The Ripples: July 2025 by mac-lpoa

LPOA Committee Chairpersons

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES

ARB/ARC // Tony DeMarco

Appeals // Steve White

Election // Lisa McCarty

Executive // Debbie Stalnaker

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Activities // Meg Young

Facilities Development // Terry White & Christy Nyquist

Finance // Dave Stackelhouse

Clubhouse // Jahala Kinser

Insurance // Unfilled Lake Use // Scott Lankford

Security // Josh Nixon

Association Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE

General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com

General Manager-Select 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

Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com

Staff Supervisor Tim Martineau // tim@lpoa.com

Community Services Reception Ann Bellinghausen // ann@lpoa.com

COMMUNICATIONS

Art & Communication Director

Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org Argyle // 816-541-2452

St. Andrews Pub // 816-541-2453

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com

Board Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President Kim Curran (At Large) Liaison to Facilities Development Committee

EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com

Vice President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large) Liaison to Ad Hoc Vision Steering Committee

EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com

Treasurer Steve Arbo (East Lake) Liaison to Finance Committee

EMAIL steve.arbo@lpoa.com

Secretary Rob Regier (At Large) Liaison to Security Committee

EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com

Directors

Drew Reynolds (At Large) Liaison to Golf & Election Committee

EMAIL drew.reynolds@lpoa.com

Andrew Crocker (At Large) Liaison to Activities Committee

EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com

Jonathan Buschmann(At Large) Liaison to Appeals & Insurance Committee

EMAIL jonathan.buschmann@lpoa.com

Randy Wisthoff (At Large) Liaison to Clubhouse & Lake Use Committee

EMAIL randy.wisthoff@lpoa.com

Piers Denney (West Lake) Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee

EMAIL piers.denney@lpoa.com

LPOA Office

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

July

From the General Manager, Mark Reid

Happy July, and a heartfelt salute to the red, white, and blue spirit of Independence Day! As we bask in the summer sun and celebrate the Fourth of July, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families for a festive, fun-filled month.

Our community will truly shine during this year’s Fourth of July festivities! Please see the “From the Boardroom” acknowledgement of the Activities Committee on page 6. The Committee’s hard work creates memories we’ll cherish all year long. Once again, our 4th of July fireworks display will be second to none. We appreciate all our festive members who decorate their boats and join in the parade, deck out their homes with patriotic flair, or just bring their energy onto the lake and lake shoreline for a fireworks watch party. Your enthusiasm makes our neighborhood a warm, welcoming place to be! And a special shout-out to our Community Services & Maintenance Staff for their extra duty to facilitate these special events.

From the Boardroom

Article by Kim Curran, Board President

Summer is here and it is the season to enjoy all of the amenities that make Lakewood “The Place to Live”. The Activities Committee has once again organized a wonderful July 4th Celebration weekend full of activities including a 5K run, walk and roll, pancake breakfast, pool party at the Cove Aquatic Center and the boat parade. The committee has also added a movie night at 23 Acres on Saturday, July 5. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blanket and enjoy watching Top Gun–Maverick on the big screen. A taco truck will be on-site 7:00-9:00 p.m. and the movie starts at sunset.

In two short weeks, our swim teams will be completing their season with Championships on July 12 at the Longview Recreation Center. Good luck to the Cruisers and Lasers and congratulations on another successful season!

Thank you to all of the members of the Activities Committee, Swim Team Board and all of the volunteers who have worked tirelessly this summer to help families make memories that last a lifetime.

As we get in to the heart of boating season, it is always good to get a refresher on boating safety by visiting the “Boating Season in Lakewood” page on our website. The page includes a Lake Education Course, safety tips as well as a video on boating safety. You can access the website at https://lpoa.com/boating/#safety

The Envision Lakewood Strategic Plan is now available on the website for review, you may find it at https:// lpoa.com/transparency/envision-lakewood/#plan

The Activities Committee has once again organized a wonderful July 4th Celebration weekend full of activities including a 5K run, walk and roll, pancake breakfast, pool party at the Cove Aquatic Center and the boat parade.

Now that the plan is approved, the Board, Staff and Standing Committee members will meet to determine the best way to implement the plan and start moving toward the goals of this living, community driven document.

July 10 | August 14 | September 11 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.

Lakewood Property Owners Association

Board of Directors’ Meeting

Actions taken June 12, 2025

Approved

• Garden Club Gift – Monument Landscape Beds

• James Treu – Recognition of Service

• LPOA 2024 Audit

• Staff Request for Creation of the No Fee Use Policy

Tabled

• Pittman Request Approval to Construct Privacy Wall on LPOA Property (Lakewood Bay Common Element)

• Falls Parcel Committee Request to Require License and Easement Agreements to Owners with Improvements on Parcel Common Element

Denied

• The Mater Man Vegetable Stand Request Use of Common Ground for Vending

• Lake Use Committee Request Funding 2025 Fish Stocking of $6,000.00

• Stevenson’s Orchard Development Request for Annexation

Closed

• Garden Club Request Approval to Install Bee Hive on Common Ground

• Lake Seepage and Evaporation Update

• SOLitude Lake Management Update

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Lakewood Calendar of Events

AUGUST

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.

SEPTEMBER

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.

HEALTH CLUB

Alexander Owner Kris Site Manager & Trainer

Rusty Trainer

Welcome

New Lakewood Residents

Camille Maxey 290 NE Bayview Drive

Kimberly Smith / Michael Sharp 404 NW Greenview Court

Kelly & Nathan Johnson 3620 NW Primrose Lane

Danny & Helen Kelton 3916 NE Independence Ave

Cory & Thuy Meyer 5201 NE Sawgrass Drive

Jared & Candace Baker 4121 NE Courtney Drive

Drew & Bri Coleman and Kevin & Theresa Faulk

302 NW Bramble Trail Circle

Jessica Ellis 220 NW Locust

Jacob & Chloe Bertish 129 NE Wood Glen Lane

Kyle & Emily Bryant 129 NE Edgewater Drive

Michael Harp 217 NW Ponderosa

Nadezhda Kolbert 218 NW Aspen

David & Kristina Stovall 712 NE Plumbrook Place

If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit our website at lpoa.com and at the bottom of the Contact page, click “Subscribe” and enter your email. E-Blasts, which are sent out every Monday and as needed, contain all the need-to-know Lakewood Info and upcoming events.

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!

Lake Vegetation Treatment Update

As was approved in the November 2024 Board Meeting and contracted in the January 2025 Board meeting, SOLitude Lake Management has begun their work on bathymetric sediment mapping, vegetation and depth surveys, water quality testing, sediment and nutrient load testing, copper sediment testing and aquatic vegetation treatment in Lakewood.

As of the time of this publication, SOLitude has provided lake vegetation treatment on these two dates:

May 12, 2025

June 10, 2025

So far this season we have experienced light to moderate lake vegetation levels. Both Coon Tail & Curly-Leaf Pondweed have been observed. Good communication between SOLitude Lake Management and LPOA staff will continue and if the level of vegetation increases, additional treatments may be added as needed. After the initial treatment, we experience good visual results showing a noticeable decline.

Remember that throughout the summer season, you may still see remnant aquatic growth—the treatments take time to work and multiple treatments are usually conducted. Surface algae is also not a target of treatment, as algae growth is a result of fertilizer runoff from surrounding residential lake property.

ARB/ARC Information

ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm. All meetings will take place at the Community Service Office, 735 NE Lakewood Blvd.

The Lakewood Bass Fishing Club season has started! To follow along the fishing tournament dates, go to their page at lpoa.com/social-clubs/bass-fishing-club/ or check out their club page on Facebook, “Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club”.

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LAKEWOOD ARTISTS SERIES JULY ART EXHIBIT

A place to present artists of all mediums

By Patti Browder

The Argyle Art Gallery summer exhibit invites you to experience three different artistic mediums, each offering its own unique method of expression. Whether through the broad strokes of painting, the intricate textures of fused glass, or the depth of photography, this exhibit offers the limitless possibilities of creativity.

Susie Freeland

Susie Freeland was drawn to decorative glass long before she began creating hundreds of her own unique works in fused glass. Twenty years ago, Susie began to experiment in stained glass. Working with glass became a passion and soon she was learning new techniques to create fused glass. In her Lakewood studio, Susie has created a space for works in progress, a room for kilns, and a room with a large display of her rainbow colored glass art. Entering her studio is like falling into a kaleidoscope. The process of making fused glass is very technical and can take days to become the object she envisions. Susie starts with a base piece of square or round glass, and then adds layers of more glass pieces in various shapes and colors. As she moves the pieces around, working in new colors, adding crushed or powdered glass features, the new project reveals its own shape and purpose. Susie usually has 8-10 pieces in the process of being created, molded, fused in the kilns, or annealing (resting). She continues to learn new techniques taking classes in Arizona during the winter months and collecting books of “recipes” for new projects. She belongs to an artist group in AZ, as well as Summit Art, and a small group called “Glassy Gals,” who discuss their latest projects and inspire each other. Susie currently has work on display and for sale at the Buttonwood Art Space in Kansas City, two galleries in Phoenix, and Powell Gardens.

Rick Scaletty

Rick Scaletty and his wife, Kathy, are both accomplished artists of different mediums. They travel much of the year, always finding beautiful places to feed their creativity. This past year, it was Colorado in the summer, Italy in the fall, and Tucson for the winter. Rick still dives when he can for extraordinary underwater photos, and continues to craft beautiful jewelry in his spare time. In this exhibit, Rick will be showing some of his favorite underwater photos over the years. More of his colorful work can be seen on his website, rickscaletty. zenfolio.com.

Kathy Scaletty

Kathy Scaletty has recently been experimenting with watercolors and learning to paint with pastels. During the winter months in Arizona, she expanded her skills in the new techniques with classes from some amazing artists: Mary-Ann Murphy from Canada; Susi Havens-Bezaire from Ohio; and Susan Morrison, from the Sedona Desert Museum. Kathy enjoys painting flowers and landscapes using photo references from their trips and also painting in plein aire. The couple’s travels offer many opportunities for each to use their talents in creative ways. When Kathy and Rick are at home in Lakewood, they spend as much time as possible with their grandsons.

Lakewood Clubs

Aquafit/Water Aerobics Club

Aquafit/Water Aerobics has begun at The Oaks Pool! Two morning classes are offered at these time slots: 7:15 & 8:15 a.m.

Contact Sylvia 816-223-8080 or Tam 816-805-6247 if you have 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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Social Hour: 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Business Meeting: 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Rooms

Pontoon Boat Rides provided by the LGC: 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Annual Lakewood Garden Club End-of-Year Social Guests are always welcome!

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. Come join the fun!

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

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, Venmo, Check or Cash.

Stitchers Club

The Lakewood Stitchers Club meets the second 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

Junior Clinics

During the month of June, the Tennis Club, along with the Wallace Home Group, sponsored three FREE clinics for kids. We averaged around 40 kids for each event. The kids had a great time, and prizes were handed out to all. It looks like we have some future tennis stars here in Lakewood.

Drop in Tennis

Is an Adult program that meets every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 pm. 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

2025 Big Bass Fishing Tournament& Kid’s Derby

Here are the results from another successful Lakewood Kid’s Fishing Derby from the 2025 Lake Use Committee Fishing Tournament! Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, participants, and the Community Services staff!

MOST FISH, BIGGEST CRAPPIE, SMALLEST CRAPPIE, BIGGEST GREEN SUNFISH

Bryant Kosovich

BIGGEST WALLEYE Graham Lenhart

BIGGEST CATFISH Trey Elmore

SMALLEST CATFISH

Connor Mckee

BIGGEST BLUEGILL

Jameson Gooding

SMALLEST BLUEGILL

Pratt Elmore

BIGGEST HYBRID Grayson Lenhart

BIGGEST BASS Ben Dolance

SMALLEST BASS

Griffen Lenhart

Junior Tennis

This year’s Junior Tennis Clinics, hosted by the Lakewood Tennis Club and sponsored by the Wallace Home Group, was a huge success! On our first day alone there was a record turnout of 46 participants, 11 teens and 35 kids. Prizes and fun were had by all—it was great to foster a love of tennis in a new generation of Lakewood!

Lakewood Resource Directory

ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW

The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500

BUSINESS & FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP

Alex Monteiro - RevRatel INpowered - 816-750-5670

CHIROPRACTOR

Lakewood Chiropractic - 816-373-3373

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer –

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

ELECTRICAL

Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

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

FINANCE

Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529

Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com

HEATING & COOLING

AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186

Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.

IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800

Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com

Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration

INSURANCE

Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816-833-1180

Bev McFee - 816-525-8558

The Insurance Group

Chris McNair - 816-352-2364 Farmers Insurance

Judgements Awarded

Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)

Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)

Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Drive)

Anthony & April Haggerty (405 NW Poplar)

INSURANCE/INVESTMENT

Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227

MORTGAGE LENDING

Jeremy Marks | Community Lending of America 913.484.0179 | jmarks@clakc.com https://communitylendingofamerica.com/

ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINEJOINT REPLACEMENT

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA)Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600

Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt

PEST CONTROL

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com

VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100

Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040

PILATES

Better Bodies Pilates | Allison Hadden

Studio Text or Call 816.309.6367

Private & Small Group Lessons

Tues & Thurs 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

PLUMBING

Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927

Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550

REAL ESTATE

Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com

Bev Fowler Spencer - 816-289-4654

Chartwell

Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office)

Reece & Nichols

Janet Organ | Reece Nichols | 816-210-5713

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY Communication Studio | 816-598-8646

VACUUM SALES & SERVICE

Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300

11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050

Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.

VETERINARIAN

Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098

Danielle Siavii (4223 NE Edmonson Court)

Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia)

Karis & Leigh Ann Paull (3513 NE Kingwood Place)

Lynda Grieb (233 NE Bayview Drive)

Lakewood Resource Directory

• Lakewood Resource 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.

• Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.

Classifieds

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

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• All charges will be made to your member’s account.

• New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa 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.

Lien

Ryan & Kristin Etter (3628 NW Primrose Lane)

JULY Maintenance Update

John Thomas, Maintenance Manager

Here’s to July. Hammocks, fireworks, vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden. Get out there and enjoy all your family, friends and neighbors.

Maintenance Department Activity

• East and West Lake marina dock electrical service maintenance

• Common area turf mowing and maintenance

• Main lake and containment pond trash collection

• Containment pond aeration maintenance

• Pool and spray park maintenance

• Common area bush trimming and cleanup

• Common area dead tree removal

• Common area lighting maintenance

• Trash and pet waste station servicing

• Common area and shoreline trash collection

• 23 acre walking trail maintenance