of 50 private schools in the nation to receive the

Michelle Blue Uptegrove, life skills teacher atHigh Cedar Creek Elementary, Ribbon Award and Exemplary Performing

Dr., Lee's Summit, MO 64081). Riders can choose from four different routes: a 10 mile ride around Longview Lake, 30 & 56 mile rides around Longview, Raintree, and Lakewood Lakes. Avid riders can try the 64 mile ride touring all five lakes: Longview, Raintree, Lakewood,

was namedAward Lee's from Summit R-7 SchoolofDistrict 2016 Teacher of the Year the Department Education in 2014

Blue Springs, and Lake Jacomo.

during a surprise announcement at an April 6 community reception.

Tour de Lakes is a fully supported ride. The cost of the ride is $25

The reception also recognized 12 R-7 teachers who were named

for those registered by Thursday, June 24, and $30 the day of 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”

ride. Riders 13 and younger qualify for a discounted registration fee

The Lab is the creative collaboration of founders Shane Brethowr,

($20/$25 respectively). Register by Sunday, June 12, to secure your

Tammy Broaddus and Jeff Short. Their passion to help people use

commemorative t-shirt and goodie bag. Each rider must be 18 years

storytelling to get an idea adopted is contagious. Their services—

of age or accompanied by an adult. Approved bicycle helmets are

focused on strategically communicating ideas for corporate, individual

required for all riders as well as a signed waiver before their ride begins.

or social good--include written, verbal and visual storytelling. Their

Proceeds from Tour de Lakes benefit Legacy for Parks

work ranges from consulting to short documentaries. To learn

Foundation. For more information or to register, visit TourDeLakes.org

more, join the next storytelling workshop on May 5 and visit them

or call Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation at 816.969.1500.

at OverflowStorytellingLab.com.

BEAUTIFUL, RECLAIMED WOOD AVAILABLE AT URBAN LUMBER

LSNHS FAMILIES HOST STUDENTS FROM ARGENTINA AND CHILE

Thinking about a home remodel job or in the market for

Families from Lee's Summit North High School recently hosted

custom furniture? Make Urban Lumber your first stop when

students and adult mentor/teachers from Argentina and Chile. A total

shopping for quality, hard lumber. Tim O’Neill, one of three

of 13 students and two adults from South America visited the Lee's

owners, is passionate about making the most of our natural

Summit area March 22 through April 2.

resources—specifically discarded local trees that would otherwise end up in a mulch pile.

This exchange was coordinated in association with Global Ties of Kansas City and is sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Students

Take a walk through the Urban Lumber showroom downtown and

from Argentina and Chile developed leadership skills by meeting

you’ll see some beautiful, locally harvested hardwood. Each board,

with local nonprofit organizations, participating in workshops and

with its unique groves and markings, is labeled with its place of origin.

volunteering during their stay. The Chilean and Argentinean group also

A recent “find” that O’Neil is excited about is a grove of trees removed

interacted and presented to Spanish students at Lee's Summit North

from the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence to make room for

High School. The visit was coordinated by Robin Villa, LSNHS Spanish

new development. Those trees are now on site, drying, and will soon

teacher and Lee’s Summit R-7 Modern Language Department chair.

be made into usable lumber for people wanting a piece of KU in their homes. UrbanLumberCo.com

GET IDEAS ADOPTED

LSNHS’S TRICIA LILLYGREN INDUCTED INTO BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME Tricia Lillygren, a teacher and coach at Lee’s Summit North

The Overflow Storytelling Lab produces multimedia content to

High School, was inducted into the Greater Kansas City Basketball

accelerate the adoption of ideas. Using expertise in story structure,

Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Lillygren teaches math at

diffusion of innovation and behavioral change, Overflow specializes in

LSNHS, is head coach for girls basketball and assistant coach

launching strategic initiatives, speaker development, and propelling

for girls softball. She has worked for LSNHS for 21 years and

social causes in healthcare, government, and education.

previously worked at Raytown South High School. Her career

“There is an overflow of great ideas. The problem with innovation

basketball coaching record is 365-226, and her basketball record

is adoption, not discovery. The amount of time to get an innovation to

at LSNHS is 340-212. In addition, she has led her teams to six

people is just too long. We help close that gap.”

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championships and four Final Four appearances including a state championship in 2002.

Lillygren has coached several players who have gone on to achieve success at the collegiate and/or professional level including two DiRenna Award winners, Christie Brown and Claire Coggins, as well as six players who received a total of 11 All-State recognitions.

LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF KC SENIOR NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR FINALIST LHSKC Senior Rebekah Hinrichs was selected as a National Merit Scholar Finalist. She is the daughter of Kurt and Alice Hinrichs.

Hinrichs is valedictorian of her class, is an Academic All-State and award-winning athlete participating in volleyball, cross country, basketball, track & field, (holds school record in 800m and 1600m) ,

CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTIST'S WORK

active in student council, National Honor Society, hand bell choir, the

Megan Leong grew up in Lee's Summit and currently lives in Independence with her husband and 3-year-old daughter. She is a painter and has loved creating things for as long as she can remember.

She studied art at University of Central Missouri and Kendall College

school musicals and plays. She plans to attend Concordia University where she will major in graphic design.

The Lutheran High School of Kansas City provides a Christ-centered environment preparing lives for today, tomorrow and eternity.

of Art and Design (MFA). She has shown in galleries in Michigan, Chicago and Kansas City, and also sells select work online through Etsy and Minted. She recently exhibited at the Kansas City Artist Coalition, Art Westport, Plaza Art Fair and Prairie Village Art Fair. Her work is in corporate and private collections nationwide. MeganLeong.com

Megan Leong's acrylic work, "Grace Abounds"

Lutheran High Senior Rebekah Hinrichs

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very child can be a leader.

This is the premise that The Leader in Me schools are built on. The Leader in Me, a FranklinCovey program, is a self-described transformation process that teaches leadership and life skills to students in more than 2,500 elementary and middle schools throughout the world. There are several The Leader in Me schools in the Metro area, including Olathe, Parkville, Independence, Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit, and Kansas City, Missouri.

The goal of The Leader in Me program is to integrate leadership development, curricula and traditions at each school which, in turn enhances relationships, transforms culture, and motivates staff members and students to value and develop not just study skills, but leadership and life skills.

Though FranklinCovey draws inspiration and guidance from various leaders in the fields of business and education, Steven Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a key component in the process and implementation of the programs.

Mark Heck, principal of Forest View Elementary School in Olathe, was introduced to The Leader in Me after he was named as principal-to-be of Forest View.

“I thought it was a perfect fit for what I was about to do: create a brand new school from the ground up--its culture, its philosophy, and its foundation,” says Heck. “When I started interviewing staff,

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Me from the get-go.”

“Some of the goal setting Heck explains that a techniques that I use to help leadership school abides by “I thought it was a perfect fit for what I was about to do: me become a more effective five core paradigms: The create a brand new school from the ground up--its culture, business leader are the same Paradigm of Leadership principles that are being taught its philosophy, and its foundation,” says Heck. “When I started to my 5 year old. It’s amazing (everyone can be a leader); interviewing staff, I had the book at the interviews and shared my kindergartner is learning the The Paradigm of Potential my vision with all the candidates. There was buy-in and importance of this practice at (everyone has genius); The Paradigm of Change her age.” excitement about The Leader in Me from the get-go.” (change starts with me); Heck says he and his staff The Paradigm of Motivation worked independently for five (educators empower students); and The Paradigm of Education years to implement the Leader in Me concept, then applied for and (develop the whole person). There are rubrics that correspond to received a grant from the I Am a Leader Foundation in Utah. Forest each paradigm; not only do the schools work to implement each View is now in the second year of a five-year grant. Heck says the rubric into everyday school life, but students are given ample support offered by FranklinCovey has greatly enriched his team’s opportunities to lead throughout the school. leadership efforts.

Those leadership opportunities help students learn to be self-reli“We have a leadership coach who visits our school to support our ant and teach them to plan ahead, set and track goals, prioritize their efforts with suggestions and ideas and we meet for training twice a time, manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, express themselves year with area schools pursuing the same goals,” he says. persuasively, find creative solutions, value differences, and be conMona Raglow, a time management consultant, trainer, and cresiderate of others. Feedback from parents, substitute teachers, and ator of The monaplanner© has been a Leader in Me Consultant community members laud local The Leader in Me school students as since 2014. She travels from her area home base to facilitate The respectful, confident, and polite, and school environment as friendly, Leader in Me in schools across the country. positive, affirming, and inclusive.

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he late Anne Frank once noted, “No one has ever become poor by giving.” The Rob Ellerman Team with Reece Nichols has embraced that statement tenfold and through its accomplishments in giving, great success has been realized.

However, success for this team does not just equate to its bottom line or the countless awards that adorn walls. This team’s success means it can generate more opportunities to give back to the communities they compassionately serve.

It’s no secret that The Rob Ellerman Team, established 14 years ago and headquartered in Lee’s Summit, is Kansas City’s premier real estate group, serving metro Kansas City and surrounding areas. Whether buying or selling a home, this experienced group of 62 real estate agents can help you successfully navigate the process by providing the right tools, education, guidance and resources. These dedicated professionals will assist you in selling your home quickly and for the right price and can also help you through the home buying process. Because of Ellerman’s drive for finding new and innovative ways to serve clients, builders and the team itself, this group has become

one of the fastest growing real estate teams, and in 2014 realized $155.3 million in sales and 628 homes sold, moving up from #29 to #24 in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal. The team is the #1 team in Missouri and #2 throughout the metro area for the fourth year in a row, closing out last year with $194.3 million in sales and 792 homes sold and as of the end of March, had $89.2 million in sales and 301 homes.

As this team continues to grow throughout Kansas City, expanding to more than 30 new home communities as the new home market continues to gain velocity, they are also putting the forces in motion to move into other markets, including Destin, Florida and Los Angeles, California. However, their hearts belong to this city they call home, and to that end, the team has combined its efforts in numerous charitable endeavors, bringing people together to share their voice and work simultaneously for a greater impact CONTINUED > in driving change.

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Among the numerous local organizations to which this team contributes includes the YMCA Challenger Sports Complex, First Downs for Down Syndrome, The Down Syndrome Guild, Marian Hope, Special Olympics and Camp Barnabas. Additionally, the team has partnered with local builder Summit Custom Homes to help raise more than $900,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital each year, not only through the support of the St. Jude’s Dream Home, but through many charity events specifically set up for this cause, including annual golf tournament and poker tournaments.

Additionally, the team has donated funds to help with the pool renovations at the Boys and Girls Club and as donated nearly $100,000 to the Drumm Farm in the last two years and has also granted scholarships to high school seniors through the Rob Ellerman Team Scholarship Fund, designed to advance the academic achievement of local students.

“Rob and his wife Erin are huge supporters of the children in our communities, as is the rest of the Ellerman Team Family,” says Sanker. “This year we just passed our 10th anniversary of fund raising for the YMCA Challenger Sports Complex. As one of our larger endeavors, this year’s Cheers for Challenger event raised $61,000.

Through this group’s continuous and selfless acts of kindness, it has shown that when one person gives, two people receive. The real bottom line for this team cannot be read on a piece of paper. It can only be felt in one’s heart.

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Your front door is an integral part of making feng shui work for you: not only does it orient the bagua, but it is how chi, or energy, enters your home.

Keeping it clean and welcoming is important.

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ARTICLE LISA ALLEN

A little background: I’ve lived in the same townhome for 12 years. We moved in when my kids were little. Now my oldest is away at college and I have two teenagers at home. There’s enough space for us all to peacefully coexist, but, as so many built-about-30-y earsago homes are, the layout is outdated and choppy.

Robyn Stevens

Like many people who reside somewhere

Mine were simple. One was to feel more

for a long time, our home had become a little

energetic. Another was to revitalize my

too lived-in. Plus, I work from home. My office

freelance career and to carve out space to

was in the corner of my bedroom and my

focus on school; I’d recently been accepted

desk—an imposing, oversized, Army-green

to a graduate program and knew that my free

desk—was piled with work and papers. It was

time would be scarce.

a scant two steps from my bed.

Stevens calls herself a feng shui detective

I share these details because this is a

and I saw that first-hand even before she

story of how I came to understand two

came into my home. She stood at the curb

important things about the place I call

and took note: the glass on my screen door

home. The first is that a space doesn’t have

was dirty, the numbers on the building par-

to be perfect to work well. The second is

tially hidden by the porch posts. She noted

that being intentional about how I use my

the wilted plants in the faded planters and

space affects my life—and the lives of my

the empty cooler I’d stashed in the corner

children—in ways I didn’t realize. I didn’t

of the porch.

come to this awareness on my own; I had

Once inside, she removed her shoes and

help, and that help came from something I

put on fresh socks. She handed me a blank

once thought was a little too “out there” to

journal and suggested I take notes; we were

matter: the practice of feng shui.

going to walk through my home, room by

I met Robyn Stevens, owner of Robyn

room, and note what was working and what

Stevens Feng Shui, through a friend. Working

wasn’t. She embraced my teens and brought

with her began with a visit to my home; once

them into the discussion.

she was there, I admitted that I don’t often

I was nervous but all of my anxieties—that

invite people over. I’m self-conscious about

my home isn’t as nice as others she’s been

our popcorn ceiling and the 1970s appli-

in, that she might see and judge the dust in

ances. She didn’t care about that, though;

the corners, that she might not like my taste

she wanted to talk about goals.

I WAS NERVOUS BUT ALL OF MY ANXIETIES—THAT MY HOME ISN’T AS NICE AS OTHERS SHE’S BEEN IN, THAT SHE MIGHT SEE AND JUDGE THE DUST IN THE CORNERS, THAT SHE MIGHT NOT LIKE MY TASTE IN DECOR OR FURNITURE— FADED AWAY AS WE WENT FROM ROOM TO ROOM.”

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Even a small corner can be turned into a productive home office.

in decor or furniture—faded away as we went

while we were in his. And when it came time to

new paint; doing so would signal that I’m ready

from room to room. Not once did I feel judged.

talk about my room, she sent both of my teens

for new opportunities and clients. She told me

Instead, she asked questions.

downstairs so we could discuss how having

to take down the printer’s drawers and instead

“Tell me about these printer’s drawers on

my office in my bedroom affects my personal

hang reminders of career moments I’m proud of.

relationships and how clearing out old ener-

She urged me to declutter and to let go of things

gies is vital in forging new relationships.

that either don’t work or that we’ve outgrown.

the wall. What do they mean to you?”

“Tell me how you’re sleeping. Do you feel rested when you wake up?”

She spent more than two hours detecting

Two weeks later, she called to check-in.

“Tell me about the opportunities you want.

while we took notes. She recommended prac-

She asked what else she could do to help me

Are you working with clients you enjoy, or do

tical things, like moving my office from my bed-

reach my goals. She helped me set up my

you want to expand your business?”

room to an unused area in the living room. She

office space so it would support me.

She asked my daughter specific questions

told me to clean up the outside of the house,

The changes are ongoing, but there were

while in her room, my son other questions

shine the glass, and freshen up our entry with

immediate results after implementing her

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suggestions. After her visit we cleaned up the front porch and shined the screen door glass. The next afternoon, I was at the

a bagua mirror outside to mitigate negative energy. My daughter placed a rock in each corner of her room, which has

store having paint matched so

a grounding effect on her. I’ve

I could repaint the entryway

seen a remarkable differ-

and I got a phone call from a woman who has since a

become

client.

decluttered

I’ve so

ence in her focus and her attention span.

I now know that feng shui isn’t an eso-

much that my kids

teric theory. It’s

joke that “Savers

in play whether

should have a

we

Lisa Allen corner.”

or

I gave away the

Stevens has a

monstrous green desk and set up my office in the living room.

realize not,

it and

way of translating the art and science of it into practical,

Stevens taught us about

easily relatable terms. She

the bagua and showed us

sees it as a vehicle—a fun yet

which parts of our home correspond

real way to break out of a rut, to wake

to different areas of our life. She also taught

up and take control of your life—and she

me some feng shui specific cures that

met me where I was and helped me stage

have made a difference. We hung crystals

my home for the life I want to live.

in certain places to enhance the flow of energy—chi—through our home. We hung

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Giving Back

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heir backgrounds are all different; however their goal is the same; to seek shelter and safety for their baby. Various reasons may bring them there: an abusive situation, rejected by family, being homeless or human trafficking. Whatever the reason may be Mother’s Refuge calls out to hurting young mother’s to provide an oasis of love and compassion.

At Mother’s Refuge, the motto for the shelter rings true to all the scared and pregnant young women who enter its portal: Providing shelter, help and hope.

“A shelter from the storms of life,” adds Susan Hill, volunteer and events coordinator for the facility. “I look at it as a ministry and that’s why I landed here. And it’s not just giving the girls a place of shelter from the elements of the world but we’re teaching them to prepare for life, how to support one another – it’s not just giving handouts, it’s giving them a hand up in this world.”

Mother’s Refuge is one of two shelters in the Greater Kansas City Area that provides shelter and assistance for pregnant young women. The home which is nestled in a quiet neighborhood is large and houses 14 girls and their babies. Residents are allowed to stay up to a year after the birth of their child.

Julie Johnson, case manager for the shelter says as soon as they are CONTINUED > enrolled in the program they get the girls on their feet.

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“I look at it as a ministry and that’s why I landed here. And it’s not just giving the girls a place of shelter from the elements of the world but we’re teaching them to prepare for life, how to support one another – it’s not just giving handouts, it’s giving them a hand up in this world.”

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“We get them enrolled in school, help them set goals in addition to helping them get their doctors’ appointments in order, insurance and everything in between.”

The programs provided at the shelter are like a well-oiled machine. For some girls, it’s the first organization and order they’ve ever had in their lives. For others, it’s the first true type of love, compassion and ‘mothering’ they have ever seen or felt.

Cassie Lara, education coordinator for the shelter guides the girls through a Five Step Program that allows them to gain a sense of accomplishment and respect for themselves and others. Divided into five weeks, the girls start out with earning fake money and encouragement slips by cleaning, cooking, doing chores around the house, doing homework, attending school and appointments. “I started as an intern here five years ago and just the environment and how the program educates and empowers the girls was a huge draw for me. They’re more than just a number or stat; they’re a human being and have needs and above all – need help.”

As the staff offers help and assistance to the young girls, the community around them reaches out to help the shelter. Susan says that many businesses around the metro area donate their services and products to enhance the quality of living for the girls.

“We appreciate when a business wants to come beside us as we work toward providing a loving

home for our residents and their babies,” she adds. Sallas Auto donated a car to one of the residents, Credit Law Center offers free legal and financial issues and Cole Termite Pest and Control donates regular inspections to name just a few.

Mother’s Refuge goal is to help the young mother who has no place to go, but the reality is the shelters ‘mothering’ paves the way for the young ladies to learn what being a loving and caring mom is all about.

“We want their lives to be better,” Susan says. “We want them to leave differently from when they came.”

For more information about Mother’s Refuge, visit MothersRefuge.org or to donate services, please call 816.353.8070.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

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hether you are getting ready to put your home on the market or planning to stay where you are for another 10 years, when was the last time you stood across the street from your home and gave the front of your house an honest critique? So often we drive into our garage and don’t give the front of our house more than a second glance. It’s easy for it to start looking a little tired if we don’t give the area some attention. Consider spending an afternoon making a few improvements.

ASSESS THE FRONT DOOR

-How long has it been since your front door had a fresh coat of paint? Whether you decide to give it a fresh new color or apply a new coat of the color you’ve had for seven years, you’ll notice an immediate improvement. The sun fades dark colors quickly so your once-black, glossy door might be looking rather flat and grey after just a few years.

-A new wreath or floral arrangement hung with wide ribbon is a great way to accent a front door.

-Consider new hardware, a fresh welcome mat or an updated lighting fixture to update your entry.

-While you are improving this area, look at your house numbers. Can they be easily seen from the street or have bushes grown to obscure them?

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Nothing sends the message that you don’t care about the look of your home like a driveway and curb constantly filled with cars that could be in the garage.

-If your house is going on the market and your street is lined with cars owned by neighbors, consider asking them to park in their driveways for a month or two to improve the overall look of the street.

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The life-like challenges, achievements and numerous missions assigned offer a strategic challenge. Participants must complete one of many optional missions by working as a member of a squad, developing and executing a plan to meet the goals within a time limit. They employ teamwork, leadership and strategic thinking skills while building camaraderie and having fun.

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With the opening of the new attraction, Paradise Park has created the first close-quarter, mission-based, tactical laser tag game play in the area.

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2

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Split Entry

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$181,500

$181,000

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2

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1

2 Stories

Traditional

$245,000

$240,000

Edgewood Trail

4

3

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$259,900

$245,000

New Longview

4

3

1

2 Stories

Other

$299,000

$295,000

Timber Hills

4

4

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$324,900

$325,000

Savannah Ridge

4

4

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$335,000

$320,000

Bridlewood

4

4

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$339,900

$339,900

Belmont Farms

4

3

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$345,000

$340,000

Oaks Ridge Meadows

4

3

2

2 Stories

Traditional

$369,000

$365,000

Highland Meadows

4

3

1

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$379,950

$385,000

Winterset Park

4

3

1

Reverse 1.5 Story

Traditional

$389,900

$375,000

Lakewood

4

4

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$399,900

$399,900

Lakewood Shores

4

4

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$425,000

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Winterset Valley

6

5

0

2 Stories

Traditional

$429,950

$405,000

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4

3

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$449,900

$400,000

Park Ridge Summit

5

4

1

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$489,000

$438,900

Paddock at Richardson Ran

5

4

2

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$550,000

$536,500

Windsor

5

4

2

1.5 Stories

Traditional

$765,000

$737,500

Lake Lotawana

3

3

1

2 Stories

Traditional

$1,595,000

$1,795,000

Highland Meadows

4

3

1

Reverse 1.5 story

Traditional

369,900

369,900

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Driver’s Notebook

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JAGUAR’S REDESIGNED XF KEEPS ITS SPORTS-CAR SOUL ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY TOM STRONGMAN

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he Jaguar XF has been redesigned for 2016 with a new aluminum-intensive architecture, revised exterior and the choice of two supercharged V-6 engines.

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Jaguar has often used aluminum to reduce weight, and the all-wheel-drive XF is 265 pounds lighter than the outgoing model. The rear-wheel-drive version is 132 pounds lighter.

Lighter weight means better fuel economy and the new car is rated at 20 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

In addition to the new aluminum-intensive architecture, other changes include a more vertical front end, shorter front overhang, a 2-inch longer wheelbase and new rear quarter windows.

The XF still has the soul of a sports car lurking inside its svelte sedan body. Nearly ideal weight distribution enables the car to tackle turns with confidence and security.

Jaguar’s press materials indicate that “aerodynamics are improved by using vents in the front bumper to channel air over the front wheels. This helps to prevent the turbulent wheel wake from disturbing the smooth laminar airflow passing around the car.”

There are four trim levels, each available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. Prices start at $51,900 for the 340-horsepower Premium and top out at $65,700 for the 380-horsepower all-wheel-drive S. The car I drove from Jaguar’s press fleet was a rear-wheel-drive S with the 380-horsepower, supercharged V-6 and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

For added security in all the warmest of climates, I would opt for the all-wheel-drive version as long as the additional $3,000 is not a wallet buster.

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Performance and handling are balanced with comfort and enough room for four people to ride comfortably. Thanks to supercharging, the power band is wide enough so that you don’t have to work the engine hard in everyday traffic.

The eight-speed automatic transmission is a perfect match for this engine. Jaguar says it shifts “in just 200 milliseconds, or four times faster than the average human resting heartbeat.” Shift paddles on the steering wheel enable the driver to take control at any time.

The test car’s cabin was pleasant and serene. The instrument panel now has a curved design that is similar to that of the XJ, and it extends into the door panels. Vents in the instrument panel open when the car is started and close when it is turned off.

The main instrument cluster is a thin-film-transistor LCD panel that looks like an analog speedometer but its appearance and function can be changed. The audio and navigation systems are controlled through a 10.2-inch touch screen or by knobs on the lower part of the instrument panel. Jaguar’s menu system always seems a bit complex so having redundant switches for the climate control is helpful.

Wind and road noise are nicely muted and the seats are widely adjustable. The leather seats have excellent lateral and lumbar support. Keyless entry, heated front seats, split-folding rear seats and a Meridian audio system were part of the test car’s standard equipment. Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Sirius satellite radio, blind-spot monitor and a rearview camera were also included.

PRICE: The test car’s base price was $62,700.

Options included black metallic paint, black trim, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, electric rear sunshade, four-zone climate control, suede cloth headliner, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, park assist, head-up display and black 20-inch wheels. The sticker price was $75,145.

WARRANTY: Five years or 60,000 miles.

POINT: The restyled XF S bears a strong resemblance to the previous model but it is sleeker, lighter, longer and better looking. The supercharged V-6 delivers ample power at all speeds. The aluminum architecture saves more than 200 pounds and that results in improved fuel economy.

COUNTERPOINT: The all-black test car needed some bright accents to give it more personality.

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May MAY 1 - 8 MOTHER'S DAY FUN

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MAY 20

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Parting Thoughts

The Things We Collect WORDS MOLLY WILLIAMS

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n the lobby of the library in my neighborhood, there is a square glass-topped display case with the intriguing sign “Things People Collect.” It draws me every time I'm there, to peek into the curious favorites of other people’s keepiness. I have dawdled over marbles in every color and pattern, vintage ceramic flower planters shaped like lambs and ponies, and a dizzying array of Pez dispensers.

I once installed my own collection there for a smug month; miniatures from dozens of places I have visited around the world, such as a pinkie sized Eiffel Tower and Plymouth Rock as a pebble. I like my miniatures because they are, of course, small, and they remind me warmly of places and things we did there. Noble purposes for a collection.

Why we keep what we keep is a mystery. I mean collecting, not its more insistent and unwelcome cousin, hoarding, which by now has its own entry in the DSM5, and differs in many respects, including that collecting is usually by choice, not compulsion. Not all collecting is by choice, of course. Once you admit to liking a particular category of things, mere affinity can swiftly be transformed into collecting by well-meaning friends who are relieved to have a ready gift idea. That is how my mother started her girlhood collection of kitschy salt and pepper sets, although she soon realized she liked the idea of them more than the reality. Reversing that perception took her years of disappointed birthdays.

Maybe we keep things that remind of us things we’ve done or places we’ve gone, like my miniatures collection. Sometimes we are drawn to things that complement our inner being.

My collecting coexists uneasily alongside a frequent exhibition of Spartanism, which does not yet have its own entry in the journals, but should, under Traits All Mothers of Small Children Should Have.

With Spartanism, you determinedly eject things from your life, such as the day I emptied my house of all the unconnected-to-anything cords, wires, chargers to things that no longer charge and extra

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long cables to A.V. equipment that doesn’t A. or V. Although my friend Anne believes I really do still have every stitch of clothes I have bought since the early 80s, I go through phases in which nothing in my or anyone else’s closet in my house is safe. I plead guilty to having pitched the paper while my husband was still reading it, and once got rid of a box of slides from my grandparents’ attic dating from the 50s without even opening it.

I have also deliberately sabotaged my collections, in order to keep them from growing. My last kitchen redo included a non-magnetic stainless steel refrigerator; now I have nowhere to display my hundreds of magnets, so it is OK to stop bringing them home. Some simply die a natural death; with the demise of smoking in public watering holes, no one makes matches with clever bar logos anymore. Does that make my thousands of matchbooks more or less interesting?

I am at the point in my life when purging is more attractive than acquiring. Unfortunately, so is my mother, and frequently her outlet is me; many the mom night when she brings another load of “my things,” which I reluctantly take, knowing these items of questionable sentiment will soon hit the Goodwill pile. I look forward to the inevitable downsizing of the house, as my clearing out will then finally have purpose and justification.

Until then, I resolve that collecting will be as it should; narrow, focused, and only of those things meaningful and symbolic.

However tempting it is to continue acquiring decorative plates for my kitchen, knowing that I now have enough is both liberating and satisfying. I will revel in the seashells I have without needing to pick up any more. I will collect experiences, and memories, and emotions; all things for which I have unlimited storage.

Although I can never fit them in a display case, they will never be purged from my heart. Or have to be dusted.

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