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$340,000

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Laura Paszkiewicz | laura@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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Letter from the Editor

Angela Broockerd, Alan Goforth, Judy Goppert, Natalie Fieleke, Lisa Moyer, Rachel Murphy, Adriane Taylor

OUR SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS DEDICATED TO FASHION AND STYLE. While working

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

on this issue, I couldn’t help reflect on my own love of fashion and clothing and how

Christina Hilliard, Janie Jones

much it has morphed over the years. I love looking back at old photos and seeing the fashion trends of the day so heavily reflected. It brings back a flood of memories and often a lot of laughs about what I thought looked great. I grew up predominantly in the ‘80s and ‘90s where fashion trends were both distinct and diverse. Big hair, perms, blue eye shadow, shoulder pads, leg warmers, parachute pants, jelly shoes, stone washed tight rolled jeans and Aqua Net dominated the ‘80s, while overalls, Birkenstocks, Doc Martens, plaids, and textures such as corduroy, velour, and velvet distinguished the ‘90s looks. Each decade had its own unique trends, and although some cycle back decades later, the originality of each look that is reflected often times is connected to the culture and music of the day. One of my favorite memories tied to clothing was when my Aunt Barbara came in town from Georgia and took me to the Laura Ashley store on the Plaza to buy my confirmation dress. Being one of 10 children, we didn’t frequent expensive stores, so it was extra special when we got something nice. She let me pick out any dress I wanted and had no

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That memory with my sweet aunt was something that I have always treasured. As common as a shopping trip for our kids can be now, back then it was not (at least for me), and I felt so special to have that one-on-one time with my aunt on the Plaza shopping for such a special occasion. In this month’s issue, I wanted to share with you some local entrepreneurs in the Kansas City fashion and garment scene, and as you will discover in the following pages, Kansas City is becoming more of a hub for garment production and manufacturing. We also

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018

FEATURES 22 It’s in the Bag Lee’s Summit native, Emily Bordner

26 Meet the Maker: Anna Vogel Local clothing label, GoldyBelle

32 States Sporting KC members and friends create the athletic line they hoped to buy

44 Exploring the Great Outdoors Local manufacturer, Bob Marsh of

26 22

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Around Town

20 Giving Back 22 Local Limelight 44 Locally Owned 48 Faith Reflections 52 Inspired By 54 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Local’s Choice

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CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDING TO LS ENTREPRENEURIAL GROUP, VELOCITY Recognizing the need for a consistent message on entrepreneurship and in providing resources to startups and small businesses in the area, the Lee’s Summit City Council approved a measure to Velocity Lee’s Summit to provide $145,000 in funding. “Velocity will be our secret ingredient in creating the most productive environment to help our start-up businesses and entrepreneurs grow and succeed. Funding Velocity shows our city council’s commitment to economic strategic planning with an identifiable return on investment, measurable in increases in our employment and tax base,” Baird explained. Visit VelocityLeesSummit.org.

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PEACE PARTNERSHIP AND KC MAVERICKS HELP SUPPORT KIDS IN NEED Peace

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A LABOR

OF LOVE ARTICLE ADRIANE TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

IN 2017, SUMMER YOUNGKIN’S LIFE WAS AT A

the sign became clear: To trust herself and know that

CROSSROADS. Her mother, Claudia’s Alzheimer's dis-

her life has new possibilities and purpose. On that day

ease had progressed, and her family knew she needed

Claudia’s Closet was born.

a full-time caregiver. At the time, Youngkin was in the

Claudia’s Closet is more than a second-hand store. It is

midst of her career, but she wanted to do something

also much more than a business. Bubbling underneath the

more to help -- something that would enable her to

surface is a tale that truly exemplifies what it means to be

soak up as much time with her mom. Faced with this

charitable, conscious, and stepping out in faith.

desire, she left the workforce, and her husband sug-

In November of 2017 Claudia’s Closet and its modest

gested she start a business of her own. Deciding what

staff of volunteers opened and since then has been dil-

that would be was a challenge. All she knew was she

igent in providing a comfortable shopping experience

loved people and wanted to help. For months Youngkin

that donates its profits to different charities each month.

soul-searched, prayed, and asked what she should be

Youngkin and her board of five members methodically

doing. Then, one day while perusing Facebook she

choose small, local charities that people may not know

came across a picture of a family friend who runs a

much about because they really want to make a dif-

charitable thrift store in a small Illinois town. She was

ference, and they want to know that they are directly

handing over a check of her profits to charity. Youngkin

helping people. They have never worried about how they

was immediately intrigued by the idea of this type of

would get donations, as the community has been more

thrift store — to the point where it was burning in her

than giving, and everything that comes in gets put out,

soul. After building excitement and doing research,

reused, or extended to other charities.

she determined there was a similar need in the Lee’s

Youngkin explains,"We are basically paying the bills and

Summit community. Even though she was fascinated,

giving it away, yet I feel rich. It has been a great personal

Youngkin still had reservations and continued to

journey and for whatever reason every month it works. I

question what was holding her back. It was not until

believe if we take care of the human heart, it will trickle

a moment in April, while waiting on her attorney, that

down into helping others."

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

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g a B the

EMILY BORDNER OF LEE'S SUMMIT IS THE FACE BEHIND EB LEATHERWORKS

SIX YEARS AGO, EMILY BORDNER WENT SEARCHING FOR A MODERN HAND-

ARTICLE NATALIE FIELEKE

weren’t the style or the quality she wanted.

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MADE LEATHER TOTE THAT WOULD GO THE DISTANCE. This was before the mass-marketing of simple, high-quality leather bags from Madewell, ABLE and Cuyana. What Bordner found was a market full of loud, logo-emblazoned purses that So the 2005 graduate of Lee’s Summit High School set out to make her own. When she enrolled in a class at Tandy Leather in Independence, she became immersed in a creative process that she could get lost in for hours, and that appealed to her because her creations would stand the test of time. She made herself the bag she wanted, and then she started making them for other people, too. “I love the idea that leather is a medium that can outlive someone,” Bordner says. “You puncture a hole in it and it’s going to be there forever — it’s not like you can rip out a seam.” Bordner describes herself as a creative with a little bit of an imposter syndrome before she hit on her current business, EB. She wasn’t a painter or an illustrator. At the age of 14, her bags made of tea towels unraveled at the seams. In her early 20’s she started a donut business and perfume business. It turned out that donuts were too perishable and perfume too messy. Bordner delved into leatherwork as she finished up her MBA, and she was able to immediately put her knowledge into practice, launching EB Leatherworks in the fall of 2012. She started out hand-sewing all her own pieces and selling them online and at local popups like Boulevardia and Strawberry Swing, but the demand became too great. Now, she designs all the pieces locally, sourcing hides for her one-of-a-kind pieces in Kansas City or LA. She works with one local Kansas City seamstress who produces all the pieces on an industrial leather sewing machine.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

EB’s bestselling pieces – a crossbody, a short mini clutch and a bracelet bag – can now be found at her flagship location in the Made in KC Marketplace on the Plaza and online. Twelve boutiques in the KC-metro area carry EB pieces as well as boutiques in Austin, Texas and Longmont, Colorado. As she’s experienced success, Bordner is intentional to collaborate with and coach other creatives, not coming to them with her idea of what she wants to do, but asking what they could create together. She has partnered with local maker, Alyssa J, to offer the hand-letterer’s work in a colorway only found at Made in KC Marketplace, and she has upcoming projects in the works with local jewelers, ceramicists and illustrators. EB’s collaboration with Kansas City style blogger Annie Austin helps potential customers envision how a particular piece may look in use, through Austin’s styled photographs and in person at popups throughout Kansas City. Over coffee, Austin and Bordner discuss design and what’s next in fashion. Austin suggested having one of the earrings soldered in another place, changing the way the earring lays on the ear. This took the EB 3-piece jewelry collection to a 7-piece collection, which has turned out to be a customer favorite, Bordner says. “She took the bones of what I did, moved stuff around, and made it a lot stronger,” she says. “This whole collection wouldn’t exist without Annie.” Overall, Bordner says the growth of her business has been like a crock pot – a slow-cook process where she introduces pieces, finds out what people like best, and produces favorites in a larger quantity. The growth has been gratifying.

“TO SEE SOMEONE LOVE YOUR PRODUCT ENOUGH TO BUY IT IS SO EXCITING,” BORDNER SAYS. “THEY SPEND THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY ON IT, AND I TRY TO REALLY VALUE THAT.” Now, Bordner finds herself balancing the tension that comes with the leap from being a small, local business to having her work more mass-produced to keep up with demand. Continuing to design leather and original jewelry in KC and have it manufactured in LA is something she’s considering. “I want to hold on to these little moments and keep things small as long as I possibly can,” she says. 24

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MAKER

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ANNA VOGEL

(CON TI N U ED)

ONE OF ANNA’S EARLIEST MEMORIES IS EMBROIDERING A HEART WITH HER MOM AND THEN MOVING ON TO ATTEMPTING TO MAKE DOLL CLOTHES. Sewing has always been a part of her life. With fabric, she always felt like there were endless possibilities. “I’ll always be grateful to my mother and grandmother for giving me the tools to be creative and for being a huge reason why I do what I'm doing now. I wouldn't have the skills required to sew and design as I do currently without their guidance. To this day, I use bits and pieces from my late grandmother's stash,” Vogel says. Vogel credits her father, a successful entrepreneur, with encouraging her to pursue her dreams. She believes she may not have had the confidence to dive into a real business without his support and belief in her. After the birth of her daughter in 2014, Vogel started working on little pieces for her baby and decided to take the plunge with her own label, GoldyBelle. “My first business prior to my clothing line was a pottery and gift boutique that I named Florence Adams after my grandmother, so it only seemed natural to name my next venture after grandma Florence's mother, my great-grandmother, GoldyBelle,” Vogel explains. Living and studying for a couple of years in Europe shaped a lot of Anna’s design sensibilities. She leans toward classic, timeless looks and updates them in ways that are both practical and contemporary. “I know the general shapes I like to use in kids’ clothing and enjoy the process of making samples. More often than not I end up tweaking and adjusting a rough pattern until it has the look I'm trying to achieve. Then my very talented pattern maker takes it and streamlines the look for production.” They started by making everything locally, but as they grew, they moved some of their production to Los Angeles. They soon found that it's harder to keep a close eye on the process from beginning to end from afar. Although Vogel was generally happy with the production, there were often delays and problems she couldn't address from such a distance. “Before producing in Los Angeles, I searched for local manufacturing. At that time, there was nothing. I am thrilled that we are now able to move everything we produce to local Kansas City businesses. It's not only practical and much easier, but it fills me with so much local KC pride. That being said, I will always use any local help with seamstresses who like this kind of work that lets them stay at home if needed for unique small batch and/or heirloom quality looks.” They often use vintage materials for these pieces and have so much fun working on these creative looks. Having both truly handmade pieces and local production is a dream come true for her. CONTINUED >

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ANNA VOGEL

(CON TI N U ED)

Leeâ€™s Summit Lifestyle | September 2018

Anna Vogel

While Vogel loves creating the really unique and special looks, she’s been moving toward styles that are both more practical and pretty. She focuses on high quality from her local handmade seamstresses, which is immediately evident in GoldyBelle products. They line their knits, try to hide interior seams when they can, and add unique details that you won't find elsewhere. Other ways that Vogel has made these pieces practical can be seen in one of her most popular pieces, the Heidi Dress which features leather details that snap off and on for easy laundering. “It's a tremendous help to have my daughter, Clara, as my own little model to try designs on. In fact, because she isn't really interested in "modeling” for me, it actually helps me to know when something is practical or not. One of our most popular designs, the Sophia dress, has been tested up and down by her which led to a few design changes over the years,” Vogel explains. “Clara is very independent and loves to dress herself, which led me to realize that a dress that is the same in both the front and back is truly helpful.” The Sophia dress has a design that has proven to be really popular, especially because this dress is suitable for playing at the park or going to church, and the little wearer can slip it on and look perfect with ease. “My hope is that when your daughter wears GoldyBelle, she is both comfortable and stands out a bit for her unique yet classic look,” Vogel says. You can find out more about GoldyBelle at GoldyBelle.com, @goldybelle on Instagram, or on their official Facebook, GoldyBelle. Vogel loves to chat and share behind the scenes with her customers in an additional Facebook group, so search GoldyBelle Chat and B/S/T and join the fun! September 2018 | Lee’s Summit Lifestyle

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SOCCER (OR FOOTBALL EVERYWHERE ELSE IN THE

PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN SHIREMAN

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STATES

the speed, the agility necessary to move the ball continuously for 90 minutes creates a ballet of athletic ability. No one knows this better than the members of Sporting KC, Kansas City's MLS team. Two of these players, defenders Matt Besler and Seth Sinovic joined forces with friends and fellow soccer enthusiasts Daniel Kerley and Ryan Van Goethen to create a clothing line that combines the function of high-performance athletic wear with the laid-back casual vibe of the athleisure trend. The resulting clothing line is called STATES and is meant to reflect the growing American soccer identity. With their summer 2018 launch, they are debuting a line of shirts, shorts, pants, and

SPORTING KC MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CREATE THE ATHLETIC LINE THEY HOPED TO BUY

States founders Ryan Van Goethen, Daniel Kerley, Matt Besler, and Seth Sinovic

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hats that perform just as well on-pitch as they do off-pitch. We caught up with founder Ryan Van Goethen to find out the nitty gritty of their inaugural line.

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STATES

(CON TI N UED)

STATES IS THE AMERICAN ANSWER TO AN ATHLETIC STYLE THAT HAS BEEN POPULAR IN EUROPE FOR A WHILE. WHAT BRANDS INSPIRED YOU? Like any great business we spend a lot of time studying competing brands, but to be honest we are as much influenced by great brands (not just apparel ones) that have created a devoted and loyal following - those that stand for a mission bigger than selling product, but telling a story, giving its followers (in our case soccer players, fans, followers) a voice. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OR COMBO FROM THE NEW LINE? We divide our product lineup between two categories ‘on-pitch’ and ‘off-pitch’, but with the idea that all States’ products are soccer-inspired with technical and performance properties. On-Pitch: Designed with an eye to the specifications of on-field performance. Tested at the highest level by world-class players. Our on-pitch shirts feature soft, breathable fabric with moisture wicking technology, four-way stretch, perforated venting, and flat lock seams. Shorts feature functional stretch, an inter-lock fabric in the waistband and side paneling and strategic ventilation through a stretch mesh gusset. The shorts retain their form even while wicking away moisture and remaining lightweight during the toughest training session. Off-Pitch: Designed with an eye to post-game lifestyle and off-field wear. Athletic-lifestyle apparel with an ability to stand up to performance standards and fashion demands. Off-pitch shirts are designed to have the feel of a favorite broken-in tee but with the temerity to withstand a rough or workout session. The States hat features lightweight technical fabric that wicks sweat and repels moisture and stains. WHERE WILL STATES BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE? All of our products will be available on our website at States.soccer. The site is much more than just an eCommerce platform; it is a storytelling destination with editorial content and visual identities that tell the narratives of the sport in this country. WHAT LEAD YOU TO BECOME PERSONALLY INVOLVED IN CREATING A CLOTHING LINE FROM SCRATCH? The meteoric rise of the sport in this country is nothing short of amazing, and we believe we are still in the early innings. As we sat around as a group, we felt that among the different business verticals of the sport, apparel represented an underserved market and one lacking a clear sport-associated identity. Almost all the other large U.S. sports clearly have a brand tied to their rise in popularity almost synonymously, track & field, football, baseball, yoga, surf/skate… we aim to be this for Soccer in America.

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LO C A L D E N I M M A N U FACT U R E R B E L I E V E S KANSAS CITY IS POISED FOR R E V I VA L O F O N C E -T H R I V I N G GARMENT INDUSTRY

THE BUSTLE OF WORKERS AND HUM OF SEWING MACHINES HAVE LONG SINCE LEFT THE OLD KANSAS CITY GARMENT DISTRICT. At one time, however, garment manufacturing was the city's No. 2 industry, employing more than 4,000 people. An estimated one in seven American women wore a garment that was manufactured in Kansas City. "We don't always appreciate the history we have here in Kansas City," says Kerry Duffin, owner of The Garment Factory in the West Bottoms and the Lucy Marie and Herman product lines. "Up until the early 1990s, we were second only to New York City in garment production. It fell off a cliff with NAFTA and China trade opening up." However, Duffin believes the industry is poised for a revival that could create thousands of jobs and put the city on the national map for apparel. "Kansas City has a huge opportunity to capture the Made in the USA apparel industry," he says. "Much of the manufacturing is done in Los Angeles, which is perceived as fake, but we are perceived as authentic. Kansas City has a heck of an opportunity to wake up and grasp. The growth can be exponential, because bringing in one business can attract 10 more." Duffin has put his money where his mouth is. The Kansas City native, who started out working in the music industry, had a brainstorm while visiting the South Beach area of Miami. He noticed women wearing a style of jeans that were designed to flatter their figures. Market research convinced him that proper fit is a top priority for women purchasing denim. As a result he launched the Lucy Marie line for women and later the Herman line for men (both named after his parents) in 2013 (www.lucyandherman.com).Two years later, he opened the Garment Factory to provide contract manufacturing.

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KANSAS CITY ALSO OFFERS SOMETHING LESS TANGIBLE BUT JUST AS VALUABLE –

AUTHENTICITY.

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"We are the only cut-and-sew facility in Kansas City," he

"Kansas City has a central location, lower shipping

says. "Several people are working out of their homes and doing

costs and an ease of doing business," Duffin says. "I

small, single-piece production. But as far as assembly-line

made a call to City Hall, and there is only one page of

production, The Garment Factory is the only one doing it."

codes. By contrast, Los Angeles requires eight types of

A major challenge of trying to revive a long-dormant industry was simply finding basic equipment and skilled workers. "Basic things such as shears would cost $100 here but just $19.99 in Los Angeles," he says. "Thread and other things we buy in bulk had to be shipped in. But the biggest hurdle is find-

Kansas City also offers something less tangible but just as valuable â€“ authenticity. This is especially important with strong consumer demand for American-made products.

ing skilled assembly-line workers. It has taken two years to find

"Kansas City is perceived as down-to-earth, not con-

around 10 good operators. Many have come from immigrant

trived," Duffin says. "Many people are now willing to pay 10

populations. It's a highly skilled position and difficult to teach.

percent or 20 percent more for something manufactured in

I initially had to import my entire production crew from Los Angeles. They fell in love with Kansas City and said they wanted to move their families here." After frequent conversations with West Coast clients

the United States, where they know the quality." The biggest challenge is overcoming inertia. Duffin has contacted city officials, civic leaders and bankers about his vision. He admits it has been a tough sell.

and suppliers, Duffin began to realize that Kansas City

"I can't facilitate the moves myself and need assistance,"

had a golden opportunity. California companies are being

he says. "It's a hard business to understand. Many people

squeezed by high labor costs, suffocating regulatory burdens

focus on a romantic vision of the industry, with fashion shows

and environmental concerns.

and galas, but our business is very blue collar."

"Many companies that have been in Los Angeles for 25

Hardly a day goes by that Duffin doesn't receive a phone

or 30 years are considering moving and see Mexico as their

call from someone asking about Kansas City. He shares his

only option," he says. "Many major brands have moved to

enthusiasm for all the city has to offer, even as he works to

Mexico, but with tariffs, they are looking over their shoulder

grow his own business. With the proper strategy and per-

wondering if they made the right decision. There are not

sistence, he is convinced the sound of sewing machines

many options. Union labor makes New York cost-prohib-

again will echo through the garment district.

itive. There are some in Chicago, which also is expensive, and in Kentucky and Tennessee." This is where Kansas City, where the cost of living is 78 percent lower than Los Angeles, enters the picture.

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“I grew up hunting and fishing, and over the past decades have

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recently, I’ve discovered the horse and nature activities and experi-

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ences enabled by it. I’m concerned with the trend away from active

riding. We want our products to be the right ones to take you deep into

interaction with nature, and I’d like to see that change. I decided now

nature. Our brands are built around outdoor activities that are distinctly

was the time to try an outdoor business venture.”

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It all came into fruition just this year with a plan to create and sell durable local outdoor clothing. “Our focus is on clothing for activities that drive deep engagement with nature: hunting, fishing, and horse riding. Our primary brand is Great Blue Heron, which is closely tied to our fishing and hunt-

City so near the Osage River Valley, and with its great history as a garment manufacturing center, we think local production is also important. We are thrilled to have found The Garment Factory!” The most important thing to Marsh is inspiring the community to get out and explore nature.

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with its wading element and the collaboration with a hunting dog,

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paved for them,” she says.

In 2005, the school broke ground for the first phase of a 137,000 square foot state-of-the-art junior/senior high school. The initial

impact the community for His purpose and glory,” shares Sarah Coats, director of development.

phase included additional classrooms, state-of-the-art science lab-

SCA Academic Dean Kimberlee Gill says, “We have some

oratories, media center, and a large multi-purpose room, as well as a

incredible goals set for the 2018-19 school year and for the future

preschool wing. Since 2012, the school has been named one of the

of our school. Our theme for the year is ‘Revival: Renewed in

top five private schools in the Kansas City area and currently sits on

Mind. Transformed in Mission.’ With a record enrollment of 800

a 38-acre campus and includes two large buildings and fields for

students, including 83 in our freshman class, we are looking for-

football/soccer, baseball, and track. Last year, 62 seniors graduated.

ward to seeing the Lord at work in the hearts and minds of our

The mission statement of SCA is to inspire students to achieve

student body, faculty, and staff.”

their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian

Gill says they are excited to begin work on the addition of 10

training in a compassionate environment. SCA students continue to

classrooms to help with the growing population of students. They

score 15 to 20 percent higher than the state and national average on

completed their track and field and have made many partnerships

college entrance exams and 30 percent higher on standardized tests.

(including Summit Technology, St. Louis University, and Boost

With a smaller classroom environment and an intentional design for

Fitness) so students have access to other high-quality programming.

academics, students are encouraged and challenged by the faculty.

Head of School Linda Harrelson reiterates, “Each of our teachers

Each student participates in community service projects through-

are difference-makers, one student at a time, and the ripple effect is

out the year, and this year, the senior class traveled to Beckley,

large and effective."

West Virginia, to work with homeless families in Appalachia. “Service is truly part of the DNA of SCA. Whether it is our football team helping an elderly couple with yard work, or our kindergarten students sharing cards and music with John Knox Village, students

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Amy says. “The relationships are real, and the staff of 75

becomes a household name.

employees is amazing. The people we serve are gifted, lov-

“DPI is a hidden gem,” says Amy Cox, director of Development, “but I LOVE LOVE LOVE sharing DPI’s story with the community.”

ing individuals who enrich my life enormously.” One special-needs adult especially touched Amy’s heart. “This individual started with DPI’s day program but

The mission of DPI is to provide quality day habilitation

didn’t speak to anyone. Our staff continued to serve her

services to adults with developmental disabilities and to

with patience and love. Over time, she whispered to one

support them to reach their potential and achieve a dig-

staff member, barely audibly. Then a little more audibly.

nified, adult lifestyle.

Eventually, she spoke quietly to other staff members and

DPI opened its first location in 1993 at 16th and

then other attendees. Today, she works at a real estate

Prospect, its Independence location in 2002, and Lee’s

agency with the support of DPI’s Employment Connections

Summit in 2008. This nationally-accredited, non-profit

program. She’s a shining example of what patience, love,

was founded to provide a setting where individuals having

high expectations, and perseverance can do.”

developmental disabilities could continue to grow after they graduate from high school.

Amy says another example reveals the importance of family. “One of our individuals had been in foster care and

Amy says that many people don’t realize that the services

never known his real family, which created great loneli-

available for special-needs students during high school are

ness for him. DPI was able to clear some legal obstacles

not automatically in place for them as adults.

to introduce the family members to each other. This was

“DPI currently serves 150 people and has an extensive

a day of pure joy that had a lasting impact on their lives.

waiting list, which reveals the struggle to get quality ser-

They continue to have contact and are proud of their

vices for adult loved ones having special needs.”

family connections.”

Amy says that individuals without services experience

One way the community can get involved with DPI is

loss of connection to their peers and community. “We’re

through its annual Community Recognition Gala on November

all created to connect to each other. It’s a fundamental

10 at Unity Village, which includes several auctions, a keynote

part of being human. Without strong and varied connec-

speaker and a community awards presentation.

tions, these individuals suffer.”

“We really need a new facility in Lee’s Summit to serve

Amy says that DPI is undergoing a capital campaign to

individuals from throughout Jackson County --- so they’re

build an additional community center site in Lee’s Summit.

not sitting at home, but are engaging with the community.

“This would help alleviate our wait list and allow opportuni-

These adults require a lifespan of quality supports, and they

ties for the public to connect with those we serve.”

deserve that. I invite the community to come to DPI to tour

DPI uses the Gentle Teaching model to create a gentle environment for all.

the facilities and meet the people we love and support and to celebrate all the gifts they have to offer.”

For more info and ways to support, contact: Developing Potential, Inc. 251 NW Executive Way, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 | 816.525.6000 ext. 101 | DevelopingPotential.org

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beer sampling at New Axiom Brew-

cheek movie night featuring the Adam

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Sandler classic, Billy Madison.Showtime

Choir and the LSHS Drum Line.

30 minutes prior to class and you

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ergarten for German food and music,

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After going through a divorce, many become so consumed about the divorce itself, that it’s hard to know where to turn to next. For many, it’s hard to finally accept that the divorce is completed and now it’s time to move on and put the divorce behind them. This list is certainly not all-inclusive, but here are some things an individual should think about doing after the divorce is completed, from a financial and emotional standpoint: • Go back and look at your wills and estate planning documents. For many individuals, they may have set up a will, trust or other estate planning documents when they were married. Now that the divorce is over, it is likely time to re-look at those documents and have them amended. • In terms of bank accounts, life insurance and other assets, many of those accounts are likely setup as payable on death or transfer upon death to the ex-spouse. It is likely time to amend those designations accordingly. • If you have kids from the mar56

riage, now is the time to take some time away with the kids during your custody time and enjoy life. It’s likely time to try to re-establish some sense of normalcy after the divorce for you and the children. • You might want to talk to a therapist or counselor about the experience. For many, there were likely unexpected things that happened, or unexpected emotions that came to the surface, that likely need to be talked through. • It might be that you were granted a vehicle, boat or house as part of the divorce. Do the titles need to be updated? With a house, a quit claim deed is often needed. With vehicles or boats, you may need to go to the proper state office and ensure the titles are updated. Often, you may need a gift affidavit from your ex-spouse. • If there are retirement accounts that needed to be divided, like 401ks or pension plans, they usually require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to be submitted to effectuate any division designated in the divorce decree.

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For most individuals, it’s critical that they ensure that this take place properly. This list certainly is not all-inclusive. But these are some items to think about after completing a divorce. If you have gone through a divorce and need assistance with some postdivorce matters, it is always important to have an attorney. Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, juvenile matters, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters. Stange Law Firm, PC gives clients 24/7 access to their case through a secured online case tracker found on the website. They also give their clients their cell phone numbers. Stange Law Firm, PC understands the emotions that can come from a divorce or family law matter. No matter the family law issue you face, we are here to help you rebuild your life. Call for a consultation today at 855-805-0595.

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