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August 2013

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The Phoenix

The Perfect Jazz Club Just Across The River

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CONTENTS

August 2013

16| Feature Story Angel Flight Central 10| Just Across the River The Phoenix 22| Rusty Horse Tavern Edibles & Cocktails

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N RTH THE Premier Lifestyle Magazine for Kansas City’s Northland

August 2013 Volume 1, Number 5

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Is it really August already? The summer is winding down. It’s time to be thinking about “ back to school” and getting back into a routine. We have a fun issue for you this month to help inspire you to get back into the groove! Our fashion focus is on back to school and the transition into fall. Make sure to check it out. We have some great advice in the financial section that covers children and money and preparing for those college years by getting a jump on it early. Nick Bolton has a great outside workout for us in our fitness section, and we also have the inside story on Nick’s win at the “Fitness Universe” compettion in Miami. We know that you will enjoy our lead story. It is truly inspirational. This amazing organization provides much needed flight services for those in need. Angel Flight praises Northlanders for their generosity, as they are responsible for a large portion of the contributions that Angel Flight receives. The North team has chosen The Rusty Horse Tavern in Parkville to cover in our restaurant section. Good food and a great story on Kevin Heaton who has been serving up the Northland for many years and plans on doing it for many years to come. One of my new favorite sections, “Just Across the River,” focuses on the Phoenix Jazz Club. Kansas City is the home to a rich history of blues and jazz and the Phoenix is one of the leading venues in Kansas City, as well as nationally, to hear some great music. The Phoenix is a true Kansas City icon. If you have ever dreamt of riding a Harley, you will have to check out our “Rides” section. There we feature a bike from Worth Harley-Davidson. Our contributing guest writer Paul Marshall enlightens us on the motorcycle culture. It transcends every walk of life and brings together a brotherhood. Our charity feature is on the upcoming Adorn Fashion Show, Saturday, September 7th. This is a Harvest Ball event. Make sure all you ladies come out and support this event. You’ll find plenty of fashion, food and lots of fun! The funds raised at this event help Kansas City charities. Cathy Kline shares with us the artwork of Denny Dowdy, a Northland artist who has found a following in the trendy Crossroads Art District where he has a studio and shines on First Friday’s. Please check out our health section as we bring you ways to keep you and your family healthy. We have a great article on keeping your kids safe while playing sports.

Movie reviews are in. Jim Kline gives us the scoop on what’s currently showing in theaters. My favorite pic is “The Heat.” I laughed from beginning to end! Phil LeVota has a great “Last Word” story on a baseball legend and Northlander Willie Wilson. A true comeback story and a fun read. We here at NORTH again thank you for the privilege of bringing you this publication. Thank you to our readers and advertisers. We sincerely value your support. We are your magazine, Northland! P.S. Please check us out online at ilivenorth.com, on our FB page and our blog at ilivenorth.wordpress.com.

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August Calendar

In September... Zona Rosa Arts Festival

C alendar August 2013

Town Square and the Streets of Zona Rosa

Summer Concert Series

Maggie Rose, Noe Palma

Friday, August 2, 2013, 6:00 PM - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 10, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

Music continues at Zona Rosa throughout the summer. A variety of musicians and musical styles entertain shoppers and diners at Town Square with free concerts every Friday. On Saturday, the free concerts focus on local and regional tribute bands, featuring favorite headliners. See the Zona Rosa website for concert details. Barnes & Noble Zona Rosa 8625 N.W. Prairie View Kansas City, MO 64153

_________________________________ Zona Rosa (KidZone) KIDFEST! Saturday, August 3rd, Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Calling all Zona Rosa KidZone members, families and friends, we invite you to join us inside The Grove for a fun-filled afternoon including free kid friendly games and giveaways, rock star hairstyles for kids, crafts, bubbles, balloons, face painting, coupons, treats and more! *While supply lasts. Plus, make sure to stop by the Zona Rosa table to pick up your 2013 KidZone giveaway! *While supply lasts. And ALL KidZone members that show their KidZone Membership card will be entered into a drawing to win one of eight Build A Bears! Not a member - Become a Zona Rosa KidZone member today by visiting Zona Rosa Guest Services located beneath Marshall’s near the popular children’s play area, The Grove. Kid Zone members receive bonus perks and event opportunities throughout the year, a KidZone goodie bag, center-wide Zona Rosa discounts and more.

_________________________________ Death in the Dustbowl

Sunday, August 4, 2013, 5:30 PM - 9:00 p.m.

Friday, September 13th - Sunday, September 15th

Interactive murder-mystery dinner theatre on Thurs, Fri, Sat and some Sun evenings through Aug 18. “Two hobos hop a train in 1935, only to find they’re headed for disaster. A dust storm looms on the horizon and a killer is loose on the train!” In area restaurants. Call 816-813-9654. Cost: Tickets are $54 each. Reservations are needed. Hereford House Zona Rosa 8661 N Stoddard Ave Kansas City, MO 64153 ______________________________________

Dine 2 Donate for Friends of Lakeside Nature Center Monday, August 5, 2013, 5:00 PM - 10:00 p.m.

On Monday, August 5th, Conrad’s Restaurant and Alehouse in Liberty, MO, will donate 10% of ALL the evening’s food sales to Friends of Lakeside Nature Center (FOLNC). The fundraiser hours are between 5pm and 10pm in the restaurant (not the bar). All you have to do is enjoy a great meal! Conrad’s is located at 210 North State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068.

________________________________ Zona Rosa Farmers Market Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 4:00 PM - 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy fresh produce, homemade jams, local honey, handmade soaps, breads, herbs, and much more every Tuesday. Phone: (816) 587-8180 Zona Rosa 8640 N. Dixson Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153

August 2013

Possessing a strong, warm voice that is alternately playful or poignant as the subject matter dictates, Maggie Rose has a gift for penning insightful songs and delivering them with emotional punch. Cost: $15 Phone: (816) 903-4730 Jesse James Park - Kearney Amphitheater Jefferson St. Kearney, MO 64060

_________________________________ Zootastik Learning Fest: Grossology Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 p.m.

Come learn about all things ‘gross’ in the animal world at the Zootastik Learning FestGrossology. In the Zoo Lobby participate in a variety of educational activities, games, and crafts while learning about grossology. Cost: Included in admission Phone: (816) 871-5701 Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO 64132

_________________________________ Cole Porter Band Saturday, August 10, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Cole Porter Band is a genre melting pot based out of Southwest Missouri with Ozark roots and a sound as distinct as their home. They’re hard to pin down but they embrace the red dirt mind set and have made their own blend of country, southern rock, and red dirt just the way they like it. Their ability to fuse the sweet spots from these genres has attracted a fan base of welcomed diversity that is spreading throughout Missouri and making its way into Oklahoma and Arkansas. VooDoo Lounge at Harrahs Casino North Kansas City 1 Riverboat Drive Kansas City, MO 64116

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Briarcliff Village Dog Days of Summer Thursday, August 15th from 5-7 p.m.

Briarcliff Village and GreenAcres Market are happy to present our Farmers Market 3rd Thursday “Dog Days of Summer!” Bring the whole family on Thursday, August 15th from 5-7pm. We will have a bounce house, a face painter, and much more! Enjoy our Dog Wash, Dog Caricaturist, and Microchipping. You can also check out our Adoptable Pooches or participate in our “Hot Dog” Show! We can’t wait to see all of you!

The 10th annual Zona Rosa Arts Festival, September 13-15, 2013, is a juried fine arts festival hosted by Zona Rosa. The three day festival is free for the public to attend and features the talents of national and regional artists along with live musical and dance performances at Town Square. Artists interested in applying for booth space, please visit application.org to submit your official application, or feel free to contact Brenda Noorbakhsh in the Zona Rosa Management Office if you have any additional questions. bnoorbakhsh@zonarosa.com (816) 587-8180. Please note: The FIRST place winner receives a $1,000.00 gift card to Zona Rosa! Local dance studios, performing arts organizations, musicians, live display artists, bands, and etc. looking to perform at the 2013 Arts Festival, please contact Audrey Nichols at anichols@zonarosa.com. Entertainment at the Town Square Stage is scheduled throughout the weekend in order to provide local artists an opportunity for festival exposure and/or to market your organization. This is a volunteer opportunity only and is available on a very limited basis. Microbrew Fest Saturday, August 10, 2013, 3:00 PM - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy excellent craft brews, great live music, and fantastic food from local vendors. Participants will receive a commemorative sampling glass and enjoy four-ounce beer samples from participating breweries. Each brewery will have their own booth to serve you some of the best craft and import brews in the world. Cost: $20-$25 Phone: (816) 587-8180 Zona Rosa 8640 N. Dixson Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153

_________________________________ Jowler Creek Winery’s Winemaker for a Day Hands-on Workshop Friday, August 16, 2013, 8:00 a.m.

Ever dream of making your very own wine from grape to glass? Here’s your chance to turn that dream into reality! You’ll start the day picking your own Vignoles grapes right off the vine. Jowler Creek’s winemaker will then lead you through the process of turning your grapes into liquid. (816) 858-5528 Cost: $345.00 Jowler Creek Winery 16905 Jowler Creek Rd Platte City, MO 64079 ______________________________________

Polar Bear PJ Party Saturday, August 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a sleepover with all your friends in the brand new Polar Bear Passage viewing building. Discover the Zoo’s newest animal, Nikita the Polar Bear and explore Arctic animals’ adaptations to extreme weather. You may even get to explore the Zoo after hours and see what the animals do at night (weather permitting). Cost: $30; $25 members Phone: (816) 871-5701 Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO 64132

Cheese Appreciation Events at Green Dirt Farm Saturday, August 17, 2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 p.m.

Seasonal cheese tasting events at Green Dirt Farm feature outstanding regional, artisan and farmhouse cheeses from across North America. At many events, selected cheeses are paired with carefully selected beers, wines, champagnes or other beverages; at other tastings, the emphasis is on cheese and accompaniments such as charcuterie and compotes. Offered back to back on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, each tasting is designed around a specific theme. Thirty guests learn about and sample cheeses from a variety of American artisan cheese makers during the event, which lasts about two hours. For more information about each tasting event, visit www. greendirtfarm.com/tastings. Cost: 50 - 50 USD Green Dirt Farm 19935 Mt. Bethel Road Weston, MO 64098 _________________________________ Summer Choreography Showcase Sunday, August 18, 2013, 3:00 PM - 4:30 p.m.

A gala of performances all choreographed by Ballet North company members, with two special, additional works by Melissa Mason Cost: $5 admission. Ballet North Inc 6308 N Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO 64119

_________________________________ Kids Jazzoo Friday, August 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m.

Kids’ Jazzoo is an unforgettable, interactive, oneof-a-kind Zoo adventure. Explore the Zoo and the interactive games. See animals up-close, get inside scoop on birds, elephants and polar bears’ habitats and behaviors. Munch on yummies from delectable area restaurants, groove to the kidfriendly music and create fun crafts, face painting and so much more. Phone: (816) 871-5701 Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO 64132

August Calendar Robert Cray Band

Kansas City Improv at Zona Rosa

Friday, August 23, 2013, 8:00 p.m.

Gary Owen August 3-4

For more than two decades, this Grammy award-winning singer/ guitarist has brilliantly incorporated elements of soul and rock. His hits include ‘Don’t Be Afraid of The Dark,’ ‘Take Your Shoes Off ’ and ‘Some Rainy Morning.’ Cost: $20-$50 Phone: (816) 889-7320 Event url: www.robertcray.com/ VooDoo Lounge at Harrah’s Casino One Riverboat Rd. Kansas City, MO 64116

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Northland Run [TOGETHER] 5K Sunday, August 25, 2013, 8:00 a.m.

Get active and join us Sunday, August 25, 2013, for the annual Northland Run [TOGETHER] 5K at Zona Rosa. Hosted by Platte County Community Centers North and South and the Vivion Road Family YMCA, the 5K proceeds will benefit kids and families in our community who use the Y. It’s only when we work [TOGETHER] that we can create lasting, positive change, so that all have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. New this year, following the Northland Run [TOGETHER] 5K theme, runners are encouraged to register and run together as a team of two and there will be a prize for best outfit. -Runners’ times will be combined to determine the winning team. Individual times will also be available. -Top Overall Male and Female will receive a free pair of running shoes from the Running Well Store. -Medals will be given to the top 3 overall in the male and female divisions, the top three teams and the top three in each age group. For more information or to sign up, call 816.505.2622 Cost: $25 per single entry and $40 per team entry (2 people) Packet Pickup is Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Running Well Store, 6106 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 or on race day between 7-7:30 a.m. at Zona Rosa Zona Rosa Shopping Plaza I-29 and Barry Kansas City, MO 64155

Gary Owen has been entertaining America for more than a decade with his side-splitting comedy. Having performed to soldout audiences in all the major comedy clubs and theatres across the country, Owen is one of America’s most loved comedians. Owen was always the class clown growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After high school, he got serious and enlisted in the Navy. He was chosen for the prestigious Presidential Honor Guard. After leaving his ceremonial position, Owen became a military police officer at the Naval Installations on Coronado Island in San Diego but he only made two arrests in three years. During that time he embarked on his true calling: stand-up comedy. After only a year of doing stand-up, he was named “Funniest Serviceman in America.”

Brad Williams August 8-11

Brad Williams is a little person who appeared regularly on the show hit Comedy Central show “Mind of Mencia.” In fact, Brad got his start by attending a Carlos Mencia live comedy show. While he was in the crowd Mencia made jokes about dwarfs. The people sitting close to Williams were scared to laugh. Mencia noticed this, then noticed Williams and he asked Brad to join him on stage. Brad cracked a few jokes and impressed Mencia so much that he asked Brad to be his opening act on both the “Mind of Mencia” Tour and the popular “Punisher” Tour. Brad’s ability to make humorous observations that make everyone comfortable with the differences in people is winning over audiences and proving that anyone can overcome their shortcomings.

Tommy Davidson August 16-18

Davidson started his career as a standup comedian in Washington DC, earning an ardent following with sheer hard work in various comedy clubs. As one of the cutting-edge, young stand-ups,

he was spotted by major concert promoters who booked him as the opening act for A-list touring acts including Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. It wasn’t long before he came to Hollywood and was performing stand-up at a number of clubs, including the Comedy Act Theatre, where he met Robert Townsend. This led to his first national television appearance with a starring role in Partners in Crime and was the conduit to Keenan Ivory Wayans, who proved instrumental in Davidson’s career by offering him an opportunity to audition and join the uniquely talented cast of the most adventurous primetime variety show of its day, In Living Color.

Rocky Laporte August 22-25

The former Chicago truck driver and dock worker started his standup career in The Windy City back in 1988. After winning some local comedy competitons Rocky went on to win The Johnnie Walker National Comedy Competiton beating out over 1100 contestants in 10 cities! He then went on to do numerous Television shows like Cheers, Pat Sajak, Comic Strip Live , a C.B.S Pilot titled “The Rocky Laporte Show” and His very own half hour special on Comedy Central.

Tony Roberts August 28- September 1

A favorite of club owners for his improvisational skills and quick wit, Tony has tour the nation with his stand-up comedy in all the major night clubs across the county. Tony has also toured nationally with the stage plays, If these Hips Could Talk and Ain’t Nothing like Family. He has also toured internationally with his stand-up comedy, one of his more notable accomplishments was a 2009 nomination from the UK for Best International Comic. Tony has also made numerous television appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET Comic View, and Showtime at the Apollo. In 2010, his one hour comedy special, Wired, aired on Showtime. He has also appeared in B movies like Damon Dash’s Death of a Dynasty, A Get2gether and Durdy Game.

Spotlight on Charity

Adorn Style Show 2013

Adorn Style Show & Brunch Features Fun, Fashion and Philanthropy Sept. 7 Event Supports 27 Harvest Ball Society Charities The word “adorn” has many meanings, but all of them encourage beauty, inside and out. For the Harvest Ball Society, the Adorn Style Show & Brunch is just that – the act of celebrating the essence of decoration and ornamentation. The highly anticipated 2013 Adorn Style Show & Brunch is Saturday, September 7 in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall. The event is sheer fun, but it exists to serve a serious philanthropic purpose. The highenergy runway spectacular raises funds to support charities that strengthen and improve the lives of those in need in the Northland and beyond.

This year, Adorn’s impact will be bigger and better than ever with Saint Luke’s North Hospital as a Legacy Sponsor and with a special focus on Women’s Health Care – in particular, breast cancer. Generous businesses and individuals sponsor Adorn which attracts 800 or more women to see fashions and accessories, and to buy them, as well! The event features the exclusive Avenue of Shops with dozens of fashion booths and boutiques offering great fashion finds. Another memorable favorite of Adorn are the uniquely decorated dining tables, Tables by Design. So grab your girlfriends for an unforgettable girl’s day out of fun and fashion. The theme this year is Seasons of Fashion with professional models in a sizzling runway presentation. Also explore the exclusive Avenue of Shops; marvel at the unique Tables by Design; and savor the delicious brunch. The fun begins at 9 a.m. when the Avenue of Shops opens and complimentary coffee and juice are served. The fashion show and brunch begin at 11:30 a.m. To make reservations, go to: www.harvestball.org/forms/adorn.html

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The Phoenix

by Jeremy

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here’s a hoppin’ jazz joint just across the Missouri River in downtown Kansas City. The Phoenix Jazz Club sits nestled into the corner of 8th and Wyandotte Streets. Along with neighboring Savoy Grill, The Phoenix has been in operation since the earliest days of Kansas City. The club, which has kept the same name since it opened in 1888, is located in what was the heart of the Garment District in Kansas City. The Phoenix ran as a bar and hotel under the management of bartender Frank Valerius and Mrs. Linna Laws for many of its early years. Mrs. Laws reportedly ran more of a bordello than hotel from the upstairs floor of the building, which catered to the bar crowd below. With no prohibition laws in Missouri, bars including The Phoenix stayed open, serving alcohol all night. Musicians would gather at The Phoenix after regular working hours for late night jam sessions that would wane into the morning hours. This year, The Phoenix is celebrating 125 years as a Kansas City business and entertainment icon. I park my car a couple of blocks from The Phoenix so I can take in all the sights and sounds of the area on my way to the club. It’s late afternoon and traffic is bustling with people heading home from work, away from downtown Kansas City. It feels like a kind of metaphor for our departure from another era, to the suburbs of present day. Overhead, I see the sign that reads, “Scamp’s Alley,” and suddenly that feeling sweeps over me, like I’ve stepped back in time. The sign is a tribute to the legendary jazz musicians, one of many such groups who have played at The Phoenix throughout the years. I imagine the guys, sitting outside the club at one of the bistro style tables on an evening like this, working on their next song while entertaining passersby with some deep, bass riffs. The brick building looks the same as it always has, down to the stained glass windows that remain from the original architecture. The picture windows in

front are outlined with strings of red lights and the familiar red saxophone player, The Phoenix’s logo. And except for a short period of about a year when the business was closed, The Phoenix has continually served up great food and jazz music in Kansas City. Inside the club, brick wall interior and lighting are soft and cool compared to the bright sunlight beyond the doors. Happy Hour has brought a decent sized crowd into the club, a regular occurrence at The Phoenix, and this bunch represents many different walks of life. Most of the tables are seated business men and women relaxing after a day in the office or downtown residents enjoying the chance to get out and mingle. From suits and ties to shorts and skirts, they’re all here to savor the food, drink and jazz music.

Millie Edwards performing with the Everette DeVan Trio

I sit at a table near the door, where I can listen to the lively chatter and still watch as pedestrians make their way along the street, taking in the sights. The waitress, a young lady with an impeccable smile brings me a menu and takes my order. I decide on another Kansas City favorite, an ice-cold Boulevard Wheat beer on tap. The Phoenix offers a fully stocked bar with daily drink specials, such as Happy Hour prices from 4-7 p.m. The selection of food offered at The Phoenix is as diverse as the crowd, from lighter fare appetizers like their signature Avocado Fries or Phoenix Flatbread, to Steak Diane or the Big ‘Ol Fish, an entrée of Atlantic Cod battered in Boulevard Pale Ale. As I’m looking over the menu choices, a woman approaches me. “Try the flatbread,” says Nancy Felemonski, a regular at The Phoenix. “It’ll knock your socks off.” Owner Matt Jones has made great improvements to the quality of the food since taking ilivenorth.com

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over The Phoenix in 2008, something the club had lacked in the past. Nancy tells me that her boyfriend, Mark, is in the Brian Ruskin Quartet, playing here tonight as they do every first and third Wednesday. She also tells me about the staff at The Phoenix. “The girls here are so nice and friendly,” she says. “I follow Mark to lots of places when he’s playing, but The Phoenix is by far the best place we’ve been.” I take her suggestion and order the flatbread, which proves a good choice. It’s the Margherita, one of three variations made up of tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese in a balsamic sauce. With a smoky flavor to match the ambiance in this jazz hall, it’s a treat for the senses.

Margherita Flatbread

The club, which has been steadily filling up with people since I walked in is now almost full and the band begins playing, transforming The Phoenix from a downtown bar into a jumping jazz hall. The voices that filled the air before are replaced with light and airy notes from the band. The bartender dances behind the bar and the crowd cheers each song. This venue has been a regular home to many of Kansas City’s jazz community, such as Dan Doran, Tim Whitmer and the KC Express, Lonnie McFadden and the Brian Ruskin Band. Whitmer, former owner of The Phoenix, stills performs here on Saturday nights. Phoenix manager Luisa tells me, “Tim’s always been a front-of-the-house owner. He’s much better with the people than he was running a business. He hated that part of being the owner. Now, he gets to do what he loves.” Lonnie McFadden splits his time between playing here and in Las Vegas, and Dan Doran has been entertaining patrons at The Phoenix for 22 years. And new talent is always arriving. Luisa points to a young man seated up front at tonight’s show. “He plays in a jazz band in high school,” she says. “He came and played here one night. He’s really good.” Luisa is referring to Tuesdays, when The Phoenix hosts an open microphone for any musicians to come and perform with the Everette DeVan Trio.

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In addition to colorful stories from its past, no historical landmark would be complete without a few ghost stories and The Phoenix is no exception to this. Carrie, the daytime manager tells me The Phoenix has its own ghost, down in the basement. Many, including her, have felt that chilling, eerie feeling like hands on her shoulders downstairs. She also talks about a picture taken of Dan Doran in front of the picture window, the one with the logo, only to later notice a ghostly apparition of a woman in a Victorian dress standing in the background.

For many people living in Kansas City, downtown is just a business hub, that seemingly far-away place where you can see an occasional concert or tourists can visit. Recent efforts, though, to revitalize the area are bringing more attention to businesses like The Phoenix, which help serve as a cultural center for music, the arts and entertainment. The Phoenix has survived the exodus of city dwellers, moving to suburban living for over a century while hanging onto their rich history and traditions.

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Histor y

Alexander Doniphan

by James C. Thomas III

he Northland has been shaped to be what it is today by many prominent individuals. In the last few decades a collection of civic leaders have set in motion changes that have reshaped the landscape, population and demographics of Clay and Platte Counties. These civic leaders have made very significant contributions to what we know as the Northland today, but all of their important accomplishments aside, they are and were standing on the shoulders of many civic leaders who came before them. One of those early civic leaders was Alexander William Doniphan. Like many of those who settled in the Northland in the early years of Missouri’s statehood, Doniphan traces his roots from Virginia, to Kentucky and eventually to Missouri. Doniphan’s parents were from Virginia and moved to Kentucky. Doniphan was actually born in Kentucky. His father died when he was only five. This caused Doniphan to go live with his oldest brother in Augusta, Kentucky. Doniphan’s modest inheritance was sufficient to allow him to pursue an education. He attended Augusta College from ages 14 to 18. He studied law in the office of Martin P. Marshall, the brother of Supreme Court Justice John C. Marshall, for two years and was admitted to the Kentucky bar at 21 years of age. Within a year of being admitted to the Kentucky bar, Doniphan found his way to St. Louis, Missouri, then moved on to Lexington and eventually settled in Liberty just before his 25th birthday. Doniphan gained prominence in Western Missouri as a result of his representation of a group of Mormons from Jackson County. Many of the people in Jackson County were upset about the Mormons being present in their county and were committing acts of violence against the Mormons. To address these violent acts, the Mormons engaged a team of four lawyers, which included Doniphan. As Doniphan’s legal career blossomed, he became involved in a variety of civic activities. One of those civic activities was his encouragement of the annexation of the Platte Territory to Missouri. (When Missouri originally became a state, Platte County and the other counties that make up the northwest corner of the state were set aside

“in perpetuity” as Indian territory. ) Doniphan was one of five men who were commissioned to write a communication to Congress seeking to add this territory to Missouri. In 1836, a law was passed by Congress setting the stage for the Platte Territory to be added to the State of Missouri. Doniphan also joined the Whig party in 1836 and was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. But, unlike the career politicians of today, he served a term and then went back to his law practice. Later in his career he would take additional breaks from his law practice to return to the State House, but holding political office was not a fulltime job for him. Doniphan’s career would again intertwine with the

Mormons in 1838. By then, many of the Mormons had relocated to Caldwell County and the surrounding counties. Violence again broke out between the Mormons and the other citizens. Doniphan was designated to lead a portion of the local militia as a brigadier general. Despite the ill feelings and armed citizens on both sides, Doniphan was able to achieve a peaceful resolution and avoid the execution of the Mormon leaders. Doniphan also played a significant role in the Mexican–American War. He commanded a group of militia that joined with a force of regular army troops that marched from Missouri and Ft. Leavenworth to Santa Fe and then on into modern day Mexico. This campaign, sometimes referred to as the Doniphan Expedition, made Doniphan an even more recognized citizen, not just locally, but throughout the nation. Doniphan also was a central figure in the location of William Jewell College in Liberty. A collection of individuals had gathered a small sum of money to build a college. There was some

discussion about where the college would be located. Dr. William Jewell wanted the college located in one location. Doniphan and his colleagues wanted the college located in Liberty. Legend has it that Doniphan actually brokered an agreement to locate the college in Liberty by proposing to name the college “William Jewell College.” Few Northlanders have had a greater local impact than Doniphan. He practiced law, operated businesses, led militia units, served in the State House, peacefully resolved the dispute with the Mormons and played a key role in bringing William Jewell College to Liberty.

James C. Thomas III is a tax, business and estate planning attorney with an office in Briarcliff Village. Thomas, his wife and two teenage daughters live in the Northland. Like Doniphan, Thomas’ ancestors made the move from Virginia to Kentucky to Missouri. The Thomas family still owns the family farm in the far northwest corner of Clay County that was originally homestead in 1832. ilivenorth.com

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“Every one of us is just

one phone call away from being the person in need.”

arlier this year, one Gardner man, a father of four, found himself the unwitting victim of a nightmarish medical affliction that seemed to be the stuff of horror films. It all started with a broken leg, freakishly sustained while he was simply walking down the street. In seeking treatment for his leg, doctors discovered that cancer was the culprit behind his injury. But this was no ordinary cancer – the man was suffering from a form of Osteosarcoma, an extremely rare bone cancer that was causing his body to grow bony tissues in his lungs. His particular condition was so unusual and rare that no local physicians had the expertise or experience to attempt treatment. There were only a handful of specialist who handled this disease in the entire nation, and one of them was in St. Louis. A glimmer of hope presented more challenges, however. Treatment would require weekly trips to St. Louis, and the man had neither the financial means to travel commercially with that frequency, nor the physical endurance to withstand the drive twice in one day. Breaking the trip into separate days of driving would force him to miss too much work and risk losing his health insurance.

Around the same time, a Paola man was diagnosed with an aggressive and very rare lung cancer. His physician referred him to a clinical trial in Detroit, which had the potential to treat his condition, but the multiple flights to and from Detroit were financially unfeasible atop already mounting medical bills.

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These are just a few examples from thousands of people every day who find themselves in situations where life-saving medical treatment may be just out of reach due to the cost of commercial travel, and the failure on the part of insurance companies to pay for travel costs in most cases. In the Kansas City area, the solution to this dilemma is available from Angel Flight Central. The local non-profit organization offers costfree air transportation to those in need for myriad reasons. Operating out of the Charles Wheeler Airport in downtown Kansas City, the organization works with a national network to transport patients and their families to and from facilities where they can receive necessary medical care that may not be available in their locality. In some cases, clients are flown out of Kansas City to specialists in other cities, but people from other areas are also flown into Kansas City for treatment at St. Luke’s, Children’s Mercy or KU Medical Center. Angel Flight pilots will often work together to coordinate legs of flights that crisscross

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the nation. The central chapter plays an especially important role as a central hub for the network. “Even though we’re based in Kansas City, I may be assisting someone who’s route of travel goes through here. There are people who live in Colorado who need treatment in Cincinnati and we will assist. Our client base is bigger than Kansas City or the region. It’s really the entire nation,” explains Don Harper, a volunteer pilot for the organization. The Gardner man with Osteosarcoma now gets weekly flights to and from St. Louis, where he receives regular care from a specialist. The charitable flights not only offer him the greatest chance of treatment for his rare disease, but enable him to keep his job, his health insurance and spend more time with his family by getting him there and back within one day. The Paola man, with Angel Flight’s help, was able to travel to the clinical trial where he received cutting edge drugs for his lung cancer. He is now in recovery. “I flew him on two flights, the one going there and the one

coming back. On the trip there he was very anxious. On the flight back, he had a big smile because the doctor had said, ‘you’re doing great, go back to work, live your life, you have a long life to live,’” says Harper. Don Sumple, CEO of Angel Flight Central, says, “We’re an organization that gives people hope. We’re a small cog in the wheel, but we’re giving them everything we can to help keep them going. [In many cases] people are in a situation like this asking ‘how can I keep a roof over my head, food on my table, clothes on my back?’ When we are able to provide help so they are able to keep those dollars and maintain some sort of quality of life that they truly would not be able to have had if they had to purchase airline tickets.” Brendan Seegas, Director of Outreach and Development, emphasizes just how vulnerable we all are to this kind of desperation and need of help. “The patients we transport are not what I would consider professional welfare cases. They are average working people, and then

His name was John, an eight year old adopted Korean boy, suffering from a rare heart abnormality preventing his blood from getting enough oxygen. He was going to die without an operation. Beyond having no health insurance and the adoptive parents experiencing financial hard times, the hospital simply did not have the expertise to perform the surgery John needed to live. A surgeon and hospital in another state agreed to save this child’s life at no cost to the family if only John could get to their facility. I offered to fly him. I was shocked to see the blue color of John’s skin. As he was carried to the plane he looked into my eyes and with the biggest grin you ever saw gave me a salute and said, “I’m ready for my first flight, Captain!” During the flight, he was cradled in his mother’s arms as she administered oxygen. After landing he brightened up and asked, “Can I have my wings now?” His mother was clearly at a loss for words, and not knowing what to do or to say, she simply gave me a long bear hug with tears streaming down her face. Without a word, they left 21 and I was hooked. That day I flew over nine hours and not once did I regret my decision. Since that day in August 1995, Angel Flight Central (then Wings Over Mid-America) with the help of over 400 volunteer pilots, have flown over eight million miles and have helped transport over 17,000 passengers. As we head into the future, it will be the generosity of our volunteer pilots, donors and supporters that will enable us to “provide free flights for people in need.”

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someone gets sick and it’s one doctor’s visit away from disaster,” he explains. “Every one of us is just one phone call away from being the person in need,” adds Sumple. In addition to easing financial burdens for those in need, Angel Flight Central provides transport for those whose medical conditions, such as a compromised system, makes commercial travel 22 immune dangerous. They also provide ‘compassion flights,’ transporting the family members and caregivers of patients. Harper gives an example of a local family whose son is receiving treatment for a brain tumor at Shriner’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The mother and son reside in Memphis for the time being, while the father must stay in Kansas City for work. The family did not have the means to transport the father for visits, so Angel Flight provided the flight for the father to visit his family for the weekend. “As a father myself I can say that would be really tough, to not see my wife or son for months at a time. So that’s just one way we step in,” say Harper.

across the country, where they can enjoy an environment tailored to them and surrounded by those like themselves for a time. Angel Flight Central stepped in after Hurricane Katrina, flying patients out of the debilitated region to areas where they could receive proper care. Even canine clients sometimes get to enjoy a free ride, as Angel Flight recently flew specially trained ‘comfort dogs’ from Addison, Illinois to Moore, Oklahoma after the

recent catastrophic tornado. The dogs were able to offer furry hugs, and the kind of unconditional consolation that only dogs can give to victims of the devastating event. In total, Angel Flight Central has facilitated over seventeen thousand free flights and covered over eight million miles since their founding in 1995. Just last year, they provided one hundred

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and one charitable flights to Kansas City Northland residents. They rely on the tireless efforts of four full-time staff members and one thousand volunteer pilots, eleven from Kansas City, North. Pilots such as Don Harper are the lifeblood of the organization, giving of their time and their own resources. Angel Flight does not maintain its own fleet, so each volunteer pilot uses his or her own aircraft for the charitable flights. Pilots are not reimbursed for fuel, making each flight an act of astonishing generosity (A typical flight can cost between $300 and $1,000 in fuel.). Harper, himself a U.S. Air Force veteran, supplied thirteen flights last year and logged fifty-six hours of airtime. Of his sacrifice he says, “It’s entirely worth it. I like flying anyway. This gives it a purpose. I happen to have this skill set and this interest of flying airplanes, and I get to use it for a positive purpose.” Sumple is quick to recognize the great contributions of the Angel Flight pilots. “These pilots are truly heroes, because there are people walking this earth that would not be here were it not for them,” he says.

Despite their impressive feats, Angel Flight Central endeavors to help even more people in the future by spreading awareness and raising funds. Community involvement and volunteerism from local residents is essential to their continued success. The Northland already plays an important part in the organization, as residents from the area donated 11% of the total income for Angel Flight last year. Sumple and Seegas entreat the generous Northland residents to continue assisting their mission by volunteering for shifts at the command center and spreading the word about Angel Flight. Says Don, “We’re an under the radar charity, pardon the pun, but we really are. There are so many people out there that could really use our service that don’t know we exist, so our goal is to heighten our awareness so we can help as many people as possible. Everybody knows somebody that can use our service either now or down the road.”

“These pilots are truly

heroes because there are people walking this earth that would not be here were it not for them.”

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A Rusty Horse and a Midas Touch KC Restaurateur Kevin Heaton Shares the Secrets of His Success by Indgrid Flaspohler

he restaurant business has always held the intriguing allure of both glamour and grit for the public. This fascination is highlighted even more by the recent popularity of reality TV shows that focus on the inner workings of dining establishments. ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, ‘Restaurant Stakeout’, and ‘Restaurant Impossible’ all purport to give a behind-thescenes look at the notoriously tough industry of. But Kevin Heaton could certainly tell a few stories and share a few tips of his own. He is intimately familiar with the ins and outs and the challenges and rewards that come with running a restaurant. Heaton has been involved in a few of Kansas City’s most enduring and beloved establishments: Minsky’s Pizza, Stone Canyon Pizza, and the Phoenix Jazz Club. With his latest creation, The Rusty Horse Tavern in Parkville, he hopes enjoy similar longevity and success, while passing on his considerable wisdom and experience to others in his field. Heaton got his start in the industry at Godfather’s Pizza in Omaha, Nebraska when he was only fourteen. While many teenagers take lowlevel summer or after school jobs in food service, few parlay those jobs into thriving careers. Young Kevin seized the opportunity to learn from the tutelage of his venerable bosses, Godfather’s owner Willie Theisen and Greg Johnson, who later founded Minky’s Pizza in Kansas City. “Those two guys were my mentors in the restaurant business,” says Heaton. The Minsky’s concept took off, and Johnson enlisted Heaton’s help in opening the Main Street KC location and the first Minsky’s in Ames, Iowa. Heaton then owned and operated three Minsky’s locations in Iowa until he sold those to move to Kansas City and run a sports bar in Westport. In 1990, Heaton, along with Ron Schoonover, cofounded The Phoenix Jazz Club, which has become an esteemed Kansas City destination renowned for its live music and nightlife. In 1995, Heaton was inspired to bring his pizza passion to the Northland. He

opened Stone Canyon Pizza in Parkville, which remains a popular and longstanding fixture in the community’s quaint downtown. Although no longer involved in Minsky’s or the Phoenix, Heaton takes pride in all of his industry experiences and ventures. “I was an employee of Godfather’s Pizza -- still here today. I helped assist in the opening of Minksy’s Pizza -- still here today. I opened up a jazz club, which is one of the top jazz clubs in America, and is still here today. I’m hoping Rusty Horse Tavern has the same run as all the other businesses I’ve had,” says Heaton. “Building a business is a personal challenge. It’s no different than when parents raise children and hope they turn out well. I try to take something from nothing and see what I can turn it into,” he adds. With his slew of successful establishments, Heaton may seem to have the Midas touch when it comes to opening restaurants. However, he is quick to acknowledge that he has experienced his fair share of failures as well. In 1978 he opened the disco, Reflections, unfortunately a little too late to ride the disco craze. “I caught it at the end of a trend, and then I learned about trending. Disco was going out at the time. After that, I learned that going into an existing location and trying to rebrand it is difficult. I have learned about location, location, location. I have always had success opening on corner locations.” Heaton got a lesson in business relationships from the short-lived Minsky’s on Sixth Street in Lawrence. “That was the first time I’ve ever had more than one partner in a business venture, and it became a partner disagreement and we ended up selling,” recalls Heaton. Heaton’s many experiences in the industry have helped him cultivate his winning approach to restaurant management. “I’ve had my failures and I’ve learned a lot. Part of being successful is having failures,” he says. Learning from others in the business has helped drive his success as well. His Phoenix co-founder, Ron Schoonover, was a former manager of the ilivenorth.com

Edibles & Cocktails Playboy Club. From him, Heaton learned the importance of the personal side of the business. “Ron taught me about the ‘front of the house’-how to schmooze, how to feel comfortable talking to guests. I think the owner is what gives a restaurant its soul. [When] restaurants are not owner operated, [when the owner] becomes more of an office person instead of being with the public, what happen is you take away from the soul and the energy of the place. Energy is the key behind any business.” With the Rusty Horse Tavern, Heaton strives to channel his considerable knowledge gleaned from forty plus years in the business into another restaurant success story. The tried and true standards of quality food, gracious service and cleanliness take top priority at the Rusty Horse under Heaton’s management. Menus are meticulously created and tested with the help of the kitchen managers, and Heaton tries to utilize the best ingredients and purchase locally sourced food. McGonigle’s beef and Grande mozzarella top the pizza at Rusty Horse, and fresh local vegetables from the Parkville Farmer’s Market can often be found in the salads. In addition to quality and taste, each menu item must pass what Heaton calls the “eatability test”: the ease of consuming a product in a restaurant setting. Corn on the cob, ribs, and

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what’s happened is everyone has become a ‘foodie.’ People are holding restaurants to a different standard than ever before,” he opines. Furthermore, Heaton recognizes that recent economic conditions have caused consumers to be more stringent with their dining dollars. But Heaton overcomes these issues by providing positive experiences for guests and focusing on staff development. After his many years in the industry, Heaton wants to pass his knowledge on and help mentor other aspiring restaurateurs. “This has become more about people than selling food. This is about the

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T h e I ro n I c o n C e l e b r a t e s 1 1 0 Ye a r s Potato. A fun word to say. Go ahead, say it again. Potato. Now say it three times: Potato-Potato-Potato. Sounds a little like a heartbeat, doesn’t it? Like the Michael Keaton movie where you chant the title character’s name three times, repeating “potato” multiple times conjures an image. Not of any fictional character, but of the singular vision of the most legendary name on two wheels: Harley-Davidson. Just the utterance of the name commands attention. It always has. Harley-Davidsons are a rarity in the world; omnipresent & ubiquitous. There isn’t a place on earth one can go where the sound of a Harley V-Twin isn’t instantly recognizable. Here in Kansas City, they’re everywhere. There isn’t a day on the calendar that doesn’t end with a “bike night” at one or more local establishments. Of course the motorcycle is often referred to as an “iron horse.” So, it stands to reason, that as it was so long ago, when Kansas Citians would end their day by tying their horse outside their favorite watering hole, the streets of today are lined with the latest American horses.

And, if the motorcycle is truly the iron horse, then HarleyDavidson is the Clydesdale. Big and powerful, commanding instant attention. They’re not the fastest (though, the V-Rod series has certainly addressed that issue). They’re not the sleekest (see also the Iron 883, which looks like it’s flying by, at a complete standstill). And they certainly aren’t the most affordable. However, some things are worth the cost. You simply cannot put a price on the experience. Motorcyle provided by: Worth-Harley Davidson 9400 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 420-9000

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by Paul Marshall Don’t get me wrong…they’re all fine motorcycles. Each one will reliably serve its purpose. But understand this: they’ll never be a Harley-Davidson. They can attempt to recreate the look. They’ve even blocked attempts by Milwaukee to trademark the sound (potatopotato-potato…). But they can never replicate the feeling one attains when traversing the Pig Trail on a decked out Road Glide. You can do that ride on anything, but it’s just not the same. If I need to explain it, you’ll never understand. And the experience is an all-encompassing subculture. Who didn’t want to take off like Jack & Peter? Whose first memory of a recognizable logo was the red, white and blue #1 of Evil Knievel? How many trucks do you pass every day with the “bar & shield” in the rear window? Were you shocked when Jax’s wife was arrested? Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle. It’s a lifestyle. The mythology of Harley-Davidson speaks to a facet of freedom all too often overlooked in America. We crave it. We chase it. And, when straddling a rumbling, shaking Harley, we get to feel it…if only for the weekend. Some people take it to the extreme and claim their sled, hog, ride, putter, scoot or “woman” as their sole mode of transportation. These people see your weekend trips as in some way lesser than their life choice. Don’t feed the trolls. If your idea of a nice little Saturday eschews Bed, Bath & Beyond, there’s no better substitute than a roll out to Lawrence. Turn north until you hit Nebraska City. Snag a Runza. Head east toward 29S, and wave to the trailered bikes making their way to Sturgis. Maybe stop along the way to check out the HarleyDavidson factory on 11401 N Congress Avenue...and have some potatoes for lunch.

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June 29, 2013 most likely doesn’t stand out as a memorable sports day here in Kansas City. If you watched ESPN’s Sports Center, you would have seen that the Royals lost, Sporting won and the T-bones lost by 17 runs. All par for the course for us KC sports fans. However, if you would have flipped to ESPN3 you would have witnessed a KC victory. On that Saturday in June, one of our own was on a stage in Miami. He was by himself—and winning. As you have read through NORTH Magazine before, you know the name Nick Bolton. Nick writes the Fitness and Health section of the magazine. He is a Lenexa firefighter, a personal trainer and a fitness competitor. And personally, he is one heck of a nice guy. For the second year in a row, Nick competed in the Fitness Universe competition in Miami. Fitness Universe is the largest natural fitness competition in the world. In a tough field of more than 60 top international fitness models, Nick took the first place trophy after finishing fifth in last year’s competition. Giving back to the community also is important to Nick. This year, he formed a month-long charity boot camp, during the month of June, with proceeds going to breast cancer research. This is a disease that hit home for Nick when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.

“You don’t really think about breast cancer until it affects someone you love. Then all you can do is think, “How can I help?” In addition to the Breast Cancer Boot Camp, Nick is preparing a fall charity bootcamp with proceeds to benefit Alzheimer’s charities. You could say that Nick’s win couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. It was an intentional goal set by Nick after last year’s 5th place finish. He trained harder in the gym and became more disciplined with his food intake (drinking 3 gallons of water a day and cutting out carbs for the two months prior to the competition). I think the best way to put it is this: Nick’s victory in Miami at the Fitness Universe Competition couldn’t have been achieved by a nicer guy.

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Hold the band with a shoulder width grip. Keeping the elbows close to your sides, pull the band toward the shoulders. Return to starting position by straightening the arms.

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A great way to avoid eating junk food is to enjoy homemade versions of your favorite processed foods. Fast food chicken nuggets are filled with MSG, sugar, gluten, sodium phosphates and other toxins, but not these healthy homemade nuggets. Enjoy these nuggets guilt-free! Servings: 80 nuggets

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3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup arrowroot starch 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard (gluten-free) 3 eggs 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 box Mary’s Gone Crackers, gluten-free crackers, ground to crumbs 1 cup nutritional yeast

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets with olive oil. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Place between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it down to ½ inch thickness. Trim off any excess fat and cut into 2-inch strips. Cut the strips into about 80 2×2 inch nuggets.

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Arrange 3 shallow bowls next to your prepared baking pans. In the first bowl combine the almond flour, arrowroot starch, salt and pepper. In the second bowl combine the Dijon, eggs and olive oil. In the third bowl combine the gluten-free cracker crumbs and nutritional yeast. Take each chicken piece and drag it through bowl #1, dip into bowl #2 and roll in bowl #3. Place each coated nugget on the prepared baking sheets. Bake the chicken nuggets for 20 minutes, then turn the oven on high broil for about 2 minutes to get them really crispy. Serve with natural ketchup and mustard. Nutritional analysis: One Serving equals: 37 calories, 1g fat, 44mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 1g fiber and 4g protein.

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Nick Bolton

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 on-line and in person. He works with individual clients, small groups, and large group boot camps in Kansas City. Nick is a published fitness writer and has been featured in local, national and international magazines and e-magazines.

Twelve Benefits of Fish Oil

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There are many supplements out there that are unnecessarily hyped to promote sales. You hear all kinds of unbelievable claims. There are only a couple supplements out there that really deserve all the hype and fish oil is one of them. It should be in your arsenal because it can do so many things for your body. Omega-3 fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3 fatty acids are very important in preventing and managing heart disease, as well as the following:

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Lower blood pressure Reduce plaque in the arteries Reduce the likelihood of heart attacks and stroke Burn body fat Build and preserve muscle Reduce cortisol (allowing for better muscle development) Reduce the chance of prostate, breast and colon cancer Increase brain function Reduce pain and inflammation (reduce arthritis) Reduce depression Reduce childhood disorders (including ADHD) Improve condition of skin and hair

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Keep Your Young Athlete Safe The Right Mouth Guard Makes All the Difference

here is nothing I dislike more than seeing perfectly good teeth knocked out. It makes me a huge fan of mouth guards for kids playing sports.

I have read the statistics—and seen for myself— how properly fitted mouth guards keep kids safe by spreading and lessening the force of impact to the mouth. This protects not only their teeth, but lips and tongues.1 That is only true, though, if the young athlete is using the right kind of mouth guard in the right situation. For example, pretty much everyone recognizes the need for mouth guards in contact sports, like football and ice hockey. But parents—and sometimes even coaches and schools—often don’t know that injuries to the mouth are just as common (sometimes more so) in other sports like baseball, soccer and basketball.2

Victims of total tooth injuries who do not have teeth properly preserved may face future dental costs of $10,000 to $15,000 per tooth, hours in the dental office and possibly develop other dental problems, such as periodontal disease. So, thousands of kids—maybe even yours—play sports that put them at risk without the protection of mouth guards.

Dr. Keith Hunter, an Australian sports dentist, reported that mouth guards should be of certain thickness, without being bulky. He suggests labial thickness of 3mm, palatal thickness of 2mm and occlusal thickness of 3mm.

by Brenda Bailey, Ph.D. contactus@fredbaileydds.com

A False Sense of Security There is another big problem, too. Even kids who have been told to wear mouth guards often simply decide not to. To understand why, you need to look at the two kinds of mouth guards being used today. The first, and sadly, the most commonly recommended are called a mouthformed, self-adapted, or “Boil and Bite,” mouth guard. Athletes heat these in water, cool them briefly and then put them in their mouth to shape them, using their fingers, tongue and biting pressure to fit their teeth. You are a careful parent, so you probably watch—maybe even help. Then you walk away feeling confidant that your kid is protected. Unfortunately, though, that good feeling is really a FALSE sense of security because boil and bite mouth guards have some very serious drawbacks.

Less Cushioning and Comfort Studies have found that as they are being formed, boil and bite mouth guards can lose as much as 99% of their thickness in key areas, and that overall they have less cushioning than custom mouth guards.3 They also are a whole lot less comfortable. They are hard to keep in your mouth and when they ARE in, they can make it hard to talk and breathe. Some kids even complain that their mouth guards actually make them gag. The result: Tons of kids simply find ways to “lose” their mouth guards or “forget” them in their lockers.

Custom Fit Makes the Difference

Ask me why

The Wrong Mouth Guard could hurt YOUR child!

Fortunately, custom-made mouth guards can solve all those problems because they are individually designed to fit the wearer’s mouth. To make them, we start with an impression. Then we mold the mouth guard over it using a special material.4 The result is greater protection and a truly comfortable fit. Due to the work and materials involved, custom mouth guards cost more, but studies (and my own personal experience) confirm that they are a lot more comfortable and a whole lot more likely to be used than the boil and bite ones.5 And when you think about the possible consequences, which one is really more expensive? If you have a child who plays sports without a mouth guard, or you are worried their current mouth guard isn’t keeping them safe, please give your dentist a call. They will be happy to discuss the best ways to give them all the comfort and protection they deserve. 1. http://jada.ada.org/content/137/12/1712.full 5. http://jada.ada.org/content/137/12/1712.full

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2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/mouth-guards

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Detoxifying Your Body

by Dr. Brenda Smith

Dr. Brenda Smith Dr. Smith, a well-respected Kansas City area obstetrician/ gynecologist, has been on staff at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City since 1990, as well as a partner in the medical practice Ferns, Matile, Smith & Perryman, M.D.s, P.C. She also was a member of the hospital’s teaching staff for 15 years. Dr. Smith performed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Saint Luke’s Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kan., and her bachelor of science degree from Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo. Dr. Smith is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also is a member of the American Medical Association, the Kansas City Gynecological Society, the Metropolitan Medical Society and the Missouri State Medical Association.

Living in a Chemical World

Just Say No to Toxins

Cleaning up a toxic dumpsite is no easy task. Believe me, daily I sit in front of people who have spent a lifetime dumping toxins into their bodies. They eat foods that are not from nature, but are instead a chemical concoction of altered substances and harmful additives. They drink contaminated water, wash their clothes in chemicals, wash their bodies with chemicals and slather their bodies with a cornucopia of lotions and potions that contain chemicals. They also bathe their house, their yard, their car and their pets in chemicals. It’s the modern world and since chemists began inventing new and novel chemical structures to release into our environment in the middle of the 20th century, thousands upon thousands of chemicals have become an integral part of our daily routine. We could talk about how disruptive these chemicals are to the environment (two-headed fish, global warming), but I want to make this personal and about you. How do these chemicals affect your well-being?

After years of observing people and what they do to their bodies, for good or for bad, I can unequivocally say that your body depends on you to keep it functioning at maximal potential. Who put those pesticide-laden foods in your grocery cart? Who poured that chemical liquid called Diet Coke into your glass? Who lit that cigarette and put it to your lips? Who chose the chemical soup of a moisturizer that you apply to every square inch of your body daily? You do get to choose how many chemicals you invite into your personal space. Unfortunately, too many people are unaware how harmful chemical ingestion can be. It’s the reason cleanses for the body are all the rage. We make a habit of dumping toxins into our bodies then when we suffer the consequences we blame the body for this malfunction. To get the body straightened out and back on track, we have devised all sorts of punishments (think starvation diets, purging laxatives, hours of sweating), but often in a luxury spa setting for our comfort. There are occasions when I do think body cleanses are appropriate, but let’s stop kidding ourselves. The biggest, most effective cleanse you can ever do is start to screen what you place into your body. Allow your body the luxury of doing its important business without being bombarded with toxins on a daily basis.

Research has shown (read The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner) that people who live the longest, healthiest lives live in a clean environment and eat clean foods. We can’t all move to one of these fortunate areas on earth called the Blue Zones, but you can decide to create your own personal healthy zone. Don’t expect to look good, feel good and have a longer life if your life resembles a toxic dumpsite more than a Blue Zone. All things chemical are not necessarily evil. Everything in nature has a chemical structure. The problem is that our bodies were designed to recognize specific chemical structures (you can think of them as bar codes) from nature and use them to carry out its daily functions. Unfamiliar chemical structures can be difficult for the body to recognize and use appropriately without disrupting normal bodily functions. Witness the rise in cancer, the disruption of our immune systems, the disruption of our endocrine and reproductive systems, the disruption of metabolism, the disruption of brain function—all disorders that have been increasing since these genetically unfamiliar chemicals were introduced into the world. August 2013

Caution, this is where it’s easy to become neurotic. The world is full of chemicals and you can’t live in a

Health & Fitness bubble. Start with the common sense changes that fit into your schedule, lifestyle and budget. Set the simple goal that you will invite fewer chemicals into your personal space. In my office, I have a worksheet that provides tips for my patients, guiding them in reducing their exposure to chemicals in their food, in their kitchen, in their cleaning supplies, in their cosmetics, etc. To help you get started detoxifying your life, I have included some of my favorite tips and changes I have made in my life. If you’re tackling this on your own, I also recommend reading Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano for additional information. Remember, don’t get overwhelmed. Start with one change and add others when feasible.

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Choose bath and beauty products (the average woman uses 10-20 per day) that contain fewer toxins. I love using organic sweet almond oil as a moisturizer. You can find this at Green Acres Market. Go to www.safecosmetics.org to see how your bath/body products rate and go to www. organicdivas.com to buy great products.

Action Plan for Reducing your Exposure to Toxins

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Choose household products/laundry cleaners that are derived from natural substances. I love the Zum laundry detergent found at Green Acres Market. Go to www. eartheasy.com for more information on good products.

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Choose clothes and bedding that are chemical free (our skin is in constant contact with these fabrics). I love organic beds and linen from Northlander’s Ursula Terrasi’s store on the Plaza.

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Choose non-toxic dry cleaning. I use Hanger’s Cleaners. They use CO2 instead of the toxic Perchloroethylene used at most cleaners.

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Choose to reduce your use of chemical pest treatments and fertilizers. Go to www.eartheasy.com for more information.

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Drink filtered water. Kansas City’s own water supply contains over a hundred chemicals. Go to www.homewater-purifiers-and-filters.com for a variety of filters.

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Choose meat and poultry with no added growth hormones and antibiotics.

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Choose seafood carefully to avoid toxins. Go to www. seafoodwatch.org.

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Choose organic produce, especially trying to avoid the Dirty Dozen (12 most contaminated fruits/vegetables). Go to www.ewg.org to print a list you can carry in your wallet.

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Avoid storing and heating food in plastic. Chemicals in plastic, such as, BPA can leach into your food (just like the

tomato sauce leaches into and stains the plastic). I like Pyrex, stainless steel or porcelain enamel containers for food.

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Owning a Pet Could be Just WhatYour Heart Needs

By James H. O’Keefe, M.D.

ecently, the American Heart Association published a new statement online in the association’s journal, Circulation, that confirmed owning a pet might lower your risk for heart disease. Specifically, the research showed that:

l Pet ownership is probably associated with a reduction in heart disease risk factors and increased survival among patients. But the studies aren’t definitive and do not necessarily prove that owning a pet directly causes a reduction in heart disease risk. It may be simply that healthier people are the ones who have pets, not that having a pet actually leads to or causes a reduction in cardiovascular risk.

l Dog ownership in particular may help reduce cardiovascular risk. People with dogs may engage in more physical activity because they walk them. In a study of more than 5,200 adults, dog owners engaged in more walking and physical activity than non-dog owners, and were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended level of physical activity. l Owning pets may be associated with lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and a lower incidence of obesity. l Pets can have a positive effect on the body’s reactions to stress. August 2013

In essence, data suggest that there probably is an association between pet ownership and decreased cardiovascular risk. What’s less clear is whether the act of adopting or acquiring a pet could lead to a reduction in cardiovascular risk in those with pre-existing disease. The Circulation article concluded by stating that further research, including better quality studies, is needed to more definitively answer this question. While I am a physician and a scientist too, let me share with you what I’ve observed in caring for thousands of patients over the years. Owning a pet does your heart good—no question.

I’m such a strong believer in the benefits of dog ownership that I regularly write an actual prescription for some of my patients that says: “Rx—One dog to be taken for a walk at least two times daily. Refill as needed. Substitution permitted.” It’s also true that dog owners often are more physically active than non-dog owners. They have to be. Their canine companions plead with them to get up off the couch and go outside every few hours, if for nothing more than a brief bathroom break. The chance to take a walk outside, and perhaps play fetch or Frisbee with your dog is often just what the doctor ordered. Adopting an animal, especially a furry one you can pet, also brings out our nurturing side and really does have a positive impact on one’s physical and emotional wellbeing-lowering levels of blood pressure, cholesterol and stress. I and my family love cats, too. They are such intelligent and independent creatures who can be fun and entertaining characters to have around the house. They are also good for eliminating unwelcome rodents!

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But I’ve also found in my own life, and in my patients’ lives, that it’s the intangible, emotional qualities of pet ownership—unconditional love, friendship and companionship—that are difficult to measure, yet can be a powerful prescription for a healthy heart and a peaceful, happy outlook. Our pets don’t judge us, criticize us or ask us for money. They adore us just the way we are. Combine that with the physical benefits reported recently in Circulation, and what more could you ask for? Or course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you to practice responsible pet ownership. Be sure you have permission to own a pet if you live in an apartment or a retirement community, and that you can care for it, providing the appropriate food, water, exercise and love. With those simple caveats, if you’re waiting for a better reason to acquire a dog, or a cat, I don’t think you’ll find one. Pet ownership is one of the very best things you can do for your heart and your soul—even the research confirms it!

Dr. O’Keefe is a cardiologist with Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants, located at Saint Luke’s North Hospital at 5844 N.W. Barry Road, Suite 230, 816-931-1883. To learn more about Dr. O’Keefe, visit saintlukeshealthsystem.org. ilivenorth.com

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They grow up fast! by David Enenbach

Well, it’s August, and that means the start of school. Yea! If you’ve got a child starting kindergarten, you may be saying to yourself (as I know I did), “Wow, that happened fast! It seems like she just came home from the hospital nursery a few months ago.” If you’ve got a child headed off to college, you may be anxiously and tearfully awaiting that lonely drive home from taking or sending them off to college. Or, maybe those tears are from the college costs you kinda knew would arrive one day, but never quite got around to saving for! If you just brought your baby home from the hospital, or if you’re getting ready to send them to their first day of school, you can help make sure your first-day-of-college tears are emotional not financial ones by planning (and that means save & invest!) for college now.

Yes, college is expensive. And yes, it’s getting more expensive every day. For the sake of discussion, let’s use what I know from experience is a pretty good round number of $20,000 per year for tuition, room & board at a public university. All our kids are gifted, so let’s assume they get their bachelor’s degree in 4 years... that’s $80,000 in today’s dollars, and it’s growing! I’ve seen projections for 4-year totals as high as $162,000 for students entering college in 2020 and $369,000 for students who will be freshmen in 2030! That’s only part of the bad news. Today’s graduates aren’t guaranteed jobs in their field, or careers they think they qualified August 2013

themselves for by attending college. But I’d still rather invest in the education! As someone who worked and paid my way through college-with some student loans and at much cheaper costs than today--I know the value of having some skin in the game and having your student-child pay for some of it. But as a parent, I want my kids to be able to maximize their education, have a little fun, and not leave college burdened with tens of thousands of dollars in student loans. Whatever your preference, your portion as the parent is going to be expensive! The good news is, you can pay it a little at a time, and make those payments seem much more manageable. If you “pay as you go” it’s going to cost you $20,000 a year for 4 years: $80,000 in today’s dollars. But if your child heading off to kindergarten got your attention, and you decide to start saving for college now, you can make much smaller payments. Assuming your money grows at 5%, you’d only need to save $3,382 per year. That’s $54,112 of your money, and $25,888 of investment earnings! What if you start saving for college the day your child comes home from the hospital nursery? If you start that day, you only need to save $2,078 per year. That’s $45,716 of your money, and $34,284 of investment earnings. Wait until they start high school, and you need to find a way to set aside $8,377 each year. And that, my friends, is the power of compounding. But wait, there’s more good news for you planners and savers. The great State of Missouri, and the United States of America (remember, the best place in the world to be an investor!) will help you save for college by giving you tax breaks.

Section 529 Plans (named for the Internal Revenue Code Section which authorizes their tax benefits) offer a host of benefits to taxpayers: • • • • •

Some state tax deduction on contributions Tax-free investment earnings Exclusion from estate taxes Generous limits on the amounts that can be set aside in a 529 account Ability to change beneficiaries (if older child gets that scholarship, all that money becomes available to you other child(ren) The ability (with pretty minimal penalties) to take the money out if you end up not needing it for college

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They don’t guarantee you’ll save enough to pay for all your college costs (duh) There’s no guarantee of investment returns (like everywhere else in investing!) You don’t have unlimited investment choices (but Missouri’s plan uses Vanguard funds, generally highly regarded)

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Children and Money: Lessons in Self-Control

Courtesy of David Rainey, CFP

Providing opportunities for children to practice self-control and to learn about saving will help them mature into adults who understand the value of money.

We all know that money doesn’t grow on trees, but do your children really know how to manage it? Making the connection between saving first and spending later makes possible a lifetime of responsible money management. You can emphasize this connection by following a plan of age-appropriate techniques designed to emphasize the importance of controlling impulsive behavior.

Depending on the age of your children, consider whether the following suggestions are compatible with your views about children, self-control and money.

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Why Starting Early Is Important Before teaching children about money, it is important to help youngsters control their impulses, potentially as early as age three. According to a study presented to the National Academy of Sciences in January 2011, a child’s self-control, as evidenced by traits such as conscientiousness and persistence in striving for goals, are strong predictors of success, including wealth, later in life.1 Children who scored lower on self-control were more likely to experience problems with saving, home ownership, credit and money management.

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Buy a piggybank where your children can deposit money that they earn from chores or receive as gifts. A visual chart showing how much they save over time can be a motivator to save more.2 Provide an incentive to reach a savings goal. For example, when your children save $25, consider adding a few more dollars or letting them buy a treat under your supervision. Make children wait until after meals to eat treats or until an occasion such as a birthday to receive a special toy. The practice of delayed gratification can help build self-control at home, according to Mary Alvord, a clinical psychologist and author of Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents.3

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Consider whether you want to start an allowance. Tying an allowance to chores is a matter of debate, with some parents believing that children should not be paid for helping around the house. An allowance is a family decision that reflects your values about money. If you pay an allowance, require your children to put a portion of it into a savings account and use the remainder for personal items, gifts and entertainment.

Ages 13 to 18

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Even if your family has means, consider letting your teenaged child have a part-time or summer job to earn their own money. Require them to set aside a portion of their earnings for personal or college expenses.

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Establish clear rules for curfews and completion of homework before screen time. These practices will help older children control themselves without your intervention, according to Ms. Alvord.

In a few years, your teenager will be approached by credit card companies looking for college-age customers. Now is the time to review the importance of paying a balance in full every month and reserving credit for items of value.

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If your family pays tuition and other college costs, require your college student to pay at least a portion of personal expenses.

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If your adult child cannot find work and ends up living with you, resist the temptation to start paying your adult child’s bills or student loan debt.

Work with a financial advisor to identify opportunities to reinforce the connection between saving and responsible spending. Because starting early and presenting a consistent message will enable your children to develop sound habits that last a lifetime. If you’d like to learn more, please contact: David Rainey Morgan Stanley Kansas City Plaza Office Phone number: 816-932-7867

Source/Disclaimer Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “A Gradient of Childhood Self-Control Predicts Health, Wealth and Public Safety,” January 24, 2011.

Source: Jump$tart! Financial Smarts for Students, “How to Raise a MoneySmart Child: A Parent’s Guide,” http://jumpstart.org/assets/ files/MoneySmart%20Child.pdf, retrieved on April 9, 2012.

Source: npr.org, “For Kids, Self-Control Factors into Future

Success,” February 24, 2011.

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‘Giving Back’ Has Its Rewards

Courtesy of Jeff Holloway

Millions of Americans choose to “give back” to their communities by making donations to their favorite charities each year. In fact, according to the Giving USA Foundation and Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, charitable contributions totaled more than $316 billion in 2012. Qualifying organizations are those that have been granted tax-exempt charity status by the IRS, and include churches, religious organizations, and various organizations that promote education, health and other social services to benefit the general public.

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Direct gifts of appreciated securities- This method conserves the donor’s cash while helping to avoid capital-gains tax on the sale of the appreciated security. Generally, you may deduct the market value of the securities (determined at the time of the gift) on your current-year tax return.

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August 2013

PORTLAND

Organic, Clean and Beautiful Nature by Lisseth Azab

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ello again, my fellow Northlanders! I want to share with you a special little place I still call home: Portland, Oregon. Most Kansas Citians may not think of going to the Northwest for a family vacation or a simple weekend get-away, but we should. Oregon is an exceptionally beautiful state in that region, with rivers, mountains, waterfalls, ocean, beaches, lakes and even a desert in the east. Portland is a unique city that combines the outdoor Oregon feel with exciting urban offerings.

Portland is a nice-sized, super clean city, with very friendly people and a laid-back vibe. You will see little hustle and bustle in this city; more likely, you’ll catch Portlanders strolling through the streets enjoying coffee (it’s big coffee place), listening to live 54 music at every downtown corner, or playing a game of hacky sack with a friend. A visit to Portland must include a stroll through downtown Pioneer Courthouse Square, one of the best public squares in the world. Surrounded by public buildings, upscale shops and hotels, the square is arranged like an amphitheater and hosts more than 300 concerts, events and festivals throughout the year. Northwest Portland, which is still part of downtown, has lots of “mom and pop shops” as well as upscale shopping and dining. Northwest 23rd Street is my favorite part of that area. At first look, it resembles any other trendy urban shopping district; but at closer look, you find an array of these little “jeweled” stores, each one different in color, architecture and size. It’s like a little hidden August 2013

garden, quaint, cozy and green (of course), with trees and plants hanging over the sidewalks and stores. Instantly, you feel at ease and think it’s a perfect time to relax on a patio with a coffee (or even better, a morning mimosa), enjoying the unique beauty of the area. Then, you’ll notice the amazing little shops, restaurants and galleries around you. One of my favorites is a little boutique called Three Monkeys that carries one-of-a-kind antiques, home décor, amazing jewelry (vintage and new), and clothing. You can find special pieces for your home or wardrobe. Local restaurants, delis and coffee shops abound to satisfy any craving you may have. The Pearl District, in the newer part of the city, is much more industrial then NW 23rd Street, but equally beautiful. Here you will find local breweries, high-rise buildings, amazing condos and upscale boutiques, lounges, and bars. The last Thursday of each month brings “Final Thursdays”, where local artists and musicians display there art and perform their works. This is the spot for amazing happy hours, dinner and nightlife. My favorite spot in this area is Flair Walk Boutique which has nice upscale pieces for women. For my husband who likes more of the street wear, we love to visit Upper Playground and Compound for unique T-shirts and super-trendy sneakers. Downtown Portland borders the Willamette River, a great place for jet skiing and boating with a fantastic River Front Boardwalk. On a warm summer day, it is a great place to picnic with your family, watching the bikers, joggers, and skaters. This area also has condos and modern townhomes, shops and restaurants. It’s much less city life, and much more boardwalk life. The Bamboo Grove Grill is my favorite spot in this neighborhood. Their food is traditional Hawaiian barbecue, the flavor of the slow cooked meats amazing. Every time I visit I go at least three times...I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!

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The city life is great, still one of the cleanest city centers I have ever visited. But, the essence of Oregon is a fundamental love of the outdoors and the beautiful environment of the Pacific Northwest. Everyone knows Oregon for the hippies, organic food, and tree-hugging ways, the quintessential image of Oregon. One of my favorite Oregonian outdoor places to visit is Multnomah Falls, a waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, located along the Historic Columbia River Highway. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the city, but well worth it. The falls are amazingly beautiful, and easily accessible. For the adventurers, the mile hike to the top of the falls provides spectacular views of the gorge. Another outdoor place I would recommend is the Hood River, a great place to fish, camp and hike. The mountain water is crystal clear and cold, but wonderful on warm summer days. The very famous Mount Hood has yearround snow so those dedicated skiers and snowboarders can visit in the middle of summer and practice their hearts out. The lovely cabins on the mountain are great to rent out for a weekend stay. The list is endless for outdoor activities in and around Portland. It’s the Northwest; that’s what we do. I hope my tips will inspire some of you Midwest folks to venture out to the amazing Northwest. It’s a completely different experience that is safe, clean and fun.

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Fishing

Liberty Bend Conservation Area 816-228-3766 Access is from LaBenite Park in Sugar Creek on the east side of Highway 291 (south of the Missouri River).

Cooley Lake Conservation Area 816-858-5718 Cooley Lake Conservation Area is 2.5 miles east of Missouri City on Highway 210.

Chaumiere Lake

816-622-0900 From I-35 take North Chouteau Trafficway south 0.25 mile to North Cleveland Avenue. Turn south and take the first road (NE 43rd Terrace) about 0.25 west to the lake.

Englewood Lake

816-622-0900 From North Oak Trafficway, turn east on NE Englewood Road and travel 0.25 mile. You will see the lake on the south side of the road. Turn south off of NE Englewood and the road will take you along the east side of the lake.

Lakewood Lake

816-622-0900 From I-35 take Highway 69 (NE Vivion Road) west one mile to North Norton Avenue. Turn south on Norton and travel 0.5 mile to the lake which sits on the east side of the road.

Smithville Lake (816) 407-3400 Park Office 17201 Paradesian Smithville, MO 64089

Bowling

Gladstone Bowl 300 Northwest 72nd Street Gladstone, MO 64118 (816) 436-2695

AMF Northland Lanes 217 Northeast Vivion Road Kansas City, MO 64118 (816) 454-2695

AMF Pro Bowl Lanes 505 East 18th Avenue North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 221-8844

Retro Bowl

The Deuce at National 6415 North National Drive Kansas City, MO 64152 (816) 505-0650 thenationalgolfclub.com

Staley Farms Golf Club 10310 North Olive Avenue Kansas City, MO (816) 734-3839 staleyfarms.com

Shoal Creek Golf Course 8905 Shoal Creek Parkway Kansas City, MO 64157 (816) 407-7242 shoalcreekgolf.com

Hodge Park Golf Course 7000 Northeast Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64156 (816) 781-8975

Cardinal Hill Golf Course 925 Lightburne Street Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-6522 cardinalhillgolf.com

Excelsior Springs Golf Course 1201 E. Golf Hill Dr. Excelsior Springs, Mo 64024 (816) 630-3731 excelsiorgolf.com

Maple Creek Golf Course 5330 Northeast Oak Ridge Drive Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 459-8400 greatlifegolf.com

Shiloh Springs Golf Course 14750 Fairway Lane Platte City, MO 64079 (816) 270-4653 shilohspringsgolf.com

Paradise Pointe Golf Complex 18212 Golf Course Road Smithville, MO 64089 (816) 532-4100 paradisepointegolf.com

Frisbee Golf

Water Works Park Disc Golf 3500 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 513-7500

906 West Liberty Drive Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-1998

Disc Golf Parkville, MO

Golf

Riverview Park

Tiffany Greens Golf Course 5900 Northwest Tiffany Springs Parkway Kansas City, MO 64154 (816) 880-9600 tiffanygreensgolf.com

National Golf Club 9300 Northwest 63rd Street Parkville, MO 64152 (816) 569-5170

English Landing Park Parkville, MO 64152

200 Mill Street Platte City, MO 64079

Paradise Pointe - Blackthorn 17201 Paradesian Smithville, Missouri 64089

Paradise Pointe - Beaver Creek 17201 Paradesian Smithville, Missouri 64089

Hiking & Bike Trails Prairie Creek Greenway North Trailhead 13300 Sycamore Dr Platte City, MO 64079 South Trailhead 12315 Highway N Platte City, MO 64079 Scenery and wildlife are abundant on Prairie Creek Greenway, located just south of Platte City. The greenway is popular for both biking and walking and includes four pedestrian bridges crossing the creek.

Missouri Riverfront Trail

Riverside, MO Located off of 9 Hwy West, second left after NW Mattox Road. Hikers and bikers will be thrilled with the impressive views atop the Missouri Riverfront Trail. The trail runs from E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside to Burlington Creek. The trail was built in cooperation with the City of Riverside, the Riverside/Quindaro Bend Levee District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Southern Platte Pass Parkville, MO

Joining people and places together is the foundation of Southern Platte Pass. The 2-mile trail connects two cities, three schools, two shopping areas and the Platte County Community Center South. The trail, built in cooperation with the cities of Parkville and Kansas City, travels along both sides of 45 Highway and was partially funded by the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Weston Bluffs Weston, MO

The Weston Bluffs trail follows the Missouri River and the historic path of Lewis & Clark. The 3.25 mile route begins at Weston City Hall and offers a spectacular outlook of the river and many opportunities for wildlife viewing. Six interpretive exhibits along the trail showcase the Lewis & Clark voyage. The trail also provides access to Weston Bend State Park. Platte County partners on the projects include the City of Weston and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Office/Camp Branch Swim Beach area to the south and from within the Camp Branch Campground. Bonebender Trail meanders along the east shoreline of Smithville Lake’s Little Platte arm through hardwood forests and restored grasslands. Features along this trail include: numerous views of Smithville Lake, two Lookout Points with rest benches, a covered shelter area with picnic tables, restroom and shower facilities at Sailboat Cove, Camp Branch Campground, Camp Branch Swim Beach, Main Park Office Storm Shelter. Campground Trail is 2.9 miles in length and as the name implies, follows the lake’s shoreline around the perimeter of Camp Branch Campground. While connected to Bonebender Trail, the Campground Trail is accessible only within Camp Branch Campground and is very convenient for Campground users.

Crows Creek Trail System

The Crows Creek Trail System is composed of two trails: Anita B. Gorman and Cabin Fever Trail. Anita B. Gorman Trail is 1.9 miles in length and is accessible from Collins Road to the north and from Crows Creek boat ramp area the south. In 2007, this trail was renamed after former Missouri Department of Conservation Commissioner, Anita B. Gorman, for her active involvement with the Smithville Grassland Revitalization Project and her long-time support of wildlife habitat restoration. Anita B. Gorman Trail follows the shoreline of the main lake channel through predominately hardwood forest. Features along this trail include: relatively consistent grade, borders 25 acres of grassland restoration, a covered shelter with picnic tables, and access to the more primitive equestrian/hiking trails. Cabin Fever Trail is 7.0 miles in length and is accessible from Crows Creek boat ramp area to the north and from Access 25 at the west end of 160th Street. Cabin Fever Trail hugs the shoreline of the Crows Creek arm of Smithville Lake and is easily accessible from the Crows Creek Campground to the north. The southern half of Cabin Fever Trail follows the lake’s shoreline and perimeter of Crows Creek Picnic area, a less populated area of the park. Features along this trail include: numerous views of Smithville Lake and Dam, 2 lookout points with rest benches, 2 playgrounds, 6 shelters with picnic tables, 12 restroom buildings - some with drinking fountains and access to the Crows Creek Campground Outdoor Amphitheater.

Line Creek Trail 68th street and Gower road

Take the scenic route from Barry Road to Riverside on the Line Creek Trail. This trail winds through the countryside of Platte County away from the activity of the city. The trail can be accessed at Line Creek Community Center or the trailhead at 68th street and Gower Road

___________________ Smithville Lake Trail System Bonebender Trail System

The Bonebender Trail System is composed of two trails: Bonebender Trail and Campground Trail. Bonebender Trail is 6.0 miles in length and is accessible from the Sailboat Cove parking lot to the north and from the Main Park

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Dowdy

Northlander is enjoying his connection to the Crossroads

by Cathy Kline

Art

Cathy Kline Art always intrigued Cathy, so she turned a gift into an occupation. Her murals may be seen widely around Parkville. 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.

Taitsville, 12.5”x18” watercolor

Down the Road, 12.”x18” watercolor

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 913-449-4460. www.cathyklineart.com

1026 Hickory St. 12.5”x18” watercolor

Denny Dowdy, an award-winning watercolorist, is an outstanding addition to the 2010 Gallery in the Cross Roads Art District, located at 20th and Main (formerly Park Place Gallery in Leawood). Perhaps even more interesting, is that Denny has not been painting very long. A golfer, skier and motorcyclist, Denny suffered a back injury and, recalling his training as illustrator, embarked on a new occupation: watercolor artist. This sedentary act would prove beneficial to us all. Denny’s mother had enjoyed watercolors, so the medium was not foreign to him. But he knew he would need to work hard to master it. When asked whom of the masters he admires, Denny answered, “Winslow August 2013

Missouri Farm, 12.5”x18” watercolor

Homer, Andrew Wyeth and currently, Dean Mitchell of Hallmark. Each uses a loose technique.” Denny went on to explain that the overused phrase, “That looks like a photograph”, one of the most dreaded compliments artists never wish to earn, spurs him to produce works that are more painterly. Denny found purpose in his painting. The calmness of his work can only be understood by seeing his art firsthand. It may be the beauty that allows us to stop for a moment, quieting and reminding us that some art is timeless. He allows the conversation to lead where it may. Every artist is looking for recognition. Trends come and go. Recently, I read an article in the April issue of FINE ART CONNOISSEUR, a good resource

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Snow Trees, 12.5”x18” watercolor

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A-Highway Farm House, 9”x28” watercolor

Same Creek, Different Place 15”x22” watercolor

Glenda’s Still Life, 18”x12,5” watercolor

publication for serious collectors. Its chairman/publisher, B. Eric Rhodes, writes, “Passionate debates are heard in ateliers nationwide on whether realism will reconquer the art world someday, on just when postmodernist collectors will realize the error of their ways and begin buying realism.” He continues, concluding that there is enough room in the art market for everyone, and the strongest growth in the audience for contemporary realism comes from the collectors of historical realism. They appreciate quality and technical virtuosity, and enjoy hanging an eclectic mix. I write about Denny because his art is sincere and impeccably produced. Appreciation of beauty is important and the standards met are lasting. These high standards are evident in Dowdy’s art. August 2013

The 2010 Gallery continues their tradition of exhibiting art on a local, national and international level in a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. Artist/Owner Chris Likens warmly welcomes art lovers to come view Denny’s watercolors, as well as the superb works of Mark Christopher Weber, Bob Byerley, and the other artists at 2010 Gallery’s First Fridays. Tim Morrison, manager, urges the artists to think of 2010 as ‘The Artist’s Hangout.’ Denny has three new goals: earn a national write up, win Best of Show on a local and national stage and acquire national representation. His works are impressive and he is well on his way. Currently, Denny is experimenting with loosening up his work. Sounds to me like a tantalizing invitation to come see the results. Does it make you curious as well?

Denny Dowdy

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Movie Reviews

Jim Kline

MAN OF STEEL: 3-D Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 143 minutes pppp1/2

THE LONE RANGER Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 149 minutes ppp1/2

THE HEAT Director: Paul Feig Starring: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy Rated: R Runtime: 117 minutes pppp1/2

Man of Steel begins on the doomed planet of Krypton with the story of Superman’s (Henry Cavill) birth and the reason why he was sent to Earth by his birth parents Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and Lara Lor-Van (Ayelet Zurer). Back on Earth, we find Superman as a young nomadic man searching for his real purpose. Through flash backs we get a glimpse of his childhood and his related struggles as he tries to understand and adapt his physical differences to a world and people much different than those of his native planet. It is where we also meet and learn of his earthly parents Martha and Jonathan Kent (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner) and their role in his upbringing. In his search for meaning, Superman eventually learns of his destiny set in motion by his parents at his birth. He also discovers that a group of Kryptonian survivors, led by General Zog, are searching the universe in an effort to find and destroy him. During his journey, Superman encounters Lois Lane (Amy Adams) an investigative reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper. The two forge a relationship and special bond while trying to help one another. Ultimately, Superman is forced to make a choice between his earthly home and his past leading to a colossal collision between him and General Zog. Cavill looks and plays the part of Superman superbly. The movie is long and focuses largely on Superman’s origin and establishment on Earth, but is highly entertaining from start to finish with a wonderful array of special effects. It is sure to please. Superman fans and I are enthusiastically looking forward to the sequel.

If the opening scene of The Lone Ranger (Armie Hammer) isn’t enough to send true Lone Ranger fans for the exits, the scenes following which develop the Lone Ranger as an idealistic, goofy, bumbling and non-violent attorney dominated by a sarcastic and comical Tonto (Johnny Depp), surely will.

Move over Nolte and Murphy (48 hours) and move over Gibson and Glover (Lethal Weapon). There is a new “buddy cop” team on the big screen – Bullock and McCarthy. In The Heat, FBI agent Sara Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is reluctantly teamed with Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy), a Boston detective, to bring down a drug lord. Asburn, a strait-laced “play by the book” loner who gets no respect from her colleagues, takes on this assignment in hopes of receiving a promotion if all goes well. In a hilarious scene, she has a run-in with Mullins, a hard core, foul-mouthed, down and dirty Boston detective who is investigating one of the same “perps” Ashburn is. The two polar opposites eventually become partners on the case setting up many laugh out loud scenes. Both Bullock and McCarthy are excellent in their respective roles. While the movie does contain a lot of offensive language and crude behavior, it fits the McCarthy character unlike many recent movies which rely on such behavior and language to simply capture some cheap laughs. This not only leads to genuine funny moments, but also helps develop a character the audience actually grows to care about. A funny movie with a sprinkle of tenderness, The Heat is one of the better comedies to surface in some time.

This is not the Lone Ranger or Tonto that I and others remember from our childhood. I actually found the characters here offensive to that memory. That said however, The Lone Ranger is well made with gorgeous cinematography and fantastic special effects. The movie depicts the transformation of John Reid (the Lone Ranger) from attorney to famed law man, his eventual partnership with his side-kick Tonto and their battle against corruption and crime in the Wild West. Those not familiar with the Lone Ranger and others who can forgive the movie’s sins against his legacy and stay until the end will find this movie fast-paced and entertaining. There is a spectacular and arousing ending sure to please even the hard-core Lone Ranger fans.

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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Restaurant Guide The Grille by Piropos

Wasabi Japanese Sushi Bar

Cork & Brew

Asian - Chinese

$$$ Parkville- Latin American 1 W 1st St

$$$ Liberty- American, Pizza, Seafood 8 E Franklin St

Modern American Justus Drugstore Restaurant $$$$ Smithville American, Modern American, Organic 106 W Main St

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

Pearls Oyster Bar

$$$ Ameristar Casino- Seafood 3200 Ameristar Dr

Houlihan’s

$$ Zona Rosa- Modern American 8660 N Boardwalk Ave

Asian-Japanese Tokyo Japanese Steak House $$$ Gladstone - Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi 7-9 NW Barry Rd

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

Wasahi

$$ Gladstone- Asian, Sushi, Teriyaki 328 NE 72nd St

$$ Liberty- Japanese, Sushi 9763 N Cedar Ave

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

Fuji Japanese Steak House

Seva Cuisine of India

$$$ Liberty- Japanese, Steakhouse 2031 W Kansas Ave

$$ Liberty Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian 8674 NE Flintlock Rd.

Kato Japanese

Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine

$$$ Zona Rosa Japanese, Sushi 6340 NW Barry Rd

Zara Sushi

$$ Parkville - Japanese, Sushi 10925 45 Hwy

$$ Zona Rosa Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian 7407 NW 87th St

Taj Mahal

$$ Liberty - Indian 917 West Liberty Dr.

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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

$$ 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 Longboards Wraps & Bowls $$ Gladstone- Hawaiian, Teriyaki 6269 N. Oak Trafficway $$Liberty - Hawaiian, Teriyaki 1173 W Kansas St

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

The Finest Pizza North of the River

Enjoy our full fare of Italian favorites, friendly atmosphere and collection of family sports memorabilia.

Comfort Food Stroud’s

$$ Kansas City - American, Fried Chicken 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

Nelle Belle’s Diner

$ ClaycomoAmerican, Breakfast/Brunch, Diner 150 E US-69

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French Avalon Cafe

$$$ Weston - French 608 Main St

Health & Fitness Café des Amis $$$ Parkville - French 112 Main St

Italian Cascone’s Italian $$$ Kansas City- Italian 3737 N Oak Tfwy

Bravo Cucina Italiana $$ Zona Rosa Italian 7301 NW 87th St

Cafe Italia

$$ Parkville Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse 160 English Landing Drive

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

Tortilla Flats

$$ Gladstone American, Mexican, Southwestern 5716 NE Antioch Rd

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

Luna Azteca Mexican Grill $$ Tiffany Springs - Mexican, Spanish 10004 NW Ambassador Dr.

Minsky’s Pizza

Jose Pepper’s

$$ Zona Rosa Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 7007 NW Barry Rd

In-a-Tub

$$ Gladstone Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 221 NE Barry Rd

$ Metro North - Mexican 511 NW Barry Rd $ Kansas City- Mexican 4000 N Oak Tfwy $ Gladstone - Mexican 5939 NE Antioch Rd $ Platte Woods- Mexican 8174 NW Prairie View Rd

Pizza Dish-Famous Stuffed Pizza $$ Liberty- Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 846 S MO-291

All Star Pizza $$ Burlington Creek Pizza, Pub Food 6100 NW 63rd Terr.

Stone Canyon Pizza

$$ Parkville American, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 15 Main St $$ Zona Rosa American, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 8630 NW Prairie View Road

Leo’s Pizza

$ Gladstone Pizza, Sandwiches 408 NW Englewood Rd

54th Street Grill and Bar $$ Liberty - Pub Food 9251 NE Barry Rd

$$ Gladstone - Pub Food 303 NE Englewood Rd $$ Zona Rosa - Pub Food 7200 NW 86th Ter

$$ Liberty Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs 205 N State Route 291

Paul & Jack’s Tavern

VanTill Farms

The Brass Rail -

$$ North Kansas City American, Burgers, Pub Food 1808 Clay St

$$ Rayville Wood-fired Pizza, Wine 13986 Hwy C

$ Gladstone American, Burgers, Pub Food 4940 NE 81st St

Kelso’s Pizza

Tanner’s Bar and Grill

$$ North Kansas City American, Pizza, Sandwiches 300 Armour Rd

$$ Gladstone- American, Burgers, Pub Food 6024 N. Antioch Rd

Pizza Shoppe

$ North Kansas City Burgers, Pizza, Pub Food 2002 Armour Rd

$$ Liberty - Pizza 8584 Church Rd

$$ Platte Woods- Pizza 6640 NW Prairie View Rd. $$ Gladstone- Pizza 9329 N Oak Tfwy

Pub Food Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum $$ North Kansas City American, Pub Food, Sandwiches 323 Armour Rd

Helen’s J.A.D Bar & Grill

Dirk’s Sports Bar & Grill $ Zona Rosa- American, Pub Food 8132 NW Prairie View Rd

Crazy Olives Bar & Grill $$ Argosy Casino American, Burgers, Italian 777 NW Argosy Pkwy

Rusty Horse Tavern

$$ Parkville- American, Burgers, Pub Food 6325 Lewis St

Conrad’s Restaurant & Bar $$ Liberty American, Seafood, Steakhouse 210 State Hwy 291

810 Zone at Harrah’s $$ Harrah’s Casino American, Pub Food 1 Riverboat Drive

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

Ventana Gourmet Grill $$ Excelsior Springs Burgers, Italian, Steakhouse 117 W Broadway St

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

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Willie Wilson: Northtown Royalty

The Intriguing, Real-Life Story of the KC Comeback Kid

If you are as old as I am, you remember the 1985 World Series and the KC Royals World Championship. We crushed our cross state rivals for the bragging rights to the I-70 series! We had a world championship here in Kansas City, and even though we haven’t acheived that since, we can all remember. And when you go down that Royal Blue memory lane, what a bunch of characters we cheered our hearts out for: George Brett- simply the greatest third baseman to ever play the game, Frank White- eight-time Golden Glove winner and all-around class act, Quisenberry, Saberhagen and Dennis Leonard- throwing major league heat. Last was Willie Wilson, the leadoff hitting outfielder with amazing speed who had a record-breaking 668 career stolen bases and led the league in inside the park home runs.

Many of our Royals Alumni still call our area home, but did you know that the man that batted .367 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 World Series calls the Northland home? Willie has had the most incredible ups and downs of any major league player. Willie experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, sometimes unable to tell them apart. But if you are watching the Willie Wilson story right now, #6 is on one of his highs and things are looking great. If you are watching, you can’t turn around without hearing that Willie is somewhere around town donating his time, signing autographs and “giving back.” But his story wasn’t always so rosy. Willie had reached the pinnacle of professional sports and was a major league superstar until 1983 in the height of his career. And his 1983 arrest on a cocaine charge could have been the defining moment of his life and sent him spiraling downward. Instead, he responded by helping the Royals win the World Series championship, playing a key role in the Series and scoring two runs and three RBIs. Even after his legal troubles, Wilson was on top of his game. Wilson was the first switch hitter since Mickey Mantle to get 100 hits from each side of the plate, and his 13 inside-the-park home runs are the most of any modern day player. In the next month, Willie releases his new book, Inside the Park: Running the Base Path of Life, which tells his story of growing up a son of the south and then being displaced to New Jersey at age seven when he met his mother for the first time. He was a shy child, seeking acceptance in athletics where he was a three-sport star at Summit High School in New Jersey. Drafted by the Royals in the first round of the 1974 amateur draft, Wilson turned down a football scholarship offer from Maryland to sign with the Royals. He quickly made his way through KC’s minor league system, making his first appearance with the major league team just two years later.

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But Willie will openly tell you his life was rocked by the unexpected results of stardom and its demands and pitfalls. You might even remember the news stories about how bad it got for Willie that his major league memorabilia, including his World Series Championship ring, was auctioned off after bankruptcy. Willie will admit that things got bad, but he fought back and is now back on top of the world. In his book, Willie tells a cautionary tale of how a shy young man who never even dated until the 11th grade can survive a post-career bankruptcy and turn his life around to help others with his inspirational tale. Willie is now a fixture in the Northland where he leads the Willie Wilson Baseball Foundation. He hopes to share his experiences with inner-city youth so they can avoid the same missteps he made along the way. I am not the literature critic for this magazine, but I would recommend this book and the story it tells about a great man who stumbled and fell, but picked himself up and is now dedicated to giving back to a community that has always rooted for him. So when you see Willie out and about, remember here is a guy that could just have easily stayed away from Kansas City. It had to be a humiliating experience to go from Major League All Star to filing bankruptcy. But Willie Wilson knows what is important in life and that is giving back and second chances. Willie is demonstrating that same character and integrity he showed us as a Royal in his new effort in giving back to those in need. You were never really gone, but welcome back, Willie James Wilson. P.S. Friends and family of Willie have been collecting money to replace his World Series ring. It is not something that Willie asked for or initiated. And as you would think, it isn’t as easy as calling some jeweler to make one. Permission had to be granted by the Royals to request the original company to produce an exact replica. From what I have learned, it is not easy to get that permission. So let me speak for the community in thanking the KC Royals and the Glass family for showing true character in allowing Willie’s family, friends and fans to give back to him something he so very much treasured. I’m also told that this is to be a surprise for Willie, so I hope I didn’t just spoil it. (And if you would like to contribute: www.williewilsonbaseball.org. I did!)

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