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OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER
Stacey Smith | stacey.smith@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Letter from the Editor WITH EVERY CHANGE OF SEASON, THE FEELING OF A FRESH BEGINNING ARISES IN ME. I love everything about fall. The leaves changing, crisp air, fire pits, pumpkin anything, jackets and the Chiefs—what’s not to love? The hope and change of a new season is welcomed a little more this year in our home. We are ready to make some new family traditions enjoying our city and the outdoors in a different way. In this issue, we share about bringing back the front porch gatherings. Being out front invites conversation and relationship with neighbors or walkers passing by. I have been so lucky to live in consecutively wonderful neighborhoods that all have
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a great sense of community and relationship with neighbors. Some of the best evenings can be an impromptu driveway get-together around a fire-pit with the kids running around playing in the yards. This year has definitely been a year of trials and division as a country and world, and it can be discouraging watching the news and scrolling our social media feeds. It feels like the whole country is fighting and at odds. But what I have found is when we step away from the news and interact with people face-to-face with friends and
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Building Green JIM KOSTUSIK IS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF REDSTONE HOMES, INC., A LOCAL CUSTOM HOME BUILDING COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES. Since 2004, he has been transforming dreams and ideas on blueprints into quality award-winning homes requiring substantially less energy than standard code built homes. Kostusik has always had a passion for building and the environment, receiving his Certified Green Professional Designation in 2009 through the National Association of Home Builders. Since then, Kostusik has used his knowledge, experience and technology to provide the most energy-efficient homes to meet the wants, needs and budget of his clients. You don’t have to sacrifice looks for energy efficiency either— incorporating green building into your current or future home has never been easier or more cost-effective. “The most important features of an energy efficient home include the outside shell of the home, heating and cooling aspects, efficient lighting, appliances and the use of renewable energy,” says Kostusik. The Home Energy Rating System, or HERS, is the industry standard by which energy efficiency of a home is measured. An energy auditor takes every aspect of construction into account and calculates a home’s energy performance by giving it a rating. Existing homes typically land between 110-150, and new code built homes typically receive a rating of 100 on the HERS index. “A home with a 0 rating is called a Net Zero home, which is defined as a home that produces as much energy as it consumes,” Kostusik says. “I recently completed my first Net Zero home in 2019, which is a milestone I’m very proud to achieve.” Utilizing the sun by positioning the rear of the home facing south to southwest and by incorporating larger soffits (the overhang of the roof beyond the house) is crucial for optimum heating and cooling needs. “The sun can better shine indoors in the winter while offering shade in the summer. Facing the rear of the home in this direction is also ideal for solar panel placement—to better conceal the solar panels and to allow them to produce the maximum amount of energy. CONTINUED >
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Solar energy power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Lowering the overall energy demand in the home reduces the number of solar panels needed. The sun is a tremendous untapped energy source just waiting to be harvested.” The SIPS panels Kostusik uses, also known as structural insulated panels, are four times more efficient than a standard 2 by 4-foot wall. “SIPS panels allow less air infiltration into and out of the home and are more soundproof to the many outside noises that surround us today. They also have less environmental impact due to less wood needed to construct the walls versus a standard construction wall, not to mention the time saved on the construction schedule when building with SIPS. I’ve built several homes in the greater Kansas City area that incorporate SIPS panels, including my own home.” Heating and cooling is another major aspect that can lower the HERS rating and add efficiency to the home. “A geothermal heat pump, also known as a ground source heat pump, is a central heating and cooling system that transfers heat to and from the ground. It uses the earth constantly without any intermittency as a heat source in the winter and a heat sink in the summer. Geothermal heat pumps are the most efficient and operate at the lowest operating cost, giving up to five units of heat for every single unit of energy used.” Lighting and appliances are another important factor in dramatically reducing energy needs. “High-efficiency appliances can save an average of 30 percent energy each year. LED bulbs can also greatly impact overall electrical usage—they use far less energy than a standard incandescent bulb, operating at lower temperatures, and have recently become much more affordable.” In the end, it’s up to clients to decide if they want to reduce their carbon footprint. “Technology is constantly changing—I’m always striving to bring the best options to my clients so they can be educated about the decisions in front of them when building a new home. The choice is theirs, and when one makes an educated decision, it’s usually the best one with the most satisfaction.”
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“ The choice is theirs, and when one makes an e d u c a t e d d e c i s i o n , i t ’s usuall y the best one with t h e m o s t s a t i s f a c t i o n .”
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fall book list ARTICLE JANINE KLUCKHOHN
IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S ALREADY OCTOBER! The days of
first glance a genre makes you pause or think it’s not for you, give
reading by the beach or on the dock are over, and now it’s time to
it a second look before you pass it up. Some of these books may
cuddle up with a blanket and turn on the fireplace. When I started
scare you; some may give you hope; while others may leave you
@DowntoGettheFictionOn on Instagram, I found so many great
with a call to action, but each book I have read and recommend!
books in different genres of which I would have previously rolled
Grab your blanket, break out the apple crisp, buffalo chicken dip
my eyes. I would have never imagined I would enjoy fantasy or
and grab one of these six book recommendations. If you would like
speculative fiction, but I’ve found I will read anything as long as
to see more recommendations, please check out my account on
it’s well written, has a good plot and strong characters. My recom-
Instagram. Also, check out @CityLifeStyle on Instagram as I will be
mendations this month are from a wide variety of genres, so if at
recommending a new book early each month.
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two
A D U LT F I C T I O N / FA N TA S Y
YO U N G A D U LT
THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA
THIS IS MY AMERICA
Linus Baker is a strait-laced, no non-
Seven years ago, the Beaumont fam-
sense case worker for the Department in
ily was torn to pieces when James, the
Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is content
patriarch, was put on death row for a
making his reports and going home to
crime they are certain he did not com-
his cat, Calliope. That is until Extremely
mit. Every week since his conviction,
Upper Management forces him to take
Tracy Beaumont, a 17-year-old high
on a highly classified case to travel to an
school student, sends a letter to the
orphanage filled with the most mystical
Innocence X Project pleading with them
creatures managed by an equally myste-
to take on her father’s case. All these
rious Arthur Parnassus. Linus begins to
years later, she’s still yet to receive a
find his edges soften as he learns more
response. When the police show up to
about this orphanage and all of those who
arrest her track star brother, Jamal, for
inhabit it. This book is a masterpiece of
another crime, she is determined to not
whimsy and humor while simultaneously
let the system fail them twice. This is
dealing with deeper topics like love and
My America is a deep story about the
the equality of others. While I am not a
injustices in America. Part social jus-
fantasy reader, I fell in love with this vivid,
tice story and part mystery romance, I
imaginative and heartwarming book.
recommend readers of all ages take the
Don’t let the fantasy element scare you,
time to meet the Beaumonts.
this book is perfection from page 1!
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THRILLER/SUSPENSE
CONTEMPORARY FICTION
DON’T LOOK FOR ME Molly Clark’s life is messy. Her family
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THE BRILLIANT LIFE OF EUDORA HONEYSETT
is falling apart; her kids don’t want her
Eudora Honeysett is in her twilight
around; her husband could be having
years and after 85 years of a hard life,
an affair, and there is a cloud of blame
she’s ready to call it a wrap. She likes
floating over her from five years ago.
to keep to herself and is used to a life
One night during a storm her car breaks
of routine and independence. That is
down, and she is left having to walk for
until Rose, a rambunctious and unique
help. Alone with her thoughts, she feels
9-year-old, moves in next door. If you
the pull to just walk away from the ones
love a curmudgeon and precocious chil-
she loves who all seem to be miserable
dren, this is the one for you! The story
in her company. When Molly doesn’t
alternates between present day and
come home, that one night could for-
Eudora’s past which gives it a fresh spin
ever haunt the Clark family. This sus-
on a familiar genre. Filled with humor
penseful thriller is a fast-paced page
and heart, the characters are ones you’re
turner. I was never quite sure who to
sure to fall in love with. In a time when
root for and what was going to happen
so many people are feeling isolated, this
next. Told in alternating points of view,
book was a great reminder to stay con-
the story is filled with twists and turns
nected and the importance of cultivating
that will make it hard to stop reading!
and maintaining relationships.
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C U LT U R A L F I C T I O N
S P E C U L AT I V E FICTION
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THE YEAR OF THE WITCHING In puritanical Bethel, the Prophet is
Set in Senegal, Ibrahimah is a 6-year
sacred and his word is the law. Outside
old boy who loves his close-knit fam-
the strict lands of Bethel, is the Darkwood,
ily. He and his mother are heartbroken
a forbidden forest haunted by the death
when he’s sent to Dakar to live with
of four witches. Immanuelle Moore has
Marabout Ahmed, a well-known reli-
always lived her life according to the
gious teacher. There he finds himself
prophet but in the shadow of her mother
sleeping on a cardboard mat with his
who broke vows and brought shame
older cousin and the other boys while
upon her family before her death. While
spending their days roaming the city
there have always been rumors that her
streets as they beg for money for his
mother was a witch, Immanuelle finds
teacher. This powerful story taught me
herself drawn into the Darkwoods and
about a culture and part of the world I
begins to uncover more truths about her
didn’t know much about. One thing I love
mother, the church and the witches. Is
about reading is it can transport you to
there a better month to read a story
places you’d likely never be able to visit.
about witches than October? This is
While at times brutally heartbreaking,
dark and atmospheric story is a mix of
the story is filled with hope and love. I
fantasy, horror and historical fiction. If
thought about Ibrahimah and his friends
you’re a fan of The Handmaids Tale, I
when I wasn’t reading, and this book will
would recommend you grab this book!
stick with me long after I finished.
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Before the pandemic, they also offered a choir,
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that has been in place almost 20 years now.”
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The staff seeks to meet the physical, intellectual,
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THIS TIME OF YEAR, I FIND MYSELF
game nights; this fall, I expect the changes
EXCITED FOR PREPARING OUR HOME
to continue and that we will be doing more
FOR THE CHILLY MONTHS AHEAD. Even
front porch chats rather than indoor cocktail
before the air gets crisp I get busy washing
hours. Whatever may come with the chilly air
air-conditioning then social distancing and
throw blankets, replacing worn out couch
I do know one thing…we still need people,
mask wearing but, whatever the reason, I
pillows and digging out those yummy smell-
and it can still be just as wonderful to gather
believe that we have a wonderful opportu-
ing candles. It makes me want to stock up on
together! The question that I’ve been asking
nity to bring back the front porch tradition
coffee and hot cocoa to share with friends
myself is “how can our family pivot with
into our modern reality. So, this fall, instead
when they gather in our home.
the times and continue to gather, visit with
of turning my attention into our living room, I
friends, meet for coffee, share dinners and
am looking to my front porch (and backyard)
celebrate in life milestones?”
in preparation for gathering with people
Although I am still inclined to do those things, this year is a bit different as the world of social distancing has changed our abilities
Priceless are the stories that our grand-
there. Here are a few of my ideas for creating
to gather with friends and family like we used
parents tell of the days when they would sit
an outdoor space to be used well into the
to. Much like this past summer where we did
on their front porch waving to neighbors and
cold winter months. You can also continue
more backyard pool hangouts and bike rides
visiting with friends. In those days front porch
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instead of indoor dinner birthday parties and
sitting had more to do with the absence of
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P U T T I N G T O G E T H E R YO U R G AT H E R I N G S PAC E …
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garage, a yard, a little corner under a tree. Pick a spot and plant some chairs there (6 feet apart these days). Our Adirondack Chairs are an old version from World Market, but any outdoor chair will do. If you have a covered space then don’t be
building your
afraid to pull out those indoor chairs too. It’s charming to see repurposed wooden dining room chairs sitting on a covered porch. Be creative!
own new memories with old
Somewhere to sit… Even if you don’t have a front porch, you might have a
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Something to feel… Instantly give your outdoor space the feeling of indoors with an outdoor rug. It seriously changes everything by making the space like a living room! I get my budget friendly outdoor rugs from Boutique Rugs, but you can find
front porch
them at any price point. Include a pillow or blanket for warmth, and when the days get really cold a patio heater is a major bonus.
t r a d i t i o n s .” 3
Something to see… Bring on the layering of flowers, pumpkins or candles to bring the space to life! I like to work with different heights and textures (here I placed my chrysanthemums in bushel baskets from Hobby Lobby and placed them on stools to elevate them to eye level). The possibilities are endless so be creative and have fun!
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Something to eat… Fill a basket with caramel apples on sticks, kettle corn in brown paper bags, coffee or tea in paper travel cups. I love using baskets and trays to easily transport items from my kitchen to the outdoor space. Keep it practical. If your porch is covered then everything can live outside all season long. If your gathering place is open to the elements then designate a spot indoors, such as a corner in your coat closet, to store your outdoor pillows and blanket on those dewy nights and rainy days. Then, you’ll always know where they are when it’s time to pull them out as friends come by. Here’s to building your own new memories with old front porch traditions!
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CARAMEL APPLE RECIPE + 4 Granny Smith apples, stems removed and chilled + 11-ounce package of soft caramel candies, unwrapped + 2 tablespoons heavy cream + Parchment lined cookie sheet + Wooden Apple Skewer Sticks Caramel made from scratch just can’t be beat! However, sugar is tricky to work with, so this time I chose to use the “halfway homemade” approach to save myself the stress. First, prep apples by washing off the wax coating with soap and water. Remove stems and chill apples in the refrigerator until ready to use (having cold apples is key!). Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Unwrap individual caramel candies and place in a microwave safe bowl. Add cream. Microwave for one minute and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir and repeat every 30 seconds until melted. Dip apples into melted caramel and let the excess drip off before placing them on the lined cookie sheet. Chill until set.
P O P C O R N B AG S + Brown paper lunch bags + Scissors + Popcorn or kettle corn Cut off the top 1/3 of your paper bag. Using both hands, slowly roll the bag down until you come to the desired height. I love when the bags are imperfect in shape and size, so don’t be worried if they all look different! Fill each bag with popcorn and share with friends. 32
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S TAC K E D PUMPKIN TOPIARY + 3 faux foam pumpkins (1 small, 1 medium and 1 large) + 1 wood dowel rod (measure the height of your stacked pumpkins and add 12 inches) + Faux magnolia leaves (or any real or faux greenery) + Box cutter or kitchen knife + Hot glue gun To create stacked pumpkins for your planter simply remove the stems from your large and medium sized pumpkin. A kitchen knife did the trick for removing my pumpkin stems. Take your large pumpkin and push the wood dowel rod through the bottom center and out where the stem was removed. Then push the rod through the bottom center of the medium pumpkin and out where the stem was removed. Finally add the small pumpkin on top making sure the rod doesn’t push through the stem. Leave about 12-18 inches of the dowel rod sticking out of the bottom of the large (bottom) pumpkin. Trim if the rod is too long. I simply snapped mine off without the need of a tool. The extended rod is then used to push through the soil of your planter to stabilize and support the pumpkin stack. To finish, hot glue faux greens between the pumpkin layers. You can even use real leaves found around your yard, but they might need to be replaced mid-season as they dry out. My pumpkin topiary is now going into its third season and still looks great! CityLifestyle.com/JohnsonCounty
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FOOD & WINE
ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL VERSLUIS
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BOURGMONT WINERY IN SOUTHERN JOHNSON COUNTY BRINGS NAPA VALLEY TO THE HEARTLAND. Their spacious venue is a transformed equestrian complex with warm wood panelings, grand chandeliers and beautiful views of the expansive 160-acre vineyard and 15-acre lake, perfect for weddings and private events. Their locally planted and sourced wine includes both modern wines for every palate and unique wines made from historic heirloom grapes. Alex Bergman is the director of wine operations at Bourgmont. “We love wine, plants, and beautiful landscapes, and the wine industry has all three,” Bergman says. “Our goal has always been to make exceptional wines in Kansas. We desire to recapture the love Midwesterners have had for wine for generations beginning in the 1800s. We want to find the grapes that grow best here. It took a thousand years for the people of France and 120 years for the people of California, so we have all the patience in the world! The goal is to find the correct grapes, or perfect grapes to match our unique terroir. We have seen the incredible work of all the local wineries and want to do our small part in the creation of great Kansas wine. “The atmosphere is bucolic, educational and beautiful. When you drive onto our property, a stunning view of vineyards and orchards surround our lake. In a converted equestrian facility, our tasting room, production facility and event space invite you in. Live music, events and wine tastings occur on our patio where you can view the sunrise and set over two lakes. Our staff has extraordinary passion and cares a little too much about wine—they love to talk.” The name of their winery honors the first winemaker in Kansas. “People have been making wines in this area for generations. We wanted to honor the local traditions and the first person in recorded history to make wine here—his name was Étienne de Veniard, Sieur de Bourgmont, a French voyager and explorer. He made summer wine from the local grapes in 1724. Since we use a combination of old world and new world winemaking grapes and techniques, we thought it would be a natural fit.” The vineyard consists of 10 different grape varieties, with rosé topping the list. “We make three rosés utilizing traditional winemaking styles and heirloom grapes. They run from bone-dry to semi-sweet. The most popular of which is our dry St. Vincent. A grape may make a different wine each year because we let the grapes decide what wine they will make—this occurs because the weather in Kansas is never the same, but we can make good wine in every style.”
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Two new event spaces recently opened to allow ample room for socially distanced events and wine tastings. “We have just opened our new barrel room and wine cellar for small gatherings and micro-weddings that has beautiful views of our barrels and wine as they age and mature. The space allows enough room for everyone to socially distance responsibly. Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of our guests and staff. We will continually seek new opportunities, and we look to add more outdoor spaces in the future. “We are most excited for our new vineyards and orchards coming online. New products are thrilling and stave off complacency. We never want to be content and are always experimenting to find the next great wine for our customers. We continually plant new grape and apple types to discover the perfect
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fit. Our orchard is filled with heirloom and unique apples for production of hard cider— our plantings include 19 types of grapes, 25 types of apples and three types of pears. We always innovate but are informed by the past.” In early October, Bourgmont will host a release party with live music and food trucks for their 2019 Chambourcin and their 2019 Vignoles. For more information on upcoming events and venue rentals, visit bourgmont.com. CityLifestyle.com/JohnsonCounty
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OUR TOWN
Exploring the Neighborhood ARTICLE JULIE BURTON
WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN OVERLAND PARK THE SWEET SPOT WILL BE HERE SOON. You know the sweet spot. It’s the perfect weather in Kansas City. Cooler air, warm sunshine, and the city explodes in color. You can’t help but go outdoors. And you should go outdoors because as pop culture says, “Winter is coming.” There’s one neighborhood that’s becoming the jewel of KC. Take a walk through Downtown Overland Park and see why this old neighborhood is exploding its own colors. Downtown Overland Park has shopping (bring a mask), and restaurants (bring a mask there, too) and little charms you’ll find when taking it in on foot. The best part? Downtown Overland Park is filled with small business owners. There are very few “chain” stores or restaurants. Pick your starting point, wear good shoes, and keep an eye out for these landmarks in the heart of Overland Park. 42
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THE RIO THEATRE 80th and Floyd The Historic Overland Theater was built in 1946. At the time, the sidewalks along 80th Street were made of wood. The price of tickets was 20 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. What’s amazing about this old theatre is it still looks the same as it did in 1946. Some renovations have occurred through the years, but the original appearance remains intact. In 1988, the city purchased the building to ensure its history was preserved. The name was changed to The Rio Theatre in 2000. It operates as a vintage single-screen theater showing independent films and documentaries. The theatre is temporarily closed, but the exterior of the building is a good example of Art Deco design, featuring glass block, porthole windows, geometric tile, curved walls, tubular steel decoration and mirrored columns. THE SANTA FE TRAIL MARKER 80th and Santa Fe Drive The historic Santa Fe and Oregon-California Trails are one of the most historic places in Johnson County. There is little physical evidence of the hundreds of thousands of travelers who crossed the area but monuments and signs still mark these historic routes.
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In 1902, the Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution began a campaign to place markers along the Santa Fe Trail in the state of Kansas. It was the first state to begin a campaign to mark the Santa Fe Trail. The Daughters used red granite boulders of varying sizes for the markers. By 1906, the Daughters raised enough money for 86 markers to be placed through Kansas. One of those markers sits in the center of Downtown Overland Park. This marker is the first of five Santa Fe markers placed in Johnson County, Kansas. STRANG CARRIAGE HOUSE Thompson Park William B. Strang, Jr. is the founder of Overland Park. He purchased 600 acres of land in 1905 and developed the Strang Railroad Line, an electric interurban railroad, which become the center hub of Overland Park. The Strang Railroad provided convenient travel between downtown Kansas City and the suburbs. There is a bronze statue of Strang near 80th and Foster Street. The Carriage House was built to house carriages, automobiles, and a residence for Strang's personal driver. After Strang Line Railroad discontinued service in 1940, the Carriage House sat vacant for several decades until the city bought the property in the 1970s. In the 1990s, the building was renovated to serve as the office for the Overland Park Historical Society. The building has original external features, including most of the original clay tile roof. All the large exterior doors are original. The windows have been replaced, but still match the original appearance. Another note about this area of Downtown Overland Park— Thompson Park was once an airfield. STRANG HALL 80th and Marty Think chef-driven food court, but it's anything but a food courtfood court. Strang Hall has a little something for everyone with its four kitchens: Anousone (southeast Asian), Fenix (tacos reborn), Norcini (craft pizza and sandwiches) and Solstice (seasonally fresh). The Strang Bar features cocktails, wine, and beer from around the world. The bar is open to the outdoors, and this spot is what may grab your attention on your walk through Downtown Overland Park. The Strang Hall lawn is loaded with yard games, artificial turf, plenty of seating and a tower of stairs for kids to climb. Strang Hall is new in 2020, and it's in the center of the Edison District, a space with 100,000 square feet for offices. While you’re bellied up to the bar after a long walk, don’t forget to drink a toast to William B. Strang, Jr. Downtown Overland Park wouldn't exist without him. 44
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August is almost always a tough month for parties going through divorce or custody disputes. In many cases, parties have trouble agreeing on where the children will go to school. The parties might also have trouble agreeing on who is going to pay the cost of private school if the children do not go to public school. Prior to school beginning in August, many parties, unfortunately, end up in court on motions to modify or motions for contempt as it relates to these kinds of school issues. The litigation often involves where the children will go to school and who will be paying. Many custody schedules have it setup where custody exchange revolve around the beginning and ending of school days. In other words, many parents drop off the children at school. The other parent then often picks up the kids after school is over. With COVID-19, many school districts will not be opening up this Fall in a traditional sense. Instead, many school districts are going to be opening virtually. By opening virtually, many parents will now have to co-parent as it relates
to homeschooling their kids through an online program. Many school districts are making this decision due to safety reasons. With the spread of COVID-19, many school districts are concerned that students and teachers can quickly spread the virus. In some cases, the parties will now end up having more face-to-face encounters where they are exchanging the children because it cannot take place at school. Custody exchanges can be a source of dispute. One party could be late for an exchange. Sometimes, somebody does not show up. In other cases, parties might engage in verbal discourse that is not productive. As it relates to virtual schooling, one parent may have a concern that the other parent is not equipped or capable of handling virtual schooling during their custody time. Some parents might also be unable to do virtual schooling because they have to work. It might be that the children have to go with the other parent or the parties might need a tutor or childcare to assist with schooling. In other situations, one party might wish to send the children to a private school that is going to be open versus leaving them in the public school, which will not be open. In some cases,
parties might be able to agree. In other cases, they may not. For many parties, they might consider engaging in mediation or collaborative law to attempt to resolve these disputes. For others, they may end up having to file a motion to modify to change the existing custody schedule because no agreement can be reached. COVID-19 has been challenging on many levels. But the impact on custody cases with many schools not reopening is, unfortunately, going to be seen for many involved in the family court. Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters. Stange Law Firm, PC gives clients 24/7 access to their case through a secured online case tracker found on the website. They also give their clients their cell phone numbers. Call for a consultation today at 855-805-0595.
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DIY ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
Pumpkin Pe r fe c t i o n PUT THE CARVING TOOLS DOWN + CHECK OUT HOW YOU CAN ADD SOME PIZZAZZ TO YOUR PUMPKINS WITH JUST A PAINT BRUSH
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C R E E P Y C R AW L E R
REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
JOHNSON COUNTY
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
INDIAN HILLS
$7,565,000
$7,500,000
98%
1512
5
8.3
INDIAN HILLS
$8,250,000
$4,000,000
48%
608
5
5.2
THE FARM AT GARNET HILL
$3,100,000
$2,950,000
95%
6
5
4.2
DEER CREEK
$1,550,000
$1,525,000
98%
22
5
6.3
MILLS FARM
$1,425,000
$1,400,000
98%
63
6
6.2
HALLBROOK
$1,499,000
$1,385,000
92%
168
5
7.2
MILLS RANCH
$1,495,000
$1,355,000
90%
NEW
6
5.2
HIGHLANDS CREEK
$1,349,000
$1,315,000
97%
294
5
5.1
LEAWOOD
$1,375,000
$1,275,000
92%
110
5
5.2
REINHARDT ESTATES
$1,350,000
$1,220,000
90%
159
4
4.1
Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.STATISTICS from 8/1/2020 TO 8/31/2020. * DOM=Days on Market
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HOPS & VINE
Fall Brew PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
Beer Name: Oktoberfest Märzen Lager Brewery: Martin City Brewing Company Style: Märzen Style Lager Price tag: $5.50/16-ounce pour or $8/6-pack ABV: 5.8% What is the flavor: Enjoy notes of deep, nutty malt and warm spice complemented by a subtle caramel sweetness. The rich fall flavors meet a subtle hop bitterness for a delicious finish. Aroma: Toasted malt, warm spice and sweet caramel Would taste best with: The notes of spice and subtle sweetness behind our Oktoberfest Lager pair well with the saltiness of cheese and smoked meats, particularly sausage and chicken. We love pairing this brew with our Sausage and Peppers Pizza. Overall: This beer feels like the first football game of the season. The deep amber color and warm flavors will leave your taste buds cheering. Final Comments: A light and approachable lager, our Oktoberfest celebrates all that the autumn season has to offer. Cheers!
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Leslie Davis, president and owner of True Peace Financial Solutions, LLC, has over a decade of industry experience helping clients prepare to retire with confidence. Prior to opening the firm, she served as a business coach for more than 550 financial professionals and insurance agents across the country.
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