Now, in addition to affixing City registration tags to your pets, you may go a step further in assuring they are returned home safely. If your dog/cat has a microchip, you may keep the chip number and a photograph and description of your pet on file with the Quivira Police Department. When a pet is picked up, Police Department personnel will scan the pet using a chip reader and cross-reference their files.
If your pet has a chip, but you don’t know the number, you may make an appointment to have the chip read at the City Building and the information placed in your pet’s file.
Call the LQ Police Department, 913-631-5300, for more information on this new service or to make an appointment.
LQ Police Department now offers microchip reader for pets
Quivira Marketplace – May 2013
RESPONSIBLE COLLEGE GRADUATE with GREAT references is available to care for your home, pets and plants while you are away for a day, week or month! Also currently booking for mom/dad’s “day out” + weekly “date night” child care + mother’s helper substitution as needed. Please call JoEllen Redlingshafer, 816-797-1218
NEED HELP: YARD WORK, HOUSE CLEANING, WINDOW WASHING. Call Hector Larios, 816-309-6152, hectorlarios75@gmail.com.
FLYERS: Need something delivered to every mailbox in Lake Quivira? For fast and efficient service, call or text Sam Welch at 901-7193. $30 for delivery to 385 mailboxes.
FLYERS: promptly delivered to every house only $29.95! Now that I have a car, I need gas money. Adam, 913-631-3277.
HOUSE CLEANING; ALSO PET, HOUSE TENDING IN YOUR ABSENSE: 20 years experience, bonded & insured, residential & commercial, Q references. Burma Mealor, supervisor. 913-579-4730. 6/13
OFFSITE MEMBER INTERESTED IN RENTING A BOAT: by the hour, day, month or summer for family outings: I am an experienced boat driver with a home and boat at the Lake of the Ozarks. Please call Dave at 913-709-8933 if you are interested in discussing a mutually beneficial arrangement.
PAWLEY’s ISLAND HAMMOCK: Excellent condition rope hammock with green metal stand. $50. Beth or Tom, 962-9441. 5/13
PIANO TUNING: $95. Call Bob Lee, 913-488-5807.
WANTED: HORSE FOR LEASE. We are off-lake members looking for a horse to lease for our 11 year old daughter with two years riding experience. Can be flexible with lease terms in regards to month-to-month or specific days to ride. Will be supervised by mom with riding experience. If interested, please call Christen Moore, 913.486.6392. 5/13
WANTED: MUSICIANS to supplement the Lake Quivira Funeral and Marching Dixieland Jazz Band. Our 38 year old group is dwindling in numbers, and we need to continue the fun. If you play an instrument and are interested, please call Bob Lee at 913-488-5807
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW WASHING: GENE JACKSON. Over 43 years of experience. Insured and Bonded: Call 913-593-1495. Free Estimates
DOCK WANTED: Please call if you are interested in renting your dock. Jeff, 913-208-6218
BOAT WANTED: Please call if you selling a pontoon boat. Prefer at least a 20′. Jeff, 913-208-6218
Junior Tennis League (JTL) kids get the chance to play against other area clubs
By Allyson Braun
Get ready for another exciting summer of Junior Tennis! For those of you who are new to JTL, here’s what it’s all about:
Three preseason clinics (May 5, 12, 19)
Top eight players play against other area clubs (six matches total–three home matches and three away matches starting the week of June 3)
Six weekly practices
For both boys and girls of at least upper beginner to lower intermediate levels
Great sportsmanship
Great exercise!
I am excited to be in charge again of JTL this summer and am happy to answer any questions you may have about the program. The new “10 & under” quick start program with a 60-foot court size and special tennis balls will be used this summer, making tennis much easier for the younger groups.
Sign up online at www.kcjtl.org. Click on the link for the sign up form and informational flyer. Call or email me with questions: Allyson Braun, 962-2521, allysonbraun1@gmail.com
Tim Oberhelman will be joining us as our tennis pro this summer. Tim is available for lessons. Contact him to set something up! Tim Oberhelman, 913-205-7251, toberhelman@yahoo.com
Tennis is a great experience for the kids, and a fun lifetime sport.
Q Tennis – Find out what’s new!
By Nancy Worthington
New Tennis Pro!
Tim Oberhelman. LQ’s new tennis pro, currently teaches AP Environmental Science and Horticulture at Olathe South High School and coaches varsity boys’ and girls’ tennis at Olathe Northwest. He lives in Gardner
with his wife, Pam, and their two Australian shepherds.
He is also a USPTA professional at Woodside Health and Tennis Club, where he teaches lessons plus a variety of children’s and adult clinics. He loves working with Quick Start Tennis, Futures and Elite tennis kids, as well as helping adults improve their game.
Tim will be the instructor for all Lake Quivira’s tennis programs, clinics and lessons, including Summer Rec tennis and Junior Tennis League.
Following is a letter from Tim to introduce himself to the community:
Tennis pro photos by Kristi Humston
Hello LQ,
My name is Tim Oberhelman, and I would like to introduce myself as your new summer tennis instructor.
I was born and raised in Gardner, KS, on a 1,200 acre farm. My grandfather was the farmer and cattle man, and my father was a chemist who. . . loved his country roots.
I was very lucky to have an uncle who taught me to play tennis at six years old. He lived in the big city of Overland Park, on 87th and Antioch. His wife was my Godmother, so I spent lots of time with them, and he, in turn, used this time to work with me way back in 1965.
As the years went by, he introduced me to Bill Guilfoil for lessons in the summer one or two times per month. From then on I was hooked and became a tennis bum!
Going through high school tennis at a 3A country school was very different than it is today. No tennis academies or group lessons. So, after high school, JCCC gave me two free years of education in exchange for playing tennis. After that, I wanted to study Horticulture and Greenhouse Management, so KSU was my choice. I walked on [the KSU tennis team] for the fall season, got a taste of a Division I school and had to make a choice. There was no money for KSU tennis, so education won out.
After getting my first degree, I started a greenhouse business–hydroponic tomatoes, herbs and cucumbers. Four years later I got bored and went back to school to become a science teacher. While running the greenhouse, I gave lessons to Gardner kids, spent more time helping them do science homework and missed school. Someone told me I should become a teacher and coach. So I did. Olathe South took a chance on a 32-year-old new teacher. We built the girls’ team up from last to 2nd in the Sunflower League in five short years.
Shawnee Mission Northwest came after me in 2000 to coach the boys’ team. So, after two years there, we won the State 6A Boys’ Tennis Championship. Olathe Northwest opened up in 2003-2004. After one year, we (five freshmen and a sophomore) took 3rd in 6A. Then JT Christian won State his sophomore year, and became the 1st state winner for ONW, where tennis is the first team sport to win league, regional and state championships.
See you on the courts!
~Tim Oberhelman
toberhelman@yahoo.com
New Improvements at the Courts
Look What’s Going on at the Courts!
Tennis Courts to get a maintenance “face lift “and a new deck extension….
If you stop by the tennis facility, you’ll see workers busy at scheduled maintenance projects, including:
Re-decking areas where there is existing decking, including walkways, decks, stairways and the covered patio.
Re-surfacing courts 3, 4, 5, & 6 (two of these will be done at a time, leaving four courts playable).
Re-painting courts 1 & 2, with a “striping” to be applied for Quick Start Tennis.
Construction of a 30 x 12-foot, uncovered deck extension, with a step-down, to the current patio. Watch for updates on this expansion, which will provide more space for participants in tournaments and social activities at the courts, as well as a closer view for spectators watching games on courts 3, 4, 5 & 6.
New Programs for Adults
Summer Adult Recreation Program with Pro Tim Oberhelman
6-Week Programs to begin Saturday, June 1:
Cardio Tennis: Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. Cost: $48 per player
A fast-paced aerobic workout involving hitting a lot of balls through fun drills mixed with agility drills while listening to music. A great way to get your day started. All levels welcome. NO class July 6.
New! Adult 101 Tennis: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $48 per player
Understand the basics of every stroke—forehand, backhands, net and serve–by improving your technique and control. Learn to keep score while learning to play singles and doubles. NO class July 6.
For information, contact Tennis Pro Tim Oberhelman at toberhelman@yahoo.com.
Season-long Tennis Events: No fee. Open to all Lake Quivirans
Ladies’ Monday Night” Drill & Play with a Pro, ” 7-8:30 p.m., May 13 – August 26. NO class Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
Men’s Tuesday Night “Drill & Play with a Pro,” 7-8:30 p.m., May 14 – August 27.
Saturday Morning Adult Doubles Play (show up and play), 9 – 10:30 a.m., starts June 1. Get started with a half-hour of the “stroke of the day” and then doubles with supervision by Tim. NO class July 6.
Successful marina work day signals smooth sailing ahead
By Charles Segebrecht
Smooth sailing. . . it went off so easily. Perfect weather– gentle breezes and comfortable temperatures all day. True teamwork–everyone’s work agen-das were accomplished. And with further reflection, this year’s recent annual Club work day actually had the pleasing serendipity all previous Club work days have had. Luck has nothing to do with these. I instead suggest everything always aligns for successes on such days because our committed Club participants will have it no other way. Sounds a bit esoteric, but a significant Club track record does exist of every requisite detail falling into place when necessary. Please come next year and be part of our club’s expert crew at work (actually play). . . once again on a perfect spring day. I have faith.
Joe Biron broke a few rules during our work day, but once again, got the job done. Leanna Walters evaluated, planned and took away job satisfaction. Leslie Treas, with a broken bone and torn thingamajig, was not to be slowed down. Dave Walters refined his carpentry skills. Randy Treas multi-tasked throughout. Phil Laddin took his physical pushing, pulling and lifting seriously. Joe Bartels exposed his green thumb(s) with his gardening tasks. Ray Ansari never stopped working the entire day, even though he has yet to learn to sail! Teresa Biron kept us happily fed. Kim Ansari showed off her spit-polishing. And Bing Hull added his moral support throughout.
In the next month, our intent is to get the entire fleet of Sweet 16s up and sailing. Jamie Wiebrecht has offered to help tune each of these rejuvenated yachts prior to our summer racing series beginning June 2. This group of Club races will break from our tradition of weekly Sunday races. A total of only four races will comprise this year’s Club season. Sweet 16 racers from Midwest regional lakes will be invited to use our available fleet of yachts during these four events, allowing for more challenging racing for all involved. Again, only our yachts will be used, thus respecting the significant Zebra Mussel issue.
All remaining Sundays will be used for sailing education at whatever skill level Lake Quivira members request. How an individual or family signs up for these lessons will be addressed later. Our Club’s membership form, now available through the Quivira E-News, provides an opportunity to share with us your sailing skill level and to express your interest in sailing or racing lessons. We will certainly follow up with any of your communications to us and begin a game plan to support a wonderful, life-long skill. Please don’t wait any longer to join the LQ Yacht Club. Membership dues are scheduled to increase after May 15. Get this early-bird 
special now and save a few dollars, even if you only intend to rent the marina pavilion sometime this season.
Your Yacht Club dues, by the way, only go towards marina improvements such as those recently completed on our annual work day. The sailors and friends actually using it as a sailing or social base -and those who simply drive by daily surely see and hopefully enjoy the facility’s on-going improvements and how they complement the whole of Lake Quivira. Be sure to thank the above work day participants for their rule-breaking hard work, broken bone sweat equity and unwavering commitment to getting all the tasks done. All will attest to the fun and diversion the work day was–just what the Yacht Club is designed to be!
Definition: faith – Mark Twain defined this as believing in something you know isn’t true.
Diversion: Visit the website sailingcourseguide.com and enroll in a sailing school at Annapolis, the Seychelles, Puget Sound, the BVI’s or one of the many other expensive schools available around the globe. Or simply make inexpensive plans to learn or fine tune sailing skills right here at home.
Golf pro welcomes May, the heart of golf activity
Tom Aikmus, PGA
Head Golf Professional,
Lake Quivira Country Club
913.631.7577
As they say, spring certainly “came in like a lion” in the Midwest. While the abundance of rainfall has been welcome relief to our drought conditions, colder temperatures have stolen many of our golfing days. Let’s all hope spring goes out “like a lamb,” and we’re blessed with better golfing weather ahead.
We’re about to get into the heart of golf activity this month, and I hope you will all find time to participate in your favorite events. I’ve highlighted a few you may want to check out.
“Get Golf Ready” is a fun, affordable program designed to teach everything you’ll need to play golf in just a few lessons. Invite a friend to join you. You don’t even need your own equipment. We’ll provide clubs, balls and other equipment for your use. The registration fee is only $99. Contact the golf shop to register for classes.
Junior Golf registration is now open, with clinics set to begin May 14. This year’s theme is, “More Golf, More Fun!” The idea is to get the kids on the course playing more golf. Clinics will continue to be a part of each junior day, but the focus will be more on playing golf on Friday mornings.
Ladies Evening League play begins May 2 and will continue every Thursday through June 27–best ball play, 5:30 p.m. shotgun start. All Lake Quivira women welcome. Contact Laurie Walker for more information.
The QWGA “Pocahontas Classic,” June 10-12, promises to be exciting, with a return to the match play format. Now’s the time to get your team registered.
The QMGA will host a “3 Man Shamble” on Saturday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Players may form their own teams. Sign up in the golf shop.
All couples will want to save the date of May 19 for the annual “Quivira Mixed Classic.” This event is one man and one woman in a best ball format. Enter your team with the golf shop.
The entire season of golf events is available for viewing on the Lake Quivira website: www.lakequivira.org
Want to play better golf?
Consistent ball striking begins with sound fundamentals. Learn to set up for every shot in a posture allowing you to make an athletic move and maintain good balance. Start with your feet set a little less than shoulder width apart. Now bend at the hips allowing your arms to hang freely beneath your shoulders, keeping your spine in a nice straight (not rounded) line. Flex a little at the knees to ensure you are balanced between your toes and heels. You’re now set for success, ready to make a powerful golf swing!
Remember, your Lake Quivira Golf Shop is the best resource for the latest in golf equipment and apparel. We offer a great selection, great price and great customer service. Your PGA Professionals are experts at club fitting, so let us assist you, your family, friends and guests with your next golf purchase.
See you on the course!
Golf Cart Safety Instructional Program – May 18
A Golf Cart Safety Instructional Program will be held in the Tennis Club parking lot on May 18th, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Those interested in attending and participating in this course may preregister by submitting a registration form to the Quivira, Inc. office. Registration forms are available on the Quivira, Inc. E-News and Website (www.lakequivira.org).
Who May Attend (optional):
Any resident youth 14 or 15 years of age who is either in possession of or plans to obtain a State of Kansas Class C Learners Permit within the next 3-6 months.
Who Must Attend (mandatory):
Any resident youth 14 or 15 years of age who wishes to lawfully operate a golf cart on Quivira,
Inc. roadways must attend and successfully complete this course. Certificate will be issued upon completion.
Please contact Steve Gentry, Quivira, Inc. Security Manager at (913) 631-7707or sgentry@lakquivira.org if you have any questions
Finally! Golf Weather (QMGA News)
By Warren McCamish,
QMGA President
I bumped into Pat Voight in front of the Pro Shop on April 25, and his only comment was, “It’s Spring.” It certainly has been an interesting March and April. All in all, we have been lucky to get any rounds in around the snowstorms and sub-freezing temperatures.
In spite of the normal hour-long frost delay, QMGA Opening Day was a success. Ninety players persevered through the wait and the cold to participate in the “Mission Impossible Scramble.” Most of them and spouses attended the team formation dinner Friday night for a few laughs and an excellent dinner. The top three teams in the competition were: Kevin Murray, Jeff Kembel, Jim Dorsey and Phil Caballero, 65; Thad Millard, Jack Carson, Wendell Rone and Walter Jenkins, 66 tie; Allen Greiner, Ed Markley, Gary Bradley and Steve Hughes, 66 tie.
By the time you read this column, the second QMGA event of the season, the 2+2 Scramble/Shamble, will have been played on April 27. The results will appear in my June column.
A final bit of news: The Kansas City Golf Association Course Rating team toured the course on April 25. In a short time we should have ratings for all four sets of tees and for a Blue/White combo tee set. You will have five different choices of courses to play each time you head up the hill.
See you on the course!
Grey skies don’t dampen QWGA opening day
By Linda Cruse
Dreary, drizzly skies didn’t keep members of both the 9- and 18-hole QWGA golf groups from enjoying opening day festivities on Tuesday, April 9.
A breakfast meeting in the Clubhouse Ballroom kicked off the event. Led by Pam Hull, QWGA president, the meeting featured her husband, Dr. Steve Hull, who shared valuable information regarding sleep. Being a sleep expert, he discussed sleep disturbances which keep people awake (including insomnia and sleep apnea), how to deal with them and how sleep helps people learn new information and skills–particularly in the area of golf. He recommended practicing after a round of golf and sleeping on newly-learned skills in order to become a better golfer.
QWGA members enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the Ballroom, featuring breakfast burritos, quiche, fruit and yogurt, as well as a variety of pastries. Following a business meeting and breakfast, a 12-hole scramble was held with combined teams of 9- and 18-hole members.
Winning teams included Pat Sandow, Leslie Treas, Barb Johnson and Mary Weigel, first; Sandra Karley, Jan Link and Carolyn Lynch, second; and Loretta Hoover, Margie Braun, Connie Sheppard and Mary Ann White and Anita Link, Marge Barnett and Pat Warner, tie for third. Hole event winners included Beth Hall and Linda Machette, closest to the pin on No. 8; and Jan Link and Sandra Karley, longest putts on No. 18.
Congratulations to Jody McCamish for a hole-in-one on Number 10 on April 13. What a great start to her golf season.
May events include the 9-hole spring lunch on May 1; WGAKC opening day at The National on May 6; an 18-hole formal guest day on May 21; and WGAKC Opal Hill at Milburn on May 23.
Don’t forget to sign up for all events in the Pro Shop. Also, registration forms are available in the Pro Shop for the 37th Annual Pocahontas Classic, “Pocahontas By the Lake,” set for June 10-12. Be sure to invite a guest and enjoy the fun. This year’s tournament will be a match play format and will feature a cocktail party and derby. The cost is $200 per person, and the sign-up deadline is May 15.
See you on the course!