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<![CDATA[Bridge Pointe Homeowners Archive Feed]]> https://us13.campaign-archive.com/feed?u=2f4ab48ff7d13ed93f61b51dd&id=918615a322 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:09:52 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Neighbors Welcome: Annual Poolside Board Meeting This Sunday]]> https://mailchi.mp/de4517450bd5/26_updates_6747639-6747774 https://mailchi.mp/de4517450bd5/26_updates_6747639-6747774 Neighbors Welcome: Annual Poolside Board Meeting This Sunday
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Annual Poolside HOA Board Meeting – Neighbors Invited

Proposed agenda for June 7, 2026 meeting of board of directors (5:30pm, swimming pool)

  1. President: Introduce all in attendance.
  2. President: Call to order.
  3. President: Review, amend, approve agenda for board meeting.
  4. President: Review, amend, approve minutes from April 12, 2026 board meeting.
  5. Website: Status of upgrade and maintenance under recently signed contract. (Ken, Josen)
  6. Signs: Signs have been printed; Matt is managing. (Ken, Matt)
  7. Pool report: Swimming pool opening, key fobs, lock maintenance, trash disposal, furniture and umbrella status and replacement, volunteers’ pool cleanup, sealing cracks in wall and concrete. (Jason)
  8. Landscaping report: Status of N. Wayne wall. Other projects. (Mike, Scott)
  9. Secretary’s Report: Registration has been renewed for 2026;  Communications include May newsletter, another coming in June, in addition to Facebook events and posts, and mailchimp email blasts for various events and projects; BBQ, pool-opening hot dogs, Dumpster Days were promoted well with signs, email, Facebook, and were well attended, Resolution authorizing change of registered agent.
  10. Treasurer’s report: Review of finances, budget, dues payments, bank account, tax returns. Discuss increasing annual dues by $10, and increasing late fees.   (Jack)
  11. Vice President’s report: Progress in identifying hosts/organizers/sponsors of events and progress with developing social calendar to publish.
  12. Architecture/Compliance report: Requests for changes to properties.
  13. Five-year plan updating: Has committee formed?  Who will be liaison between committee and board? (Mike)
  14. Realtor Information Program: Status of packets for home buyers, realtors, title companies. (Ken)
  15. Block captains: Progress with finding Block Captains and creating handbook for them.  (Mike)
  16. New-neighbor welcoming program: Should it be revived?  By whom? (Mike)
  17. Questions, comments, concerns from neighbors.
  18. Set next meeting date, place
  19. Adjourn.
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Annual Poolside HOA Board Meeting – Neighbors Invited

Proposed agenda for June 7, 2026 meeting of board of directors (5:30pm, swimming pool)

  1. President: Introduce all in attendance.
  2. President: Call to order.
  3. President: Review, amend, approve agenda for board meeting.
  4. President: Review, amend, approve minutes from April 12, 2026 board meeting.
  5. Website: Status of upgrade and maintenance under recently signed contract. (Ken, Josen)
  6. Signs: Signs have been printed; Matt is managing. (Ken, Matt)
  7. Pool report: Swimming pool opening, key fobs, lock maintenance, trash disposal, furniture and umbrella status and replacement, volunteers’ pool cleanup, sealing cracks in wall and concrete. (Jason)
  8. Landscaping report: Status of N. Wayne wall. Other projects. (Mike, Scott)
  9. Secretary’s Report: Registration has been renewed for 2026;  Communications include May newsletter, another coming in June, in addition to Facebook events and posts, and mailchimp email blasts for various events and projects; BBQ, pool-opening hot dogs, Dumpster Days were promoted well with signs, email, Facebook, and were well attended, Resolution authorizing change of registered agent.
  10. Treasurer’s report: Review of finances, budget, dues payments, bank account, tax returns. Discuss increasing annual dues by $10, and increasing late fees.   (Jack)
  11. Vice President’s report: Progress in identifying hosts/organizers/sponsors of events and progress with developing social calendar to publish.
  12. Architecture/Compliance report: Requests for changes to properties.
  13. Five-year plan updating: Has committee formed?  Who will be liaison between committee and board? (Mike)
  14. Realtor Information Program: Status of packets for home buyers, realtors, title companies. (Ken)
  15. Block captains: Progress with finding Block Captains and creating handbook for them.  (Mike)
  16. New-neighbor welcoming program: Should it be revived?  By whom? (Mike)
  17. Questions, comments, concerns from neighbors.
  18. Set next meeting date, place
  19. Adjourn.
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]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:25:26 +0000 <![CDATA[Bridge Pointe Pool Has Reopened]]> https://mailchi.mp/b5949b1b30bb/26_updates_6747639 https://mailchi.mp/b5949b1b30bb/26_updates_6747639 Bridge Pointe Pool Has Reopened
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Bridge Pointe Pool Reopened

Dear Bridge Pointe Neighbors,

Good news — the pool repairs have been completed and the Bridge Pointe pool is now reopened.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the pump issue was assessed and repaired. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope you enjoy the rest of the pool season.

Bridge Pointe HOA
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Bridge Pointe Pool Reopened

Dear Bridge Pointe Neighbors,

Good news — the pool repairs have been completed and the Bridge Pointe pool is now reopened.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the pump issue was assessed and repaired. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope you enjoy the rest of the pool season.

Bridge Pointe HOA
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]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 14:42:07 +0000 <![CDATA[Bridge Pointe Pool Closed Today]]> https://mailchi.mp/e9d43e142867/pool_opening-6747617 https://mailchi.mp/e9d43e142867/pool_opening-6747617 Bridge Pointe Pool Closed Today
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Temporary Pool Closure — Repairs Pending
Dear Bridge Pointe Neighbors,

The pool pump is down this morning, so the pool will be CLOSED until repairs can be assessed today.

We are working to determine the issue and will provide an update as soon as we know more about the repair timeline and reopening.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Bridge Pointe HOA
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Temporary Pool Closure — Repairs Pending
Dear Bridge Pointe Neighbors,

The pool pump is down this morning, so the pool will be CLOSED until repairs can be assessed today.

We are working to determine the issue and will provide an update as soon as we know more about the repair timeline and reopening.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Bridge Pointe HOA
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]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 16:07:19 +0000 <![CDATA[Bridge Pointe Dumpster Day — Saturday, May 30]]> https://mailchi.mp/83036d61cbab/pool_opening-6747583 https://mailchi.mp/83036d61cbab/pool_opening-6747583 Bridge Pointe Dumpster Day — Saturday, May 30
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Clean Up Your Clutter — Dumpster Day is May 30
     Dumpster Day will begin at 8am, Saturday, May 30. A dumpster will be parked near the swimming pool for neighbors to dump their junk. The dumpster likely will be full by 10am, so be sure to arrive early. Hazardous waste, tires, electronics and yard waste cannot be accepted. Mario the Metal Man will have his trailer available to haul metal items to a recycling center. Volunteers always are needed to unload cars swiftly. Contact Bob Hiatt (816-305-4176) for information or to help.
      Here is what to do with waste which cannot go into the dumpster.
      Yard waste can be dumped 11660 N. Main Street (near N.E. Cookingham Dr.,) Kansas City, MO 64155 for free upon showing proof of Kansas City residency. For details about hours of operations, and what can and cannot be dumped, visit this site: Kansas City Yard Waste Drop Off | Missouri Organic Recycling.
      Hazardous materials can be taken to Kansas City’s Environmental Campus, 4707 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 (816-513-8400) for free upon showing proof of Kansas City residency. For details about hours of operations, and what can and cannot be dumped, visit this site: Household Hazardous Waste – KC Water.
     Bulky item pick-up service is available by appointment for single family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer. This free, appointment-based program allows residents to get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, and other large household items. Book your appointment online using the Bulky Pickup Scheduler or by contacting 311. Each appointment allows a maximum of 15 items and weight of less than 500 pounds. Place items within 3 feet of the curb by 7 A.M. on your collection day. Do not put items out before 3 P.M. the day before your appointment. Collection appointments are offered Monday through Friday. Appointments must be scheduled before placing items at the curb.
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Clean Up Your Clutter — Dumpster Day is May 30
     Dumpster Day will begin at 8am, Saturday, May 30. A dumpster will be parked near the swimming pool for neighbors to dump their junk. The dumpster likely will be full by 10am, so be sure to arrive early. Hazardous waste, tires, electronics and yard waste cannot be accepted. Mario the Metal Man will have his trailer available to haul metal items to a recycling center. Volunteers always are needed to unload cars swiftly. Contact Bob Hiatt (816-305-4176) for information or to help.
      Here is what to do with waste which cannot go into the dumpster.
      Yard waste can be dumped 11660 N. Main Street (near N.E. Cookingham Dr.,) Kansas City, MO 64155 for free upon showing proof of Kansas City residency. For details about hours of operations, and what can and cannot be dumped, visit this site: Kansas City Yard Waste Drop Off | Missouri Organic Recycling.
      Hazardous materials can be taken to Kansas City’s Environmental Campus, 4707 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120 (816-513-8400) for free upon showing proof of Kansas City residency. For details about hours of operations, and what can and cannot be dumped, visit this site: Household Hazardous Waste – KC Water.
     Bulky item pick-up service is available by appointment for single family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer. This free, appointment-based program allows residents to get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, and other large household items. Book your appointment online using the Bulky Pickup Scheduler or by contacting 311. Each appointment allows a maximum of 15 items and weight of less than 500 pounds. Place items within 3 feet of the curb by 7 A.M. on your collection day. Do not put items out before 3 P.M. the day before your appointment. Collection appointments are offered Monday through Friday. Appointments must be scheduled before placing items at the curb.
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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 01:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[Pool Opening Day This Saturday]]> https://mailchi.mp/9945822ce309/pool_opening https://mailchi.mp/9945822ce309/pool_opening Pool Opening Day This Saturday
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Swimming pool opens Saturday, May 23, celebrated with hot dogs.

     Bridge Pointe’s swim season will begin at 10am, Saturday, May 23, weather permitting.  (By city law the combined temperature of the swimming pool water and ambient air must be warm enough.)  Just like many prior years, the occasion will be celebrated with free hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks, starting around noon.  Contact Ken Nelson (718-3976) for information or to help. 

     Electronic pool fobs are needed to enter the gated pool area.  Fobs are activated for all neighbors whose dues payments are current.  Questions about pool fobs go to Jason White (816-896-9041) or fill out a Replacement Fob Request online.

     Neighbors who have not yet paid dues fully can contact Treasurer Jack Kammerer (816-500-7406) to make arrangements.
Bridge Pointe Pool Rules & Hours
Volunteers Needed:  We’re still looking for volunteers to help close the pool for a week at a time this summer (Saturday–Sunday). The process is quick and simple—just lowering the umbrellas, straightening the pool furniture, and making sure the gates are secured.   Pool Closing Sign Up Sheet
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Swimming pool opens Saturday, May 23, celebrated with hot dogs.

     Bridge Pointe’s swim season will begin at 10am, Saturday, May 23, weather permitting.  (By city law the combined temperature of the swimming pool water and ambient air must be warm enough.)  Just like many prior years, the occasion will be celebrated with free hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks, starting around noon.  Contact Ken Nelson (718-3976) for information or to help. 

     Electronic pool fobs are needed to enter the gated pool area.  Fobs are activated for all neighbors whose dues payments are current.  Questions about pool fobs go to Jason White (816-896-9041) or fill out a Replacement Fob Request online.

     Neighbors who have not yet paid dues fully can contact Treasurer Jack Kammerer (816-500-7406) to make arrangements.
Bridge Pointe Pool Rules & Hours
Volunteers Needed:  We’re still looking for volunteers to help close the pool for a week at a time this summer (Saturday–Sunday). The process is quick and simple—just lowering the umbrellas, straightening the pool furniture, and making sure the gates are secured.   Pool Closing Sign Up Sheet
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]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 03:05:06 +0000 <![CDATA[Pool Cleanup & BBQ Showdown This Saturday!]]> https://mailchi.mp/25fe3b5e1dd9/event_updates https://mailchi.mp/25fe3b5e1dd9/event_updates Pool Cleanup & BBQ Showdown This Saturday!
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Pool Cleanup and Preparation
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help power wash the pool deck and furniture to get the area ready for the season. Any help is appreciated!

For questions or to volunteer, contact Jason White at 816-696-9041.

Barbeque Showdown
The swimming pool parking lot will soon be filled with the delicious aroma of smoking ribs and chicken — and everyone is welcome to join the fun!

  • Cooking starts: Noon
  • Dining starts: 5:00 PM

Cooks should bring their own grills and grilling gear. Meat, plates, flatware, and LOTS of napkins will be provided.

Neighbors are invited to bring:

  • A side dish or dessert to share
  • Their preferred beverage

Volunteers are also welcome to help with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and canopies.

For information, to sign up, to draw meat to cook, and/or to volunteer, contact Larry Cockerel at 816-585-2248.
A big thank-you to neighbor Matt Ryan, “The Sign Guy,” for creating and installing the new event-specific signs — complete with the days! — on our neighborhood “Upcoming Event” signs at all four entrances. Special thanks as well to Judy Hanson and Dennis and Sue Clevenger for graciously allowing signs to be placed in their yards at the NE 82nd Terrace entrances.
2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
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Pool Cleanup and Preparation
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Volunteers are needed to help power wash the pool deck and furniture to get the area ready for the season. Any help is appreciated!

For questions or to volunteer, contact Jason White at 816-696-9041.

Barbeque Showdown
The swimming pool parking lot will soon be filled with the delicious aroma of smoking ribs and chicken — and everyone is welcome to join the fun!

  • Cooking starts: Noon
  • Dining starts: 5:00 PM

Cooks should bring their own grills and grilling gear. Meat, plates, flatware, and LOTS of napkins will be provided.

Neighbors are invited to bring:

  • A side dish or dessert to share
  • Their preferred beverage

Volunteers are also welcome to help with setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and canopies.

For information, to sign up, to draw meat to cook, and/or to volunteer, contact Larry Cockerel at 816-585-2248.
A big thank-you to neighbor Matt Ryan, “The Sign Guy,” for creating and installing the new event-specific signs — complete with the days! — on our neighborhood “Upcoming Event” signs at all four entrances. Special thanks as well to Judy Hanson and Dennis and Sue Clevenger for graciously allowing signs to be placed in their yards at the NE 82nd Terrace entrances.
2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
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]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 02:04:01 +0000 <![CDATA[The Pointe May 2026: Pool Opening & Community Updates]]> https://mailchi.mp/c23cd778df77/the-pointe-may-6747249 https://mailchi.mp/c23cd778df77/the-pointe-may-6747249 The Pointe May 2026: Pool Opening & Community Updates
May 2026 Newsletter

In this edition . . .

May Events 
Garage Sales – May 9
    BBQ – May 16
    Pool cleaning – May 16
    Pool opening - May 23
Dumpster Day – May 30
All Neighbors Q&A Board Meeting – June 7
    Pool News
New Volunteers
Meet Officer Gates
    Registration with KCMO, Northland Neighborhoods, State

May: The Busiest Month
     May is Bridge Pointe’s busiest month with activities every Saturday. 
     Neighbors can sell their stuff and socialize at the annual Garage Sales on Saturday, May 9, 8am-5pm. Contact Mike Palikij (825-8968) for information or to offer to help.
     Pool Cleanup and Preparation is set for May 16, Saturday, 9am-4pm, when volunteers power wash the deck and furniture.  Call Jason White (696-9041).  
     Those volunteers will be enjoying the aroma of smoking ribs and chicken in the swimming pool parking lot during the annual Barbeque Showdown on Saturday, May 16.  Anyone who wants to join the fun is welcome.  Cooks should bring their own grills and grilling gear.  Cooking starts at noon.  Dining starts at 5pm.  Meat, plates, flatware, napkins (LOTS of them) will be provided. All neighbors are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share, and their preferred beverage.  Volunteers always are appreciated for setting up tables, chairs and canopies, and stowing them afterward.  Contact Larry Cockerel (585-2248) for information, to sign up, or to help.
     A week later, at 10am, Saturday, May 23, the swimming pool season begins, weather permitting.  (By city law the combined temperature of the swimming pool water and ambient air must be warm enough.)  Just like many prior years, the occasion will be celebrated with free hot dogs, chips and soft drinks. Contact Ken Nelson (718-3976) for information or to help.
     Finally, the popular Dumpster Day will begin at 8am, Saturday, May 30.  A dumpster will be parked near the swimming pool for neighbors to dump their junk.  The dumpster likely will be full by 10am, so be sure to arrive early.  Hazardous waste, tires, electronics and yard waste cannot be accepted.  Mario the Metal Man will have his trailer available to haul metal items to a recycling center.  Volunteers always are needed needed to unload cars swiftly. Contact Bob Hiatt (305-4176) for information or to help.
2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
Annual Q&A Session will be  at 5:30pm, Sunday, June 7

     Traditionally, the Board of Directors meets in the swimming pool parking lot in June, not just to conduct ordinary business, but also to hear questions, comments and concerns.  A lot has happened since the annual meeting in January, and a lot is planned for the future.  This is a great chance for all neighbors to hear about what’s happening and to provide suggestions and ideas.   Everyone is welcome to attend.
April's Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Pool Prep Proceeds
     Preparation is moving quickly before the swimming pool opens at 10am, Saturday, May 23 (weather permitting.) Ron Paulick stained the pergola by the baby pool. Jason White is activating entry-gate key fobs for the 189 neighbors who have paid dues. Volunteers are welcome and needed for as much or little time as they can spend between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, May 16. Work includes power washing the concrete deck and furniture, and other cleaning.
Key Fob Replacement Form

Lots of volunteers helped to fill a dumpster with household junk on a Dumpster Day.

More Volunteers Step Forward
     Many hands make for light work, and many hands can accomplish a lot.  BridgePointe is blessed with neighbors who recently have said they’ll lend their hands.  At the risk of overlooking someone (advance apology!) here are some of them.
     Matt Ryan has offered to be The Sign Guy, keeping track of event signs, planting them to inform neighbors about events, and removing the signs after the events.  Until now, signs have appeared at some neighborhood entrances, but not others.  They have been posted in time for some events, but not others.  And they have been removed promptly after some events, but not others.  The signs have been stored at many locations, leaving confusion about who has which signs.  Matt will keep them in a closet at the swimming pool.  Be sure to thank him or, better yet, offer to help him with handling signs.
     Meanwhile, Curtis Stock, a real estate agent for decades, offers to be the primary contact for information about BridgePointe when a house is listed for sale. Realtors and potential home buyers want to know about the neighborhood and the Homes Association.  They can have difficulty finding someone who can help them.  As an agent, he knows what they want to learn, and is able to provide it.  So, when a “For Sale” sign appears, he’ll contact the agent.  He’s also preparing a packet of information, including Homes Association details, schools, utilities and other useful information, to provide and to post on the neighborhood’s website, www.bridgepointekcmo.com. 
     Since June 2005, TGIF Social Hours have been hosted by volunteers monthly, usually on the second Friday of each month, except during the COVID pandemic.  Since last year, Shauna Varner Pierce has been recruiting and coordinating.  Hosts still are needed for August 14, November 13 and December 11.
     In recent summers, food trucks have been popular at the swimming pool parking.  This year, Maureen Rucker has been trying to schedule them as outdoor TGIF Social Hours.   Thanks to her efforts, trucks will come on June 12 and July 10.
 
     Readers can get a book, or leave a book, at the book station posted at the swimming pool parking lot – but not just yet.  In 2017, Jim Schnitz used his considerable skill to build the attractive little box.  He had help from retired educators Susan and Bob Hiatt with stocking it.   Now Jim offers to repair the  book station following weather damage.  

     Over the years, Bob Hiatt may be the most prolific volunteer in Bridge Pointe.   Presently he’s coordinating, with Steve Purviance, the installation of American flags on lampposts.  On Dumpster Day, he also arranges for a dumpster and for volunteers to fill it.  In the past he has served as the Association’s President, and the board member who oversaw landscaping.  He organized several golf tournaments, greeted new neighbors with welcome baskets, and hosted, with his wife, Susan, several TGIF Social Hours.
     Kristy Cofer has labored continuously for years to support the website and to distribute email notifications, including this newsletter.  She also served as the Association’s Secretary.
     Pat Rainey shared his considerable expertise several years ago by helping to develop the last long-range plan for capital improvements.  He now is working with a new consultant and neighborhood volunteers to create a much-needed replacement plan for using the Association’s reserve fund as major projects become due.
     Larry Cockerel, a decades-long veteran of barbeque competitions, proposed the first annual Barbeque Showdown in 2010 and has been involved in every BBQ since then.

Meet Community Interaction 
Officer Megan Gates
     If you hesitate about calling the Kansas City Police Department, thinking officers are too busy or understaffed, don’t worry.  
     Make the call.  
     Also, lots of resources are available on-line. For instance, if you’re going on vacation, and would like additional police presence at your address, you can submit a request at this site: Make a Police Report Online.
     Community Interaction Officer Megan Gates says resources are allocated according to how many calls are received.  Fewer cases mean fewer officers and patrols. 
      “If people have a small issue, I try to be available before it becomes a large issue,” she said in a recent interview.
      Her position in the Shoal Creek Patrol for the Community Engagement Division involves more than responding to individual calls for service and fighting crime.  She deals with ongoing and continuing issues, including neighbors’ disputes, connecting citizens with various services as needed. 
     She appears at school events, neighborhood gatherings and civic group meetings, being seen and engaging with the community.  She tries to build connections which can improve the quality of life, apart from responding to emergencies, apprehending suspects and investigating incidents. Still, she may execute an arrest warrant on one day, and then refer a homeless person to essential services on the next day.
     “No two days are the same.  I’m not behind a desk,” she says before quoting a sergeant who joked, “It’s like a circus with a different show every day.”   
     Officer Gates has accumulated a fascinating variety of experience in her 15 years with KCPD.  She grew up in Platte County, where her childhood home was near Northridge Farms. So, she was around horses from an early age.  She is in the Park Hill High School Alumni Hall of Fame.

     She first served in the East Patrol Division for ten years.  For her work in an officer-involved shooting, she received the Medal of Valor for apprehending a guy who was shooting into an occupied van.  Scary, huh?  “Your training kicks in,” she said matter-of-factly.  
     Officer Gates employed her horsemanship skills in the mounted unit before it disbanded.  Her patrol partner, Bravo, now retired, still lives with her.  More recently she worked for a little more than a year on the security detail for Mayor Quinton Lucas.
     Besides her regular duties, she occasionally still provides security for the mayor, and is part of the crisis negotiation team.   “I like soccer,” she says.  So, not surprisingly, she works KC Current games.  She also expects some extra duty when the FIFA tournament arrives next month.
     Her husband, Daniel Gates, is retired from KCPD and now works with the Platte County Sheriff’s Department.  They have two children.

Megan Gates #5534
Community Interaction Officer
816-859-4853

Bridge Pointe Registers with City, State, and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
     In recent weeks, the Homes Association has registered with the City of Kansas City, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI,) and the Missouri Secretary of State. 
    Kansas City’s Neighborhood Services Department provides a variety of services and programs to promote and improve neighborhoods.  NNI provides free crime watch training, publishes neighborhood garage sales listings weekly, prints neighborhood newsletters for free, offers meeting spaces at its office, and holds public meetings to keep in touch with local government.
    Registration with the Missouri Secretary of State is required by law for a corporation to exist and conduct business.  When it is in good standing, a corporation can have bank accounts, buy insurance, and enter contracts.

Article Ideas are Welcome!
If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
 
Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook. 

 
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]]> The Pointe May 2026: Pool Opening & Community Updates
May 2026 Newsletter

In this edition . . .

May Events 
Garage Sales – May 9
    BBQ – May 16
    Pool cleaning – May 16
    Pool opening - May 23
Dumpster Day – May 30
All Neighbors Q&A Board Meeting – June 7
    Pool News
New Volunteers
Meet Officer Gates
    Registration with KCMO, Northland Neighborhoods, State

May: The Busiest Month
     May is Bridge Pointe’s busiest month with activities every Saturday. 
     Neighbors can sell their stuff and socialize at the annual Garage Sales on Saturday, May 9, 8am-5pm. Contact Mike Palikij (825-8968) for information or to offer to help.
     Pool Cleanup and Preparation is set for May 16, Saturday, 9am-4pm, when volunteers power wash the deck and furniture.  Call Jason White (696-9041).  
     Those volunteers will be enjoying the aroma of smoking ribs and chicken in the swimming pool parking lot during the annual Barbeque Showdown on Saturday, May 16.  Anyone who wants to join the fun is welcome.  Cooks should bring their own grills and grilling gear.  Cooking starts at noon.  Dining starts at 5pm.  Meat, plates, flatware, napkins (LOTS of them) will be provided. All neighbors are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share, and their preferred beverage.  Volunteers always are appreciated for setting up tables, chairs and canopies, and stowing them afterward.  Contact Larry Cockerel (585-2248) for information, to sign up, or to help.
     A week later, at 10am, Saturday, May 23, the swimming pool season begins, weather permitting.  (By city law the combined temperature of the swimming pool water and ambient air must be warm enough.)  Just like many prior years, the occasion will be celebrated with free hot dogs, chips and soft drinks. Contact Ken Nelson (718-3976) for information or to help.
     Finally, the popular Dumpster Day will begin at 8am, Saturday, May 30.  A dumpster will be parked near the swimming pool for neighbors to dump their junk.  The dumpster likely will be full by 10am, so be sure to arrive early.  Hazardous waste, tires, electronics and yard waste cannot be accepted.  Mario the Metal Man will have his trailer available to haul metal items to a recycling center.  Volunteers always are needed needed to unload cars swiftly. Contact Bob Hiatt (305-4176) for information or to help.
2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
Annual Q&A Session will be  at 5:30pm, Sunday, June 7

     Traditionally, the Board of Directors meets in the swimming pool parking lot in June, not just to conduct ordinary business, but also to hear questions, comments and concerns.  A lot has happened since the annual meeting in January, and a lot is planned for the future.  This is a great chance for all neighbors to hear about what’s happening and to provide suggestions and ideas.   Everyone is welcome to attend.
April's Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Pool Prep Proceeds
     Preparation is moving quickly before the swimming pool opens at 10am, Saturday, May 23 (weather permitting.) Ron Paulick stained the pergola by the baby pool. Jason White is activating entry-gate key fobs for the 189 neighbors who have paid dues. Volunteers are welcome and needed for as much or little time as they can spend between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, May 16. Work includes power washing the concrete deck and furniture, and other cleaning.
Key Fob Replacement Form

Lots of volunteers helped to fill a dumpster with household junk on a Dumpster Day.

More Volunteers Step Forward
     Many hands make for light work, and many hands can accomplish a lot.  BridgePointe is blessed with neighbors who recently have said they’ll lend their hands.  At the risk of overlooking someone (advance apology!) here are some of them.
     Matt Ryan has offered to be The Sign Guy, keeping track of event signs, planting them to inform neighbors about events, and removing the signs after the events.  Until now, signs have appeared at some neighborhood entrances, but not others.  They have been posted in time for some events, but not others.  And they have been removed promptly after some events, but not others.  The signs have been stored at many locations, leaving confusion about who has which signs.  Matt will keep them in a closet at the swimming pool.  Be sure to thank him or, better yet, offer to help him with handling signs.
     Meanwhile, Curtis Stock, a real estate agent for decades, offers to be the primary contact for information about BridgePointe when a house is listed for sale. Realtors and potential home buyers want to know about the neighborhood and the Homes Association.  They can have difficulty finding someone who can help them.  As an agent, he knows what they want to learn, and is able to provide it.  So, when a “For Sale” sign appears, he’ll contact the agent.  He’s also preparing a packet of information, including Homes Association details, schools, utilities and other useful information, to provide and to post on the neighborhood’s website, www.bridgepointekcmo.com. 
     Since June 2005, TGIF Social Hours have been hosted by volunteers monthly, usually on the second Friday of each month, except during the COVID pandemic.  Since last year, Shauna Varner Pierce has been recruiting and coordinating.  Hosts still are needed for August 14, November 13 and December 11.
     In recent summers, food trucks have been popular at the swimming pool parking.  This year, Maureen Rucker has been trying to schedule them as outdoor TGIF Social Hours.   Thanks to her efforts, trucks will come on June 12 and July 10.
 
     Readers can get a book, or leave a book, at the book station posted at the swimming pool parking lot – but not just yet.  In 2017, Jim Schnitz used his considerable skill to build the attractive little box.  He had help from retired educators Susan and Bob Hiatt with stocking it.   Now Jim offers to repair the  book station following weather damage.  

     Over the years, Bob Hiatt may be the most prolific volunteer in Bridge Pointe.   Presently he’s coordinating, with Steve Purviance, the installation of American flags on lampposts.  On Dumpster Day, he also arranges for a dumpster and for volunteers to fill it.  In the past he has served as the Association’s President, and the board member who oversaw landscaping.  He organized several golf tournaments, greeted new neighbors with welcome baskets, and hosted, with his wife, Susan, several TGIF Social Hours.
     Kristy Cofer has labored continuously for years to support the website and to distribute email notifications, including this newsletter.  She also served as the Association’s Secretary.
     Pat Rainey shared his considerable expertise several years ago by helping to develop the last long-range plan for capital improvements.  He now is working with a new consultant and neighborhood volunteers to create a much-needed replacement plan for using the Association’s reserve fund as major projects become due.
     Larry Cockerel, a decades-long veteran of barbeque competitions, proposed the first annual Barbeque Showdown in 2010 and has been involved in every BBQ since then.

Meet Community Interaction 
Officer Megan Gates
     If you hesitate about calling the Kansas City Police Department, thinking officers are too busy or understaffed, don’t worry.  
     Make the call.  
     Also, lots of resources are available on-line. For instance, if you’re going on vacation, and would like additional police presence at your address, you can submit a request at this site: Make a Police Report Online.
     Community Interaction Officer Megan Gates says resources are allocated according to how many calls are received.  Fewer cases mean fewer officers and patrols. 
      “If people have a small issue, I try to be available before it becomes a large issue,” she said in a recent interview.
      Her position in the Shoal Creek Patrol for the Community Engagement Division involves more than responding to individual calls for service and fighting crime.  She deals with ongoing and continuing issues, including neighbors’ disputes, connecting citizens with various services as needed. 
     She appears at school events, neighborhood gatherings and civic group meetings, being seen and engaging with the community.  She tries to build connections which can improve the quality of life, apart from responding to emergencies, apprehending suspects and investigating incidents. Still, she may execute an arrest warrant on one day, and then refer a homeless person to essential services on the next day.
     “No two days are the same.  I’m not behind a desk,” she says before quoting a sergeant who joked, “It’s like a circus with a different show every day.”   
     Officer Gates has accumulated a fascinating variety of experience in her 15 years with KCPD.  She grew up in Platte County, where her childhood home was near Northridge Farms. So, she was around horses from an early age.  She is in the Park Hill High School Alumni Hall of Fame.

     She first served in the East Patrol Division for ten years.  For her work in an officer-involved shooting, she received the Medal of Valor for apprehending a guy who was shooting into an occupied van.  Scary, huh?  “Your training kicks in,” she said matter-of-factly.  
     Officer Gates employed her horsemanship skills in the mounted unit before it disbanded.  Her patrol partner, Bravo, now retired, still lives with her.  More recently she worked for a little more than a year on the security detail for Mayor Quinton Lucas.
     Besides her regular duties, she occasionally still provides security for the mayor, and is part of the crisis negotiation team.   “I like soccer,” she says.  So, not surprisingly, she works KC Current games.  She also expects some extra duty when the FIFA tournament arrives next month.
     Her husband, Daniel Gates, is retired from KCPD and now works with the Platte County Sheriff’s Department.  They have two children.

Megan Gates #5534
Community Interaction Officer
816-859-4853

Bridge Pointe Registers with City, State, and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
     In recent weeks, the Homes Association has registered with the City of Kansas City, Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI,) and the Missouri Secretary of State. 
    Kansas City’s Neighborhood Services Department provides a variety of services and programs to promote and improve neighborhoods.  NNI provides free crime watch training, publishes neighborhood garage sales listings weekly, prints neighborhood newsletters for free, offers meeting spaces at its office, and holds public meetings to keep in touch with local government.
    Registration with the Missouri Secretary of State is required by law for a corporation to exist and conduct business.  When it is in good standing, a corporation can have bank accounts, buy insurance, and enter contracts.

Article Ideas are Welcome!
If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
 
Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook. 

 
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Bridge Pointe Neighborhood Website
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]]> Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:46 +0000 <![CDATA[The Pointe April 2026: Events, Improvements & Honoring Neighbors]]> https://mailchi.mp/7d5db404368a/the-pointe-march-6746721 https://mailchi.mp/7d5db404368a/the-pointe-march-6746721 The Pointe April 2026: Events, Improvements & Honoring Neighbors
April 2026

In this edition . . .

  • Social Events Include Egg Hunt, TGIFs. Garage Sales, Dumpster Day
  • Surveys Show Preferences
  • Pool Closers Needed
  • Repairs Fix Underwater Pool Light and Key Fob Backup System
  • Long-Time Neighbors Britt, Calkins Pass Away 
  • Mecklenburg Explains New Sidewalks, Trailhead
  • Side Hustles: Tobin Brest – Math Tutoring; Wyatt Lowther – Lawn Mowing
  • Honoring Graduates

Social Events Welcome Spring
      Nearly 30 egg hunters scoured the area around the swimming pool on March 28, 2026 after posing for the traditional group photograph.  Besides munching on candy, they drew with chalk on the pavement and enjoyed snacks and drinks.  Thank Jenny Netherton for organizing.
      The next social event on the calendar is the TGIF Social Hour on April 10, but no one has volunteered to host yet.  Hosts also are needed for May 8, November 13, and December 11.  To host, contact Shawna Varner Pierce (816-694-4138).  
     The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be at 5pm, Sunday, April 12, hosted by the Meier family at 1907 NE 82nd Terr.   Any neighbor who wishes to attend is welcome, but is asked to call ahead (816-718-4076) to make sure enough chairs are ready.
     Looking further ahead, you can dispose of stuff at the Garage Sales on Saturday, May 9.  What you don’t sell or donate can be discarded on Dumpster Day, on Saturday, May 30.

2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
Suitably attired, Judy Meier managed the snacks and drinks at the March 28 Egg Hunt.

Survey says . . .

Volunteers, Ideas, Concerns
Emerge in Surveys.
   Neighbors so far have returned 32 surveys, identifying dozens of volunteers and proposing lots of nifty ideas.  Blank surveys were distributed at the January 12, 2026 Annual Meeting, and to every household by U.S. Mail in February.  See the summary of all results at this link: Survey Summary Report.
    The activities and programs which attracted the largest number of volunteers are:   Preparing the swimming pool for opening (nine volunteers), helping with Dumpster Day in spring and autumn (15), becoming a Block Captain (7), and updating the five-year plan for capital improvements (8).
    A variety of ideas also surfaced: Put a pickleball court near the swimming pool, replace the pool’s music system, and get snow removal.  Lots of new activities are drawing interest: Playing bingo, hosting Chiefs football tailgates in homes, walking, making crafts, playing kitchen table poker, bowling, attending Starlight Theatre,
Royals baseball, and the World War I museum, playing softball, creating a book club, playing bridge, forming a tea group, organizing a garden club.   Hosts for some of the monthly TGIF Social Hour also volunteered.
     Some neighbors are concerned about the bad appearance of a few properties, failure to keep dogs off lawns, pet noise, and waste disposal.  
     The surveys will be extremely helpful in guiding board members’ decisions about how to improve and maintain the neighborhood.  Neighbors who expressed interest in an event, activity or project are urged to review the survey results at Survey Summary Report, and contact neighbors who have similar interests. 

Didn’t get a chance to fill out the Bridge Pointe survey? No worries—click the link and jump in! Bridge Pointe Neighborhood Survey

 

For Just a Few Minutes Each Evening . . .

Swimming Pool Closers 

Are Needed for One-Week Shifts.
     Volunteers are needed to close the pool nightly this summer for a week at a time  (Saturday–Sunday.) The process is quick and simple — just lowering the umbrellas, straightening the pool furniture, and making sure the gates are secured.

Pool Closing Sign Up
     
Four households volunteered in the recent Member Survey.  The season is 15 weeks long, maybe longer if weather permits.  So about nine volunteers are still needed.

Pool News . . .

Lifeguard Returns to Fix Underwater Light
Jacob in 2011
     Jacob Johnson, of Johnson Pool Service, worked on repair of an underwater swimming pool light.   If the name and face are familiar, that’s because he was a lifeguard at Bridge Pointe’s pool in 2011.  His dad, Jeff, owns the company which will be providing pool management and service this summer.
     The project required draining water to a level below the light, carving a hole in the concrete deck, replacing electrical parts, and filing the hole.  The job was completed on time and under budget.
     The key-fob entry system also will be repaired.  The backup battery died, resulting in occasional malfunctions last year.    
 

Bridge Pointe Loses Two Long-Time Neighbors:  Roger Britt, Terry Calkins
     Roger Britt, a Bridge Pointe resident since 1997, died on March 1, 2026, leaving his wife, Susan, and daughter, Tracy.  
     Roger was born in 1944.  At Smithville High School, Class of 1962, he was active in sports.  He became an Eagle Scout.  He met his wife of 57 years in Maryville, where he graduated from Northwest Missouri State University. In 2005 he retired after 32 years with Hallmark Cards.  He was Company Commander of the 325th Hospital Unit in the Army Reserves.
     He was a member of Hillside Christian Church, where he was an Elder Emeritus, for 55 years.  He traveled extensively with Sue.  He was a Missouri Tigers fan.  He loved his three grandchildren, Shea, Ryan and Noah. 
     Services were on March 14, 2026.
     Maj. Terry Calkins, who moved to BridgePointe in 1988, died on February 25, 2026 after a distinguished career as a pilot.  
     Terry was born in 1947. After graduating from Bonner Springs High School in 1965, he attended Miami Flight School and completed training in Oklahoma.  He joined the Army Reserves, piloting a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. 
     Meanwhile, he was a commercial pilot for Frontier Airlines and then for Continental Airlines, when he met his wife, Susan Korecky Calkins.  He retired in 2007.  They enjoyed walking their dog, Spot, around the neighborhood.  Terry has two sons, Chris and Nick, and a grandson, Winston.
     Services were on March 4, 2026.

Mecklenburg Knows How to Get Things Done: 
Sidewalks, Trailhead.
Did you ever wonder how and why BridgePointe got snazzy new handicapped- accessible sidewalks last year when much older neighborhoods did not?
    Longtime neighbor Dave Mecklenburg knows exactly.
    It started at a meeting of Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., where he has been a board member for 15 years – eight years as president.  Uday Manipalli, then a deputy director for Kansas City’s Planning and Development Department, attended. Dave inquired:  “I’m from a neighborhood called BridgePointe, but I’ve seen mail addressed to ‘Ridgefield.’  Does the City even know we exist?”  Mr. Manipalli, a senior engineer who works with sidewalk projects, said, “I’ll have to look into this.” 
    Eventually he called Dave to say he wanted to walk through the neighborhood.  The two men identified broken, heaved, irregular and jagged sidewalks.  The first thought was to grind concrete to remove trip hazards.  But, having served on the Kansas City Parks Board of  Commissioners for ten years, Dave knew a quite bit about how the city operated; he figured there could be a way to make the sidewalks even better.
    The Public Improvements Advisory Committee receives and controls money for projects which it approves upon application.  If approved projects cost less than the money in the fund, cash is left unused.  He discovered that about $500,000 was available, more than enough to fund Bridge Pointe’s sidewalk job. 
     But when inspectors checked progress, they noted that the sidewalks did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA,) for which more money was available from the federal government.  The project changed to include ramps at corners. By that time, Dave’s involvement had ended -- limited to directing focus on the sidewalks, but not controlling or influencing progress.
    You’ve probably seen Dave’s name on a sign at the trailhead on Happy Rock Trail within Maplewoods Greenway, 2001 NE Barry Road, adjacent to the Bridge Pointe neighborhood.  The sign was unveiled on May 5, 2023, honoring his long service as a Parks Commissioner.   The three-mile hiking trail follows Shoal Creek, and accommodates strollers and bicycles. 
    So why was the trailhead named after Dave?  “I have no idea,” he says.  “I didn’t ask for it.  It never entered my mind.  (On the board,) I tried to stay in the background.  I didn’t care who got credit for what was accomplished.  So, I was surprised.” 
     
Dave’s road to the parks board began with his membership in the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Chamber projects introduced him to city officials, including council members and parks personnel.  Mayor Sly James appointed him to the Board in 2011.   Since 1892, only four of 111 commissioners served longer than him.
     The city’s website says this:
     Commissioner Mecklenburg had a large influence on the park and boulevard system, working diligently for the city as a whole, constantly expressing his concern, that the Parks and Recreation Department provide the best in the Park and Recreation Services to the citizens of Kansas City. Commissioner Mecklenburg is a true advocate for trails and linear parks.
    Dave and Susan, his wife of 56 years, and children, Amy and Brad, moved to BridgePointe in 1988.   He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1959, and earned a biology degree from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri.  He wanted to be a forest ranger, but the U.S. Army preferred that he work in military intelligence in Germany during his four-year hitch.  He has been an insurance agent for 55 years. Susan retired as Director of Surgical Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital. 
    When BridgePointe’s land developer released control of the Homes Association to homeowners, Dave was its first Vice President in 1992, then President in 1993.  He’s quietly been helping the Association ever since, providing insurance services, unloading cars on Dumpster Day, and assisting in other ways.
    Even though Dave no longer is on the city’s park board, he still is serving the public with his considerable experience.  Clay County Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte tapped him for the County’s Parks Advisory Board, which primarily manages the many golf, camping, hiking, and other facilities near Smithville Lake.  Specifically, he is working on a Clay County Parks  Master Plan.  His term expires at the end of 2026.

 

Youth Services...

Tobin Brest, Math Tutor

     During his summer break from Missouri State University in Springfield, new neighbor Tobin Brest is accepting students at any level, kindergarten through high school, for math tutoring.  He can teach in person in Kansas City and in Springfield, and anywhere virtually.  He’s a junior, studying actuarial mathematics.  He’s great with kids and patient when explaining math concepts. 
     Contact him on What’s App at 1 913-301-6900; on Facebook at Tobin Brest. Math Tutor, or email at tobin.brest@gmail.com.

Wyatt Lowther, Lawn Mower

     Eagle Scout Wyatt Lowther, 16 years old, has a lawn-care business.  He’ll do mowing, edging, blowing, fertilizing, and bush trimming.   
     For large lawns he charges $45; small yards, $35. Cost for spreading fertilizer vary, starting at $25.   Bush trimming starts at $25. Edging without mowing costs $10, but $15 if overgrown.  Going on vacation? He’s available for one-time mowing while you’re gone.
     Text him at (816) 780-8926.
 

Honor Graduates with Notices in The Pointe.

Graduation season is coming soon, so it’s time to congratulate and honor students for their accomplishments.  Please send a photograph, name, name of school, degree, plans for the future, and parents’ names to ken@nelsonlawkc.com.

April 12, Sunday, 5:30 pm, Board of Directors Meeting, at Meier home, (718-4076) 1907 NE 82nd Terr.
If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
 
Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook. 

 
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Bridge Pointe Neighborhood Website
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]]> The Pointe April 2026: Events, Improvements & Honoring Neighbors
April 2026

In this edition . . .

  • Social Events Include Egg Hunt, TGIFs. Garage Sales, Dumpster Day
  • Surveys Show Preferences
  • Pool Closers Needed
  • Repairs Fix Underwater Pool Light and Key Fob Backup System
  • Long-Time Neighbors Britt, Calkins Pass Away 
  • Mecklenburg Explains New Sidewalks, Trailhead
  • Side Hustles: Tobin Brest – Math Tutoring; Wyatt Lowther – Lawn Mowing
  • Honoring Graduates

Social Events Welcome Spring
      Nearly 30 egg hunters scoured the area around the swimming pool on March 28, 2026 after posing for the traditional group photograph.  Besides munching on candy, they drew with chalk on the pavement and enjoyed snacks and drinks.  Thank Jenny Netherton for organizing.
      The next social event on the calendar is the TGIF Social Hour on April 10, but no one has volunteered to host yet.  Hosts also are needed for May 8, November 13, and December 11.  To host, contact Shawna Varner Pierce (816-694-4138).  
     The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be at 5pm, Sunday, April 12, hosted by the Meier family at 1907 NE 82nd Terr.   Any neighbor who wishes to attend is welcome, but is asked to call ahead (816-718-4076) to make sure enough chairs are ready.
     Looking further ahead, you can dispose of stuff at the Garage Sales on Saturday, May 9.  What you don’t sell or donate can be discarded on Dumpster Day, on Saturday, May 30.

2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
Suitably attired, Judy Meier managed the snacks and drinks at the March 28 Egg Hunt.

Survey says . . .

Volunteers, Ideas, Concerns
Emerge in Surveys.
   Neighbors so far have returned 32 surveys, identifying dozens of volunteers and proposing lots of nifty ideas.  Blank surveys were distributed at the January 12, 2026 Annual Meeting, and to every household by U.S. Mail in February.  See the summary of all results at this link: Survey Summary Report.
    The activities and programs which attracted the largest number of volunteers are:   Preparing the swimming pool for opening (nine volunteers), helping with Dumpster Day in spring and autumn (15), becoming a Block Captain (7), and updating the five-year plan for capital improvements (8).
    A variety of ideas also surfaced: Put a pickleball court near the swimming pool, replace the pool’s music system, and get snow removal.  Lots of new activities are drawing interest: Playing bingo, hosting Chiefs football tailgates in homes, walking, making crafts, playing kitchen table poker, bowling, attending Starlight Theatre,
Royals baseball, and the World War I museum, playing softball, creating a book club, playing bridge, forming a tea group, organizing a garden club.   Hosts for some of the monthly TGIF Social Hour also volunteered.
     Some neighbors are concerned about the bad appearance of a few properties, failure to keep dogs off lawns, pet noise, and waste disposal.  
     The surveys will be extremely helpful in guiding board members’ decisions about how to improve and maintain the neighborhood.  Neighbors who expressed interest in an event, activity or project are urged to review the survey results at Survey Summary Report, and contact neighbors who have similar interests. 

Didn’t get a chance to fill out the Bridge Pointe survey? No worries—click the link and jump in! Bridge Pointe Neighborhood Survey

 

For Just a Few Minutes Each Evening . . .

Swimming Pool Closers 

Are Needed for One-Week Shifts.
     Volunteers are needed to close the pool nightly this summer for a week at a time  (Saturday–Sunday.) The process is quick and simple — just lowering the umbrellas, straightening the pool furniture, and making sure the gates are secured.

Pool Closing Sign Up
     
Four households volunteered in the recent Member Survey.  The season is 15 weeks long, maybe longer if weather permits.  So about nine volunteers are still needed.

Pool News . . .

Lifeguard Returns to Fix Underwater Light
Jacob in 2011
     Jacob Johnson, of Johnson Pool Service, worked on repair of an underwater swimming pool light.   If the name and face are familiar, that’s because he was a lifeguard at Bridge Pointe’s pool in 2011.  His dad, Jeff, owns the company which will be providing pool management and service this summer.
     The project required draining water to a level below the light, carving a hole in the concrete deck, replacing electrical parts, and filing the hole.  The job was completed on time and under budget.
     The key-fob entry system also will be repaired.  The backup battery died, resulting in occasional malfunctions last year.    
 

Bridge Pointe Loses Two Long-Time Neighbors:  Roger Britt, Terry Calkins
     Roger Britt, a Bridge Pointe resident since 1997, died on March 1, 2026, leaving his wife, Susan, and daughter, Tracy.  
     Roger was born in 1944.  At Smithville High School, Class of 1962, he was active in sports.  He became an Eagle Scout.  He met his wife of 57 years in Maryville, where he graduated from Northwest Missouri State University. In 2005 he retired after 32 years with Hallmark Cards.  He was Company Commander of the 325th Hospital Unit in the Army Reserves.
     He was a member of Hillside Christian Church, where he was an Elder Emeritus, for 55 years.  He traveled extensively with Sue.  He was a Missouri Tigers fan.  He loved his three grandchildren, Shea, Ryan and Noah. 
     Services were on March 14, 2026.
     Maj. Terry Calkins, who moved to BridgePointe in 1988, died on February 25, 2026 after a distinguished career as a pilot.  
     Terry was born in 1947. After graduating from Bonner Springs High School in 1965, he attended Miami Flight School and completed training in Oklahoma.  He joined the Army Reserves, piloting a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. 
     Meanwhile, he was a commercial pilot for Frontier Airlines and then for Continental Airlines, when he met his wife, Susan Korecky Calkins.  He retired in 2007.  They enjoyed walking their dog, Spot, around the neighborhood.  Terry has two sons, Chris and Nick, and a grandson, Winston.
     Services were on March 4, 2026.

Mecklenburg Knows How to Get Things Done: 
Sidewalks, Trailhead.
Did you ever wonder how and why BridgePointe got snazzy new handicapped- accessible sidewalks last year when much older neighborhoods did not?
    Longtime neighbor Dave Mecklenburg knows exactly.
    It started at a meeting of Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., where he has been a board member for 15 years – eight years as president.  Uday Manipalli, then a deputy director for Kansas City’s Planning and Development Department, attended. Dave inquired:  “I’m from a neighborhood called BridgePointe, but I’ve seen mail addressed to ‘Ridgefield.’  Does the City even know we exist?”  Mr. Manipalli, a senior engineer who works with sidewalk projects, said, “I’ll have to look into this.” 
    Eventually he called Dave to say he wanted to walk through the neighborhood.  The two men identified broken, heaved, irregular and jagged sidewalks.  The first thought was to grind concrete to remove trip hazards.  But, having served on the Kansas City Parks Board of  Commissioners for ten years, Dave knew a quite bit about how the city operated; he figured there could be a way to make the sidewalks even better.
    The Public Improvements Advisory Committee receives and controls money for projects which it approves upon application.  If approved projects cost less than the money in the fund, cash is left unused.  He discovered that about $500,000 was available, more than enough to fund Bridge Pointe’s sidewalk job. 
     But when inspectors checked progress, they noted that the sidewalks did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA,) for which more money was available from the federal government.  The project changed to include ramps at corners. By that time, Dave’s involvement had ended -- limited to directing focus on the sidewalks, but not controlling or influencing progress.
    You’ve probably seen Dave’s name on a sign at the trailhead on Happy Rock Trail within Maplewoods Greenway, 2001 NE Barry Road, adjacent to the Bridge Pointe neighborhood.  The sign was unveiled on May 5, 2023, honoring his long service as a Parks Commissioner.   The three-mile hiking trail follows Shoal Creek, and accommodates strollers and bicycles. 
    So why was the trailhead named after Dave?  “I have no idea,” he says.  “I didn’t ask for it.  It never entered my mind.  (On the board,) I tried to stay in the background.  I didn’t care who got credit for what was accomplished.  So, I was surprised.” 
     
Dave’s road to the parks board began with his membership in the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Chamber projects introduced him to city officials, including council members and parks personnel.  Mayor Sly James appointed him to the Board in 2011.   Since 1892, only four of 111 commissioners served longer than him.
     The city’s website says this:
     Commissioner Mecklenburg had a large influence on the park and boulevard system, working diligently for the city as a whole, constantly expressing his concern, that the Parks and Recreation Department provide the best in the Park and Recreation Services to the citizens of Kansas City. Commissioner Mecklenburg is a true advocate for trails and linear parks.
    Dave and Susan, his wife of 56 years, and children, Amy and Brad, moved to BridgePointe in 1988.   He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1959, and earned a biology degree from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri.  He wanted to be a forest ranger, but the U.S. Army preferred that he work in military intelligence in Germany during his four-year hitch.  He has been an insurance agent for 55 years. Susan retired as Director of Surgical Services at Children’s Mercy Hospital. 
    When BridgePointe’s land developer released control of the Homes Association to homeowners, Dave was its first Vice President in 1992, then President in 1993.  He’s quietly been helping the Association ever since, providing insurance services, unloading cars on Dumpster Day, and assisting in other ways.
    Even though Dave no longer is on the city’s park board, he still is serving the public with his considerable experience.  Clay County Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte tapped him for the County’s Parks Advisory Board, which primarily manages the many golf, camping, hiking, and other facilities near Smithville Lake.  Specifically, he is working on a Clay County Parks  Master Plan.  His term expires at the end of 2026.

 

Youth Services...

Tobin Brest, Math Tutor

     During his summer break from Missouri State University in Springfield, new neighbor Tobin Brest is accepting students at any level, kindergarten through high school, for math tutoring.  He can teach in person in Kansas City and in Springfield, and anywhere virtually.  He’s a junior, studying actuarial mathematics.  He’s great with kids and patient when explaining math concepts. 
     Contact him on What’s App at 1 913-301-6900; on Facebook at Tobin Brest. Math Tutor, or email at tobin.brest@gmail.com.

Wyatt Lowther, Lawn Mower

     Eagle Scout Wyatt Lowther, 16 years old, has a lawn-care business.  He’ll do mowing, edging, blowing, fertilizing, and bush trimming.   
     For large lawns he charges $45; small yards, $35. Cost for spreading fertilizer vary, starting at $25.   Bush trimming starts at $25. Edging without mowing costs $10, but $15 if overgrown.  Going on vacation? He’s available for one-time mowing while you’re gone.
     Text him at (816) 780-8926.
 

Honor Graduates with Notices in The Pointe.

Graduation season is coming soon, so it’s time to congratulate and honor students for their accomplishments.  Please send a photograph, name, name of school, degree, plans for the future, and parents’ names to ken@nelsonlawkc.com.

April 12, Sunday, 5:30 pm, Board of Directors Meeting, at Meier home, (718-4076) 1907 NE 82nd Terr.
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Hi Neighbors,
Take a moment to meet our newest little neighbor, get information about the upcoming egg hunt, and enjoy a quick board update!
Bridge Pointe’s newest and smallest neighbor is Merrick James Thompson, born on March 10, 2026, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces, to Mindy and Jase Thompson. Keller, 3, is the proud big brother.
The annual Egg Hunt for kids (fifth grade and younger) will start at 10am, Saturday, March 28, in the swimming pool parking lot area.  Kids can hunt for eggs, play with bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. For information, or to offer help, contact Jenny Netherton (816-305-0272.)

Taking care of business...


                 In their first meeting, the new board of directors authorized signing four contracts: Landscaping, pool management, repair of underwater lights at the swimming pool, and replacement of the retaining wall on the west side of N. Wayne, at N.E. Barry Road.   They also solicited an agreement to update and maintain the Association’s website.
                  Vice President Judy Meier hosted the February 1 meeting at her home, 1907 NE 82nd Terr.   It was attended by Mike Palikij, President; Jack Kammerer, Treasurer; Ken Nelson, Secretary; Carolyn McClure, Architecture/Compliance; Scott McClure, Landscaping; Jason White, Pool Management, and volunteers Curtis Stock, Kristy Cofer, and Bob Hiatt, and guest Josen Ruiseco.
                  Mr. Ruiseco proposed to update and then maintain the Association’s website so it can be more useful and reliable.  After hearing ideas about what needs to be done, he said he would extend an offer to do the work.
                In other business, the board authorized Mr. Kammerer and Mr. Palikij to handle the Association’s banking business.  Mr. Nelson reported he is working on the Association’s annual registration.  Mrs. Meier will coordinate volunteers and hosts for social events.
               The board will meet again on April 12 at 5:30pm, and then at 5pm on the first Sunday of June, August, October and December.  All neighbors are invited to attend board meetings.  But they are asked to contact a board member in advance to make sure enough chairs are available.
                  More details are in the complete minutes of the meeting.  Here’s a link to the minutes of the meeting: February 1, 2026 Board Meeting
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Hi Neighbors,
Take a moment to meet our newest little neighbor, get information about the upcoming egg hunt, and enjoy a quick board update!
Bridge Pointe’s newest and smallest neighbor is Merrick James Thompson, born on March 10, 2026, weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces, to Mindy and Jase Thompson. Keller, 3, is the proud big brother.
The annual Egg Hunt for kids (fifth grade and younger) will start at 10am, Saturday, March 28, in the swimming pool parking lot area.  Kids can hunt for eggs, play with bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. For information, or to offer help, contact Jenny Netherton (816-305-0272.)

Taking care of business...


                 In their first meeting, the new board of directors authorized signing four contracts: Landscaping, pool management, repair of underwater lights at the swimming pool, and replacement of the retaining wall on the west side of N. Wayne, at N.E. Barry Road.   They also solicited an agreement to update and maintain the Association’s website.
                  Vice President Judy Meier hosted the February 1 meeting at her home, 1907 NE 82nd Terr.   It was attended by Mike Palikij, President; Jack Kammerer, Treasurer; Ken Nelson, Secretary; Carolyn McClure, Architecture/Compliance; Scott McClure, Landscaping; Jason White, Pool Management, and volunteers Curtis Stock, Kristy Cofer, and Bob Hiatt, and guest Josen Ruiseco.
                  Mr. Ruiseco proposed to update and then maintain the Association’s website so it can be more useful and reliable.  After hearing ideas about what needs to be done, he said he would extend an offer to do the work.
                In other business, the board authorized Mr. Kammerer and Mr. Palikij to handle the Association’s banking business.  Mr. Nelson reported he is working on the Association’s annual registration.  Mrs. Meier will coordinate volunteers and hosts for social events.
               The board will meet again on April 12 at 5:30pm, and then at 5pm on the first Sunday of June, August, October and December.  All neighbors are invited to attend board meetings.  But they are asked to contact a board member in advance to make sure enough chairs are available.
                  More details are in the complete minutes of the meeting.  Here’s a link to the minutes of the meeting: February 1, 2026 Board Meeting
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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:11:22 +0000 <![CDATA[The Pointe March 2026]]> https://mailchi.mp/d52f637e82af/the-pointe-march-2026 https://mailchi.mp/d52f637e82af/the-pointe-march-2026 The Pointe March 2026
March 2026
In this edition . . .
Springtime events
Amazing Willmann twins
Surveys
Pool news
Website updates
Dues news

Springtime Events...
Egg Hunt
The annual Egg Hunt for kids (fifth grade and younger) will start at 10am, Saturday, March 28, in the swimming pool parking lot area.  Kids can hunt for eggs, play with bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. For information, or to offer help, contact Jenny Netherton (816-305-0272.)
TGIF
TGIF Social Hour.  One of the most enduring and popular regular events usually occurs on the second Friday of each month, from 6 to 8pm, at the home of whomever volunteers to host. Adults are invited to bring their preferred beverages.  They also may bring snacks to share.  Neighbors enjoy getting acquainted, or re-acquainted, with each other.  Because the locations change monthly, people can meet folks who live in different parts of the neighborhood.  We’re looking for more hosts for TGIFs this year! If you’re interested, we’d love to have you volunteer. Even if the second Friday of the month doesn’t work for you, you’re still welcome to host on another Friday that fits your schedule. To volunteer, contact Shauna Varner Pierce (816-694-4138.)
Garage Sale
Garage sales will be on Saturday, May 9, 8am-5pm.   Signs at the entries to Bridge Pointe will advertise the sales.  For information, or to offer help, contact Mike Palikij (816-825-8968.)
Dumpster Day
Dumpster Day starts at 8am, Saturday, May 30.  But arriving early is a good idea for neighbors who want to dump junk because the event ends as soon as the dumpster is full.  In the past, the dumpster has filled as soon as 10am.  Volunteers are needed to help with unloading junk so traffic can flow smoothly on NE 83rd St. by the swimming pool.  Mario the Metal Guy will bring a trailer for collecting scrap metal to recycle.   Hazardous waste (tires, car batteries, oil, toxic chemicals, TVs, computers, etc.) and yard waste (brush, grass, branches, etc.) cannot be accepted.  The next Dumpster Day will be on September 11, 2026. For information, or to volunteer, contact Bob Hiatt (816-305-4176).

2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
April 12, Sunday, 5pm, Board of Directors Meeting, at Meier home, (816-718-4076) 1907 NE 82nd Terr.

Those Amazing Willmann Twins!
     When Macey and Jacob Willmann moved to 1817 NE 83rd St. on September 4, 2007, three weeks after they were born, no one could have guessed the incredible accomplishments they would achieve before finishing high school.  The neighborhood has watched them grow up, way up; Macey is 5’7” and Jake is 6’7”.
     They could have followed their brothers, Ethan, Logan and Caden to nearby Oak Park.  Instead, they went to North Kansas City High School – the only area school which offers the elite and prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.  Both have earned academic letters. Jake is in the National Honor Society and on the Principal’s Honor Roll.  Jake also has been in the Leadership program for three years.  And, under guidance from fellow neighbor Bob Hiatt, Jake has been a Pathway Ambassador for two years, leading tours of the school.
     Even more astonishing than their academic exploits are heroics in the gym.  Macey has four varsity letters in basketball, was named to the All-District Team two times, All-Conference Team four times, and Most Valuable Player in the 2026 North Kansas City girls basketball tournament.  Not surprisingly, she attracted plenty of attention from eager colleges.  She plans to play for Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
     Meanwhile, Jake has four basketball letters.  He twice was named to the All-Conference and All-District teams.  He continues weighing options for college.
     Proud parents are Melissa and Shane Willmann, who was a boys basketball star at Oak Park.

Survey Says . . .

Member Survey 2026

A letter was mailed to every household in February, informing about recent developments and plans, and inviting all neighbors to submit a survey to show what’s on their minds.   So far, dozens of neighbors have responded with ideas, concerns, and offers to participate and to help.   The surveys are being tabulated so results can be shared with all.  Until then, anyone who has not submitted a survey is urged to do so.  Click here to complete the online survey.

Pool News

Neighbors will need activated key fobs to enter the swimming pool after the season starts on May 23, 2026.  Jason White (816-896-9041) will activate fobs for everyone who has paid dues.  Lost fobs can be replaced for $25.  Home sellers should give the fobs to buyers.

He also is looking for volunteers to take turns at closing the pool in the evenings for a week at a time.  Closing includes few minutes of rearranging the chairs, checking the trash, and tidying the pool area for the next day.

Website Updates

Arrangements are being made to upgrade and maintain the neighborhood website, www.bridgepointekcmo.com, in coming weeks to make it an even more reliable source for current and historical information.  It will have a calendar, meeting minutes, newsletters, Covenants and Restrictions, and lots of other information.   The website will show the world, including potential buyers, realtors and new neighbors, what a great neighborhood Bridge Pointe is. Access to the directory and other private features will require a password which will be available after the website work is done.
By February 28, 2026, dues had been paid by 178 households.  Reminder invoices have been sent to the 23 homes which have not paid.

The checking account balance at the end of February was $24,466.53. The money market account balance was $142,628.85.  A $100,000 certificate of deposit (11 months) is earning 3.68% interest.  The Association’s outgoing directors switched to a new insurance policy last year with annual premium savings of $2,739, which provides greater coverage.
If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
 
Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook. 

 
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March 2026
In this edition . . .
Springtime events
Amazing Willmann twins
Surveys
Pool news
Website updates
Dues news

Springtime Events...
Egg Hunt
The annual Egg Hunt for kids (fifth grade and younger) will start at 10am, Saturday, March 28, in the swimming pool parking lot area.  Kids can hunt for eggs, play with bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. For information, or to offer help, contact Jenny Netherton (816-305-0272.)
TGIF
TGIF Social Hour.  One of the most enduring and popular regular events usually occurs on the second Friday of each month, from 6 to 8pm, at the home of whomever volunteers to host. Adults are invited to bring their preferred beverages.  They also may bring snacks to share.  Neighbors enjoy getting acquainted, or re-acquainted, with each other.  Because the locations change monthly, people can meet folks who live in different parts of the neighborhood.  We’re looking for more hosts for TGIFs this year! If you’re interested, we’d love to have you volunteer. Even if the second Friday of the month doesn’t work for you, you’re still welcome to host on another Friday that fits your schedule. To volunteer, contact Shauna Varner Pierce (816-694-4138.)
Garage Sale
Garage sales will be on Saturday, May 9, 8am-5pm.   Signs at the entries to Bridge Pointe will advertise the sales.  For information, or to offer help, contact Mike Palikij (816-825-8968.)
Dumpster Day
Dumpster Day starts at 8am, Saturday, May 30.  But arriving early is a good idea for neighbors who want to dump junk because the event ends as soon as the dumpster is full.  In the past, the dumpster has filled as soon as 10am.  Volunteers are needed to help with unloading junk so traffic can flow smoothly on NE 83rd St. by the swimming pool.  Mario the Metal Guy will bring a trailer for collecting scrap metal to recycle.   Hazardous waste (tires, car batteries, oil, toxic chemicals, TVs, computers, etc.) and yard waste (brush, grass, branches, etc.) cannot be accepted.  The next Dumpster Day will be on September 11, 2026. For information, or to volunteer, contact Bob Hiatt (816-305-4176).

2026 Bridge Pointe Calendar of Events
April 12, Sunday, 5pm, Board of Directors Meeting, at Meier home, (816-718-4076) 1907 NE 82nd Terr.

Those Amazing Willmann Twins!
     When Macey and Jacob Willmann moved to 1817 NE 83rd St. on September 4, 2007, three weeks after they were born, no one could have guessed the incredible accomplishments they would achieve before finishing high school.  The neighborhood has watched them grow up, way up; Macey is 5’7” and Jake is 6’7”.
     They could have followed their brothers, Ethan, Logan and Caden to nearby Oak Park.  Instead, they went to North Kansas City High School – the only area school which offers the elite and prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.  Both have earned academic letters. Jake is in the National Honor Society and on the Principal’s Honor Roll.  Jake also has been in the Leadership program for three years.  And, under guidance from fellow neighbor Bob Hiatt, Jake has been a Pathway Ambassador for two years, leading tours of the school.
     Even more astonishing than their academic exploits are heroics in the gym.  Macey has four varsity letters in basketball, was named to the All-District Team two times, All-Conference Team four times, and Most Valuable Player in the 2026 North Kansas City girls basketball tournament.  Not surprisingly, she attracted plenty of attention from eager colleges.  She plans to play for Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.
     Meanwhile, Jake has four basketball letters.  He twice was named to the All-Conference and All-District teams.  He continues weighing options for college.
     Proud parents are Melissa and Shane Willmann, who was a boys basketball star at Oak Park.

Survey Says . . .

Member Survey 2026

A letter was mailed to every household in February, informing about recent developments and plans, and inviting all neighbors to submit a survey to show what’s on their minds.   So far, dozens of neighbors have responded with ideas, concerns, and offers to participate and to help.   The surveys are being tabulated so results can be shared with all.  Until then, anyone who has not submitted a survey is urged to do so.  Click here to complete the online survey.

Pool News

Neighbors will need activated key fobs to enter the swimming pool after the season starts on May 23, 2026.  Jason White (816-896-9041) will activate fobs for everyone who has paid dues.  Lost fobs can be replaced for $25.  Home sellers should give the fobs to buyers.

He also is looking for volunteers to take turns at closing the pool in the evenings for a week at a time.  Closing includes few minutes of rearranging the chairs, checking the trash, and tidying the pool area for the next day.

Website Updates

Arrangements are being made to upgrade and maintain the neighborhood website, www.bridgepointekcmo.com, in coming weeks to make it an even more reliable source for current and historical information.  It will have a calendar, meeting minutes, newsletters, Covenants and Restrictions, and lots of other information.   The website will show the world, including potential buyers, realtors and new neighbors, what a great neighborhood Bridge Pointe is. Access to the directory and other private features will require a password which will be available after the website work is done.
By February 28, 2026, dues had been paid by 178 households.  Reminder invoices have been sent to the 23 homes which have not paid.

The checking account balance at the end of February was $24,466.53. The money market account balance was $142,628.85.  A $100,000 certificate of deposit (11 months) is earning 3.68% interest.  The Association’s outgoing directors switched to a new insurance policy last year with annual premium savings of $2,739, which provides greater coverage.
If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
 
Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook. 

 
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