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March 2026
In this edition . . .
Springtime events
Amazing Willmann twins
Surveys
Pool news
Website updates
Dues news
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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
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April 12, Sunday, 5pm, Board of Directors Meeting, at Meier home, (816-718-4076) 1907 NE 82nd Terr.
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Those Amazing Willmann Twins!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you know about or see anything which should be considered for publishing in The Pointe, please contact Ken Nelson at ken@nelsonlawkc.com.
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Current news, announcements, helpful comments, neighbors’ recommendations are available on the “Bridge Pointe Neighborhood” page on Facebook.
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