R-7 NEWS UPDATE
2011
HOLLY FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR TO BE NOV. 12 AND 13 AT BCMS
Popular event is benefit for DARE program
The 18th annual Holly Festival Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at Bernard Campbell Middle School, 1201 NE Colbern Road. The popular event is a fundraiser for the R-7 DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Admission is free.
The Holly Festival will include crafts, gift items, concessions, door prizes, a bake sale and a free child identification program. This is also the first year for the event's decorated Christmas tree feature. The Holly Festival is sponsored by Lee's Summit
CARES.
R-7 CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK
Lee’s Summit R-7 hosted a community kick-off for Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24 at Richardson Elementary School. Red Ribbon Week is a national recognition to promote healthy lifestyles, including avoiding illegal use of alcohol and drugs. In addition to the community kick-off, Lee’s Summit R-7 schools are hosting a number of activities to encourage students to lead healthy lifestyles and to resist the use of drugs and alcohol.
RECEPTION TO HONOR KRISTEN MERRELL, STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Kristen Merrell, a teacher at Lee's Summit Elementary School and Missouri's 2011 Teacher of the Year, will be honored at a community reception scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Stansberry Leadership Center, 301 NE Tudor Road. The event will include a brief presentation at 5 p.m. as well as refreshments.
Mrs. Merrell was selected R-7 Teacher of the Year last spring and was named Missouri's Teacher of the Year in late August. She was also recognized at a state banquet held Oct. 26 in Jefferson City.
THEATRE STUDENTS TO COLLECT FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
Theatre students from Lee's Summit High School, Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit West High School and Lee's Summit Community Christian School will join forces to collect canned and dry food goods for local charities as part of Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat, a national community service project through the International Thespian Society.
The students, who will be dressed in costume, will be collecting food donations in neighborhoods Oct. 29 through Oct. 31 with the main effort from 4 to 8 p.m. Halloween evening. All donations will benefit Lee's Summit Social Services and Greenwood Helping Families. Last year, the students from the four schools collected more than 10,000 pounds of food.
LS CARES TO PRESENT PARENTING TEENS WITH LOVE AND LOGIC
Lee's Summit CARES will present its popular Parenting Teens with Love and Logic courses from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Nov. 15 through Dec. 13 at Pleasant Lea Middle School, 630 SW Persels Road. Included in the course are tips for good communication, setting limits, handling peer issues and influences and much more. Parents are encouraged to bring their youth ages 11 and older to the session on Internet safety that will be facilitated by the Lee's Summit Police Department on Nov. 22.
Cost is $42 per participant, and scholarships are available. There is no cost for previous participants in the teen program. For more information, visit http://www.lscares.org/love&logic.htm or contact Bev Hatley at (816) 347-3298 The Lee's Summit CARES web page also includes information about additional upcoming parenting classes.
TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR DANCING WITH THE CHAMBER STARS
Fundraiser to benefit Chamber's support of R-7 students
A few seats are still remaining for the first Dancing with the Chamber Stars fundraising luncheon, scheduled for Oct. 28. Deadline to purchase tickets is noon today (Oct. 27). The dance competition will help raise funds for the Chamber Education Committee's annual high school scholarship fund. Eight teams will be competing for the top dancing prize with team members collecting pledges. Those attending the luncheon may also vote on their favorite dancing duo during the event. For more information, visit http://www.lschamber.com/?page_id=1226. You may also visit this website if you are unable to attend the luncheon but still want to donate to the fundraiser by voting for your favorite dancers. Deadline to donate/vote online is 5 p.m. Oct. 28.
DATES TO REMEMBER
o Nov. 8 – No School – Staff Development.
o Nov. 12 – Parent University from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pleasant Lea Middle School. For information
or to register online, visit www.lscares.org.
o Nov. 12 and 13 – Holly Festival 18th annual craft sale, a fundraiser for the R-7 DARE program, at
Bernard Campbell Middle School. Visit http://www.lscares.org/.
o Nov. 15 – R-7 Transition Fair to help families with special needs children prepare for their children's
transition from high school to young adulthood, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lee's Summit West High School, 2600 SW
Ward Road.
o Nov. 23-27 – Thanksgiving Vacation.
o Dec. 21 – Early Release Day – End of Semester.
o Dec. 22-Jan. 3 – Winter Break.
o Jan. 3 – No School – Staff Development.
o Jan. 4 – Classes Resume – Second Semester Begins. Additional calendar dates are available on the R-7
website at www.leesummit.k12.mo.us and select "District Info," then "Calendars."
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Monday, October 17, 2011
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As a broker, trainer and the driving force of the Home Locator Team, I spearhead the innovative marketing and customer service strategies. I have over 18 years experience in customer satisfaction, an accredited Adjuster, a licensed Residential Contractor and Outstanding Achievement recipient.
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The Home Locator Team is built around one guiding principle:
It's all about you.
Your needs, your dreams, your concern your questions, your finances, your time, your life - our entire focus is your complete satisfaction. Maybe that's why nearly 90% of their business comes from repeat customers and referrals.
With every client, The Home Locator Team focuses on five points for ensuring a successful and profitable transaction for You.
Educate You...
on the strategic process we will take to reach your goals
Empower You...
to make wise, researched decisions
Protect You...
with experienced and caring representation and support
Save You Time...
by handling all aspects of the process so you can Relax and Start Packing!
Save You Money...
by marketing or negotiating to your highest advantage
_______________________________________________________________________
As a broker, trainer and the driving force of the Home Locator Team, I spearhead the innovative marketing and customer service strategies. I have over 18 years experience in customer satisfaction, an accredited Adjuster, a licensed Residential Contractor and Outstanding Achievement recipient.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Lee's Summit Area Golf Courses
15400 E. 34th
Street
Independence, MO 64055
Independence, MO 64055
Drumm Farm Golf Club is built over approximately 280 acres of preserved
farmland located in Independence, Missouri. The 7,121 yard, par 72 course
is designed around meandering creeks and rolling fairways. Players will
enjoy the five sets of tees, on this Championship course, to make the course enjoyable
for golfers of all skill levels.
Located adjacent to the Championship course is the 9 hole Executive course. The 1,674 yard, par 30 layout is designed for players of all skill levels with three sets of tees. The Executive course is a great place for beginners to learn the game of golf and an even better place for other players to fine tune their skills.
Tee Times Golf Guide recently awarded Drumm Farm Golf Club with its “Five Star Rating.”
Shamrock Hills Golf Club
3161 South 291 Hwy
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Shamrock Hills Golf Club, located on the south side of Lee's Summit, Missouri was established in 1961.
Covering 170 acres, the course features challenging holes, including water hazards and rolling hills. The course measures 6,363 yards from the Men's tees with a par of 71 and 5,166 yards from the Women's tees with a par of 73.
17101 E. Kentucky Road
Independence, MO 64058
Independence, MO 64058
The only golf course in America that sits above an active mine.
WinterStone Golf Course is known as the course above the limestone mine. There are many uphill and downhill holes that require strategy. Creeks and twin lakes bring water to seven holes. The course ranges in length from 6,752 yards from the gold tees to 4,976 yards from the blues. At about 3:00 you may hear and feel the rumblings from the underground limestone mine.
2400 S. Maywood Ave.
Independence, MO 64052A short but challenging course, Rockwood is a test for the skilled short game players and challenges beginners. Harry S. Truman was a member and it was reported that he learned of his presidential victory while relaxing in the clubhouse. Rockwood is in the heart of the Kansas City area and less than 2 miles from Downtown and Kauffman Stadium.
Stone Canyon Golf Club
22415 E. 39th Street, South
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Stone Canyon was named as one of the "Best New Courses You Can Play" in the January 2010 issue of GOLF Magazine!
Stone Canyon is the only Greg Norman Signature Design in Missouri, opened for play on May 15th, 2009 and has recently become a public facility.
Renter Needed in Kansas City Area
$999 / 3 br 2 ba / 2000 sq ft /
Updated and Renovated
True ranch house with open floor plan,
two car garage, 3 bedrooms (possible fourth), 2 baths, finished basement, 18
inch tile floors in kitchen (baths & showers too). Totally renovated
with high dollar vanities, cabinets, tile, tile floors, freize carpet, new
paint in and out. Brand new HWH, two year old HVAC, new fridge... washer
& dryer available as well for rental use only (stay with property).
This is a great neighborhood, great house and will become available in mid
October. Kitchen and both baths are complete tear-out and upgraded
replacement. Must see.
$900 deposit, $999 / month &
not qualified for section 8. Will be holding open house once per week
starting around October 1st. Must bring a copy of your credit report, and
current landlord's contact information for appointment. E-mail with
questions or if you would like a showing & I will try to reply as soon as
possible.
Criag Lester
816-246-1345
Needing Rental in Kansas City Area
- I have an out of town client who is looking for a
rental in Lee’s Summit. She needs at least 2 bedrooms. She
does have a de-clawed cat so must accept pets. She is looking for
something no more than $700 per month. She will be moving mid
October.
Please email me at peggyragan@kw.com if
you know of anything.
Thanks!!
Peggy Ragan
Keller Williams Realty
Platinum Partners, Inc
Cell 816-215-1925
- Please Call Robert Goulden at 816-286-6349 if anyone has a 3
bedroom house or town home in Lee's Summit, Raytown, Blue Springs or
Independence renting for $1000 or less.
- Please call Sharon Graham at 816-536-1129 if anyone has a 2
bedroom house or townhouse for rent $800 or under Lee's Summit West school
district. Thanks
- I have a client needing a rental in the Lee's Summit West area.
3-4 bedroom,
up to $1400/mo. She is needing to move by November 1. Please let me know
if you have a client who would be interested in renting.
Thanks so much!
Leslie Marshall
816-500-5087
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December 2011 Market Update
One of the key drivers of homes sales, the employment rate, is beginning to show promising signs of a turnaround. The four-week average for jobless claims, as of November 19, was 394,250, a drop of 3,250 from the previous four weeks, and at the lowest levels since April. Consumer confidence also rose 15 points in the last month, and is now at its highest point since July of this year. Eric Green, Chief Market Economist at TD Securities Inc. said, “The trend remains very constructive. Jobless claims are back below 400,000, which seems to be the pivot point in terms of a strengthening labor market as opposed to a weakening one.”In addition to improving employment conditions, home affordability also improved as interest rates fell further, opening the door for more first-time home buyers who accounted for 34% of the sales in October, an increase from 32% last month and last year. The western United States saw the greatest increase in home sales, which were up 4.4% month to month and up over 15% from last year. A strengthening job market, along with encouraging signs from the housing sector, including a 10% jump in pending sales for October, are strong economic forces. While mortgage lending still remains a challenge, these forces may send a signal to banks to relax lending regulations and allow for a more rapid recovery. Home Sales in millionsmortgage providers. .  in thousandsThe national median home price in the U.S. saw a small decline in October to $162,500, from $165,800 in September. This number can be affected by the sale of distressed properties, which typically sell at discounted prices. Distressed properties accounted for 28% of homes sales in October. Yet despite a drop in the median price from last September, the Federal Housing Finance Authority reported that seasonally adjusted prices rose 0.2% in the third quarter from the second quarter in 2011, which could be an early sign of appreciating home prices.  in months Source: National Association of Realtors
Interest Rates
Mortgage rates continue to push lower, dropping to 3.98% from 4.23% in October of 2010, offering historic affordability to today’s home buyers. While mortgage lending conditions continue to be a challenge, more and more people are seeing the advantage of buying a home sooner rather than later. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said, “Home sales have been plodding along at a sub-par level while interest rates are hovering at record lows and there is a pent-up demand from buyers who normally would have entered the market in recent years. We hope this indicates more buyers are taking advantage of the excellent affordability conditions.”
This Month's Video
Topics For Home Owners, Buyers & Sellers
When first-time home buyers decide they are ready to buy, it is important for them to begin the process by carefully assessing their values, wants, and needs—both for the short and long term. This is a critical step since consultation sessions normally start with the buyers’ values. Afterward, buyers can explore their wants and needs and, once defined, determine actual criteria.A recent study shows how important the following home-buying factors were to buyers:
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your local real estate expert,
for information about what's going on in our area.
Mark Wilkinson
913-909-4241
markwilk@kw.com
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The Lakewood Property Owners Association is offering:
6 pack of fun
$295 for 6 rounds of golf, includes cart
7/1/11-12/31/11
Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
816-373-6886
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4-6 PM
8-10 PM
Wednesday-Thursday
Winey Wednesday
Sycamore Lane, White Zin, Chardonnay, Merlot
Down & Dirty Thursday
Dirty Martinis
Ladies' Night Friday
Ladies Drink 1/2 Price
Switcharoo Saturday
Bartender's Choice of Drink Special_____________________________________
Lakewood Activities
Pickle Ball
Thursdays at 7:00 PM at the Bayview Tennis courts
Just show up or call Sue Gaddy at 816-478-0753 or Julie Haney at 816-373-3622
Lakewood Tennis Lessons
Call Steve at 816-373-0062 or stevewinship@yahoo.com
Sailing Club
Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm and Tuesday nights at 6:00pm
Call Steve Bertken at 816-830-1958 or stbertken@comcast.net
Boos & Barks Halloween Parade
October 29
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Children and small dogs (under 20 lbs.) are invited to join in the costume parade from City Hall Plaza to Howard Station Park in Downtown Lee's Summit. There will all be some trick-or-treating at participating Downtown Lee's Summit businesses.
Mayor's Tree Lighting
November 18th
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The annual Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at Howard Station Park (corner of Third and SE Main). Over 100,000 SPARKLING lights will be lit. There will be free hot chocolate, musical performances and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and his elves! Bring your camera and get pictures with Santa!
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