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DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF SUMMER YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? One memory that comes to mind is the year my brother and I went to Camp Summit through Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation. We had so much fun swimming, running around the playground and playing games in the gym with our friends. My fondest summer memories are those spent with family. Family vacations were mostly spent camping with our cousins or going to the National Veteran Wheelchair Games to support my stepdad and to volunteer to help other wheelchair athletes.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PASTIME DURING THE HEAT OF SUMMER? We love to get in the water! Our family goes to several lakes in the area and visits with family and friends at their pool. This year our daughters are really interested in water balloons and water toys.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PASTIME DURING THE HEAT OF SUMMER?

JOE HYDE

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?

We love going to Stockton Lake with our kids and spending time connecting as a family every weekend we can get away! Our kids look forward to tubing and finding quiet coves to swim and fish in. It’s become a special place for our family full of fun memories!

Ice cream is definitely a summer favorite for my family. I have had Type One Diabetes for the last 28 years so I don’t get to partake in the family fun as often as I’d like. But, every once in awhile, when my blood sugar is a little low, I get to sneak a little cookies & cream!

DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF SUMMER YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

More than anything, my favorite childhood memories are playing with friends in the neighborhood. We rode bikes, played baseball, soccer, golf and just had fun. We would go out in the morning and play until the street lights came on. Those were simple and fun times.

My favorite memories of summer were being part of the neighborhood swim team. I started swimming for the team when I was six years old, and by the time I was eight, I would ride my bike to practice about a mile away at 8:00 A.M. Our swim meets were always on Saturdays and I remember leaving our house around 6:00 AM. I still have a box in the basement with all of the ribbons and medals!

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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

Laura Paszkiewicz | laura@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com

Letter from the Editor AUGUST IS TRADITIONALLY OUR ISSUE THAT WE DEDICATE TO KIDS AND PETS. It signifies the end of summer and kids getting ready to go back to school. This year is different for many reasons, but the unknown of what this coming school year will look like for our local youth is looming over many of us with kids ready to return to their routine. I can’t help but think of some of the big milestones and experiences that may be lost this year.

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I am internally struggling the most with my high school senior who doesn’t have time to make up the things that will be lost. The list of experiences and opportunities that were supposed to occur this year for him that no longer will is extensive—and the list of unknowns is probably just as long. All of our kids are missing things that are important to them or that could impact their future. They are going through something that none of us have ever had to experience in our lifetime, and yet I am impressed with how I see them handling it. Not only do I recognize a strong resilience in them, but also I am witnessing kids in our community get innovative and step up to make a difference to those in need at this

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day or collecting and delivering food for underprivileged children in our area, there are so many helpers out there making a big impact.

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Let’s remember to show some additional love and patience to the kids in our lives and community this fall as things are far from what they are used to, and they have all lost valuable and important experiences. Some kids are easy to shower with attention, love, and praise or extend grace to because they know how to receive it well, but the ones who push you away or struggle with receiving it are often the ones that need it the most. As summer comes to a close, take this time to give a little extra support to our youth. Love, Angela

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 20 Ranching through the generations Family believes the love of animals is a gift to share

32 Red Rover, Red Rover, send Clover right over! Therapy dog brings comfort to students

36 A Girl's Best Friend Meet Moose, a lovable Lee's Summit fur resident

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40 DIY At-Home Movie Theater Celebrate the end of summer with a backyard party

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Our Town

20 Animal Kingdom 36 Local Limelight 40 Renovate & Refine 45 Realty Report 46 DIY

AROUND TOWN

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BEGINNINGS KC TELLS US WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW FOR OUR BUYING AND SELLING NEEDS

ASK THE REAL E S TAT E E X P E R T S PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREA LATTERELL

WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND HOMEOWNERS

like Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray or Repose Gray work

DO TO PREPARE THEIR HOUSE FOR SALE?

with a cool or warm color scheme. Both are great neutral

Make repairs you know you need to make or have just

grays that still go well with brown tones.

put off because we all procrastinate. Have us look at your home first to guide you on what to do. Depending on the

WHAT HOME PLAN IS THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER IN

price point, you may have to do less than you think. We

LEE’S SUMMIT?

can recover some of the money you will spend, but it is

It depends on the age of the buyer. First-time home

not a dollar-for-dollar exchange. There is a lot of value to

buyers and younger buyers gravitate towards split and two-

timing the market. De-clutter to make your home spacious

story plans while mid-life buyers are more interested in the

and showcase the things that drew you to the property

reverse ranch. There are exceptions in each of those catego-

when you purchased it. Make sure the home is well cared

ries based on family dynamics. We try to tailor our searches

for and clean even if it not completely updated.

towards each families’ needs. The multi-generational buyers are changing those floor plans [to suit their] needs.

WHAT PAINT AND CARPET COLOR SELECTIONS

DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR HOMEOWNERS WHEN

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING

THEY ARE PREPARING TO SELL?

ASPECT OF SELLING REAL ESTATE AT THIS TIME?

We have a decorator we work with if the clients want

Inventory under or at the median price point in the KC

professional assistance. Generally speaking, neutral grays

Metro area, which is $227,000 and below. Drastic inventory

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shortages in the $150,000 range for young millennials to purchase. And the current pandemic situation makes everyone’s decisions all over the board. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REQUESTED HOME AMENITY OR LATEST TREND? Buyers are looking for homes with space and outdoor amenities right now due to the fact that we have all recently spent so much time at home. Home office space is very desirable, too. HOW HAS THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION IMPACTED BUYING AND SELLING IN 2020? WHAT UNIQUE CHALLENGES DOES IT PRESENT TO THE BUYING/SELLING PROCESS? COVID has affected the real estate process from a practical standpoint as far as scheduling appointments. During the buying process, agents previously could schedule overlapping appointments on highly competitive price points ($300,000 and lower). Quite often, we would be in a house with other agents and buyers in different locations in the home. Now we have to take more time to schedule appointments since there are no overlapping showings. This translates into more time spent scheduling appointments and more advanced notices to get into a property. This requires more flexibility from buyers for availability to view homes and more flexibility from the seller to be out of their home for the showings. For sellers, it means if they are currently living in their home, they need to disinfect the home when returning to their home. While agents and buyers are wearing masks and gloves, we still very much want sellers to be diligent in disinfecting the property to protect themselves.

“DE-CLUTTER TO MAKE YOUR HOME SPACIOUS AND SHOWCASE THE THINGS THAT DREW YOU TO THE PROPERTY WHEN YOU PURCHASED IT.”

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ANIMAL KINGDOM ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON | PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREA LATTERELL

R anching Through the Generations FAMILY BELIEVES THE LOVE OF ANIMALS IS A GIFT TO SHARE

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WHEN LEONARD AND EUNICE BEATTY PURCHASED

Renee’s childhood memories on the ranch include spend-

80 ACRES OF LAND IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY

ing every other Sunday there as well as a few weeks in the

IN 1945, THEY HAD NO IDEA IT WOULD BECOME A

summer. She has memories of activities like helping bale hay,

FAMILY LEGACY EXTENDING FIVE GENERATIONS.

her grandpa giving her a calf, getting baby chicks each year

They started raising hogs and chickens on the land, and

for Easter, and more.

today their granddaughter Renee and her husband Kevin run Beatty-Cindrich-Barber Ranch and are making it a place the community can enjoy.

“It’s always fun on the farm,” Renee says. “We always have a ball.” Ranching is truly Kevin’s passion as he owns a roofing and

Kevin and Renee Cindrich have added cows, goats, buf-

gutter company as his “day job” but still works at the ranch

falo and horses to the ranch as well as a donkey and a pony.

about 30 hours a week. While they do not live on the ranch,

Additionally, Kevin has constructed and maintained various

he is out there every day.

buildings and structures on the property including a grain bin gazebo and a goat tower.

“The farm is my getaway and my happy place,” Kevin says. “But if I can’t share it with someone, it’s not as fun.”

“I’m a creative person, so I like improving and making the facility and things more enjoyable for the animals, which in turn makes it more enjoyable for me and everyone who comes out there,” Kevin says.

“ Th e f arm is my get away an d my h ap py p lace.”

There is also a 100-year-old barn on the property that Renee’s grandparents bought and assembled, and Kevin

Families and groups are welcome to contact Kevin through

has kept it maintained. Overall, Renee said her grandparents

his Facebook page and set up a time to go to the ranch and

would be amazed to see the ranch today.

visit. He says if he does not make the ranch interactive, all

The plan is for Lucas and Kelsey Barber, Kevin and Renee’s

people will see is the work required to maintain such a ranch.

daughter and son-in-law, to take over operations of the ranch

While it is work, it is so much more to him. Kevin said he loves

in the future. Thinking even further down the line, the family

seeing the smiles on children’s faces as they develop a love

already sees the Barber’s baby daughter as a fifth-generation

and respect for animals.

ranch manager after her parents retire from the role. In true

He says most people do not realize they can pet a cow

grandpa fashion, Kevin says he already has a concept for the

or feed a buffalo, and it is fun to see them interact with the

playground he would like to build his young granddaughter,

animals for the first time. Kelsey echoed this idea saying

and it involves a playhouse coming out of an old truck.

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have cats or dogs, they don’t often get to experience cattle and other farm animals. She said although they are large and strong animals that can potentially be dangerous, they are also gentle enough to pet and interact with. Kevin said when he was growing up, his grandparents lived in Arkansas and raised cows, which gave him a love for cattle. Currently, they have 139 head of cows. They also direct-sell the steers for beef, an option many are considering given the current meat shortage at grocery stores, and he welcomes people to contact him for more information on buying beef. The addition of the three buffalo to the ranch was rather recent, and he got them from a regional auction. “They are just a beautiful, majestic animal,” Kevin says. Kevin and Renee both admit that many of the animals on the farm are not hurting for attention. Kevin says some of his cows are spoiled, but it might not end with just the cows. “The goats and donkey like getting fed,” Renee says. “They are spoiled rotten!” 22

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“COLOR IS A FUN WAY TO AMPLIFY ANY MESSAGE.”

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portfolio showcases a lot of pinks and pastel blues, primarily because she likes the way dogs pop off of pastel colors. “I’m endlessly fascinated by creating and shaping light,” she says. “You can change the [message] of an image with the placement, shape and angle of light. This also affects the mood of the image. Just a slight change of light modifier can take the image from flat to dramatic.” During a photoshoot, Pusateri says she is always moving and will typically hit her step goal on shoot days well before lunch. “The style of my shooting is really animated,” she says. “Like I’m laying down, tummy-first stretched out on the floor... or I’m pretzeled into some other position to get that shot. I’m not sure how other photographers work — but for as long as my body is able to do so I will 110% sacrifice any of my own personal comfort to get that shot.” She adds that anticipation, composition and timing contribute to a successful photoshoot. “Animals don’t have the same patience that humans do to sit still for a session, so it’s anticipating movement and being quick to capture those magical moments when you have their attention and they’re hitting their mark,” she says. Working with animals presents its own challenges, like the communication barrier or short attention spans, but she has found many benefits in her work, like the joy dogs bring to set. “My family didn’t have pets growing up, so for a girl who asked Santa for a puppy every year — I’ve got the dream job!” she says. CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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MEET CLOVER!

social worker, picks her up. She stands outside

The furry, friendly, fun relationship expert at

each morning welcoming students and some-

Our Lady of Presentation Catholic School. This

times helps coax any child inside who may be

adorable Labradoodle is the daughter of two

having a rough start to their day.

comfort dogs. She and her brother, Patrick, were

She wags her tail rotating between Miss

donated by Raintree Animal Clinic and one of

Pierson’s office and different classrooms.

the school families last March with the intention

Some teachers invite her for a visit, and she

of one being an auction dog and one becom-

may go to the office to give children encour-

ing the school comfort dog. This was near St.

agement and affection.

Patrick’s Day, hence their festive names.

“Clover loves to sit and listen to students

“Patrick was auctioned off to a school family

read, and to be pet by anyone having a difficult

for a generous $5,000,” says Marianne Organ,

time. Many stop by to spend quality time with

principal, OLP. “The school social worker,

her. It seems students are able to talk about

school interventionist and other staff members

such things as suffering a loss, feeling left out

had been researching the idea of a comfort dog

or a bad grade a bit easier while petting Clover,”

for a couple of years. Clover is generally a very

Organ says. “She is genuinely excited to see

mellow dog who is still learning the ropes of

kids and loves to give them a lot of attention

being a comfort dog.”

and affection. She attends meetings, stops by

Studies show numerous positive impacts of

recess and lunch shifts. She loves spending

school therapy dogs, including physical, social,

time with Mary Kay in the front office. In the

cognitive and emotional/mental health benefits.

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Specifically, they have been shown to reduce

walk by. Each face lights up as soon as they see

blood pressure, assist with pain management,

her, exclaiming, ‘look, it’s Clover!’”

improve self-esteem and focused interaction

When it comes to playtime, her favorite is

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diving for a floating bumper in the pool where

empirically stated that these darling dogs stim-

she lives. During COVID, she patiently waited

ulate memory and kids’ problem-solving skills,

by the door of her home, ready to go to school.

lessen depression, decrease loneliness and

Putting her in her vest is her clue that it is time

isolation, reduce boredom, help children learn

to “work.” When she gets to Miss Pierson’s

empathetic and nurturing skills, improve social

office, the first thing she does is take every toy

relationships and greatly reduce anxiety.

out of her box. Her personality shines through

What does Clover’s school day look like? Sort of like a student’s! She arrives by 7:30 each morning and goes to a classroom with Kathy Coleman, the fourth-grade teacher she lives with. She waits until Miss Pierson, the school

in all she does. “Clover has been an absolute blessing to our school and our students,” she says. This ray of sunshine is also the spoonful of sugar that helps the stress level go down!

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“SHE IS GENUINELY EXCITED TO SEE KIDS AND LOVES TO GIVE THEM A LOT OF ATTENTION AND AFFECTION.” 34

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use to “purchase” their popcorn, candy and drinks at the concession stand. I cut out red stars (from foam sheets) and stuck them to the floor (with adhesive putty) to lead guest through the house to the concession stand and back outside to where our movie was going to take place. Before entering our theater (aka our backyard), I set up a shadow box for guests to place their entry ticket. Finally, our guests could choose their seating on chairs or blankets around our yard. I also set up a little bug-spray table for people to grab as needed. Dramatic play, even as an adult, is so much fun! Who says staying home can’t be just as entertaining? I love displaying food in a creative way at our parties. I made this simple DIY Popcorn Display Wall as a statement piece in our concession stand. We have also used it in many other ways for other parties such as a donut wall, bagel wall, pretzel wall and more. You can easily recreate your own for your next party. PEGBOARD DISPLAY WALL + Pegboard (I chose the 4ft square size at Lowes for $10 and spray painted it white) + Optional frame (I bought two 1x4’s for $5 each, cut 2 pieces 4ft long and 2 pieces 3.5ft long, stained minwax walnut, attached to pegboard with screws through the back). + Twine to string popcorn bags (or if you’re using the pegboard display for donuts, bagels or pretzels then use golf tees hot glued into holes from behind!) + Clothes pins to hang popcorn bags + Popcorn bags TICKET BOOTH + Tickets + Ticket Booth (optional) CONCESSION STAND + Popcorn Machine (optional) + Popcorn + Popcorn flavors (for guests to get creative!) + Candy (boxes rather than bags for movie theater vibes!) + Soda (bottles rather than cans) + Napkins + Cupcake toppers & Plates (if its a birthday celebration) + Reused boxes and spray painted them white for guests to easily carry their snacks I hope you have as much fun at your party as we did! I’d love if you tagged me @silvertoothfarmhome so I can see your At-Home Movie Theater too!! In reflecting on the party, Ezra said that “the best part of the night was eating candy with my friends.” After all, people are what matter most! 42

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LEEâ€™S SUMMIT

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

South Lea Addition

$145,000

$156,750

108%

1.1

Mission Ridge

$170,000

$171,000

100%

Twin Creek

$210,000

100%

Windemere

$210,000

$225,000

107%

Raintree Lake

$248,000

$255,000

103%

White Ridge Farms

$269,900

$270,000

100%

Cheddington

$255,000

100%

Stoney Creek Estates

$279,500

$267,000

95%

Sterling Hills

$270,000

$277,000

103%

Arborwalk

$330,000

100%

Brooks Farm

$325,000

$318,500

98%

Meadows of Winterset

$325,000

100%

Meadows at Summit Ridge

$329,900

$335,850

105%

New Build

Longview Farm

$345,000

$335,000

97%

Belmont Farms

$355,000

$352,500

99%

140

Parkwood at Stoney Creek

$350,000

100%

Bridlewood

$359,900

$350,000

97%

New Longview

$365,000

$370,000

101%

Hawthorne Ridge

$374,810

100%

New Build

Saddlebrook

$375,000

$386,500

103%

Lake Winnebago

$408,900

$396,000

97%

Summit View Farms

$409,000

100%

New Build

Summit Crossings

$365,000

$370,000

101%

Highland Meadows

$415,000

$407,250

98%

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100%

New Build

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M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

PIÑLLAMA

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