First Line of DefenseStoney McCleery on Aug. 14 opened First Line of Defense, a home security and defense consulting service. McCleery, currently the only employee, has 14 years of Army experience, including two post-Sept. 11 deployments, and has worked in physical security and security logistics. He is also a first-aid instructor, a National Rifle Association pistol instructor, a range safety officer, a Force Options USA-certified defense tactics instructor and an authorized provider of Matt Canovi’s personal defensive system. McCleery educates his clients on in-home defense tactics, home security systems, first aid and hand-to-hand defense tactics. McCleery said the in-home defense program costs $100 per household. Hours: by appointment. Phone: (417) 848-2124. Web:
FirstLineOfDefense.biz RyMac’s Rub n’ PubOwners
Ryan MacDonald and
Vince Pentecost on Aug. 2 opened RyMac’s Rub n’ Pub at 107 Park Central Square, the former location of The Flying Tomato and Trolley’s. The 5,200-square-foot restaurant, pub and game room is run by 30 employees. MacDonald managed Trolley’s for 10 years and owned it for two years before transitioning to The Flying Tomato, which he and Pentecost have moved to Ozark, in the former Paolo’s Pasta and Grill owned by Pentecost. The Rub n’ Pub’s startup cost was around $5,000, MacDonald said. The walls are decorated with T-shirts from friends, Missouri State University sports teams and MacDonald’s personal collection. “It’s all about how I cook at home – a lot of rubs and a lot of sauces,” MacDonald said of the name. “It’s just a local hangout, a place to relax a little bit. I call it an upscale dive bar.” Hours: 11–1:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.–midnight Sunday. Phone: (417) 799-0309.
Kumon Math and Reading Center of SpringfieldAug. 29 was opening day for Kumon Math and Reading Center of Springfield at 4127 S. Kansas Expressway. Owner
Nancy Chappell teaches at the institution with six high school- and college-level assistants. Chappell, who has nine years of teaching experience, including a stint at Central High School, said Kumon’s main points of focus are math and reading with an emphasis on creating independent learning. She said monthly tuition is $125 per subject with a $125 deposit for a student’s yearlong commitment. Chappell signed a three-year lease with Morelock-Ross Properties for 1,400 square feet in the Kansas Plaza Center. Hours: 3:30–7:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Phone: (417) 881-3800. Web:
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