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Letter from the Editor SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE, AND WARM SUNNY DAYS ARE CALLING MY NAME. After the spring we just experienced with a standstill on all activities, sports and a schedule to maintain, my kids spent time entertaining themselves with things that I

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down and ride bikes every day, hike, fish and try games we didn’t know we would enjoy so much. In the midst of the obvious devastation of the past few months, there has been a part of this time period that has been a positive experience for many families that needed to slow down and enjoy life together in a different way—a time that was reminiscent of our own childhoods when things were a little simpler. Growing up, my family had a lake cabin in Council Grove. If we weren’t at the 3&2 baseball fields for my brothers’ games, we were at that cabin. There wasn’t anything fancy about the place— actually quite the contrary, but to me it was the greatest place on earth. We spent endless summer days swimming off the dock, floating in tubes, playing volleyball and croquet, laying under a shade tree or driving into town to get an

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The best part of being at the lake was not having an agenda. We just enjoyed time as a family doing ordinary things. So much of this time period recently has reminded me of those days. Although I have greatly missed watching my kids play the sports they love and the activities we are used to doing, I am looking forward to a summer of spending quality time with my family enjoying the simple things in life like a fire-pit on a starry night, and maybe I can talk them into a game of charades. Happy summer! Love, Angela

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 12 Behind the Brush with Matthew Breedlove

16 Fresh Summer Eats With Lauren Lane

22 Dapper Designer Stylish design in KC

28 Staying the Course Champion Golfer Park Ulrich opens

28 22

up about beating cancer and driving past imperfection

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Artist’s Palette

Culinary Creations

34 Inspired By 38 Giving Back 41

Realty Report

42 Trend Setter

GOOD TIMES 1.

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Matthew Breedlove Art ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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MATTHEW

BREEDLOVE

LOCAL

LEAWOOD-BASED ARTIST CREATING COLORFUL ACRYLIC PAINTINGS THAT OFFER A LOOK INTO HIS VIBRANT WORLD. “I am 19 years old and go to school at the Blue Valley 18-21 program and Johnson County Community College’s CLEAR program,” says Breedlove. “I have always done art for as long as I can remember. My grandma and aunt are artists, and we’ve done art together since I was really little. My art is full of colors. It reminds me of a rainbow. I use bright colors to make lines and shapes using pallet knives and brushes.” CLEAR stands for College Learning Experiences, Activities and Resources, and is a continuing education program for adults with disabilities. Breedlove is autistic and uses art as a creative outlet to express himself. His brilliant hand-mixed paints do the talking as his paintbrushes dance across the canvas, reaching out to the viewer with a contagious energy of pure happiness. “My art helps me with my autism because doing art helps me with my emotions. Doing art helps me relax and stay focused. I’m inspired to do art because it makes me happy and feel joyful. It makes me smile a lot!” Breedlove’s parents have nurtured his passion by giving him his own personal art studio at home. “My mom and dad gave me the room that used to be our dining room. Now it has all my paints and canvases.” Breedlove’s first solo art exhibit was in 2017— since then, he’s participated in several local art exhibitions and shows. He’s currently part of the traveling 2020 Expressions Art Exhibition hosted by The Whole Person, which showcases artists with disabilities and celebrates their abilities and unique talents. The exhibition will remain on display at multiple venues through February 2021. To see the complete list of sites and dates for the tour,

“My art helps me with my

visit thewholeperson.org/expressions. To purchase Breedlove’s artwork, visit his

autism because doing art

Facebook page at Matthew’s Art or online at

helps me with my emotions.

is donated to local autism advocacy groups. For

Doing art helps me relax a n d s t ay fo c u s e d . ”

matthewbreedlove.com. A portion of his sales more information, Matthew’s mother, Leslie, can be contacted directly at leslie.breedlove@yahoo.com. CONTINUED >

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“ I ’m i n s p i r e d t o do art because it m a ke s m e h a p p y a n d fe e l j o y f u l . ”

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LAUREN LANE

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WITH LAUREN LANE CULINARIAN

MI X ED BERR Y S AL AD INGREDIENTS FOR VINAIGRET TE:

Serves: 4-6

METHOD Place vinegar, jam, Dijon mustard, shallot, salt

+ 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar

and pepper in a large bowl or jar, then whisk in the

+ 2 teaspoons strawberry jam

olive oil. Place the berries and mixed greens in a

+ ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

serving bowl and drizzle with some of the dressing.

+ 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot or green onion

Taste and add more dressing as desired. Top salad

+ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

with cheese, and nuts if using.

+ ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste + ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (Cervasi Preferred)

L AU R E N ’ S Q U I C K T I P S : + Vinaigrette can be made 1-3 days ahead and cov-

FOR SALAD: + 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, halved + ¾ cup blueberries + ¾ cup blackberries + 5-6 cups mixed greens

ered and chilled. + Make a double batch of the dressing if you like a lot of dressing. + Store what you don’t use in the fridge. Let it come to room temp before using.

+ ¾ cup or more gorgonzola, feta, blue or goat cheese

+ Use as much, and any fruit you’d like.

+ ½ cup pecans, pine nuts or walnuts (optional)

+ Add grilled chicken and make it a meal. CONTINUED >

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PA S TA PRIMAVER A INGREDIENTS + 1/2 cup heavy cream

METHOD Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. In a small saucepot, bring

+ 1 teaspoon lemon zest

cream and lemon zest to a simmer. Simmer 3 minutes to thicken then remove

+ 2 tablespoons olive oil (Cervasi preferred)

from heat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add onion

+ 1/4 cup minced onion

and garlic, cook until fragrant. Add asparagus, snap peas, and a pinch of salt

+ 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or chopped

and pepper. Stir and toss to cook until tender-crisp. Don’t overcook. Add the

+ bundle sprigs asparagus, trimmed of ends and

stock. Salt boiling water liberally (about 2-3 tablespoons of kosher salt) and

thinly sliced on the bias

cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid then drain. Off the heat, toss

+ 2 cups sugar snap peas, halved

pasta, frozen peas (they will cook with the heat from the pasta), other vegeta-

+ 1 cup frozen peas

bles, infused cream, and grated cheese. Add some of the reserved pasta water

+ 1/2 cup chicken stock

if needed to thin the sauce. Important, taste and add more salt and pepper as

+ 1 pound fettuccine (Cervasi preferred)

needed. Serve in warm bowls, topped with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano.

+ 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at the table + Kosher salt and pepper

L AU R E N ’ S Q U I C K T I P S : + Cheese is key in this dish, so be sure your wedge of parmesan says Parmigiano-Reggiano to be sure you’re getting the real deal. + To make it vegetarian, sub vegetable stock for the chicken. + Use any vegetables you’d like but don’t overcook them. + For a winter primavera, sub roasted butternut squash, red onions, red peppers, and red cabbage for the spring vegetables.

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E A S Y L EMON B AR S INGREDIENTS F O R T H E PA S T R Y:

METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch pan with parchment

+ 2 cups all-purpose flour

paper, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides. Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered

+ 1/2 cup powdered sugar

sugar. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of

+ 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 25 minutes or until very lightly browned. Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk the whole eggs and yolks, sugar and flour in a bowl until smooth. Whisk

FOR THE FILLING

in the lemon zest and juice. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the temperature to 300

+ 6 large eggs

degrees. Pour the filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake until the filling is just set,

+ 2 cups granulated sugar

about 25 to 35 minutes. Give the pan a light tap with an oven mitt to test that the filling no longer

+ 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

jiggles. Let the bars cool in the pan on a rack, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Lift from

+ 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

the pan using the foil and slice. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

+ 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)

L AU R E N ’ S Q U I C K T I P S : + To freeze: Cut the cooled bars (without confectioners’ sugar topping) into squares, then place onto a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Individually wrap each bar in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place into a large bag or freezer container to freeze. + Try subbing some of the lemon juice with orange juice.

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dapper designer INTERIOR DESIGNER JOSUE MONTES CAN TRACE HIS DESIGN INSTINCTS BACK TO HIS 6-YEAR-OLD SELF. He recalls offering his opinion while furniture shopping with his parents or building living room forts that his mother described as “meticulously done.” But he didn’t

JOSUE MONTES DID NOT PLAN ON BECOMING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER BUT HAS FOUND FULFILLMENT IN REVITALIZING SPACES THROUGH DESIGN.

begin to take interior design seriously until he moved to Kansas City in 2008. His partner wanted to make his place theirs, and it quickly became his first project. “I literally sold everything in his condo,” he says. “I mean everything, to the point where we’re sleeping on a blow-up

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mattress as I was redoing our condo.”

When neighbors would come over for a cocktail,

clear of the space feeling sterile. Rather, he aims to

they’d compliment their home and ask who the inte-

create spaces in which clients feel a sense of relief

rior designer was, which led Montes to more offers.

each time they walk through the door.

He began helping his neighbors and friends of

“When you get home from a long day, I want that

neighbors with their spaces in exchange for a nice

to be like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is paradise for me. This

dinner or a small fee until 2015 when he established

is home,’” he says.

his LLC, 1 Dapper Latino.

Montes finds a lot of inspiration in light fixtures

He describes his style in their own home as eclec-

and will typically center the project around this

tic—a little contemporary mixed with traditional.

statement piece. This was true even for his first proj-

While each project’s aesthetic differs from client to

ect when he remodeled his partner’s condo—the

client based on their desires, Montes wants to steer

first piece he bought was a black, crystal chandelier.

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“ i t j u st r e a l ly wa r m s m y h e a rt to b e a b l e to b r e at h e n e w l i f e i n to p e o p l e ’s s pac e s.

“I always say the door is the lipstick to your house, and the light fixtures are the earrings, the jewelry,” he says. “I want people’s homes to be warm.” Establishing a sense of cohesiveness is also important to Montes, which he says can be accomplished using patterns, color, furniture or statement pieces, like light fixtures. “Cohesiveness—a lot of people think that everything has to be matchymatchy,” he says. “That’s not true. You can have something that’s different, it just needs to flow. It can start from your front door all the way to your lanai, as long as there is some sort of flow.” What he enjoys most about his job is revitalizing spaces that maybe haven’t been touched in years. “I do really find a true fulfillment, and it just really warms my heart to be able to breathe new life into people’s spaces,” he says. “I’m sure all the designers have the same feeling, but right now, me being relatively new to the game really legit business-wise, I feel like I still have that 6-year-old inside of me that when I look at somebody’s home, like ‘Oh my god, this is what I want to do.’” CONTINUED >

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MONTES LOVES FASHION, TOO AND OFFERS THREE MEN’S STYLE TIPS: 1. The RIGHT fit: “Wearing clothes that fit you properly will solve a big part of your style problems. Don’t wear clothes that are two sizes too big. Develop a rapport with a tailor who will know your measurements. I highly recommend my tailor, Rydell’s Custom Tailor in Brookside.” 2. A navy blue blazer: “This blazer should be a staple in your closet. It can be used casually with jeans to a happy hour and formally with slacks to a wedding.” 3. Keep it classic and neutral: “No trendy or graphic/logo wear. Neutrals make you look more refined and effortless.” Bonus tip: “Wear with CONFIDENCE. If you have doubts, just send me a quick DM.” 26

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staying the course CHAMPION GOLFER PARK ULRICH OPENS UP ABOUT BEATING CANCER AND DRIVING PAST IMPERFECTION THIS RECENT QUARANTINE FEELS

parents he never met, he was adopted at

EERILY FAMILIAR TO PARK ULRICH

five months by his American parents who

OF STILWELL. Diagnosed with leuke-

named him Park, his Korean last name.

mia in February 2008 as a high school

Park Ulrich attended Blue Valley schools

senior, he spent an entire year in isola-

and showed intelligence early on, espe-

tion. His golf scholarship to Louisville,

cially in finance. His dad used to give him

Ky. slipped through his shaking fingers

play money to trade in the market. He did

as he stayed home to receive can-

so well that by age 12 he begged his dad

cer treatments at Children’s Mercy.

to seed him with the real stuff.

Diagnosed just weeks shy of age 18, he was eligible for treatment as a child.

“He said, ‘If you lose it, you owe me,’” Ulrich recalls.

“That was the biggest blessing

But he didn’t. His first buy was Apple.

because their treatment protocols were

“I got lucky from the get-go,” he adds.

immensely better,” Ulrich says. “I credit

“Sometimes it got me, but for the most

them with my healing today.”

part, I made a lot of money as a teen-

Ulrich, now 30, can relate to the heartbreak of 2020 grads, especially

ager. I’ve always enjoyed watching the market, and I still do today.”

the athletes missing their big moments.

As a wealth manager at Sky Capital

“I was at the top of my game when

Wealth Advisors in Overland Park, Ulrich

suddenly it was gone,” he says, “But I

has won numerous awards, including

would tell students to focus on what

5-Star Wealth Manager for the past two

they can control and look forward to

years—given to less than 7 percent of

the future. Time will heal.”

regional wealth managers by a third-

This champion amateur golfer has had

party research firm. Ulrich attributes his

a remarkable journey from the outset.

success to good instincts that create

Born in Seoul, South Korea to young birth

exceptionally good portfolios.

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“There is no such thing as a perfect round of golf, so the chase provides the pursuit. I can hit golf balls my whole life, and I’ll never catch perfection.” —Park Ulrich

“I’m not doing anything crazy,” he says, “but I’m very proud of my track record.”

“I’m still humbled and overshadowed that my friends are still better.”

Area residents may recall Ulrich’s name from

As board chairman and club champion of the

his days on the golf team at UMKC, though he

Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate, Ulrich is often

considers himself mediocre then. After his can-

asked when he will turn pro, but he says ama-

cer treatments, he’d lost 40 pounds. His hands

teurs get to play better courses. Still, his dream

shook from all the drugs. His back was fragile

is to play at Cypress Point in California and to

from monthly spinal taps. Yet, he still expected

qualify this August for the U.S. Mid-Amateur for

perfection from himself—an obsession that led

golfers over age 25. It’s a one-round qualifier, so

him to see a golf psychologist.

Ulrich considers it a long shot, but the winner

For four years, Ulrich stopped playing golf. During this time, his perspective started to

goes to the U.S. Open and The Masters. And yeah, he’d like to meet Tiger one day.

change. He got married to Becky, a pharmacist,

“Tiger is the whole reason I was drawn to

and they had a daughter named Evelyn, now 2.

golf as a kid. When I got sick, I told the Make-

“You realize that people are more signif-

a-Wish Foundation that I wanted to meet Tiger

icant than replaceable things like work or

Woods, and literally the next day, the whole

golf,” he says.

scandal came out,” Ulrich says and laughs.

With Becky’s encouragement, Ulrich started golfing again at age 27. It was like he never

“Instead they gave me a DVD set of Tiger’s Greatest Moments.”

quit— except he was better. “My hands stopped

Ulrich adds that maybe he appreciates a golf

shaking, and my game improved. I won a cham-

comeback story more than most but watching

pionship my first time back. After Evie was born,

Tiger at age 40 win The Masters after under-

I won my next two events, so my mother-in-law

going a back fusion and a personal hell was a

said my daughter was my good-luck charm.”

“phenomenal moment.”

These days, Ulrich plays 6-10 tournaments a

“Nothing brought me back to my childhood

year and is always balancing work and family

more than watching Tiger win last year. I woke

with his aspirations. He has enjoyed a dominant

up on a Sunday and was all excited to watch

streak in the mid-Amateur scene, but he calls

him wear his red and play the game. I felt like I

himself “the ugly duckling” among his golf bud-

was 12 years old again.”

dies, one of whom is on the PGA Tour.

park.ulrich@ampf.com

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EASY ICE CREAM PARTY WITH LEANN PARKER OF SILVERTOOTH FARM HOME

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CREATING A STYLED PARTY TABLE DOES NOT NEED TO BE EXPENSIVE OR COMPLICATED TO BE BEAUTIFUL. In my opinion, setting up a styled table only requires two things. One—all food is taken out of its original packaging by placing them in containers from your own kitchen or thrifting what you don’t have. Two— elevation is used to display food by using cake stands, bowls that are flipped upside-down, or food risers to make extra serving space without needing a larger table. Both of these tricks will instantly create a beautiful party display without much expense or effort.

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DISPLAY & SERVING ITEMS: + Balloon Garland Kit and balloon pump + Handwritten sign (instructions on @silvertoothfarmhome on instagram—spoiler alert, you don’t need good handwriting for this because it’s tracing.) + Glassware (I found mine at a local thrift store, but you can easily buy new root beer mugs or sundae glasses.) + Bistro Ice Cream Spoons + Cake stands and food display risers (I found beautiful wooden display risers on Etsy.) + Glass containers (to display ice cream toppings) + Mini crock pot (for keeping hot fudge hot) + Napkins + Paper straws + Party hats SHOPPING LIST (ICE CREAM SUNDAES & ROOT BEER FLOATS): + Vanilla ice cream (pre-scooped and placed over ice for ease of guests) + Bottled root beer (don’t forget a bottle opener) + Hot fudge + Additional sauces (such as white chocolate or caramel) + Whipped cream + Rainbow sprinkles + M&M’s (or other candy topping) + Maraschino cherries + Waffle cone cups (opt.) + Brownie crumbles (opt.) + Sugar cookies (opt.) For more entertaining and decorating ideas, visit @Silvertoothfarmhomes on Instagram

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SOMETIMES, A THOUGHT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD, AND THAT IS WHAT GREGORY BORTNICK IS DOING. When he realized that masks doctors and nurses are wearing can put pressure on their ears and cause pain, he decided to create a device that would alleviate this problem. That is why he created Ear Ease, a little invention to relieve ear pain from mask wearing. “My family has always had a passion for volunteering, and I knew I could design something that would make masks more comfortable,” Bortnick says. “I looked online for some sort of hair clip and found inspiration to make my own design. I downloaded the design file and printed it with my 3D printer. I distributed them to nurses and got their feedback, then ramped it up a notch so my design is lighter and stronger.” His 3D printer prints plastic, which is actually the printer’s ink. In the photos, you can see a spool on top of the printer, which holds the plastic and dispenses it to the printer. So there is no cutting but more printing. A junior at Kansas University, he is studying mechanical engineering, and this design is an extension of his skills. When forced to come home early and take classes online due to the coronavirus, he put that extra time on his hands to good use. His parents have always encouraged him and his brother to give back to their community from an early age. They have worked a lot with Harvesters, and he has done different sports drives for Operation Breakthrough. “We have distributed the Ear Ease pieces to KU Medical Center, Truman Medical Center, Advent Health and others in the Kansas

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City area,” he says. “I had some connections in New York, and now we are sending 250 pieces a week to them. My friend’s sister is a doctor in Michigan, and we are getting them there, too. We mail them, and my mom and I fill the orders.” Dr. Julie Brown Longly, pediatrician and Leawood resident, commented about how the Ear Ease device is helping. “Our emergency room physicians and nurses who are wearing their masks for 10 to CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) 12 hours at a time have been so thankful for this device as it has alleviated the pressure and sores that were developing behind their ears,” she says. “As a clinic physician I find that it also helps my mask fit snugly and appropriately against my face and also alleviated the ear pain—it’s a game changer!” In his free time when not quarantining, Bortnick enjoys designing things and likes to use his engineering design and creativity to do something to help people. He graduated from Pembroke Hill High School where he played lacrosse and will graduate from KU in the spring of 2021. “Hopefully, we will be able to go back to actual class next fall,” he says. “I do plan to continue creating my design and, in the future, will offer them to different businesses like restaurants and put their logo on them so they look professional.” This desire to improve the world around him is an excellent quality. We can all be inspired by his fortitude. In everyday life, there are always ways to make things better, and Bortnick proved that one man can, in fact, make an incredible impact on the world. To order, visit their Facebook page, Ear Ease, and send a message. Let’s spread the word about this ambitious young man.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

L E AWO OD

SOLD PRICE %SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

LEAWOOD

$1,849,000

$1,590,000

85%

101

5.2

HALLBROOK

$1,599,000

$1,499,000

93%

7.2

HALLBROOK

$1,389,500

100%

253

5.1

PAVILIONS

$975,000

$870,000

89%

251

4.2

ROYSE

$699,000

$685,000

98%

5.1

LEAWOOD LANES

$679,000

$660,000

97%

3.1

TUSCANY RESERVE

$675,000

$650,000

96%

2.1

ROYSE

$685,000

$639,300

94%

4.1

WATERFORD

$679,000

$630,000

92%

4.1

AIORMTREE MANOR

$635,000

$615,000

96%

4.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. 2020 STATISTICS from 3/1/2020 TO 3/31/2020. * DOM=Days on Market

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GO ANYWHERE IN STYLE AND IN

the accessories

WARM-WEATHER CLOSET STAPLES

the outfits

1+3+4 / A+E+F 2+ 8 / D + F 5 +7 / B + C + E

A / Neutral flip flops B / Casual sneakers C / Hat and baseball cap D / Breathable dress shoes E / Lightweight, active watch F / UV protection sunglasses

01 Classic cotton tee 02 Classic lightweight polo 03 Short-sleeve woven shirts 04 Tailored lightweight shorts 05 Graphic + pattern tees 06 Short sleeve henley 07 Light, medium and dark-wash jeans 08 Breathable dress pants

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2+ 8 / C + D + E 6 +7 / A + E 3+4 / A+F

Annual Free

Community Shred Event! Saturday, June 13th 9am - noon

5000 W 135th St., Leawood, KS 66224 (Look for the big truck in parking lot)

- Lighten your paper load! - Securely destroy old tax documents - Clear out those desks, file cabinets, & drawers - Breakfast from

food truck available for purchase

- Please adhere to social distancing guidelines -