Article — Susan Fotovich McCabe For many baby boomers, hearing mom yell “time for dinner!” often signaled the end of a very long day of athletic activity—whether that was baseball in a sandlot, football in the backyard, or kick-the-can through the neighborhood streets. Back then (let’s say the 1970’s), kids were outside anytime they weren’t …
Category Archive: 2010 Article Archives
The College Basketball Experience & Collegian Basketball Hall of Fame
If there is a basketball player or fan at your house then you need to know about a must-see venue located inside the Sprint Center. The College Basketball Experience was designed to attract and entertain basketball fans of all ages. Whether your favorite college team has recently won it all in a nail biting overtime …
Have the Kids Flown the Coop? Then Let’s Roll, Baby
Article — Ann E. Butenas | Photography — Paul Versluis I have great news for all of you! You don’t need a bunch of tattoos, body piercings and a pack of cigarettes rolled up into your shirt sleeve to enjoy a fun and exciting passion many Leawood residents whose kids have flown the coop are …
Shawnee Mission’s Head Start Program Impacts Our Littlest Neighbors
Article — Katherine Bontrager | Photography — Russell Walker The four-year-old’s face filled with angst as he sat at the table, his eyes riveted to the family-style meal being passed slowly, so slowly, around the circle. Anxiety gave way to full-blown, sobbing panic that there’d be no food when the bowls finally reached his seat. …
It’s Burger Time
Article — Lisa Harrison | Photography — Russell Walker Summer time means more dinners cooked on the grill and when I think about cooking on the grill I envision a great burger cooked medium-well topped with grilled onions and Swiss cheese. With our family of four, no matter what the season, I can always count …
Acting Out Leawood Stage Company draws local talent to the stage
Article — Susan Fotovich McCabe | Photography — Courtesy of Leawood Stage Company This month, families throughout Leawood and surrounding communities will gather up their coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in for the Leawood Stage Company’s newest season. This year’s production, Guys and Dolls, runs July 15-18 and July 22-24 at …
Meet Our Biggest Winners Our Biggest Losers are some of Leawood’s biggest winners!
Article — Lisa Harrison | Photography — Russell Walker & Liz Hagen David Klein and Christie McNerlin of the Blue Team were the overall contest winners! Our Leawood Lifestyle Biggest Losers are some of Leawood’s BIGGEST WINNERS! We celebrated their journey with their friends and family at a gathering in early June and they all …
Impressive Home Makeovers Starting at Ground Level
Article — Katherine Bontrager | Photography — Area Rug Dimensions Just utter the words “home makeover” and most homeowners will inwardly shudder. Thoughts of the expense, mess, chaos and countless people traipsing through the home are enough to make most tuck the idea away indefinitely. But bringing new life into your home can be as …
The Joys of Summer Treats Leawood has lots to offer those who crave summer treats!
Article — Ann E. Butenas | Photography — Russell Walker In an effort to “take one for the team” this month, I happily jumped at the chance to report on a cornucopia of tasty treats that are sure to add some incredible fun to your summertime activities. If you love the taste of summer, then …
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