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WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE THING YOU’VE DONE THIS SUMMER WITH YOUR KIDS? We went down to Roaring River to camp.

It was a blast until our tents got flooded. We definitely made a lot of memorable memories.

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST- DOGS, CATS OR SOME OTHER PET, AND WHY? I’ve always been a dog person. My parents had Shih Tzus dogs, and I currently have a French Bulldog named Karl.

Matt Knehans AAMS® Financial Advisor 120 SW 2nd Street Suite 102 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

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Matt Sibbing AAMS® Financial Advisor

Scott Wall

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MARK SANDY

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST- DOGS, CATS OR SOME OTHER PET, AND WHY? I love the way dogs are excited to see you all the time and are your friend no matter what’s going on.

THOM SCHLOSSER

WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE THING YOU’VE DONE THIS SUMMER WITH YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS? One of the most memorable things our family did this summer was to attend the Independence Day celebration at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City.

WHAT’S THE MOST MEMORABLE THING YOU’VE DONE THIS SUMMER WITH YOUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS? We finally had a long overdue, large family get-together. My dad was in town and we got to enjoy four generations celebrating Father’s Day together.

Brian Sandy

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Financial Advisor 200 SE Douglas, Suite 105 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

816-272-5650

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Stacy Burtin Mills Financial Advisor 3540 SW Market Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

816-623-9946

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It was a wonderful day enjoyed by our family and about 10,000 folks from across the Midwest.

Food trucks and bands supported our picnic on the lawn followed by an outstanding fireworks display that was entertaining for children of all ages.

Mark Sandy AAMS® Financial Advisor 200 SE Douglas Suite 105 Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

816-272-5650

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Thom Schlosser CFP® Financial Advisor

192 NW Oldham Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

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Joseph Hyde CIMA® Financial Advisor

Kevin T. Carpenter

816-272-6219

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AAMS® Financial Advisor 500 SW Market Street Suite F Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

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Paul Dykes Financial Advisor 506 NE State Route 291 Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

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Kids + Pets KIDS AND PETS OFFER UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, THE INNATE ABILITY TO ENJOY LIFE'S SIMPLE PLEASURES, AS WELL AS THE ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS THAT MELT OUR HEARTS. Unlike pets, we learn that kids will grow and transition and that letting go will be difficult. Then, we are surprised to feel a new sense of happiness from watching them discover what makes them happy in life and finding success through their years of studying, practicing skills and talents,

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and developing relationships.

This month my Editor, and dear friend, Angela Broockerd, will transition into a more comprehensive and significant role in our corporate offices. Her creative talents and ability to be resourceful were always impressive. Her insight, vision, and dedication have always been appreciated, but the genuine unconditional love she shows for others including myself is unsurpassed. It was time for her to begin a new chapter and I wish her success and happiness forever. With the closing of one door, a new one has opened and I am proud to introduce Carli DiMarco as my new Editor.

She brings with her an extraordinary amount of experience, knowledge, and new perspective. Her love of the Lee's Summit community as well as her involvement will provide a new angle to the stories she brings to you. She didn't waste any time providing us with an exceptional story of a "kid" that grew up in Lee's Summit, attended Lee's Summit High School, and is now heading to The Olympics in Tokyo.

This story happens to be about her brother, KC Lightfoot. We hope you enjoy his

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 14 Your Local Home Improvement Experts Window installation, roofing contractors, or a bathroom remodeling company Border does it all.

20 Watch Them Grow DIY’s to park your imagination on how to keep you cool in the heat + launch your kiddos into a new school year.

24 Tokyo Bound LSHS alumni earns his spot on U.S. Olympic pole vault squad

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30 Downtown business spotlight: Pet's Edition

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Open House

20 DIY 24 Hometown Hero 30 Local’s Choice 38 Local Limelight 42 Healthy Lifestyle 45 Realty Report 46 Trend Setter

AROUND TOWN

DIFFACTORY NAMED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Diffactory, a digital marketing and web development firm located in downtown Lee's Summit, was named "2021 Truly The Best Business of The Year" 1-20 employees by the Lee's Summit Chamber Of Commerce. The

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Legacy Park Amphitheater Friday, August 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM CDT Landslide, our tribute to Fleetwood Mac; has played at the Sandstone Amphitheater 3 times as of last summer. Sandstone, is the largest outdoor concert venue in the Kansas City area, with a capacity of 18,000.

They have been putting on 2 tribute shows each summer for the last 7 or 8 years. Gates open at 6pm. All seating is general admission lawn seating. Please bring a blanket and/ or lawn chairs. h t t p s : //c i t y o f l s . n e t /p a r k s / facilities/legacy-park-amphitheater

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Now Is the Time to Be Thinking About Sports Physicals If your child plays team sports, you are probably looking forward to cheering them on during their season and planning out your schedule around their practices. But have you planned for their annual wellness check yet? Now is the time to schedule your wellness check and get that physical form completed!

The pre-participation sports physical is required almost universally in the United States. Sports physicals help prevent risk and assess the health and fitness of children to ensure the activity will be healthy for them.

At their well-child check, our pediatricians complete

a head-to-toe examination of the child to screen for any medical problems that could impact your child’s health or impede their performance. They use the wellness check as an opportunity to review growth and development, update necessary immunizations, discuss mental health concerns, and provide guidance to promote good health.

Community Choice Pediatrics offers well-child checkups by appointment during our regular business hours.

Schedule your child’s wellness appointment online, or call our office at (816) 524-5600.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hitesh Patel to our team!

At Community Choice Pediatrics, we know how important quality of care is to our patients. And that’s driven by the people providing the care.

Dr. Hitesh Patel is now seeing patients. Learn more and make an appointment online.

Learn more about Dr. Patel on our website.

Raintree • Blue Springs • Lee’s Summit 28 providers between three locations

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KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, petfriendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!

KIDS AT PLAY + With the combination of fountains and spray features your kiddos will love any time spent at the Lea McKeighan Splash pad!

120 NE Chipman Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 + Aquatic center featuring an Action River and wave pool! The water park also features two waterslides, a six lane lap pool with diving boards, a water playground area featuring mini-slides, and dump buckets.

120 SW Blue Parkway Lee's Summit, MO 64063 + Take a break from the heat at one of the most popular swimming beaches at Longview Lake. + Lake Jacomo is a 970-acre lake that is located just a short distance from Johnson County and offers boat rentals, camping, swimming and sailing. + Visit the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead to see over 250 animals and birds, experience a Kanza Indian encampment, horse back riding and fishing pond.

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YO U R LO C A L H O M E I M P R OVE M E NT E X P E RT S WINDOW INSTALLATION, ROOFING CONTRACTORS, OR A BATHROOM REMODELING COMPANY - BORDER DOES IT ALL. BORDNER HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY IN RAYTOWN IS LIVING UP TO THEIR OUTSTANDING REPUTATION AS AN EXPERT REMODELING COMPANY JUST AS THEY HAD EARNED FROM THEIR HISTORY IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY THAT ESTABLISHED THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMPANY. As a second-generation family business since 1987, the experts at Bordner ARTICLE PROVIDED

demonstrate 50 years of combined experience in the home-improvement industry. They provide industry-leading installations of roofing, siding, windows, doors, bathrooms, stone and stucco products.

“We are not just another contractor,” say Sam Fleenor and Rob Poettgen, co-owners at Bordner. “We protect customers by developing solutions to their home improvement needs with one goal in mind—complete satisfaction.

Our craftsmanship is proven, our warranties let you rest at night, and we stay focused on people, not projects.”

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“At Bordner, we love what we do,” Sam and Rob say, “and our customers love the results.”

Bordner’s experienced technicians install all products (most are Americanmade) with considerable attention to detail so they function optimally for years.

They even offer lifetime workmanship warranties on all installations.

Check out some of Bordner’s industry partners and products:

OWENS CORNING ROOFING Bordner is a Platinum-Preferred roofing contractor with Owens Corning.

Known for its sleek and stylish finish, Owens Corning offers specialized heat resistance and cold insulating technology, a feature that helps customers enjoy significant savings on utilities. Plus, the hail-resistant features prevent constant repair demands. Owens Corning boasts its shingles are the industry’s highest standard with the best warranty, which is also transferable to the next owner.

The installation process uses ultra-durable OC SureNail, a triple-layer reinforcement technology that doubles the bond strength of traditional products.

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MARVIN INFINITY The experts at Bordner use Marvin Infinity windows because after 34 years of window remodeling, they believe no other window rivals it.

“We partnered with Marvin back in 2004 and have found they share the same values we are dedicated to,” the company states. “They have shown proven craftsmanship that we can’t find with any other windows and continue to be on the cutting edge in design.”

Beautifully crafted with unparalleled energy efficiency, Marvin Infinity windows feature lower sound transmittance with modern and classic colors.

A true fiberglass window, the Infinity by Marvin doesn’t have different products warring against each other, so customers will never find plastic peeling away.

The windows’ longevity also ensures a significant return on investment. Testing is done in the most brutal weather conditions (Warroad, Minn.), and the windows continue to perform year after year all over the world, so area customers should rest assured the windows can withstand brutal August weather and startling February temperatures.

“As a company, we believe you are only as good as the products you install and the warranty you stand behind,” Bordner states. “Infinity by Marvin stands behind their product with the best warranty in the window business.

Partnered with Bordner’s lifetime workmanship warranty, this gives our customers complete peace of mind.”

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JAMES HARDIE SIDING Low-maintenance, durable, stylish, and with a lifetime warranty, James Hardie Siding provides everything a customer needs in siding.

As the inventor of the super-durable Fiber Cement Siding option, James Hardie is the No. 1 siding producer in the world. The Fiber Cement Siding is engineered to stand up to the elements and stand out in the neighborhood. The Baked-On Plus Technology has greater resistance to fading, chipping and cracking to ensure its low maintenance. As certified installers, Bordner offers a multitude of customizable styles to create personalized solutions for design, aesthetics and durability to provide long-lasting beauty.

LUXURY BATH & ONYX COLLECTION A bathroom oasis remodel is a dream of many homeowners. The Onyx collection is 100% fully custom built to the exact dimensions of a space in just a few days. This seamless/groutless installation creates a smooth, easy-to-clean and elegant appearance. Made in the Midwest, it has antimicrobial agents built into the material that kill germs and keep mold or mildew from growing, allowing for low to no maintenance or cleaning necessary. The styles and options available are nearly limitless, accommodating unique preferences and needs including specialized handicap, safety and ease of access options.

Plus, its lifetime warranty will guarantee peace of mind.

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INSTRUCTIONS

LIFE WITH THIS LITTLE DIY PROJ-

Game Pieces: Paint your rocks with

ECT. At our house we like to keep

acrylic paint. For Tic-Tac-Toe you’ll need

outdoor game boards around for short

a total of 8 rocks, 4 of each type (here

moments together as well as full-blown

I’ve painted 4 lady bugs and 4 bumble

game nights. These game boards are

bees). For Checkers you’ll need a total of

meant to be kept outside but could also

24 rocks, 12 of each color (here I’ve used

be brought indoors as well.

black stones, painting half of them red).

Game Board: For raw wood (such as

MATERIALS

our tic-tac-toe board), use a ruler and

+ Pebbles for Checkers, 24 similar sized

black paint marker to create board lines.

+ Small stones for Tic-Tac-Toe,

For reclaimed or treated wood, use paint.

8 similar sized

Let game pieces and game boards fully

+ Acrylic Paints

dry. Seal with a polyacrylic spray for pro-

(black, red, yellow and white)

tection from heat and moisture.

+ Paint Brush + Raw wooden boards + Black Paint Marker + Reclaimed wood + Black Acrylic Paint + Polycrylic Spray

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ARTICLE LEANNE PARKER

DIY'S TO PARK YOUR IMAGINATION ON HOW TO KEEP YOU COOL IN THE HEAT + LAUNCH YOUR KIDDOS INTO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR.

// snow cones We adore snow cones at our house! If you’ve been to our house then we’ve probably served them to you. A shaved ice machine makes it oh-so-easy!

You can purchase premade snow cone syrup flavors or make your own healthier version by using fruit juice concentrates. Simply thaw the frozen fruit juice concentrate and put the liquid into squeezy bottles for an easy way to pour over shaved ice.

ASSEMBLE + Ice, lots of ice! + Snow Cone Machine + Snow Cone Cups + Snow Cone Straws + Snow Cone Syrups (or frozen juice concentrates, thawed) Use a snow cone machine to shave ice into snow cone cups. Top with your favorite flavor either storebought snow cone syrups, homemade syrups, or our favorite- fruit concentrates. Stay cool and celebrate the last days of summer heat!

// tablescape guide To recreate this tablescape, see the list of items below. This list is meant to be used as a guide and not a rule book. Using items that you already own not only saves you a shopping trip but also encourages (often forces) creativity! All it takes to make a tablescape beautiful is by using LAYERS both vertically and horizontally. For layering vertically, create a centerpiece with 3 different heights.

On this tablescape I used 1) a plant for the highest layer, 2) outdoor spheres as a midsized layer, and 3) wooden items such as game pieces and game boards for the lower layer. For layering horizontally, layer your place settings by using 1) Terracotta plant saucers, 2) green plates, and 3) mini cupcake stands topped with a small terracotta pot and flower. + Centerpiece Items {Layer Vertically} + Large plant (I used my Pothos) + Game pieces (yard dice shown here) + DIY game boards (see instructions above) + Place Setting Items {Layer Horizontally} + You will need one of each item per guest at your table. + Small terracotta pot + Small wooden coaster + Mini Cupcake Stand + Green Plate + Tea Towel (instead of napkins) + 12.2 inch Terracotta plant saucer (as plate chargers) + Flowers (faux or real) CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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HOMETOWN HERO

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TO K YO B O U N D

LSHS ALUMNI EARNS HIS SPOT ON U.S. OLYMPIC POLE VAULT SQUAD

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LIVING THE DREAM. Three words to best describe KC Lightfoot’s reality as he earned his spot on the United States Olympic Team.

Lightfoot has been a standout pole vaulter since the beginning of his career and continues to improve every time he hits the runway.

Lightfoot started collecting his accomplishments early when he earned two state titles during his tenure at LSHS. Additionally, he was named Missouri Boys Gatorade Track athlete of the year, Spectrum Sports Athlete of the Week, he holds Missouri all-time best and the United States No. 2 jump in high school history.

His impressive high school jump resume landed him a full-ride scholarship at Baylor University where he continued to soar to new heights. As a freshman, Lightfoot broke the indoor pole vault school record that had stood for 28 years with a jump of 18-7.5 and earned the All-American title - unbeknownst to him, his family, and his fans this was just the beginning. Lightfoot’s performances improved consistently through his collegiate seasons and his achievements continued to compile.

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KC Lightfoot In 2021, Lightfoot put up one of the most dominant UNDEFEATED seasons in NCAA history.

Elevating the national record three times and became the first college pole vaulter to clear six meters (19-81/4). After Lightfoot closed out his exceptional indoor season as the National Champion, he announced to forego his eligibility at Baylor to conquer yet another lifelong dream, becoming a professional athlete.

“As I looked ahead to the future, in particular, the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo, I was faced with one of those very difficult decisions,” Lightfoot stated about the crossroad of continuing his collegiate career or going professional.

“Taking into consideration many factors for my pole vaulting career I believed the best situation was to be back in my hometown. I am deeply and sincerely appreciative of every opportunity I had at Baylor and I am forever thankful for everyone at Baylor who supported me and encouraged me to be the best I can be.”

+ 2021 Olympian + 2021 NCAA Indoor National Champion + 2021 Indoor All-American + 2021 Big 12 Men’s Performer of the Year + 2021 The Bowerman Men’s Watch List + 2021 Big 12 Indoor Champion + Indoor Collegiate Record Holder + BU Indoor School Record Holder + Big 12 Indoor Meet Record Holder + 2020 Indoor All-American (pole vault) + 2020 The Bowerman Men’s Pre-NCAA Indoor Watch List + 2020 Big 12 Indoor Champion + 2019 Outdoor All-American + 2019 Big 12 Outdoor Champion + 2019 Indoor All-American + 2019 Big 12 Indoor Champion 26

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“ I A M D E E P LY A N D S I N C E R E LY A P P R E C I A T I V E O F E VE RY O PP O RT U N IT Y I H A D AT B AY L O R .”

WHEN AND HOW DID YOU GET INTO

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO

POLE VAULTING?

AT THE OLYMPICS?

“I got into Pole Vaulting in 7th grade, my dad was a

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OUTSIDE OF THE TRACK, WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES? “Outside of the track I obviously still love to train to keep myself in good all over shape. I pretty much love to do anything active, backyard sports are played frequently at my parent’s house with my siblings.

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TH E P E TS

O F LEE ’ S S UM M IT ARTICLE JOHN BEAUDOIN | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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M

ANY TALES OF AMERICANA INCLUDE WORKING MEN

AND WOMEN COMING HOME TO A HAPPY, EAGER, LOYAL DOG (OR CAT, FOR THAT MATTER). But more and more, working adults are making room for their pets right in the workplace.

Across Downtown Lee’s Summit and beyond, meet the dogs (and

a cat!) that help open up the shops and offices each morning with their owners, their personalities at work, and why some of them have mastered the art of constantly finding workplace treats.

From the first day Embers Candle Bar was open, Summit was a

“I think having a dog in the shop just makes people feel at ease.”

fixture in the downtown Lee’s Summit shop.

The 8-year-old Australian Shepherd has quite a following already, too.

“We have several customers, especially the kids, that come in for Summit first and candles second,” says owner Shara

S U M M IT

Derks. “We have a couple of kids who get really upset if they come in on a Saturday and he’s not there.”

Shara says Summit isn’t an “in-your-face kind of dog,” but rather chill when it comes to customers.

“He’ll usually come over and sniff you to say hi, let you pet him if you want and then just go lay down in the corner when you’re done,” she says. “I think having a dog in the shop just makes people feel at ease.”

Summit is certainly at ease there, coming in since the day they opened.

“He has separation anxiety, so I usually take him with me as often as I can,” Shara says. “He stays home on the weekends or on busy event days because between the scents and all of the people he can get a little overwhelmed.”

Summit loves his walks around downtown, often visiting the Downtown Main Street office, A Thyme for Everything or Blue Heron.

“For me it’s great because Aussies can tend to be really high-energy dogs. He still needs plenty of walks to keep him happy, but it helps that he also gets stimulation from being in the shop and seeing new people,” Shara says.

And as far as his celebrity status?

“I’m not sure if he’s a celebrity at all,

Embers Candle Bar

but he does make our social media photos a lot cuter.”

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Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital North

PEARL Unlike the dogs who go home with their owners each night, this cat is a permanent fixture at Lee’s Summit Animal Hospital North.

Pearl has roamed the halls of the animal clinic for more than 12 years, finding refuge there after one of the vet technicians discovered her injured from a car accident.

Pearl went “unclaimed” and became an instant family member of the staff.

“She is very active in the mornings,” said Jess, the front-desk receptionist, “greeting everyone at the front of the office. But by mid-afternoon she becomes grumpy and sassy and will head to the back to nap in her three-stories-high mini condo.”

Pearl tends to favor Jennifer, a technician, and Dr. David Voris, but isn’t fearful of wandering the lobby and exam rooms seeking attention and affection.

When she needs to, Pearl isn’t afraid to let the dogs know she is in charge with the gentle bat of the paw. Fellow felines are a friendly sight, however, and she will even try to snuggle up against the cat crates when another is inside, trying desperately to show affection by licking the outside of the crate.

Clinic workers also report she’s a bit of a diva, on occasion walking into the exam room and jumping on a table, stealing the seat away from the cats waiting to be checked.

“Pearl has roamed the halls of the animal clinic for more than 12 years.”

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At one of the most active intersections

That longevity has earned Phoebe more

of late in Downtown Lee’s Summit, Phoebe

than a few customer-friends and even some

holds court.

pretty special treatment, fitting for a breed

The office Corgi at Drayton Riley’s State Farm Insurance building at the corner of

that has a history around royal families.

“Corgis have a lot of appeal with that

Second and Douglas Streets greets almost

reputation

everyone the same way—with a bark.

Drayton said. “And they’re cute. We have

“You’ll walk by, and she’ll bark at you.

of

being

around

royalty,”

a few customers that go out of their way to

Everybody that passes here, you get her greet-

bring her treats when they come in, any-

ing,” Drayton says with a chuckle. “She’s noisy

thing from a McDonald’s hamburger to a

and nosy at first, but then she calms down.”

regular dog treat.”

Phoebe belongs to Kim, Drayton’s daugh-

Drayton said Phoebe is “definitely recog-

ter and a sales and customer service profes-

nized downtown” but will refuse to walk the

sional at the insurance office. She has been

strip at SW Main Street.

bringing Phoebe to work ever since she was

“Corgis have a lot of appeal with that reputation of being around royalty.”

“She gets freaked out by all the canopies.”

in high school.

PHOEBE

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B LU Blu comes to work every day at Life Transformations Personal Training in an area of downtown Lee’s Summit almost made for a dog: restaurants and the Farmers Market close by, not to mention the Lee’s Summit Fire Department Station #2 Headquarters across the street.

Blu is a 2-year old Boston Terrier who draws the admiration of many that walk by or come in for a workout.

“They think he’s cute. He will jump up on the bench next to you while you work out,” owner Molly Wichman says. “If you throw his ball, you’re committed for the hour. We tell them the first time, so they’ve been warned.”

He’s a hit inside the personal training studio as well as to those walking by, including the steady stream of girls to and from the nearby dance studio.

“Those little dance girls that walk by, they stop and see him

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CHARLIE If you’ve set foot into Bridge Space, or any of Ben Rao’s companies in downtown Lee’s Summit, you’ve likely been rounded up by Charlie dog.

The 12-year-old Border Collie has been a staple in downtown Lee’s Summit for more than 10 years.

As is his nature, Charlie is loyal to Ben. “He’s gonna follow me around, but he never has to have a leash. Door to car, car to building,” Ben says. “They’re like the second smartest breed, sometimes too smart. And he hates thunder. But he’s just a working dog. When I shift my weight, he stands up.

Charlie has made dozens of “work” friends, so much so that many have a treat drawer at their office just for him.

“He started working the building pretty hard, so we had to slow it down a bit,” Ben notes.

The treats—and the food trucks—call to Charlie.

“The taco truck on Fridays does give him trouble. When he’s watching his weight, the tacos don’t really do well for him.”

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B U RT M ACK L IN Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit The most well-known law enforcement agent in downtown Lee’s Summit is also the most popular pup in downtown, too.

Meet Burt Macklin, F.B.I. The 7-year-old beagle/lab/German Shepherd mix has been a fixture at Budget Blinds on SW Main Street for more than five years, when his owner, Courtney Stoddard, moved back to Kansas City. Burt became the “head of customer service” at that point and can now be found each day basking in the window, wandering the showroom or on a walk in downtown.

“He’s a very understanding dog, gentle, which is great for the kids that come in,” says Courtney, a co-owner of the family-run business. “I would say most people know him, more than they know me, honestly. I was walking him, and someone stopped me and asked, ‘Is that Burt Macklin of the FBI?’ So obviously, he’s got followers.”

Burt is named for the popular character on the sitcom “Parks & Rec” as is Courtney’s other dog, Duke Silver.

Whether it’s a Fourth Friday event or just popins from customers, Burt has a following unlike any other downtown.

“On Fourth Fridays, there are quite a few people that come in just to see him. One couple makes homemade dog treats, others just bring in regular treats. He will eat anything,” Courtney says.

Burt is also known for his extravagant Halloween costumes, sporting a “hippie” look one year, and Courtney’s favorite, his full tuxedo with top hat.

“He’s a very understanding dog, gentle, which is great for the kids that come in.”

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Julia h a s b een a b u s i n e s s ow n e r fo r ove r 18 ye a rs a n d h a s worke d i n th e a ccou n ti n g i n d ust r y for 32 years . Sh e is s kille d i n b u s i n e s s p l a n n i n g, i n com e ta x, IRS n oti ce work , a n d p a yroll a n d is a st ron g bus in es s d evelo p m e n t p ro fe s s i o n a l . S h e ru n s h e r b u si n e ss w i th a com m i tm e n t to re lat ionships, exce llen ce , co l l a b o ra t i o n , a n d i n te gri ty—a n d looks for cli e n ts w h o do th e sa m e.

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