The Ripples: August 2026

The official magazine of The Lakewood Community

August 2026

SLOW SUMMER DAYS

ENVISION Update | Concert on the Rock

Smokin’ in Lakewood | Did You Know?

Lakewood PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

LPOA Committee Chairpersons ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES ARB/ARC // Eric Kraus Appeals // Steve White Election // Garrett Denzer Executive // Jonathan Buschmann

ADVISORY COMMITTEES Activities // Meg Young

Facilities Development // Terry White & Christy Nyquist Finance // Dave Stackelhouse Clubhouse // Jahala Kinser Insurance // Joe Piatczyc Lake Use // Scott Lankford Security // Josh Nixon

Association Staff ADMINISTRATIVE

General Manager Mark Krtek // Mark.Krtek@lpoa.com Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com Assistant to the GM Madison Greenlee // Madison@lpoa.com Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com

Board Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large)

Liaison to Facilities Development Committee EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com Vice President Jonathan Buschmann (East Lake) Liaison to Executive Committee EMAIL jonathan.buschmann@lpoa.com Treasurer Randy Wisthoff (At Large) Liaison to Finance Committee EMAIL randy.wisthoff@lpoa.com Secretary Diana Ewert (Multi-Family) Liaison to Clubhouse Committee EMAIL diana.ewert@lpoa.com

Directors Piers Denney (West Lake)

Liaison to Lake Use Committee & Security Committee EMAIL piers.denney@lpoa.com

Drew Reynolds (At Large)

Liaison to Golf Committee & Insurance Committee

Receptionist Emilee Tronstad // Reception@lpoa.com

EMAIL drew.reynolds@lpoa.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tony DeMarco (At Large)

Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com Staff Supervisor Danny Blocker // Danny@lpoa.com Reception Ann Bellinghausen // Ann@lpoa.com

COMMUNICATIONS Art & Communication Director

Liaison to Election Committee & Activities Committee EMAIL tony.demarco@lpoa.com

Mike Childs (At Large)

Liaison to Appeals Committee EMAIL mike.childs@lpoa.com

Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com

Jolene Horne (At Large)

FOOD & BEVERAGE

EMAIL jolene.horne@lpoa.com

Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org

Liaison to ARB/ARC

Banquets Manager Jenna Dunbar // Jenna@lpoa.com Argyle // 816-541-2452 St. Andrews Pub // 816-541-2453

LPOA Office

MAINTENANCE

651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500 WEBSITE www.LPOA.com

Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com

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August

From the General Manager, Mark Krtek Happy August!

As summer begins to wind down, we would like to wish all our students a wonderful, successful, and safe school year ahead. With classes resuming soon, please remember that school buses will be back on the roads and children will be walking throughout the community. We encourage everyone to use extra caution and remain attentive while driving around Lakewood.

We are pleased to share that the hall and kitchen entryway renovation and expansion project has now been completed. We are very excited about the results and the enhanced experience this improvement will provide for our residents and guests. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding throughout the construction period. We know access to the Argyle was occasionally challenging, and we sincerely appreciate your cooperation.

Looking ahead, we will be beginning a new clubhouse improvement project via the funding from the Lakewood Holding Company. The clubhouse siding will be replaced and repainted in phases to help minimize disruptions to members and golf patrons. Story boards have been displayed in the clubhouse for residents to review, and we look forward to sharing progress as the project moves forward.

We are also delighted to welcome Regina Ford as the new Controller for the LPOA. Regina has joined the team and is currently working alongside Machelle Seiler to ensure a smooth transition. As many of you know, Machelle will be retiring in late October after years of dedicated service. Please join us in welcoming Regina to the community and thanking Machelle for her outstanding contributions.

A special thank you goes to the Activities Committee for coordinating the band performance during our Fourth of July celebrations. We received many positive comments from residents who enjoyed the entertainment and festive atmosphere. We appreciate the committee's continued efforts to create memorable events for our community.

Finally, our annual budgeting season is just around the corner. In the coming weeks, you will see additional information regarding the budgeting process, along with helpful reminders about how association dues are utilized.

We encourage residents to review President Stalnaker's article for additional insights and information.

In This Issue 5 From the General Manager 6 From the Boardroom 6 Board Meeting Minutes 8 Calendar of Events 10 Welcome New Residents 12 Did You Know?

14 ENVISION Update 16 Motorized Scooters & E-Bikes

18 4th of July in Lakewood 20 Clubs 21 Resource Directory 22 Maintenance Update 22 Community Service Report 23 Security Committee Report

From the Boardroom Debbie Stalnaker, Board President

With our amenities in full swing, August is the perfect time to highlight how your annual dues assessments help support the places and services residents enjoy every day. The “Did You Know” article featured in this month’s Ripples outlines several of the ways that the dues collected are used. From maintaining our lakes, pools, playgrounds, trails, and courts to landscaping, safety, and community operations, your assessments help ensure Lakewood remains a beautiful, well-maintained place to live—not just today, but for years to come.

Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes Actions taken July 9, 2026 Approved

• Update to Clubhouse/Kitchen Renovation • Quarter 2 Envision Strategic Plan Update • Direction to Staff to Review LPOA Policy 3 • Clarification of Exterior Maintenance Responsibility for Lakewood Bay Parcel

Many of the things we value most are easy to take for granted because they simply work. Our pools are clean and ready for swimmers. The lakes are enjoyable for boating and fishing. Playgrounds are safe and inviting, courts are ready for play, and our common areas remain attractive throughout the year.

Behind each of these amenities is a tremendous amount of work happening every day. While a portion of your annual dues assessments is dedicated to capital improvements and reserve funding to protect Lakewood's long-term future, the majority supports the ongoing operation, maintenance, and care of the amenities and services that define our community.

These are the everyday responsibilities that often go unnoticed—but they are essential to protecting both the quality of life we enjoy today and the long-term value of our community.

Lakewood's amenities don't maintain themselves.

They require careful planning, skilled staff, preventive maintenance, and ongoing investment throughout the year. Your assessments make that possible. (See below)

LPOA/LHC Board Meetings August 13 | September 10 | October 8 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.

Maintaining today's amenities while planning for tomorrow is at the heart of everything we do. Inside this edition, you’ll also find our Q2 ENVISION Lakewood Progress Update, highlighting many of the initiatives completed or currently underway.

So, as you head to the pool, launch your boat, dine with friends at the Club, or simply take a walk through the neighborhood, remember that these experiences are made possible through the collective investment of our community. Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful summer enjoying all that Lakewood has to offer!

Here’s some interesting things to note:

Lakewood by the Numbers

380,000+ gallons of water help keep our 3 pools, spray park, and waterslide ready for summer fun.

365 acres of lakes... plus 15 stormwater ponds maintained throughout the community.

11,000+ square yards of asphalt pavement maintained across 7 parking lots.

162 acres of beautifully maintained common ground.

63 landscaped common areas cared for throughout the year.

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Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

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Lakewood Calendar of Events

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

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13 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 16 LAC Concert on the Rock

7 Labor Day (LPOA & LHC Offices Closed) 8 Pools Close 10 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 26 LAC Smokin’ in Lakewood

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Committee Meetings are open for the first 15 minutes for Resident comments with the exception of Appeals Committee. Following the 15 minute window, it is up to the discretion of the Committee Chairperson to allow Residents to sit in on the meeting.

Notice of Amendment to LPOA Governing Documents There are no pending amendments at this time.

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Lakewood Parcel Appreciation Dinner 8 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 14 Lakewood Art Sip & Shop 20 Lakewood Committee Appreciation Dinner

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Welcome New Residents Leslyln Brouillette

729 NE Algonquin

Adam & Vadsana Smith

4612 NE Dick Howser Circle Janet & Jack Little

5448 NE Wedgewood Court Dilynn Jones

160 NE Bayview Drive Robert & Teresa Crane

414 NE Point Drive Sarah Dobard

210 NE Bayview Drive

Committee Members Requested!

Lakewood’s Election committee is recruiting for multiple members to join the current committee volunteers; please consider joining to help keep Lakewood great. You can find the Committee Interest Form at www.lpoa.com/online-forms or contact Sean Bachtel at sean@lpoa.com for details.

The Election Committee is an essential advisory committee to Lakewood’s Board of Directors tasked with implementing Lakewood’s election processes. We strive to keep a group of diverse volunteers from throughout all parts of the community who are excited to insure fair, open and accurate elections. The committee typically meets monthly leading up to the spring election cycle with multiple meetings and events in March to facilitate the administration of the annual elections.

If you are considering or have question, please feel free to reach out to any member of the current elections committee.

We look forward to hearing from interested candidates.

Kerry McGhee

270 NE Bayview Drive Elois Cotton & Lynessa Cook

288 NE Bayview Drive Megan Alexander

213 NE Landings Court

Home Watch The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact the LPOA Office at 816-373-4326 so they can notify Community Services to keep an extra eye on your property as well.

Coby Shields

206 NW Teakwood Katherine Wurzer

401 NE Landings Drive John & Anna Phillips

646 NE St. Andrews Court

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ARB/ARC Information ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 5:00 pm. All meetings will take place at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse, 651 NE St. Andrew’s Cir.

Work Request Form Notice

We have available a work request form to address common grounds issues or repairs. These forms help our maintenance team address issues in a timely manner and keep track of them for future resident inquiries. To report a maintenance issue, please call the Community Services Office at 816-373-4343 or email Ann at ann@lpoa.com for Staff to write a Work Request on your behalf, or download by going to lpoa.com/maintenance and clicking “Work Request Form”. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!

Serving Our Members Since 1973

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LPOA Dues Edition Every year, resident dues are strategically divided among eleven categories which the Staff and Board of the HOA manage and allocate certain amounts of the budget to.

When you get your monthly bill, you may question what exactly its going towards. When the Finance Committee helps determine the dues increases year to year, you may wonder what drives the cost under certain departments. This article is intended to break down just some of the things paid for each under each category.

Administration • • • • • • • • • • •

Employee Insurance Employee Salaries Postage Printing Supplies Dues & Subscriptions Legal Expenses Taxes (Federal, State) Committee Budgets Capital Improvement Projects Contracts

CLUBhouse

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Janitor Supplies Wages Security Services Equipment Repair & Rental General Insurance Electric Utilities Building Maintenance & Repair Pest Control

Food & Beverage

• • • • • • • •

Employee Insurance Employee Salaries Laundry/Linens Licenses & Permits Liquor Liability Insurance Chemicals Supplies Food & Liquor Product

Snack Bar

• • • • • •

Part Time Employee Wages Uniforms Licenses & Permits Chemicals General Supplies Food Products

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Community Services

• • • • • • • • • • •

Employee Insurance Employee Salaries Office Lease Uniforms Utlities (Gas, Electric, Storage Lot) Mobile Phones Vehicle Fuel & Repairs Boat Fuel & Repairs ID/Marina Cards Supplies

Pools

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Part Time Employee Wages Contract Services (Pool Management + Lifeguards) General Insurance Utilities Supplies Equipment Repairs

Maintenance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Employee Insurance Employee Salaries Contract Services (Mowing, Landscaping) Sports Courts Playground Equipment Repairs Equipment Repair & Rental Tree Maintenance Building Repair Seeds & Fertilizers Landscape Maintenance Supplies (Portering, General Materials) Uniforms Utilities (Gas, Signs, Electric, Street Lights, Water, Trash) Pond Aeration Repairs Vehicle Fuel Chemicals Office Supplies

Lake Management • • • • • • • • • • • •

Contract Services (SOLitude) Pleasure Dock Maintenance Swim Beach Supplies/Maintenance Equipment Repair & Rental Fish Stocking (LIP) Zebra Mussel Control General Insurance Utilities (Electric, Aerators) Chemicals Boat Rack Maintenance Engineering Services Dam Maintenance

Marinas • • • • • •

Communications

• • • • •

Contract Services (Mailing, Design, Web Managment) General Insurance Software Subscriptions Postage Printing

Pontoon Rentals • • • •

Supplies Fuel General Insurance Boat Repair/Maintenance

Camera Equipment Repairs General Insurance Camera/Gate Internet Utilities (Electric, East & West Marina) Dock Maintenance General Marina Maintenance

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ENVISION Lakewood Progress Highlights April–June 2026 Quarterly Update ENVISION Lakewood is your community’s strategic plan for protecting property values, enhancing amenities, and ensuring Lakewood remains a great place to live. Here’s a snapshot of second-quarter progress.

Hʱѽɲˏʍ̌ͩ˵ΩࣗÌͅʍ͍Ʉͩˏ̌ʳ the Lakewood Property Owners Association WORKING SMARTER TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICE. • Staff operating procedures are now fully documented and reviewed annually for consistency and continuity.

• Weekly Resident Reminders are included in E-Blast to keep homeowners informed about community standards.

• Operating costs are reviewed monthly to identify savings opportunities.

• A new Board orientation program was developed to provide a better understanding of community operations.

• Development of a Board member exit interview process is underway to capture feedback and improve future governance.

• Staff strengthened relationships with industry organizations to bring new ideas and best practices to Lakewood.

Being Fiscally Responsible for both short and long-term sustainability PLANNING TODAY FOR LAKEWOOD’S FUTURE. • The 2026 Reserve Study is now available on the website.

• Improvements were made to the Lakewood Improvements Program (LIP) process and proposal forms.

• Northstar software streamlined operations, reducing reliance on third-party programs and saving approximately $900 annually.

Providing high-quality, available and appealing Amenities to residents MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE AMENITIES YOU ENJOY. • Tennis and pickleball courts were resurfaced.

• Design work has begun for the Oaks Pool improvements.

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Motorized Scooters & E-Bikes Scooters, golf carts, e-bikes and motorized bikes are a great way of getting around the neighborhood without having to jump in your car or walk to visit friends, family, or enjoy the amenities around Lakewood.

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Despite differences in power and total speed capacity, the different vehicles allowed on city/Lakewood streets share some similar parameters for operation. one may ride bicycles, e-bikes, or scooters on sidewalks or crosswalks within the downtown 1 No central business district. On other sidewalks, riders must yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing.

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Under no circumstances should you operate any micro-mobility vehicle, mechanical bike or scooter on Lakewood amenities anywhere except their respective parking lots. This includes the Cove Pavilion, Shelter Houses, Playgrounds, Athletic Courts, and Athletic Fields. Be aware that penalities are associated with breaking this rule.

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Lakewood Clubs Aquafit/Water Aerobics Club

Water Aerobics Club will continue to meet through the remainder of the pool season. Classes are provided in two sessions: 7:15 and 8:15 a.m. Monday – Saturday. Contact Sylvia Gaitan atsylviagaitan@gmail.com or 816-223-8080 or Tam Asplund at tam.asplund@aol.com or 816-805-6247 for questions.

Bass Fishing Club

Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact Paul Groff at 816-985-3079 or paulgroff89@gmail.com to get involved!

Bridge Club

If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.

Garden Club

No club meeting in August.

Ladies Club 50+

Friendship, fun, and fabulous 50+ females...this social club engages Lakewood women in a variety of experiences. We meet monthly, but also schedule field trips and special events that reflect member interest. Don’t delay - come join the fun!

For membership and program info, visit our Facebook page: Lakewood Ladies 50+ Club (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1506479506757670).

Moms Club

New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening.

Membership Information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Angela Brown at 785-845-1429.

Venmo, Check or Cash.

Stitchers Club

The Lakewood Stichers Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well.

Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more info.

Tennis Club Drop in Tennis This is an adult program that meets every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 p.m. We will have pickup matches and instruction (if requested). So, dust off that racquet and come on down.

If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.

Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924.

Yoga Club

Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class

Sail & Paddle Club

Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you.

Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the Membership form. The Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals,

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Lakewood Resource Directory IMPLANT DENTISTRY

ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW

PSYCHOLOGY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800 Anthony (Tony) Morrison, Ph.D., Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com ADHD/ASD Assessment Services Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration Neurodiversity.clinic ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPING Michele Duckett, PMHNP INSURANCE Royal Creations - 816-825-2524 Anxiety, Depression, BD, ADHD | Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm) Andy Wright - RoyalCreationsKC.com mduckett1228@gmail.com Landscape Design, Construction, & Property Care 816-833-1180 Bev McFee - 816-525-8558 REAL ESTATE The Insurance Group BUSINESS & FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes Chris McNair - 816-352-2364 Alex Monteiro - RevRatel INpowered 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com Farmers Insurance Franchising - 816-750-5670 Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office) Reece & Nichols INSURANCE/INVESTMENT Janet Organ | Reece Nichols | 816-210-5713 CHIROPRACTOR Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227 Lakewood Chiropractic - 816-373-3373 Sara Horn D.C. SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT Naomi Brunner | Communication Studio Kaye Vance | 816-729-6420 816-598-8646 CONSTRUCTION Ryan Ross | Opulent Outdoors | 816-287-1515 KCPRO Construction & Remodeling (Mannah LLC) - Your trusted local remodeler TRAVEL ADVISOR MEDICARE Kitchen, Bathrooms, Basement, Decks & More www.BlissfulVacations.com Drew Morrison - Senior Benefit Services Jackie Waechter - 816-260-8781 Call today for your FREE quote: 913.202.3033 816-683-2885 — drew.morrison@sbsteam.net The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500 Douglas Horn

DECKS

MORTGAGE LENDING

Wood River Construction Decks Pergolas, Porches, and Railings woodriverkc.com; 816-882-3878

Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center Jeremy Marks | Community Lending of America 816-833-2300 913.484.0179 | jmarks@clakc.com 11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 https://communitylendingofamerica.com/ Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.

DENTISTRY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800 Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration Kirk J. Opdahl DDS | 816-478-3600 www.DentalArtsKC.com General | Cosmetic | Implant | Restorative

ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINE JOINT REPLACEMENT

ELECTRICAL

Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518

Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith.

816-695-8548

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA) Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600 Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt PEST CONTROL

PHOTOGRAPHY

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com FINANCE

Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com

Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn

PHYSICAL THERAPY

AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388

Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040 Full Range Mobile PT - 816-944-3201 Recovery that comes to you! www.fullrangemobilie.com

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

PLUMBING

HEATING & COOLING

ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186 Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.

Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927 Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550

Judgments Awarded Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing) Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.) Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Dr.) Danielle Siavii (4223 NE Edmonson Ct.) Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia)

VACUUM SALES & SERVICE

Brook Dayley & Zachary Lacy (233 NE Bayview Dr.) Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.) Dana O’Bara (301 NE Dundee Cir.) Lynda Grieb (233 NE Bayview Drive)

Lakewood Resource Directory Directory Listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

Open to Lakewood residents only. All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.

New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.

Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing. To discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to top. (i.e.: If you ran a Nov. listing and don’t want it to run in Dec., notify us by Nov. 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.

Classifieds

Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

Open to Lakewood residents only. All charges will be made to your member’s account.

New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear. Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.

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August Maintenance Update John Thomas, Maintenance Manager What a Great Summer! Cheers to our active Community. Here’s what is going on in LPOA Maintenance.

• East and West Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance • Main lake and containment pond trash collection • Common area dead tree removal • Common ground tree trimming • Common area lighting maintenance • Pond aerator repair and maintenance • Storm drain cleaning • East and West dam rip rap repair • Landscaping bed maintenance • Common ground mowing and trimming • Common ground irrigation repair and maintenance • Beach maintenance • Trash and pet waste station servicing • Common area and shoreline trash collection • 23 acre walking trail maintenance

• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance • Marina dock maintenance and repair • Pleasure and marina dock bumper repair • Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal • Clubhouse maintenance and repair • Resident work request • Sports court, ball field and soccer field maintenance • Swimming pool maintenance • Pavilion maintenance • Playground maintenanceand repair • Common area signage maintenance

Lakewood Improvement Projects

• Main Tennis Court Resurfacing • West Dam Weir • New Common Ground Signage Installation Projects and work done in July 2026.

June Community Service Report

Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations

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LPOA Community Services and Security Committee Summer in Lakewood marches on! Following the 4th of July Festivities organized by our fantastic Activities Committee, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the coming months, on top of enjoying the amenities. As some may already be aware with school being out, there’s been a growing trend of incidences dubbed “teen takeovers”, which are a social media phenomenon occurring in the last several years where large groups of teenagers gather at a location after being alerted on a social media platform. Many of the “teen takeovers” have turned violent and/or resulted in the destruction of private property.

For incidences where you are actively concerned for the safety of yourself, your property, or see the destruction of private property, please always call LSPD first.

The most recent reported incident happened on July 10, 2026, at the Cove Aquatic Center on Lake Drive, and required multiple units from Metro Public Safety and the Lee’s Summit Police Department to respond and disperse the group. Multiple cars fled the scene when Metro Public Safety and the police arrived, which resulted in some cars being damaged and several people being detained by the police. An extensive amount of trash was also left in the parking lot from the incident.

Metro Public Safety, the security company hired by the LPOA this year for roving security services from May to September in the Lakewood community, has quickly responded to each incident and for the first two “teen takeovers,” was able to disperse the crowd without incident.

Metro Public Safety has proven themselves to be invaluable to the Lakewood community this summer by promptly responding to potential security and safety incidents.

While we hope this is not a repeated incident in the Lakewood community, if you become aware of a “teen takeover” in the neighborhood, please report it to the Lee’s Summit Police Department at 816-969-7390 and then follow by contacting Lakewood Community Services at 816-373-1500. PLEASE NOTE: For incidences where you are actively concerned for the safety of yourself, your property, or see the destruction of private property, please always call LSPD first. Lakewood Community Services are not able to enforce Lee’s Summit Law, make arrests, or otherwise ‘deal with’ security threats other than requesting Lakewood IDs and asking for those trespassing to leave the premises.

If you have a teenager living in Lakewood, it is important to have an honest conversation discouraging getting involved with any “teen takeovers”—as there are real, legal consequences to participating in one, as well as the risk of injury. As the appointed Security Committee, our goal is to protect all Lakewood residents, teenagers included and encourage safe and smart choices so everyone can enjoy their summer.

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Lakewood PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATION

651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064 Phone: 816-373-4326 LPOA.com

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