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An inspirational man has the incredible power and privilege of shaping and mentoring the young people in their lives to grow and mature in a multitude of ways. We can all probably think of a man that has had a big impact on us at one time or another. Whether it was someone pushing us to be a better version of ourselves, someone who sees the best in us, someone we look up to for guidance, or perhaps someone we don’t personally know but that inspires us by their greatness, we can recognize the influence these men have made on us. I can say without question that my father is my biggest role model and whom I constantly strive to emulate. He is a man of high character and is the most humble and selfless person I know. He listens to understand and doesn’t always have to be understood and is a natural peacemaker. His giving nature spills into every aspect of his life, and he never hesitates to give financially, with his talents and with his time. His is sensible, patient, even-tempered, wise, quick-witted, incredibly capable and hard working. He instilled the importance of having a strong work ethic and that I can accomplish anything that I am willing to work hard for. The love and adoration that he has for my mother after 51 years of marriage is the biggest blessing to our family and an incredible example to all of us. He makes it a point to create a special relationship with every one of his 10 children, their spouses and all 39 grandchildren. He perfectly embodies both strength and gentleness and has taught me many lessons in life. Among those is to always be humble and build others up instead of ourselves and that our character is revealed by the way we live and serve others instead of trying to build a name for ourselves. This month we are honoring men and their contribution to the betterment of our community. We are highlighting men who put themselves second, work hard and inspire others to do the same. To all of the men out there that are making a difference in someone’s life, big or small, we applaud you.

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Leawood Resident and Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Dr. Jayson Neil, was performing surgeries alongside Dominican scrub tech, Riky Garcia, when Garcia first approached him about doing mission work together in the Dominican Republic. “Riky was a translator for Good Samaritan Hospital in the Dominican and due to a great need, he was sent to the U.S. to be trained as a scrub tech” Dr. Neil shares. Garcia felt that Dr. Neil was a talented and compassionate surgeon, who would be a perfect surgeon for a mission trip. Dr. Neil was onboard to help and he shared with Garcia a checklist of criteria he would need to have in place in order to provide the safest care, things like a neurosurgeon on the ground there to prescreen patients and to provide adequate post-surgical care. Once the checklist was complete, Dr. Neil embarked upon his first mission trip to the Dominican, where he performed fifteen surgeries in one week on babies with Hydrocephalus, saving the lives of children that would otherwise have been terminal. In 2018, Dr. Neil began his foundation, the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation and he has continued his work with annual visits to the Dominican where he has made a tremendous impact in the lives of many families. “Parents there simply cannot afford this surgery, the cost of the equipment for just one shunt system is equal to the CONTINUED >

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average annual salary for most families in the Dominican. These families are desperate because they know their child will otherwise die,” he says. Dr. Neil describes the government in the Dominican Republic as grateful and helpful. “They provide transportation for the families to surgery, run ads with prominent physicians to raise awareness and the Good Samaritan Hospital there provides the operating rooms, nursing staff and anesthesia all at no cost,” he says. He shares that sadly, providing free care here in the U.S. can be quite challenging due to the corporate and medical legal system, and that providing this care in the Dominican is personally fulfilling. “I don’t have to worry about all of the things I worry about here. I have the opportunity to focus solely on providing care. They trust you, and you go and do the right thing, and all of a sudden life is just a lot simpler,” he says. Dr. Neil reflects on a little girl named Amelia that he operated on during his first trip who returned with her family to express their gratitude to him on his last visit. “She is this healthy little girl now, who is running around and counting in both English and Spanish,” he says. His plan is a long term one, to continue to build in the complexity of the surgeries his team can perform when they are there. “I want to continue to build something sustainable, to create something long lasting,” he shares. He plans to continue to bring tools like a high speed surgical drill that he can donate to the hospital that will allow him to provide a wider range of surgeries like removing brain tumors. He says “It seems inappropriate to have children dying when I can help by simply donating my skill set.” He encourages others to do the very same. “Everyone has skills that are unique to them that they can share, and it may also serve to inspire others. It’s a ripple effect really.” To get involved visit hofconnect.org and comment Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation in the notes.

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The Fuel House is any car enthusiasts dream. This premier automotive country club is located in the historic Olde Mill Properties building, which owner Hunter Saulsbury says he found with his father, Wylie, by mistake. “Wylie, my father, Jerry, my grandfather, and I were on a motorcycle ride and we missed our turn in downtown Bonner Springs. We followed the 32 Highway truck route and bam! There was the building,” says Saulsbury. The building was formerly Tiblow Mill, a nearly forgotten 100-year-old building named after the city of Tiblow, now known today as Bonner Springs. They immediately saw the potential of this structure that others for decades couldn’t. “Wylie has been in construction for a long time—when he saw the building, he knew this would be his next project if he could get it for the right price. The building had been vacant for quite some time, and there wasn’t a single toilet, light or HVAC unit that worked. It has taken a lot of work to open.” Much like restoring a classic car, Tiblow Mill was brought back to life better than before. CONTINUED >

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“The original vision and inspiration was Wylie’s—he wanted an intimate place to host business meetings, entertain clients and just hang out with like-minded professionals. While that is still the basic premise of the Fuel House, we have worked to continue adding amenities to improve the experience, such as an in-house mechanic, detailer, restaurant, brewery, golf simulator and hobby shop. We want to have something for everyone.” Located in the same building and open to the public is an outdoor activities space with lawn games, Ten and Two coffee bar, Quentin’s BBQ and Sides, Olde Mill Ice Cream, Outfield Beer Company and Grip’n’rip KC, all separate businesses that work very closely with each other and add to the experience. There’s a fully private side to the Fuel House with an automotive event space, gallery and co-op work space where members can not only work on cars, but relax, watch the game and enjoy a drink inside their fully stocked private lounge that’s open 24/7. Members are of all ages and different backgrounds, but all are united by their passion for cars. “Having access to the members lounge, indoor car wash, members work area, cigar lounge and pool table are fantastic perks of membership, however, the network is a great perk as well—the members here are just great people. We also do a lot of fun member events such as wine tastings, go-kart track rentals, member track days and private movie premieres. We try to do a lot of unique things that appeal to the members. “The Fuel House is hard to describe—it’s more of an experience! There are always projects going on, so people seem to never get bored. It’s a classy yet industrial space where nothing is perfect, but that is what makes it great.” Their Cars and Coffee event takes place the second Saturday of each month through October, with an open house to explore the venue from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, visit thefuelhouse.com.

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“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Probably because I wasn’t good at taking orders,” he laughs. “I never expected any of this.” So how did this burgeoning franchise get its start? Back in 2011, Moore was focused on cutting grass, not pizza – running a landscaping business he founded and operated out of his home. But food and beer were never far from his mind. Moore had grown up in the restaurant industry. His family owns the Martin City staple, Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse, where Moore worked from age ten until he headed off to study accounting at UMKC. And beer had always been a passion project. He’d been homebrewing for years with his friend and future business partner, Chance Adams. At the time, Moore had recently purchased a vacant building in Martin City, intended to serve as the storage facility and office for his landscaping business. But shortly after taking possession, Moore and Adams had an idea: why not turn their passion project into a business plan? And on June 3rd, 2011, the first Martin City Brewing Company – launched as a brewpub – opened its doors at 500 East 135th Street. Less than three years later, Martin City Pizza and Taproom opened right next door. The new location featured an on-site microbrewery, which allowed the introduction of Martin City’s initial line of beers, including their flagship brew, the Belgian Blonde. As for food, Martin City Brewing Company is known for their Neapolitan pizzas. And for good reason: they are pure pleasure on a plate. But don’t sleep on the rest of the menu. “We had insane foodies in that kitchen from day one,” notes Moore. “They were pretty much given wild abandon to do whatever they could to make the food memorable. We spent a lot of time on the pizza and I’m very proud of it and how it has developed.” In 2021, the original Martin City location, now re-branded as CONTINUED >

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Coast to Coast Pub, brought in Chef Dan Uche, who spent 25 years at Bristol. Uche has turned the former brew pub into a sneaky spot for some top-level seafood. Be sure to stop in to sample the Rappahannock oysters, flown in fresh from Virginia. The tuna tartare and fried catfish are also standouts. Looking to get in a little lake time? About 35 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, nestled between Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit, sits Lake Lotawana. This burgeoning town is becoming quite the hot spot for a weekend getaway. It’s also the setting for Station 7, Martin City Brewing Company’s newest pizza and taproom concept. Situated just off Highway 7 at the former site of a gas station (thus the name), Station 7 includes a sprawling, dog-friendly, outdoor patio complete with yard games and live music. Early birds will enjoy Love, Coffee, which serves up morning treats like breakfast burritos and cinnamon rolls along with a hot cup of joe. Moore, who has four children, all under the age of 11, notes that his foray into coffee is directly tied to his lack of sleep. “We opened our first Love, Coffee location in Lee’s Summit about four years ago and started roasting about six months ago. With a bunch of restaurants and small children to wrangle, I found myself drinking less beer and more coffee, so it became an interest,” he chuckles. More of a night owl than an early riser? Station 7 is open late (10pm Sun-Thurs, 11pm Fri-Sat), for those looking for a bite before bed. So, beyond delicious food and beer, what’s the secret behind Martin City Brewing Company’s steady expansion? For Matt Moore, it starts with attitude. “What we preach is to really care about our customers, make that human connection. The message to my kids and my staff is just to be better today than you were yesterday. Whatever happened yesterday, learn from that.” Depending on where you live, there’s a Martin City Brewing Company located nearby. From Mission Farm to Martin City. From Lee’s Summit to Lenexa and Lake Lotawana. If you’re looking for a cold beer, a great meal, friendly staff, and owners that truly care about the community they serve, look no further. Find out more at martincitybrewingcompany.com

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DeJuan Bonds discovered his passion for cutting hair at the young age of 14. The craft, which he’s been doing for 26 years and calls an expression of art, never ceases to bring him daily joy. “I really like taking the head canvas and trying to give you the look that you desire,” Bonds said. Bonds is the owner of The Purple Label Barbershop in Overland Park. He calls his business an old-school barbershop with a new-school flare. He provides all the oldschool services that some barbershops have stopped doing such as hot towel shaves and razor shaves. Bonds said he works hard to make sure any customer that walks into his business leaves feeling confident and accepted. “I love the challenge of making sure that I can change and make someone happy with the hair cut or style,” Bonds said. Growing up in a house with four kids, there wasn’t always money for frequent haircuts, which inspired Bonds to pick up his mom’s clippers and cut his brother’s hair. He admits that the first cut didn’t go very well, but he soon became determined to get better. “I was like okay I want to try it again, so I just kept playing with it, and thank God for my aunt that had a couple of boys. She didn’t care, she was like just cut their hair so they were my practice heads,” Bonds said. He became known for his hair cutting skills as he got older and would soon make his dreams of owning a barbershop a reality. Purple Label is a spin-off of Bonds’ original barbershop opened in 1997 called Napps. It was located on the west side of Olathe, which had many members of the African-American and Hispanic communities. Having a diverse clientele was important to him when he moved to his current location at 11934 West 119th Street and re-named the business Purple Label. “I wanted to service everyone, it didn’t matter to me because I knew I had the skill set to cut any type of head that came in,” Bonds said. Bonds has become known for cutting hair for many of the Kansas City Chiefs players, including Patrick Mahomes. He first began cutting hair for former Chiefs player Tony Richardson who Bonds would later develop a friendship with. He then started cutting hair for Bam Morris and would later become the barber for many other notable players such as Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and Travis Kelce. Bonds has traveled with the team to training camp and other events and even flew out to cut Patrick Mahomes’ hair before his wedding and before Super Bowl 2020. CONTINUED > JUNE 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / L E AWO O D

While being the barber for notable Kansas City Chiefs players is a plus, Bonds said the bread and butter of his business is cutting hair for members of the community from all circles. “I’m not just the barber to these guys, I’m the barber for everybody,” Bonds said. “I don’t want you to feel like you have to be a certain person or certain type to come to Purple Label.” Bonds said his clients range in age from one to 100. He recently opened The MOL, which stands for the Members Only Lounge. The business is a members lounge for Purple Label clientele to socialize and network with other businessmen. Bonds said the business is a great place for members to get some work done while also having access to private lockers to keep liquor in for happy hour or evening cocktails. The MOL is also available as a small event space. No matter what business he’s running, Bonds said nothing brings him more joy than being a part of the community and meeting different types of people.

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B DRM S

B AT H S

HALLBROOK FARMS

$2,300,000

$2,100,000

91%

178

6.3

THE WOODS ESTATES

$1,995,000

$1,945,000

97%

517

5.2

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,945,000

$1,925,000

99%

198

5.2

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,699,950

$1,700,000

100%

4.1

HALLBROOK SOUTH VILLAGE

$1,750,000

$1,625,000

92%

4.2

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,499,000

$1,500,000

100%

4.1

PAVILIONS

$1,399,000

$1,475,000

105%

4.2

TUSCANY RESERVE

$1,325,000

100%

4.2

TUSCANY RESERVE VILLAGE

$1,225,000

$1,249,000

102%

3.1

MANORS AT MISSION FARMS

$1,150,000

$1,142,500

99%

3.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. STATISTICS from 04/01/2022 TO 04/30/2022. * DOM=Days on Market

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