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nniversaries and milestones come and go, and I’m often a day late in acknowledging them. But this one has been staring me in the face for months and I thought it might be worth sharing. I celebrate my 150th issue with Lifestyle Publications this month. Many of you may not realize that I also oversee the editorial for two of our sister publications, Johnson County Lifestyle and Leawood Lifestyle. I also provide support for our publications in other states, from Newport Beach, California to Cape Ann, Massachusetts. From North Scottsdale, Arizona to Boulder, Colorado. What started with one magazine in the fall of 2009 has grown to nearly two dozen publications across the country. And they’re all designed, printed and shipped from our little corner of the world.

publisher Steven Schowengerdt | Steven@LifestylePubs.com editor-in-chief Lisa Harrison | Lisa@LifestylePubs.com assistant editor Kendra Mathewson | KMathewson@LifestylePubs.com chief financial officer | DeLand Shore

director of marketing | Brad Broockerd chief sales officer Matthew Perry | Matthew@LifestylePubs.com regional director Michael Arel | MArel@LifestylePubs.com

Recent news reports have announced that several national publications with a long history are ceasing publication. A few of these publications have merged with others, while some have gone to a 100 percent web or digital format. What makes us different? And successful? We’re home grown. We try to focus on the best our community has to offer and we bring it right to your home every month.

advertising sales Darla Hall | DHall@LifestylePubs.com Laura Paszkiewicz | Laura@LifestylePubs.com

I love having my fingers on the pulse of our community, and I love being able to share the good news of our friends and neighbors so please, keep the story ideas coming our way. But you know we couldn’t do any of it without the support of our devoted advertising partners, and so I offer special thanks to them for their continued support.

art director | Sara Minor

Have a great August, neighbors, and I’ll see you around town.

advertising director | Mike Baugher production director | Christina Sandberg

ad coordinator | Cyndi Vreeland, Samantha Engel executive assistant | Lori Cunningham contributing writers Lisa Allen, Katherine Bontrager, Lauren Claflin, Nicole Kilian, Kendra Mathewson, Todd Natenburg, Frank Pasckiewicz, Elizabeth Rosenberger, Haley Roach, Ryan Rosser, Tom Strongman contributing photographers Joann Dost, Lisa Lala, McKenna Mathewson, Barbara Noble, Tom Strongman, Russell Walker

Lisa Harrison, Editor-in-Chief Lisa@LifestylePubs.com

application architect | Michael O’Connell it director | Randy Aufderheide Published monthly, subscriptions are also available for $22 for 1 year, $39 for 2 years by visiting LeesSummitLifestyle.com

by Community ™ Proverbs 3:5-6 Contact us at:

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Good Times

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Giving Back

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Home Matters

40 Hot Spot 42 Worship Time 44 Now Open 46 Driver’s Notebook 50 Real Wives

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The Kauffman Foundation’s program helps startups percolate success.

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Good Times

Expressions of Hope Gallery Event for Veronica’s Voice The mixed media exhibit featured local artists and proceeds will help make possible housing and life changing services offered by local nonprofit, Veronica’s Voice.

Veronica’s Voice Founder Kristy Childs shares her passion for helping women and girls caught in commercial human trafficking and exploitation.

1980s Themed Ladies’ Night Out Time travel was made possible recently in downtown Lee’s Summit where girlfriends donned neon colors, big hair, leg warmers and shoulder pads for a fun night of shopping and girl time.

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More than 150 women had a great night of fun wearing big hats to raise big funds for the nonprofit organization honoring an 11-year-old girl’s dream to provide clothes for foster families and kids in distressed situations.

The night was centered around building and growing hope.

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Lee’s Summit Chamber Golf Classic The 2014 tournament at WinterStone Golf Course was a sellout with beautiful weather. The Chamber extends a special thank you to the title sponsor, Summit Media Solutions.

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Around Town Local Gymnasts Compete at AAU Nationals

Darla Hall receives her DTLS award from previous recipient, Councilmember Rob Binney.

DTLS Awards Dinner Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street recently hosted its Awards Dinner & Annual Meeting at The Emaline Ballroom. The Roarin’ 25th Anniversary event recognized the volunteers who contribute throughout the year to the organization, as well as outstanding achievements in a variety of categories. Many awards were given in a variety of categories. Congratulations to Lee’s Summit Lifestyle’s own Darla Hall who was awarded Downtown Champion.

Summit Technology Academy Student wins national award Cooper Leabo, 17, a student at Summit Technology Academy, captured a first-place gold medal in the SkillsUSA national championship competition in Internetworking event.

“I am thankful that my networking class at Summit Technology Academy prepared me so well for the competition,” Cooper says.

Cooper is a senior attending Summit Technology Academy and Lee’s Summit West High School. He is employed by Cerner Corporation as part of the Missouri Innovation Campus program.

Cooper’s networking instructors at Summit Technology Academy are Jeff Banhart and Lisa Oyler.

In addition to Cooper’s national award at the SkillsUSA competition, two Summit Technology Academy students tied for first place in the event’s Showcase for Additive Manufacturing Technology. The showcase was a proposed 3D printing competition. STA students winning this award were Kevin Balch and Zack Warfield, both from Raytown School District. SkillsUSA.org 12

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Eight gymnasts from Dave’s Gymnastics Factory’s competitive gymnastics team recently competed at AAU Nationals. The meet was held at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Florida. The gymnasts are: Madelyn Kurtenbach, Grace Naumann, Ashley Reed, Jenna Stindt, Jessie Stindt, Olivia Trask, Annica Valmassei and Lilly Westphal. The gymnasts had a great meet, with several personal bests and lots of medals. Lilly Westphal was the AAU Level 6 Senior A National Champion, with a first place finish on beam. Ashely Reed placed second all around in the Junior B division. Jessie Stindt placed third all around in the Senior A division, with a first place finish on vault.

SCA Alumnus Graduates from West Point Military Academy Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that alumnus Steven Eric Santon graduated from West Point Military Academy in May. Stanton, a 2010 graduate of SCA, served as the class of 2014 Secretary at West Point and was the runner-up for the Coach K award. This award, named in honor of Duke University’s Coach K and 1969 West Point graduate Mike Krzyzewski, recognizes West Point athletes and coaches for their outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership.

During his tenure at West Point, Stanton concentrated his studies in Human Geography and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the Field Artillery branch. He will report to Fort Sill, Okla., for his first assignment.

Municipal Court Records Now Available Online Lee’s Summit Municipal Court has successfully converted their court records to the statewide court automation program, known as the Justice Information System (JIS). Lee’s Summit court records can now be accessed via Case.net at Courts.mo.gov.

This transition is ahead of schedule thanks to staff who worked hard converting the data to the new system. The JIS system will help improve the Municipal Court’s ability to collect fines, court costs, restitution and proba-

tion fees. Along with these improvements, the Court now has the ability for electronic transfer to the Missouri Department of Revenue and Missouri State Highway Patrol.

NEW LONGVIEW GETS UPCYCLED IN ITS 100TH YEAR An innovative arts festival at New Longview will feature music, food, fashion, jewelry, home décor and more. The excitement begins with bagpipes leading local school children in a parade. Following the kick-off will be an exclusive VIP Benefit Reception held in the historical tent featuring local celebrity, Leanne Lee, the Diva of DIY offering first chance at purchasing the exclusive historical items. Tickets are available in limited quantity for this event.

Last year thousands of people enjoyed the three-day event that benefits the New Longview Foundation. The Foundation empowers, advocates and coordinates projects that enhance and preserve superior architecture, celebrate the arts and enable healthy living following the great legacy of R. A. Long and his daughter Loula Long Combs. More information about the foundation can be found at LongviewFoundation.org. Event information at LongviewFestival.com.

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Around Town Heartland Honor Flight: Mission Successful

Chest pain? Just get here!

Time equals heart muscle. That’s what Lee’s Summit Medical Center doctors want you to know about the importance of getting to an emergency room quickly for heart attack symptoms. The faster you are treated, the better your chances of survival and recovery from a heart attack.

Thanks to generous donations from Kansas City are residents; the Heartland chapter of Honor Flight recently charted an aircraft and took close to 100 well-deserving veterans on a day-long trip to Washington, DC. The veterans represented WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East. A few of the younger veterans stepped up to be guardians for members of the “Greatest Generation.” Three female veterans from WWII made the trip as well. The senior veteran was 97 years old at the time of the trip.

Guardians are area volunteers who pay their own transportation costs and accompany wheelchair bound veterans for the day.

One guardian for this trip was a veteran of the Middle Eastern conflict. He lost his leg, and still served as a guardian for a WWII vet. The veterans were given a hero’s welcome both in Washington D.C. and when they returned late that night to Kansas City.

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These Marines from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and conflicts in the Middle East posed for a group photo at the Marine Corps Memorial.

Local Students Excel on the DUKE TIP test Thirteen students at Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School took the DUKE University TIP (Talent Identification Program) test during the 2013-14 school year.

Students are identified based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. These students were invited to take either the ACT or the SAT

college entrance exam as a seventh-grader that allows them greater insight into their academic abilities. In addition, experts at Duke TIP have developed and compiled information to inspire academically talented young people to learn through exciting, stimulating and challenging educational opportunities to augment their capabilities.

The Duke Talent program identifies students who have scored in the 95th percentile or above. These students will receive the state recognition award: Caden Gabel, Christopher Grimes, Kylie Jones, Danielle Rotert, Theresa Scheier, Jacob Sellinger, Daniel Tartaglia, Kevin Marshall and Kelsey Wilcoxson.

Get Connected!

Opportunities to Connect, Grow and Serve

A Word from our Editor We neglected to properly credit photographer David Shaughnessy for the photo he provided for chef Ryan Sneed’s braised chipotle short ribs recipe that we ran in our June issue. Our apologies to David and our friends at KC Hopps.

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If You’re Getting Married Cowboy Camp for Boys and Girls Open Range Equine Outreach (OREO) is a Christian group overseeing equine programs affiliated with Open Range Fellowship, a cowboy church in Lone Jack, Mo. Their goal is to touch the lives of others through a connection with horses. OREO volunteers hold half-day summer horse camps for boys ages 9 – 14, and for girls ages 12–15. Campers learn horse safety, life skills through bible studies, how to properly handle horses, and have fun! They spend time each day with a certified riding coach, in bible study class, and take time for music, breaks, snacks and lunch.

OREO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization affiliated with Open Range Fellowship; they gratefully accept donations for equipment necessary to run these programs. OREO owns, stables, feeds and cares for eight horses.

OREO volunteers conduct other educational and training events. For more information, check their website and Facebook page. OpenRangeFellowship.com.

Volunteer for the Parks The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation are often in need of volunteers. At any given time they are in need of volunteer coaches, receptionists, gift shop attendants, fitness room attendants, greeters, photographers, gate attendants and field trip at-

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tendants. If any of these activities sounds like a match for your skill set, give them a call and ask a few questions. Our parks and recreation facilities are a real treasure. Get to know the services they provide by getting involved and develop skills for future employment. Be a part of building ties in our community while you try something new. You’ll be glad you did. For questions, contact Tede Price at tede.price@lees-summit.mo.us.

$1,000 Shop Lee’s Summit Winner Announced Kathy Hughey is the lucky winner of the Shop Lee’s Summit $1,000 prize. The Shop Lee’s Summit contest was created by the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit to educate and encourage residents to purchase goods and services in Lee’s Summit to improve the quality of the community. When residents Shop, Dine, Play in Lee’s Summit, the additional sales tax dollars goes towards improving the community and supporting its many needs.

When asked how she would spend the money, Kathy stated, “More shopping in Lee’s Summit - we’re working on our house, so I’ll be spending it in Lee’s Summit for decorating and building supplies.”

Local Attorney Elected President of Bar Association Lee’s Summit attorney Nick A. Cutrera was elected President of the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association at its annual meeting in May. His term will run until next May. The Eastern Jackson County Bar Association is a professional association for members of the Missouri Bar that practice in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including eastern Jackson County.

MCC Longview Offers More Quality Arts Programming

Nate Wegner MD, Ken Adams MD, Terry Morris MD, Tom Dowd MD Stephanie Carpino MD, Kimberly Negrete CNM, Karla Wilmot WHNP

Metropolitan Community College and the Summit Theatre Group both agreed to a new partnership that will help continue to bring quality community theatre to the city of Lee’s Summit. The Longview Cultural Arts Center will house three shows a year performed by the Summit Theatre Group. This will provide even more quality arts programming for Lee’s Summit and the Kansas City metro area. The vision for the Longview Cultural Arts Center was to create a home for the arts in the city of Lee’s Summit. The Summit Theatre Group works to provide enjoyable live theatre opportunities and experiences for the community. The first show under the new agreement will be All My Sons which will open September 12th.

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The Big Picture

The Lee’s Summit teacher team behind Kansas City’s Reel Spirit Awards for youth filmmakers

2014 Reel Spirit award-winning student filmmakers

The Movers and Shakers Behind the Reel Spirit Awards Article Kendra Mathewson | Photography Barbara Noble and Lisa Lala

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his time of year in classrooms across town, educators are busy stirring young minds to do great things. One unique Kansas City celebration, Reel Spirit, honors a genre of one of those great things: filmmaking.

Yes, kids here have the opportunity to create all sorts of films throughout the school year and submit them to the Reel Spirit competition, which then pulls out all the stops to create an amazing opportunity to see and encourage the young talent amongst us.

The Reel Spirit Awards is the kid equivalent of the Academy Awards. Maybe not quite that large, or Hollywood-ized, but in just 10 years this significant event has become the premier regional recognition of student filmmakers’ work. All thanks to a group of Lee’s Summit teachers with a vision.

(It does involve a red carpet, elegant attire and a golden statue for the winners.)

In the same way the idea for a great film begins in the creative mind of one individual, so did the idea for Reel Spirit. Barbara Noble is a gifted program teacher at Longview Farm Elementary and Sunset Valley Elementary. Her idea for what became Reel Spirit was the result of several things working together.

“Ten years ago Apple iMovie and the digital revolution started putting filmmaking in the hands of the average person,” explains

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Noble. “My teacher friends and I saw what a great avenue for gifted kids it provided: problem solving, creative thinking, having to lead and follow, work as a team.” With that already in the works, she found more inspiration on a personal trip to New York with her husband in the spring of 2004.

“I talked my way into an event at Tribeca Film Festival showcasing high school and college filmmakers,” she says. “I just knew we could do that here.”

And, in the same way that a movie cannot be made by one person alone but entails a litany of collaborative talents, neither did Barbara Noble attempt creating a film fest for kids here alone.

She shared the vision with teaching buddies, Becky Palmer and Toni Travalent, and said, ‘Let’s put on a show.” They had no money, no idea where they were going. “We were three teachers who had a vision.”

It is because of the vision of these women that a door exists today for elementary school and middle school students to enter the filmmaking world, and they’ve expanded to include high school students the past two years. One after another doors have opened -- first at UMKC which allowed them to host their first workshops (their original source of funding) and event with 100 attendees, later Filmfest Kansas City adopted the group and the past three years the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet Theater has

provided the venue for Reel Spirit, now hosting 600 people from all over the metro, and entries from as far away as Hawaii and Malaysia. Retired teachers Wanda Hartter (Sunset Valley, Woodland) and Linda Thee (Trailridge and Greenwood) also joined the team.

Reel Spirit is not just about making movies,” explains Noble. “It’s about empowering children through their imagination and the science of cinematic arts, and teaching kids that they have something Now a freshman at LSN, Gigi worth saying, too.”

Harris has participated in Reel For all their work in their off Spirit since she was 9 years old time putting Reel Spirit together, and a student of Mason Elementary teacher Jenny Riedlinger the teachers enjoy seeing the kids’ who encouraged her. faces at the awards ceremony.

“The pay off for us is the kids’ proud faces clutching their Oscar-like trophies and celebrating their unique creativity in filmmaking,” says Noble.

Since 2008, Reel Spirit is now the youth division of the non-profit 501c3 Kansas City FilmFest. Their 10th annual youth film festival takes place in April.

ReelSpirit.KCFilmFest.org, Facebook.com/ReelSpiritFilmmakers

Reel Spirit’s ripple effects are far reaching. Many students have participated so far, including these award winners: A town in Belize was transformed as a result of the film of young filmmaker, Gigi Harris, a Mason Elementary 4th grader at the time, whose story of a poverty-stricken roadless community caught the attention of many who helped raise funds to finance road construction. View “San Mateo” on YouTube.

Longview Farm Elementary student Thomas Gray and collaborator Caleb Cox produced a documentary about Thomas’s brother; the film is impacting perceptions of autism and being used to educate the public. View “Autism: Mason’s Story” on YouTube.

Ben Hume’s filmmaking career began in 3rd grade at Longview Farm Elementary; his creative movies have him well on his way to a career in the industry.

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Hometown Hero

The Wheels on the Bus Lee’s Summit Cares Honors a Man whose Retirement Drove his Life in a New Direction Article Lauren Collinsworth Claflin | Photography McKenna Mathewson

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hen Rudy Rhodes retired from UPS after 28 years, he was ready to relax. At first. Then, however, he started to get bored.

“You catch up on your rest for a little bit,” says Rhodes with a chuckle, “But you can only cut the grass and check the mail so many times before you start to wonder if you could do more.”

Rhodes’ desire to do more led him to a part-time job as a school bus driver for the Lee’s Summit school district. He never imagined the journey that Bus #58 would ignite, both in his life and in the lives of so many children.

“Well, everyone knows that #58 is the fun bus,” Rhodes says, laughing. “There’s a diverse mix of students that ride my bus, so we all come from different backgrounds, which is great. That allows the kids to share their cultures, appreciate our differences and develop so much respect for each other. We talk about making smart choices and how important it is to go to college. Plus we laugh a lot. We’re one big, happy family on #58!”

Rhodes makes every child who rides his bus, from kindergarteners to high school students, feel special. Each student is greeted by name every day. On their birthdays, they get an exuberant birthday song performed over the intercom by ‘Mr. Rudy.’ He can

often get many of the students to sing along with him, but when he can’t, he performs solo.

“After I finish their birthday song, I always get back on the intercom and say, ‘Great job Mr. Rudy!’ and the kids laugh,” says Rhodes.

There may be a lot of laughter and singing on #58, but that is not the reason that Rhodes was honored by the community earlier this year. Lee’s Summit Cares is a non-profit organization that supports and coordinates efforts to decrease youth substance abuse and promote youth safety, health and well-being in the community. Every year, Lee’s Summit Cares awards 10 individuals who have had a profound impact on students’ lives. Rhodes was honored this year at the annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast for going the extra mile in his kindness and support of students.

When Rhodes worked for UPS, his department sponsored an elementary school in the urban core. He worked personally with many students who were struggling, and he discovered the rewarding joy of seeing that glow in the eyes of a child who starts to believe in himself. He also saw, firsthand, the need to help our teachers.

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Because Rhodes knew how rewarding it had been to help students through the UPS program, he approached the principal of Prairie View Elementary School, about starting a mentoring program. In 2012, he started Book Buddies to provide one-on-one assistance to students who were struggling with reading. Rhodes recruited four other bus drivers from the school district to assist him, and their time and effort had an immediate impact on the children with whom they worked.

Rhodes’ affable nature and great sense of humor bring out the best in children. He has a way of connecting with each child as a unique individual, which is the reason he has become so beloved in the classroom and behind the wheel of bus #58. He feels blessed to have the support of his wife, Ruth, with whom he recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, their four children and nine grandchildren in this new direction that his ‘retirement’ has taken him.

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“I spent almost 30 years in the corporate world, and I never saw this coming,” Rhodes reflects. “I could have never imagined how rewarding it would be to drive a school bus! But feeling like I’m making a difference with all those children, in the classroom and even just talking to them about their lives and their futures on my bus, has meant so much to me. There are no bad days on the fun bus!”

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uietly tucked between peaceful neighborhoods and a dense copse of trees lies a 20-acre treasure in Lee’s Summit: Charles David Hartman Park Sports Complex.

Renovated in 2008, the sports complex at 700 SW Old Pryor Rd. is named in honor of a Lee’s Summit hero. In 1983, heavy rains flash flooded the Little Blue River. A stranded individual, clinging to a tree after his canoe upturned, needed assistance getting to safety.

Officer Charles David Hartman, a member of Lee’s Summit’s Underwater Rescue and Recovery team, responded, but tragically lost his life in the process.

The park, originally designed to host youth sports, was dedicated to Officer Hartman in May 1990, seven years after he gave his life.

Today the complex is home to three gorgeous softball fields, a concession stand, children’s play area, and connections with nature trails.

Adult softball and kickball leagues compete seasonally at the sports complex. League schedules can be found at CityOfLS.net/ Parks/Facilities/Hartman-Park-Sports-Complex.

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Grab your lawn chairs and pack your families for a fun and free evening cheering for one or more of Lee’s Summit’s softball or kickball teams. Team names vary from practical, Sorano’s Sports Bar, to creative, Inglorious Batters.

Softball games begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sunday matches begin at 4 p.m. Competitive kickball games occur on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Summer season recreational co-ed softball playoffs conclude on August 5, but other summer leagues continue up to the 14th. The softball fall session runs August 3 through September 26. There’s plenty of time left in 2014 to enjoy a game or two or three.

Bleacher seating leaves plenty of room for fans and family to cheer on their favorite players and teams. Tended lawn outlines the fences, providing ample space for lawn chairs or a game of catch. At dusk, flood lights illuminate the fields and parking lot, promising a safe environment for both players and spectators.

The north side of Charles David Hartman Park Sports Complex includes a full-service concession stand with clean restrooms.

Comfortable picnic tables rest beneath a covered pavilion near

the concessions for those who wish to enjoy their snacks in the shade.

Alcoholic beverages are sold at the concession stand, so be prepared to show your ID if you wish to imbibe spirits while watching the games.

During game play, children can take advantage of a generous playground designed just for them. Two separate play areas allow safe play, one for toddlers and another for preschoolers or older.

Adjacent to the sports complex is the 10-acre Winterset Park Nature Area. Take a break between games and stroll along the wood-mulched trails.

The wildlife, wildflowers, waterfalls and wood bridges won’t disappoint.

Competitors enjoy manicured outfields and raked infields. The outfields are irrigated to the keep the grass green and soft. In contrast, crushed limestone covers the infields to increase traction and speed as players race from base-to-base.

If participation is more your style, you’ll need to start planning for 2015. Softball and kickball team registration for the fall season concluded on July 29. Many teams will likely compete again next year, so seize this opportunity to scope out the competition.

It costs up to $335 per team to join a single header softball league, and up to $645 per team to join a double header softball league. Team rosters must contain a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 players. Teams are required to provide their own league-sanctioned bats and balls for game play.

If school yard kickball thrills you, there’s a league for that, too.

League fees cost up to $250 per team. Kickball rosters must carry a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 players. For the fall session the fee includes no fewer than seven games.

In memory of Officer Hartman’s sacrifice, life and joy occur nightly at his namesake’s sports complex. Whether you’re a player or a spectator, you’ll find excitement at Charles David Hartman Park Sports Complex.

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Giving Back

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thought of countless ways to start this article. The old ‘teach a man to fish’ saying seemed plausible if I swapped ‘plant a tree’ for fishing. So did the tired ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ adage.

Problem is, those words are trite. They don’t do justice to the work that’s happening every day, right here in our own communities, to provide fresh fruit to those who are hungry and worried about their next meal and at the same time empowering them to change their circumstances by investing their time in a little orchard.

Though The Giving Grove, an affiliate of the Kansas City Community Garden, is a non-profit organization that focuses on self-help and educational assistance to low-income residents to grow their own food—specifically apples, nuts and berries--this article isn’t just about apples.

It’s about what the apples mean not only to the people who can pluck them from the branch and eat them, but for those who help clear the trash, prime the soil, dig the holes and nurture the plants from seedling to tree. This is about the primal connection that food creates for families and about how, when communities come together in the pursuit of a common goal, the landscape can change in more ways than one.

Executive Director Robert Reiman has an arsenal of statistics at his disposal. One in five children in the state of Kansas lives in a food insecure home. The numbers are higher in Missouri: the state has the fifth highest rate of child food insecurity. For the quarter of a million people affected in the Kansas City metro area, food insecurity means a marked decline in economic opportunity, productivity and academic achievement and studies have shown that proper nutrition in the first three years of life makes a profound impact in the lives of children and their families.

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Reiman had retired after a 27-year career as a principal at Deloitte Consulting and was focused on an environmental ministry at his church when he was approached by former Kansas State Representative Jill Quigley, who connected him to Kevin Birzer, Greg Finkle and Ray Makalous of the Church of the Resurrection. Reiman has grown fruit in his own backyard for more than 10 years, and the men shared a desire to create a sustainable, organic option to help the food insecure population of Kansas City.

“We know there are backpack programs and other initiatives to help,” says Reiman. “But we saw a need for non-processed foods and wanted to fill that gap with an option that would be available even if backpacks were no longer being sent home with students. We started with a ‘kick the tires’ workshop because we needed to test the idea before we got too far into the process.

The strong support we found inspired me to better understand food insecurity, and I got really jazzed about the idea of not just providing food, but of coaching people in neighborhoods that

are most affected how to grow their own food, and in teaching kids where their food is coming from.”

The Giving Grove’s model is an inclusive one. Though it grew from connections of faith, the organization is ecumenical and strives to complement, rather than compete with, other organizations. The difference is that The Giving Grove focuses on little orchards both for fresh produce and to strengthen the bonds between residents in each community.

“It seems simple enough, to plant a tree,” says Reiman, “but it can be dicey.

Not all trees are created equal, and there are issues like disease resistance and ease of maintenance to consider. Education is an important component in the success of each little orchard.”

The organization requires that at least two people commit to each project. These people must be from different families, and must learn to care for the newly planted trees not only by scouting regularly for disease but also by maintaining the area in which the trees are planted.

“I have so many stories,” says Reiman, as he talks about how various Kansas City communities have embraced The Giving Grove’s mission.

There was one steward at the Wyandotte Countians Against Crime neighborhood who told Reiman ‘I can’t grow dirt, but I think we can do better’ as they discussed the crime rate and how the area looked more like a dumping ground than a place in which to raise a family.

“There was another time we were out around Tenth and Newton,” says Reiman.

“The neighborhood didn’t know that we’d be there planting, as it was a faith-based food pantry that procured the rights to a piece of property and started the project. We show up and start planting, and about an hour into it I look across the street and see a door open just a crack, with a woman watching us. So I walked over and I introduced myself. She asked what we were doing, and I said ‘We’re planting this for you. This is your orchard.’

It seems simple enough, to plant a tree, but it can be dicey. Not all trees are created equal, and there are issues like disease resistance and ease of maintenance to consider. Education is an important component in the success of each little orchard.

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The Giving Grove is three planting seasons old. The original goal was to have planted five little orchards in 2013. They did 21.

By the end of this spring’s planting season, they had 38 edible tree gardens sprinkled across the Kansas City metro area.

“We can plant twice a year,” he says, “in April and fall. Spring planting needs to be done by about May 10, but we get a little bit more time in the fall, sometimes through November, depending on the weather.”

The organization is committed to digging holes and planting by hand whenever possible, so as to minimize the negative effects

of heavy machinery on the land. Extra hands are always welcome, says Reiman, especially when The Giving Grove is serving a more senior neighborhood.

“We’re trying to make as great an impact as rapidly as possible” says Reiman. The focus in the off-season is to queue up the next season’s projects, continue to improve operations and to educate stewards about maintaining a healthy orchard and the importance of patience.

“Trees need three to five years in the ground to produce fruit,” he says. “For berry bushes, however, we see fruit in year two. As we move forward, we’ll be thinking through the stewards’ role in distributing the food, how to preserve the fruit post-season and how we can continue to create community through the little orchards.”

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Helping Cups Runneth Over The Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups program helps business startups percolate success.

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hen Stuart Ludlow and his business partner, David Hulsen, began their own software company, the duo had plenty of hurdles to clear.

But getting constructive feedback about their startup? That may have been one of the easiest problems the two encountered, thanks to 1 Million Cups, a program created by Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation, a subsidiary of the Kauffman Foundation.

Sporting the tagline “Caffeinate Your Community,” the program (with its clever coffee-cup logo), promises to build communities, “one cup at a time.”

And it does so in the simplest and most effective way possible: by offering local entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.

“1 Million Cups began in April, 2012,” explains Nathan Kurtz, a manager in Entrepreneurship for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. “It was started as a way for Kauffman associates to meet entrepreneurs in the community and find out what we can do to help them with their businesses. It was a grassroots effort to engage Kansas City-area entrepreneurs.”

Yet the local creation has spread to a much broader audience, with 1 Million Cups becoming a nationwide phenomenon.

“We’ve had more than 220 presenters in Kansas City, and over 2,200 across the country since the program launched,” Kurtz says. “We also have more than 250 Kansas City-area attendees from the community each week and over 2,000 audience members at 1 Million Cups locations each week across the U.S. We never expected it would get to this level of growth. It was, essentially, an accident that fit the need in dozens of communities across the U.S. of engaging entrepreneurs in their community.”

Entrepreneurs like Ludlow and Hulsen, for example. The two have a company called RFP365, which offers a software platform that helps issue and respond to RFPs (Request for Proposal) more effectively and collaboratively.

“We spoke at 1 Million Cups in October of 2012, right before we were about to launch with our alpha version,” Ludlow recalls. “It was the first time we’d publicly spoken about the platform. Our main goal was to solicit feedback and to find users willing to test out the software. We received tons of feedback.

Because it’s an open forum where people can ask you questions and talk about ideas, we had people bring up issues we hadn’t thought of. And through that, we were able to get a couple of early testers, who provided important feedback that went into the next version of the software. Not only was 1 Million Cups a sounding board, it provided a lot of valuable resources back to us.”

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With the program’s help, RFP365 has successfully moved from startup to functioning business. And as Ludlow says, “Things are going really well right now. We’re adding customers and staying incredibly busy.”

The program takes place every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. in locales around the country. Yet the premise remains the same: Two presenters prepare a 6-minute presentation and then engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questions. Through this candid back-and-forth scenario, entrepreneurs gain insight into how they can improve their business plans, gather helpful feedback, and also connect with important contacts within the business community. But it’s not just presenters who benefit.

“The program is educational in nature,” Kurtz says. “It’s educational for the presenters as they go through our Kauffman Founders School video series on Powerful Presentations. It’s educational for the audience as they listen to and interact with the presenters. It’s also educational for the presenters since the volunteer organizers, also entrepreneurs, are helping to build their entrepreneurial ecosystem, give specific grading feedback to the presenters on aspects of their presentation.”

The criteria to present are fairly simple, Kurtz says. “We have guidelines that the business be 3 years old or less, at least have a website and a specific customer/problem/solution set, and have a scalable growth model. It isn’t just tech companies, though: 1 Million Cups is industry-agnostic. Entrepreneurs of all types attend and present.”

The forum is free and open to the public and occurs weekly at the Kauffman Foundation.

“We invite any entrepreneurs, innovators and civic-minded individuals who want to hear the presentations to attend,” Kurtz says.

“We do ask that the presenters watch the Founders School videos and answer the subsequent questions, because it is educational, and we know that better presentations yield better content, better engagement with the audience and better on-going support.”

The average presenter is in the early part of building his or her business and is struggling to find more customers and build a team around the company. While every story is unique, Kurtz says, the presentations always end with the same question, “What can we, as a community, do to help you?” The community truly ministers to the entrepreneurs.

“We have a lot of organic traffic of people who’ve heard about 1 Million Cups or attended 1 Million Cups, and then go online to apply to present,” Kurtz adds. “We’re also beginning the see the national network come together. Once a presenter has presented in, say, St. Louis or Denver or Des Moines or Tulsa, they then have the opportunity to go to other cities in the 1 Million Cups network and present there as well. It’s a powerful tool for the entrepreneurs to continue to learn and for the audience to see local and regional companies.”

Each local chapter—in cities including Denver, Chicago, Chapel Hill, Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and more—is community led, funded and operated. The individual chapters find local sponsors to provide meeting space, coffee and video recording services.

What began as a way to help Kansas City entrepreneurs has since blossomed into a nationwide network of businesspeople helping business-minded people. The ingenious program truly is working to ‘caffeinate’ the local business community and is creating some serious national buzz, helping new businesses grow and succeed. That’s something surely everyone can lift their mugs to and toast with appreciation.

For more information, visit 1MillionCups.com.

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Napa’s Best is found at the silverado

Article Nicole Kilian Photography Joann Dost & The Silverado

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mer offering a fresh, updated feeling of warmth and luxury. With room options including standard resort rooms, junior suites, or spacious one-, two- or three- bedroom suites, the resort is perfect for couples, families and group vacations.

Whether you prefer to unwind with a round of golf on one of the two award-winJohnny Miller ning, PGA championship courses, or with a soothing fireside massage in the full service spa, you’ll discover renewal and rejuvenation around every corner. Take a dip in one of 10 swimming pools, play a game of tennis on one of 13 courts, or explore the many hiking and biking trails. Of course, Silverado’s close proximity to more than 400 wineries means you’re never too far away from a spectacular Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.

The picturesque, North and South Courses at Silverado Resort are legends in the golf world. Recently redesigned by Johnny Miller, both 18-hole championship courses feature dozens of water crossings, elevation changes, and routing through oak, pine and redwood trees. Included in all golf rates at Silverado are complimentary range balls for practice, golf carts, yardage cards and green fees. The stylish 10,000-square-foot Club House pro shop, a 2013 AGM Platinum Award Winner for “Top 100 Golf Shops,”

has all you need before teeing off, and the staff of professionals is eager to help with lessons, packages and more.

The long tournament history at Silverado includes 14 PGA Tour events, from 1968 through 1980, and the Champions Tour stop, from 1989 to 2002. This year, PGA golf returns to the resort in October, as Silverado plays host to the 2014 Frys.com Open on the iconic North Course. Now in its eighth year, the four-day tournament is the opening event of

the PGA Tour season and will be televised worldwide on the Golf Channel. For those avid golfers that want to be amongst all the action, limited resort rooms are still available during tournament week. Rory McIlroy, a two-time major champion and currently ranked number seven in the official world golf ranking, will be participating, along with acclaimed golfers Jimmy Walker and Patrick Reed. continued >

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Keep in mind that while the focal points will be in the kitchen, master bath and master bedroom, consider the things that people are looking for the most when purchasing a home: Convenience and comfort.

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Improvement #3 Paint/Wallpaper

If your carpet is questionable, you may want to consider replacement. Look for the most reasonably priced neutral carpet. A buyer wants a home that is move-in ready. Sure you can consider the allowance, but remember—you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

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Buyers may be comparing your home to newly constructed homes as well. Generally speaking, the buyer will be asking for a higher allowance than it would cost you to have new carpet installed. Another item on most buyer’s wish lists is ceramic tile in master bath and the kitchen.

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Light fixtures can give your home an outdated look. Look for oiled rubbed bronze and chrome to replace the outdated gold fixtures. If you have track lighting with globe bulbs in the master bathroom, this would be a priority to replace as well.

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ucked between the fire station and the railroad tracks, ‘Bout Thyme Deli creates made-to-order fresh food every day. Previously known as Dave’s Deli and located in the Lakewood area for several years, owner Dave Kemp moved his establishment downtown Lee’s Summit six months ago.

The location is perfect and offers a small outside eating area if you’re not in a hurry and want to savor the hustle and bustle of downtown. Inside, there is plenty of room for a busy breakfast, lunch or dinner crowd with several high-top tables that offer ample seating. Free Wi-Fi and two flat screen TVs are provided for those who like to keep up on the news or watch a sporting event while they unwind.

I was able to visit the deli with my family, which can be challenging sometimes due to our diverse preference in food. No problem here. The menu offers plenty of choices ranging from gluten free to veggie loaded or good ole’ carb loving taste buds.

Since it was lunchtime, I ordered the chicken club wrap ($6.29) that was loaded with fresh grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayo. I could only eat half due to its size but had the benefit of having leftovers for the next day. My husband had the KC Philly steak sandwich ($6.79) loaded with tasty, tender and mouthwatering meat nestled in a soft hoagie bun. He rounded out his meal with a side order of the lexi spud, a baked potato so large he couldn’t eat it all. My son chose the veggie panini ($6.99), a well balanced mix of hummus, spinach-artichoke blend, lettuce, black olives, banana peppers and onions on grilled bread. A side order of five-bean salad with a gentle sweet flavor complimented his sandwich. The meatballer ($6.29) is what my grandson settled on and it came with several large meatballs topped with melted provolone and mozzarella cheese on Italian bread.

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firehouse biscuits and gravy; biscuits covered with scrambled eggs, hash browns and sausage gravy ($6.99). Lunch specials are offered along with a kid’s menu making this a very family-friendly place.

For the salad lover, the menu has a variety to choose from.

Their collision salad is a mix of cucumbers, grapes, raspberries, almond slices, tomatoes, banana peppers and feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens served with creamy raspberry vinaigrette dressing ($6.59). For the heartier salad eater the cowboy salad would be the way to go with roast beef, cheddar cheese, Fritos, onions, tomatoes and banana peppers on a bed of mixed greens and served with a tangy dressing ($6.29).

Several pasta dishes with marinara or alfredo; meatless or with meatballs round out the menu.

The service is fast and Kemp, who can be seen not only behind the counter serving up menu items but ambling through the dining area chatting with patrons, makes you feel more like a neighbor dropping by to just say hello.

The deli has its own hot dog cart; a mobile cart complete with colorful umbrella that can be used for corporate events, reunions, birthday parties, tailgating or block parties. The pizza dog, Chicago dog and krauter dog are a few favorites that can be served from the cart.

Open on Mondays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, ‘Bout Thyme Deli is making its mark in downtown Lee’s Summit. Their catering menu includes sandwich trays, boxed lunches, pan salads and pastas along with cookie trays.

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Gathering to Worship at New Beginnings Church Article Haley Roach | Photography McKenna Mathewson Tell us a bit about your church.

have a big plan to go tell everybody about ourselves. We hope through our stories, our togetherness, and our posture of generosity our story will tell itself.

New Beginnings Church has been in Lee’s Summit for 21 years and we had been doing the “church thing” for a while, but about 3 years ago we started to ask the question, “Should we be existing more for the sake of the neighborhood than for Tell us about some of your programs.

What we want to do is know people. We want to link people the sake of ourselves?” That simple thought began to disrupt everything that we do. So, a year and a half ago we sold our together in relationships and so perhaps the best way to answer worship facilities with the intention of replacing and repos- this is by talking about our “NEW” practices: N: Nurture. We are committed to nurturing relationships with turing ourselves in a neighborhood. We sought out others who would be willing to join us. Some of our partners include an- one another. We are striving to be a community where everyone other area church, Redemption Table; Pro Deo youth ministry; is known and cared for. We believe our love for one another is our Made to Serve, which is a non-profit organization that distrib- message to the world.

E: Embody. We want to be a people who embody love. We beutes food; and a few other groups that we knew had a similar heart of reaching into the neighborhood. We asked, “What lieve God loves and cares deeply for the people of Lee’s Summit. would it look like for us to build a place that is a neighborhood We feel it is our job to embody that love and make it tangible to gathering place, a place that provides faithful presence to the our friends, neighbors and the people with whom we work.

W: Worship. Worship means that we are neighborhood rather than a church that engaging in the life of God, that we are parjust simply serves itself?” We were able to New Beginnings Church ticipating in becoming like Christ. In our buy a neglected, kind-of-forgotten-about 214 NW Chipman Road worship, we align our bodies, minds and souls commercial space on Chipman Road. We 816.525.7403 to the person of Jesus. We do this through hope to add beauty to the neighborhood NewBeginningsChurch.tv prayer, song, study, works of grace and piety, by repairing the facility and by repurGathering to worship Sundays at works of service, the sacrament, etc. We ask posing the use of the facility so that it is 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 5:30 p.m. our people to practice worship in their lives. drawing people together.

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arli DiMarco says she’s just an average girl who can walk on her hands and whose favorite food is peanut butter.

She strives to enjoy life, laugh often and inspire others to do the same. She also has an extraordinary passion for health and wellness that is shared daily by passionately serving up the finest in juice and smoothie concoctions.

DiMarco’s newly opened juice and smoothie bar aptly named ELLO is located on Southwest 3rd Street in downtown Lee’s Summit. DiMarco hopes her zeal for life will spread. Why ELLO? It’s just a happy saying she shared with her brother Chuck when they would see each other that flourished into the name of her business.

“As I began the thought process of opening my place I just thought it would be fun to say “ELLO” every time a customer walked in,” says DiMarco. “I told Chuck if my dream business ever actually happened that I was going to call it ELLO, just for that reason.”

A graduate of Lee’s Summit High School, DiMarco earned a degree in exercise science and nutrition from the University of Central Missouri in 2013. When the business started coming together and her dream blossomed into concrete plans, DiMarco wanted her place to be known for more than just a ‘smoothie bar.’

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“I wanted my customers not only to be healthy but I wanted to overwhelm them with happiness too; because life is too short to be anything but happy.”

ELLO offers juice blends that are rich in vitamins and minerals to provide the body with what it needs to thrive. However, what makes ELLO’s juice option most unique is the walk-up, buffet-style juice bar that allows all customers to choose their own selection of produce. With her mega juicing machine, you can watch her make your fresh fruit and veggie drink while you wait.

When DiMarco visited the West Coast, juice bars were everywhere. With consumers becoming more health conscious, many are trying to get on the healthy living band wagon. Juicing has evolved as one of those ways to create a healthier lifestyle. But what if you don’t have the time it takes to get your juice on? DiMarco believes that’s why Lee’s Summit needs her type of shop.

Since her grand opening in May, ELLO has experienced a customer base beyond DiMarco’s expectations.

“Downtown Lee’s Summit is a very supportive place to be and I wouldn’t change my location if I had a chance,” she says. “The amount of support this community shows is unbelievable and I couldn’t ask for more genuine people to

be walking in and out of my shop every day. Downtown Lee’s Summit isn’t just a district of business, it’s a big family down here and I love everyone that I’m surrounded with on a daily basis.”

Besides juice and smoothie drinks, ELLO also offers protein shakes and healthy eats.

You can grab and go or enjoy your choice of drink in her friendly and intimate sitting area.

“I’m inspired by happiness,” DiMarco says. “If I do something that makes someone else smile it warms my heart. There’s no better feeling in the world than being happy and to know that I have the power to make others smile and fill them with happiness gives me instant gratification that inspires me to do it more.”

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MW’s M235i is the spiritual cousin to the 1600/2002 from the late 1960s and early 1970s. I bought a white 1600 in 1969 because I couldn’t afford the more powerful 2002 and I loved it. It was small on the outside yet roomy inside, had incredible visibility thanks to the tall windows and it handled like a sports car.

The strategy behind the 2 Series is similar to that used for the 1600/2002: Make a compact coupe with sporty handling and, in the case of the M235i, blistering performance and incredible fuel economy for such a powerful car.

The M235i has 320 twin-turbo horsepower from a 3.0-liter six-cylinder and either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The car from BMW’s press fleet had the eightspeed automatic with manual shift paddles, and it was delightful. Hard-core enthusiasts may choose the manual but 46

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frankly, the automatic is so good, and can be shifted manually when desired, that it would be my choice.

Base price for the M235i is $44,025. The 240-horsepower 228i has a four-cylinder engine and its base price is $33,025.

My 1600 had several recurring issues that eventually caused me to sell it after a couple of years but I still remember how much fun it was to drive. Those memories came flooding back when I took an M235i on a weekend trip because it was a blast.

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Being able to select Sport Plus, Sport, Comfort or Eco Pro drive settings with a button on the console lets the driver tailor the car to suit his or her mood. Sport mode is the most fun, of course, because each gear is held a little longer, each shift of the eightspeed automatic is a little firmer and the exhaust sounds throatier. Comfort is a good everyday setting, and Eco Pro is perfect for long stretches of highway travel.

Eco Pro softens the throttle response, lets the car coast with the engine at idle when the throttle is released and cycles the air conditioning on and off to reduce the drag on the engine. The driver can select which of those functions is active.

I selected the coasting feature and disabled the others. Rolling to St. Louis with Interstate 70 traffic that was moving well past the speed limit, I averaged 29.1 miles per gallon. The return trip was interrupted with several rainstorms, but my average was 28.6 for nearly 500 miles of fast driving.

The M235i’s cabin is businesslike. The instrument panel has easyto-read analog gauges. The sport seats have a wide range of adjustability that makes them a great place to be for hours at a time.

Whereas the 1600/2002 had a surprisingly spacious back seat, due mainly to a tall, upright roof, the one in the M235i coupe would be cramped for most adults. The trunk has decent space, and folddown rear seats give some flexibility for carrying large objects.

Price The test car’s base price was $44,025. Options included keyless entry and leather seats.

At a glance Point: The M235i is a ball of fun rolled into a fairly sedate twodoor coupe. The 320-horsepower engine is a delight, sports seats fit like a glove and fuel economy is amazing given the power output of the engine.

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DT: The chocolate bag from McCormick & Schmidt’s. I have never really had dinner there, but the dessert is well worth the trip!

LSL: What is the best movie you’ve seen in the past three months?

DT: Hands down, Rudderless! My brother-in-law, Casey Twenter, and his writing partner wrote the screenplay. The film was directed by William H. Macy and debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this year. We got to go and I saw it twice. I laughed and I cried. I LOVED it! Look for it in theaters late summer early fall.

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DT: I am a 5th grade teacher at Cedar Creek Elementary.

LSL: Are you a native Kansas Citian or a transplant to the area?

DT: I grew up in Blue Springs and moved to Lee’s Summit after I got married.

LSL: What’s the strangest thing on the floor of your car right now?

DT: A baseball bag for practice.

LSL: What is your favorite ‘pamper yourself’ or splurge item?

DT: I love going to get a pedicure.

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LSL: What is the best thing about living in Lee’s Summit?

DT: The schools! I feel so blessed that I get to teach and send my kids to such amazing schools.

LSL: Where do you wish your husband would buy your next gift?

DT: I am good with any gifts from anywhere. I love to get gifts so if he takes time to buy them, I love them no matter where they are from.

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DT: My friends make fun of me because I am a hugger – friends, family, and even complete strangers!

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I was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., near the Raytown area. I currently live in Greenwood, and have set up my studio space at home.

Describe your art.

I think we’re seeing a shift in the dominant style of art happening in our lifetime now, from the pure abstract or non-objective “modern art” of the 20th century to a revival of traditional, representational realism that we haven’t seen since the 19th century. It is an encouraging shift, and I know I am not the only one who is optimistic

about it. This is the style of painting I strive towards, and one that I’ve always been drawn to. I don’t see it as necessarily being a new movement, but a continuation of a tradition of art that should have never disappeared to begin with.

My work is mainly portrait and figurative painting in oils, as well as landscape or still life. With all the stimuli and craziness that constantly bombards us daily--cell phones, internet, TV, jobs, school, or anything else in our fast-paced lives--I think art is one thing that teaches us to slow down and to be still for a moment.

What inspires you?

I have a few answers to this question. First, God inspires me more than anything else. One of my favorite passages of Scripture is Isaiah 64:8 – Yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, And You are the potter. We are all the work of your hand. God has many names and descriptions in Scripture, and I love that one of those is God as an artist. He shapes and creates things with His hands, and we just happen to be one of the things that God creates. I can’t make things the way God makes them, but if I could sum up my mission and purpose as an artist, it is to create imitations of God’s creation.

It is my way of honoring Him and acknowledging how impressive His creative hand is.

Second, I’m inspired by other artists. Both past and present, artists who do or have done great work give me something to chase

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after. That’s the beautiful thing about being an artist – You are never at your best. I would hate to reach a point where I knew I could not become any better. The way I see it, it is the improvement and progression as an artist that makes it exciting Lastly, art history inspires me. I remember being in my high school Spanish class, and being blessed to have a teacher who was so passionate about the subject that it wasn’t just a class about learning a language. She taught us about the culture and history of Spain. And of course, art is a huge part of Spanish history. It was there that I first learned about the 17th century Spanish master Diego Velázquez. He’s been my favorite artist ever since. His work and story have inspired me tremendously.

Where did you study art?

I received my Bachelor of Arts in studio painting from Truman State University in 2004. Since then, I’ve been self-taught through independent study of Old Master work and history, as well as contemporary instructional books and video on classical drawing and painting technique and practice.

When is your next showing or exhibit?

Lately, it seems my work is constantly moving from one exhibition to another. I recently had my biggest solo exhibition at the Gamber Center and I do lots of juried shows in the Kansas City area.

Summer shows included the Celebrate Summit Art show at Got Art Gallery in Lee’s Summit, the Summit Art Summer show at University of Central Missouri (July 12 – August 8), and I’m planning to enter the Raytown Artists Association show (August 21-23). For other announcements on current and upcoming shows, I invite you to visit my blog site RyanDelgadoArt.blogspot.com or my Facebook page (Ryan Delgado Art). You will also see new paintings posted regularly as I finish them.

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Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

KR: I am a Type A girl learning that Type A- is just fine, and probably a whole lot more fun. As a single mother who struggles to effectively juggle career, family and the occasional date, I am committed to finding a way to breathe – to cushion my world with a little more space, a little more time, a lot less stress. A little red wine and a fresh pink pedicure can only help the situation.

Q: How many readers does your blog have?

KR: In a typical month, approximately 750 people stop by to peruse my posts.

Q: When did you start blogging?

KR: I tinkered around with my first blog in October 2010, but really decided to jump in with both feet in January, 2011.

Q: What’s your favorite Lee’s Summit restaurant/family attraction?

KR: The boys and I love to frequent locally owned establishments. Our favorites lately have been Westside Bar and Grill in Raintree Lake – a great place to grab a burger and watch a basketball game and KD’s Books – the best little bookstore in downtown Lee’s Summit.

Q: Why did you start blogging?

KR: I started blogging for the very same reason we all do: to get rich! (Clearly, that has not quite happened yet.) Turns out, I love the clarity that writing brings to my life.

Q: Who is the target audience for your blog?

KR: Parents – single or otherwise – who are just trying to raise their children the best that they can, with love and authenticity.

Q: How often do you blog?

KR: My goal is three posts per week. Lately, I have been falling slightly short of that goal – life gets in the way. And I let it.

Q: What’s been the most popular/viewed post on your blog to date?

KR: The most popular post to date is the one I wrote on the day my son started his junior year of high school: Go Confidently.

Q: Tell us what inspired the unique name of your blog?

KR: People always inquire about the origins of the name Rubber Chicken Madness. There really is a rubber chicken – his name is Cuddly, and he transformed my life. The story, complete with video, can be found on The Rubber Chicken page of the blog.

Q: What is the direct link for the main page of your blog?

KR: RubberChickenMadness.com Do you know a local blogger we should introduce to our readers?

Q: Where do you get the inspiration for your posts?

KR: Primarily, my children: Eric (17) and Jason (14) provide me with ample opportunities to explore my parenting philosophy, to dig deep in my heart for wisdom, and to strive to live an authentic life.

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Lifestyle Calendar

August Wednesdays and Saturdays Farmers Market Downtown

Open 7 a.m. to sell-out from now through Nov. 29, at the corner of Second and Douglas streets. For more information, visit DowntownLS.org.

Fridays Music in the Park Howard Station Park

Enjoy free concerts, featuring a variety of musical genres, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. For more information, visit DowntownLS.org.

August 4 Family Fun Night Summit Waves Aquatic Center

Come out and swim from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Games, giveaways, a DJ and concessions. An adult must accompany children. SummitWaves.net

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August 8-10 Festival of Butterflies Powell Gardens

It’s the final weekend for this signature festival. See hundreds of colorful, free-flying butterflies in the indoor conservatory. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. PowellGardens.org

August 8-10 Great Midwest Balloon Festival The Legends

A weekend filled with fun events and activities for the whole family.

Hosted this year at Kansas Speedway, watch as more than 50 balloons compete in assorted challenges to raise money benefitting 25 local charities. MidwestBalloonFest.org

August 9 Garden to Table Dinner

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Enjoy an outdoor dinner by a signature chef under the stars with entertainment. For more information: LongviewFoundation.org.

An inventive theatrical interpretation of the Book of Matthew told through a troupe of street performers. Godspell is a cooperative effort between Summit Theatre Group and The Ministerial Alliance. SummitTheatreGroup.com

August 7-24 South Pacific Crown Center

Off Center Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 3. Presented by Musical Theater Heritage, this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic follows the lives of U.S. military men, nurses and residents of a Polynesian island during World War II. 816.545.6000 or MTHKC.com.

August 7, 8 & 9 Wayne City Landing Days Festival Sugar Creek

You’re invited to the first annual celebration to commemorate one of the first riverboat landings west of the Mississippi. Wayne City Landing, also known as the Upper Independence Landing, is the only location in the United States where these four National Historical trails overlap: Lewis and Clark, Santa Fe, Oregon and California. For more information: Sue Mikula at 816.252.4413x302 or smikula@sugar-creek.mo.us.

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August 9 Party in the Park Summit Waves

A fundraiser for a new sprayground in Miller J. Fields Park includes resort-themed event and lots of fun activities. For more information: 816.969.1500.

August 16 Backyard Bash & Music in the Park Paradise Park

Break out your best Bohemian cool and sing along to RHIANNON and GO YOUR OWN WAY. You’ll love this band’s tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Bring your lawn chair or blanket for a musical evening under the stars. Paradise-Park.com

August 22 Fourth Friday Downtown

Explore Downtown Lee’s Summit for art, music and theatre events and visit participating businesses and restaurants for cultural art fun. DowntownLS.org

August 23 Free Movie in the Park – “Rudy” Legacy Park Amphitheater

Join Lee’s Summit Parks & Rec for a night under the stars to enjoy a classic football movie. Gates open at 7 p.m.; movie begins at 8:20 p.m. LSParks.net

August 24 Sprint Triathlon & Quintathlon Longview Lake to Swope Park

In the spirit of Aloha, everyone is welcome to this fun-spirited event, a fundraiser for Beans & Greens. A unique opportunity to participate in a quintathlon (swim/bike/run/bike/ run). For more information about the event and to register, visit AlohaTriSeries.com.

August 30 Yoga in the Streets City Hall Plaza

Led by yoga instructor Debra O’Bryan, from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Participants should bring their own mats to this free outdoor yoga session, which is for all ages and skill levels. For more information, visit DowntownLS.org.

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Parting Thoughts

Children Can Teach the Grown-ups a Bit About Imagination Words Todd B. Natenberg

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hen we removed the safety gates that surrounded the area rug in our den, I thought I had opened the play area for our three and-a-half year old twin sons. Instead, they saw it as a stage on which to perform.

When we brought the triangular colored blocks out to play, I thought I had created a puzzle game. They saw cupcakes for a chef to serve.

When my boys recently received free promotional items at a T-bones game, I thought I had given them colored fly swatters.

They saw shovels to play in the sand.

The power of imagination. The power of childhood.

When I was a full-time newspaper reporter, we used to joke there are three sides to all stories: your side, my side, and the truth. The more politically correct answer today says the truth is somewhere in between.

But for my sons, there is no in between. When it comes to pretending, boundaries are only those which they -- or we -- set.

What’s important though is that we use extreme caution when setting those boundaries. Of course, as parents, we want our children to always speak the truth.

I once asked a friend, “Do you really believe the crazy things you say?”

“Of course, not,” he said. “Denial is a great place to live. You should come hang out.”

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But that’s just it: for children, it’s not about denial. It’s about being happy – and dreaming!

My parents often told me, “That’s not realistic. That’s not reality. You need to live in the real world.”

But imagination, when executed properly, is fantasizing about dreams coming true. Who didn’t want to (or still does for that matter) want to be Batman? My boys are convinced their rings make them Green Lantern, their capes make them Superman “here to save the day” and any dinner plate is Captain America’s shield.

I know as a father I pride myself on teaching my sons to be fantastic, contributing, happy individuals who already are and will continue to make an incredible difference in the world. To do that, I need to impose limits, to balance discipline with freedom.

But at what price?

Robert Kennedy once said, “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”

Precisely because of their ability to pretend, to imagine, and to live in “denial,” Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and more recently Steve Jobs and Bill Gates contributed amazing legacies.

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