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Fall is nipping at the air

he start of football season, tailgating, the American Royal and the fun festivities around Halloween – what a fun time of year! With the kids heading back to school, we thought it would be fun to take a peak inside the walls of Oakhill Day School, one of the most beloved private schools in our area. Oakhill has been educating Northland children since 1947. We have a put together a barbecue section in this issue to highlight some of the best of the Northland! Check out these mouthwatering BBQ joints and support our locally owned restaurants. Our fashion section highlights the new fall fashions arriving in the shops in Briarcliff Village – a new season means a new chance to refresh your wardrobe! I am so excited about this issues feature story. We had the privilege of following Northlander Stacy Broski around to see what a day is like in the life of one of the top makeup artists in Kansas City. We have a delectable story on one of our most beloved Italian restaurants in the Northland – Cascone’s. The Cascone family is celebrating 60 years in business, and those of us who frequent the North Oak location understand why they have stood the test of time. If you’re itching to plan a trip this year, be sure to check out our travel story on Scotland. And please check out your favorite NORTH writers as they share art, movies, finance, fitness and health and charity. As always, we want to tell you how much we appreciate the honor of bringing you the best the Northland has to offer. Thank you to our advertisers and our readers!

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NORTHLAND EVENTS

Sept. 20-21 English Landing Center, Parkville, Mo. Admission: Free This event provides an emporium of vintage treasures, antiques, architectural salvage, unusual finds and one-of-a-kind repurposed pieces.

2014 RIVERSIDE MUSIC FEST

Saturday, Sept. 20, 3-11 p.m. E.H. Young Riverfront Park, Riverside, Mo. Admission: free, www.riversidefest.com Riverside Music Fest, formerly Riverside Riverfest, features entertainment including Mr. Kneel Hip Hop for Families, Revelation: A Tribute to Journey, Big Time Grain Company, headliner Night Ranger, and a fantastic fireworks show to top it all off. Enjoy great food from local food trucks, craft shopping, a children’s beauty contest, horseshoes, bingo, an inflatable play land, rock climbing wall, bungee run, joust, obstacle course, a slide and a soccer shootout.

LIBERTY FALL FESTIVAL

Sept. 26-28 Historic Liberty Square, libertyfallfest.com Crisp autumn breezes, virtual oceans of glowing pumpkins interspersed with lushly blooming mums in all the glorious colors of fall, handcrafted gifts and unique items available nowhere else. Find entertainment, parade, carnival, music, dancing and boundless fun, plus a great shopping experience with everything from handmade crafts to homegrown fruits and vegetables.

25TH ANNUAL WESTON APPLEFEST CELEBRATION

Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Weston, Mo., westonmo.com Admission: free Enjoy the time-honored techniques of a Missouri family demonstrating the arts of candle and soap making, wood turning and carving, leather tanning, and Basket weaving.

PAINT PARKVILLE

Oct. 10-19 Kickoff: Friday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m. Sunset Meadow, Parkville, Mo. www.parkvilleinart.com A juried art competition that includes a Sunset Quick Paint event on Oct. 10, a two-day workshop on Oct. 17-18, and artist reception on Oct. 19 and an art sale/live auction at The National Golf Club of Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 13

4TH ANNUAL BILL CROSS 5K RUN/WALK

Sunday Oct. 12, 8 a.m. Zona Rosa Register: www.feednorthlandkids.org Questions: Chris Evans, 816-301-4483, cevans@feednorthlandkids.org This fundraiser for Feed Northland Kids provides funds to sustain and expand the BackSnack program in 60 elementary schools in Clay and Platte County. They provide 2,930 students with a backpack of food each weekend.

SHOAL CREEK HARVEST FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Shoal Creek Living History Museum Admission: $5 per person (age 5 and under free) shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com

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This old-fashioned County Fair provides entertainment for all ages: Magician and Puppet Shows, Civil War re-enactments and shoot-outs, musical and dancing groups, and lots more.

TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN PARKVILLE

Saturday, Oct. 25 Downtown Parkville All ghosts, witches, goblins and ghouls are invited to Historic Downtown Parkville for safe and fun Halloween trick or treating at participating shops and businesses.

AVONDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, Oct. 26, 10:15 a.m. Avondale United Methodist Church avondaleumc@gmail.com, 816-452-3518 Avondale’s centennial celebration starts with a march down the hill from the old stucco church, followed by worship and an afternoon program with lots of music.

REDISCOVER’S 45TH CELEBRATION

Friday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. The InterContinental Hotel, Country Club Plaza Tickets: $250 rediscovermh.org or 816-347-3262 Join ReDiscover in celebrating 45 years of help, hope and healing with a night of musical magic featuring actress and singer Jennifer Holliday, best known for her Tony Award-winning performance in Broadway’s “Dreamgirls.” The evening will include a gourmet dinner, cocktails and a live and silent auction. ReDiscover’s programs provide mental health and substance abuse services.

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Youth hockey in the Northland

he Kansas City Fighting Saints Youth Hockey Organization is not new to hockey, in fact they are the oldest existing youth hockey organization in the metropolitan area. While others have come and gone, the Saints have always remained. They are also the only youth hockey organization in the Kansas City Northland. “I think we have prevailed because we are such a family friendly organization that really focuses on getting to know our families and providing them with a positive experience,” said Lisa Fornelli, Kansas City Fighting Saints hockey administrator. “When you walk into Line Creek Community Center you’re likely to hear the employees and other player families address you by name. Families spend a lot of time here during hockey season and it really is a home away from home. Our organization is run

strictly by volunteers. We are a non-profit organization and not looking to make money just grow the sport that we all love. While my kids play many sports, I have never seen a more dedicated bunch of parents/ volunteers than within our organization. This really is our second family.” The Saints are going on their 17th season and while many of the other hockey clubs in the area are no longer around the overall

youth hockey community in Kansas City has experienced growth. “We would love to see continued growth for the Kansas City hockey community,” said Hector Luevano, Kansas City Fighting Saints board president. “To do our part, we are offering 50 percent off fees for the 2014 fall/winter hockey season for new players. This is something we’ve never offered but we think it’s important that kids be able to try out a sport they may otherwise not. Let’s face it, we are in the middle of baseball and basketball country so hockey is not as well known.” Hockey games start the middle of October while practices start in September. Please visit www.kcsaintshockey.org. Create an account on the home page and you will receive information about registration and season updates.

Zona Rosa celebrates 10 years in Kansas City

this area, especially in the Northland,” said Rosemary Salerno, who has been general manager of Zona Rosa since its opening. The name Zona Rosa was adopted from a long-standing urban shopping district in Mexico. Kansas City’s version of Zona Rosa offers the charm and comfort that the original shopping district has maintained for more than 100 years, of course with a few high tech twists of the modern age.

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“The success of Zona Rosa speaks to the need for quality shopping and dining in this area,” Salerno said. “The developers understood this need and went above and beyond to create a wonderful community gathering spot for local residents.” Today, Zona Rosa has 97 merchants, 21 restaurants, 49 apartments, one university and an annual calendar full of community events.

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ona Rosa established itself in Kansas City in just 10 years as a mixeduse development combining retail, restaurants, entertainment, commercial and residential into one community gathering urban town center. After the ceremonial ribbon was cut on May 19, 2004, with about 30 retailers open on the grand opening day, Zona Rosa grew steadily throughout the past decade making way for 10 million visitors annually as well as countless events and hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. The project took about two years to complete and $200 million to construct, blanketing 93 acres of open fields at the corner of I-29 and Barry Road, one of the most highly visible and significant sections of land in Platte County. The development was designed as Kansas City’s first urban town center with charming pedestrian-friendly ambiance and open outdoor public spaces designed to give the feeling of a traditional town square. “Zona Rosa came into Kansas City and brought something we hadn’t seen before to

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Kansas City Junior Tennis League champions

he Kansas City Junior Tennis League just finished its 60th season of tennis with some spectacular matches and even better sportsmanship. The percentage of games won was close, but here are the results for Club Championship, Season Match Play, Doubles Tournament and Singles Tournament.

Small Club Champion: Hilltop Tennis Club l Medium Club Champion: The National Golf Club of KC l Large Club Champion: Homestead Country Club For more results, visit www.kcjtl.com.

Park University Family Fun Day

Megan Giffin (left) and Kintzli Wagner of Old Pike were the winners of the 10 and under Girls’ Ads Doubles.

ark University invites the community to attend its annual Park Pirate Family Fun Day celebration as part of the 2014 Alumni Weekend festivities on Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., on the front lawn of the University’s Parkville Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include a photo booth, bounce house, balloons, face painting and more. Other featured events for the day include a Pirate’s Den, men’s and women’s soccer games against Lyon College, a women’s volleyball match against Williams Baptist College and the crowning of the University’s Harvest Fest royalty during halftime of the men’s soccer game. There are admission fees for the soccer games and volleyball match. For more information, go to www.park.edu/ alumni or call 816-584-6207.

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NorthCare Hospice ice bucket challenge

orthCare Hospice employees, volunteers and board members were excited to be able to support ALS awareness and research by participating in the ALS ice bucket challenge on Aug. 20. Twenty-six buckets of ice water were dumped on gasping, shrieking and laughing participants in front of North Care Hospice House on the North Kansas Hospital Campus. The full video is posted on the NorthCare Hospice Facebook page. NorthCare Hospice’s unique ALS Program was founded in 2005. For a number of years, it was the only specialized program of care for end-stage ALS patients in the United States.

Bill Cross 5K Walk/Run for BackSnack

ungry children aren’t just statistics or sad stories on TV commercials.They are real and all too many of them are right here in the Northland. Feed Northland Kids’ mission is to change all of that. That’s why, in partnership with Harvesters, they work to provide children with backpacks full of food that keeps them going – and growing – strong through what otherwise might be very hungry weekends. But they can’t complete their mission alone – they need your help. The 4th Annual Bill Cross 5K Walk/Run for BackSnack will take place Sunday, Oct. 12, at Zona Rosa. The run is in memory of Bill Cross, former Mayor of Gladstone and a teacher, coach, administrator, mentor and role model for more than 35,000 area students. All funds raised from this event will support Feed Northland Kids. Warm up begins at 7:30 a.m., and be ready to walk/run the course at 8 a.m. Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2014/2915/ bill-cross-5k. Invite your friends, family and co-workers

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to join you OR to sponsor your efforts. Together we can raise funds to support our efforts to feed our kids, here in the Northland. If your company or group is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Chris at cevans@feednorthlandkids.org or 816-301-GIVE.

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he Assistance League of Kansas City has received a $75,000 challenge grant to support its Building Today, Serving Tomorrow…Imagine the Possibilities capital campaign from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla. The grant is contingent upon raising the balance of their $1 million goal in private gifts and pledges. The organization has raised $749,951 to date. Campaign funds will be used to improve the sidewalk, parking lot and roof at its Operation School Bell and THE ReSALE SHOP facility at 6601 N. Oak Trafficway in Gladstone. Operation School Bell provides new clothing and supplies to needy students. Last year it provided 2,350 elementary and middle school students with wardrobes, toiletries and a new book. Assistance League of Kansas City is a nonprofit organization that fulfills the unmet needs of Kansas City through diverse programs operated by 318 members and community partnerships. The organization is completely volunteer run and every dollar of every donation benefits those in the community. For more information, go to www.alkc.org or call 816-453-6011.

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20th annual Parktoberfest

ow that fall is here, it’s time to talk about Parktoberfest. It would be a mistake to think that the Oct. 4 festival will be the same old thing. The money still goes to support the park, and “Meet Us At The Park” is looking like a great idea. Call it a real Parkville love affair. Stone Canyon Pizza celebrates its 20 year anniversary in downtown Parkville. Parktoberfest will transform the area around the big stage in English Landing Park into a mix of food, beverages, music and Stone Canyon reunions. After 20 years, you probably have a great Stone Canyon story to tell. Send it to peggy.parolin@gmail.com. There will be prizes. Live music is always a big component of Parktoberfest. Expect a real concert sound this year from the Fleetwood Mac look-a-like, Landslide. You can watch their Sandstone performance video on The Official Page Of Parktoberfest. The costumed warmup act, RetroActive, will take you through the music of the 1980s. The pre-concert early show features a country guitar jam with Outlaw Jim as well as our hometown heroes, the School of Rock House Band. The free festival will have premium family events and more than 30 vendors on hand to make sure you have plenty to see and do during your time at Parktoberfest. This year, the first 2,000 festival goers will receive a free “swag bag” with goodies from sponsors. Parktoberfest boasts a Beer Garden. Swirl is serving the wine. You can bring a lawn chair. The annual free event is delivered by Friends of Parkville Parks.

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KC PET PROJECT

Finding forever homes for pets

C Pet Project is the non-profit, 501(c)3 organization the city of Kansas City, Missouri selected to operate the city’s municipal animal shelter in 2012. KC Pet Project is the largest No Kill animal shelter and pet adoption center in the entire metropolitan area, and the third largest open admission, no-kill shelter in the U.S. This year, more than 10,000 animals will

enter the shelter, the highest number of homeless animals cared for in Kansas City since 2007. KC Pet Project opened their Pet Adoption Center in the Zona Rosa shopping center in November 2012, which has found homes for over 2,700 pets. One out of every three adoptions at KC Pet Project happen at this location, which is the only pet adoption center in the Northland area.

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Wouldn’t you love to wake up to this smiling face every day? Wren is a 2-year-old Pit Bull mix, she gets along well with other dogs, and she loves to play with toys. Rope toys are her favorite!

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Missouri wine – a long and rich history By Tom Stacey PRINCIPAL GRAPE VARIETALS PRODUCED IN MISSOURI: l Catawba – a native Labrusca grape that produces a sweet, pink wine. l Cayuga – a hybrid white grape that produces a light citrus wine used primarily in blending. l Chambourcin – a hybrid that produces a dry red wine. l Chardonel – a hybrid white grape (Chardonnay & Seyval Blanc) that produces a chardonnay like wine. l Concord – a native Labrusca grape that produces a sweet red wine. l Norton/Cynthiana – a native grape that produces a dry red wine. The State Grape of Missouri. l St. Vincent – a native grape that produces a dry red wine. l Seyval Blanc – a hybrid white grape that produces a light white wine. l Traminette – a hybrid white grape that produces a wine similar to Gewurztraminer l Vidal Blanc – a hybrid white grape that produces a wine similar to Riesling l Vignoles – a hybrid white grape that produces dry to sweet wine

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LOCAL NORTHLAND WINERIES Belvoir Winery – 1325 Oddfellow Rd, Liberty, Mo. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thur-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m. l Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery – 31010 W 124th St, Excelsior Springs. Hours: Fri 6-9 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.4 p.m. l Jowler Creek Winery – 16905 Jowler Creek Rd, Platte City. Hours: Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. l La Doga Ridge Winery – 100 E Pope Lane, Smithville. Hours: Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. l Pirtle Winery – 502 Spring St., Weston. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. l Riverwood Winery – 22200 45 Hwy, Rushville. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun noon-5 p.m. l Weston Wine Company – 519 Main St., Weston. Hours: Sun-Mon noon-5 p.m.; Wed-Thur 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.7 p.m. l

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issouri has had a long and rich history in the American wine industry. German settlers settled in along the Missouri River into the “New Rhineland” called Herman, Mo. Beginning in the early 1840s grapes were planted, and records show wine being produced in 1846. By 1855 there were more than 500 acres of grapes planted in the Herman area. In the 1880s, Missouri became the largest wine-producing state in America producing more than 2 million gallons of wine. The expansion of the cross-continental railroad allowed California to compete in the grape and wine business back east. The Missouri wine industry would continue to grow but would be second to California going forward. This would all change with the passing of the 18th Amendment introducing Prohibition to the nation. This effectively ended the Missouri Wine industry as all but one winery closed its doors. Vineyards were pulled out and replanted with other crops. In Herman, Mo., more than 7,000 acres in vineyards were taken out. Today the Missouri grape and wine industry is growing with now more than 100 wineries in operation. Missouri would rank 12th in terms of total wine production trailing California, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia.

Life Coaching May be the Answer You’re Looking For By Patty Kohn, Certified Life Coach & Service Leader When life throws you a curveball or you’re simply feeling stuck or unfulfilled, where do you turn for help? Friends, family, clergy? These are all certainly appropriate and useful options, but there’s one you may not have considered: life coaching. Mosaic Life Care offers lifecoaching services to clients looking for a little direction, clarity and help through life’s tough transitions. With six certified life coaches who can work with you either virtually or at several Northland locations, Mosaic Life Care is leading the way in providing patients with much more than health care.

We partner with you in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires change and provides direction. Whether you’re facing personal or professional challenges or simply want to invest in self-discovery, a life coach at Mosaic Life Care can help you define your strengths, clarify your values, and discover the insight and perspective needed to reach your goals and aspirations.

“We help our clients better understand their core values and provide them with tools and assessments to discover and leverage their strengths. It’s about helping our clients find out who they really are and who they want to become. Our coaching model provides clients with the ability to create a powerful new paradigm for their life.” - Patty Kohn

The Mosaic Life Care Life Coaching vision statement reads: Partnering with you to imagine, invent and design your best life. Life coaches use this vision to “Working with a coach has helped me to get guide a process a handle on all aspects of my life. I can now in which you evaluate things clearly and have a solid game create an plan to more forward.” individual life plan for yourself - Mosaic Life Care Life Coaching Client that consists of goals and Each life coach at aspirations for every area of Mosaic Life Care has in-depth your life: myHealth, myLifestyle, training in transformational myCareer, myFinances, coaching and is certified by the myRelationships, myInnerPeace International Coaching Federation. and myCreativity.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward personal and professional growth, Mosaic Life Care offers a complimentary one-hour consultation with a certified life coach. Set up your consultation via email: mylife@myMosaicLifeCare.org, or by phone: 816.437.8122. Learn more at myMosaicLifeCare.org

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CARING FOR YOUR PET

What pet is right for me? By Dr. Jim Sparks

he human-animal bond has received a great deal of attention over the last half century. The mental and physical benefits of pet ownership are well documented. Petting a dog or cat will produce a calming effect and lower blood pressure. Children who grow up with pet responsibilities have more self-worth and respect for people and animals. The examples could fill this entire magazine. But let’s move on to things to consider when adding a four legged member to the family. The first thing to consider, is the amount of time you will have to give to your new pet. Cats are lower maintenance and require less time than most dogs. Cats are very affectionate animals but content to be

left alone for longer periods of time. The There are thousands of pets to choose opposite extreme would be sporting breeds from including caged pets like Guinea Pigs, like Labradors and Golden Retrievers and hamsters and birds. No one is more in favor herding breeds like Border Collies. They of pets than me, but please do the research are very intelligent dogs and require more and make sure you add a pet to your family mental stimulation and daily exercise. that will enhance your life. For less active and energetic dogs, Jim Sparks, DVM, is a lifelong Northlander consider a Lhasa-Apso or Cavalier King working at Eagle Animal Hospital, Inc. Other than Charles Spaniel. These smaller dogs are an externship in Alaska, Dr. Sparks has always practiced at Eagle. In 1995, he became the third content to lie around the house but will owner of the now 67-year-old practice. Dr. Sparks gladly play outdoors if you have the time. and Eagle Animal Hospital have received multiple There are many dogs and cats that are awards including multiple “Best in the Northland” hypoallergenic for people that are concerned and the “Pro Patria Award,” which is the highest about shedding and allergies. For a smaller honor given to civilian employers by the United dog you may consider a Havanese or Bichon States Department of Defense. Eagle Animal Frise. These dogs are both non-shedding and Hospital was also recently recognized as one of the The hottest essentials to make campus feel like home. low allergen. For medium to larger dogs that “KC Smart Companies to Watch.” make excellent pets you should look into the EAGLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Goldendoodles and/or Labradoodles. 816-741-2345 • eagleanimalhospital.com

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PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE

Sibling love (and some rivalry) By Tiffany Westphal Killoren, writing on behalf of Otis and Kirby

ello there. My name is Otis and there’s something that I’d like to tell you straight away. I’m much tougher than my breed name suggests; sure, people refer to me as a Scoodle because I’m a Scottish Terrier and Poodle mix, but I’m a bit scrappy when it comes to other dogs and I don’t like to be threatened (and, by threatened, I mean the mere presence of another four-legged creature – I define the term loosely). My family, Paul and Jacqui, refer to me as “unsuspecting” because I will snuggle up to a human in no time and entice you to rub my belly upon immediate eye contact, but I like to remind my sibling,

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Kirby, that I’m a few years older and can still take him down. With another dog in the family, I have to make sure to protect my snuggle time with my people because they’re the best and I’m an adorable Scoodle and need lots of belly rubs. Yep, I’m Kirby, and everything Otis says is true. I’m a Tibetan Terrier (no silly nicknames for me) and I’m a bit more relaxed about life than my Scoodle sibling. I’m bigger than Otis, but I let him feel important sometimes by allowing him to win scuffles in the living room. We don’t agree on much, except for our love and devotion to Paul and Jacqui, two of the best and kindest people around. We love our people. If there’s anything that I do take seriously in life, it’s my love for treats. Treats, treats, treats. I’ll stand and stare at the cupboard where I know they’re stored, just waiting for someone to take pity upon my big brown eyes and toss me a morsel. Hey, at least it’s better than Otis’ preferred snacks – flies. He chases them down and eats the dirty little things. I mean, seriously. He may be older and more mature than I am, but I sure have better taste in food.

TRAVEL: SCOTLAND

Small nation, big adventures By Toni Cracraft

hether you are traveling from the Orkney or Shetland Islands in the far north, the Western Isles, or the rolling hills of Galloway and the Southern Uplands, you’ll find the landscape is brimming over with culture, history, outdoor activities and excitement. Scotland is part of the United Kingdom; it occupies the northern third of Great Britain and is home to almost 800 small islands. Whatever your passion, you’ll find it in Scotland. For the nature lover, the magnificent diversity of Scotland’s mountain landscapes is equally matched by the breathtaking scenery. Scotland is home to fifty-eight National Nature Reserves where some of Scotland’s best scenery and wildlife can be discovered. From the rolling hills of the Lowlands to the majestic beauty of Scotland’s mountains, there are trails, hill climbs and mountain adventures to suit walkers of all levels. The history buff can step into the past by visiting Scottish cathedrals, churches and abbeys, many of which are thousands of years old. A trip to Scotland would not

be complete without a visit to one of the many Scottish castles. From the capital city of Edinburgh to the dramatic landscapes of the Highlands, ancient castles overlook deep lochs and tower over cities. The wandering traveler will find these envy-inducing castles in every corner of Scotland. For six centuries the game of golf has flourished in Scotland and continues to be one of its most important sporting traditions. Here you will find more than 500 courses including the famous St. Andrews Old Course and Gleneagles. From getting active in the great outdoors, to playing golf on a world famous course, or exploring fantastic arts, culture and history,

you will find it all in Scotland. ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Toni Cracraft is a Certified Travel Professional and Accredited River Cruise Agent with over 14 years of experience as owner of Voyages Plus Travel Shoppe. Her specialty is Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, with extensive small group travel experience. She currently is coordinating the “Sister City” project with Bushmills, Ireland, for North Kansas City. You can reach her at 816-471-3900, at voyagesplustravelshoppe@aol.com or through her web site RiverCruiseWorld.net

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family from the stress of care giving when serious medical problems arise. NorthCare Hospice is located at the North Kansas City Hospital and is an affiliate of the hospital. It is designed for the comfort of patients, families, and visiting friends. We feature private rooms with large windows and a view of the outdoors. There is a family kitchen, laundry, spiritual center, and library with a computer station along with comfortable sitting areas and a children’s play area. The facility is wrapped around an interior garden and has additional green space with a waling path, benches, and pergolas. Our facility is open 24 hours a day. NorthCare Hospice is not an alternative to a long-term care facility. Instead it is intended for management of patients that cannot be cared for wherever they call home. If a patient needs continuous pain medication or specialty treatments that cannot be taken care of at home then the hospice house is an option.

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FASHION FORWARD

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Summer ends, and autumn comes, and he who would have it otherwise would have high tide always and a full moon every night. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; HAL BORLAND

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Designers want me to dress like Spring, in billowing things. I don’t feel like Spring. I feel like a warm red Autumn. – MARILYN MONROE

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EDIBLES & COCKTAILS

60 years of Cascone’s Longtime Northland restaurant is truly a family business By Missy Roe

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Always in search of that “perfect bite,” Missy Roe writes about food from her own kitchen, to Kansas City restaurants, and far beyond. This passion for outstanding eats dominates her travels, social outings and family gatherings. Whether it’s the section of a burger where the toppings line up just right or finding the perfect fruit to top a slice of foie gras, Missy’s quest for divine dining is one she loves to share through her blog ThePerfectBiteKC. com.

t’s a family business unlike most. The walls of the foyer are packed with family photos. Everything from the familiar kind remembering family reunions, weddings, formal studio sessions to more personal things like a framed birth announcement. If the number and age of these pictures didn’t give it away, you will know this place has some staying power when you taste the food. Celebrating 60 years in business is almost unheard of for a restaurant. Cascone’s has survived ups and downs of the economy, many bouts of road construction, a move and more importantly a few waves of competition from big-name, chain Italian restaurants. Co-owner Frank Cascone credits consistency, quality and customer service. “We don’t reach. We do what we do best,” he said, noting culinary fads have never caused their menu to stray from its roots. This attitude seems a fundamental part of the business as brother Jimmy Cascone told me, “We never forget where we came from, so we don’t get to wrapped up in where things are right now.” For Cascone’s that philosophy works, because the food really is fantastic. I’ve been dining there somewhat regularly since I moved to Kansas City 10 years ago. My monthly lunch was part of large work-related meeting with a set menu of four items to choose from. The decision was never easy between savory chicken parmigiana, rich fettuccine Alfredo, top-notch chicken Caesar salad or their famous lasagna. But dining during lunch or dinner, you will find a plethora of options that go beyond your most familiar Italian dishes. I’m a fan of their pork neck bones simmered in sugo, and the fried chicken dinner is just as good as Stroud’s, in my book. During a recent visit, my dad enjoyed the fried shrimp dinner, and Cascone’s steaks are among their best selling dinners. One item I can never seem to pass up is Cascone’s Italian nachos. I don’t think of it as “old school” Italian, yet it’s one of my

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CASCONE’S

3737 N. Oak Kansas City, MO 64116 816-454-7977 www.cascones.com HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, 4-9 p.m.

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favorite picks from the menu. Fried wontons are layered with Italian sausage, cheese and toppings. Laced with Alfredo sauce, it creates a combination of heavy, intense flavors finished with the freshness of tomatoes, green onions and a “pop” of banana pepper. The crispiness and decadence is addictive! Literally, I can’t seem to stop eating them until the plate is empty. For a lighter, but still flavor-packed appetizing experience, try the Sicilian oil and garlic dip. While dipping oils with bread service have become common-place in many types of restaurant, this $3 treat tastes like it came straight from heaven! Ample cloves of softly roasted garlic marinate among roughly chopped basil and other herbs are just waiting to be scooped onto the soft bread. I tried it for the first time when preparing to write this and I don’t think I will ever go back without ordering it. It is just too good! Cascone’s sugo is another must-have. Simmered with those wonderful neck bones, the complex and satisfying sauce is cooked for five hours in a steam kettle. Apparently, I’m not the only one who loves it. Prepared

in 40-gallon batches, the restaurant goes through at least that amount each day. Frank and Jimmy point to it as one of the tightlyheld family recipes, along with the ravioli, lasagna and cannelloni. If you haven’t tasted the lasagna from Cascone’s, you’re missing something spectacular. Layers of pasta, ground beef and cheese are topped with your choice of sugo or a hearty meat sauce. Most places, lasagna is never in my top picks, but it’s simply hard to pass up at Cascone’s. The ravioli doesn’t use the same cheese mixture, but the creamy, light filling is the focal point of this popular dish. With al dente edges surfaced by your favorite sauce, this handmade pasta-purse is another bestseller. The ability to do this simple, straightforward dish so well is a testament to the restaurant’s quality. Lesser known, but perhaps a hidden treasure on the menu is the homemade gnocchi. These little dumplings made from ricotta, eggs and flour are both decadent and light. Perfectly paired with Cascone’s red-andwhite-combo vodka sauce, the quality and

texture of the pasta are definitely not lost after being dressed. If you wanna try something popular but more complex, skip the too-sweet lobster ravioli and dive face first into the monstrous bowl of “Crazy” Alfredo. Traditionally rich fettuccine Alfredo is enhanced with chicken, Italian sausage, shrimp, savory sun-dried tomatoes and tangy pepperocini. It’s an experience for sure! But be sure to save room for the cannoli or house made tiramasu for dessert. I’m a sucker for great tiramisu, but it’s hard to get the traditional Italian dessert done well. Here you will find an airy confection with the forward flavor of light marscarpone and just enough coffee and licquor. Come October, the celebration culminates on Columbus Day weekend with special entertainment, free gifts, and the return of a customer favorite – Cascone’s Friday seafood night. That’s a dinner I don’t wanna miss. Most importantly, after the confetti settles, Cascone’s will still be serving the spectacular food that’s kept them thriving for 60 years.

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BRIARCLIFF: HAIRSTYLES

Trendy hairstyles Make your locks hot for fall without all the fuss By Aly Bilyeu ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aly Bilyeu is the Director of Marketing and Events for Briarcliff Village. After falling in love with the view from atop the hill in 2010, she has grown from the retail side of the center to overseeing all aspects of its events and marketing. From developing event concepts to designing local advertisements, Aly enjoys having a hand in the center’s metro-wide awareness. She prides herself on the personal relationships she has with each owner and their success within the community.

hether you’re a mom, student, teacher, or everyday working-girl, those days where hair is the last thing on your mind will become easier. With the help of Jessie Cummings, stylist with Eclektica Salon at Briarcliff, having trendy hair is simple and these are the tips and tricks straight from the pros.

Basic hair care

Beginning with your basic hair care, remember that you don’t have to wash your hair every day. In fact, the natural oils that are produced from the scalp are great for your hair. Consider washing your hair and wearing it down one day, then skipping a wash and wearing it up the next. If you have particularly oily hair, use a dry shampoo spray. This also works great for when you sleep through the alarm and have to skip the shower. For color, take the sun-kissed look into the fall season rather than making a dramatic color change. The Balayage color technique is all the trend right now if you want low maintenance and subtle color. The stylist hand-paints the color on the hair vertically. You will not get a harsh “line” as the color grows out, making it will be less noticeable and more time between salon appointments.

Keep it simple

For styling, Jessie says to keep it simple. Your hair doesn’t have to be a big fuss and trendy styles are easier to achieve than you may think. If you’re headed to the office or meetings for the day, then plan to end with a date or drink with the girls, a no fuss bun turned curly is best. If you are starting with freshly washed hair, apply a styling mousse before blow drying. Without going overboard, most of the product should be at the scalp or crown of the head for maximum and long lasting volume. Start by curling your hair all over with a medium sized barrel. For the time crunch, using hot rollers while apply your makeup or making breakfast also works. After it’s all curled, using a gloss pomade, slick one side of the hair back and tuck it behind the ear. Next place your hair in a low and loose ponytail. Placing

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it in a ponytail makes controlling the bun easy, but if it’s too tight you will end up with a kink when you take the hair down. The simply twist and wrap the hair around into a loose bun and secure with bobby pins. Since you began with a great moose the curls will remain intact while in the bun. When you’ve closed up the computer for the day, freshening up and taking your hair to an evening look is just as simple. After taking the bobby pins out, begin by running your fingers through the curls a few times and getting a nice, natural wave. Touch up the one side with pomade and tuck behind your ear. This gives you one side fuller with more volume and is very on-trend right now. Give it a spritz with setting spray and you’re ready for the evening.

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Looks for school

For those headed back to classes, your go-to style doesn’t have to be the signature “messy bun.” Styles without volume and back-combing are simple for after a latenight study session. Begin by blow drying your hair as straight as you can. Remember to use a heat protectant to keep those ends from frying. Blow drying your hair straight is in-direct heat verses only using a straightener as direct heat. This helps protect your hair and causes less damage. If you have some stray hairs that need the straightener taken to them, spritz some heat

protectant on the strands before apply the straightener. This technique can also be used if you are starting with dry hair. Taking a few small sections of hair from behind the bangs, make a simple braid and secure with a bobby pin behind your ear. End with a shine spray for shine and softness to the style. After a day of classes, taking this look out of your face into a trendy Boho Bun Tuck is as easy as taking a headband out of your back pack. Place a headband with an elastic base on your head, just behind your bangs and in front of the braid. Keep the elastic base on top of your hair at the nape of the neck.

Starting just behind the ear and working down, gather small sections of hair and wrap them loosely around the elastic. Wrap the small pieces closest to the ears last for a cleaner and finished look. Low-maintenance hair doesn’t have to be sloppy and taking your style from runway to real life is easy. Whether it’s big curls, business buns, braids, or bohemian styles, trendy hair is just a few steps away. You can also seek the advice of your stylist for the trends that work best for your hair type and lifestyle.

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FEATURE: STACI BROSKI

Shades of skill Makeup artist Staci Broski follows her inner voice By Tiffany Westphal Killoren

e’ve all seen her. You spot her across the store or restaurant and, from a distance, it looks like she’s sporting a painful bruise or forgot to wipe off marker from an afternoon art project with her kids. She moves closer and you notice that the discoloration is surprisingly symmetrical, covering both eyes like a raccoon mask that is a few strokes away from resembling Zorro. At that moment, you realize this woman isn’t injured or in need of a wet wipe – her look is an intentional smoky eye gone terribly wrong. There’s a reason that raccoon-eye sightings are on the rise. The smoky eye look is sultry, sexy, and dramatic if done correctly. The problem is, it’s a look that takes skill and a lot more than a dark shadow palette and YouTube video to master. Meet Staci Broski, a renowned makeup artist in Kansas City who knows all too well that good intentions can go awry if a shadow brush is left in the wrong hands. Broski, a stunning beauty with more than a hint of edge in the auburn hair that falls in feathery wisps over one eye, has perfected her craft and earned the title artist through hard work and dedication to her clients. With more than 20 years in the industry, Broski has lived her life in a way that others aspire to by staying true to who she is and following wherever that inner voice may lead. With a soul that sings a creative tune, Broski initially set her sights on painting, later shifting her focus to helping up-andcoming musicians as a talent scout. Al-

though she loved immersing herself in such a creative industry, it wasn’t a perfect fit for where she wanted life to take her. Broski’s true calling, she would later find, lie nestled within the pages of a red sketch pad that had been packed safely away among other childhood mementos at her parents’ house. Its pages filled with drawings of faces -- their lines and subtle differences a focus of her childhood attention – Broski considers the sketch pad an early sign of something wonderful to come. “That old red sketch pad,” she says. “It really painted a silver lining of what is going on now.” And, for Broski, now includes overseeing a growing team of talented makeup artists and stylists at her company, 7th Row Productions. Perfecting her craft by

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observing and learning from those who knew it best, Broski worked as a freelance makeup artist with MAC Cosmetics until deciding that both her skills and sights for the future were encouraging her to take a leap of faith and venture out on her own. 7th Row Productions – a name that evolved from her early days in music – has grown in size along with its reputation for high quality and professional services. Broski is the first to attribute the success of her company to her team – a collaborative effort by a talented group of people whom she trusts and considers essential to her continued success. Because the makeup industry is small and competition is fierce, you can’t just be good at makeup to survive in this field; skills have

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to qualify as artistry and you have to be able to offer something to your clients that nobody else can. For Broski, that means always keeping up-to-speed on industry trends, but staying true to herself and always making decisions that are best for her clients. “The difference between other artists and me is that they follow trends,” she says. “I just do what I like.” Case in point, Broski still considers one of the best overall looks reflective of old Hollywood. “Classic is Marilyn Monroe,” she says. “Nude makeup everywhere, except for the lip.” Understanding that not everyone can pull off a bright red lip in Some Like it Hot fashion, Broski loves helping women find a way to create the perfect look to enhance their particular features. “I want women to feel comfortable and feel beautiful,” she says. “The key is to enhance, but not over enhance.” Encouraging clients to have a little fun, Broski finds noth-

“I want women to feel comfortable and feel beautiful. The key is to enhance, but not over enhance.” – STACI BROSKI ing wrong with trying edgier looks if applied sparingly and with a light touch. “There’s nothing wrong with being edgy,” she says. “You just have to know how to apply it.” Broski doesn’t make a habit of scanning passersby for makeup mistakes, but she can’t help but notice a few common blunders. Frosty shadows can work, but only if combined with complimenting shades in a matte

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finish and balanced sufficiently. She identifies improper blending – or a complete lack of softening – as a common mistake that can make an otherwise fresh look appear harsh. True to her beginnings in painting, Broski considers her clients beautiful canvases of a different kind. Women can add years to their appearance by applying makeup with the wrong technique, an ironic result when you think of how much time and money goes into trying to turn back the clock with concealer and the right shade of blush. The collection of impressive before-and-after transformations on Broski’s website portfolio is clearly the result of her extensive experience, but she loves working with women in private lessons so they feel confident in obtaining the same results on their own. Although Broski has worked with clients in the entertainment industry, including television, film, theater, and print modeling, she’ll be the last to boast and is very protec-

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The evolution of a look

tive of her clients’ privacy. Currently working with one of the largest corporations in Kansas City for print and video advertising, Broski has never actively marketed herself or 7th Row Productions. “I’ve never promoted myself,” she says. “I let recommendations get me the next job because recommendations

are how this industry is built.” Not one to speculate as to what the future holds, Broski is reluctant to guess where she’ll be in five years’ time. Intrigued with the thought of creating her own product someday, for now she’s content enjoying the path that her creative spirit has paved. Open

to anything that life has in store, Broski’s approach to living her dream is an example of the beautiful things that can happen when you’re open to riding the tides of change. “I’m like a rubber band,” she says. “I change with the wind.”

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FEATURE: BBQ FAQ

BBQ FAQ Kansas City barbecue refers to the specific style of slow-smoked meat that evolved from the pit of Henry Perry in the early 1900s in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City barbecue is slow smoked over a variety of woods and then covered with a thick tomato- and molasses-based sauce.

Burnt ends – barbecue gold – are cut from the pointed end of a brisket and then barbecued to their charry best. Fattier than the rest of the cut, they are commonly found inside sandwiches and baked beans.

Books about KC BBQ

The Grand Barbecue: A Celebration of the History, Places, Personalities and Techniques of Kansas City Barbecue, by Doug Worgul

l The Kansas City Barbecue Society, with

over 2,500 members from all 50 states, Canada, England and other countries, is the world’s largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts. Each weekend from early spring through fall, members stoke up their fires in their cookers for a weekend of heated barbecue competitions. l The American Royal BBQ Contest, held

the first weekend in October, is the largest such competition in the world. l The most popular holidays for

barbecuing are, in order, July 4 (71 percent), Memorial Day (57 percent), and Labor Day (55 percent).

With more than 100 barbecue restaurants in Kansas City, each with a loyal local following, Kansas City boasts more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other city in the nation.

Barbecue events TOUR DE BBQ

September 27 Prairefire Entertainment District, Overland Park, Kansas www.tourdebbq.com The Tour de BBQ is a “tour” – not a race – where riders choose between routes of 15, 35, and 62 miles. The rest stops for each route are some of Kansas City’s most famous barbeque restaurants where riders get a sample of their offerings. After cyclists complete their route, they’re greeted with Boulevard Beer, more barbecue and a concert. Funds raised support the Midwest Cancer Alliance’s Transitions Clinic – a program for young adult survivors of pediatric cancer.

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AMERICAN ROYAL WORLD SERIES OF BARBECUE

October 2-5 American Royal Complex Tickets: $13 per person in advance; $15 at the door The American Royal Barbecue is the largest event of the historic American Royal and the season finale for the competitive barbecue circuit. Spreading over 54 acres in Kansas City’s Stockyards District, and with over 550 teams competing in four meat categories, The Royal is the largest barbecue contest in the world. This is a barbecue competition; food will be available to the public for purchase by licensed vendors only.

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FEATURE: OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL

Teaching a better quality of life Oakhill Day School was founded in 1947 by a group of mothers By Tiffany Westphal Killoren

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s the summer winds down, the sight of children with their backpacks and shiny new shoes filing onto the school bus will spark a wave of back-to-school nostalgia for many adults. Memories of crisp autumn days, breaking in the bind of a new textbook, and reuniting with friends are triggered this time of year, and the lessons learned throughout our primary education stay with us throughout our lives. Our education is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Consider a beloved book that made you realize the commonality of the human condition, an influential teacher that changed your perspective, or a science class that made you realize just how amazing the human body is. Our education is what informs our worldview as well as the decisions we make every day. Education is vital for individuals in order to think critically, make sense of the world around them, and realize their full potential. Education is also integral to the to the health and functionality of society as a whole. Educated populations are more peaceful, more innovative, and enjoy better quality of life. It is this philosophy of education fostering individual enrichment along with civic responsibility that drives the mission of the educators at Oakhill Day School in Gladstone. Founded in 1947 by a group of mothers in the Northland, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Folksâ&#x20AC;? school, as it was originally named, grew from a preschool in a church to a fully equipped campus at 7019 N. Cherry with a gymnasium, library and outdoor learning areas for a student body comprising toddlers through eight-

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“We want each student to be the best person he or she can be – to not judge a book by its cover, to show initiative, empathy, responsibility and integrity.” – CHAD PENDLETON, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT AT OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL I L I V E N O R T H . CO M

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Lifeskills curriculum is prominent in the school’s daily routine. Oakhill Day School focuses on one or two Lifeskills per month. Activities in the classroom reinforce the Lifeskill focus each month, as well as fun ideas for home brought to parents via the Acorn. Oakhill prides itself on helping students prepare for life in a positive and healthy way.

graders. The curriculum at Oakhill embodies a hands-on, interactive approach to learning. A fourth grade class will be assigned with conducting an experiment rather than simply reading about it in a textbook, while the middle school students are responsible for writing, presenting and leading the weekly town meetings. Responsible citizenship and stewardship is fostered through projects that include recycling and composting. The educational focus at Oakhill aims to nurture individual strengths in students to become productive members of the community. Chad Pendleton, Communications and Technology Assistant at Oakhill, shares more on the Oakhill mission. North: What is the guiding philosophy behind Oakhill’s approach to education? Pendleton: We promise a family like atmosphere where we all know one another’s name, a learning environment in which we meet every child where he or she currently

is and we take him or her as far as he or she is ready to go developmentally. We strive to provide a challenging curriculum along with strong character education and high expectations. N: In what ways do educators at Oakhill bring out the unique strengths in each student? P: We create everything with our students as the focus – from scheduling to classes offered; from curriculum to resources used; from programs to initiatives. We are an independent being; therefore, we can make immediate adjustments to best meet the needs of our children. We remove the red tape, so to speak. A true benefit to a private education is the presence of the Lifeskills curriculum. As a prominent independent school that puts importance on this curriculum, Oakhill Day School makes sure that these ideals are truly instilled in all of our students. As said, the

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N: What are the future plans and goals for the school? P: Our goal is to graduate students who really know themselves…their academic strengths, their academic challenges (and how they will cope with those challenges – the strategies they will use), their strengths socially (collaboration, empathy, compassion, communication, creativity, etc…) and the areas socially they need to work on. We want our students to realize their potential and truly have a plan in place of how to reach it on a daily basis. And, of course, the most important skill they can have is that of character. We want each student to be the best person he or she can be…to not judge a book by its cover…to show initiative, empathy, responsibility, and integrity. Oakhill started this year with its largest student body thus far. It is so much fun to see so many new families and students join our community. We also feel like we have established our strongest relationship yet with Gladstone and the Northland overall.

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HEALTH: MACULAR DEGENERATION

Preventing macular degeneration A healthy lifestyle may help keep you from going blind By John C. Hagan III, MD ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John C. Hagan III, MD is the Editor of Missouri Medicine and a Discover Vision Centers-Northland ophthalmologist.

our child’s face, a beautiful sunset, the highway and other automobiles when you drive, the sentence you are now reading – all of these ultra-important images are produced by a delicate small spot in the back of your eye called the macula. This critical 2 percent of the retina alone produces “central” vision; the rest of the retina is for peripheral and night vision. The complex structure of the macula predisposes it to the aging process; think of how a pair of your favorite blue jeans wear out in the knees first. Advanced Age Related Macular Degenera-

tion (ARMD) is the leading cause of visual loss in Americans over 60; the prevalence increases dramatically over time affecting 2 percent of Americans less than age 59 increasing to 30 percent after age 75. If there is anything that modern medical research confirms it’s that the good and bad choices you make about your lifestyle (diet/ obesity, exercise, smoking, alcohol abuse, unprotected sun exposure, etc.) have a major effect on how long you live, how well you live and even whether your vision will fail. Recent studies suggest that many of these recomILIVENORTH.COM

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mendations may also prevent or slow the development of cataracts and enhance your general health and lifespan. There are two forms of ARMD: “dry” (nonexudative), which accounts for 90 percent of the cases but only 10 percent of the eyes that progress to being “legally blind.” Legal blindness means the best possible central vision, even with glasses, is 20/200 or worse in both eyes. The peripheral or side vision is not affected by ARMD so the eye is not totally blind. The other form is “wet” (exudative) macular degeneration which occurs only 10 percent of the time but causes 90 percent of the cases of legal blindness. Wet macular degeneration develops when dry macular degeneration suddenly worsens as tiny blood vessels (“neovascularization”) break through into the macula causing bleeding and scar formation. ARMD was once thought to be an unpreventable part of aging. Using techniques made possible by The Human Genome Project researchers have discovered that 3 genes, perhaps more, cause 90% of ARMD. Although easily available now, individual genomic testing is expensive and generally not recommended for ARMD. A person with

all three genes may not get ARMD if they take preventive steps; likewise a person with none of these genes may get severe ARMD especially if they are smokers. In general the more ARMD individuals related to you by blood and the younger the age of onset of their ARMD the higher the risk to you and your kin. You cannot do anything about the genes you inherited but your choices in life can make a huge difference. Lifestyle changes that are recommended to reduce the risk of ARMD or to prevent existing dry ARMD from worsening or turning into wet ARMD are, for the most part, the same things a cardiologist or family physician would recommend to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and promote general health and longevity. This starts with a great diet: fruits, vegetables, fiber, fish, berries, nuts; green tea, reducing saturated fats; low in high calorie processed carbohydrates (e.g. pastries; commercial crackers/chips, etc.) Lutein is a substance of great importance to macular health. The body cannot make lutein and it becomes more difficult to absorb from food as we age. Lutein is found in dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, ‘greens’, broccoli, etc.)

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Lutein content of foods is easy to find on the internet. Both obese and overweight people have higher rates of ARMD than their normal weight counterparts. Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels. Smoking or using tobacco/nicotine products is one of the worst things you can do to your eyes and entire body. It more than doubles the risk of getting ARMD, increases the risk of dry ARMD worsening or turning into wet ARMD. If you are serious about protecting your health and vision, you must stop smoking completely. ARMD is related to skin pigmentation and sun exposure. In general, the darker your skin and iris color (brown) the less ARMD; the lighter your complexion (those that sunburn easily) and if you have bluegray-green iris color the higher your risk of ARMD. For sun exposure you should wear a hat with a bill and sunglasses that block ultraviolet light. It must be emphasized that supplements and vitamins are not a substitute for a good diet and a healthy lifestyle. It is known that for people with dry ARMD certain supplements slow disease progression. This was demonstrated in the AREDS 1 Study (Age

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------VOTED BEST IN THE NORTHLAND 2010 --------------------------------------{ • }-------------------------------------Related Eye Disease Study). An AREDS 1 supplement contains extra vitamin A, C, and E. It is meant to be taken with a multivitamin. The AREDS 1 original formula does not contain lutein and/or omega-3s (usual source fish oil); nor were they tested on individuals that did not have ARMD to see if they were preventative. A new study AREDS 2 began in 2006 to see if lutein and omega 3 addition slowed progression or even prevented ARMD. Also vitamin A (beta-carotene) was removed. A person that smokes or a former smoker should not take vitamin A as it increases the risk of lung cancer. Released in 2013, the results of the AREDS 2 study are complex and still under discussion and analysis. The addition of lutein was beneficial in people with the poorest diets and lowest lutein consumption. Omega 3 was not helpful for the most common types of dry ARMD but might benefit a severe form known as geographic atrophy. There are many quality pharmaceutical companies that make and sell these products; all are over-the-counter and require no prescription. The minimum for a patient with dry ARMD is a multivitamin and 2 of the AREDS 2 type capsules per day. People with a strong family history of ARMD might want to consider this combination or take 6-20 milligrams per day. Generic centrum multi-vitamins contain a miniscule amount of lutein (one fourth milligram). Regular eye examinations by an Eye MD ophthalmologist or an optometrist are extremely important, especially after age 40, to detect ARMD and glaucoma. Both of these common diseases can cause no loss of vision and be asymptomatic in early treatable stages. To summarize, a healthy lifestyle that does not include obesity or tobacco products maximizes the chance for good vision all your life. May you live to see your children’s children’s children and see them clearly!

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FEATURE: WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE

Making the transition William Jewell’s football coach knows first hand what student athletes go through By Mark Merrell

WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE 500 College Hill Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-7700 www.jewell.edu

s high school students become juniors and seniors, thoughts move to vocation and educational paths once they graduate. Among those are student athletes who are faced with several choices concerning their academic combined with athletic possibilities. As a football and basketball participant, northland athlete Taylor Gallagher, now an assistant football coach at William Jewell College, was trying to decide which University would offer what he was looking for academically as well as furthering his football career. Attending Platte County High School, Gallagher set his sights on playing football in college. “I always wanted to be a college athlete,” Gallagher said. “Having some success in my junior and senior years in high school football really hooked me on the whole thing and to focus my energy in that direction.” During the summer prior to his senior year, William Jewell hosted a, Seven-on-Seven football camp, which Gallagher attended helping him become familiar with the coaching staff as well as the campus. Taylor visited William Jewell as one of the several schools he was looking at attending during his senior year while attending Platte County High School. “My decision to play at Jewell was a combination of having that experience with the campus and the coaches, and having that comfortability of the situation, combined with being close to home and my family so they could watch me play,” he said. During Gallagher’s four and a half years playing football at William Jewell, there were very few games his family did not attend. The other element important to Gallagher was the academic reputation that William Jewell has. “In high school being a student athlete, academics, although important, was not a big focus, but it was a cool bonus to continue your playing career while attending a college with that much academic prestige such that William Jewell has,” Gallagher said. For students moving from high school to college, the enormity can be a bit disconcerting, and adding the athletic element sometimes makes it a bit daunting. “Anything new, especially when you’re that age, can be somewhat intimidating,” Gallagher said. “I think the most overwhelming part for me was football,

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because you start two weeks before classes begin, so that transition was challenging at first, plus the speed, schemes, people, and coaches are all different playing football in college rather than high school.” Gallagher credited the guidance of the William Jewell faculty and coaching staff in helping him through the transitional period and assisting him with his academic choices, as well as an excellent liberal arts program that helps a student determine the field of interest they wish to pursue. Gallagher also credits a regimented schedule based on his academic and football participation helping direct him. For some the openness of a college format can result in loss of focus, not attending classes as they should. “Every day, regardless if it was during football season or not, there were places I had to be at during certain times,” Gallagher said. Being an athlete requires students to maintain a successful grade average to allow them to continue playing in the sport they like, an additional incentive for

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new college students. “If you don’t get it done in the classroom, you’re not going to get to play,” he said. “Without having a sport to participate in, the large increase in freedom can make it dangerous for some students.” Gallagher had an interest in coaching, and the coaches at William Jewell talk with their student athletes about their career paths and what they are doing to achieve their goals throughout their time attending school. As Gallagher was finishing his student and football career at William Jewell, the college opened up a few graduate assistant positions. After graduating in December 2010, Gallagher was chosen to assist in spring football. In July 2011, Coach Jerod Kruse asked Gallagher if he was still interested in pursuing a job coaching, and he was asking to join the coaching staff as a

graduate assistant. “It’s been really intimidating, but it’s been really fun,” Gallagher said. “I’ve learned a lot in the last couple of years.” In May this year, Gallagher finished his graduate school work with a degree in health and physical education, and master’s in health and physical education. He has recently been hired in a full-time position as an assistant coach, and wide receiver coach at William Jewell. For the upcoming season, Gallagher said, “The team has a lot of returning players on both sides of the ball, which is good. We have some seniority. We have a good conference that has some very good teams, so I think the expectation is to try and be better one week at a time.” Reaching out into the community, head football coach Jerod Kruse initiated a youth

football camp that Gallagher has been a large part of. Three years ago, Kruse asked Gallagher and three other assistant grads to help develop the camp. “The main goal was to get some community involvement, get some kids on campus, and have a good time, laugh, and enjoy playing the game itself, and just learning about the game,” Gallagher said. The camp has averaged 100 kids annually from all over the metro area including the Northland. Gallagher likes the Northland area, and still lives in Liberty. “It’s a great location,” he said. “I’m still close to all my family. It’s also close to the downtown Kansas City area and other things that you can go to from Liberty, because living here it is so close to everything. The college, the airport, etc, so it’s a great spot, especially for a young person.”

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FINANCE: COLLEGE EXPENSES

By Jeff Holloway and Sean Harman

ducation funding is a hot topic. It’s important to have a solid saving strategy to pay for college. But are you saving enough? You can start by getting a better view of the bills you might expect as you support your student through higher education. College costs rise every year. For the last decade, tuition has far outpaced inflation. In some years it has increased more than 20 percent beyond the rate of inflation. The estimated average yearly cost of tuition and room and board for 2014 is expected to be: l 4-year public school: $19,598 a year l 4-year private school: $42,170 a year

Start early

It’s important to start saving for college as early as possible. Your financial advisor can be an important resource by running an education cost analysis for you and helping you look for strategies for college investment plans, including the 529 savings plan. Start by looking at how much you might want to save each month, then begin putting money away early. Grandparents can even help with a 529 savings plan, while benefiting from tax and estate planning opportunities.

Where will your money go?

Costs will vary, depending on where your child

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attends school and where he or she will live while attending school. l THE BIG BILLS: Visit the websites of prospective schools early to get an idea of costs and options. Your alma mater is a great place to start. Don’t forget to review fees for things like health care and transcripts. l CAMPUS LIFE: Now look at the costs for books, entertainment, activities, sports, and dues. Don’t forget fraternities, sororities, and clubs. l TRANSPORTATION: If your child chooses a school far away, add airline tickets to the budget. If they are attending school closer, add gas, insurance, licensing costs, maintenance, and a car. If your child will return home by train or other transit, those costs also need to be considered. l INDEPENDENT LIVING: Dorm life is not for everyone. Some schools allow students to live off campus at any point, while others have requirements for students to spend time in the dorms. If your child chooses housing off campus, there will be bills for rent, utilities, food, and transportation. Even if they live at home, there will be costs for transportation and activities.

Don’t get overwhelmed

As you child enters high school, thoughts of college may begin. During his or her senior year, decisions will begin to be made and the vast array of choices can be overwhelming. Work with your child’s school counselors, professionals and other advisors to work through the options.

Source: Trends in College Pricing. ©2013 collegeboard.com, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. collegeboard. com. Wells Fargo Advisors does not render legal or tax advice. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your Financial Advisor. Read it carefully before you invest. This article was written by/ for Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Jeff Holloway and Sean Harman in Liberty, Mo. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/ MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2014 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

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FITNESS: FAT-BURNING FOODS

Fat-burning foods By Nick Bolton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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hen it comes to losing unwanted pounds of fat, nutrition is very important. In fact, it can be as easy as just eating the right foods. Here are some fat burning foods to consider:

1. Lean meats

Lean chicken meat is one of the best weight loss foods you can find because it contains a lot of protein and very little fat. This protein will build lean muscle, which will help you burn body fat and keep if off by accelerating your metabolic rate. If chicken proves to be too expensive, try turkey breast. In any case, make sure you stick to mostly lean meats. Fish is also very good for quick weight loss. Fish such as salmon and tuna contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids fall in the category of ‘good fats’ or unsaturated fats. One reason you gained weight is because of a hormone called leptin which stores fat inside your body. Omega-3 fatty acids can cut down on leptin; when that happens, you can lose weight.

2. Olive oil

Replace your fatty oil with olive oil. Olive oil is almost free from the ‘bad fats’ (saturated fats) and contains a considerable amount of unsaturated fats. These

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unsaturated fats will not only suppress your appetite but also fight cholesterol. In short, olive oil will keep your cholesterol levels down.

3. Berries

Berries are also good for weight loss. There are several types of berries: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. All of them will help you with weight loss in one way, or another. For example, strawberries help to suppress your appetite. Less appetite = less food intake = less weight As you can see, just because you want to lose weight doesn’t mean that you have to starve. Missing or skipping meals can be detrimental to your weight loss goals because it triggers your body’s ability to store your food as fat. It’s important to listen to your body – eat when you’re hungry and stop eating when you’re satisfied. Also remember that these are not the only weight loss super foods that are available to you. Other foods such as nuts, oatmeal, eggs and almonds can also help you with weight loss. Add these foods to your diet in the proper amounts and see how quickly you are able to get rid of your fat belly.

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FITNESS: CARDIO VS. WEIGHTS

Cardio or weights first? By Nick Bolton

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ou arrive in the fitness center and you stand there looking at the treadmills and then glance over to the dumbbells. One very common question that I’ve been getting is whether to do cardio or weights first? The answer is simple, if you’re looking at taking full advantage of your exercise in changing your body, you need to spend time on the strength training equipment before stepping on the cardio side. THE DETAILS When you first walk through the doors of the fitness center, you’re body has a very limited supply of glycogen (energy stored in the body’s muscle tissue). This energy is depleted very rapidly when working out. Once it’s gone, your body needs to rely

on other sources of energy that are less efficient. It becomes very important to use this glycogen (energy) on strength training moves that are harder [than cardio]. That way, you can focus on proper technique to stay safe, while moving heavier weight more times – this allows your muscles to work harder and burn more calories. You’re body will also improve development of muscle and bone density – thereby increasing your metabolism. Plus, you’re able to perform cardio when your body is tired – you’re less likely to be able to lift adequate weight if you’re already fatigued. It’s important to always perform a brief warm-up prior to moving the weights. However, if you begin your workout with more than 15 minutes of intense cardio, you will deplete your glycogen energy supply before you even move any weight. This will mean you

won’t have the energy for a decent workout that will challenge your body effectively. When you’re already tired and try to move weight, you will risk improper form, fatigue, and possible injury. Basically, you get sloppy. The next time you come in for your workout, try performing a short fiveminute warmup and then move toward the resistance training side, followed immediately by your cardio workout. You will make a step toward that fitness goal by burning more calories and increasing your metabolism.

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ART: PASTEL FIRE WORKS

Art room inspiration By Cathy Kline

espite being a wife and mother of three, Northland artist Julie Hansen still finds the time to create inspire and maintain one of Professional Artists’ “Top 24 Most Organized Studios in the Nation.” Switching gears from a major in fashion design to fine art came when Hansen noticed some of the supplies in the closet during art class. The intensely colored sticks of pastels with their buttery possibilities captured her eye. Pastels are expensive, but playing with a stick here and a stick there was fun for Hansen and proved irresistible. The prairie with its big skies and tall grasses have been a source of inspiration, and Hansen has been specializing in this region. Pastels sparkle when dragged over the texture of thick paper, and her choice of medium is a wonderful one. She knows how to make them delight. Moonbeams, starlight, swaying grasses and deep pools of water were once only paper and pigment. To anyone who would like to add a bit more beauty to their lives, Hansen would like to give you wide open spaces and enormous blue skies. She is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America and the Kansas City Artist’s Coalition. When someone has something to say, they will find a way to say it, whether they own an award winning studio, or need to shovel a path to clear a space. Hansen has something to say. Hansen is currently painting her solo show for the Albrecht-Kemper Museum in St. Joseph, Mo., called ‘The Prairie: Enduring and Endearing.” It runs Sept. 13-Nov. 2. Jhansenart.com.

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Nexting Looking to the future with hope Life Transformation Coach ICF-PCC

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s I write this column, my youngest son prepares for the first day of his senior year of high school. This mother of a senior boy has many emotions about what the next nine months hold for us as he decides what to pursue beyond high school. It seems like yesterday I was taking his picture by the front tree before we took him to his first day of kindergarten. After living a life committed to the well-being of my children, I still wonder if I have equipped him with enough skills to live a life filled with happiness and hope. In a pursuit of what I can contribute to his life this final year of high school, I have been looking for resources and activities that will help expand his positivity and hope for the future. Research indicates people with a positive outlook on life have greater success in reaching their goals and experience more satisfying work. In this measure, hope has two components: a map or pathway to get what you want, and the motivation and strength to follow that path. “If you feel you know how to get what you want out of life, and you have that desire to make that happen, then you have hope,” says Jennifer Cheavens, assistant professor of psychology at Ohio State University. Hope is different from optimism, which is a generalized expectancy that good things will happen, she said. Hope involves having goals, along with the desire and plan to achieve them. Recently I came across a book Making Hope Happen, written by Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D. It explains the power of hope in reaching ones dreams, goals and positive outlook about life. The book also provides some insights and activities I plan on sharing with my son and others in my family. It is my desire that this one exercise called “nexting” will birth positivity and hope as you share the experiment with someone you love. Dr. Lopez is the world’s leading researcher on hope, and his mission is to teach people that investing

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in their future pays off today. He is also one of the most vocal advocates of the psychological reform of America’s education system. He helps schools function less like impersonal factories and more like dynamic human development centers that enable students to achieve the meaningful futures they say they really want, including a good job and a happy family. In a recent blog post, Shane talks about “nexting,” which is a way of practicing hope with your child, friend or loved one. By encouraging them to talk about the future, you find out what they are excited about. Learn about your child or loved one’s plots and plans, and help them come up with lots of ideas for how to make things happen. If you identify some gaps in their thinking, explore their “wonderfully horrible ideas” jokingly. That gives you a chance to discuss why some of their strategies may not be appropriate and to pivot to one of their other ideas. Talking about the next important event in one’s life also lets you, the listener, gauge whether they are confident, nervous, joyful, fearful or downright giddy. When they are feeling positive, do your best to “fluff them up” even more. The emotional lift helps people

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think about ways to make their performance better. When you see that they are nervous or fearful, try to figure out why and whether you need to intervene or let them work it out. Avoid automatic cheerleading and easy reassurances. If you see obstacles and pitfalls, address them, and sometimes it might be helpful to re-dream or re-goal. On a good day of “nexting,” talk about your loved ones dreams, plans, and feelings. Listen closely and watch them enjoy practicing the how of hope. The more we practice nexting, the better at thinking about the future, and getting more excited about what lies ahead and creating the next steps to accomplish what one hopes for.

Exercise to practice “nexting”

What is your child, friend or loved one “nexting” about today? The following are some questions that will help generate meaningful conversation. Try going for a walk and ask: l What is the next thing you are looking forward to? l How can I help make that happen? l What else can I do to help? I look forward to practicing “nexting” with my son and others who are near me. It will be interesting to see how their increased hope increases my own hope and positivity.

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If you would like to learn about other ways to increase your hope and positivity in life, please reach out to kimberlie.specker@ mymlc.com for a complimentary life coach session. Much of this article was taken from a blog post by Dr. Lopez. Please join me and Dr. Lopez’s initiatives in the movement of increasing hope and positivity in America’s school systems. You can learn more about sharing hope in the school system at www.shanelopez.com.

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INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST DENTIST Dr. Brook Derenzy has travelled full-circle with his return to Missouri. Originally from Fulton, Missouri, Dr. Derenzy graduated Cum Laude from Westminster College in 1997 with his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He then moved to Texas and attended dental school at the prestigious University of Texas-San Antonio Health Science Center (UTHSCSA), where he was Class President and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003. He and his wife Lamar then moved from San Antonio to Bend, Oregon, where Dr. Derenzy was in private practice for nine years. While in Bend, he & his wife had two daughters, Sophia and Olivia. With the growth of his family, Dr. Derenzy decided to sell his practice and move closer to home. Passionate about dentistry, Dr. Derenzy has been an avid proponent of technology in his years as a dentist. Down-toearth in his approach to his patients, Dr. Derenzy creates relationships that seem more akin to friendship.

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DIVA OF DIY

Household command center You can make a customized organizational tool to keep your family on task By Leanne Lee

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am just going to get this out in the open now...I am organizationally challenged! Anyone who knows me knows that I am always juggling a million things at once. I constantly over-commit, seldom say no and try to be all things to all people. I think I must thrive in stress and chaos...NOT. Between a busy decorative painting business, My Diva of DIY blog, Kansas City Live, a self-employed husband and three very busy teenage boys, it can be extremely difficult to keep it all straight and quite honestly, I fail often. In a last-ditch attempt to have some type of organization in place before school and sports schedules started piling in, I decided to find some type of command center. I looked at several calendars and scoured every organization section of every big box store but I couldn’t find anything that made sense for my family. So what is a Diva of DIY to do? You guessed it – I am making my own. I started by figuring out my family requirements: l Needs to be big enough for a family of five l Needs a bulletin board l Needs a chalkboard / chalk l Needs a place for papers-to-be-signed l Needs a place for bills-needing-to-be-paid l Needs a place for keys l Needs a place for sunglasses l Needs to be stylish and fit in my decor Based on our family needs, I knew I needed something fairly large with different sections. I also knew I wanted to use something repurposed so I did what I always do before starting a project – I looked in my treasure-stash. Low and behold I found the perfect solution: a broken screen door.

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Supply List Door Fabric l Cup pull l Towel bar l l

Masonite or plywood l Chalk board paint l Spray adhesive l

Push pins Chalk l Wall folders l Drill l Screws l l

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1. Prepare and paint your door

This screen door started out white. I picked it up at The ReStore a couple of years ago for almost nothing because the screen was all torn up. That didn’t bother me – I just took the rest of the screen out, painted it red and put a chalkboard behind it. I had been using it on my set for several months but during our move, the door frame got pretty banged up. I glued and clamped the frame where it had separated, sanded the chipping red paint, and wiped it down with tack cloth. Since it needed a fresh coat of paint, I switched up the color. Now its Rustoleum Seaside Blue (one of my favorite colors). The door already had a full sheet of masonite that had been painted with chalkboard paint. I wanted to change the function of the door so, using my Craftsman saw, I cut off a section of the masonite board to make room for the bulletin board.

2. Measure and cut fabric

I also wanted to brighten up this command center with fun fabrics, so instead of leaving the chalkboard paint on the lower half, I chose to insert fabric in each of the openings. To do this, I laid the door over the board and traced the inside of the openings with chalk so I would know how big to cut the fabric. I then removed the door, cut the fabric to size and attached each pieces of fabric with permanent spray adhesive.

3. Attach hardware

To finish it off, I attached a towel bar to the front of the door to hold sunglasses. I turned a cabinet cup pull upside down to hold my chalk. I attached two metal wall folders to hold homework and bills that need to be mailed. I screwed two screws into the door to hold keys and I attached a piece of jute to the top of the door to hold pictures of my sweet boys. I am proud to say that I did not spend one penny on this project, but I can tell you that the amount of money I saved from being organized – priceless.

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NORTHLAND REAL ESTATE

Are you prepared for a house fire?

W ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Audra Heller is a licensed broker in Kansas and Missouri, a REALTOR®, President of the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce and volunteer in her community. She has extensive real estate knowledge internationally and locally. She has worked for developers in Australia, throughout the United States and in Kansas City. Audra Heller & Associates is a leading real estate team in the Northland specializing in relocation, luxury homes and marketing the Northland as a great place to live, work and raise a family. You can reach her at 816-268-6028 or at AudraHeller@KW.com

Cull shared some information from the USFA in which they recommend paying close attention to heating equipment during the cooler months: l Regularly maintain your furnace. l Clean the area around the furnace and don’t stack items near it. l Keep space heaters at a safe distance from furniture, curtains, bedding, etc. Keep heaters at least three feet away from items that can burn. l Have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. l Check all electrical cords from fraying or loose connections. Replace any damaged cords and do not overload an outlet. Electrical wires can become extremely hot and start fires also. l Inspect your electrical box annually. Replace broken fuses and don’t overload a fuse. l Put carbon monoxide alarms outside each bedroom. l Keep the cooking area clean. Keep flammable items

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away from a gas cooktop and BBQ grill. Not only is prevention key, but so is making sure you are properly insured in case of a disaster. Jim McCall with Country Financial suggests everyone make sure their standard homeowner’s insurance covers fires and confirm the coverage limits. One policy will differ from another in various terms, so look for complete protection. Fire insurance is protection from the cost of repairing damages caused by a fire, and a typical policy usually covers adjacent structures. The best thing to do when insuring for fire is to insure the actual value of your home. Insurance companies will take into consideration the base rebuilding costs calculated on the square footage. McCall suggests every homeowner keep a file with accurate records of your home’s measurements, including total square footage, room sizes and storage/ garage spaces. A room-by-room inventory log lets you track model numbers, year purchased and a place to keep receipts for large purchases.

Top 10 tips when buying fire insurance 1. Don’t assume that the fire insurance policy covers the contents of your house. 2. Don’t assume the policy covers the cost of replacing damaged personal property. There are policies that cover the actual cost value of items at the time they were destroyed from fire because replacement cost coverage usually is a little more expensive. 3. Don’t buy a policy for the low deductibles. If you decide on a plan with high deductibles, you will get a higher discount on the policy. 4. Know what the fire insurance policy covers and/or

By Audra Heller

hat would you do if your home was on fire? Do you have a plan? Are you insured? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the loss resulting from fires is approximately $8.6 billion annually. House fires are the No. 1 cause of accidental deaths among children under the age of 5, and 90 percent of those fire deaths occurred in homes without functioning smoke detectors. Dean Cull, Southern Platte Fire Protection District Fire Marshal, said there are three crucial things to do to make sure you are prepared for the unexpected: l TWO ESCAPE ROUTES: Make sure to have two escape routes from each room, especially bedrooms; i.e. if there is a fire and you are in bed, the hallway may not be an option to escape. Have another route. l EXTINGUISHERS AND LADDERS: Have fire extinguishers in your home and ladders to escape from every bedroom. A fire extinguisher can keep a small fire from becoming a large one. Keep an extinguisher in your garage, kitchen and near your fireplace or wood burning stove. l FIRE ALARMS: Install a fire alarm in every bedroom. Test them monthly and replace batteries twice a year. Their life expectancy is about 10 years.

NORTHLAND REAL ESTATE does not cover. Some perils are not covered by fire insurance: Fire arising from riots, an earthquake or any other natural calamity; theft or burglary during or after a fire breakout. 5. Check with your insurance agent about the specific coverage options. 6. Shop around if you are looking for the best fire insurance rates possible. 7. Start with your current insurance company. Most offer discounts for multiple policies from the same company. 8. Use fire detectors to get more discounts. 9. Do a background check on the insurance company before purchasing a policy. A company that is not financially stable will give you trouble when you have to file a claim. 10. Have a written or video inventory of the belongings of your home. Don’t become another statistic. Take proactive actions to protect your family’s largest investment – your home.

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Bent Oaks 5 355,000 660,000 522,500 254 Briarcliff 1 440,000 440,000 440,000 49 Briarcliff West 4 315,000 964,500 506,350 68 Carriage Hill Estates 13 218,000 321,900 284,412 133 Claymont 9 89,250 260,000 154,839 90 Copperleaf 21 319,900 712,000 183,151 132 Embassy Park 15 215,000 375,000 284,700 134 Hills of Monticello 7 260,000 380,000 321,200 91 Hills of Oakmont 12 121,200 248,000 199,992 65 Riss Lake 38 320,000 1,750,000 533,298 106 River Hills 4 335,000 420,000 388,750 120 Riverchase 1 410,000 410,000 410,000 247 Shoal Creek Valley 10 135,101 587,400 409,136 53 Staley Farms 27 237,522 677,500 418,083 153 The National 18 325,000 1,270,000 514,548 137 Thousand Oaks 56 239,250 670,000 377,419 117 Tiffany Greens 15 283,750 733,900 452,812 177 Tremont Manor 6 378,000 755,800 526,000 112 Weatherby Lake 11 180,000 355,000 282,975 120 Woodneath Farms 25 253,232 400,000 333,537 109 Disclaimer: Based on information from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® or Heartland MLS for the period of Jan. 1, 2014, through Aug. 15, 2014.

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MOVIE REVIEWS

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY – 3D ★★★★

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY ★★★½

MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT ★★

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At 9 years old, Peter Quill is grieving his mother’s death when he’s whisked away by an alien spaceship. Twenty-six years later, Peter (Chris Pratt) is now a scavenger, on an abandoned planet searching for an orb. Peter, who goes by the name Star Lord, retrieves the orb but soon finds himself being hunted by Gamora (Zoe Saldana) an assassin dispatched by Ronan (Lee Pace) and Thanos, two evil villains who want to harness the orb’s powers to control the galaxy. At the same time, Peter is also being pursued by a group of scavengers he once belonged to and by two bounty hunters. Peter lands in prison with this ragtag band and they form a shaky alliance. The newly dubbed “Guardians of the Galaxy” ultimately battle their way out of prison and lead the fight against Ronan who is seeking to conquer the galaxy. Although it seems silly on the surface, Guardians is a fast-paced, exciting movie with interesting characters, super special effects and a foot tapping score. On the whole I thought it worked well and found it an enjoyable escape.

Papa (Om Puri) has lost his wife and home in factional warring. He moves from his native India to Europe where he ultimately settles in the south of France and opens an Indian restaurant. One of his sons, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayai), an accomplished cook, becomes the chef for the new restaurant. But the restaurant is directly across the street (100 feet) from the Le Saule Pleureu, a well-known traditional French restaurant. The snobby proprietor of the Le Saule Pleureu, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), is horrified that such a restaurant could possibly have opened next door. A feud develops between Papa and Madam Mallory as each tries to protect their turf. Meanwhile, an attraction develops between Hassan and Margeuerite (Charlotte Le Bon), Madame Mallory’s sous chef. This leads to some funny and touching moments. With beautiful French scenery as a backdrop and bolstered by fine performances from Mirren and Puri, The Hundred-Foot Journey rises above its predictability and becomes an engaging movie.

During the 1920s in the French Riviera, Stanley (Colin Firth), a master magician, has been asked to debunk the work of Sophie (Emma Stone), a rising psychic. Brimming with self assurance and predicting certain success, Stanley eagerly accepts the challenge. Soon however, the arrogant and confident Stanley becomes frustrated and confused as he is unable to detect her methods of deceit. Written and directed by Woody Allen, Magic in the Moonlight starts with an interesting and promising plot but ultimately never works. In a movie that seems a retread of earlier formulas and a plot overshadowed by excessive dialogue the star power and talents of both Firth and Stone are completely wasted. Magic in the Moonlight is an illusion of a movie and an unfortunate miss by the usually reliable Allen.

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While Jim’s occupation is public accounting, his passion has always been movies. He fondly remembers special evenings set aside for his family to enjoy movies together as a young boy. He soon became an avid fan and is known in local circles for his eagerness to go to the theater as often as possible. Jim is often sought out for his opinions on which movies to see and created his own movie review blog. Jim is a lifelong Kansas City native and is looking forward to sharing his opinions of movies with Kansas City in NORTH Magazine.

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Tokyo Japanese Steak House $$$ Gladstone 7 NW Barry Rd. Japanese, steakhouse, sushi

Eighty Eight at The Elms $$$$ Excelsior Springs 401 Regent St. Mediterranean, Modern American

Kato Japanese $$$ Zona Rosa 6340 NW Barry Rd. Japanese, sushi

Piropos $$$$ Briarcliff Village 4141 N. Mulberry Dr. Latin American, Argentina, steakhouse Shields Manor Bistro $$$$ Platte City 121 Main St. American, seafood, steakhouse Bonefish Grill $$$ Burlington Creek 6334 N. Lucern Ave. American, seafood

Zara Sushi $$ Parkville 10925 45 Hwy. Japanese, sushi Wasabi Japanese Sushi Bar $$ Liberty 9763 N. Cedar Ave. Japanese, sushi ASIAN – CHINESE Bo Lings $$ Zona Rosa 8670 NW Prairie View Rd. Chinese, Dim Sum

Trezo Mare $$$ Briarcliff Village 4105 N. Mulberry Dr. American, Italian, seafood

China Wok $ Zona Rosa 6048 NW Barry Rd.

The Grille by Piropos $$$ Parkville 1 W. 1st Street Latin American

Tasty Thai $$ Platte Woods 7104 NW Prairie View Rd. $$ Liberty 1912 Star Dr. Asian, Thai, vegetarian

Cork & Brew $$$ Liberty 8 E. Franklin St. American, pizza, seafood Pearls Oyster Bar $$$ Ameristar Casino 3200 American Dr. Seafood Houlihan’s $$ Zona Rosa Modern American 8660 N. Boardwalk Ave.

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ASIAN – INDIAN Seva Cuisine of India $$ Liberty 8674 NE Flintlock Rd. Indian, Pakistani, vegetarian Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine $$ Zona Rosa 7407 NW 87th St. Indian, Pakistani, vegetarian

Smokebox BBQ Cafe $$ Tiffany Springs 10020 NW Ambassador Dr. American, barbecue

Taj Mahal $$ Liberty 917 W. Liberty Dr. Saffron Indian Restaurant $$ Zona Rosa 8140 NW Prairie View Rd.

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BARBECUE Smokehouse Barbecue $$ Gladstone 6304 N. Oak St. $$ Zona Rosa 8451 NW Prairie View Rd. Barbecue, steakhouse Smokin’ Guns BBQ $$ North Kansas City 1218 Swift Ave. Barbecue

Longboards Wraps & Bowls $$ Gladstone 6269 N. Oak Trafficway $$ Liberty 1173 W. Kansas St. Hawaiian, Teriyaki Jersey Boyz $ North Kansas City 315 Armour Rd. Sandwiches, subs

Hawg Jaw BBQ $$ Riverside 4403 NW Gateway Ave. Barbecue

Little Store & Deli $ North Kansas City 2107 Knox Breakfast/brunch, burgers, sandwiches, subs Philly Time $ Briarcliff Village 4151 N. Mulberry Dr. American, burgers, sandwiches LC’s Hamburgers Etc. $ Platte Woods 7612 NW Prairie View Rd. Hayes Hamburger & Chili $ Gladstone 2502 NE Vivion Rd. The Cafe at Briarcliff $$ Briarcliff Village 4125 N. Mulberry Dr. American, burgers, sandwiches

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El Chupacabra Mexican Grill $ North Kansas City 2417 Burlington St.

Van Till Farms $$ Rayville 13986 Hwy. C Wood-fired pizza, wine

Luna Azteca Mexican Grill $$ Tiffany Springs 10004 NW Ambassador Drive Mexican, Spanish

Kelso’s Pizza $$ North Kansas City 300 Armour Rd. American, pizza, sandwiches

Jose Pepper’s $ Metro North 511 NW Barry Rd. In-a-Tub $ Kansas City 4000 N. Oak Tfwy. $ Gladstone 5939 NE Antioch Rd. $ Platte Woods 8174 NW Prairie View Rd. PIZZA Dish – Famous Stuffed Pizza $$ Liberty 846 S. MO-291 Pizza, sandwiches, subs Stone Canyon Pizza $$ Parkville 15 Main St. $$ Zona Rosa 8630 NW Prairie View Rd. American, pizza, sandwiches, subs Leo’s Pizza $ Gladstone 408 NW Englewood Rd. Pizza, sandwiches Minsky’s Pizza $$ Zona Rosa 7007 NW Barry Rd. $$ Gladstone 221 NE Barry Rd. $$ Liberty 205 N. State Route 291 Italian, pizza, sandwiches, subs

Pizza Shoppe $$ Liberty Pizza 8584 Church Rd. $$ Platte Woods 6640 NW Prairie View Rd. $$ Gladstone 9329 N. Oak Tfwy. PUB FOOD Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum $$ North Kansas City 323 Armour Rd. American, pub food, sandwiches 54th Street Grill and Bar $$ Liberty 9251 NE Barry Rd. $$ Gladstone 303 NE Englewood Rd. $$ Zona Rosa 7200 NW 86th Terr. Pub food

Helen’s J.A.D. Bar and Grill $ North Kansas City 2002 Armour Rd. Burgers, pizza, pub food

Conrad’s Restaurant and Bar $$ Liberty American, seafood, steakhouse 210 State Hwy. 291

Dirk’s Sports Bar and Grill $ Zona Rosa 8132 NW Prairie View Rd. American, pub food

810 Zone at Harrah’s $$ Harrah’s Casino 1 Riverboat Dr. American, pub food

Crazy Olives Bar and Grill $$ Argosy Casino 777 NW Argosy Pkwy. American, burgers, Italian Rusty Horse Tavern $$ Parkville 6325 Lewis St. American, burgers, pub food

Brick House Cafe & Pub $$ Smithville 111 N. Bridge St. American, burgers Nick & Jake’s $$ Parkville 6325 Lewis Dr. American, pub food

STEAKHOUSES Em Chamas Brazilian Grill $$$ Burlington Creek 6101 NW 63rd Terr. Brazilian, steakhouse Journey Wood-Fired Steaks $$$$ Argosy Casino 777 NW Argosy Pkwy. Steakhouse Range Steakhouse $$$ Harrah’s Casino 1 Riverboat Dr. Steakhouse Ventana Gourmet Grill $$ Excelsior Springs 117 W. Broadway St. Burgers, Italian, steakhouse

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Paul & Jack’s Tavern $$ North Kansas City 1808 Clay St. American, burgers, pub food The Brass Rail $ Gladstone American, burgers, pub food 4940 NE 81st St. Tanner’s Bar and Grill $$ Gladstone 6024 N. Antioch Rd. American, burgers, pub food

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THE LAST WORD WITH PHIL LEVOTA

Time for top notch comedy

Jim Gaffigan headlines this year’s “Stand Up For Synergy” fundraiser By Phil LeVota

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Phil LeVota is a local trial attorney who has been involved in politics for more than 25 years. As a longtime prosecuting attorney before going into private practice, Phil has been involved in the community for many years. He has held many elected positions and is a board member of a domestic violence shelter, while also being active in the metro area and nationwide as a radio talk show host and television commentator/ analyst. He recently won an Emmy Award for his work on hosting the TV program, “Power of KC.”

hh the sights, smells, and sounds of autumn in Kansas City… Chiefs football, barbecue on the grill, the leaves changing and some of the best comedians in the country performing at Zona Rosa. It’s time again for the annual “Stand Up For Synergy” fundraiser at the KC Improv in Zona Rosa, and this year is as good as it gets. Synergy pulls out all the stops and has hosted the likes of Howie Mandel, Jay Leno and Jim Belushi over the years. This year features the brilliant comedic genius of Jim Gaffigan, who will perform for more than 400 attendees on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Improv Comedy Club at Zona Rosa. This annual comedy event, which began in 2007, is presented by the Zona Rosa Community Foundation, now known as Olshan Outreach. The event raises funds for Kansas-City based Synergy Services, whose mission is to end family violence through crisis response, shelter, counseling, advocacy and education. The comedy fundraising gala will offer attendees a full evening of amusement, including a cocktail reception, a live auction, dinner in the comedy club and the feature presentation: Gaffigan. Jim Gaffigan is one of my favorites and is a Grammynominated comedian, New York Times bestselling author, father of five, and top touring performer whose DVDs and CDs have reached multi-platinum sales. He honed his comic skills and steadily climbed the ladder to standup success, eventually landing an appearance on fellow Hoosier David Letterman’s talk show Late Show with David Letterman, who was so impressed by Gaffigan’s first appearance that he hand picked him to develop a sitcom for the Letterman-owned production company World Wide Pants. In recent years, Gaffigan has become a mainstay on the big screen with roles in “Going the Distance,” “Away We Go” and “It’s Kind of a Funny Story.” His fourth one-hour special, “Obsessed,” premiered on Comedy Central earlier this year and was No. 1 on iTunes, which gives Gaffigan his fifth album in the Top 25 Comedy category on iTunes. His previous specials included “Beyond the Pale,” “King Baby,” and “Mr. Universe.” In May 2013, Gaffigan’s first book, Dad Is Fat, debuted at No. 5 on the New York Times bestsellers list. In his new book, Food, A Love Story, Gaffigan will answer the eternal question – which animal is more delicious: the pig, the cow, or the bacon cheeseburger? “The Zona Rosa Community Foundation is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Stand Up for Synergy again

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this year,” said Rosemary Salerno, general manager of Zona Rosa. “Every year it’s exciting to be able to bring another big-name act to Kansas City who will create a tremendous night and of course raise the much needed funds for such a worthy cause.” Community leaders Ryan Anderson, Josh Mitchem, and Karen and Sean Miller will serve as chairpersons for the event this year. So, you are thinking to yourself, “I have to be there!” Well, you’d better hurry because “Stand Up for Synergy” seating is very limited. Companies or individuals interested in sponsorships should contact Synergy Services Stand Up Hotline at 816-505-4907 or email standup@synergyservices.org or visit www. standupforsynergy.org for more details. Hats off to the Zona Rosa Community Foundation and Synergy for continuing to produce one of the most unique and “FUN” fundraising events of the year. It ought to be a blast. Gaffigan gets my guarantee of hilarity! Make sure you make the arrangements for one of the year’s best “see and be seen… and be seen laughing” event in the Northland!

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