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What’s inside the guide Welcome – Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird ��Page 2 Hospitals ............................................................................................ Page 23 Welcome – Independence Mayor Eileen Weir ��Page 3 Health organizations ....................................................................... Page 24 Libraries .................................................................................................Page 4 City parks........................................................................................... Page 32 Welcome – Sugar Creek Mayor Mike Larson ��Page 5 Jackson County parks ...................................................................... Page 34 Festivals .................................................................................................Page 5 Bus service ......................................................................................... Page 36 Youth sports ..........................................................................................Page 7 Colleges .............................................................................................. Page 40 Outdoor sports .....................................................................................Page 9 Public schools.................................................................................... Page 41 Courts ................................................................................................ Page 43 Outdoor activities.............................................................................. Page 11 Jackson County government........................................................... Page 44 Community centers .......................................................................... Page 13 Sign up to vote................................................................................... Page 44 Animal shelters ................................................................................. Page 14 State legislators.................................................................................. Page 45 Historic sites ..................................................................................... Page 15 City councils, boards of aldermen................................................... Page 46 Professional sports............................................................................ Page 17 Federal delegation............................................................................. Page 47 Community Services League .......................................................... Page 17 Truman Library update .................................................................... Page 18 Police and fire.................................................................................... Page 19 This guide to the community was produced by The Examiner staff: Nancy The arts............................................................................................... Page 20 Melton, Mike Genet, Karl Zinke, Megan Schoettger, Bill Althaus and Jeff Health clinics .................................................................................... Page 22 Fox.

FROM THE MAYOR | LEE’S SUMMIT

A growing city with much to offer A vibrant downtown, an embrace of the arts, miles of trails A growing city with small-town charm, Lee’s Summit is home to award-winning schools, a healthy economy and safe neighborhoods. Visitors and new residents will fall in love with our unbeatable downtown, which was recently recognized as one of “America’s Great Neighborhoods by the American PlanBILL BAIRD ning Association.” LEE’S SUMMIT With our unique MAYOR boutique shops and restaurants, growing business community

and exceptional amenities, it’s not hard to see why Lee’s Summit is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in America. Lee’s Summit is one of only 10 cities in the nation to hold four national level accreditations for our fire, police, public works and parks and recreation services. Parks and Recreation is continually improving our city parks, developing trails and adding new benefits for residents and visitors to enjoy. Lee’s Summit now has 92 miles of trails, 32 parks and four community centers to keep our community healthy and active. The city has also prioritized efforts to make Lee’s Summit a friendlier community for bicyclists and pedestrians.

It’s one of 10 cities in the country, and the only city in Missouri, designated as a “Walk Friendly Community.” For those who enjoy boating and fishing, numerous regional lakes allow the recreational activities to continue on water. We understand the importance of meeting the needs of all residents and are recognized as a “Community for All Ages” for our efforts towards creating a community that is a great place to live and age well. Our citizens and city government work in tandem to develop measures and opportunities to meet future needs of an increasingly diverse population. Believing public art enhances our quality of life, Lee’s Summit has put particular

emphasis on nurturing a vibrant arts scene with public art installations, as well as interior and exterior installations. Our Downtown Sculpture Walk features artists from across the country and is on display through March 2021. As a rotating public art exhibit, visitors to the downtown area can expect to see new sculptures each spring. With a population of more than 99,600, Lee’s Summit has quickly grown into one of the largest cities in Missouri, while remaining an inviting, family-friendly community. Whether you’re strolling through downtown, bicycling or enjoying a public park, there’s something for everyone. Visit Lee’s Summit, and we will make you feel at home.

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FROM THE MAYOR | INDEPENDENCE

City adapts to needs of the moment Putting public services and public safety first Like every city, Independence has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 global pandemic. While our city officials had been closely monitoring the novel virus, cancellation of events such as the Big 12 Basketball Championship at the Sprint Center in Kansas City caused us to respond swiftly EILEEN WEIR to the public health INDEPENDENCE MAYOR emergency. We take our responsibility to protect our residents and visitors seriously. On March 12, 2020, Independence became the first city in

Eastern Jackson County to declare a state of emergency to protect the health of our citizens and visitors. Independence was the last city in the area to reopen city facilities to the public. This began on June 1 with limited access to City Hall, the Independence Utilities Center and many of our parks amenities. While Independence has a different look and feel today, the essence of our city has not changed. Independence is known for its sense of community, and our community has never been stronger. Families are discovering new opportunities to create special memories during this period of time none of us will ever forget. New businesses are opening in our retail and entertainment districts. Our outstanding restaurants, breweries and wineries have adapted to social distancing require-

ments in creative and innovative ways to ensure a quality experience for patrons for indoor and outdoor gatherings. Museums and libraries are offering virtual experiences to bring Independence history alive. Soon, the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum multi-million-dollar renovation will be completed with a planned reopening for fall 2020. Major employers in Independence include international manufacturers like Unilever and Burd & Fletcher, professional and financial services, health care, and education. Independent small businesses, boutiques and neighborhood retail round out the commercial sector to provide residents with a steady job market and access to essential services and amenities. Independence is a place where neighbors take care of neighbors. During the recent

months, there have been countless examples of the community tending to others’ needs. Our city has risen to the unexpected challenges of COVID-19 by organizing food delivery to families, suspending utility terminations, sewing and donating masks and supporting police officers, firefighters and health care workers on the front line. Protecting the health and welfare of our community has always been paramount in Independence. Our citizens have invested in public safety to ensure our police and fire departments have the best people, equipment, and training. Independence celebrates our diverse population and continues to build a safe and welcoming community through our Human Relations Commission and Diversity & Inclusion Task Force. Welcome to Independence.

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LIBRARIES

Libraries adapt to changing needs MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, area library facilities have been closed and then slowly resuming some services by which people can get services, books and other materials. Also, as of mid-June, library patrons are allowed inside branches for 90 minutes to use the public computers as well as printing, copying and faxing services. Virtual services, offered at mymcpl.org, include: • Access to library research materials online. • Online educational resources including instructor-led courses and video tutorial. • Online lessons in various languages. • Online access to books, movies and music. • Live-streaming events. In addition, the Mid-Continent system offers the Dial-A-Story line. This allows children to call 816-701-6904 to hear a children’s story read aloud. At library buildings, services currently offered include: • Curbside service, allowing customers to pick up items they have put on hold. Customers need to call the branch before or when they arrive and then wait in their

car or at an appropriate social distance outside the building until a library staff person brings the item. Curbside service will be open until one hour prior to the branch’s closing time. • Book drops for the return of books and other library materials. • Free Wi-Fi access in branch library parking lots. Among Mid-Continent’s local branches are: • North Independence, 317 W. U.S. 24, Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-252-0950. • South Independence, 13700 E. 35th St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-461-2050. • Farview Neighborhood Library, 18109 E. 12th St. N., Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 816-252-0951. • Midwest Genealogy Center, 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday. Call 816252-7728.

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• Lee’s Summit, 150 N.W. Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 816-524-0567. • East Lee’s Summit branch, 2240 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday. Call 816759-2085. • Colbern Road, 1000 N.E. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit. Closed until 2021 for reconstruction. • Blue Springs North, 850 N.W. Hunter Drive, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 816-224-8772. • Blue Springs South, 2220 South Missouri 7, Blue Springs. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday;1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call 816-229-3571. • Buckner, 19 E. Jefferson St., Buckner. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 pm, Saturday; 10 p.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Sunday. Call 816-650-3212.

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY For questions, call 816-701-3400, or visit www.kclibrary.org. Although the library buildings are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, customers continue to be able to pick up books and other items from the library via Pop In/Pick Up services. These services will be available Tuesdays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at all branches. A patron arriving at a library branch will call the library and wait outside. Library staff will notify the patron when to enter the building to pick up the item. Further information about the Pop In/ Pick Up program can be found at kclibrary. org/pickup. The library has two branches in Eastern Jackson County: • Sugar Creek, 102 S. Sterling Ave., Hours: Noon to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday; closed on Sunday. Call 816-7013489. • Trails West,11401 E. 23rd St., Independence. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday. Call 816-701-3483.

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FROM THE MAYOR | SUGAR CREEK

A calendar full of celebration Sugar Creek offers all the charm of a small town with the advantages of a bigcity location. Here you’ll find neighbors who care for each other, a progressive and accessible city government and a vibrant business community. Despite the shadow of COVID-19, life in Sugar Creek is about to get even sweeter. Five projects were started and finished during the MIKE LARSON SUGAR CREEK MAYOR coronavirus to update the Sugar Creek Gymnasium. It will now be a year-round facility with the addition of new electrical service, HVAC, replacement windows, ADA front doors and new interior and exterior LED lights. Simultaneously, Mike Onka Hall was renovated. The crumbling, cracked and uneven concrete has been replaced with concrete donated by Central Plains and work completed by Wil-Pav. To top it off, literally, a new metal roof was fabricated and installed by KC Structural Steel to cover the new outdoor patio. Beginning in June and every fourth Friday afterward, come relax in the Creek to the sounds of a variety of live musical bands. The Fourth of July Parade and fireworks show are on hold as of this writing. The June Slavic Festival has been moved to September 18 and 19. The April sanctioned barbecue contest has been moved to Oct. 16-17. The Centennial Committee has been working diligently on monthly activities. Please check out our Sugar Creek webpage, Sugar Creek Facebook or Sugar Creek Awareness for upcoming activities and/or changes in schedules. Help us celebrate our first 100 years and come play in the Creek!

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

Local festivals draw thousands annually Santa-Cali-Gon Days is planned for Sept. 4-7, 2020. However, given the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in the festival may be made in order to comply with local regulations regarding mass gatherings. The festival is held on the Independence Square and the surrounding area and the hours, over the Labor Day weekend, are: noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The first Santa-Cali-Gon Days festival was held in 1940 to celebrate Independence as the starting point of the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. A second was held in 1947, and would not be held again until 1973 and was called Three Trails Days. In 1974, it was renamed to Santa-Cali-Gon Days. Historically highlights include music on the main stage and the community stage, several large tents full of craft vendors, plus vendors lining the streets include local service clubs, churches and other non-profits selling a variety of crafts and festival food. In addition, carnival runs from 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday; noon to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. The festival is free, but there is a charge for carnival rides and other activities. For more information, visit www.santacaligon. com or call the Chamber of Commerce at 816-252-4745. Heritage Festival, sponsored by the Independence Human Relations Commission, has been canceled for 2020. There are plans to resume the festival in 2021. Historically, this festival has been held at Hill Park, 23rd Street and Maywood Ave., Independence. It has been a one-day, family-friendly festival, celebrating our rich history and growing diversity. There is a tradition of featuring live music entertainment, food, dance, storytelling and activities for people of all ages. In the past, the festival was held in conjunction with the Heritage Skateboard Competition in which competitors, ranging in age from 7 to 21, displayed their

skateboard skills. For more information, email indepheritagefestival@gmail.com or Facebook Independence Heritage Festival and Skateboard Competition. The Cherry Blossom Festival is a way to get acquainted with the Japanese Sister City, Higashimurayama. Until 2020, this event has an annual spring Festival at the Sermon Center, located on the corner of Noland and Truman roads in Independence. The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 1983, the Japanese Sister City Commission initiated a one day festival featuring Japanese arts, crafts and food. It takes place in the spring of each year. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Independence is about the shared relationship

between Independence and Higashimurayama. The activities and displays assist the public in awareness of Japan, as well as a way to get to know the students who are participating in the exchange program or the Alumni who have participated in the program in the past. It also encourages students in learning about the exchange program. All proceeds of the festival go to the exchange student program. Oktoberfest is normally held the last full weekend in September in downtown Lee’s Summit. The 2020 festival is scheduled for Sept. 25-27. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the schedule for this event may be modified to comply with regulations concerning large gatherings and the need to provide safety for the public. Continued on page 6

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COMMUNITY In addition, a carnival is planned. The normal carnival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 10 Fall Fun Festival 2020 is planned for a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 25-27 in downtown Blue Springs. Planned festivities include Kids’ Street, For more information, visit www. Hours for this festival are normally noon to arts and crafts, German meals, beer and bluespringsfallfestival.com or call 816-22810 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturbrat tents, the Biergarten, carnival, the 6322. day; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. HowSportzelt, live entertainment, contests, a ever, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rootbiergarten, home brew tasting, GerThe Slavic Festival in Sugar Creek in schedule for this event may be modified to man dancers and much more. June. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, There’s no cost to attend the festival. For comply with regulations concerning large it has been postponed and is tentatively gatherings and the need to provide safety more information, visit www.lschamber. scheduled for Sept. 18-19. There may be for the public. com/oktoberfest or call Lee’s Summit another modification of the normal schedNormally, there are a wide variety of Chamber of Commerce at 816- 524-2424. shows available that are family-friendly and ule, depending on local regulations regardThe Independence Uncorked Wine Fest suitable for everyone. The festival normally ing large gatherings and safety concerns. This festival honors the heritage of Sugar includes food, craft and service vendors is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 on the grounds of the Bingham-Waggoner providing such treats as turkey legs, funnel Creek, which was built on a wave of Slavic immigrants in the early 1900s. Since its cakes, curly fries, shaved ice, kettle corn, Estate, 313 W. Pacific Ave. in Indepenfresh squeezed lemonade and much more. beginnings as a single-day event on July 4, dence. It’s billed as one of the largest wine festi- The Beer Garden normally stays open until 1986, the Festival has grown to become one of the premier celebrations of Slavic culture vals in the state, with 25 Missouri wineries midnight on Friday and Saturday night. in the nation. This event is normally held Historically, the festival includes a and a guest spirits distiller. It also has food the first Friday and Saturday in June on the parade, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday. booths, beer, art, music, and wine classes. Mike Onka Memorial Building grounds, Individuals, businesses, clubs and organiThe Rotary Club of Eastern Indepenzations, as well as the marching bands from 11520 E. Putnam in Sugar Creek. dence hosts the event as a fundraiser for a Each year visitors see a living display of Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high variety of local causes. The cost is $30 in advance and $40 at the door and includes a schools regularly participate in the parade. the customs and traditions passed down by the Slavic immigrants who helped settle Sugar Creek in the early 20th century. Experience the taste of traditional Slavic food, plus a full schedule of entertainment highlighting the Slavic culture and more. For more information, visit www. slavicfest.com/festival.

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Downtown Days Festival is an annual tradition that takes place during the first full weekend in June in downtown Lee’s Summit. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was canceled for 2020. It is scheduled for June 4-6, 2021. Historically, the festival spans six city blocks and highlights include live entertainment, a variety of vendors, a carnival, kids’ area, craft vendors and much more. For more information, visit www. leessummitdowntowndays.com or call 816246-6598. The Grain Valley Fair is planned from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 11 and from 11 a.m. to midnight on Sept. 12 in Armstrong Park, 711 Main St. in Grain Valley. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the schedule for this event may be modified to

comply with regulations concerning large gatherings and the need to provide safety for the public. The fair normally includes craft booths, food booths, a carnival, live music, magic acts, and a beer garden, as well as a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The parade begins at Grain Valley High School, heading east on Eagles Parkway, north on Main St./ Route AA, west on Walnut St. and south on East Kirby Road before ending back at the high school. For more detailed information, call the Grain Valley Fair at 816-719-9436 or check us out on the web for a full schedule at www.grainvalleyfair.com.

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Abundance of youth sports opportunities Remember to check with facilities, groups and organizations. Many leagues and events have been canceled or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. YOUTH SPORTS • Blue Valley Activity Center Website: http://bvacsports.org The center, at 19404 E. Holke Road in Independence, is a non-profit organization providing sports and activities for youth, including baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball. Leagues and camps are available in each sport (see website for information on each). The BVAC is also a sponsor of competitive Attack Club Volleyball. The cost per participant varies by sport. For more information, visit the website, email bvac@bvacsports.org or call 816-796-8702 BASEBALL • Lee’s Summit Baseball Association Website: www.lsbaseball.com

Facebook: Search LSBA at www.facebook.com Youth baseball leagues for ages 5-18. The American League is a recreational, non-competitive division for ages 5-16 to learn the game. The National League is a competitive league for ages 8-14. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility off Blackwell Road on Legacy Park Drive in Lee’s Summit. Practices are at Lee’s Summit R-7 School District elementary schools. For more information, visit the website or call 816-500-3158 (leave a message). For registration-related questions, email Registrar@lsbaseball.com. The rainout line is 816-774-4080. • Queen City Athletic Association Website: http://queencitybaseball.org Facebook: Search Queen city Baseball at www.facebook.com Queen City Athletic Association is a youth baseball organization for ages 5-14. Teams range from T-ball to 13-14, with

recreational and competitive divisions. Games are played at Mill Creek Park, Santa Fe Trail Park and Crysler Park in Independence. For more information, visit the website, email support@queencitybaseball. org or call 816-796-4003. • Zone 2 American Legion Baseball Some area American Legion posts sponsor Eastern Jackson County teams for AA junior (ages 16 and under) and AAA senior (ages 19 and under) that compete in the Zone 2 of Missouri. The season in Missouri for 2020 was canceled by the state’s Executive Committee because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it hopes to return in 2021. Tryouts are usually held in late August or early September for area teams. For more information, email area American Legion baseball director Gary Stone at gajstone@sbcglobal.net. BASKETBALL • Fort Osage Youth League Basketball

Website: https://www.facebook.com/ FOYouthLeague/ or http://foyl.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOYouthLeague/ A non-profit youth basketball organization for grades 1 to middle school for children mainly in the Fort Osage School District. Leagues usually run from early December through March, concluding with the All-City Championships, in which the Grade 3-7 FOYL champions face the IYAA champions. For more information, visit the website or the league’s Facebook page. • Independence Youth Athletic Association Basketball Website: iyaahoops.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IYAAbasketball/ A non-profit youth basketball organization for second grade to middle school with teams grouped primarily by schools. Continued on page 8

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES SPORTS LEAGUES Continued from page 7

Leagues usually run from early December through March, concluding with IYAA Championships followed by the All-City Championships, in which the IYAA champions face the Fort Osage Youth League champions. For more information, visit the website. • Lee’s Summit Junior Basketball Association Website: www.lsbasketball.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/lsjba/ Youth recreational (grades 1-12) and competitive (grades 3-7) basketball leagues for students in the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. Practices and games are held at Lee’s Summit schools. Formation of the grades 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 teams takes place after tryouts at the middle schools and high schools are completed. Practices start in November and games are played on Saturdays. For more information, visit the website. FOOTBALL • Heart of America Pop Warner Youth Football Website: www.teampages.com/organizations/14534 Facebook: www.facebook.com/HOAPW/?eid=ARDprIm7tipGCLlqWJxaYmTTgXGZUbuE6UriDpXLxr3ys8n0MGGMeUW9XbiNJbkOEI7lgD_DVrDf144w Heart of America offers football, cheerleading and dance programs for young people in Eastern Jackson County. Football ages range from 5 to 14. Tackle teams are formed by age and weight divisions. Flag football also offered. Many teams and coaches stay together through their advancement of divisions. The regular season is 10 games long. Games begin in late August and run for about 10 weeks. Associations and clubs making up Heart of America are Blue Springs Gators (www. hoagators.com), Fort Osage, Independence, Kearney, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City and Park Hill. For more information, visit the website. • Lee’s Summit Football Association Website: www.lsfootball.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeesSummitFootball/ Youth football organization featuring flag (grades K-7) and tackle (grades 2-7)

leagues for residents of Lee’s Summit or students in the Lee’s Summit School District. The association offers flag football during the spring and fall, and tackle football during the fall. The games are played at multiple locations. For more information, visit the website or email admin@lsfootball.org. GYMNASTICS • Dave’s Gymnastics Factory Website: www.davesgymnastics.com Twitter: @DavesGymnastics Facebook: www.facebook.com/davesgymnasticsfactory/ Private gymnastics training facility at 11808 S. Milton Thompson Road (just north of U.S. 50) in Lee’s Summit offers gymnastics instruction for children from ages 18 months and older. Competitive gymnasts compete in USA Gymnastics events. Open gym sessions also are available 6-9 p.m. Saturday for ages 5-12. Office hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. For more information, visit the website, email davesgymnastics@yahoo.com or call 816-525-5650. HOCKEY • Kansas City Jr. Mavs Website: www.kcyouthhockey.com (click on KC Jr. Mavs under “member clubs” tab) Facebook: www.facebook.com/jrmavshockey A youth hockey club associated with the Kansas City Mavericks professional ECHL team. Home rink is Cable Dahmer Arena, which includes the main rink and the Community Ice Rink at the arena. Several different levels are offered, including U8, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam and High School. The Jr. Mavs also feature travel teams. Fall/ winter practices held during the week and run from September through February with games running mid-October through February. Fill out an information form by visiting the website, email program coaching director Mike Kempkes at Mikekempkes@me.com or call program director Ben Fortner at 816-699-8958. SOCCER • Sporting Lee’s Summit Website: www.sportingls.org Twitter: @SportingLS Facebook: Search Sporting Lee’s Summit at www.facebook.com

Recreational and competitive leagues for ages 4-18, affiliated with Sporting Kansas City Academy. Games are played at the Legacy Park facility. Fall season begins in August and spring season starts in March. Competitive division is through the Heartland Soccer Association. Adult recreational soccer is also offered. For more information, visit the website, send email to admin@sportingls.org or call 816-554-2255. • Soccer Association of Independence Website: http://saisoccer.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/SAIyouthsoccer/ Recreational and competitive soccer programs for ages 3 through high school (players must be at least 3 by July 31 prior to the start of the season) with two sessions: spring (second week of March to end of May with registration in January) and fall (last week of August to end of October with registration in June/July). SAI is a member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). Competitive leagues are for U9 and older through the KC Metro League. Games are played at the Independence Athletic Complex and practice fields are at Van Hook Park. For more information, visit the website, email admin@saisoccer.org or call 816-223-7627. Rainout line is 916-336-6300. SOFTBALL • Independence Girls Softball Association Website: http://www.igsasoftball.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndependenceGirlsSoftballAssociation/ T-ball, coach pitch and recreational softball leagues for girls ages 3-18 during the summer and fall. The 2020 spring season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Games are played at Adair Park and the Independence Athletic Complex. There also is a women’s 18-and-older fast-pitch league, with games played from May to July at Adair Park. The association also sponsors and hosts occasional softball camps, clinics and tournaments. For more information, visit the website or email IGSA@att.net. Sign up for email rainout alerts on the website. • Lee’s Summit Girls Softball Association Website: www.lsgsa.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/LS-

GIRLSSOFTBALL/ Youth softball recreational and competitive leagues for girls from grades pre-kindergarten-12, with games played at the Legacy Park Softball Complex, Miller J. Fields Park and Upper Banner Park. For more information, visit the website. The rainout line is 816-219-0905. Rainout information also is viewable by clicking on the rainout line box on the website or by downloading the free apps. SWIMMING • Tsunami Swim Team of Kansas City Website: http://tsunamiswimteamkc.org Twitter: @tstkc Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Tsunami-Swim-Team-of-KansasCity-510282298999994/ A USA Swimming and Missouri Valley Swimming club team that practices at a handful of sites in the Kansas City area, including Henley Aquatic Center in Independence. Programs offered for swimmers from age 6 through college age. For more information, visit the website or email information@tstkc.org VOLLEYBALL • Fort Osage Youth Volleyball League Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOYouthLeague/ Website: https://www.facebook.com/ FOYouthLeague/ or http://foyl.org/ For grade school and middle school students in the Fort Osage and Independence school districts. Visit the website or the league’s Facebook page. WRESTLING • Independence Wrestling Club Website: www.independenceyouthwrestling.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/Independence-Youth-Wrestling-121994377862926/ Practices at the Bridger Middle School wrestling room. Ages 5-14 are eligible. Seasons begin with practices in November and run through the end of March Practices are typically held 6:30-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the William Chrisman High School wrestling room. For more information, visit the website or contact President Chuck Rogers at cer.kct@att. net or 816-572-3463 or coach Bill Jones at bjjones133@gmail.com or 816-777-6794. Continued on page 9

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• MoWest Championship Wrestling Website: www.mowestwrestling.com Twitter: @MoWestWrestling Facebook: www.facebook.com/mowestfs/ MoWest offers two training sessions per year for junior/cadet age wrestlers at the Blue Springs High School wrestling room. The fall session, which focuses on folkstyle training, runs in September and October to prepare for the upcoming high school season. The spring/summer session focuses on freestyle/Greco wrestling and typically runs March to May, concluding with the state tournament. For those wrestling in the national tournament in Fargo, N.D. (this year’s tournament has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic), the session continues through May, June and July.

GOLF • Adams Pointe Golf Club, 1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, phone 816-2203673. The website is www.adamspointegolfclub.com. Email is info@adamspointegolfclub.com. This is a par 72, 18-hole championship course with bentgrass fairways and greens carved out of woods and wetlands by noted local course designer Don Sechrest. The short-game center features bentgrass practice greens with 30,000 square feet of space for putting, chipping and bunker shots. The driving range charges $12 for a jumbo bucket of golf balls, $9 for a large bucket and $6 for a small bucket. Leagues, private instruction, golf lessons are available. Rates include $21 to walk and $28 to ride for nine holes, Monday-Sunday. The clubhouse is available for rental for wedding receptions, parties and banquets. For more information, visit the website

or call the pro shop. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, carts are being sanitized after each use and the last carts must be turned in by 8 p.m. Tee times begin on weekdays at 8 a.m. and on weekends at 7 p.m. The carts used at this club seat only two players. • Blue Springs Country Club, 1600 N.W. Circle Drive, Blue Springs, phone 816-229-1194; pro shop: 816-229-8103. The website is www.bluespringsgscc.com. This is a public, 18-hole, par 72, 6590yard championship course. It was purchased in 2011 by Blue Springs resident Ralph Hembree and his company, Summit Investment Group. There is a renovated pro shop and bunker complexes. Annual memberships are available. Contact the course for information green fees. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the golf carts are being sanitized after each use. Hours of operation and other procedures have not been changed.

• Drumm Farm Golf & Fitness Club 15400 E. 34th St., Independence Phone: 816-350-9900 Website: www.drummfarmgolfclub.com Drumm Farm Golf Club was built on approximately 280 acres on the Andrew Drumm Farm. The semi-private 7,121yard, par-72 championship course is designed around creeks and rolling fairways. The course features zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. There also is a 1,674-yard, par-30, nine-hole executive course, a practice range and practice greens. Annual golf memberships, leagues and private instruction also are available (see the website for rates and dates). The club also features a 24-hour, stateof-the-art fitness center. Summer fees with carts for the championship course are $40 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $32 3 p.m.-close Monday-ThursContinued on page 10

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OUTDOOR FUN procedures have been made: The driving range and golf course are closing at 7 p.m., all golf carts are washed after each use, day; $50 from open to 2:59 p.m. and $44 3 only one person is allowed to use each cart pm.-close Friday-Sunday. Nine-hole rates unless there is a family group, all drinks with carts for the championship course sold are bottled rather than fountain. are $27.50 Monday-Friday only. Walking • Lakewood Oaks Golf Club rates are cheaper. Fees for the nine-hole 651 N.E. St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s executive course are $24 with a cart and Summit $12 walking. Other executive rates are Phone: 816-373-2505 available on the website. Website: www.logc.org Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only Details: This private club features an two players are allowed per cart and tee 18-hole, par-71, 6,300-yard championship times begin at 7:30 a.m. The fitness cencourse with zoysia fairways. ter’s hours have been curtailed to 7 a.m. to Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each 8 p.m. golfer must have his/her individual cart • Family Golf Park unless there is a family group and the carts 1501 N.E. U.S. 40, Blue Springs are sanitized after each use. The course is Phone: 816-228-1550 open at 7 a.m. and the last tee time is at 6 Website: www.familygolfpark.com p.m. The restaurant also provides take-out Located a mile east of I-470/Missouri food only. 291, Family Golf Park features a large • Shamrock Hills Golf Club driving range and two 18-hole miniature 3161 S. Missouri 291, Lee’s Summit golf courses. The driving range features Phone: 816-537-6556 measured target greens, a putting green, Website: www.shamrockhills.com sand traps and chipping, a grass tee area Details: The 18-hole course, which is and heated sheltered tees. Lessons are par-71 and measures 6,363 yards, was available. The facility can also host birthbuilt in 1960 by architect Jim Weaver. day parties and corporate outings. Leagues, tournaments and annual memHours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. bers are available. Due to COVID-19 this facility remained • Stone Canyon Golf Club closed through early June. Call to deter22415 E. 39th St. mine when the facility will reopen. Phone: 816-228-3333 • Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Website: www.stonecanyongolfclub.com Longview Lake Details: The only Greg Norman Signa11100 View High Drive, Kansas City ture Design course in the Midwest, Stone Phone: 816-761-9445 Canyon Golf Club is a public facility. It’s Website: http://www.makeyourdayhere. a part of a development project on the com/173/Fred-Arbanas-Golf-Course edge of eastern Independence and western The course, owned by Jackson County, Blue Springs, and bills itself as a model features an 18-hole championship course for landfill reclamation. It also features a and a nine-hole all-par-3 course near driving range and professional instruction. Annual passes also are available. Longview Lake, with a driving range and chipping and putting green practice facil- See website for membership fee rates and ities. The 6,906-yard 18-hole course has greens fees. zoysia fairways and collars, and bentgrass Hours are between 7:30 a.m. and greens. Leagues, tournaments and a junior approximately 6:30 p.m. Due to the golf program are available. Annual mem- COVID-19 pandemic, only two players can ride together in a cart and Tee times berships also are available. are kept approximately 15 minutes apart. Summer greens fees include $42 for 18 There is a bar which does provide service, holes with a cart on weekdays, $53 for 18 but the number of persons in the bar area holes and a cart Friday-Sunday and holiat one time is limited. Further, carts are days. Discounts are available. Other rates both washed and sanitized after each use. are listed on the website. • WinterStone Golf Course As a result of the COVID-19 pandem17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence ic, several changes to the schedule and

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Phone: 816-257-5755 Website: www.winterstonegolf.com WinterStone promotes itself as “the only golf course in America that sits above an active mine.” Designer Craig Schreiner has created a par-72, 6,752-yard championship public 18-hole course that takes advantage of the hilly, wooded terrain, with many uphill and downhill holes that demand strategic shot-making. Annual passes are available (see website for rates). The Pavilion, a sheltered, but open-air 19th hole, is available for parties, group events and wedding receptions (call Mike Strother for non-golf events). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. and the last tee time is at 4:30 p.m., to ensure that the carts are all available to be cleaned and sanitized at the end of play. Carts are available for two players, but any player who wants to ride separately is allowed to do that. Players are separated from staff at the counter by plexiglass to maintain social distancing. Food and drinks are available but are prepackaged for safety. SWIMMING • Adventure Oasis Water Park 2100 S. Hub Drive, Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/advenoasis Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed during 2020. • Henley Aquatic Center 18200 E. Missouri 78, Independence (at James Bridger Middle School) Phone: 816-521-5377 Website: http://sites.isdschools.org/ henley Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed until further notice. The Henley Aquatic Center, run by the Independence School District, offers swimming lessons, water aerobics, open swimming, lap swimming, water polo and birthday parties. It also is home to the Independence high school swimming and diving teams; and a USA Swimming club, Tsunami. The pool closed in June for major repairs and renovations and is expected to reopen in August. Family summer open swim hours are noon-9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday

and Sunday; and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Exercise lap swimming is 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $3 per person for family open and exercise lap swimming. Annual single and family passes, and other membership packages are available, too. • Lee’s Summit Aquatic Center 3498 S.W. Windemere Drive, Lee’s Summit (on the campus of Summit Lakes Middle School) Phone: 816-986-1465 Website: http://Aq.lsr7.org The center, run by the Lee’s Summit School District, offers swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, conditioning programs, a winter swim league and the Gators swim team. Regular hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Because of low attendance, the Aquatic Center has the right to close early. The center also is host to the Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit North and Lee’s Summit West high school teams. In addition, it hosts several USA Swimming events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed until July 1. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS • Independence Parks and Recreation Department Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec Details: Independence Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816-325-7843 for more information. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all classes and activities are closed until further notice. • Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks Normally, Lee’s Summit Parks and Rec offers many adult and youth classes and leagues in several sports and activities in various facilities around the city. However, Continued on page 10

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due to the COVID-10 pandemic, Summit Waves will not open until June 27. The Legacy Blast fireworks show on July 2 has been canceled. Trails and sports courts (pickleball, tennis and volleyball, are now open. For a full schedule of leagues, classes and events, visit the website or call 816969-1500 for more information. • Jackson County Parks + Rec Website: makeyourdayhere.com Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a number of modifications to

the schedules and procedures at Jackson County Parks: Jackson County beaches and the Rowdy Ribbiters’ Water Park will be closed throughout 2020. Online reservations for boat rentals are required. Visitors must wear masks when interacting with park staff. Some programs, such as the Summer Camps, are open and available. Check the website for specific hours and costs.

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Places to walk, bike and enjoy nature Eastern Jackson County abounds in places for outdoor activities. Check with the areas and facilities before you go. Many activities have been postponed or canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. LITTLE BLUE TRACE TRAIL Map website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Little-BlueTrace-Trail-31 This 17-mile rock surface hiking, biking and running trail, maintained by Jackson County Parks + Rec, runs along the Little Blue River from just north of Blue Mills Road in northeastern Independence to a spot just south of where Lee’s Summit Road crosses the Little Blue River. The trail has several access points and parking areas, including Blue Mills Road, the Ripley Junction shelter (near U.S. 24), the Bundschu Road shelter, the Missouri 78 shelter (just

west of the Missouri 7 intersection), Necessary Road at R.D. Mize Road, Little Blue Parkway in the Hartman Heritage Center and at Lee’s Summit Road. There are four shelters, 30 picnic tables and a softball field along the trail system. GEORGE OWENS NATURE PARK Address: 1601 S. Speck Road, Independence, 816-325-7115 Website: http://georgeowensnaturepark. org/ Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday from May 1 to Sept. 30. Park is closed on Mondays. The 86-acre park is open year round and has two fishing lakes (with an ADA accessible dock), 3 miles of hiking trails (one

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RECREATION FLEMING PARK – LAKE JACOMO AND BLUE SPRINGS LAKE Continued from page 11 East of Interstate 470 on Woods Chapel paved), wildlife, the DeWitt Nature Center, Road, 816-503-4800 a family picnic area, pavilion, four large Lake Jacomo Marina: 816-795-8888 aquariums, a butterfly garden, rain garBlue Springs Lake Marina: 816-795-1112 dens, bio swales and an overnight campWebsite: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ ing area for organized groups. Overnight Facilities/Facility/Details/Fleming-Park-9 camping facilities must be reserved in The largest park in Jackson County enadvance. Air-conditioned facility available compasses 7,809 acres and features a pair for rent. The lakes often host kids fishing of large lakes, Lake Jacomo, covering 970 derbies, and the park hosts its annual acres, and Blue Springs Lake, covering 720 Enchanted Forest, a non-scary Halloween acres. It features two full-service marinas, tradition, in mid to late October. The park campgrounds, fishing docks (including has a tornado storm shelter that is open docks for individuals with disabilities), a to the public during tornado watches, fishing pond, trails and several picnic shelwarnings and severe storm warnings. The ters. Water sports such as jet skiing, water park also seeks volunteers. Because of the skiing, boating and tubing are available COVID-19 pandemic, buildings, restrooms at Blue Springs Lake. Blue Springs Lake and the park gate (parking available across Marina is at 1700 N.E. Bowlin Road. Dock the street) are closed until further nofishing available after Labor Day. tice, but hiking/walking trails and fishing The beach, open Memorial Day weekponds remain open with social distancing end through Labor Day weekend (weather guidelines. permitting), is at 1500 N.E. Bowlin Road. The Lake Jacomo Marina is at 7401 W. Park BURR OAK WOODS CONSERVATION Road. Lake Jacomo has a limited-horseAREA AND NATURE CENTER power regulation, which keeps the lake 1401 N.W. Park Road, Blue Springs, 816- calm for sailboats and paddleboats. Dock 228-3766 fishing closes at 8 p.m. Boat rentals are Website: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/dis- available on both lakes April 15 through cover-nature/places/burr-oak-woods-ca Oct. 15, and boat slips are available for The trails are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. rent. (hours are subject to change during managed hunts). The nature center is open 8 JAMES A. REED a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday MEMORIAL WILDLIFE AREA and closed Sunday, Monday and all state Address: 12405 S.E. Ranson Road (Route holidays. RA), Lee’s Summit, 816-622-0900 The 1,071-acre Missouri Department of Website: http://nature.mdc.mo.gov/disConservation area features several miles of cover-nature/places/reed-james-mem-wa hiking trails (including a disabled access Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Missouri trail), a 168-seat auditorium, a live-animal Department of Conservation Regional Ofdisplay, bird-viewing area, a 3,000-galfice hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round lon aquarium containing native fish and except weekends and state holidays. reptiles, and a pair of picnic areas. The area The 3,084-acre wildlife area is on land and Nature Center host classes and special donated in 1952 by Nell Reed in honor of events for all ages year round (call or see her husband, Sen. James A. Reed. The area website for times, dates and registration de- contains 12 lakes from 1 to 42 acres, 11 of tails). The area also features a wide variety which can be used for fishing, including of wildlife, fields, ponds, glades, creeks and several areas for the disabled. Honker Pond limestone outcroppings. is for kids fishing only. Most lakes contain largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie,

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bluegill, green sunfish, redear sunfish and bullheads. Some lakes have been stocked with striped bass, and Coot and Plover Lakes are stocked with trout for winter fishing from November to March. The area also includes two fishing docks, several small ponds, numerous fishing jetties, a boat rental facility, an archery range, 15 miles of multipurpose trails for hiking and horseback, one pavilion and picnic area. Deer hunting permitted only during managed hunts. Hunting for doves, rabbits and squirrels is allowed according to state regulations. Trapping is allowed with a special-use permit. It is also a popular bird-watching area. Camping is not allowed except for youth groups with special permits. LAKE CITY RANGE AND TRAINING CENTER Address: 28505 E. Truman Road, 816249-3194 Website: mdc.mo.gov/regions/kansas-city/lake-city-shooting-range Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, early May through mid-September, and noon to 4:30 p.m. mid-September through the end of April. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and all state and federal holidays. Located on the north side of Landahl Park near the Missouri 7-Route FF intersection, the Missouri Department of Conservation 60-acre facility has a 20-position rifle range (two disabled accessible), a 10-position pistol range (two disabled accessible), three trap fields and two skeet fields and a 12-position archery range from 10 to 60 yards (crossbows allowed), all available for $4 per person per hour (with the first hour paid in advance, remainder at checkout). A training/meeting room that seats 75 also is available to rent at $20 per hour per permit. The Conservation Department also offers several classes in firearms, archery and hunter education. Deer sight-in hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from mid-October through mid-November (call for dates). LANDAHL PARK

2 miles east of Missouri 7 on Truman Road and on Argo Road, 816-503-4800 Website: http://makeyourdayhere.com/ Facilities/Facility/Details/Landahl-Park-11 This 1,397-acre park has 21 miles of trails for mountain biking, equestrian and hiking. The park also includes cross country skiing in the winter, a softball field, primitive group camping, picnic shelter and 40 picnic tables. Also located on the grounds is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range (see separate listing). LONGVIEW LAKE Address: 9898 Longview Road, Kansas City (marina) and 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City (beach) Phone: 816-966-0131 (marina); 816-7670727 (beach) Website: http://makeyourdayhere. com/157/Longview-Lake The lake, run by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, is 930 acres used for water entertainment and fishing and features 14 picnic shelters. Boats are allowed on the lake but boat and motor permits are required. The full-service marina features boat rental, convenience store, marine supplies, gasoline pumps, tackle, bait and overnight, two boat ramps, fenced boat storage and annual slip rental. The marina is open at 8 a.m. daily (9 a.m., May 16-31) and closes at various times throughout the year (see website for dates and times). Fishing includes bluegill, carp, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass and walleye. Longview Lake Park also includes campgrounds, the Longview Lake Horse Park, the Frank White Jr. Softball Complex and the Fred Arbanas Golf Course. Windsurfing is permitted (see website for regulations) but stand-up paddle boards are not allowed. The 1-acre beach (see website for hours) is usually open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children ages 4-15 and children 3 and younger are free (annual passes are also available).

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Community centers offer a wide range of activities, services THE PALMER CENTER Operates under: City of Independence Parks and Recreation Address: 218A N. Pleasant St., Independence Phone: 816-325-6200 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/Palmer Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Vimeo, and Flickr More info: The Palmer Center focuses on the fitness and lifestyle of those aged 60 and older. Facility amenities include a gymnasium, dining hall, fitness equipment, computer lab, library, and a low-vision center. Normal activities include trips, classes, demonstrations, dances, games, and art. Fitness memberships and event space rental are also available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palmer Center has been closed and will remain closed until July 1. At that time, it will reopen, with limited capacity and social distancing requirements. The Palmer Center congregate lunches remain closed. Meals will be provided only by home delivery until the next phase of re-opening. For updated information, visit the website or call the number listed above. FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: NorthWest Communities Development Corporation Address: 217 S. Cedar Ave., Independence, MO 64052 Phone: 816-254-8334 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Website: www.nwcdc-mo.org Social media: Facebook More info: While Fairmount Community Center focuses mainly on seniors.

Normally all ages are welcome to participate in meals and activities such as bunco, bingo, line dancing, music, and classes. An exercise room is available by membership. Through a grant from COMBAT, summer programs for kids, and free lunches for ages 1 to 18 during the month of July ($2 for parents) have been available. The Local Investment Commission (LINC) has an office in this location, and the facility is home to Tabitha’s Closet, which provides clothes for school children as referred by the Independence and Fort Osage School Districts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairmount Community Center has been closed until further notice. Senior congregate lunches are canceled, but delivered meals continue. For updated information, visit the website or call the number listed above. ROGER T. SERMON COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Independence Parks and Recreation Address: 201 N. Dodgion Ave., corner of Truman and Noland Roads in Independence Phone: 816-325-7370 Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays. Check the daily schedule for gym availability. Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ parksandrec/Sermon Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Vimeo, and Flickr More info: The facility hosts numerous events throughout the year and includes a theater, large and small event spaces, gymnasium, weight room, and exercise equipment. Independence residents receive a discount on the membership required for Continued on page 14

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Several animal shelters serve the area The area has several animal shelters. WAYSIDE WAIFS Wayside Waifs, a non-profit organization, operates a no-kill shelter at 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City. Adoptions are currently by appointment only during the pandemic. For more information or to volunteer, call 816-761-8151. INDEPENDENCE The city of Independence runs the Regional Animal Shelter at 21001 E. Missouri 78.

The previous operator, Great Plains SPCA, had run it as a no-kill shelter since it opened in 2013, with a live-release rate of about 96 percent, it reported, and city officials have pledged to continue the nokill philosophy. The shelter has offered pet adoptions, lost pet reunions, affordable veterinary care, community betterment projects and a variety of programs and events for the public, though many public programs have been limited recently by the pandemic. Adoptions are by appointment only. Call

through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Continued from page 13 More info: The facility includes a gym, pool, racquetball court, track, cycling, and usage of the fitness area. fitness rooms. Child care for ages 6 months Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the to 10 years is available during portions Sermon Center has been closed, but will of the hours of operation. Membership reopen on July 1 with limited capacity in discounts are available for Lee’s Summit each area of the building and required residents. Monthly and single visit rates are social distancing. available as well. For updated information, visit the webDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the site or call the number listed above. Lovell Center was closed for several weeks. J. THOMAS LOVELL JR. COMMUNITY As of June 18, the Center reopened to Community Center members and with CENTER AT LEGACY PARK several specific scheduling and other reOperates under: City of Lee’s Summit quirements. For updated information, visit Address: 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee’s the website or call the number listed above. Summit Phone: 816-969-1550 HARRIS PARK Website: www.cityofls.net/Parks/FaciliCOMMUNITY CENTER ties/Legacy-Park-Community-Center Operates under: City of Lee’s Summit Social media: Facebook, Twitter, You Address: 110 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Tube, and Instagram Summit Contact: Jodi Bell, manager Phone: 816-969-1540 Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday

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the shelter at 816-325-7207. The shelter accepts donations (tax deductible) through the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, as well as a variety of material donations. LEE’S SUMMIT The Animal Control Division, 1991 S.E. Hamblen Road, is part of the Lee’s Summit Police Department and enforces animal-control ordinances to ensure humane treatment of animals and protect public health, providing temporary

Website: http://cityofls.net/Parks/Facilities/Harris-Park-Community-Center Contact: Ryan Gibson, manager More info: Gymnasium hours and facility rentals vary in availability. Calling ahead is recommended. Lee’s Summit residents receive discounted rates. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community center is closed with the exception of the Camp Summit program and previously scheduled rentals and pickleball programs. For updated information, visit the website or call the number listed above. GAMBER COMMUNITY CENTER Operates under: City of Lee’s Summit Address: 4 S.E. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit Phone: 816-969-1580 Website: www.cityofls.net/Parks/Facilities/Gamber-Community-Center Social media: Facebook Contact: Pat Shepard, manager Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through

shelter to more than 4,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, orphaned and injured animals annually. Animal control makes reuniting lost pets with owners its top priority. It does not consider itself a “no-kill” organization but tries to place every adoptable animal in a new home. It last reported a live-release rate of adoptable animals of 98 percent. Animal control is operating by appointment only during the pandemic. Call the shelter at 816-969-1640.

Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday More info: This facility offers fitness equipment as well as outdoor enjoyment spaces. Aerobics classes and personal trainers are also available. They also offer rental space that can accommodate from 20 to 200 people. Lee’s Summit residents receive membership discounts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gamber Center has made modifications to its facility to facilitate social distancing. These modifications include a reduced capacity for persons inside the facility and a reduced number of persons allowed in each fitness class. There will be enhanced cleaning protocols and persons visiting the center are asked to wash hands and use hand sanitizer. Shortened hours for the center will allow for enhanced cleaning. For updated information, visit the website or call the number listed above.

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Eastern Jackson County has an abundance of places to learn more about history INDEPENDENCE • The Harry S Truman Library and museum is closed for a $25 million renovation and expansion. It is expected to open in the fall of 2020. For updated information, visit https:// www.trumanlibrary.gov/ • The Truman Home, 219 N. Delaware St., Independence. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed. The National Park Service will announce the reopening date and schedule. For updated information, visit https:// www.nps.gov/hstr/planyourvisit/basicinfo. htm • Truman Courthouse on the Square, 112 W. Lexington Ave., Independence. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this courthouse is not open for public tours. The Jackson County Historical Society plans to announce plans for a resumption of public tours on or about Aug. 1, 2020. The Truman Courthouse was built originally in 1838 and is where Harry S Truman served as a Jackson County judge. Statutes of Truman and Andrew Jackson, the county’s namesake, are on the east and west sides of the courthouse grounds. The building includes county offices and the Jackson County Museum of Art, which features works by George Caleb Bingham. Truman’s office and courtroom appear as they were in the early 1930s. For updated information, visit https:// www.jchs.org/truman-courthouse. • 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum, 217 N. Main St., Independence. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jail and Marshal’s Home is closed. The Jackson County Historical Society plans to reopen this facility on or about July 1, 2020. At that time, a new schedule will be announced. The community built the jail and marshal’s home in 1859. The buildings were nearly destroyed in 1958 until the newly formed Jackson County Historical Society

raised funds and saved the historic site. The jail once held notorious outlaw Frank James and Civil War guerrilla leader William Quantrill. Historically, the museum has been open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday between April 1 and Oct. 31, with the exception of Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day. Historically the Christmas season has extended from the day after Thanksgiving through Dec. 30, with the exception of Dec. 23 - 25. For updated information, visit jchs. org/1859-old-jail or call l816-252-1892. • National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this museum is now closed. To see most recent updates on when the museum may reopen, visit ihttps://www.ci.independence. mo.us/COVID19/Closings or call the museum. The museum tells the story of the trails chiefly the Santa Fe, California and Oregon - on which people headed west during the expansion of the country. Historically, hours have been: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission has been: $6 for adults; $5 for ages 62 and older; $3 for youth ages 6 - 17; free for children ages 5 and younger. For updated information, visit www. ci.independence.mo.us/nftm or call 816325-7575. • The Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty, Independence. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mansion is currently closed. The Vaile Mansion was built by Colonel and Mrs. Harvey Vaile in 1881. It was described as “...the most princely house and the most comfortable home in the entire west.” The mansion includes nine marble fireplaces, spectacular painted ceilings and a 48,000 gallon wine cellar. It is one of the The Truman Home in Independence, operated by the National Park Service, draws best examples of Second Empire style architecture in the U.S. For updated informa- tens of thousands of visitors annually, though it like many other attractions has been Continued on page 16 closed since early spring because of the coronovirus pandemic.

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tion, visit https://www.vailemansion.org/ or call 816) 325-7430. • 1879 Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 12:30-4:15 p.m. Sunday. The depot is open April 1 through Oct. 31. The depot is decorated with Victorian items the Friday after Thanksgiving and weekends until Christmas Eve. The railroad depot, adjacent to the National Frontier Trails Museum, was built in 1879. The building is furnished with circa 1879 designs and contains Chicago & Alton railroad artifacts and collectibles. Admission: Tours are free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.chicagoaltondepot1879.org or call 816-325-7955. • The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion, 313 W. Pacific, Independence. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mansion is currently closed. The mansion was home to George Caleb Bingham, 19th century American artist and Missouri politician, and to the Waggoner family who established a successful mill in Independence during the 1860s where they produced the “Queen of the Pantry” flour. For updated information, visit https:// www.bwestate.net/ or call 816-461-3491. • 1827 Log Courthouse, 107 W. Kansas Ave., Independence. Drop-in tours during the following hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday April through October or after 2 p.m. by appointment. Once a Mormon store, this two-room courthouse was instrumental in decisions in early Jackson County on slave issues, land disputes, and westward expansion. In the 1930s, Harry Truman held court there while the courthouse on the Independence Square was being renovated. Admission is free. For more information, call 816-3257111. • Community of Christ Auditorium & Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic these facilities are closed pending further notice. Tours and events for visitors have normally been scheduled as follows: Tours of the Temple and Auditorium have been open for visitors from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and, between June 1 and July 31, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Organ performances have normally been scheduled inside the Temple at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between June 1 and July 31 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays from Aug. 1 through May 31. The Temple has been open at 1 p.m. daily for Prayers for Peace. The Children’s Peace Pavilion, located inside the Auditorium (west entrance) has been open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays between June 1 and July 31. Reservations for groups have, historically, been allowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For updated information call 816-8331000 or visit the website at cofchrist.org. • LDS Visitors’ Center, 937 W. Walnut St., Independence. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this facility is closed. The normal hours for the facility are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from May 1 to Sept. 30 and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 1 to March 30. On Sundays, the center is open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. For updated information, call 816-8363466 or visit https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/subsection/historic-sites/ missouri/independence-visitors-center?lang=eng • Truman Depot, 1111 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. The depot serves as an Amtrak stop. It was the final stop on Truman’s historic 1948 Whistlestop Campaign and where he was welcomed home by thousands of people after leaving the presidency in 1953. • Leila’s Hair Museum, 1333 S. Noland Road, Independence. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The one-of-a-kind museum pays tribute to the Victorian-era art of hair jewelry and wreaths with more than 750 hair wreaths and more than 2,000 pieces of jewelry made of hair. For more information, call 816-833-2955 or visit www.leilashairmuseum.net.

vember through February). This circa 1820-1860 living history village and museum includes 25 original structures. Interpreters in period clothing portray life as it was in western Missouri during the mid-1800s. Frequent special events are held. Admission: $7 for adults; $4 for ages 62 and older and ages five to 13. For more information, call 816-229-8980, visit www. makeyourdayhere.com/213/Missouri-Town-1855 or email missouritown@ jacksongov.org. • Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery, 806 S.E. Third St., Lee’s Summit. The cemetery, in existence since 1867, sits on 20 acres and contains approximately 20,000 grave spaces. The cemetery is the final resting place of early Lee’s Summit citizens, notably Thomas Coleman Younger, better known as Civil War guerrilla Cole Younger. He’s buried in lot No. 12 with his brothers Jim and Bob. For more information, visit cityofls.net or call 816-969-1590.

Springs Historical Society. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this museum is closed. It is a seven-room home built in 1906, and it is normally open for tours, from March through December. Hours are: Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and closed on most holidays. Tours are free for members, $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and military, $1 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 years of age and younger. For updated information, contact http:// www.bluespringshistory.org/ • The Chicago & Alton Hotel, built in 1878, is the oldest building in the city, according to the Blue Springs Historical Society. This building is in need of renovation and is currently unavailable for tours. • The Chicago & Alton Depot, in Central Park at Walnut and Smith streets, has been renovated and was opened to the public in 2018. It is under the auspices of the Blue Springs Historical Society. SIBLEY Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this • Fort Osage National Historic Site, depot is closed. 107 Osage St., Sibley. Hours: open yearThe depot is open from April 1 to Oct. round from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 31. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays through Sunday but it is expected that the and Saturdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Fort will also be open on Tuesdays beginSundays. ning in June or July. For updated information, contact http:// As of May, 2020, a mask and social www.bluespringshistory.org/ distancing are required for entry to the Fort. Visitors are expected to wear masks RAYTOWN when near other visitors or staff, but all the • The Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th amenities are open and available. St., Raytown. The oldest standing frame Built in 1808, under the direction of house in Jackson County. Archibald Rice William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and and his family settled the site in 1836. It Clark expedition, the fort served a dual was a waypoint on the trails west, which in role. It was both a military garrison and this area generally ran together until they trade center. It has been reconstructed reached Gardner Junction. More informato portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. tion: 816-358-7423 and rice-tremonti.com. Authentically attirred interpreters provide living history insights into the daily life of GRANDVIEW both the military and civilian populations. • The Truman Farm Home, 12301 Blue Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for chilRidge Blvd., Grandview. dren ages 5 to 13; $4 for ages 62 and older. This home is now closed due to Tickets can be purchased at the education COVID-19. The National Park Service will center. announce reopening plans. For updated For more information, call 816-229-8980 information, visit https://www.nps.gov/ LEE’S SUMMIT or 816-650-3278, or visit www.makeyourhstr/learn/historyculture/truman-farm• Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park dayhere.com/205/Fort-Osage, or email home-photo-tour.htm Road, Lee’s Summit (in Fleming Park) fortosage@jacksongov.org. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through BLUE SPRINGS Sunday (March-mid-November); 9 a.m. to • The Dillingham-Lewis Museum, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (mid-No15th and Main streets, houses the Blue

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Independence arena hosts dozens of events Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence – is the home of three professional sports franchises: the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL, the Major Arena Soccer League’s Kansas City Comets indoor soccer team and the Kansas City Force, which is part of the women’s 7-on-7 Extreme Football League. The Mavericks and the Comets were a part of the unveiling of the arena, which was opened in 2009. The Mavericks have been a part of the ECHL the past six seasons. They are affiliated with the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Stockton Heat, and go into the 2020 season with a new head coach, Tad O’Had. The Comets won the last Major Indoor

Soccer League championship and have been a part of the Major Arena Soccer League the past four years. The Mavericks leadership team includes President and General Manager Brent Thiessen, who has been with the team since day one, and owner Lamar Hunt Jr., who bought the team in 2015. The Comets ownership looks to be stronger this year with Brian Budzinski representing the new ownership group. Budzinski has a longtime soccer presence in the metro area. The Kansas City Force – the newest member of the all-women Extreme Football League – will play two games in 2020, one home and one away, according to the revised schedule posted on the league’s website.

The Force was scheduled to make its debut 7 p.m. June 27 against the Los Angeles Black Storm at Cable-Dahmer Arena. Their last game will be Aug. 15 at the Seattle Thunder. For single-game ticket information on the Comets, Mavericks and Force, call go to Ticketmaster.com as the Ticketmaster phone number, 1-800-745-3000, is no longer available at the time of this guide’s publication. Fans can also visit the Cable Dahmer Arena Box Office Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday game days 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mavericks season ticket options Season tickets for the 2020-21 season are on sale. The home opener is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 17.

Full season plans range from $420$1,145 for 35 games and include the most benefits such as greatest savings and early entry into games. Partial season plans range from $108$720. Choose from 9- or 18-game plans. All season ticket plans include ticket pricing and fees discounts, same seats for every game, and discounts at the Team Store. Selling of season tickets on Cable Dahmer Arena grounds is prohibited. Comets season ticket options Season tickets range from $195 to $565. “Fast Pass” – front of the autograph session line – is exclusive to season ticket holders only. Season tickets get VIP parking and a first opportunity to buy playoff tickets.

Community Services League aids many The Community Services League has several locations throughout Eastern Jackson County, including the main headquarters just off the Independence Square and the Farview food pantry location in the former Fort Osage early childhood education building in northeast Independence. In addition to running such traditional services as food shelves and Christmas gift

drives, the group focuses on programs such as work readiness and financial counseling to help families work toward self-sufficiency. BlendWell Cafe, a combination coffee shop and community center on U.S. 24 in northwest Independence is run by CSL and provides access to various CSL services. Locations:

• 404 N. Noland Road, just north of • BlendWell Cafe, 10725 E. U.S. 24, Truman Road (main headquarters), IndeIndependence. pendence. • 14500 East 39th St. S., inside Christ • 16995 E. Dover Lane (Hawthorne Place United Methodist Church, Independence. Apartments), Independence. • 200 SW 10th St., Blue Springs. • 18109 E 12th St N., at the corner of U.S. • 1001 S. Sibley St., Buckner. 24 at Viking Drive (food pantry; location • 207 W. Walnut St., inside the First Bapin partnership with Mid-Continent Public tist Church, Grain Valley. Library), Independence. • 1408 SE Austin St., Oak Grove.

Chambers of commerce, other groups aid business Local business organizations promote development in the community: • Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman Rd. Phone: 816-252-4745 President: Tom Lesnak

• Independence Economic Development Council 201 N. Forest Ave. Phone: 816-252-5777 President: J.D. Kehrman • Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce

220 SE Main St. Phone 816-524-2424 President: Matt Baird • Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 1000 W. Main St. Phone: 816-229-8558

President: Lara Vermillion • Grain Valley Partnership 1450 SW Eagles Parkway Phone: 816-443-5162 Executive Director: Tasha Lindsey

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Truman Library expansion continues The Truman Library & Museum, 500 W. U.S. 24, closed late last summer for a longplanned renovation and expansion. The $30 million project, the first major renovation in more than 20 years and the largest in the building’s history, has continued amid the pandemic, and the revamped library is scheduled to open this fall. With the renovation, the main entrance will now be on the expanded east side of the building, moved from the south side facing U.S. 24. The permanent exhibits, which had been split on two levels, will now be meshed together to give a more chronological flow. The lower level, which had included the permanent display of Truman’s life and times, will now be fully dedicated for temporary and special exhibits. Because of the pandemic, several Truman-related events normally held outside the library have been canceled or postponed. The White House Decision Center education program had been conducted in Independence’s Truman Memorial Building before the pandemic. As part of the 75th anniversary this year of Truman becoming president, the Truman Library Institute (the library’s non-profit fundraising arm) has hosted or co-hosted several webinars that remain on its website: www. trumanlibraryinstitute.org.

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Lee’s Summit Police Department 10 NE Tudor Road 816-969-1700 www.cityofls.net/police-department Lee’s Summit’s law enforcement agency consists of 209 members, including 142 sworn officers. The department is responsible for an area of 70 square miles. The department is led by Chief Travis Forbes, with John Boenker as deputy chief. Each of the department’s three divisions – operations, investigations, administration – is led by a major. Sugar Creek Police Department 1001 Heroes Way 816-252-7058 sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/police The Sugar Creek Police Department consists of 38 people, including 16 fulltime officers and 10 reserve officers, and is responsible for more than 11 square miles. The department is led by Chief Chris Soule, who has held the position since 2015. Jackson County Sheriff 4001 NE Lakewood Court 816-541-8017 www.jacksoncountysheriff.org The county sheriff ’s office serves all of Jackson County, a 616-square-mile area with 18 cities, but it mostly focuses on the county’s unincorporated areas. The sheriff

also has administration of the county jail. The agency consists of more than 100 sworn personnel. The Sheriff ’s Office is led by Sheriff Darryl Forte, who was appointed in 2018 and then elected in 2019 to complete the term of predecessor Mike Sharp. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A 504 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-622-0800 www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/TroopHeadquarters/ TroopA/index.html The Highway Patrol is organized in a series of nine troops. Troop A serves 13 counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Platte, Ray and Saline. Troop A is led by Captain Scott Shipers. The Highway Patrol’s top ranking officer is the superintendent, Colonel Eric Olson. FIRE DEPARTMENTS Independence Fire Department 950 N. Spring St. 816-325-7123 www.ci.independence.mo.us/fire The department consists of 177 members operating through 10 locations around Independence, including the headquarters on Spring Street near the Truman Library, and covers a service area of 78 square miles. The fire department, led by Chief Doug Short, is the fourth-largest in the state and has divisions in administration, operations, emergency medical services, fire prevention and public education, services, training and emergency preparedness. Fort Osage Fire Protection District 400 E. Monroe St. Buckner 816-650-5811 www.fortosagefire.org/ The district manages a 110-square mile service area centers around northeast Jackson County with a 30-person staff. The district has three facilities – the main office in Buckner, Blue Mills and Koger roads and the Salem East subdivision in northeast Independence. The service area includes the cities and villages of Buckner,

Levasy, Sibley and River Bend and parts of unincorporated Jackson County. The department is led by Chief John Yocum, with assistant chiefs Keith Vollrath, Dan Melton and Greg Daugherty. A three-person civilian board governs the department. Sugar Creek Fire Department 1001 Heroes Way 816-252-7058 http://www.sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/fire/ The Sugar Creek Fire Department consists of six full-time firefighters and 20 reserve officers and is responsible for nine square miles. The department is led by Nathan Richardson, who became chief in 2019, succeeding current City Manager Pat Casey. Intercity Fire Protection District 1702 Blue Ridge Blvd. 816-461-9090

inter-city-fps.org/ The area from Ninth to 23rd Streets and bounded by Interstate 435 at the west and Blue Ridge Boulevard at the east – about one square mile – is covered by the Intercity Fire Protection District. Jeff Jewell has been the chief since 2004, and there is three-person governing board. Lee’s Summit Fire Department 207 S.E. Douglas St. 816-969-1300 cityofls.net/fire-department Lee’s Summit conducts municipal fire services out of seven stations, two of which will be replaced soon with updated facilities. Mike Snider became the fire chief in 2019 after Rick Poeschl’s retirement and Dan Manley served as interim chief. The department consists of 155 employees and covers a service area of 65 square miles, including the neighboring communities of Greenwood and Unity Village.

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Music, theater and more across community Heritage Philharmonic, P.O. Box 2276, Lee’s Summit. The Philharmonic puts on four concerts a year at venues throughout Jackson County. It also administers the Young Artist Competition, awarding scholarships and providing performance opportunities with the Philharmonic to area students. The Philharmonic includes more than 60 student, volunteer and professional musicians. Many of its 2020 events have been canceled due to the pandemic. Admission is free to all events. For more information, visit www.heritagephilharmonic.org or email info@heritagephilharmonic.org. Jacomo Chorale rehearsals are at Mission Woods Community of Christ, 2800 Duncan Road, Blue Springs. The chorale provides music for Jackson County and the surrounding area and is

open to singers of all ages. For more information, visit www.jacomochorale.org. The Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Road, Independence. The institute is holding no shows, workshops or other events until the pandemic has passed. In addition to being a museum, the Puppetry Arts Institute has a gift shop and offers puppet painting workshops, birthday parties, monthly puppet shows and summer puppet camp. The puppet shows showcase a variety of puppets and puppeteers from all across the United States. Groups desiring someone for a speaking engagement off site can request a Puppetry Arts Institute professional to give an oral history of the Hazelle Factory and/or a demonstration of one or more of the many types of marionettes, hand puppets, and/or shadow puppets in the group’s collection. On-site tours for individuals or groups

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are available for $3 at the door upon request and can be included with a rental of our facilities. Off-site performances of complete puppet shows for children or adults start at $50 up to $300 with reservations. Facility rental is $100 per hour in advance. Organ demonstration recitals, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. The 30-minute organ demonstrations on the Temple’s 5,685-pipe Casavant organ, the area’s largest pipe organ, are free. Days vary, so visit www.CofChrist.org/ dome-spire for more information, or call 816-833-1000. Englewood Station Arts District, on Winner Road from Sterling to Ralston avenues in Independence. Englewood, one of the original suburban shopping districts in the area, offers a wide variety of art in multiple galleries and businesses. The galleries are open anytime during regular business hours and house an ever-changing selection of artisan works. A rotating collection of more than four dozen local and regional artists display their works for sale from 5:30 to 9 p.m. each month during the Third Friday Art Walk. They are usually on-site for meet and greet. This family-friendly event includes street performers, music, food, fashion and more. For more information, call 816-252-5622 or visit www.englewoodstation.com. Independence Messiah Choir, Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence. The choir has been presenting Handel’s “Messiah” since 1916. Through the years, the choir performed in various venues in Independence and Kansas City, including the Community of Christ Auditorium and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Independence Messiah Choir often holds an Advent service featuring sing-alongs and solos. The event is usually in the Community of Christ Temple. Admission is free.

For more information, call 816-833-1000 or visit www.CofChrist.org/messiah. George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Arts, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence. For more than 20 years, this summer program by audition has provided instruction and performance opportunities in visual art, creative media, music and theater for area students. Classes meet daily along with field trips, guest speakers and fine arts performances for students to attend. A final production, Showcase of the Arts, is offered free for the community at then end of the program. For more information, call 816-7297097. Encore Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Due to the pandemic, the group’s production of “The Lightbearer” has been moved to the spring of 2021. Encore Theatre has been in the theatrical community since 1989, offering people 50 and older theatrical opportunities and enrichment. Open auditions are held and anyone in any age group is welcome to audition for the plays. In addition to acting, there are opportunities in set building, advertising/publicity, stage management, and a variety of other opportunities. For more information, call 816-3257370, visit www.encoretheatreindepmo.org or email encorectr@yahoo.com. City Theatre of Independence, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. It’s currently closed due to the pandemic, and the production of “The Grapes of Wrath” was canceled. City Theatre of Independence, established in 1980, produces one musical and four plays during their regular season and holds open auditions for all, plus a Playwright Festival in the summer. As a community theatre, its mission is to provide an equal opportunity for people to actively participate and learn about live theater production and theater company

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Children’s Performing Theatre, Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Due to the pandemic, the production of “Addams Family the Musical” has been rescheduled for July 2021, with auditions in May. The group provides children with the opportunity to participate in full production shows. Children ages 5-15 are allowed to audition twice a year for a performance.

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Spirit of Independence Community Concert Band, Metropolitan Community College Blue River Campus, Independence. Eastern Jackson County’s community concert band performs year-round at various locales. In addition to a series of indoor concerts, they are regular performers at the Independence July 4th celebration at the Mormon Visitor’s Center (canceled this year), the Independence Mayor’s Christmas Concert, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate Antique and Craft Fair, the Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival, and other area events. Members range from high school and college students to retirees. For more information, call 816-797-0521 or visit www.facebook.com/SpiritofIndependenceBand.

Blue Springs City Theatre, P.O. Box 1358, Blue Springs. Shows are held at the Blue Springs High School Auditorium at 2300 N.W. Ashton Drive, Blue Springs. The mission of Blue Springs City Theatre is to present live theater productions for the cultural education, entertainment and inspiration of the community and to foster and develop the artistic talents and skills of company members and other interested persons. “The Show Must Go Online!” is set for video performances Aug. 7, 8 and 9 and then available on demand Aug. 10-16. It’s described as a virtual children’s musical. No tickets are required, but it is a fundraiser with a suggested household donation of $20. Two productions for 2020 – “Stuart Little” and “The Curious Savage” – were canceled because of the pandemic, but “Miracle on 34th Street” is set for Dec. 3-6 and 11-13.

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Music/Arts Institute – Millicent A. Daugherty Community School of the Arts, 1010 S. Pearl, Independence, in the historic McCoy Elementary building. This not-for-profit community school of the arts is a resource for arts education for numerous children and adults. It offers vocal and instrumental instruction. Other opportunities include Allegro Harp Ensemble, Global Rhythm Project (drum ensemble) and The Young MAIsterSingers (children’s choir). Scholarships are offered each year and students are involved and prepare for recitals, workshops, master classes, festivals and auditions. For more information, call 816-836-1998 or visit www.musicartsinstitute.org.

The Lee’s Summit Symphony Orchestra is made up of 70 musicians under the direction of Russ Berlin, conductor and Kirt Mosier, associate conductor. It performs four concerts a year at the Pavilion at John Knox Village, 520 N.W. Murray Road. Due to the pandemic, “The Rat Pack The Sugar Creek Tamburitzans have is Back” has been rescheduled for Oct. been ambassadors of the songs and dances 10, 2020 and “An Evening of Symphonic of the Slavic cultures for decades. Through- Dance” is now scheduled for March 20, out the generations, the Slavic heritage in 2021. “Home for the Holidays” is Dec. 19. Sugar Creek was passed down through folk dance classes, Polka dances and other comSummit Theatre Group performs live munity events. In 1969, the Tamburitzans theater. began, introducing music and dance to a A socially distant, outdoor performances whole new generation. For nearly a decade, of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” the group performed across the nation and are planned for Aug. 7 and 8. A production continues to share its musical history with of “A Candle in the Dark,” which is set in an annual performance at the Sugar Creek Kansas City, is in the works. Slavic Festival, which this year has been The 2021 student summer camp is cenrescheduled for Sept. 18 and 19. Today, the tered on “Descendants, the Musical.” group continues to perform at concerts and For more information, go to summittheevents around the Kansas City area. atre.org, call 816-463-2654, send an email to ginger@summittheatre.org or drop them The Lee’s Summit Arts Council proa line at P.O. Box 1736, Lee’s Summit, MO motes, develops, strengthens and advocates 64063. for the arts in Lee’s Summit. The council collaborates with Lee’s Summit arts organizations, artists, arts educators and independent art programs to increase the public’s awareness, opportunities and participation in the arts. The counAVIATION MUSEUM cil identifies the cultural arts to include performing arts, music, visual arts, multimedia arts, literary arts, arts and crafts, folk art and historic architecture/sites. AN P The council has created a database on the city’s website to promote the creative artists and industries in Lee’s Summit. It is a free service for Lee’s Summit residents. If you would like help promoting your talent-whether it’s fine art, commission projects, music entertainment, art-based team building, design services, etc., contact the department liaison at 816-969-1032.

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SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES This organization operates Swope Health Independence and Swope Health East, both located in Eastern Jackson County. Swope Health Independence is at 112320 E. Truman Road, Independence. Swope Health East is at 17844 E. 23rd St., Independence and only provides services to clients of Comprehensive Mental Health Services. Address of main office: 3801 Blue Parkway, Kansas City Phones: 816-923-5800 (KC), 816-5995201 (Independence), 816-599-5015 (East) President/CEO: Jeron Ravin Interim chief medical officer: Jennifer Frost Website: www.swopehealth.org Social media: Facebook, Twitter @SwopeHealth and Instagram Swope Health Services provides family medicine, physical exams, blood tests, immunizations, some dental and mental health services at sites throughout the Kansas City area. Other specialties are pediatrics, family planning, women’s health and acute care. The main office in Kansas City has a full-service pharmacy and optical shop, and Women Infants and Children (WIC) department. The after-hours clinic at this site has been temporarily suspended during the pandemic. TMC FAIRMOUNT FAMILY MEDICAL CARE 606 S. Hardy Ave., Independence 816-404-5770 President and chief executive officer: Charlie Shields TMC Lakewood chief operating officer: Lynette Wheeler Website: lakewoodhospitalkc.org/services/community-family-medical-care

The facility provides acute family medical care, newborn and pediatric care, health and wellness education, chronic disease management and older adult services. TMC also brings outpatient behavioral health services to the area, backed up by its inpatient mental health services. RAYTOWN FAMILY MEDICAL CARE 9406 E. 63rd St., Raytown 816-356-1000 Operated by Truman Medical Center – Lakewood, it offers many of the same services as Fairmount, except for pre-natal care and behavioral health. JACKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 313 S. Liberty St., Independence 816-404-6415 www.jacohd.org Social Media: Facebook Director: Bridgette Shaffer The Jackson County Health Department serves Eastern Jackson County and offers a variety of services including health education and screening, disease prevention and testing, birth and death certificates and immunizations. INDEPENDENCE Website: www.ci.independence.mo.us/ The city of Independence dispersed its health department but maintains some services such as animal control, food licensing and inspections (call Community Development at 325-7109) and community and employee wellness programming and the Farmers Market. The city continues to have ambulance service oversight, as well as the Advisory Board of Public Health.

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Major hospital groups serve the area CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER 19600 E. 39th St., Independence 816-698-7000 www.centerpointmedical.com CEO: Bret Kolman Number of employees: more than 1,300 Part of the HCA Midwest Health network, Centerpoint Medical Center includes the hospital itself and medical office and outpatient service building connected to the hospital. The center features 285 beds and the only level II trauma center in Eastern Jackson County with 24/7 emergency services. Centerpoint features comprehensive services, including an accredited chest pain center and a stroke center, specializes in cancer care with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and last year opened an inpatient rehabilitation unit.

gynecological, orthopedics, knee and hip replacement, digestive disease specialists, an inpatient psychiatric unit dedicated to older adults and a large dental clinic. A 118-bed long-term care center is located in the facility, as well. The Lakewood Family Birthplace is a 19bed area opened in 2011, and more than 1,500 babies are delivered there annually. TMC Lakewood offers primary care “on-the-go” clinics on-site and in Independence, Grain Valley and Raytown, as well as walk-in clinics in the two Independence Hy-Vee stores.

CHILDREN’S MERCY EAST 20300 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence 816-478-5200 www.childrensmercy.org CEO (of system): Paul Kempinski Number of employees: 110 Part of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, the hospital has more than 15 specialty clinics and offers an imaging center and laboratory services. Urgent care is open noon-10 p.m. weekdays (telehealth noon-8:30 p.m., in-person 4-10 p.m.) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekends.

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nation. The studio also has a performing company. The Blue Springs Ballet Company performs the “Nutcracker” annually and several other performances throughout the year. For more information, call 816-2245505 or visit www.bluespringsballet.com.

For more information, call 816-8822444 or visit www.monarchconservatoryofperformingarts.com.

www.stmaryskc.com Number of employees: 575 CEO: Drew Grossman Chief nursing officer: Lorie Herrman St. Mary’s Medical Center is part of Prime Healthcare. A faith-based, 146-bed hospital, St. Mary’s services include an emergency department, chest pain, stroke and breast centers, radiation, oncology, rehabilitation center, outpatient therapy, wound care and hyperbaric medicine center and inpatient rehabilitation center.

SAINT LUKE’S MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC SAINT LUKE’S EAST 600 N.E. Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue 100 N.E. Saint Luke’s Blvd., Lee’s Summit LEE’S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER Springs www.saintlukeskc.org 2100 S.E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 816-251-6133 CEO: Bobby Olm-Shipman 816-282-5000 www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/ It is a member of the Saint Luke’s Health leessummitmedicalcenter.com saint-lukes-multispecialty-clinSystem, which consists of 10 area hospitals CEO: John McDonald ic-blue-springs TRUMAN MEDICAL and several primary and specialty care Number of employees: Nearly 500 CEO (of health system): Dr. Melinda CENTERS-LAKEWOOD practices. With a 201-bed facility. Saint The center is part of HCA Midwest Estes 7900 Lee’s Summit Road, Kansas City Luke’s East provides a range of inpatient, Health, with more than 300 physicians repAffiliated with Saint Luke’s Health Sys816-404-7000 outpatient and home care services, includ- resenting more than 40 specialties. Services tem, the 35,000-square foot clinic opened www.lakewoodhospitalkc.org ing a 24-hour emergency department, level include a level III trauma center, primary in 2017 and includes specialties such as Number of employees: more than 1,100 III trauma center, an advanced primary stroke center and a variety of outpatient cardiology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonCEO: Charlie Shields stroke center, chest pain center, maternity services such as the Sarah Cannon Cancer ology and gastroenterology, plus general Chiefs operations officer: Lynette Wheel- unit with neonatal intensive care, breast Center, urgent care, physical therapy and surgery. Services also include laboratory, er cancer with 3D mammography, compresleep medicine. imaging and 3-D mammography. TMC Lakewood, part of Truman Medi- hensive cancer care, rehabilitation care, Saint Luke’s also has a convenient care cal Centers, is a 110-bed acute care public robotic surgery and hip-and-knee replaceST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER clinic in Blue Springs at 1101 S. Missouri 7 hospital and serves Eastern Jackson Coun- ment center. 201 N.W. R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs (816-251-5800). ty. Key specialty areas include obstetrical/ 816-228-5900

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For more information, email bsctwebmaster@gmail.com or visit www. bluespringscitytheatre.com. Blue Springs Ballet, 1116 W. Main St., Blue Springs. The studio provides creative movement, pre-ballet, ballet technique, pointe, pas de deux and jazz classes. They also offer classes for young students which incorporate fairy tale ballets. The Magical Kingdom of Dance program teaches musical timing, basic ballet steps, patterns, directions in movement, listening skills and coordi-

Monarch Conservatory of Performing Arts, 1328 N. Missouri 7, Blue Springs. It’s mission is to foster a love of the arts in young people. It offers beginning, continuing and advanced training in an organized, technique based environment with the focus of empowering young artists to further their goals personally, academically and professionally.

Raytown Arts Council, 6825 Lakeshore Drive, Raytown. The Raytown Arts Council has been inspiring artists and audiences in the city of Raytown since 1995. Performance venues are the Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center at Raytown High School or the Raytown South High theater. The Council has its own Raytown Community Symphonic Orchestra that performs for its musicals and its Community Band that performs at free concerts in the metro area, such as The Tribute to

Veterans to celebrate Veterans Day. In addition to its membership and advertisers, it is funded by grants from Missouri Arts Council grants and Truman Heartland Community Foundation and from participation in the Starlight Volunteer program. For more information, call 816-3130202, email arts@raytownarts.com or visit http://raytownarts.com.

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Health organizations assist those in need CANCER ACTION 4010 S. Lynn Court, Independence 816-350-8881 www.canceractionkc.org Social media: Facebook Executive director: Karla Nichols Cancer Action offers assistance to those with cancer as well as their family and friends. Programs and services are free and include practical and direct services, educational assistance and wellness programs. Cancer Action has two office locations: Independence, Overland Park, Kansas. Cancer Action is funded by donations, grants, investment income, special events and help from the United Way. CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 9150 E. 41st Terrace, Kansas City (across Blue Ridge Cutoff from the Truman Sports Complex) 816-531-0045 www.cddkc.org Social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @cdd_kc President/CEO: Sarah Mudd In 2016, Special Neighbors merged with Center for Developmentally Disabled. It provides community living services through housing, residential care and day habilitation programs every day of the year to developmentally disabled individuals 16 years and older who live in Jackson County. Its mission is to support persons with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential. The combined agencies serve

more than 180 people in Jackson County. CDD relies on donations from the community and receives assistance from the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County.

17844 E. 23rd St., Independence (main office) 816-254-3652 (1-888-279-8188 for emergency assistance) www.thecmhs.com Social media: Facebook, Twitter @ComprehensiveMH CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION President and chief executive officer: ASSOCIATION Julie Pratt 503 E. 23rd St., Independence CMHS helps those who have difficul816-252-8388 ty managing daily situations, those with capacares.org serious mental illness, and their families. Social media: Facebook, Pinterest and CMHS offers addiction recovery, outTwitter @CAPA_KC patient and crisis services, community Executive director: Rochelle Parker support, family and youth services, mental Founded in 1975 as a crisis and inforhealth court and the Healthcare Home promation hotline staffed by members of the gram. CMHS has several other locations in Junior Service League, CAPA became Independence and Kansas City to provide a United Way agency in 1978 and is a various programs and services. Pandemic 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It has restrictions could still affect walk-in and grown from a simple hotline to a holistic on-site appointments temporarily. agency that provides treatment programs CMHS is assisted by the Missouri for victims of child abuse, parent eduDepartment of Mental Health, Jackson cation, mental health service, case manCounty COMBAT, the Jackson County Beagement and counseling services. CAPA havioral Health Fund, various community commits to preventing and treating all foundations and funds and the United Way. forms of child abuse and neglect by helping CMHS also accepts direct contributions. create changes in individuals, families and society to strengthen relationships and PLANNED PARENTHOOD promote healing. INDEPENDENCE HEALTH CENTER CAPA relies on donations and foun815 N. Noland Road, Suite 6, Independation grants and has partnerships with dence numerous businesses and nonprofits, 816-252-3800 including United Way and AmeriCorps. www.ppgreatplains.org Social media: Twitter and Instagram @ COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL ppgreatplains, Facebook HEALTH SERVICES President/CEO: Brandon Hill

Planned Parenthood offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, including cancer screenings, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, transgender care, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), menopausal symptom management and abortion. Planned Parenthood Great Plains also operates health centers in Gladstone, midtown Kansas City and Overland Park. Planned Parenthood receives funding from private donors and grants. RACHEL HOUSE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS 815 N. Noland Road, Suites 4-5, Independence 1240 N.E. Windsor Drive, Lee’s Summit 816-921-5050 www.rachelhouse.org (for clients) www.rachelhousefriends.org (volunteers and donors) Social media: Facebook: Rachel House or Friends of Rachel House, Twitter: @ RHFriends, Instagram: RachelHouseKC President/CEO: Kathy Edwards The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City merged with Rachel House in 2016 under the Rachel House name. Rachel House offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, pregnancy education classes and community referrals. It recently started fatherhood and mentoring programs. Rachel House receives funds through various community projects and private donations.

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AUDIOLOGY

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Specializing in diagnosing and treating hearing loss, digital hearing aids, including service and repairs. Cliffview Professional Building 4721 S. Cliff Ave., Suite 201 Independence, MO 64055 816-642-2626 hearingyourbest.com

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease 3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 P: 816-525-1600 F: 816-525-0173 kansascitycardiology.com Dr. Holkins graduated from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1975 and has over 40 years of experience. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology.

Associated Audiologists, Inc. Travis Hopkins Williams, Au.D. Specializing in diagnosing and treating hearing loss, digital hearing aids, including service and repairs. Cliffview Professional Building 4721 S. Cliff Ave., Suite 201 Independence, MO 64055 816-642-2626 hearingyourbest.com

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Kansas City Cardiology Michael J. Liston, MD, FACC Specializes in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease. 203 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-220-1117 F: 816-525-0173 kansascitycardiology.com Dr. Liston is a practicing cardiologist with Kansas City Cardiology and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for St. Mary’s Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Cardiovascular fellowship. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Kansas City Cardiology David R. Blick, MD, FACC Specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology 203 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-220-1117 F: 816-525-0173 kansascitycardiology.com Dr. Blick earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is an interventional cardiologist at St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Medical Centers and has organized more than 17 cardiovascular conferences to help advance the practice.

Kansas City Cardiology Stefanie Neill, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC 3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 P: 816-525-1600 F: 816-525-0173 kansascitycardiology.com

Stefanie received her Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri State University in 2008. She is a full-time Cardiology Nurse Practitioner and has been with Kansas City Cardiology since 2011.

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CARDIOLOGY Kansas City Cardiology Laura Ferguson, FNP-BC 203 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-220-1117 F: 816-228-2053 kansascitycardiology.com

Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Lukes Kansas City and her doctorate in Nurse Practioner from the University of Missouri. Laura has been working in cardiology for 20 years.

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FAMILY MEDICINE Family Medical Care Associates Vincent DeMarco, DO 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Vincent DeMarco, DO, is board certified in Family Practice with a special interest in NaPROtechnology and the Creighton Model of Fertility Care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO.

Family Medical Care Associates Eliska Webster, PA-C

Balanced Body Chiropractic Center, P.C. Britton Batchelor, D.C. Chiropractic & Acupuncture Care, Healthcare for all Ages 19101 E Valley View Pkwy - Suite J Independence, MO 64055 P: 816-254-0606 • F: 816-254-1895 www.drbritt.net facebook.com/balancedbodychiro

100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Eliska Webster, PA, joined Family Medical Care Associates in June, 2018. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both Family Practice and Internal Medicine and specializes in Dermatology. Eliska completed her Bachelors of Arts in Biology from Southwestern College, Winfield Kansas in May of 1996. In 1999, she received a Bachelor’s of Science, Physician Assistant from Wichita State University, Wichita, KS.

FAMILY MEDICINE Family Medical Care Associates Family Medical Care Associates Linda J. McCormick, DO 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Linda McCormick, DO, is board certified in Family Medicine. She graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO and has been in practice for over 30 years.

Beth Gatrost, APRN, FNP-BC 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

Beth Gatrost, FNP-BC, is a Nurse Practitioner from Independence, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Aurora University in 2013 and Master of Science in Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in 2018. Beth specializes in family medicine and sees patients of all ages

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Family Medical Care Associates Jackie TeBeest, APRN, FNP-C

Oak Grove Medical Clinic Maggie Ngar, ABFM

Family Medical Care Associates 100 NW Mock Ave, Suite 200 Blue Springs, MO 64014 P: 816-228-1000 F: 816-463-6035 familymedcareassociates.com

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

Jackie TeBeest, APRN, FNP-C Jackie TeBeest APRN, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner from Olathe, KS. She received a bachelor‘s of science in nursing from Saint Luke’s College of Nursing in 2009. She then obtained a master’s of science in nursing from University of Kansas Medical Center in 2014. She received her certification as a family nurse practitioner from the AANP in 2014, as well. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages throughout the lifespan.

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Dr. Maggie Ngar is board certified in family medicine and has a special interest in preventative care and women’s health. She earned her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Oak Grove Medical Clinic

Steve T. Gialde, DO

Samantha Castlebury, MSN, FNP-C

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

2019 Best Family Practice

302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

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Dr. Steve Gialde is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of General Practitioners and has a special interest in palliative medicine and hospice care. He’s been a physician with the Oak Grove Medical Clinic for over 35 years.

Samantha is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Oak Grove Medical Clinic. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at William Jewell College in Liberty Missouri and her Masters of Science in Nursing as well as her Family Nurse Practitioner at Research College of Nursing in Kansas City Missouri. She holds a Certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She enjoys Practicing in all areas of Family Practice from newborns to seniors.

GASTROENTEROLOGY Oak Grove Medical Clinic Adam Legg, DO 302 SE Salem St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 P: 816-690-6566 F: 816-625-8276 oakgrovemedicalclinic.com

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. 2019 Best Family Practice

Dr. Adam Legg earned his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri in August 2016. He completed his residency at UMKC Family Medicine in June 2019. Dr. Legg is Board Certified in Family Medicine and provides care for the whole family from the very young to the very wise. He has a special interest in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) and Sports Medicine.

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Yan Chen, M.D., Ph.D 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Consultants in Gastroenterology, P.C. A Division of Digestive Health Specialists

Rishi Grewal, M.D. 3800 S. Whitney Ave Independence, MO 64055 (816) 478-4887 www.cig-pc.com

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INDEPENDENCE Independence Parks and Recreation runs 44 facilities, including several small undeveloped parks and several next to schools. To reserve a park shelter or pavilion, call (816) 325-7370. The city’s parks with amenities (no amenities listed means an undeveloped park with no amenities): • Adventure Oasis Water Park, 2100 S. Hub Drive: SP, SG, PT. Closed for 2020. • Beckett Park, 2701 S. Cherokee St.: PG, PT, BBQ. • Benton Park, 707S. Crane St.: AF, SH, PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ, BF. • Bingham-Waggoner Home, 313 W. Pacific Ave.: TR. • Blackburn School Park, 17203 East R.D. Mize Road: AF, BC, BF, TC. • Brady Park, 900 N. Delaware St.: PT. • Bund-Jack Park, 1001 N. Jackson Drive: PG, PT, BBQ. • Bundschu Park, 11400 E. 9th St. S.: SH, PG, PT, BC, BC TR, BBQ. • Carriage Hills Park, 16841 E. 41st St. S.: TR. • Choplin Hood Park, 15919 E. Cogan Lane: AF, BF, PG, PT, BBQ. • Cler-Mont School Park, 19009 E. Susquehanna Ridge: AF, SH, PG, PT, BF, BC, TR, BBQ. • Country Club Park, 2930 S. Norton Ave.: PG, PT, BC, TR, BBQ. • Crysler Stadium, 2301 S. Crysler Ave.: BF, SVC. • Curtis Park, 700 E. Lexington Ave.: PT, BBQ. • Davis Park, 221 N. Arlington Ave.: AF, BF, TR. • Dickinson Park, 1700 Dickinson Road: SH, PG, PT. • Fairmount Park, 300 N. Home Ave.: SH, PG, PT, TR. • Firehouse Park, 11305 E. 35th Street S. • George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road: TR, SH, PT, BBQ. • Glendale Park, 16010 E. Crackerneck Road: PG, PT, TR, BBQ. • High Ridge Park, 11301 E. 40th St. S.

ABBREVIATION KEY AF – athletic field BC – basketball court BF – baseball field BMX – BMX bicycle race track BBQ – barbecue grill CG – community garden DGC – disc golf course DP – dog park FF – football field FS – fishing HA – handicapped accessible HBC – handball courts HP – horseshoe pits MPF – multipurpose field PB – pickleball courts PG – playground PT – picnic tables RHR – roller hockey rink SBF – softball field SF – soccer field SG – sprayground SH – shelter houses SP – swimming pool SKP – skate park SVC – sand volleyball courts TC – tennis courts TR – trails UD – undeveloped VC – volleyball courts • Hill Park, 2201 S. Maywood Ave.: SH, PG, SKP, PT, TR, BBQ. • Hiram Young Park, 215 E. Lexington Ave.: PT. • Independence Athletics Complex, 17800 E. Salisbury Road: AF, BF, SBF, SC, TR, BC, SH, PG, PT. • Japanese Garden, 223 N. Memorial Drive. • Little Blue Park, 21101 E. Missouri 78: AF • McCoy Park, 800 N. Bess Truman Parkway: AF, SH, PG, SG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC, HP. • Mill Creek Park, 1717 N. River Blvd.: AF, SH, PG, BF, BC, PT, TR, BBQ, TC. Continued on page 35

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LEE’S SUMMIT Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation runs • Palmer Center, 218A N. Pleasant St.: 29 facilities. Most parks are open 5 a.m to BC 11 p.m. daily. City’s parks, with amenities • Pitcher Park, 9807 E. 35th Terrace S.: (no amenities listed means an undeveloped PT, BBQ. park) Shelters can be reserved at the main • Polly’s Pop Park, 204 N. River Blvd.: PT. office located at 220 SE Green Street: • Randall School Park, 509 N. Jennings • Arborwalk Park, 1301 S.W. Arbor Park Road: AF, BF, PG, TR. Drive: PG, TR, HA • Roberts Park, 3250 S. Blue Ridge Blvd.: • Sylvia Bailey Park, 1800 S.E. Ranson SH, PG, BBQ, TR. Road: CG. • Rock Creek Trail: South of 23rd Street • Upper Banner Park, 520 N.E. Noeleen: to Country Club Park near Norton Ave. SH, PG, PB, TR, TC, HA. and 30th Street: TR • Lower Banner Park, 601 N.E. Park • Rotary Park, 10615 E. 24th St. S.: SH, Drive: PG, BF, HA. SG, PG, PT, TR. • Canterbury Park, 501 S.E. Blackwell • Santa Fe Trail Park, 2731 S. Santa Fe Road: TR, HA. Road: AF, TC, SKP, BF, BC, SH, PG, PT, • Deer Valley Park: 1400 N.E. Neawanna TR, BBQ. Drive: PG, TR, MPF, HA. • Sermon Community Center, 201 N. • Dogwood Park: 51 N.W. Victoria Dodgion Ave.: BC, PT. Drive: TR, DP, HA. • St. Clair Park, 433 S. Farley Ave.: PG, • Eagle Creek Park: 2561 S.W. Golden PT, BC, BBQ. Eagle Drive: TR. • Sycamore Hills Park, 3700 S. Haden • Happy Trails Park, 1251 S.E. Ranson Drive: PG, PT, TR. Road: PG, DP, TR, HA. • Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. • Harris Memorial Park, 601 S.W. JefferMaple Ave.: BC. son St.: SH, PG, PT, TR, HA, BC, VC. • Van Hook Park, 3231 S. Shrank Ave.: • Charles David Hartman Park, 700 S.W. AF, SF, SBF, SH, PG, PT, BBQ, BC. Old Pryor Road: PG, TR, SBF, HA. • Waterfall Park, 4501 S. Bass Pro Drive: • Howard Park, 3498 N.E. Independence SH, PG, PT, TR, FS, BBQ. Ave.: PG, TR, SKP, RHR, MPF, HA. • Woodlawn Park, 410 E. Sea Ave. • William B. Howard Station Park, 228 • Young Park, 405 N. Dodgion Ave.: PG,

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S.E. Main Street: Veterans Memorial, Old Depot, Clock tower. • Langsford Plaza Park, Todd George Road/Langsford Road intersection (west): TR, PG, HA. • Lea McKeighan Park, 120/125 N.E. Chipman Road: SH, PG, PB, MPF, BF, TR, SKP, BF, SG, SVC SKP,, HA. • Legacy Park, 1201-1501 N.E. Legacy Park Drive: AF, SH, PG, BF, SBF, SF, FF, TR, DGC, FS, HA. • Lowenstein Park, 1901 N.W. Lowenstein Drive: SH, PT, PG, TR, MPF, BC, CG, HA. • McKee Park, 501 N.E. Todd George Parkway: TR. • Miller J. Fields Park, 1301 S.E. 3rd Terrace: SH, PT, SG, PG , BF, MPF, HA. • Osage Trails Park, 4201 S.W. Pryor Road: SH, PG, TR, MPF. • Pleasant Lea Park, 1100 S.W. Walnut St.: PG, TR, BF, TC, MPF, HBC, HA. • Bryan C. Pottberg Memorial Park, 5200 N.E. Campground Road: SH, PG, TR, HA. • South Lea Park, 819 S.W. Lea Drive: PG, BC, HP. • Summit Park, 451 N.W. Blue Parkway: SH, PG, BF, TC, MPF, HP, HA. • Velie Park, 2 N.W. Anderson Drive: PG, TR, HA. • Wadsworth Park, 1010 N.E. Chestnut: SH, PG, PT, BC, MPF, HA. • Williams-Grant Park, 401 S.E. Howard St.: PG, PT. TR, MPF, HA.

• Winterset Nature Area, 700 S.W. Pryor Road: TR, HA. • Woods Playground, 615 N.W. Little Ave.: PG, HA. SUGAR CREEK Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation runs nine facilities. To reserve park facilities, contact Connie Dickinson at (816) 2524400 or email her at cdickinson@sugar-creek.mo.us City’s parks with amenities: • Kaw Field, Elizabeth Street and Putnam Street: MPF, TR, TC. • Kenney Field, Carlisle Avenue and Hink Drive: BF, PG, TC. • LaBenite Park, Missouri 291 and Missouri River: TR, SH. • McAdams Park, Kentucky Avenue and Vermont Street: PG. • Mike Onka Memorial Building, 11520 Putnam St.: SH. • R.J. Roper Stadium & Pavilion, 131 S. Carlisle Ave.: SH, BF. • Sugar Creek Gymnasium, 11232 Chicago St.: BC, VC. • Well’s Park, Sterling Avenue and Gill Street: CG. • William Henry Harrison Park, Park Street and Mike Onka Memorial Drive: SH, PG, MPF.

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Buses connect a community Some routes have been suspended or reduced because of pandemic The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has several bus routes in Eastern Jackson County. Fares, paid in cash, have a base rate of $1.50, though it’s higher for some express buses. Youths, seniors and those with disabilities can get a half-priced fare in some cases. Riders can ask for a transfer that’s good for two hours. There is also a $3 day pass that is good for service in Independence, Kansas City, Johnson County and Wyandotte County. Go to rideKC.org for details on special rates and on bus schedules. Local government financial restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to some service cuts in 2019 and 2020.

from Independence Avenue and Winner to the west to downtown, with three stops in Kansas City before making four stops downtown. Once an hour, that bus comes east to the Metro Transit Center at Truman and Noland, and there are stops at U.S. 24 and Brookside. The first of those leaves the Metro Transit Center at 5:59 a.m., and the last leaves at 7:02 p.m. On Sundays and holidays, it runs all but comes only to the western edge of Independence, with stops at Winner and Independence Avenue (U.S. 24). • Within Independence, there are six IndeBus routes, all of which come to the Metro Transit Center at the top of the hour and leave at five minutes past the hour. That coordinates travel within the city and LEE’S SUMMIT coordinates with the No. 24 bus, which In Lee’s Summit, there’s one weekday stops there generally at about six minutes express bus to downtown Kansas City and past the top of the hour. an on-call service within the city. Fares are $1.50 for adults and 75 cents • The No. 550 bus is the Lee’s Summit for students. Express. It makes two runs to downtown in The IndeBus red route, for example, the morning and two back in the afterleaves the Transit Center at five minutes noon. (Normally there are three runs each past the hour and heads east and south way, but that’s been cut because of the to the Price Chopper off 23rd Street near pandemic.) Missouri 291, then east to a stop on Swope No. 550 originates at Missouri 350 and Drive and another at Metropolitan ComChipman Road (at 5:29 and 7:06 a.m.) and munity College-Blue River, then down stops in downtown Kansas City at 13th Jackson Drive to Centerpoint Medical and Cherry, 11th and Grand, Pershing Center, a route of 24 minutes. and Broadway, and Pershing and Grand. At the bottom of the hour, it heads back, It reverses those routes in the afternoon, making the same stops and arriving at the leaving Broadway and Pershing at 3:36 and Transit Center at one minute before the 5:14. hour. On weekdays, it does that 12 times a • Within Lee’s Summit, OATS operates a day, the first route starting at 7:05 a.m. and pickup service for $1.50. Hours are 7 a.m. the last at 6:05 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trips must be within the city Three other routes also follow that onlimits. Call 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287. the-hour schedule. They are: Visit www.kcata.org for more informa• Purple, down Noland Road, with stops tion, maps and detailed schedules. at Truman High School, 35th Street, Price• No. 340, with service to Truman Chopper and Hy-Vee. Medical Centers-Lakewood, is currently • Blue, generally along Sterling Avenue, suspended due to the pandemic. with stops at the Community of Christ complex, 23rd and Sterling (Price ChopINDEPENDENCE per, McDonald’s), Blue Ridge Crossing • The No. 24 bus runs Monday through (Wal-Mart, Lowe’s) and the Noland Road Saturday from early morning to late night Hy-Vee.

• Green, along Lee’s Summit Road and 39th Street, with stops at Hy-Vee on 23rd Street, the Midwest Genealogy Center at Lee’s Summit and Kiger Road, Wal-Mart off 39th Street, Independence Center and Centerpoint Medical Center. The orange and yellow routes across the northern part of the city each run on an every-other-hour schedule, but the bus itself – running as orange one hour, yellow the next – does stop at the Transit Center at the top of each hour. Orange, running on even-numbered hours, stops at the Truman Library, at the Ennovation Center (Truman and Forrest), at Truman and Ash, at the Fairmount Community Center on Cedar, and at U.S. 24 and Brookside (Mount Washington Cemetery). There’s an orange route bus that leaves U.S. 24 and Brookside at 6:35 a.m. and arrives at the Metro Transit Center at 6:59. Yellow, running on odd-numbered hours starting at 7:05 a.m., stops at the Truman Library, Chrisman Plaza (U.S. 24 just east of Noland), Hawthorn Plaza, Susquehanna Ridge and Fairview Drive, and Jackson Drive. All six IndeBus routes start two hours later on Saturdays. The bus doesn’t run on Sundays or on several holidays, including the Fourth of July. • The No. 16 Truman Road Limited, running from Independence to downtown Kansas City on weekdays, is suspended due to the pandemic.

13th and Cherry and 10th and Main. The first bus leaves the Three Trails park and ride at 7:32 a.m., and the last one leaves at 7:32 p.m. The last one in the evening arrives at 7:44 p.m. No. 28 does not run on Sundays. RAYTOWN • RideKC offers flex service on No. 99 South Kansas City. Call 816-346-0346 to schedule a pickup. Service is available 6:20 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday in the area bounded by 85th Street to the north, 119th Street to the south, Raytown Road to the east and Wornall to the west.

BLUE SPRINGS In Blue Springs, the Kansas City Area Transit Authority offers a weekday express bus service to downtown Kansas City. It runs on weekdays and gets riders downtown or back to Blue Springs in about half an hour to an hour, depending on where the rider gets on and off. The No. 570 bus, the Blue Springs Express, makes one run downtown in the morning and one back in the afternoon. It starts at the park and ride at Missouri 7 and North Ridge just north of Interstate 70. It leaves at 6:05 a.m., then stops at the commuter lot at I-70 and Woods Chapel Road at 6:12. The bus heads west on I-70 into Kansas City, where it makes three stops: 13th and Cherry downtown at 6:40 and, arriving in the Crown Center/Union Station area, stops at Pershing and Grand at 6:49, and then Pershing and Broadway INDEPENDENCE-RAYTOWN at 6:52. • The No. 28 Blue Ridge bus runs hourly In the afternoon, the bus uses mostly Monday through Saturday from south the same stops and leaves the Pershing and Kansas CIty north through Raytown and Broadway at 5:07 p.m., then makes stops into downtown Kansas City, and back. at Pershing and Grand at 5:12, Grand and It starts at the Three Trails Park and Ride 12th at 5:17, the I-70 and Woods Chapel (9449 Blue Ridge Blvd., across from WalRoad park and ride at 5:51 and the MIssougreens) and stops at 87th and Blue Ridge, ri 7 and North Ridge park and ride at 5:58. Gregory and Blue Ridge, 51st and Blue The route does not run weekends or maRidge, the Blue Ridge Crossing Transit jor holidays. The ATA runs Route 570 but Center in front of Wal-Mart, Blue Ridge has no other service in Blue Springs. Cut-off and U.S. 40, 31st and Van Brunt,

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Another of Blue River’s top programs is the Public Safety Institute, which trains police officers, firefighters and EMT/paramedic personnel. Blue River also offers a music and theater program. The school offers adult education classes, certificate programs and professional development classes. The Trailblazer Collegiate Academy is an early college program that allows Independence School District high school students to earn an associate’s degree while also earning their high school diplomas. Student services are available to help with tutoring, peer advising, computer aid and academic advising at the Academic Resource Center. Student life includes several clubs and organizations. The MCC Wolves compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division I. Blue River is the base for the men’s and women’s soccer teams, which play their home games at the Bingham Middle School campus in Independence. More information about programs, admission requirements and student life is available at 816-604-1000 and mcckc.edu/ our-campuses/blue-river/.

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leadership. Other graduate programs include a master’s of business administration, CIS GRACELAND UNIVERSITY and information technology, data analytics, – INDEPENDENCE college student personnel administration, Graceland University, based in Lamoni, computer science, counselor education, Iowa, has an Independence campus at 1401 leadership, cyber security and information W. Truman Road. assurance, industrial management, occupational safety management, social gerontology The campus’s flagship program is its and master of arts in teaching. School of Nursing, which admits about 50 The Lee’s Summit campus also features students every June. The school is home to the International Health Center, an organiza- the Missouri Innovation Campus, a partnertion in which nursing students and graduates ship among UCM, the Lee’s Summit School work to bring health care to rural Africa. District, Metropolitan Community College The university is affiliated with the Comand more than 50 area businesses to allow students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree munity of Christ. two years after high school with little or no The Independence campus also houses the Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education, debt. Degrees offered in the MIC program the C.H. Sandage School of Business and the are in systems engineering technology, drafting and design technology, computer Community of Christ Seminary. The master of nursing and master of edu- science, cybersecurity, bioinformatics and cation degree programs are available online. software engineering. Prospective students can get more inforMore information can be found by calling 816-833-0524 or visiting the website: http:// mation by email at mic@ucmo.edu or by www.graceland.edu/about-gu/indepenphone at 816-347-1612. dence-campus. The school’s website is https://www.ucmo. edu/about/locations/ucm-lees-summit-camSUMMIT SALON ACADEMY pus/. KANSAS CITY The school at 815 W. 23rd St. in IndepenPARK UNIVERSITY dence, formerly known as the Independence Park University has a pair of remote MCC-LONGVIEW College of Cosmetology, has programs that locations south of the river, one in IndepenMetropolitan Community College’s Lee’s include cosmetology (hair and nails) and dence (20101 E. Jackson Drive) and another Summit campus offers a general education esthetics. in downtown Kansas City (911 Main St., program and 12 other two-year degree More information can be found at 816Suite 800), that serve students in courses that programs leading to transfer to a four-year 252-4247 (HAIR) or summitsalonacademycan be completed in accelerated eight-week college or ending with an associate’s degree. kc.com sessions rather than the standard 16-week Associate’s degree fields include arts-teachsemester. ing, engineering, biology, chemistry, acUNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL Additionally, the school offers five start counting, business management, automotive MISSOURI-LEE’S SUMMIT times per year: a pair in the fall and spring technology and computer systems, geoThe campus at 1101 N.W. Innovation each, and one in the summer. graphic information systems and software Parkway offers a range of bachelor’s degree Park University, whose main campus is in development. Longview is also home to the and graduate study programs. UndergradParkville, offers a variety of associate, bacheMCC Honors Program. uate degree programs include child and lor and graduate degrees programs. Student life also includes more than family development, social work, computer Courses are offered on daytime, evening or two dozen clubs and organizations. The science-software development, criminal weekend schedules. Longview campus os the base for the womjustice, cyber security, design and drafting Prospective students can request inforen’s volleyball and women’s cross country technology, early childhood and elementary mation by calling 816-584-6560, send email teams. education, general studies, nursing, psyto independence@park.edu or visit the The school is at 500 S.W. Longview Road chology, software engineering and systems website at https://www.park.edu/academics/ in Lee’s Summit. More information about the engineering. explore-majors-programs/?location=mo-incollege is available by calling 816-604-1000 For education students, the Summit dependence or by visiting the school’s website: http:// Center offers a doctorate in educational Continued on page 43

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EDUCATION

Leadership of area school districts INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT Central Office phone: 816-521-5300 HIGH SCHOOLS • Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Road, 816-521-5350; Ronda Scott, principal • Van Horn High School, 1109 S. Arlington Ave., 816-521-5360; Justin Woods, principal • William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road, 816-521-5355; Mike Becker, principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS • Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School, 2800 S. Hardy, 816-521-5380; Lori Mertz, principal • George Caleb Bingham Middle School, 1716 S. Speck Road, 816-521-5490, Brett Playter, principal • James Bridger Middle School, 18200 E. Missouri 78, 816-521-5475; Jeff Williams, principal • Pioneer Ridge Middle School, 1656 S. Speck Road, 816-521-5385; Michael Estes, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Abraham Mallinson Elementary, 709 N. Forest Ave., Sugar Creek,; 816-521-5530, Sarah Brown, principal • Alexander Proctor Elementary, 1403 W. Linden, 816-521-5440; Amy Hawley, principal • Blackburn Elementary, 17302 R.D. Mize Road, 816-521-5395; Christy Lamb, principal • Bryant Elementary, 827 W. College, 816521-5400; Brian Duffie, principal • Cassell Park Elementary, 10401 E. 31st St., Independence, 816-521-5540, Neal Johnson, principal. • Christian Ott Elementary, 1525 N. Noland road, 816-521-5435; Ronnee Laughlin, principal • Fairmount Elementary, 120 N. Cedar Ave., 816-521-5405; Jeff Anger, principal • Glendale Elementary, 2611 Lee’s Summit Road, 816-521-5510; Todd Siebert, principal • John W. Luff Elementary, 3700 S. Delaware St., 816-521-5415; Melissa Carver, principal • Korte Elementary, 2437 S. Hardy Ave., 816-521-5430; Ron Alburtus, principal • Little Blue Elementary, 2020 Quail Drive, 816-521-5480; Joe Armin, principal

• Mill Creek Elementary, 2601 N. Liberty, 816-521-5420,; Lindsey Miller, principal • Randall Elementary, 509 Jennings, 816521-5445; Sarah Jones, principal • Sante Fe Trail Elementary, 1301 S. Windsor, 816-521-5450; Gib Rito, principal • Spring Branch Elementary, 20404 E. Truman Road, 816-521-5455; Dr. Stephanie Merriott, principal • Sugar Creek Elementary, 11424 Gill, Sugar Creek, 816-521-5460; Shellie Dumas, principal • Sycamore Hills Elementary, 15208 E. 39th St., 816-521-5465; Amber Miller, principal • Thomas Hart Benton Elementary, 429 S. Leslie, 816-521-5390; Leslie Hochsprung, principal • Three Trails Elementary, 11801 E. 32nd St., 816-521-5470; Kevin Lathrom, principal • William Southern Elementary, 4300 Phelps Road, 816-512-5475; Gwenn Tauveli, principal OTHER • Hanthorn Early Education, 1511 S. Kings Highway, 816-521-5485; Phong Nguyen, acting principal • Sunshine Early Education Center, 18400 E. Salisbury Road, 816-521-5526; Amanda Spight, principal • Independence Academy, 600 W. Mechanic, 816-521-5505, Wendy Kline, principal FORT OSAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOLS • Fort Osage High School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-650-7063; Scott Moore, principal • Osage Trail Middle School, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507151; Robbie Shepherd, principal ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Blue Hills Elementary, 1911 N. Blue Mills Road, Independence, 816-650-7440; Monica Shane, principal • Buckner Elementary, 13 S. Sibley St., Buckner, 816-650-7300, Karen Hile, principal • Cler-Mont Elementary, 19009 Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, 816-650-7350; Ryan Souza, principal • Elm Grove Elementary, 18000 E. Ken-

tucky Road, Independence, 816-650-7400; Anne Tapp • Fire Prairie Upper Elementary, 24810 E. US 24 Circle, Independence, 816-650-7158; Susanne Boyer-Baker, principal • Indian Trails Elementary, 24300 E. Bundschu, Independence, 816-650-7645; Jennifer Stotler, principal OTHER • Career and Technology Center, 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, 816-6507180; Susie Gouldsmith, director • Woodland Early Childhood Center, 11419 N. Whitney, Independence, 816-6507480; Amy Cox, principal • Lewis and Clark Academy, 24801 East U.S. 24, Independence, 816-650-7708; Melissa Dorris, director

• Daniel Young Elementary, 505 S.W. Shamrock Lane, 816-874-3630; Ryan Crum, principal • Franklin Smith Elementary, 1609 S.W. Clark Road, 816-874-3640; Jennie Alderman, principal • James Lewis Elementary, 717 N.W. Park Road, 816-874-3650; Liz Talamantez, principal • James Walker Elementary, 201 S.E. Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3660; Casey Brownsberger, principal • John Nowlin Elementary, 5020 N.W. Valley View Road, 816- 874-3670; Stephanie Owings, principal • Lucy Franklin Elementary, 111 N.E. Roanoke Drive, 816-874-3690; Seth Shippy, principal • Sunny Pointe Elementary, 3920 South R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3700; Cassie BLUE SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT Gengelbach, principal HIGH SCHOOLS • Thomas Ultican Elementary, 1812 N.W. • Blue Springs High School, 2000 N.W. Ashton Drive, 816-874-3400; Thomas Alder- Vesper St., 816-874-3710; Abbie Swisher, principal man, principal • Voy Spears Jr. Elementary, 201 N.E. An• Blue Springs South High School, 1200 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy., 816-874-3500; derson, Lee’s Summit, 816-874-3720; Nick Charles Belt, principal Goos, principal • Blue Springs High School Freshman • William Bryant Elementary, 1101 S.E. Campus, 2103 N.W. Vesper, 816-074-3440; Sunnyside School Road, 816-874-3730; Cory Doug Mattson, principal LaBoube, principal • Valley View High School, 5000 N.W. • William Yates Elementary, 3600 DavidValley View Road, 816-874-3750; Danica son Road, 816-874-3740; Kerrie Edwards,, Fuimaono, principal principal MIDDLE SCHOOLS OTHER • Brittany Hill Middle School, 2701 N.W. • Liggett Trail Education Center, 3575 First St., 816-874-3470; Brett Lyon, principal S.W. Liggett road, 816-874-3680; Greg John• Delta Woods Middle School, 4401 N.E. son, principal Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, 816-874• Hall-McCarter Education Center, 5000 3580; Bryce Johnson, principal N.W. Valley View Road, 816-874-3762; • Moreland Ridge Middle School, 900 Rhonda Malone, director S.W. Bishop Drive, 816-874-3540; Kelly Flax, principal LEE’S SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT • Paul Kinder Middle School, 3930 N.W. HIGH SCHOOLS R.D. Mize Road, 816-874-3560; Steve God• Lee’s Summit High School, 400 S.E. Blue dard, principal Pkwy., 816-986-2000. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS • Lee’s Summit North High School, 901 • Chapel Lakes Elementary, 3701 N.E. N.E. Douglas St., 816-986-3000. Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit, 816 874• Lee’s Summit West High School, 2600 3600; Liz White, principal S.W. Ward Road, 816-986-4000. • Cordill-Mason Elementary, 4001 S.W. MIDDLE SCHOOLS Christiansen Road, 816-874-3610; Todd • Bernard C. Campbell Middle School, Nurnberg, K-2nd principal, and Kaycey 1201 N.E. Colbern Road, 816-986-3175. Crum, 3rd-5th principal Continued on page 42

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SCHOOLS N.W. Innovation Pkwy., 816-986-3413. 3250. • Pleasant Lea Elementary, 700 S.W. PerContinued from page 41 PRIVATE SCHOOLS sels, 817-986-1230. INDEPENDENCE • Prairie View Elementary, 501 S.E. Todd • Pleasant Lea Middle School, 630 S.W. • Center Place Restoration School George Pkwy., 816-986-2280. Persels Road, 816-986-1175. 819 W. Waldo., Independence • Richardson Elementary, 800 N.E. Black• Summit Lakes Middle School, 3500 S.W. 816-252-1715 well Road, 816-986-2220. Windemere Drive, 816-986-1375. cprsgoldeneagles.com • Summit Pointe Elementary, 13100 E. ELEMENTARY Kindergarten through grade 12 147th St., Kansas City, 816-986-4210. • Cedar Creek Elementary, 2600 S.W. Affiliation: Christian, Restoration • Sunset Valley Elementary, 1850 S.E. Third St., Lee’s Summit, 816-986-1260. Administrator, Dan Schoenemann Ranson Road, 816-986-4240. • Greenwood Elementary, 805 W. Main • Family Christian Academy • Trailridge Elementary, 3651 S.W. WindeSt., Greenwood, 816-986-1320. 11625 E. 15th St. S., Independence mere Drive, 816-986-1290. • Hawthorn Hill Elementary, 2801 S.W. 816-836-1075 • Underwood Elementary, 1125 N.E. ColPryor Road, 816-986-3380.l familychristianacademy.net bern Road, 816-986-3280. • Hazel Grove Elementary, 2001 N.W. Grades K4 through Grade 12 • Westview Elementary, 200 N.W. Ward Blue Pkwy., 816-986-3310. Road, 816-986-1350. Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational • Highland Park Elementary, 400 S.E. Administrator: Rita Schowengerdt • Woodland Elementary, 12709 Smart Millstone Ave., 816-986-2250. • Messiah Lutheran School Road, 816-986-2360. • Lee’s Summit Elementary, 110 S.E. Green 613 S. Main St., Independence OTHER St., Lee’s Summit, 816-986-3340. 816 254-9409 • Great Beginnings Early Education Cen• Longview Farm Elementary, 1001 S.W. ter, 905 N.E. Bluestem Drive, 816-986-2460. Grades preschool (starting at age 2) Longview Park Drive, 816-986-4180 • Miller Park Center, 600 S.E. Miller St., through grade 4 • Mason Elementary, 27600 E. Colbern 816-986-1510. Affiliation: Lutheran Church-Missouri Road, 816-986-2330. • Summit Ridge Academy, 2620 S.W. Synod • Meadow Lane Elementary, 1421 N.E. Ward Road, 816-986-4120; 816 986-4122. Principal: Eric Eckhoff Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit; 816-986• Summit Technology Academy, 1101 • Nativity of Mary 10021 E. 36th Terr., Independence 816-353-0284 nativityofmary.org Grades preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph Specializing in Principal: Lisa Lauck sports injuries, joint replacement • Nova Center School surgery and arthritis 2425 S. Hardy Ave., Independence management. 816-924-1703 Our goal is to get you novacenter.org LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA back to your lifestyle and doing Grades kindergarten through grade 12 the activities you were doing prior to the pain that has brought Affiliation: not-for-profit corporation, 421 SW 19th St., Blue Springs you through our doors. special education www.bluespringslutheran.org Administrator/principal: Georgette Elder Contact us at • The Schoolhouse Dr. Robert F. 816-229-3633 14709 E. 35th St., Independence Greiner, II, DO 816 373-5938 Allsaints3633@sbcglobal.net theschoolhouse.homestead.com Follow us on FaceBook: Grades: pre-K through grade 6 www.facebook.com/pg/ASLCBS/ Affiliation: independent Pastor Bill George, Transitional Pastor Administrator/principal: Mary Childers LEE’S SUMMIT • St. Michael the Archangel High School 2901 N.W. Lee’s Summit Road, Lee’s 19201 E Valley View Pkwy, Summit Ste C, Independence Phone: 816-763-4800 https://smacatholic.org/ (816) 317-5070 Grades 9 through 12 greinerorthopedics.com Affiliation: Diocese of Kansas City-St.

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Joseph Principal: Jodi Briggs • Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School 150 N.W. Murray Road, Lee’s Summit 816-251-1150 olplsschool.org Grades: K through grade 8 Affiliation: Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church Principal: Marianne Organ • Summit Christian Academy 1500 S. W. Jefferson St., Lee’s Summit 816-525-1480 summit-christian-academy.org Grades preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational Head of school: Linda Harrelson Secondary Principal: Joe Hesman • Summit View Adventist School 12503 S. Missouri 7, Lee’s Summit 816-697-3443 Summitviewadventistschool.com Grades pre-K through grade 8 Affiliation: Seventh-Day Adventist Church Principal: Matt Daarud BLUE SPRINGS • Plaza Heights Christian Academy 1500 S.W. Clark Road 816-228-0670 www.plazaheightschristianacademy.org Grades: preschool through grade 12 Affiliation: Plaza Heights Baptist Church Administrator: Chuck Lawson • Rainbow Center 900 N.W. Woods Chapel Road 816-229-3869 rainbow-center.org Grades: ages 3 through 21 Day school, communications disorders Executive director: Marilu W. Herrick • St. John LaLand Catholic School 801 N.W. R.D.Mize Road 816-228-5895 stjohnlalandeschool.com Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: St. John Lalande Catholic Church • Timothy Lutheran Schools 301 E Wyatt Rd 816-228-5300 timothylutheranschool.com Grades: preschool through grade 8 Affiliation: Timothy Lutheran Ministries

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Local, federal courts serving the area JACKSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: 16TH DISTRICT 308 W. Kansas Ave., Independence, 816881-4400 415 E. 12th St., Kansas City, 881-3000 www.16thcircuit.org Both sites are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The presiding judge is David Byrn. The Jackson County District Court hears criminal and civil cases. Criminal defendants are charged with felonies and misdemeanors through the county prosecutor’s office. There are 29 judges and eight commissioners. One circuit judge and one associate circuit judge oversee arraignments and preliminary hearings before the case is transferred to a trial division. One circuit court judge and three commissioners oversee the Family Court (primarily juvenile matters) at the Family Justice Center at 625 E. 26th St. in Kansas City. The Juvenile Detention Center is also at that building. FEDERAL COURT U.S. Courts for the Western District of Missouri, Charles Evans Whittaker U.S.

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COLUMBIA COLLEGE The Kansas City campus of the school based in Columbia, Mo., offers six sessions per school year in an eight-week course format. The school offers a variety of associate, bachelor and master degree programs at the Kansas City campus and online, including business/marketing, computer science, criminal justice, education, general studies, history, philosophy, political science, literature, communication, psychology, sociology and nursing. The campus is in the Blue Ridge Tower at 4240 Blue Ridge Blvd., Suite 400, in Kansas City, near U.S. 40 and Interstate 70. School personnel can be contacted at 816795-1515 or by email at kansascity@ccis.edu. The school’s website is http://www.ccis. edu/nationwide/kansascity.aspx.

Courthouse, 400 E. Ninth St., Kansas City. www.mow.uscourts.gov 816-512-5000, 512-1800 (bankruptcy) and 512-1300 (probation and pretrial services). Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Defendants charged with federal crimes by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri go to court at the C.E. Whittaker Courthouse. The 11-story courthouse includes 16 courtrooms, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Attorney’s office, the U.S. Marshals Office and other court-related agencies, including a bankruptcy court, district court, probation and pretrial offices. There are 11 district and senior district judges, five magistrate judges and three bankruptcy judges in Kansas City, including Chief District Judge Beth Phillips. LEE’S SUMMIT MUNICIPAL COURT 10 N.E. Tudor Road, 816-969-1150 Website: www.cityofls.net/MunicipalCourt Judges: Dana Altieri, James Tobin All charges filed here are city ordinance

violations. Check the website for violations that have mandatory court appearances or are non-mandatory, and postponements due to the pandemic. The court has online payment available at www.trafficpayment. com. Please wait seven days after you receive your ticket before paying online. SUGAR CREEK MUNICIPAL COURT 1001 Heroes Way 816-595-7490 www.sugar-creek.mo.us/departments/ municipal-court Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours could vary, so call ahead. Court dates resumed in June, but social guidelines must be followed. Judge: Garry Helm Court sessions: Generally held on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Dockets: attorney 4 p.m.; time payment (show cause) 4:30 p.m.; new tickets 5:30 p.m. Charges filed in this court are city ordinance violations. Payments can be made online with a small surcharge at www.municipalonlinepayments.com/sugarcreekmo

INDEPENDENCE MUNICIPAL COURT 111 E. Maple Ave. 816-325-7230 www.ci.independence.mo.us/MuniCourt Judges: Garry Helm (presiding), Susan Watkins Hours: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (phones answered 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Cashier’s office operates 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Court sessions: Court dates have resumed in June, with social distancing observed. Sessions are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dockets: Domestic violence at 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Fridays; code enforcement and housing codes at 3 p.m. once a month; student drug and tobacco at 2:30 p.m. once a month; truancy at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. once a month. Municipal court is for those issued general summons given by police for misdemeanor violations. People can also be charged for general Jackson County ordinance violations that are heard in municipal court.

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Jackson County has a nine-person Legislature Jackson County, with an estimated July 2019 population of 703,011, is home to four of the largest cities in the state. Kansas City is Missouri’s largest city with 495,327 residents (many in Platte and Clay counties), followed by No. 5 Independence at 116,676, No. 6 Lee’s Summit at 99,357 (some in Cass County). Overall, about half of the county’s residents live in Kansas City and about half live in Eastern Jackson County. The county operates with executive, legislative and judicial branches. The prosecutor and sheriff are elected and run their offices independently of the executive. Legislators, the executive, the sheriff and the prosecutor all serve four years. The county is responsible for many roads, mostly in unincorporated parts of Eastern Jackson County, and it has an extensive system of parks. It also operates a jail in downtown Kansas City. It owns Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums. The

county’s website is at www.jacksongov. org. County Executive Frank White Jr., a Democrat, was re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3000. Sheriff Darryl Forte, a Democrat, was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-541-8017. County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, a Democrat, was elected to a second full term in 2016. She can be reached at 816881-3555. Six legislators are elected from specific districts. Three others are from larger districts but are elected by all county voters. The six districts: • The 1st District is represented by Scott Burnett, D-Kansas City. He was elected to a sixth term in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3076. The district is shaped a little like an upside down “U,” with the west side of Kansas City and downtown, then running east to I-435

and angling south and west to include the stadiums and the Blue Ridge Crossing area on the eastern edge of Kansas City. • The 2nd District is represented by Ronald E. Finley, D-Kansas City, who was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3163. The district covers much of the central, east and south parts of Kansas City. • The 3rd District is represented by Charlie Franklin, D-Independence. He was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4441. The district includes Sugar Creek and Independence north of Interstate 70, stretching from Interstate 435 to the Little Blue River. • The 4th District is represented by Dan Tarwater III, D-Kansas City. He was re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-3362. The district includes Grandview and much of south Kansas City, generally the southwest corner of the county. • The 5th District is represented by Jeanie Lauer, R-Blue Springs. She was elected in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-4476. North of Interstate 70, the district includes everything east of the Little Blue River, including parts of Independence, plus Buckner, Levasy and Sibley. South of I-70, it includes Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Blue Springs and Independence.

• The 6th District is represented by Theresa Galvin, R-Lee’s Summit. She was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. She is this year’s chair of the Legislature. She can be reached at 816-881-3132. The district includes the southeast part of the county: Lee’s Summit, Lone Jack, Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, the Lakewood area and much of Raytown. The three at-large districts: • The 1st District at large is represented by Jalen Anderson, D-Blue Springs. He was elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816881-4477. The district covers Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Independence, Blue Springs, Sugar Creek, Buckner, Sibley and Levasy, as well as parts of Kansas City south of U.S. 40 and west of Lee’s Summit Road. • The 2nd District at large is represented by Crystal Williams, D-Kansas City. She was first elected in 2010 and elected to a third term in 2018. She can be reached at 816-881-3464. The district covers most of Kansas City and much of Raytown. • The 3rd District at large is represented by Tony Miller, D-Lee’s Summit. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. He can be reached at 816-881-4423. The district covers roughly the southern onethird of the county: Lee’s Summit, Unity Village, Greenwood, Raytown, Grandview and the western edge of south Kansas City.

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To be eligible to vote, citizens must be registered at their current home address by the fourth Wednesday prior to that election. For the August primary election, that date is July 8. For the November election, it’s Oct. 7. For residents in Jackson County but not in the city of Kansas City, you can register in person at the Jackson County Election Board, 215 N. Liberty St., Independence – on the north side of the Square – or at most city halls or Mid-Continent Public Library locations in the county. Forms can also be completed and

printed from online (www.jcebmo.org/ voter-information/registration/) and delivered in-person at the office or mailed to: Jackson County Election Board, P.O. Box 296, Independence, MO 64051. When you move from one county or voting jurisdiction to another, you must re-register to vote. Jackson County residents who move to or from Kansas City must re-register. For the Kansas City Election Board, contact 816-842-4820 or visit www.kceb.org. Simple name or address changes can be completed online of completed and printed from online and delivered or sent to the election board.

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Missouri General Assembly convenes January to May The Missouri General Assembly meets from early January through mid-May, holds a veto session in September and holds special sessions as called by the governor. Senators are limited to two terms of four years, and representatives are limited to four terms of two years. STATE SENATORS • Sen. Mike Cierpiot, a Lee’s Summit Republican, is in his first full term. The 8th District is mostly made up of Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit but also includes a slice of Independence, the area east of the Little Blue River and south of Burgess Road. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 334, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1464. Send email to Mike.Cierpiot@senate.mo.gov. • Sen. John Rizzo, a Kansas City Democrat, is in his first term. The 11th District includes almost all of Independence, some of eastern Kansas City, the edge of Raytown and the northeast part of Jackson County, including Buckner, Sibley and Levasy. Contract information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 328, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3074. Email: john.rizzo@senate. mo.gov STATE REPRESENTATIVES • Representative Jonathan Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican in his first term, represents the 30th District, which includes Lakewood as well as five precincts in south Independence and parts of Blue Springs. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 405-A, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-0907, Jonathan.Patterson@ house.mo.gov • Rep. Bill E. Kidd, an Independence Republican, is in his third term. He represents the 20th District, which runs from Sugar Creek to northeast Independence to Buckner. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 403-B, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3674, Bill.Kidd@house. mo.gov • Rep. Robert Sauls, an Independence

Democrat, is in his first term. He represents the 21st District, which covers much of Independence, from west of the Square east almost to Susquehanna and south almost to Centerpoint Medical Center. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 105-H , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-5701, Robert.Sauls@house. mo.gov. • Rep. Rory Rowland, an Independence Democrat, is serving his second full term in the 29th District, which covers central Independence and runs south into the eastern edge of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave. Room 105-B , Jefferson City, Mo 65101. 573-751-3623. Rory.Rowland@house. mo.gov • Rep. Yolanda Young, a Kansas City Democrat, is in her first term representing the 22nd District, which includes much of western Independence as well as part of the east side of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 109-H , Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3129, Yolanda.Young@ house.mo.gov. • Rep. Ingrid Burnett, a Kansas City Democrat, is in her second term representing the 19th District, which includes parts of Sugar Creek and northwest Independence as well as northeast Kansas City. She is the minority caucus chair in the House. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 105-G, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-3310, Ingrid.Burnett@ house.mo.gov. • Rep. Keri Ingle, a Lee’s Summit Democrat, is in her first term. She represents the 35th District, which is most of the city from Missouri 291 west to the Longview Lake area, and parts of Kansas City. Contact information: 201 W. Capitol Ave., Room 109-E, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101, 573-751-1459, Keri.ingle@house. mo.gov

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City councils, boards of aldermen lead Eastern Jackson County communities INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL The Independence City Council consists of representatives from each of the city’s four districts, two at-large members and the mayor. Council members are elected to four-year terms in even-year April elections (June this year due to the pandemic), with the district seats up in one election and the mayor and at-large seats in another election. The council generally meets at 6 p.m. Monday (except holidays and fifth Mondays) at council chambers in City Hall at 111 E. Maple St. In addition to being open to the public, meetings are broadcast live on City7 local cable television. • District 1 John Perkins – The former District 2 representative from 1996 to 2004 was elected in his new district in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 unopposed on the ballot. His term expires in 2024. • District 2 Brice Stewart – Stewart, a Jackson County IT employee, unseated three-term council representative Curt Dougherty in the 2020 election. His term expires in 2024. • District 3 Mike Steinmeyer – He was elected in 2020. Steinmeyer defeated Dan O’Neill after they emerged from a four-person primary. His term expires in 2024. • District 4 Dan Hobart – A private-practice attorney, Hobart defeated Chris Heitzman in this year’s election after they finished ahead of six-year incumbent Tom Van Camp in the primary. Hobart’s term expires in 2024. • At large Karen DeLuccie – The former Planning Commission member ran unopposed to win her council term in 2014 and was

re-elected in 2018. Her term expires in 2022. Mike Huff – The former longtime Independence Power & Light employee was elected in 2018, filling the seat formerly held by Chris Whiting. His term expires in 2022. • Mayor Eileen Weir – The former District 4 council member was unopposed on the ballot when she was re-elected mayor in 2018. Weir was on the council for two years before being elected mayor in 2014 and is the second woman of the 50 people to hold the office of mayor. Her term expires in 2022. • City manager Zach Walker – Walker was appointed city manager in 2016. Walker runs the day-today operations of the city and is aided by assistant city managers Adam Norris and Mark Randall.

• Second Ward Robert Ray – Ray was first elected in 2012 and then re-elected in 2014 and 2018. His term expires in 2022. Stanley Sagehorn – Sagehorn was first elected in 1999 and was most recently re-elected in 2017. His term expires in 2021. • Mayor Mike Larson – A former teacher who now runs his own lawn-care business, Larson defeated incumbent Matt Mallinson in 2017. His term expires in 2021. • City administrator Patrick Casey – Casey, formerly the city’s fire chief, has served as city administrator since Ron Martinovich retired in 2018.

first time in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Her term expires in 2022. • District 3 Phyllis Edson – She is in her second term after winning a three-person race in 2016 and then re-election this year. Her term expires in 2024. Beto Lopez – Also serving as mayor pro tem, Lopez was elected in 2018, defeating incumbent Diane Seif by a handful of votes, and recently served as mayor pro tem. His term expires in 2022. • District 4 Fred DeMoro – He was appointed in 2017 by a council majority to replace Chris Moreno, who had won in 2016 but was recalled by voters the next year. DeMoro then won a LEE’S SUMMIT CITY COUNCIL special election in 2018 and was re-elected The Lee’s Summit City Council has this year. His term expires in 2024 two representatives from each of the four Bob Johnson – A former council member districts. City Council members are elected 2004-16, was elected in 2018 to a different to four-year, staggered terms with half the SUGAR CREEK seat, formerly held by term-limited Dave council terms expiring every even-numBOARD OF ALDERMEN Mosby. Johnson’s term expires in 2022. The Sugar Creek Board of Aldermen bered year in April. Council members and • Mayor generally meets on the second and fourth the mayor are limited to two consecutive Bill Baird – A local Realtor and former Mondays of the month, at 6:30 or 7 p.m., full terms. The council generally meets at member of the Lee’s Summit Schools Board in the City Hall at 103 S. Sterling Ave. The of Education, Baird won a three-person race 6:15 p.m. the first three Thursdays of each mayor and board members – two each in month at council chambers at City Hall, 220 to succeed Randy Rhoads as mayor. Baird’s the two wards – are elected to four-year term expires in April 2022. Formerly, the S.E. Green St. terms. Starting in 2013, Sugar Creek board • District 1 mayor had veto power and voted only in the members were elected to four-year terms Hillary Shields – Shields, who has twice event of a council tie, but a charter amendinstead of two. been a candidate for the Missouri General ment approved by voters in 2018 ended the • First Ward Assembly, won a three-person race this year. veto power and gave the mayor a vote on all Christopher Steffen – He was elected in Her term expires in 2024. resolutions and ordinances. 2018, and his term expires in 2022. Diane Forte – She was elected for the first • City administrator Chuck Mikulich – Mikulich was elected time in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Stephen Arbo – Arbo was appointed city back to the board in 2017. He was first elect- Her term expires in 2022. manager in September 2008. He runs the ed in 2006 and was appointed to a different • District 2 day-to-day operations of the city and is seat in 2008 after losing re-election. He lost Andrew Felker – He won a four-person aided by Assistant City Managers Christal a special election in 2009. His current term race this year. His term expires in 2024. Weber and Mark Dunning. expires in 2021. Trish Carlyle – She was elected for the

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GOVERNMENT

Your representatives in Washington Missouri has two U.S. senators, and Eastern Jackson County lies in two districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. SENATORS • Sen. Roy Blunt, a Republican from Strafford, Mo., was elected to a second sixyear term in 2016. Blunt chairs the Senate Rules and Administration Committee – and sits on these committees: Appropriations (chair of the Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies); Commerce, Science and Transportation; and the Select Committee on Intelligence. His Washington office is at 260 Senate Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-5721. His Kansas City office is at 1000 Walnut St., Suite 1560, Kansas City, Mo., 64105. Phone: 816-471-7141. Web site: www.blunt.senate.gov/

Ray, Lafayette and Saline counties. He was elected to an eighth two-year term in 2018. He is on the House Financial Services Committee. He chairs its subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy and is on the Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance. He also is on the Homeland Security Committee and its Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. He’s also on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress and the Helsinki Commission. His Washington office is at 2335 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. Phone: 202-225-4535. His Independence office is at 411 W. Maple Ave., Suite F., near the Square. Phone: 816-833-4545. His Kansas City office is at 101 W. 31st St. Phone: 816-842-4545.

• Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican who lives in Columbia, was elected to a six-year term in 2018. He serves on these committees: Armed Services; Judiciary; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and the Special Committee on Aging. His Washington office is at 212 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510. Phone: 202-224-6154. Web site: www.hawley.senate.gov REPRESENTATIVES • U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat from Kansas City, represents Missouri’s 5th District, which includes almost all of Independence, most of Lee’s Summit, the east side of Blue Springs, Grain Valley and Oak Grove south of Interstate 70, Kansas City south of the Missouri River as well as 2019-2020

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