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WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? My personal style is very classic/traditional. I had so much fun helping our son Walter pick out his first suit earlier this year! My favorite time of year is in the Fall and Spring, when I can wear jeans and a pullover.

SANDY BEACHES, HIGH RISES, LAKES OR MOUNTAIN AIR- WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GET AWAY? We have a favorite white, powder sugar sand beach near Sarasota, FL called Crescent Beach, and our favorite mountainair getaway is Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, CO. If I had to choose a favorite, I‘d pick hiking in the clean mountain air!

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Letter from the Publisher BELIEVE IT OR NOT, FASHION AND STYLE PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN OUR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. It is important to note, however, the difference between fashion and style and how they work together.

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Fashion takes our attention away from ourselves, and style brings our attention directly

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ual choices and selections that becomes a direct reflection of who you are. We show the world more insight into who we are as individuals by the clothing selections we make and the style that we create for ourselves. Fashion is temporary and is a bigger reflection of what society is accepting. From the time I was a little girl, I was fascinated with fashion. I’m not sure of the exact reason. I suspect it was in part because my mom opened up the world of creativity that I instinctively enjoyed by letting me become involved with the process of sewing our clothes. The majority of clothing that my three sisters and I wore was handmade by my mom. She would always ask for my input on selecting pattern selections from the Simplicity catalogs and then fabric colors and prints. The endless possibilities of outfits that could be created from one pattern alone garnered so much excitement. It was like an artist with a blank canvas and endless paint colors and brushes. We enjoyed coordinating Holly Hobby fashion-styled prairie dresses to ponchos, jumpsuits, capes,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2021

FEATURES 16 Mixed Can Match How to mix decor styles and still achieve a unified space

20 Savoring the smoothie business New leaders desire to grow chain and help improve the health of others

24 Inspired by Fall Anchora Bella brings you the stand out outfits and trends for fall fashion

44 Your Vision Matters Dr. Clifford Stock embodies the spirit

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CORE BALANCE YOGA CENTER CELEBRATES A NEW LOCATION Core Balance Yoga Center, a 10 year old yoga studio in Lee’s Summit, has moved to a new location, right in the center of town at Langsford and 291. New students can try out 21 consecutive days of yoga for only $49. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. The teachers are highly trained and offer outstanding guidance for your yoga practice. More information can be found on their website at www. corebalanceyoga.com and on their Facebook page as well.

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Signs And Symptoms Of Childhood Asthma Asthma is the leading cause of long-term illness in children, affecting about 7 million kids in the United States. Those numbers have been going up, and experts aren’t sure why. Most children have their first symptoms by age 5, but Asthma can begin at any age. If your child has Asthma, their lungs and airways can easily get inflamed when they have a cold or are around things like pollen. The symptoms may make it hard for your child to do everyday activities or sleep.

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Not all children have the same asthma symptoms. A child may even have different symptoms from one episode to the next. Signs and symptoms of Asthma in children include:

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LOCAL FOUNDERY FINDS NEW HOME IN HEART OF LEE’S SUMMIT While many businesses have been in survival mode during the nearly year-and-a-half pandemic, the guys at the Local Foundery had different plans: expand and grow. Dave Eames and Ben Wine are moving the Local Foundery from 307 SW Market to 15 SE Third St., site of the former Summit Sports. The duo plans to continue selling locally made and sourced gifts and “found” items, as well as introducing a new Foundery Market, when they open the new location in late August.

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

STYLE FALL IS GIVING US ALL THE FEELS FOR FASHION, FAMILY, AND A LITTLE RELAXATION. Whether you are looking to refresh your closet with some local boutique finds, gather the family for a unique photo shoot, or unplug for a pamper-friendly experience, we have you covered.

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MIXING HOME DECOR STYLES CAN BE INTIMIDATING, BUT

Styles and trends come and go, but if you’re like me you still have

IT’S ACTUALLY EASIER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK. Has your

a few original things that have meaning to you.

style evolved over the years? Maybe you have one great piece

The goal to keep in mind when mixing styles is to create a

of furniture you can’t part with, but it no longer fits within your

space that the eyes and mind can view as a whole. This means

decor style. Have you inherited a grandmother’s piano or table?

we need to achieve a cohesive and unified space.

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HERE ARE SOME EASY TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED. 1. Choose a limited color palette. A good mantra to remember is to repeat the same colors throughout the space to keep items in the room together. By just choosing a few of your favorite colors for your decor, will help the rooms throughout your home feel unified no matter what variation in decor style you have going on. 2. Make the largest decor item or the "oddball" piece the focus point. Don't try to hide the piece that doesn't look like the rest of your decor. I encourage you to make it a focal point and work around it. The goal here is to make it a wow factor in your space. It's special after all. 3. Choose unifying patterns to add consistency to a space. One motif or shape can really bring a room together so it doesn't appear scattered. Along with this try to group like items if they are small. Too many smallscale items spread out can look cluttered. Try displaying at different levels, like using a book to elevate. 4. I always say it's great to mix wood tones but when mixing decor styles you will want to make the room feel more cohesive while keeping the wood tones close. Consider painting outdated, damaged, or the wrong wood color items for your newly decorated space. Chalk paint is very beginner-friendly and no sanding or priming is required. You can transform a favorite family hand me down in no time. 5. Try to choose a theme and stick to it without going overboard. Then over time add to your space with decor accessories in this theme. Right now trending is Modern Farmhouse, contemporary and boho. You can mix several styles together if you carefully curate your colors, textures and only buy what you love. Remember design styles & decorating rules are never written in stone. It's your home so you are allowed to bend and break the rules. Just keep what brings you joy, love, and peace. Rehome items that no longer serve you. It feels so good to only have things that have meaning and create a beautiful space for you, & family to come home to. Questions about how you can mix and match with your own home? Melissa would love to offer suggestions: email her at veryvioletboutique@gmail.com or visit her at Very Violet or Ivy Sparrow Boutique in Downtown Lee’s Summit. CityLifestyle.com/LeesSummit

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“Every smoothie we serve has 20 grams of protein,” Kevin says. “It can serve as an alternative to a fast-food selection.” He says they have cleaned up the offerings by eliminating all unnecessary ingredients in the smoothies and supplements, and they offer products not found elsewhere in Kansas City. Kevin says walking into other supplement stores can often be intimidating because the packaging on the products and feel of the stores appear to cater to those who have achieved THE SMOOTHIE SHOP AND SUPPLEMENTS HAS BEEN

a certain level in their health journey. In contrast, he says

A FIXTURE IN LEE’S SUMMIT FOR THE PAST DECADE,

they want to partner with people at all stages of their health

BUT UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF DOWNTOWN LEE’S

and wellness journey.

SUMMIT BUSINESS LEADERS TIM DENKER AND KEVIN OLDHAM, IT’S EXPANDING AND GROWING INTO A FRANCHISE COMPANY.

“We are a welcoming place for everyone on their journey,” Kevin says. In addition, Kevin says their staff takes the time to get to know

Back in 2017 the original owner of the business desired to

customers personally and learn their favorite products.

see it succeed but needed to step away, and he discussed the

In the future, they would like to be more accessible through-

opportunity with Tim. Already acquainted with Kevin from other

out the community and are looking into other distribution points

business endeavors, Tim believed they would make a good

that don’t require a full storefront. Kevin says he also hopes to

business team for this venture. The pair approached their wives

open franchises in other parts of the country.

about mortgaging their homes to buy the business. Once the women were on board, they officially bought the business.

“We are that fast, easy solution that has been a part of the Lee’s Summit fabric for the last decade,” Kevin says.

In this endeavor, Tim, who runs Denker Law Firm, and Kevin, who runs marketing company Diffactory, combine their legal, business and marketing skills to grow the business throughout the Kansas City area and beyond in a franchise business model. “The two of us and our partnership, our skills and the way we work together is unique to find,” Kevin says.

“We are a welcoming place for everyone on their journey,” Kevin says.

With locations already established in Lee’s Summit, Belton, and Kansas City, they are looking to add more. They would especially like to add locations on the Kansas side as well as north of the river. They also have plans to renovate the Lee’s Summit location and develop it into a prototype for future franchises. “We are looking for well-capitalized entrepreneurs who believe in what we believe in and want to open their own business,” Kevin says. Ultimately, the success of the business comes back to the product. Kevin says both his family and Tim’s family care deeply about what they put in their bodies and want to offer something that helps others improve their health.

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INSPIRED BY FA L L THE WARM WEATHER MAY NOT BE ENTIRELY DONE YET, BUT IN TRUE FORM THE FASHION UNIVERSE HAS ALREADY ESTABLISHED ITS OWN NARRATIVE FOR THE POSSIBILITIES OF THIS YEAR’S FALL FASHION TO TAKE ON THE TRANSITIONAL SEASON. Some of the usual suspects are back (we’re looking at you, denim), but bell-bottom jeans, floral dresses, and rustic neutral tones are just some of the fall trends you should invest in.

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ANCHORA BELLA BRINGS YOU THE STAND OUT OUTFITS AND TRENDS FOR FALL FASHION

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Where to wear: This contrast is everything. Time to plan a photo shoot in a sunflower field or anywhere with vibrant autumn colors for that matter. + Pickin' Button Dress - Olive + Jamie Earrings

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WE ALL FACE INSECURITIES ABOUT HOW WE LOOK FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PEOPLE DESIRE PLACES THAT SPECIALIZE IN IMPROVING WHAT THEY SEE IN THE MIRROR. As a full-service med spa offering

to age, and we try to address what they are trying to achieve

CoolSculpting, Xeo Laser Services, HydraFacials, facial

realistically,” Michelle says. “We can’t turn back time, but we

injections, chemical peels, and Secret RF microneedling,

can improve on some of the issues they are having.”

Eastland Face and Body proudly says it is Kansas City’s best-kept med spa secret. “What sets us apart is that we have a really talented staff,” says Michelle Richardson, spa manager. “All of our

Michelle says they work to help restore confidence in clients by listening to them and not going overboard with treatment. Being honest about exactly how they can help and what the client can afford is also an integral part of the discussion.

staff is medically trained.”

She says their aestheticians are skilled at developing trust

The spa’s medical director is Dr. Jonathan Patterson,

with clients as clients often open up about their self-image

a private practice general surgeon with United Surgical

with their aesthetician in a way they wouldn’t feel open to

Associates of Kansas City. In addition, Dr. Patterson is

discussing with others.

currently serving the community as a Missouri State

Aesthetician Veronique Cueva says everyone struggles

Representative, and he seeks to serve around the world

with self-confidence at times, and the main key is to not

through opportunities in surgical medical missions.

compare yourself with others. She emphasizes everyone’s

Eastland Face and Body is known for its affordability, and its most popular service is currently CoolSculpting. As

skin and progress is going to be different, so it’s important to set individual goals and expectations.

another notable service, their Secret RF microneedling uses

Overall, she talks with clients about their goals and what

a fractional radio frequency microneedling system that is

they desire to achieve. When clients have concerns about a

designed to stimulate and remodel collagen and address

specific area of their body, she tells them to take it one day

common signs of aging. It is especially designed for patients

at a time in terms of measuring progress.

with acne scarring and stretch marks. “We get a lot of people who come in and are concerned about a certain condition they have or how they are starting

“I try to match their goals with what we can offer,” Veronique says. “We don’t try to sell them on things they won’t benefit or need.”

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TREATING THE FACE AND BODY (CONTINUED)

She says another key to self-confidence

In addition, Joel says his fiancé got

is simply living a stress-free and happy life.

a membership and has enjoyed some

“I find (my job) rewarding because I love helping people look their best,” Veronique says. “It fulfills my satisfaction knowing I help boost people’s confidence in themselves.”

Joel says. “They are a one-stop shop.” The spa likes to emphasize that when one takes measures to do something

While most of their clients are women

about what makes them insecure, it increases confidence. They offer a la cart

serving a growing number of male clients.

services in addition to monthly member-

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Face and Body for him, and he completed

Independence, the spa has been in busi-

several sessions of laser hair removal.

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Cushing said his fiancé found Eastland

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Yo u r V i s i o n Matters ARTICLE JOHN BEAUDOIN

PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

DR. CLIFFORD STOCK EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF PERSEVERANCE AND REALIZING YOUR CAREER DREAMS.

AFTER ENDURING A LIVER DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, A LIVER

The road from Fort Osage High School to the

TRANSPLANT AND HERNIA SURGERY, “DOC STOCK,”

University of Missouri-Columbia and Optometry

THE NAMESAKE OF DOC STOCK’S SUMMIT EYE CARE IN

School was sometimes bumpy, however, he cannot

LEE’S SUMMIT, RECOVERED AND WORKED TO REALIZE

imagine doing anything else but living his career

HIS DREAM OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP.

dream of helping others see better.

Opened in February 2021, Dr. Clifford Stock and his wife,

“It’s crazy to say, but I knew in seventh grade I was

Meshelle, run the practice out of EyeMart Express, 1041 NE Sam

going to become a doctor,” Dr. Stock recalled. “I had a

Walton Lane in front of the north WalMart on 291 Highway.

biology teacher at Fort Osage that helped form my drive.”

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Dr. Stock grew up in Buckner, Missouri, often helping his dad on their family farm. After graduating from Fort Osage High School, he attended the University of Missouri and received a bachelor’s degree in Biology. From there, he went straight to the Illinois College of Optometry and completed his doctorate in 1992. He achieved the goal he set for himself to become a doctor by the age of 25.

He moved, married Meshelle in 1999 and they had two sons. And all the while, Doc Stock was making sure he was at work every day. “I was the ‘Cal Ripken of Optometry,’” Dr. Stock said, referencing Major League baseball great Cal Ripken, Jr., otherwise known as the

“Basically, I got home from Chicago one day, had an interview

“Ironman” for playing in more than 2,100 consecutive games. From

the next day, and started work within 24 hours,” he said. Dr. Stock

1992 until the day he was diagnosed with liver disease, Dr. Stock never

started practicing at a local retail optical chain. When his father was

missed a day of work. After his diagnosis, he missed just four days.

diagnosed with cancer in 1997, he moved to Lee’s Summit and began

“They got my meds and my fluid under control,” he said. Dr.

a full-time position at a WalMart in Warrensburg, where he stayed

Stock’s liver issues were hereditary, but he wasn’t going to let it

and worked every day for 19 years.

take down his career.

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“Nothing makes me happier than seeing a young child or adult that hasn’t seen well in a while put on their contacts or glasses and they just light up.” In the fall of 2019, he got the call he was waiting on - a liver transplant. As he recovered from surgeries

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in 2020, COVID-19 and lockdowns kept him out of the

“Who knows, he may become a doctor like his dad.”

game. But he got a letter that changed everything -

The mere act of seeing more clearly is the reason Dr.

EyeMart Express was coming to Lee’s Summit and looking for an optometrist.

West, will be taking classes in the medical field at the

Stock opens up each day. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing a young child

“And the rest is history.”

or adult that hasn’t seen well in a while put on their con-

A history that includes working side-by-side with

tacts or glasses and they just light up,” he said. “I remem-

Meshelle, his office manager, and raising Aidan and

ber a 5-year-old came in for new glasses. She was looking

Connor. Aidan is at the University of Kansas in sports

around, pointing at things, I was nearly in tears. I told my

marketing and Connor, a student at Lee’s Summit

staff, ‘This, this is what we live for as optometrists.’”

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