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C ON T EN T S
CONTENTS April 2013
FEATURES 20| Feature Story
The KC Pet Project
30| Fashion
Spring Eyewear
72| Food/Drink
Smokin’ Guns BBQ
DEPARTMENTS
07|Editor’s Note 08|Contributors 10|Charity Spotlight 13|Events Calendar 16| Shots: Winter Storms 2013 28| The Drive: Nascar 45| Health: Dr. John C. Hagan III 46| Women’s Health: Dr. Brenda S. Smith 48| Fitness: Raise Your Metabolism Fast 51| Sports: Phillip Scimeca 52| Travel: 10 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Madrid
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60| Home Improvement: The Basics of Spring Lawn Care
62| Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation:
A Report from the Director
65| Northland Real Estate: Northland Real Estate on the Rebound 52| Finance: Gold 68| Art: Don’t Drink the Paint 70| The Last Word with Phil LeVota
74| Restaurant Guide 80| Movie Review
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APRIL 2013 Volume 1, Number 2
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EDI T OR’S LET T ER
April showers bring May flowers! Well if that old saying holds true, I will be happy for the rain and the end of the snow we saw in March! We have an amazing April issue to share with you! Our feature story is a heartwarming story about The Kansas City Pet Project. Chad Ackerman is the man in charge and our feature writer Ingrid Flaspohler shares his love of animals and how we can all be a part of this wonderful new addition to Zona Rosa. We have a great restaurant feature to share with you. Smokin’ Guns BBQ on Swift in Northtown. Phil and Linda Hopkins are legends in the BBQ world. They have competed in over 400 contests across the US. They have recently built a new building and we received an invitation to look inside, as well as a virtual sampling of some of their signature BBQ entrees! We have a special Style section where we feature designer eyewear from Parkville Eye Center. January Carter, as always, keeps us moving fashion forward and she introduces us to the latest trends for men and women. Be sure to check out our special editorial by Dr. John Hagan. Dr. Hagan specializes in adult ophthalmology. He has written over 140 scientific articles and he shares with us the importance of taking care of our eyes with the upcoming summer sun. We have an exciting new member to our team of contributing writers. Nickole Walton from Tradition Home Group. Nickole will keep us up-to-date on the ins and outs of home buying and selling in the Northland. Be sure and check out Dave Enenbach’s entertaining and informative article on investing in gold in the financial section. As always, Phil LeVota, our political and history writer, has some insight to share with you, so stop by his page, “The last word with Phil LeVota!” Jeff Kelso, or local Sports writer, has an inspiring story to share with us. This is the story of a very special Northland boy who saw a need not only in his hometown, but beyond and found a way to use a sport he loved to help others. It’s a must read! We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Brenda Smith as a contributing writer. Dr. Smith is a well-respected obstetrician/gynecologist and started The Midlife Wellness Center. Dr. Smith shares important information to keep us not only looking and feeling the best we can, but insights into continued wellness and healthy lifestyle choices for women of all ages. Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation has had a busy 2012. Fellow Northlander and Parks Department Director Mark McHenry shares a review of their efforts over the past year and talks about what to look forward to in 2013. Be sure to check out his article. We here at NORTH want to thank you for the overwhelming response to our first issue. We appreciate all the kind words and support, as well as the abundance of returned subscription cards. Please check your issue for the subscription card inside. It is a great gift to give someone who is not receiving the magazine or perhaps a family member or a friend who has moved away from the Northland and would still love to stay informed. We have chosen several well-known and well-deserved charities to give 1/2 of the subscription funds to. Simply check one of the organizations listed and your gift will be given to the charity of your choosing. A special thank you to our readers and advertisers. We appreciate all of you dearly. You make it possible to bring this beautiful magazine to the Northland! We love your comments and story ideas. This is your magazine Northland. We want to hear from you!
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NORTH MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS January Carter
Fashion Editor As a hairstylist for 16 years, January Carter has more than just a passion for fashion. She finds it essential to keep her sights set high and finds herself constantly looking forward to see what’s “next.” Keeping her clients looking fresh and modern is of utmost importance. It was only a natural progression when January added an apparel and accessory boutique to her hair studio. Trends in hair begin on the runways just as clothing does, and paying attention to the direction of fashion holds no boundaries. It echoes through the hair, clothing, shoes, and handbags. So why not join a hair salon with a fashion boutique? How wonderful for a client to walk out not only with great fresh hair, but something sassy to wear as well! January went to Paris II Beauty School and then became an assistant under another salon owner for 6 months to continue her education. She has traveled to many hair shows and regularly brings education in house for her staff. She also traveled and taught haircutting classes for Prive’ product line out of France.
Ingrid Flaspohler
Writer
I n g r i d Flaspohler is a writer and communications consultant who recently made her home in Kansas City North. Her work includes feature stories, copywriting and blogs for small businesses and publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from UMKC. 010| April 2013
Jeff Kelso
Sports
Jeff Kelso graduated from Park Hill High School in 1984, where he was an out-standing athlete. Jeff received the inaugural Simone Award given to the best Kansas City football player. He continued his education and athletic career at the University of Missouri, where he played football. After college, Jeff was drafted by the California Angels in the ninth round of the 1988 MLB draft. He played 4 years with the Angels. Jeff currently coaches a traveling little league baseball team and owns Kelso’s Restaurant in Northtown.
Phil LeVota
Politics and History Attorney Phil LeVota was the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson C o u n t y, Missouri for over a decade, being first appointed by then prosecutor Claire McCaskill. As a trial attorney, Phil has tried numerous jury trials ranging from murder and assault to drug cases. He also has argued successfully before the Missouri Court of Appeals. Phil currently is the managing partner of The Law Offices of Phil LeVota, LLC involved in a varied area of practice involving state/ local government practice, plaintiff litigation in wrongful death/ personal injury, professional/ motivational speaking, lobbying, criminal defense, and campaign consulting. Phil holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Missouri State University, a Masters degree from Baker University, and a Juris Doctorate law degree from the UMKC School of Law. www.levota.com
David Enenbach
Finance
David is president and founder of Enenbach & Associates Financial Consultants, a multi-client family office serving the wealth management needs of ultra-affluent families (investable net worth of $20-$50 million). A Registered Investment Adviser, he previously was president of another independent wealth management firm that represented high net worth individuals and professional athletes. He spent 20 years as a CPA with Donnelly, Meiners, Jordan, Klien/McGladrey. Dave will be sharing some of the investing strategies employed by the very affluent.
Cathy Kline
Art
Art always intrigued Cathy, so she turned a gift into an occupa-tion. Her murals may be seen widely around P a r k v i l l e . Look for them at the Parkville Athletic Complex, Piropos, Zona Rosa, The Peach Tree and Burlington Creek’s Watercolors High Fashion. Her work also can be found in churches, beauty shops and private residences all over the metropolitan area. Cathy is an active participant in her community. She is a charter member of the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society, member of The Best of Missouri Hands, as well as an active member of the Main Street Parkville Association, where she currently serves as Vice Chair. Cathy looks forward to keeping readers informed of the talented artists around the Northland. She can be reached at Cathy Kline Art Gallery, 713 English Landing Drive, Parkville, Missouri 64152 and 913449-4460. www.cathyklineart.com
Nick Bolton
Health & Fitness
Nick Bolton is one of Kansas City’s premier personal trainers. With more than 14 years of personal training experience, Nick offers an array of knowledge in fitness and nutrition to our readers . He is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Council on Strength and Fitness, and National Board of Emergency Medical Technicians. He specializes in all forms of training, from competitive athletes to everyday people. Nick is the founder of Firehouse Fitness where he offers his training services both online and in person. He works with individual clients, small groups, and large group bootcamps in Kansas City. Nick is a published fitness writer and has been featured in local, national, and international magazines and e-magazines. www.nickboltonfitness.com and www.firehousefitnesskc.com
Email: n4bolton@hotmail.com Facebook: Nick Bolton Fitness
Jim Kline
Movie Review While Jim’s occupation
is public accounting his passion has always been movies. As a young boy he fondly remembers those special evenings set aside for his family to enjoy a movie together. He soon became an avid fan and is known in local circles for his avarice in going to the theater as often as possible. Jim is often times sought out for his opinions on which movies to see and created his own movie review blog. Jim Kline 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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SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITY
The ALS Association Keith Worthington Chapter - Serving Kansas, Nebraska and Western/Central Missouri
In 1973, Keith Worthington, his wife Sue, and their 3 teenage children were leading a full and happy life. Keith was the Vice President of Woolf Bros., an upscale clothing store in Kansas City and Dallas. Sue was teaching art and the kids were busy in every sport and activity imaginable. Then they heard the life altering news-Keith had ALS. Suddenly everything changed. His previously athletic body began to deteriorate and his voice was silenced. But his mind was still very much alive and he became frustrated by the lack of information and services for people with ALS. In 1973, Keith enlisted the help of George Brett, then a rookie for The Kansas City Royals. George is still active in the cause. Sue and Keith immediately began searching for information about research and support. Enlisting the help of friends and business associates, they affiliated with the ALS Society, now The ALS Association, and began raising funds to promote research and services for those with ALS. Today a
Joe McGuff ALS Classic committee chair Dave Enenbach and Kandie Erickson
Board of Directors, three Regional Advisory Councils and a professional staff continue the effort. In 1978, Keith and Sue started the first ALS support group meeting in the region. There are now 14 support groups meeting throughout The Chapter’s region. In 1981, the Worthingtons opened a chapter office in Kansas City. Today there are offices in Kansas City, Wichita, Springfield and Omaha. In 1984, after living with ALS for 12 years, Keith died, but the spirit and compassion of this special man is reflected in the work of the Chapter he founded. What began as the need of one man coping with this fatal disease has become a nationally recognized organization. The Keith Worthington Chapter, frequently recognized by the national ALS Association for its innovative and effective work, is a beacon of hope “covering all the bases” with its numerous programs and services for the ever-growing number of people who are diagnosed with ALS in Kansas, Nebraska, and Western Missouri.
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Sue Worthington Fassett and Sharon Johnson accept the George Brett Award for Commitment
Wayne Lum, Director of Sales CVS Trustmark and Nancy Creasy, Board Chair with Treg Charlton, Tom Watson Award for Courage recipient
Night of Hope is an evening of entertainment, excitement and celebration. This annual benefit honors the supporters who make The ALS Association work possible. At Night of Hope, we recognize an outstanding supporter with the George Brett Award for Commitment and a current patient with the Tom Watson Award for Courage. Images courtesy of Jumpshots
Board member Doug Dee and wife Bonnie Blythe
Local artist Craig Lueck creates a watercolor of the KC skyline
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6| Park University (T.A.K.E.) Foundation
Self-Defense Event Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Park University and the University’s Department of Athletic Training will host The Ali Kemp Educational (T.A.K.E.) Foundation defense training course on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, inside the east dome of Breckon Sports Center on the University’s Parkville Campus. The event is free and open to all female members of the community age 12 and older, though donations will be accepted for the T.A.K.E. Foundation. During the two-hour session, attendees will learn about the importance of personal safety from an expert who will share insightful information about criminal behavior and the many ways criminals choose their victims, as well as ways to be more aware of the environment to prevent becoming a victim of an attack. The class will also focus on de-escalation techniques and simple, but effective, moves you can do to get away and make it to a safe location if attacked. In addition, reallife stories of people who have told their shocking experiences of attacks and what can be done to help avoid a similar fate will be shared. T.A.K.E. Foundation was established in 2005 by the family of Ali Kemp, in partnership with the Johnson County (Kan.) Park and Recreation District and in cooperation with the Blue Valley (Kan.) Recreation Commission and the Leawood (Kan.) Parks and Recreation Department. Kemp, a 19-year-old student at Kansas State University, was murdered in June 2002 while working at a neighborhood swimming pool. More than 50,000 girls and women have been trained with free hands-on self-defense training via the Foundation across the country. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and plan to come with a friend or relative, if possible, as portions of the class will include working with a partner. The first 150 in attendance will receive a free T-shirt. Attendees can access Breckon Sports Center via the University’s 6th Street entrance. Park University’s T.A.K.E. Foundation defense training course is sponsored by the University’s Department of Athletic Training, in conjunction with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Northland Bone and Joint, River City T’s and The Urgency Room.
Park University’s Breckon Sports Center -East Dome
8700 NW River Park Dr. Parkville, MO 64152
7| Earth Day at EarthWorks
Saturday, April 6, 2013, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Please join Teach & Learn Experientially and EarthWorks on Saturday, April 6, 2013 for a fun and educational event to promote Earth Day and keeping our environment healthy! There will be activities, experiments, Chris Cakes and many more fun things for you and your family! The five natural habitats of the Midwest; pond, prairie, cave, soil and forest will offer educational activities while teaching guests to take care of our Earth. This is a free event for all ages. However, raffle tickets and a Chris Cakes breakfast will be available for purchase. The event will be open from 9am to 1pm. Please contact Lindsey at lrheuport@tlekc.org if you have any questions. Exchange City & EarthWorks 8300 N.E. Underground Drive, Pillar 108H Kansas City, MO 64161
7| In the Shade of the Vine: A Sampling of Missouri’s Finest Vineyards and Cuisine
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This event benefits Concerned Care, Inc. and is sponsored by Gomer’s Northland and Zona Rosa. Enjoy a sampling of Missouri vineyards and culinary treats from local restaurants. Phone: (816) 587-8180 Zona Rosa
7| Parkville Symphonic Band Concert Sunday, April 7, 2013, 3:00 PM
Symphonic Band Concert featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Walton, Sinatra and more. Park University Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
7| Specialized Bike Testing Event
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Come and Test the Best Specialized has to offer at the Smithville Lake Trails, with Epic Bike and Sport, the Specialized Test the Best team will be in full force. Try the latest men’s and women’s Specialized mountain and road bikes. Meet Aaron on the Specialized Test the Best page. For more information about Specialized bikes, please visit our website. TestTheBest@specialized.com Cost: Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.
11| Cultural Competency Workshop Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM The Arts Council offers Cultural Competency workshops throughout the year for the purpose of increasing cultural competency for Kansas City area artists, arts organizations, staff and board members. Dr. Doris Carroll, Associate Professor at Kansas State University, is the workshop facilitator. Participants discuss diversity within the arts and how it relates to their organization’s mission statement, core values, and cultural strengths. The workshops provide an opportunity for arts groups to network and form new partnerships in their community to further strengthen neighborhood arts development. Cost: Please email Erinn Faulconer, Faulconer@ArtsKC.org to RSVP. Park University Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel
12| ASTRONOMY - SPRING ‘N STARS Friday, April 12, 2013, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM During this program we’ll take a look at the stars Regulus and Sirius, learn the constellations Virgo and Arcturus and look at the “Beehive” Cluster. Cost: $5/1 adult and 1 child, or $10 family. Please call to register Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary 407 N Lafrenz Rd Liberty, MO
12| Vignoble Wine Tasting w/ Maximilian Riedel Friday, April 12, 2013, 6:30 PM
Simply an unforgettable evening as Maximilian Riedel, CEO of Riedel Crystal and 11th generation head of the familyowned company based in Austria, will guide guests through a unique, educational wine glass tasting experience. Phone: 816880-6259. Cost: $175 per guest (Payment tax-deductible less $70 per guest) Marriott Courtyard at Briarcliff 4000 N. Mulberry Drive Kansas City, MO 64116
12| Park University Cultural Sharing Event:
Saudi Arabia Friday, April 12, 2013, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Park University, which boasts nearly 700 international students from 103 countries, including 550 at the University’s Kansas City area campuses, will highlight the food, history, traditions and arts of Saudi Arabia during its ninth annual Cultural Sharing event on Friday, April 12, on the University’s Parkville Campus. The event, which is open to the public, begins with a dinner from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Thompson Commons Galley Café. Traditional Saudi dishes such as kabssa (rice and chicken), grs’an (thin tortillas in broth and vegetables), seleg (Saudi risotto), margog (wheat dough with lamb and vegetables) are on the menu. ilivenorth.com | 015
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For questions or assistance in registering for the class, contact Michelle Forrest, Department of Athletic Training administrative assistant, at michelle. forrest@park.edu or (816) 584-6440. Cost: FREE EVENT Ph: (816) 584-6440
This year’s selection of Saudi Arabia as the featured country was based on the Jenadrivah Heritage and Cultural Festival, which is the most famous cultural event in the country. The festival provides more than one million Saudis a glimpse into the past. First held in 1985 to highlight Saudi Arabia’s commitment to keep the traditional culture and crafts of the country alive, the festival takes place for two weeks every spring. The event is sponsored by the University’s Office of International Student Admissions and Services and the Saudi Student Club. For more information about the Cultural Sharing event, call the OISAS at (816) 5846820. Cost: The cost for the dinner is $7.75 for adults, $4 for children 8 and younger. Park University students, faculty and staff are free with their Park ID; artistic performances, reception are free. Park University 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO
13| Jowler Creek Winery’s Blend Your Own Bottle
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 7:00 PM In this hands-on session you’ll learn from Jowler Creek winemaker Jason Gerke about the art of blending wines to create your own unique flavors. Try different combinations and then take home your very own custom bottle of wine. Cost: $49/person. Pre-payment for this event is required. (816) 858-5528. Cost: $49.00 Jowler Creek Winery 16905 Jowler Creek Rd Platte City, MO 64079
13| Zootastik Learning Fest: Party For The Planet
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Kansas City Zoo is hosting a festival of sustainable and green programs. Recycling is great, but reusing is even better, find out how. Hear about easy environmentally friendly lifestyle tips and putting sustainability into practice. The Kansas City Zoo is the best way to revel in nature among its diverse wildlife. Cost: Included in admission Phone: (816) 871-5701 Kansas City Zoo 016| April 2013
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13| Jazz Goes Hollywood Benefit Auction Saturday, April 13, 2013, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Enjoy a silent and live auction to support senior adults in the northland. Dinner will include music from movies and Broadway shows that appeal to all generations. Dress as a movie star or come as you are for a fun-filled evening. Honorary auction chairpersons are Michael and Lucille Hobbs. Tickets are $75/person. To purchase tickets, call 816-452-4536 or email rgordonscn@kc.rr.com. Cost: $75 Embassy Suites
20| Evening of Distinction: Harlem Nights Saturday, April 20, 2013, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
At the Kansas City Improv Theater
in Zona Rosa
4| Aries Spears Thursday, April 4, 2013, 8:00 PM Aries Spears has appeared on ‘MAD TV,’ ‘Def Comedy Jam’ and ‘Showtime at The Apollo.’ His film credits include ‘The Pest,’ ‘Jerry Maguire,’ ‘Malcolm X’ and ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love.’ Aries’ comedy is a mix of afrocentricness and “dead on” impressions. Cost: $22
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Leavenworth Alumnae Chapter is hosting Evening of Distinction: Harlem Nights. The affair to include a social hour, live entertainment, and dinner followed by dancing is the chapter’s annual fundraiser for scholarships awarded to high school seniors in the Leavenworth, Lansing, and Platte City areas annually. The event will feature live entertainment by Maurice and Shan ice Hays during dinner and DJ Myron D of Hot 103 Jams will follow. Cost: $50.00 per person KCI-Marriot
Friday, April 12, 2013, 7:30 PM Demetri Martin has his own Comedy Central series, ‘Important Things With Demetri Martin,’ and is a regular on late-night talk shows. He was a staff writer for ‘Late Night With Conan O’Brien.’ His ‘Trendspotting with Demetri Martin’ has been a featured segment on ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’ since December 2005. Cost: $38
21| Miles for Meals: Walk, Run & Senior Crawl
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Sunday, April 21, 2013, 8:00 AM
Help Platte Senior Services raise money for Meals on Wheels. Cost: $10-$25 Phone: (816) 587-8180 Zona Rosa
27| Warrior Dash Kansas City Saturday, April 27, 2013, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Welcome to the world’s largest running series. Warrior Dash returns to Kansas City for 2013 where 12 obstacles from hell await you along this 5K muddy course. Are you a Warrior? Cost: $40-$80 Platte Ridge Park 17130 371 Hwy. Platte City, MO
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Thursday, April 18, 2013, 7:30 PM Harland Williams has over 40 film credits to his name, and that’s just film. He has long been a stand up comedian at some of the best clubs in the nation and has made appearances on shows like Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Cost: $20-$22
26| D.L. Hughley Friday, April 26, 2013, 8:00 PM One of the Original Kings of Comedy (which was both a smash national tour and hit film), D.L. Hughley is also known for his comic acting on NBC’s short-lived ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’ and his ABC family sitcom, ‘The Hughleys.’ Hughley hosted his own shows Comedy Channel and BET, and has had numerous cable comedy specials and film appearances. His stand-up act is full of biting wit and politically charged humor. Cost: $30
Kansas City Improv Theater 7430 NW 87th St. Kansas City, MO 64153
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Beginning at 6 p.m., all events are free and open to the public. Park students from Saudi Arabia will have a live artistic performance from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. From 7 to 9 p.m., a reception will be held on the Chapel lawn. The reception will include entertainment such as a Henna artist, a photo booth to dress in traditional Saudi clothing, art exhibition and a booth where attendees can get their name written in Arabic, and traditional Saudi snacks and drinks will be available.
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...Passion and commitment drive him, and he exemplifies the rare volunteer who consistently gives of his time and energy, beyond when it is only convenient or rewarding.
Zona Rosa, at first glance, appears to be a pretty standard
suburban shopping center. Opened in Kansas City, North in 2004, the mixed–used development offers retail, dining and office space in a well-tended, upscale environment. Visitors making a day of shopping and lunch may find an unexpected new addition near the Dillard’s store and a cookie shop: The KC Pet Project, an onsite adoption facility and animal shelter which provides temporary housing for up to 40 cats and dogs at a time. The shelter is host to stories of sadness—homeless pets who were carelessly abandoned, strays found wandering in the winter cold and accounts of abuse and neglect, but also hope. Velma, a dignified black and tan Shepard/Rottweiler mix, lies quietly in her cage. Her owners surrendered her in late December, and her naturally calm demeanor has allowed her to be overlooked in the shelter environment. Velma was found to be heartworm positive, but donors have provided for her treatment. A neighboring Chihuahua makes a more aggressive plea for attention, yapping and making eye contact with visitors. The feline guests laze about for the most part, as cats are prone to do, but some can be enticed into a game of ‘kill the feather toy’ through the wires of their cages. The animals here are getting a second (or third or fourth) chance at life in a nation where nearly 10,000 homeless pets are euthanized every day. The opportunity for these cats and dogs to find loving families, a warm bed, a lap to snuggle or a ball to fetch is made possible by a staff of dedicated volunteers at KC Pet Project. The nonprofit organization operates the Zona Rosa location, as well as the Kansas City, Missouri Animal Shelter at 4400 Raytown Road. KC Pet Project took over from the city in 2011 after a hard-fought
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bidding and negotiation process with the city council, which played out prominently in the local media and involved much advocacy from private citizens. Under city management, the euthanasia rates at the shelter were abysmally high, with live release rates between 31% and 69% between 2006 and 2011. Upon assuming responsibility for the program, KC Pet Project immediately set out with the goal to work towards becoming a ‘No-Kill’ shelter. Members utilized aggressive adoption specials and improved intake procedures, public outreach and media support to reduce euthanasia rates and find homes for more animals. Today, they boast a near 90% live release rate. (‘Live release’ refers to animals discharged to adopters, foster families or rescue organizations, as opposed to euthanasia.) The addition of the Zona Rosa facility was a wise strategic move that played a large part in the organization’s swift success. The main facility on Raytown Road is sorely outdated, with poor ventilation that breeds sickness among the animals. The location is largely hidden from the public, and the gloomy, malodourous conditions there make some visitors squeamish. Overall it is not ideal for encouraging adoptions. While KC Pet Project is pursuing a complete renovation of the main shelter, the Zona Rosa location currently allows adoptable pets to be more visible to the public in a non-threatening environment. Along the safe, well-travelled sidewalks of the center, dogs and cats gaze out the windows to a built-in audience of shoppers and diners, all potential adopters. The original contract with Zona Rosa began as a six-week experiment, and now KC Pet Project has a permanent home at the shopping center. The support of the proprietors and other tenants
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Image Courtesy of Kaye Ness Photography www.kayenessphotography.com has been encouraging and helpful. Stores such as J. Jill, Old Navy and Forever 21 have all hosted adoption specials and events to help their non-profit neighbors and their animal wards. The inclusion of the shelter at Zona Rosa has proven beneficial for both KC Pet Project and the surrounding businesses, as good press and goodwill create a positive environment for commerce and community. There are astonishing tales of generosity and charity here from the public, as well. One anonymous donor essentially paid rent for an entire year; another purchased a much-needed dishwasher for the shelter. KC Pet Project runs on donations, grants and a core team of committed volunteers who regularly take on the sometimes Sisyphean duties of managing and executing the day-to-day operations of the shelter. One such volunteer is Chad Ackerman, who is at the facility six days a week, assisting with animal transport, daily care and public outreach. To call Ackerman simply a volunteer, however, would be a grievous understatement. He takes on a leadership function with the organization and approaches his role as one would a full time job and a life mission. Passion and commitment drive him, and he exemplifies the rare volunteer who consistently gives of his time and energy, beyond when it is only convenient or rewarding. A typical day for Ackerman begins around 4 a.m., when he wakes to attend to his own dogs and manage emails. From there he drives 026| April 2013
a van to pick up the adoptable dogs from their overnight kennels at nearby Amity Woods. (Due to zoning regulations, the dogs must be kept overnight at a separate kennel location.) Ackerman walks the dogs before transporting them to their daytime location at Zona Rosa, where they will be cared for by volunteers and showcased to the public. Ackerman then goes to his full-time job at Park University, where he works in the Office of Assessment. When not at work or tending to the animals, Ackerman is heavily involved in fundraising, community outreach and teaching children about animal welfare. While maintaining such a rigorous schedule may sound exhausting, Ackerman insists that his volunteer activities enrich his life. “It’s like my therapy. I’m on my computer all day. I get to go walk a dog, and there’s no computers or phones, and this dog thinks you’re the best thing on the planet. I feel like I’m making a difference.” Ackerman’s championing for dogs began in college, when his roommate owned pit bulls. As he got to know the animals, he quickly realized there was an unwarranted negative perception of bully breeds. From then on, he set out to change the public image of the dogs he found to be loving and loyal, not vicious and dangerous. “In our culture you think of a pit bull with a spiked collar and a cropped ear. When you see a guy in a suit walk a pit bull, it can change ideas about them. I would see how people react negatively, but these dogs have done so much to make me want to fight for them and change perceptions.” Ackerman has
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The mission of the Volunteer Program at the Kansas City Pet Project is to provide a fulfilling experience to the volunteer and provide necessary assistance where needed at KCPP. Volunteers are one of our most valuable resources, and with your commitment and assistance we will work together to make the organization successful in promoting animal welfare, providing public education on the proper care and treatment of animals and giving shelter animals some much needed love and attention. If you are interested in volunteering at the shelter you must fit the below requirements: - At least 16 years old or older or supervised by supervisor/guardian - Have a working email account - Must be able to purchase volunteer attire and wear every time that you volunteer (sweatshirt $15, and t-shirts will arrive in the spring) - Must have interest in helping animals become successful pets - Mature and respectful attitude is required while at shelter at all times - Support the Kansas City Pet Project mission
Although KC Pet Project has made great strides in improving the homeless pet situation in Kansas City, the challenges are ongoing. The constant stream of unwanted animals, limited space and mounting expenses can seem insurmountable at times. The tireless efforts of volunteers like Ackerman are helping tackle every day tasks, and achieving small victories that have a big impact. A recent post on KC Pet Project’s well-curated Facebook page shows snapshots of three dogs and one cat, all recently adopted and in the arms of their excited, grinning new human families. For each of those adopted animals, there is an open space and a another chance for another cat or dog who might otherwise be headed for the gas chamber, or shivering in the cold of a recent spring snowstorm. Earlier that week, a group of young girls were at the Zona Rosa location, cleaning cages, walking dogs and cuddling cats. The grade-school age students were spending their spring break helping out the organization and the animals. If the KC Pet Project measures success on improved adoption rates, they have already made improvements. The outpouring of public support and the display of human kindness the undertaking has provoked is yet another triumph, and a sign that the future of animal welfare is optimistic in Kansas City.
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H EA LT H | Dr. Jo hn C . H a g a n I I I
HEALTH
See Yourself Having an Eye-Safe Summer Summer,
summer, glorious summer! After fooling around for way too long, and with several fits and starts, it looks like summer is heading our way and is here to stay. Many of you are already making plans for “fun in the sun.” Let’s take a few minutes and I’ll walk you through some simple and effective measures to avoid potentially serious damage to your eyes and vision from the intense solar rays of summer. While we do need some sunshine to promote vitamin D production, the amount we expose ourselves to in summer is frequently excessive. Let’s begin by looking at some eye diseases that have been linked with excessive sun exposure: discolored, wrinkled, and pre-maturely aged facial skin and eyelids; two types of skin cancers: basal cell skin cancer (the most common type of cancer in humans) and the often fatal melanoma (which can also occur inside the eye). The white eyeball wall (sclera) is covered by the stretchy, blood vesselladen conjunctiva. Solar energy can cause the elastic fibers in this tissue to become swollen and yellow. The damaged areas are called pinguecula and they develop at the 3 and 9 o’clock fig.1
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position next to the clear cornea. They do not develop at the 12 and 6 o’clock position where the upper and lower lids shield the tissue from the sun. With additional sun damage they may turn into pterygia (Figure 1) and start to grow over the cornea towards the pupil and impair vision. This requires eye surgery to remove. The lens of the eye absorbs excess solar energy in an effort to protect the delicate reading spot (macula) of the retina. In doing so, the lens becomes discolored and cloudy (cataract) and reduces vision especially night vision. Removing cataracts and replacing them with an intraocular implant is the most common operation done on adults. Heavy sun exposure overwhelms the absorptive capacity of the lens and damages the center of the retina. This is called macular degeneration and it can lead to loss of ability to read and drive. Macular degeneration is the most common cause of legal blindness (worse than 20/200 in the better eye) in adult Americans. All of these diseases are more common in farmers, golfers, outdoor workers, “sun-worshipers” and in southern latitudes. Prevention of sun damage and sun disease is relatively simple and straightforward. Only expose to the sun what skin you must. Protect what skin you can and still enjoy the activity. It’s nice to have a sunny disposition but summer should be a “shady ilivenorth.com | 045
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deal.” Protect exposed skin and face with a high SPF, waterproof sun-block. Re-apply frequently and limit your time in harsh midday sun. Wear a hat with a bill or brim. Wear high quality ultra-violet absorbing sunglasses. Like X-ray exposure, your skin and eyes keep a life-long tab on all your time in the sun. A single severe sunburn can cause a later life melanoma or multiple basal cell cancers that have to be cut, cauterized or chemically burned off for years on end. Solar protection of eyes, face and skin is especially needed in people with fair complexions and blue, grey or green eyes. Smoking accelerates all types of sun damage. Notice to contact lens wearers: do not swim in your contact lens. Never! Not in a pool, pond, lake or stream. Do not rinse your contacts in tap water. Replace your contacts at the specified interval. Each summer we see an increase in contactrelated abrasions and infected ulcers on the cornea. Some of these are extremely serious. More than one person has lost an eye from a fungus corneal ulcer which developed while swimming in contact lens at Smithville Lake or floating Missouri’s famous rivers. June, July and August are also the months that have the highest number of eye injuries. Injuries peak on Independence Day, July 4th. This is overwhelmingly due to ocular damage from careless, dangerous and often inebriated use of fireworks. Over 95% of all serious eye injuries can be prevented by avoiding eye hazards when possible, using protective eye wear for racquet and contact sports and using eye protection at work for occupational related eye hazards. Sports safety goggles and athletic prescription eyeglasses are relatively inexpensive. They have impact resistant lens, sturdy shock absorbing frames and are double-hinged to prevent the screws and hardware from cutting the eye. Regular daily wear prescription glasses do not provide proper eye protection and are not a substitute for sports and industrial eye protection. Of all the five senses, the most highly prized is our wonderful sense of sight. In repeated surveys of human fears, “going blind” is consistently listed as our second greatest fear slightly behind “getting cancer.” Two generations ago “losing your sight” was regarded as a normal part of aging. Today all of us want to have good vision all our lives. With a healthy lifestyle, regular medical eye examinations and sensible actions to protect the eyes from injuries and sun damage, it is possible to have sight for life.
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About the author: John C. Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist practicing at Discover Vision Centers-North. Dr. Hagan has served as President of the Clay-Platte County Medical Association, Kansas City Metro Medical Society, Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and is Editor of Missouri Medicine medical journal. He is listed in America’s Top Ophthalmologists and received the 2012 American Academy of Ophthalmology Hall of Fame Award.
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W OM EN ’ S H EA LT H | Dr. Brend a S . S m it h
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Questions & Answers with Dr. Brenda S. Smith
Q: “Dr. Smith, My belly can gain 2 sizes in one day. I wake up with a flat belly, but by the evening, I can look like I swallowed a basketball. Why is this happening and what can I do to prevent it?” A: That can be very distressing, but it’s not that uncommon. If food is not digested well and absorbed properly, it gets fermented in your intestines producing large amounts of gas. When loops and loops of your intestines fill up with gas, your belly is essentially being inflated – which is why it tends to grow larger during the day and has a chance to decrease at night when you are fasting. Packaged food often contains substances that are hard to digest and increase fermentation. A big culprit is high fiber foods that contain chicory root or inulin to boost the fiber count. These products contain sugars our body can not digest. They may boost your daily fiber, but they will also increase gas production. Even natural foods, such as, beans can contain sugars that can’t be digested and result in bloating. Yet another culprit is the sugar lactose found in dairy products. As adults, most of us lack the enzyme to break this sugar down. Finally, to reduce the calories in a product, sugar alcohols, such as, sorbitol or maltitol are often added. These sugars can not be digested and absorbed. They lower the calorie content, but increase bloating. Obviously avoiding offending foods, especially packaged foods, is one way to reduce bloating, but you can also take broad spectrum digestive enzymes with your meals to help with digestion. Products are also available that are focused on specific enzymes to digest specific foods, such as, Lactoid to help digest milk or Beano to help digest beans
Q: “Dr. Smith, I heard recently that supplementing with calcium and vitamin D was no longer recommended. I have been taking 1500 mg of calcium daily and my doctor has me on 50,000 units of vitamin D weekly to get my vitamin D level up to normal. Am I doing the right thing?” A: It is confusing isn’t it? In America we love extremes. First, all the news was about women not getting enough calcium and vitamin D. How best to manage this? Hefty dosages became vogue. This resulted in the pendulum swinging from women not getting enough to getting too much of a good thing. Surprise, surprise it turns out moderation is probably the best policy. This predictable scenario has played out with oodles of other supplements and nutrients in the past. Let me help you avoid inappropriate use of these two supplements. First, let’s look at vitamin D which is actually misnamed since it is a hormone not a vitamin. Hormone D like any other hormone in the body has multiple functions throughout the body. It is not only important for proper bone metabolism, it affects mood (think seasonal depression) and it helps to keep your immune system balanced and functioning well to name just a few of its functions. The body was designed to manufacture vitamin 048| April 2013
is important. Here is my approach to calcium. First, I check my patient’s vitamin D level and work to optimize it in the manner I just described. Since vitamin D is needed to absorb and use calcium appropriately, it is always the first step. Then I have my patients strive for 800 mg of calcium daily (diet & supplement). Finally, I recommend resistance exercise at least 3 times a week. Just having calcium present in your blood stream is not enough. If you’re not stimulating your bones to build with weight resistance exercise, the calcium is not being utilized to build bone.
good. In our American culture, however, the common conditions of stress, poor nutrition and being overweight all contribute to imbalances in our thyroid and adrenal function. At menopause a major decline in health and well-being is usually the result of this multiple hormone failure. As you approach menopause, proper nutrition, maintaining a normal weight and balancing stress with restorative time are ways to avoid the health decline that is so commonly seen in our culture.
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D in the skin after exposure to sun. In today’s world overexposure to the sun is ill advised and most of us get very minimal exposure resulting in low levels of vitamin D. You should have your vitamin D level checked with a goal of 40-80 ng/ml. If a woman is low, I do supplement, but not with mega-doses meant to elevate levels quickly. Vitamin D is a hormone, so I do not advise the very large doses that are often prescribed to quickly elevate vitamin D levels. I rarely prescribe more than 6,000 IU daily. This may elevate the level more slowly, but for dosing a hormone it is more appropriate. Now let’s look at calcium. When bone density testing became common place in the 1990’s, calcium became all the rage. If a woman had a low bone density score, it was assumed she was not getting enough calcium. Large dosages of calcium were routinely prescribed. Calcium is important and serves many functions in the body, but as is always the case, too little or too much can be problematic. Calcium is a mineral that likes to stick to things. On x-rays the older a person gets the more you see calcium collecting in joints and in blood vessels. If you have a cardio-scan done, they actually give you a calcium score – how much calcium has collected in your major heart vessels. Too much calcium also increases the risk of kidney stones. As with most things in the body, balance
A: In our society women who do well at menopause are indeed rare. In my experience these lucky women have balanced thyroid hormones and balanced adrenal hormones when they enter menopause. Ovarian hormones are actually minor hormones that are not required for life. Thyroid and adrenal hormones are major hormones that are absolutely necessary for life. If you reach menopause and lose your minor ovarian hormones, but your major thyroid and adrenal hormones are balanced, life is
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Metabolism is a hot topic for many people. The question is, how do we keep our metabolism as high as possible? The higher the metabolic rate, the more calories you can burn at rest and the more body fat you can melt away. I have listed below some simple things you can do each day to help keep that body as lean and tone as possible: Drink more water: A German study showed that after drinking 17oz of water, the participants’ metabolism had an increase of about 30 percent. Start your day off with a large glass of water and continue from there. Eat more, Burn more: By eating more consistently throughout the day, your body metabolizes on body fat appropriately. If you skip meals, your metabolism actually slows down to compensate. Keep the calories burning all day by eating small, consistent meals every 2-3 hours. Eat breakfast: Not only is eating every three hours important, but kicking off your day with a good meal helps break the fasting your body has been doing all night. With no food, your body has nothing to metabolize. Food, especially complex carbohydrates, fuel your metabolism. Don’t starve: Keep your calories above your minimum caloric needs to sustain bodily functions. If you don’t eat enough food, your body is forced to burn up muscle as fuel. This is a problem because eventually, this loss of muscle is a loss of metabolic rate. Snack on Protein: Studies show that metabolism can be boosted up to 25% by consuming meals with protein. Diets with adequate protein intake help maintain muscle and lead to a higher metabolic rate. Get muscle: The more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate is. Now ladies, you won’t bulk up so don’t worry. Besides, muscle tightens your body and provides strength and that’s a good thing. Studies show that at rest every pound of muscle burns approximately 35-50 calories per day while each pound of fat burns only 2-5 calories per day. Having more muscle means you can eat more and gain less. Move around: You don’t need to hit the streets for a run every day, but you DO need to move around. Park further away from work, take the stairs, get up and change the channel on the tv, whatever works for you to get up and move around, do it. Go to sleep: When you’re sleeping, your body increases its productivity because it’s able to focus on the job at hand, repairing and growing from the previous days work. Getting adequate sleep is key in keeping cortisol levels down and growth hormone high. That will help your muscles stay and your body fat go. This is not an all-inclusive list by any means but it should get you started. Remember, this is about lifestyle change, not just a quick fix. For more information on fitness and nutrition, visit Nick’s website, www.nickboltonfitness.com and his Facebook page: Nick Bolton Fitness Model, Sponsored Athlete.
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Lunges:
Stand facing away from a bed or chair. Lift one leg behind you and rest your foot on that surface. With good lunge form, bend your front knee, adjusting your distance if necessary to get a deep bend in your front leg a good stretch in your back leg. Press through your front heal and return to a standing position.
Chair Dips:
Push-ups:
Place your hands on the edge of a bed, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing down. Walk your feet back until your body stretches straight from head to toes, then bend your arms, lowering your chest toward the mattress. Straighten your arms and push yourself back to the starting position to complete the repetition. For increased difficulty, perform the pushups on the floor.
Sit down on the edge of the seat and place your hands behind your hips. Press through your hands and lift your body off the chair and walk your feet forward. Slowly lower your body down by bending at your elbows. Extend your arms, raising your body upward and supporting your weight with your arms.
Bent Over Rows:
Place one knee and one hand from the same side of the body on the bed with your back straight and parallel to the ground. The other hand will be holding the bag with the arm extended. The weight is lifted towards the hip until the elbow bends past 90 degrees. Then extend the arm to the starting position.
Planks:
Begin in the plank position with your forearms and toes on the floor. Keep your torso straight and rigid and your body in a straight line from ears to toes with no sagging or bending. Your head is relaxed and you should be looking at the floor. Hold this position for 10 seconds to start. Over time work up to 30, 45, or 60 seconds.
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North Magazine Athlete and Hero of the Month
Phillip Scimeca Leads Through Generosity by Jeff Kelso
Every once in a while you come across
a person that touches you in a way that makes you think about how blessed you are to have someone in your life that quite simply just makes you smile. Phillip Scimeca is that person. He is a 14 year-old Northland boy who is the son of Frank and Nikki Scimeca and the older brother of Ella Scimeca, who is 9 years old. I have known the Scimeca family for quite some time and every time I see Phillip he is sporting Royal’s blue and wanting to talk baseball!
Over the past 2 years, Phillip has raised over $15,000 to give to a charity of his choice to hopefully bring a smile to the less fortunate. Phillip always makes me smile. He has a heart of gold and a passion for all sports. Phillip has taken his love of the game to another level. In 2011, when the city of Joplin, Missouri was all but destroyed by an F5 tornado, Phillip had an idea and it was not one a normal 11 year-old boy would usually invent. Phillip went to his mother and father and said he wanted to make a difference and help the people of Joplin with a fundraiser. Without hesitation, Frank and Nikki went to work with Phillip
at their side and came up with the idea of a wiffle ball tournament. The Phillip Scimeca Labor Day Wiffle Ball Classic was born! Over the past 2 years, Phillip has raised over $15,000 to give to a charity of his choice to hopefully bring a smile to the less fortunate. In 2012, over 300 friends and family members watched as 16 teams of kids that were14 and under battled it out for the title of Wiffle Ball Champions.
We all can learn a little from Phillip. Something as simple as a wiffle ball can do so much good for our wonderful Northland community! Phillip Scimeca, you are truly special and one of a kind. You are my North Magazine Athlete and Hero for the month of April.
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The Top Ten Reasons to Plan a Trip to...
Madrid, Spain
Madrid
is the capitol city of Spain, with a population of over three million and a reputation for great nightlife and rich culture. In 2010, Monocle magazine declared Madrid to be the tenth best place to live in the world. Given the plethora of architectural wonders and local curiosities, it can be hard to decide where to visit and what to see when you only have a finite amount of time to spend in the city. Read on to learn about ten places that make a trip to Madrid infinitely worthwhile.
1| The El Rastro Market:
The El Rastro Market is open every Sunday morning, and it is Madrid´s largest flea market. There are hundreds of vendors at El Rastro, selling everything from jewelry to cooking supplies, and there is usually plenty of live entertainment from musicians and singers as well. Although it provides an excellent cultural experience that is not to be missed, and it is a great place to pick up interesting items at generous prices, it is also a crowded place where pickpockets thrive. Leave your valuables at home! 054| April 2013
Parque del Retiro is a huge, beautiful park that is close to the Prado Museum and spans more than 350 acres. It is the perfect place to visit on a warm summer evening, when you can enjoy the beautiful sunset from the vantage point of the monumentflanked steps that face the peaceful lake. People sell trinkets in the park, and you can usually find a fascinating array of musicians playing violins, guitars and drums. You can also rent a rowing boat and spend time enjoying the spectacular views from the centre of the lake.
3| The Golden Triangle of Art:
The Golden Triangle of Art can be found alongside the Paseo del Prado, and it is comprised of three world-famous museums. The first is the Prado Museum, which is well known for its impressive collection of twelfth to nineteenth century European art. It contains nearly eight thousand paintings and a thousand sculptures, so it is impossible to see everything during one visit, but there are times of day when entry is entirely free of charge. It hosts work by such artists as El Greco, Goya, Raphael and Murillo, but many people go specifically to see Bosch’s ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’. Secondly, there is the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, which showcases impressive modern art by Picasso, Dali, and Gris (among others). Its most famous painting is Picasso’s ‘Guernica’, in front of which there is always a large group of awed viewers. Finally, there is the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, which contains close to two thousand paintings (among them work by the Impressionists and Expressionists).
4| Lavapiés:
Lavapiés is particularly notable for its multicultural nature, with more than half of the residents being from countries often than Spain. The large number of people from Asia, Africa and Latin America means that Lavapiés is full of world music bars and diverse restaurants. The cafes are laidback, and the Moroccan tea houses provide delicious and unusual drinks for highly affordable prices. In addition, a lot of visitors to Madrid enjoy the hippy atmosphere in Lavapiés, where ‘hidden houses’ in abandoned spaces host poetry readings and concerts.
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Gran Via is the busiest street in the city of Madrid, and it is full of dazzling lights and beautiful architecture. It is the ideal place to go for shopping malls and cinema trips, and it provides ample opportunities for night time photography. You can also find a huge variety of nightclubs on Gran Via, many of which stay open until six or seven in the morning.
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6 Palacio Real:
The Royal Palace is a stunning and monstrously large palace that boasts striking views of the river valley. It is currently one of the biggest palaces in Europe, and the staff offer guided tours of its many breathtaking and art-filled rooms (where you can see expensive antique tapestries, carvings, silverware, and so on). Photography is forbidden, but the experience is worth this minor limitation. The palace is now only used for state ceremonies, though it is still known as the King of Spain’s official residence. There is free entry on Wednesdays, when it is best to go early to avoid the queues that begin to form in the late morning and early afternoon.
7 Plaza de España:
Plaza de España is a square in the northwest area of the city, and it is a gorgeous place to spend a lazy afternoon. There is a relaxing fountain in the centre of the square, and you can see lovingly created sculptures that honor the writer Cervantes (as well as his most famous characters, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza).
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9 Puerta del Sol:
Puerta del Sol is often advertised as being the heart of Madrid, and tourists flock to it for good reason. It features many streets of shops, some of which are international chains while others are fascinating one-of-a-kind boutiques. Puerta del Sol also hosts the Bear and the Madroño Tree Statue, which is a monument of a bear climbing a tree. This is particularly worth visiting because this is the symbol of Madrid. In addition, the distinctive clock tower on top of the Royal Post Office is the focus of New Year’s celebrations each year.
8 Real Jardin Botancio:
The Royal Botanic Garden is found next to the Prado Museum, in the Plaza de Murillo. Inside its gates, you can discover hundreds of different species of flowers and plants from all over the world.
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10 Zoo Aquarium Madrid:
If you are an animal lover, Madrid’s zoo and aquarium is not to be missed. There is a panda exhibit, an exotic bird show, a petting zoo (where you can touch lemurs, among other animals), and a spectacular dolphin show.
Although the above ten places represent the very best that Madrid has to offer, there are many more sites and experiences worth considering. If you are planning a trip or a holiday to Spain’s capital, it is a good idea to pick up an affordable guidebook and browse online sites to discover more things to see and do around the city. Finally, don’t forget to do some research on the amazing restaurants and bars that can be found in Madrid!
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SPRING LAWN CARE It is very important to maintain your lawn properly in the spring because the spring preparation of your lawn affects the health and appearance of your lawn for the rest of the year. These tips will help you get your lawn ready for summer. If you live in an area where your lawn is covered by snow all winter, you will need to carefully rake your lawn in early spring once the snow melts and the ground is dry. This spring raking will remove the thatch build-up of dead grass and debris that accumulates over the winter. Thatch that builds up more than half an inch can smother the new grass blades that are starting to grow. If you come across patches on the lawn where the grass blades are all matted together and have a moldy appearance, this is a condition called snow mold. Raking the area where the blades are
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matted will remove the dead grass and encourage air circulation. This will then allow the new grass blades to emerge. If the soil under your lawn has become compacted over the winter, the grass roots will not have access to the water, air, and nutrients they need. This will result in a very unhealthy lawn. You can aerate the grass by loosely inserting the tines of a pitchfork into the topsoil at an angle and gently move the soil to create small holes. Another way to aerate your lawn is with an aerator which removes small plugs of soil to create holes in the dirt. The small plugs of dirt can be left on the surface to disintegrate. In many locations, you can rent an aerating device for the weekend so you do not have to purchase one. After the spring raking, you may wish to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to suppress weeds before they have a chance to grow. Do not apply a preemergent herbicide to those areas where you are reseeding the lawn. If your soil is quite acidic, you can add
a corrective application of lime in the spring. This application of lime will not immediately correct the problem so you should repeat it every year. As you check your lawn, walk over it carefully and check for places where the soil dips down or where the grass has died out completely. Any low lying areas can be filled in with a good quality topsoil. You can then level the soil and seed it with new grass seed. In areas where the grass has died, add a small amount of topsoil and then sprinkle grass seed on the surface. Sprinkle a bit of slow release nitrogen fertilizer over the newly seeded area. If you have a fairly large area of lawn that needs to be reseeded, be sure to get a high quality seed mixture of grasses that are suited for your neighborhood. Very often, cheap grass mixtures include grasses that do not survive a long time. Water immediately with a very gentle soaking from a garden hose. Keep the area protected from traffic until the grass becomes established.
One final step is to apply fertilizer to the lawn once you see that new grass blades are actively growing. You should only use a fertilizer that is designed for lawns and contains a lot of nitrogen. It is best to give a light application of fertilizer in the spring and a heavier application of fertilizer in the fall. Too much fertilizer in the spring can encourage the development of diseases. To be prepared for lawn mowing, have your mower maintained so the blades are sharp and it starts easily. Once your grass has reached the height of three or four inches, you can give the lawn its first mowing of the year. You should only take off half an inch at a time. Mow your lawn in a different direction each time you do it. By following these steps in the spring, you are sure to have a lush lawn in the summer.
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI PARKS & RECREATION A report from the Director
Highway 169 Interchange at Tiffany Springs Parkway
Tiffany Springs Parkway
Briarcliff Greenway Trail
When I think about the past year, the first words that come to mind are THANK YOU. Thank you for your confidence and commitment to KC Parks and Kansas City as evidenced by the 63% approval of Question #1 last August. The funds that Parks and Recreation receives from this sales tax enables our department to proactively plan for the future and enhance our services and amenities to better serve our residents. Although the sales tax initiative was clearly our greatest accomplishment, we had many notable achievements in 2012 including the opening of The Bay Water Park in south Kansas City and the 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Complex in the historic Northeast. MLB All-Star Week activities and improvements took place all over the city and Club KC was also initiated citywide to keep youth entertained during the summer weekends. 064| April 2013
2012 projects specific to the Northland were also abundant. -Platte Purchase Park received new playground equipment that features vertical and horizontal climbing equipment, swings, slides and a poured-in-place safety surface. -In San Rafael Park, a playground with swings, a merry-go-round, a climbing rock, three slides, horizontal climbers, free standing pod steps, platforms and a rubber safety surface were installed along with three benches and trash receptacles. A 20’ x 32’ shelter was constructed on a concrete slab housing two grills and six picnic tables. -The current Briarcliff Greenway Trail was given an overlay and new trail and walkways were added. The trail was enhanced with a bench, trash receptacle, sitting rocks, fence and signage. The trails connect the neighborhood to Briarcliff Elementary School.
-Improvements were made in Tiffany Hills Park that included the KC Parks continues to listen to our residents in order to provide the addition of a 160-space parking lot adjacent to North Congress programs, services and amenities to best serve the citizens of Kansas City. We look forward to new opportunities in 2013 and Road. appreciate your continued support. -Master Plans were developed or updated for both Anne Garney Park and Pleasant Valley Park. We look forward to seeing these To reach KCMO Parks & Recreation, please call 816-513-7500 or email them at parks@kcmo.org exciting plans come to fruition. -In an effort to promote clean air and good health, KC Parks launched a pilot program instituting smoke-free zones in 13 parks-including Penguin, The Springs Aquatics Center and Frank Vaydik in the Northland. The smoke free zones focus on areas where children play; more will be implemented in 2013. -Kansas City’s historic Boulevard and Parkway system expanded in the Northland with the opening of the new Highway 169 Interchange at Tiffany Springs Parkway (formerly NW 96th Street). A similar interchange at 108th Street is undergoing construction and will open this year as an extension of Shoal Creek Parkway. It seems that our work is not going unnoticed. Major improvements for KC Parks were seen in four areas of the Citizen Satisfaction survey including park maintenance, quality of park facilities, maintenance of boulevards/parkways and community centers.
KC Parks Board President Jean Paul Chaurand and Parks Director Mark McHenry Mark L. McHenry (right), KC Parks Director and resident of the Northland
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Residential Real Estate in the Northland is on a Rebound! by Nickole Walton
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esidential real estate is well on its way back and the Northland is moving ahead! With 80% of Kansas City’s new home construction occurring in the Northland, the best-kept secret is out! The inventory in the Northland is low right now and here are four reasons you should list your home today! DEMAND IS HIGH Homes are selling at a pace not seen since 2007! The most recent Existing Home Sales Report by the National Association of Realtors(NAR) showed that annual sales in 2012 increased 9.2% over 2011. SUPPLY IS LOW The monthly supply of houses for sale is at its lowest point (4.4 months) since May 2005. The current month is down 21.6% from the same time last year. Historically, inventory increases dramatically in the spring. Selling now when demand is high and supply is low may garner you your best price. NEW CONSTRUCTION IS COMING BACK Over the last several years, most homeowners selling their home did not
have to compete with a new construction project around the block. As the market is recovering, more and more builders are increasing their productivity. INTEREST RATES ARE PROJECTED TO INCH UP SOON The Mortgage Bankers Association has projected mortgage interest rates will inch up approximately one full point in 2013. Whether you are moving up or moving down, your mortgage interest rate will probably be higher this time next year. Forecasts point to this being a very busy spring market, and the Northland is leading the way in Kansas City.
Nickole Walton is a Northland residential real estate broker at the Tradition Home Group. She can be reached at 816-289-1014 or buyorsell@ traditionhomegroup.com. The statistics and other information for this article were provided by the Tradition Home Group and Reece and Nichols, a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate.
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FINANCE
There’s GOLD in them thar hills!
…real gold or fool’s gold? by Dave Enenbach For the past several years, the single most popular question I have been asked is, “So, what do you think of gold?” Followed closely by, “How do you stay so young looking?” …not! Unfortunately, by the time I am able to give my full answer, most of the folks who have asked me this at a cocktail party or golf course have decided to get back to the bar or to their practice routine or game. But if you have a couple of minutes to spare, here is what I think about gold. Like any investment, there are pro’s and con’s to gold.
The Pro’s
(reasons gold makes sense in a portfolio): Gold is a part (well, it is by far the most popular and well-publicized part) of a larger class of assets called “commodities.” There are literally dozens of commodities, including: gold, silver, palladium, wheat, corn, soybeans, crude oil, timber, pork bellies, oranges and on and on and on. I believe that commodities are an integral part of investment portfolios for many investors (but re-read last month’s article for the importance of determining YOUR OWN risk-based asset allocation model for YOUR portfolio). Commodities are important because they have historically reduced overall volatility and provided a hedge against inflation in well-designed portfolios. Commodity (including gold) prices tend to rise with inflation, but principally, they are subjected to the good old-fashioned market forces of supply and demand—oh, and speculation. Buying a commodity (or a commodities future contract) in the hopes that it can be sold to somebody else without adding any value to it is another way to describe speculation. And sometimes, it works! The gold supply and demand numbers are 068| April 2013
readily available. There is average annual supply (think “mining”) of approximately 2,500 metric tons. 2,000 tons of that demand is met by jewelry, industrial uses and dental fillings. The other 500 go to the investment market, gold bar and coin traders and dealers and the ETFs and mutual funds that specialize in gold. Since the supply side is relatively stable, and 80% of the demand side is relatively stable, the 500 tons that goes into gold investing looks an awful lot to me like “speculation.” Okay, that’s it – that’s the only real “pro” I know of. Other people (but not me) like to argue that gold is an inflation hedge. Sounds good, but the data doesn’t support it, at least not in the short term. In 1980, gold was $850/ounce. By 2002, gold had fallen to $295/ounce. The inflation for those years was 3.9 percent, so if you only held gold, you would have experienced real loss in purchasing power of 85%!
The Con’s
(reasons not to own too much gold) Unlike stocks (many of which pay dividends) and bonds (which pay interest), gold does NOT pay you to own it. And if that is not bad enough, it COSTS to own
it. You can buy a comparatively low-cost gold ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) for 40 bps (4/10ths of 1 percent) a year in costs. Or you can buy gold coins or bars, but there are costs to buy, store and/or insure (which you really need to do if you are keeping it at home) and sell them. So if you buy gold today at $1600/ounce, and 10 years from now it is still at $1600/ounce, you not only have not received any dividends or interest for owning it, or even kept up with inflation, but you have incurred costs to own it along the way. If you don’t own gold already, I don’t think now is the time to “jump in.” Gold has historically been a “fear” play. In times of political or economic uncertainty (like, say, the past several years in the U.S.), people have wanted to own gold for “safety,” or as a future source of currency, in the event of a financial system meltdown. But if the U.S. financial system melts down, do you really think the gas stations, grocery stores, schools and retail stores are all going to be doing “business as usual,” by just accepting payment from folks with gold coins and not taking U.S. currency? I don’t. We have had plenty of uncertainty lately, and as predicted, people have loaded up
on gold (remember our old friends supply and demand?) and this has substantially increased the price of gold. But I think that uncertainty has peaked. People are returning to the stock market (that demand is part of why the Dow is back above 14,000), where investors get paid (in dividends, which the Dow currently averages 2.84%) for owning the asset. As they return to the stock market, they may leave the gold market. If that happens, our old friends supply and demand will push gold prices down.
“Confidence comes Confidence comes Getting into “ gold now leaves you with the possibility of buying in at the top. Remember, the first thing you learned about how to from I have make moneyknowing investing? low and sell high!I Gold is near an from Buyknowing have all-time high. Time to buy or time to sell? Also remember the old “What the wise man does in the beginning, the fool does aadage, plan my future.” afor plan for my future.” in the end.” You can also “follow the smart money.” As reported in a regulatory filing, George Soros, one of the smartest (well, he is one of the richest, so either one of the smartest or one of the luckiest) people alive, and one of the largest owners of gold in the world, cut his holding in the SPDR Gold Trust (a popular Gold ETF) in half during the 4th quarter of 2012.
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ART Paint the Drink, Don’t Drink the Paint
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like to drink wine almost as much as I like to paint it. Everything about the process is an adventure—to visit the winery, to view the grapes, to be invited to taste. The surroundings are beautiful. Sometimes, it is just a piece of the winery that grabs your attention. In fact, my first wine series painting was a shelf and four bottles. Art and wine have more in common than you might think. Cultivate means to develop, nurture, encourage, foster and support. Both art and wine need cultivation. Both are collectable, both increase their value with age and both are the subject of competitions all over the world. As an artist, I have developed my palette over time; I choose my paint and the relationship of the colors I use. Sometimes I paint outside and take field notes—the birds are singing and the sunlight pierces the branches. These audible and visual clues remind me of the atmosphere I intend to paint. As a wine enthusiast, my palate is influenced through tastings. With wine, I get similar clues through the label. I can learn about the vintage, the ingredients and what I should taste. It’s a game. A fun, intoxicating game about relationships: pairing food with wine and creating harmony in art. When I get excited about a painting, I say it looks “delicious.” It is no surprise that I like both with all their similarities.
“Harvest” 30 X 40 Acrylic on Gallery Wrap
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“Bonefish Behind the Bar” 15 X 18 Giclee
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“Music From the Vine” 18 X 24 Acrylic on Canvas
“Vintage Heritage” 24 X 36 Oil on Canvas
“Wine Please” 30 X 40 Acrylic on Gallery Wrap
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North Kansas City Hospital vs. The City of North Kansas City
Can’t We All Get Along?
If you aren’t following the latest news in North Kansas City, you are missing the biggest political brouhaha in the city in quite a while, if not forever. Here’s the update (as I cut & paste from NKC Hospital webpage): “A dream turned to reality for Northland residents when North Kansas City Hospital opened in 1958 with an 80-bed facility. Flash forward to today and NKC Hospital is a 69-acre campus comprised of the hospital, a 451-licensed bed, acute-care facility; Health Services Pavilion encompassing patient rooms, outpatient services, offices for Hospital staff, physician offices and a conference center among many other facilities.” Everyone agrees that NKC Hospital is a great asset for the city and the Northland and everyone agrees with NKC Hospital’s slogan, “A great community deserves a great hospital.” So what’s the rub now? Well, it starts with the fact that NKC Hospital was created by the city and is a city-owned, not-for-profit organization and not like your typical “for profit” hospital. The management of the hospital is not a city activity, but is governed by a board of directors appointed by the city of North Kansas City. These board members operate the day-to-day business of the hospital with little, if any, contact by city elected officials; therefore, allowing medical professionals, rather than city administrators, to manage the 072| April 2013
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facility. But that is exactly where the two sides stop agreeing. The city of North Kansas City says that as stewards of city assets and interests, they must have access to hospital finances and other documentation to figure out the specifics of the hospital, including net worth, value and how it is being managed. When the city recently asked for this information from the hospital, the hospital board refused to provide those documents. The hospital board says that they have been operating the hospital without city action, so the city does not have the right to access these records. The hospital board has filed a lawsuit against the city to define the relationship and prohibit the city from obtaining this information. Most recently, the hospital asked our local
legislators to file bills in Jefferson City to strip the authority of the governance of the hospital from the city. I have heard some criticism of these legislators for this, but I know these two legislators personally and I know their interest is in the community. Hopefully, this legislation is not rushed through, but will wait on the outcome of the local judge reviewing the case. On the other side, the city adamantly denies that there is or was a potential sale of the hospital but believes that the city owns the land, the buildings and the hospital, so the hospital board cannot circumvent the city’s authority to know what is going on. The city also says it has every right to receive information about city assets like the water department, parks and the hospital. The problem is that both sides are probably trying to put a political spin
And for us legal outsiders looking in, it is a very interesting legal issue with the rights of a municipality vs. the rights of a not-for-profit hospital created by the city. You legal and political junkies will
enjoy watching how it plays out, but remember this is an issue worth tens of millions of dollars of taxpayer money. So while it’s fun to watch, it is the most important issue facing the Northland today. In closing, let me be perfectly clear that I am not advocating a position on either side of this dispute. The only issue I do want to comment on is that this issue needs to be decided locally and not by our state government. After spending as much time in Jefferson City as I have, no one wins when Jefferson City or Washington, D.C. is deciding important issues like this for local cities and organizations. Other than that, it is up to you to get informed on the facts and make your voice heard. And when you are hearing stories about this issue, just remember, there is probably another side to it. My only advice to both parties is that the people of the Northland are
watching. What the Northland wants is for this relationship to be fixed and for the association between North Kansas City Hospital and the city of North Kansas City to once again be professional, productive, efficient and in the best interest of the citizens. Make that happen. We are watching.
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on it. You can believe whichever side you want, but the facts are that there is no pending sale and there is no potential closing of the hospital. And both sides need to realize that people aren’t really worried about that. People are worried about these two political bodies not getting along. People are worried when they see their government fighting. People are worried that this looks like the same skirmishing we see in Washington, D.C. People are worried because both sides have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees on this issue. The good news is the case is now in front of a judge who will look at the law and make the correct decision. This issue is too important to be decided by gossip and innuendos.
A Homegrown Success Story From Memphis to Tulsa and Austin to KC, a bloodless but fierce competition rages on among the Midwestern, Southwestern and Southern municipalities of this great nation: the battle for unofficial BBQ supremacy. Each contender claims their own special style and technique, and each has their own steadfast proponents. Every year various publications, foodie mags and travel guides list and rate the best cities for indulging in this distinctively American way of meat preparation, and Kansas City consistently makes the cut. Smokin’ Guns BBQ, a North Kansas City restaurant, has helped promulgate Kansas City’s reputation as a world-class BBQ town.
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Owners Phil and Linda Hopkins have been formidable competitors and active participants in the world of BBQ contests for over ten years. They have entered in over 400 competitions and garnered impressive awards, including the Jack Daniels Grand Champion title from 1999. What began as a hobby for Linda, a former tech writer, and Phil, previously a manager at a metal fabrication plant, eventually became a full time family business for the married couple and their children. Neither Phil nor Linda had culinary backgrounds or formal training; they learned the art of BBQ from friends and practiced and perfected their own special interpretation of the meaty Midwest staple. The Smokin’ Guns approach to BBQ focuses on the rub in which the meat is cooked, infusing the meat itself with intense flavors. While sauce is served at the restaurant, it is secondary. “A good BBQ hardly needs any sauce at all,” claims Linda. Local diners seem to approve, as business has been so robust that the restaurant recently expanded from their original 50-seat dining room to a facility that can now accommodate 448. A new building, added January 2, along with an outdoor rooftop deck and a large private banquet room helps accommodate the hungry crowds that used to form a line out the door. They also offer offsite catering and sell products on their website.
The success of the local business was the result of a perfect storm of good food, good sense and great PR. A featured appearance on the popular food network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in 2010 helped propel the popularity of Smokin’ Guns. The subsequent explosion in demand created the need for a bigger space, but Phil and Linda first needed the funds. After failing to obtain traditional bank loans, they secured financing from the New Markets Tax Credit Program, which was enacted by Congress in 2000 to spur economic development in low-income communities. The financing helped Phil and Linda pay for the expansion at their restaurant while keeping it in the original Northland location. The restaurant has been a boon to the Northland community, and Phil and Linda have no intention of leaving. Both were born and raised in the area and their families continue to reside in North Kansas City. “It’s all we know,” says Linda. Fortunately for residents, it looks like Smokin’ Guns has a long and bright future in the area. Phil and Linda continue to champion the cause for KC BBQ with their restaurant and weekend competitions across the country. While there may never be a definitive winner for title of best BBQ town, Smokin’ Guns ensures the endless pursuit of the elusive title will be a fun and tasty quest for Kansas City residents and visitors. With great BBQ and local economic development, everyone wins. ilivenorth.com | 075
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NORTH: RESTAURANT GUIDE Modern American Justus Drugstore Restaurant
$$$$ Smithville American, Modern American, Organic 106 W Main St
Eighty Eight at The Elms
$$$$ Excelsior Springs - Bakery, Mediterranean, Modern American 401 Regent St
Piropos
$$$$ Briarcliff Village Latin American, Argentina, Steakhouse 4141 N Mulberry Dr
Shields Manor Bistro
$$$$ Platte City American, Seafood, Steakhouse 121 Main St
Bonefish Grill
$$$ Burlington Creek American, Seafood 6334 N Lucerne Ave
Trezo Mare
$$$ Briarcliff Village American, Italian, Seafood 4105 N Mulberry Dr
The Grille by Piropos $$$ Parkville- Latin American 1 W 1st St
Cork & Brew
$$$ Liberty American, Pizza, Seafood 8 E Franklin St
Pearls Oyster Bar $$$ Ameristar Casino Seafood 3200 Ameristar Dr
Houlihan’s
$$ Zona Rosa- American 8660 N Boardwalk Ave
Cafe Cedar
$$ Parkville- American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern 2 E 2nd St
Asian-Japanese
Tokyo Japanese Steak House $$$ Gladstone Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi 7-9 NW Barry Rd
Wasahi
$$ Gladstone Asian, Sushi, Teriyaki 328 NE 72nd St
Fuji Japanese Steak House
$$$ Liberty - Japanese, Steakhouse 2031 W Kansas Ave
Kato Japanese
$$$ Zona Rosa - Japanese, Sushi 6340 NW Barry Rd
Zara Sushi
$$ Parkville - Japanese, Sushi 10925 45 Hwy
Wasabi Japanese Sushi Bar $$ Liberty - Japanese, Sushi 9763 N Cedar Ave
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Asian - Chinese Bo Lings
$$ Zona Rosa - Chinese, Dim Sum 8670 NW Prairie View Rd
China Wok
$ Zona Rosa - Chinese 6048 NW Barry Rd
Asian - Thai Tasty Thai
$$ Platte Woods Asian, Thai, Vegetarian 7104 NW Prairie View Rd $$ Liberty - Asian, Thai, Vegetarian 1912 Star Drive
Asian - Indian
Seva Cuisine of India $$ Liberty Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian 8674 NE Flintlock Rd.
Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine $$ Zona Rosa Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian 7407 NW 87th St
Taj Mahal
$$ Liberty - Indian 917 West Liberty Dr.
Saffron Indian Restaurant $$ Zona Rosa - Indian 8140 NW Prairie View Rd
Barbeque
Smokehouse Barbecue $$ Gladstone Barbecue, Steakhouse 6304 N Oak St
$$ Zona Rosa Barbecue, Steakhouse 8451 NW Prairie View Rd
Smokin’ Guns BBQ
The Finest Pizza North of the River
Enjoy our full fare of Italian favorites, friendly atmosphere and collection of family sports memorabilia.
$$ North Kansas City Barbecue 1218 Swift Ave
Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque $$ Ameristar- Barbecue 3200 Ameristar Dr
Smokebox BBQ Cafe $$ Tiffany Springs American, Barbecue 10020 NW Ambassador Drive
Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps -----------------{ www.kelsoskansascity.com }----------------300 Armour Rd • Kansas City, MO 64116 • (816) 221-8899 076| April 2013
Hours: Mon-Thur 11am - 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 10:30pm, Sun Noon - 6pm
Longboards Wraps and Bowls $$ Gladstone- Hawaiian, Teriyaki 6269 N. Oak Trafficway
$$Liberty - Hawaiian, Teriyaki 1173 W Kansas St
Ventana Grill, Excelsior Springs
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Conrad’s, Liberty
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$ Gladstone- American, Italian, Sandwiches/Subs 6100 NE Antioch Rd
Jersey Boyz
$ North Kansas City Sandwiches/Subs 315 Armour Rd
Little Store & Deli
$ North Kansas City Breakfast/Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches/Subs 2107 Knox
Philly Time
$ Briarcliff Village American, Burgers, Sandwiches 4151 N Mulberry Dr
LC’s Hamburgers Etc. $ Platte Woods - Burgers 7612 NW Prairie View Rd
Hayes Hamburger & Chili $ Gladstone - Burgers 2502 NE Vivion Rd
The Cafe At Briarcliff
$$ Briarcliff Village American, Burgers, Sandwiches 4125 N Mulberry Dr
Coffee Houses
Parkville Coffeehouse $ Parkville Coffee, Sandwiches/Subs, Tea 103 Main
Friendly Bean Coffee
Nelle Belle’s Diner
$ ClaycomoAmerican, Breakfast/Brunch, Diner 150 E US-69
French
Avalon Cafe
$ Gladstone - Coffee 420 NE Barry Rd
$$$ Weston - French 608 Main St
Latte Land
Cafe Des Amis
$ Briarcliff Village Coffee, Tea 4115 N Mulberry Dr
Comfort Food Stroud’s
$$ Kansas City American 5410 NE Oak Ridge Rd
Corner Cafe
$ Riverside American, Breakfast/Brunch, Diner 4541 NW Gateway Ave $$ Liberty American, Breakfast/Brunch 8301 NE Flintlock Rd
Roxanne’s Cafe
$ Parkville American, Breakfast/Brunch 6264 Lewis Dr
$$$ Parkville - French 112 Main St
Vineyard Restaurant $$$ Weston Breakfast/Brunch, European 505 Spring St
Italian
Mexican
Ixtapa Mexican Cuisine $$ Zona Rosa - Mexican 7130 NW Barry Rd
Margarita’s North
$ Gladstone - Mexican, Tacos 7013 N Oak Tfwy
Rancho Grande Cantina $ Parkville - Mexican 11015 NW MO-45 $$ Liberty - Mexican 921 W Liberty Dr
El Maguey
$ Gladstone - Mexican 7831 N Oak Tfwy
Cascone’s Italian
Tortilla Flats
Bravo Cucina Italiana
El Chupacabra Mexican Grill
$$$ Kansas City- Italian 3737 N Oak Tfwy
$$ Zona Rosa - Italian 7301 NW 87th St
Cafe Italia
$$ Parkville Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse 160 English Landing Drive
$$ Gladstone American, Mexican, Southwestern 5716 NE Antioch Rd
$ North Kansas City- Mexican 2417 Burlington St
Luna Azteca Mexican Grill $$ Tiffany Springs Mexican, Spanish 10004 NW Ambassador Dr.
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Giovanni’s Deli
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Helen’s J.A.D Bar & Grill $ North Kansas City Burgers, Pizza, Pub Food 2002 Armour Rd
Dirk’s Sports Bar & Grill $ Zona Rosa American, Pub Food 8132 NW Prairie View Rd
Crazy Olives Bar & Grill
GLADSTONE
LIBERTY
Saturday, April 6
Margaritas will now serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 1pm
Margarita’s will begin opening at 9am
Sunday, April 7 Margarita’s starts serving breakfast from 9am to 1 pm
Voted the best happy hour in Kansas City!
Margarita’s amigos
Liberty (816) 781-3031 1910 Victory Drive, Suite B Liberty, MO
Jose Pepper’s
$ Metro North - Mexican 511 NW Barry Rd
In-a-Tub
$ North Kansas City - Mexican 4 000 N Oak Tfwy $ Gladstone - Mexican 5939 NE Antioch Rd $ Zona Rosa - Mexican 8174 NW Prairie View Rd
Pizza
Dish-Famous Stuffed Pizza $$ Liberty Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 846 S MO-291
All Star
$$ Burlington Creek Pizza, Pub Food 6100 NW 63rd Terr.
Stone Canyon Pizza
$$ Parkville - American, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 15 Main St $$ Zona Rosa - American, Pizza,
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Johnson County (913) 631- 5553 7890 Quivera Lenexa, KS.
Downtown (816) 931-4849 2829 SW Blvd. Kansas, City, MO
Leo’s Pizza
Minsky’s Pizza
Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum
$ Gladstone - Pizza, Sandwiches 408 NW Englewood Rd
$$ Zona Rosa - Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 7007 NW Barry Rd
Pub Food
$$ North Kansas City American, Pub Food, Sandwiches 323 Armour Rd
$$ Gladstone - Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 221 NE Barry Rd
54th Street Grill and Bar
$$ Liberty - Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/ Subs 205 N State Route 291
$$ Gladstone - Pub Food 303 NE Englewood Rd
VanTill Farms
$$ Zona Rosa - Pub Food 7200 NW 86th Ter
$$ Rayville - Wood-fired Pizza, Wine 13986 Hwy C
Kelso’s Pizza
$$ North Kansas City American, Pizza, Sandwiches 300 Armour Rd
Pizza Shoppe $$ Liberty - Pizza 8584 Church Rd
$$ Parkville American, Burgers, Pub Food 6325 Lewis St
Conrad’s Restaurant and Bar $$ Liberty American, Seafood, Steakhouse 210 State Hwy 291
$$ Harrah’s Casino American, Pub Food 1 Riverboat Drive
$$ Platte Woods - Pizza 6640 NW Prairie View Rd. $$ Gladstone - Pizza 9329 N Oak Tfwy
Sandwiches/Subs 8630 NW Prairie View Road
Rusty Horse Tavern
810 Zone at Harrah’s
www.MargaritasaMigos.com Locations Kansas City North (816) 468-0337 7013 N. Oak Gladstone, MO
$$ Argosy Casino American, Burgers, Italian 777 NW Argosy Pkwy
$$ Liberty - Pub Food 9251 NE Barry Rd
Paul & Jack’s Tavern $$ North Kansas City American, Burgers, Pub Food 1808 Clay St
Brass Rail - Restaurant & Billiards $ Gladstone American, Burgers, Pub Food 4940 NE 81st St
Brick House Cafe & Pub $$ Smithville American, Burgers 111 N Bridge St
Nick & Jake’s
$$ Parkville American, Pub Food 6325 Lewis Dr
Steakhouses
Em Chamas Brazilian Grill $$$ Burlington Creek Brazilian, Steakhouse 6101 NW 63rd Ter
Journey Wood-Fired Steaks $$$$ Argosy Casino- Steakhouse 777 NW Argosy Pkwy
Range Steakhouse
$$$ Harrah’s Casino- Steakhouse 1 Riverboat Dr
Great Plains Cattle Co. $$$ Ameristar Casino Seafood, Steakhouse 3200 Ameristar Dr
Ventana Gourmet Grill $$ Excelsior Springs Burgers, Italian, Steakhouse 117 W Broadway St
T-Bone Charlie’s $$$$ KCI Marriott American, Steakhouse 775 Brasilia Avenue
RES TA URA N T GUI DE Eighty-Eight at The Elms
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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
DEAD MAN DOWN
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams Rated: PG Runtime: 130 minutes ppp
Director: Niels Arden Oplev Starring: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard, Dominic Copper Rated: R Runtime: 118 minutes pp
In this prequel to the Wizard of Oz, Oscar (James Franco), a circus magician and con-man, is whisked away from Kansas by a tornado and deposited in Oz. Oz is currently under siege by the evil witch Evanora (Rachel Weisz) who has tricked her sister Theodora (Mila Kunis) and others into believing their third sister Glinda (Michelle Williams) is responsible. The people of Oz believe Oscar has arrived to free them from their siege and at the urging of Glinda, Oscar reluctantly agrees to play the role of deliverer. Lacking any real powers of his own, Oscar attempts to lead the people in revolt against the evil witch. Oz is not only an entertaining fantasy but a beautiful movie with magical colors and wonderful special effects. A movie for all ages and a must see for fans of the beloved Wizard of Oz.
Beatrice (Noomi Rapace) threatens to expose her neighbor Victor (Colin Farrell), who she witnessed commit a murder, if he doesn’t kill the man responsible for disfiguring her face in a drunken auto accident. Victor, who is part of a crime family led by Alphonze (Terrence Howard) and who has secretly put into motion revenge plans of his own, reluctantly agrees. While seeking a deeper relationship with Victor, Beatrice soon discovers Victor’s past and his current plans. Farrell and Howard are solid in their roles but Rapace (Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) is wasted in her poorly scripted character. The movie shows initial promise as it slowly builds in suspense but is ultimately undone by a violent improbable ending.
SNITCH
Director: Rick Roman Waugh Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 112 minutes ppp 1/2
A father (The Rock) takes on a drug cartel to save his son from an unfair judicial system. Based on a true story this film is entertaining and well acted.
QUARTET Director: Dustin Hoffman Starring: Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 98 minutes pppp
Directed by Dustin Hoffman, this is a funny and tender story of retired musicians living in an old folk’s home dealing with friendship, aging, death and once lost but newly discovered love. 082| April 2013
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