& easter Celebrations
LPOA Committee Chairpersons
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
ARB/ARC // Eric Kraus
Appeals // Steve White
Election // Garrett Denzer
Executive // Debbie Stalnaker
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Activities // Meg Young
Facilities Development // Terry White & Christy Nyquist
Finance // Dave Stackelhouse
Clubhouse // Jahala Kinser
Insurance // Unfilled
Lake Use // Scott Lankford
Security // Josh Nixon
Association Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE
General Manager Mark Krtek // Mark.Krtek@lpoa.com
Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com
Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com
Assistant to the GM Madison Greenlee // Madison@lpoa.com
Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com
Receptionist Emilee Hodges // Reception@lpoa.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com
Staff Supervisor Danny Blocker // Danny@lpoa.com
Reception Ann Bellinghausen // Ann@lpoa.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Art & Communication Director Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org
Banquets Manager Jenna Dunbar // Jenna@lpoa.com
Argyle // 816-541-2452
St. Andrews Pub // 816-541-2453
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com
Board Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
President Kim Curran (At Large) Liaison to Facilities Development Committee
EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com
Vice President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large) Liaison to Ad Hoc Vision Steering Committee
EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com
Treasurer Randy Wisthoff (At Large) Liaison to Finance Committee
EMAIL randy.wisthoff@lpoa.com
Secretary Rob Regier (At Large)
Liaison to Security Committee
EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com
Directors
Drew Reynolds (At Large) Liaison to Golf & Election Committee
EMAIL drew.reynolds@lpoa.com
Andrew Crocker (At Large)
Liaison to Activities Committee
EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com
Jonathan Buschmann (East Lake) Liaison to Appeals & Insurance Committee
EMAIL jonathan.buschmann@lpoa.com
Diana Ewert (Multi-Family) Liaison to Clubhouse Committee
EMAIL diana.ewert@lpoa.com
Piers Denney (West Lake) Liaison to ARB/ARC & Lake Use Committee
EMAIL piers.denney@lpoa.com
LPOA Office
651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500
WEBSITE www.LPOA.com
April
From the General Manager, Mark Krtek
Spring has officially arrived, and the energy around the neighborhood is inspiring. Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom, and our maintenance team is hard at work preparing the fountains for the season. It’s a beautiful time to live in our community.
We also have several exciting projects kicking off this year. At the March Board meeting, we approved the design bid for the new Oaks Pool renovation. This is a major improvement for our neighborhood, and we’re thrilled to see it move forward. Most construction is expected to begin later in the year to ensure that all pools remain open and available during the summer season.
Inside the clubhouse, we’ll be making updates focused on our food and beverage outlets and kitchen. As we continue expanding service on the outdoor patio and enhancing our offerings there, these improvements will help ensure our team has the space and tools they need to provide exceptional service to our members.
In This Issue
5 From the General Manager
6 From the Boardroom
6 Board Meeting Minutes
7 Easter Pancake Breakfast
8 Calendar of Events
10 Welcome New Residents
11 Lakewood Elections
12 Lakewood Swim Team
13 Lakewood Swim Team, cont.
14 Winter Artist Series
16 Lakewood Apparel
16 Garden Club Membership Social
From the Boardroom
Kim Curran, Board President
Spring Has Arrived in Lakewood!
As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, spring is making its welcome return to our neighborhood. With the return of warmer weather, it also brings the start of projects within the community.
At the March meeting, the board of directors approved Waters Edge Aquatic Design for aquatic design services to create a therapy pool that will replace the current Lakewood Oaks pool that has exceeded its useful life. This pool will be heated and a great location for water aerobics. This pool will be one of a kind and will be a great asset to our community.
With the warmer weather comes an increase in outdoor activities. Please be sure and continue to be mindful of the walkers, runners, scooter riders and cyclists using our roads and sidewalks. Please heed the article written in the March Ripples by our Community Services Staff Supervisor Danny on Golf Carts in Lakewood, as the nicer it gets, the more we’ll see out on the streets.
Also, if you are using any of the amenities, please be sure to keep your Lakewood ID with you at all times. If you haven’t already downloaded the Northstar LPOA App (simply search ‘LPOA’ in your respective app store) you can present your ID through the app as well. Community Services remains diligent in checking IDs to ensure that our amenities are available to Lakewood residents.
Please be sure and continue to be mindful of the walkers, runners, scooter riders and cyclists using our roads and sidewalks.
The Oaks Terrace is open as of April 1st—with some exciting menu additions and a few seasons’ under staff’s belt to make your dining experience even better than the last. As a resident, you are automatically included under a ‘Social Membership’, and can dine at any of the restaurants at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse. The Board always welcomes feedback, as do the restaurant staff.
Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes
Actions
taken
March
12, 2025
Approved
• Reserve Study Update
• Lakewood Oaks Pool Design
• Lakewood Bay Expenditure for Roof Repairs
• On-Site Security Service During High Volume Periods
• Community Service Department Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Replacement of Community Services Dept. Vehicle
• LPOA Maintenance Request to sell Used Equipment
• LPOA Maintenance Request for Purchase of a New Mower
• Community Services Approval of Expenditure for New Signage
Removed
• Falls Parcel Request Amendment to Supplemental DCC&R’s
LPOA/LHC BOARD ME ETINGS
April 9 | May 14 | June 11
Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
Lakewood Calendar of Events
3 Good Friday (offices closed)
4 LAC Easter Pancake Breakfast 9 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 16 LPOA Annual Meeting
APRIL MAY JUNE
Notice of Amendment to LPOA Governing Documents
With the integration of our new system, Northstar, the Board has directed staff to push Lakewood ID renewals to 2027. With that being said, you will still need your ID to use the amenities and should carry them on common ground—or present your ID via the LPOA Northstar app. If your ID is lost or destroyed, you may purchase a replacement for $5 at the office.
Digital Ripples
Do you receive The Ripples in print and digitally? Please us save money and trees by letting us know to remove you from the printed copy. Simply email cariann@lpoa.com.
Welcome
New Lakewood Residents
Scott & Joyce Provost 215 NW Aspen
Michael Edwards/ Victoria Walker 3828 NE Beechwood Drive
Amy Chow 3608 NW Blue Jacket Drive
Scott & Christina Loesch 4004 NE Independence Ave
Gary Starrett 824 NE Algonquin
Work Request Form Notice
We have available a work request form to address common grounds issues or repairs. These forms help our maintenance team address issues in a timely manner and keep track of them for future resident inquiries. To report a maintenance issue, please call the Community Services Office at 816-373-4343 or email Ann at ann@lpoa.com for Staff to write a Work Request on your behalf, or download by going to lpoa.com/maintenance and clicking “Work Request Form”. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
Want to "Go Green"?
The Ripples
If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com), simply fill out our Digital Ripples Form on our website: lpoa.com/contact/forms/ Statements
If you would like to start receiving statements by email, please contact Cari Brown at cari@lpoa.com or login to the new Northstar Portal at members.lpoa.com and update your Mail delivery preferences. You can also update phone numbers and email addresses in your Profile on the new Northstar member login.
If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit the Northstar Member portal at members.lpoa.com and click Go To Your Account, and navigate to My Profile to ensure your email is correct. Then, go to Email Subscriptions under the same dropdown tab to update your preferences.
ARB/ARC Information
ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 5:00 pm. All meetings will take place at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse, 651 NE St. Andrew’s Cir.
LAKEWOOD ARTISTS SERIES
MARCH & APRIL ART EXHIBIT
By Patti Browder
Many times, Lakewood artists are inspired by their travels as well as the scenes around our special lake community. Two of the returning artists in the new exhibit were inspired by recent trips to Italy. All three of them consider traveling as a great way to renew their creativity. In Italy they may have heard the phrase, ”everywhere you wander, there’s ‘ispirazione che nasce ovunque’ (inspiration born in every corner).” Visit the Argyle during March and April and see the beauty of art “in every corner.”
TWILA ENDICOTT
Twila Endicott continues to work in pastels as her main art medium, while gaining more confidence in her watercolor and oil painting skills. She hopes to exhibit more work in these mediums soon. This year, Twila traveled to Italy with her church and returned home with many beautiful photos that she will be using as inspiration for her art. Pieces in this exhibit include paintings from Lakewood and her own backyard, as well as boats and back alleys from her trip. Twila is pleased to be part of the Lakewood art group and appreciates “the opportunity to display works that nourish my spirit.”
TANYA JANA-FORD
Tanya Jana-Ford and her husband welcomed a baby boy since her last exhibit in the gallery and getting used to being a family of four keeps her on her toes. Last year, Tanya told us she wanted to revisit her love of watercolor and this year she has been able to accomplish that, as well as working with pen and ink. Her watercolor work has been particularly rewarding as she rediscovered techniques that she learned in college. If there’s time left in her busy day caring for her two “littles” as they grow and learn, Tanya explores future travel destinations to inspire her art.
MARSHA ALEXANDER
Marsha Alexander returns to the Argyle this year with new work from her recent trips to Italy and other US destinations. Oil is still Marsha’s favorite medium because it provides such rich color and durability. “Whether painting a landscape, still life, or portrait, oil allows for more flexibility in creating depth and texture.”
All artists featured in the gallery are Lakewood residents. If you are an artist, or know someone in Lakewood who might be interested in showing their artistic talent to the community, get in touch with Carole Gray, cjegray@ gmail.com. We are never surprised and always delighted to find new talent in Lakewood.
Lakewood Clubs
Aquafit/Water Aerobics Club
Water Aerobics Club will meet at the Lakewood Oaks pool starting Monday, May 25! Classes are provided in two sessions: 7:15 and 8:15 a.m. Monday – Saturday. Contact Sylvia Gaitan at sylviagaitan@gmail.com or 816-223-8080 or Tam Asplund at tam.asplund@aol.com or 816-805-6247 for questions.
Bass Fishing Club
Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact Paul Groff at 816-985-3079 or paulgroff89@gmail.com to get involved!
Bridge Club
If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.
Garden Club
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Refreshments: 9:00–9:30 a.m.
Program followed by Business Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Rooms
Creating Living Gardens For The Ages Gardening is a dynamic and ever-evolving hobby, influenced by the passing of time, changing season and shifting weather patterns. It also transforms as the gardener gains experience and adapts to life’s changes. In his presentation, Marty Siler, a fourth-generation farmer and agribusinessman, will explore how to thoughtfully adjust your garden to accommodate these transitions. Whether you’re facing changes in physical ability or have less time to devote to gardening, your outdoor space doesn’t need a complete overhaul. Marty will offer practical strategies for reworking your garden to make it more manageable and enjoyable.
Marty Siler, Urban Horticulturalist/Businessman mvsiler77@gmail.com
Guests always welcome! If you would like to join Garden Club or hear about our events, reach out to lakewoodgardenclub64064@gmail.com!
Ladies Club 50+
Friendship, fun, and fabulous 50+ females...this social club engages Lakewood women in a variety of experiences. We meet monthly, but also schedule field trips and special events that reflect member interest. Don’t delay - come join the fun!
For membership and program info, visit our Facebook page: Lakewood Ladies 50+ Club (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1506479506757670).
Moms Club
New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening.
Membership Information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Angela Brown at 785-845-1429.
Sail & Paddle Club
Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you.
Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you
Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the Membership form. The Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.
Stitchers Club
The Lakewood Stichers Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more info.
Tennis Club
Drop in Tennis
Spring is upon us. We start up the season on April 2. We meet every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 pm. We will have pickup matches and instruction (if requested). So, dust off that racquet and come on down.
Junior Clinics
During the month of June, the Tennis Club, along with the Wallace Home Group, will sponsor three FREE clinics for kids. So, save these dates to take your kids out for some fun and tennis.
Saturdays June 13, June 20, and June 27.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Ages 6 to 12 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Ages 13 to 18.
No sign ups or registration. Drinks, snacks, and prizes will be given to all those participating.
If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the Tennis Club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.
Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924.
Yoga Club
Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome.
Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class
Lakewood Resource Directory
ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500
Douglas Horn
ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPING
Royal Creations - 816-825-2524
Andy Wright - RoyalCreationsKC.com
Landscape Design, Construction, & Property Care
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES
Collaborative Bookkeeping Services , LLC Cami (Clayton) Glasgow - 816.678.7781
BUSINESS & FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
Alex Monteiro - RevRatel INpowered Franchising - 816-750-5670
CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816-373-3373
Sara Horn D.C.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer –816-868-0526
CONSTRUCTION
KCPRO Construction & Remodeling (Mannah LLC) - Your trusted local remodeler Kitchen, Bathrooms, Basement, Decks & More
Call today for your FREE quote: 913.202.3033
DECKS
Wood River Construction Decks Pergolas, Porches, and Railings woodriverkc.com; 816-882-3878
DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
Kirk J. Opdahl DDS | 816-478-3600 www.DentalArtsKC.com
General | Cosmetic | Implant | Restorative
ELECTRICAL
Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com
FINANCE
Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com
HEATING & COOLING
AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388
Judgments Awarded
Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)
Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)
Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Dr.)
Danielle Siavii (4223 NE Edmonson Ct.)
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186
Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800
Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration
INSURANCE
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816-833-1180
Bev McFee - 816-525-8558
The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816-352-2364
Farmers Insurance
INSURANCE/INVESTMENT
Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANT
Kaye Vance | 816-729-6420
MEDICARE
Drew Morrison - Senior Benefit Services 816-683-2885 — drew.morrison@sbsteam.net
MORTGAGE LENDING
Jeremy Marks | Community Lending of America 913.484.0179 | jmarks@clakc.com https://communitylendingofamerica.com/
ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINEJOINT REPLACEMENT
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA)Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600
Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt
PEST CONTROL
Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518
PHOTOGRAPHY
Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040 Full Range Mobile PT - 816-944-3201 Recovery that comes to you! www.fullrangemobilie.com
PLUMBING
Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927
Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550
Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia)
Brook Dayley & Zachary Lacy (233 NE Bayview Dr.)
Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.)
PSYCHOLOGY
Anthony (Tony) Morrison, Ph.D., ADHD/ASD Assessment Services Neurodiversity.clinic
REAL ESTATE
Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com
Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office)
Reece & Nichols
Janet Organ | Reece Nichols | 816-210-5713
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
Naomi Brunner | Communication Studio 816-598-8646
VACUUM SALES & SERVICE
Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300
11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.
Lakewood Resource Directory
Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
Open to Lakewood residents only.
All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.
New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.
Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.
Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.
Classifieds
Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.
Open to Lakewood residents only.
All charges will be made to your member’s account.
New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear.
Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.
William & Starr Leonard (217 NW Aspen Ct.)
April Maintenance Update
John Thomas, Maintenance Manager Maintenance Department Activity
Spring is arriving in all its grandeur! The hope of heavy spring rain and warm temperatures is eagerly anticipated. Time to get moving and enjoying nature. Here’s what is going on:
• Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal
• East and West Lake marina dock electrical service maintenance
• Main lake and containment pond trash collection
• Main and ELV pavilion cleaning and opening
• Common area dead tree removal
• Common area lighting maintenance
• Dam common area security gate repair
• Landscaping bed cleanup and fertilizing
• Common area turf seeding and fertilizing
• Trash and pet waste station servicing
• Common area and shoreline trash collection
• 23 acre walking trail maintenance
• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance
• Marina dock maintenance and repair
• Pleasure and marina dock bumper repair
• Clubhouse maintenance and repair
• Resident work request
• Sports court, ball field and soccer field maintenance
• Swimming pool cover removal, pool shell cleaning and Maintenance
• Pavilion cleaning and opening
• Playground maintenance and repair
• Common area signage maintenance Lakewood Improvement Projects
• Lower Woodridge pond overflow pipe leak repair
• Common Area Sidewalk Repairs
• Pickle ball Court Recoating
• Woods Chapel common area storm drain tunnel modifications
Projects and work done in March 2026.
February Community Service Report
Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations
