June 2026 Junior Tennis Clinic | Junior Golf Sessions
on the Rock Details | 4th of July Festivities Summer &
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 // Unfilled
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
Receptionist Emilee Hodges // Reception@lpoa.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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 Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org
Banquets Manager Jenna Dunbar // Jenna@lpoa.com
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 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
EMAIL drew.reynolds@lpoa.com
Tony DeMarco (At Large) Liaison to Election Committee & Activities Committee
EMAIL tony.demarco@lpoa.com
Mike Childs (At Large) Liaison to Appeals Committee
EMAIL mike.childs@lpoa.com
Jolene Horne (At Large) Liaison to ARB/ARC
EMAIL jolene.horne@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
June
From the General Manager, Mark Krtek
Happy June! With summer now in full swing, our community is coming alive with outdoor activities. I hope everyone is taking full advantage of our pools and enjoying time at our lakes. We continue to partner with SOLitude, our lake management company, along with the Lake Use Committee, to ensure our lakes remain in excellent condition for all residents. As a reminder, our lakes are shared community assets—please be mindful and follow all lake and boating guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
In May, we welcomed three new members to the LHC/LPOA Board of Directors: Tony DeMarco, Mike Childs, and Jolene Horne. We are excited to work alongside them and appreciate their willingness to serve our community. During the same meeting, a new Executive Team was elected. Please join me in congratulating Debbie Stalnaker (President), Jonathan Buschmann (Vice President), Randy Wisthoff (Treasurer), and Diana Ewert (Secretary).
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to our outgoing Board members— Kim Curran, Rob Regier, and Andrew Crocker—for their time, dedication, and service to both the LPOA and LHC. On a personal note, I truly appreciate the support each of you provided during my transition into the General Manager role. Your guidance made a meaningful difference.
Please be mindful and follow all lake and boating guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Regarding the Fourth of July fireworks display, I want to acknowledge the disappoint ment many may feel in learning that we will not be hosting a display this year. Our team explored every possible option over the past several months. However, a combination of factors—including the public actions, demand related to the FIFA World Cup, the United States’ 250th anniversary preparations, and the resulting strain on first responder availability—significantly limited vendor options. We also evaluated alternatives such as a drone show, but the projected cost exceeded $40,000. After careful consideration, this was not a fiscally responsible use of association funds. We will begin planning earlier for next year to explore viable options and better understand costs.
This is a wonderful time of year to enjoy our community, connect with neighbors, and take pride in keeping Lakewood looking its best. Thank you for all that you do to make this such a great place to live.
From the Boardroom
Kim Curran, Board President
The 80’s called…it wants its hallway back!
Great things are happening at the clubhouse, the hallway renovation and kitchen expansion project is underway. The small restrooms and the telephone table (which has not been used in many, many years) located on the east side of the building were removed to facilitate a slight expansion of the kitchen as well as moving the ingress and egress to and from the kitchen closer to the Argyle. Once this project is complete, you will no longer see servers carrying trays of food down the hallway and through the lobby, they will have direct access to the restaurant as well as the Oaks Terrace.
Now that summer is here, we all get to enjoy all of the amenities that make Lakewood great. The pools are open, swim team has started, the playgrounds are busy and boats are on the lake on a daily basis.
In addition, the old track lighting that has been lighting the artists work in the art gallery is being replaced with a newer lighting system that will highlight our artist’s work. Of course, no upgrade is complete without new flooring to match our lobby area. The goal is to have the project finished by late June.
Now that summer is here, we all get to enjoy all of the amenities that make Lakewood great. The pools are open, swim team has started, the playgrounds are busy and boats are on the lake on a daily basis. Be sure to carry your Lakewood ID when you are enjoying our amenities and have a safe and happy summer!
I pass the torch to a new Board President with this edition, and hope you will continue reading—these updates from the board reflect an earnest effort to keep residents informed and connected to these volunteers that represent the best interests of the community.
Actions taken May 14, 2026 Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes
Approved
• July 4th Update
• Clubhouse Purchase Feasibility Update
• Board of Directors Officer Elections
• Allen Violation of Boat Slip Lease Agreement
• Mike McLain Extension for Builders Dues on Enclave Lot 13A
Tabled
• New Kitchen Entry / Exit Update
• Lakewood Senior Living for Use of LPOA Trademark
Be sure to carry your Lakewood ID when you are enjoying our amenities and have a safe and happy summer!
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Welcome
New Residents
Dylan Hirst & Amanda Goodman 210 NW Hemlock
Raymond Hays 717 NE Silverleaf Place
Jean Trembley 793 NE Algonquin
Dustin & Kelly Couts 210 NW Cypress
Lonnie & Sheila Dyck 708 NE Lake Pointe Drive
Timothy & Donna Roberts 211 NW Juniper
Brandon Casey 4910 NE Pebble Beach
Kristen & Lauren Markley 282 NE Bayview Drive
Camron & Kaley Haas 607 NE Pinehurst
Clinton & Shandra Chapman 613 NE Persimmon Circle
Marisa Jury & Jane Blackwell 3601 NW Lake Drive
Timothy & Shannan Pannell 405 NW Greenview Drive
Ann Richards 3841 NW Cimarron
Jesse Emerson 4313 NE Maplegate Court
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!
With the integration of our new system, Northstar, the Board has directed staff to push Lakewood ID renewals to 2027. With that being said, you will still need your ID to use the amenities and should carry them on common ground—or present your ID via the LPOA Northstar app. If your ID is lost or destroyed, you may purchase a replacement for $5 at the office.
Please note, we will NOT be changing our office hours this summer—and will remain at our usual 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. timeframe. Please call us at 816.373.4326 for any questions.
If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit the Northstar Member portal at members.lpoa.com and click Go To Your Account, and navigate to My Profile to ensure your email is correct. Then, go to Email Subscriptions under the same dropdown tab to update your preferences.
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.
Lakewood Clubs
Aquafit/Water Aerobics Club
Water Aerobics Club has begun! 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
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:00–9:30 a.m. – Refreshments 9:30 a.m. – Program followed by Business Meeting
Location: TBD
Art in the Garden
Since her retirement from the Federal Aviation Commission, Patti Hickman has been a member of 323CLAY, developing skills in slab building and wheel work. She has been a Master Gardener since 2011, earning Emeritus status in 2021, and was awarded Emeritus Gardener of the Year in 2024. Her many volunteer activities include work at the Blue Springs Community Garden, Powell Gardens Docent, and MGGKC Hotline Chairman.
As an artist, Patti will discuss various examples of how art in the garden can enhance the landscape. She will provide pictures and samples of different artwork, some that she has created and some that she has purchased. Learn how garden art can add interest in your yard!
Guests always welcome! If you would like to join Garden Club or hear about our events, reach out to lakewoodgardenclub64064@gmail.com!
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.
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 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
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.
Junior Clinics
During the month of June, the Tennis Club, along with the Wallace Home Group, will sponsor three FREE clinics for kids. So, save these dates to take your kids out for some fun and tennis.
Saturdays: June 13, June 20, and June 27
9:00 – 10 a.m. – Ages 6 to 12 10:00 – 11 a.m. – Ages 13 to 18.
No sign ups or registration. Drinks, snacks, and prizes will be given to all those participating.
If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the Tennis 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
Metro Security Summer Patrols
Some residents may have already seen Metro Security vehicles around Lakewood—as of May 18th, Metro Security began their summer patrol schedule.
Metro will be providing coverage during times of our highest volume: bringing additional security to the community with a uniformed, armed security officer in a marked vehicle who will respond to things like:
• SUSPICIOUS SITUATIONS
• CHECK FOR LAKEWOOD IDS
• ENFORCING LAKEWOOD CURFEW RULES
• GENERAL ASSISTANCE WHERE NEEDED DURING THE MOST ACTIVE MONTHS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Lakewood Resource Directory
ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500
Douglas Horn
ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPING
Royal Creations - 816-825-2524
Andy Wright - RoyalCreationsKC.com
Landscape Design, Construction, & Property Care
BUSINESS & FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
Alex Monteiro - RevRatel INpowered Franchising - 816-750-5670
CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816-373-3373
Sara Horn D.C.
CONSTRUCTION
KCPRO Construction & Remodeling (Mannah LLC) - Your trusted local remodeler Kitchen, Bathrooms, Basement, Decks & More
Call today for your FREE quote: 913.202.3033
DECKS
Wood River Construction
Decks Pergolas, Porches, and Railings woodriverkc.com; 816-882-3878
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
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.
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.)
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
INSURANCE/INVESTMENT
Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT
Kaye Vance | 816-729-6420
Ryan Ross | Opulent Outdoors | 816-287-1515
MEDICARE
Drew Morrison - Senior Benefit Services 816-683-2885 — drew.morrison@sbsteam.net
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 Full Range Mobile PT - 816-944-3201 Recovery that comes to you! www.fullrangemobilie.com
PLUMBING
Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927
Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550
Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia)
Brook Dayley & Zachary Lacy (233 NE Bayview Dr.)
Liens William & Starr Leonard (217 NW Aspen Ct.)
PSYCHOLOGY
Anthony (Tony) Morrison, Ph.D., ADHD/ASD Assessment Services Neurodiversity.clinic
REAL ESTATE
Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com
Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office)
Reece & Nichols
Janet Organ | Reece Nichols | 816-210-5713
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Naomi Brunner | Communication Studio 816-598-8646
TRAVEL ADVISOR www.BlissfulVacations.com
Jackie Waechter - 816-260-8781
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.
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.
Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.)
JUNE Maintenance Update
John Thomas, Maintenance Manager
Summer fun is finally here. We are all very blessed and grateful to see our lake full, grass green and flowers in full bloom. Get out there and enjoy your association. Here’s what is going on:
Maintenance Department Activity
• East and West Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance
• Main lake and containment pond trash collection
• Common area dead tree removal
• Common area lighting maintenance
• Landscaping bed maintenance
• Common ground mowing and trimming
• 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
APRIL Community Service Report
• 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 maintenance and repair
• Common area signage maintenance Lakewood Improvement Projects
• Pickle ball court recoating
• Bayview Tennis Court Resurfacing
• East Lake Village Tennis Court Resurfacing
• Main Tennis Court Resurfacing
Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations
Projects and work done in May 2026.
