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March 2016

Spring Swing Snake Saturday one of many events planned

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ICM GALA CONCERT

AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS HELZBERG HALL

BALLYHOO 2016 A BENEFIT FOR PARK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PARKVILLE C AMPUS

MAY 4, 2016 8 P.M.

MAY 17, 2016 5 P.M.

Featuring Behzod Abduraimov, Stanislav Ioudenitch, Ben Sayevich and Daniel Veis, Park University’s International Center for Music faculty perform at the renowned Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Help Park University continue its 140-year tradition of student success. Park was founded on access and opportunity. Funding scholarships, enhanced technology and modern facilities are integral to student success.

Tickets are available for purchase at tickets.kauffmancenter.org. Park University would like to thank Audi Kansas City, a part of the Molle Automotive Group for sponsoring this event! For more information about Park University’s International Center for Music, visit www.park.edu/icm or contact Roger Kugler at roger.kugler@park.edu or (816) 584-6484

The evening will feature a celebration on the new promenade between Mackay Hall and Norrington Center, the original Carnegie Library on the University’s Parkville campus. During the evening, premier sponsors will be shuttled from campus to English Landing Park in Parkville to board a riverboat for a cruise down the Mighty Mo. Contact Nathan Marticke at nathan.marticke@park.edu or (816) 584-6200 for ticket information.

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MARCH 2016 Volume 4, Number 1

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Parade and festival planned NORFLEET WINS

Local athlete wins triathalon AWARDS

Community leaders honored FEATURE

Gary Staab Paleo Sculpter

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Snake Saturday Parade and Festival March 12, 2016

The 32nd Annual Snake Saturday Parade and Festival in North Kansa City is considered the unofficial start to spring by many Northlanders. The community-wide event is held annually on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, so this year’s parade is set for March 12th. This year’s theme is “Wee the People.” The parade route starts at 14th and Swift, turns right on Armour Road, then right on Howell and continues to 18th Street. Last year, more than 125,000 people from across the region lined North Kansas City streets for the parade. Parade watchers also visited the Festival, enjoyed the carnival, shopped with street vendors and children played free in a special kids’ area. Mindy Hart, publicist for Snake Saturday, predicted a large turnout. “We anticipate a similar crowd this year. Kansas City’s Fox 4 television will stream the parade live online, and on-air staff will announce the parade. Members of the Fox 4 news team will ride in the parade on a vintage fire truck owned by Dick Cull.” Fast Times, an Overland Park-based band known for their ’80s music is scheduled to perform live at the intersection of Armour and Swift. Each year’s parade and festival provides a safe and family friendly environment to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. More than 6 | NORTH MAGAZINE | MARCH 2016

$1,000,000 has been raised and donated to local charities during the three-plus decades Snake Saturday has wowed the public. Continuing her remarks, Ms. Hart noted that “The Snake Saturday Parade and Festival is known throughout the Midwest as a place to have a great family time, enjoy the fun and see decorated floats and parade participants. We’re proud that thousands of dollars are awarded to local charities for participation in the Rainbow Division of the Parade and through funding raised by the Charity Cook-off.” In addition to the Parade & Festival, other activities occur in the days preceding the parade, starting with the Grand Marshal Celebration on March 3 at Finnigan’s Hall, 503 East 18th Street.. The Grand Marshal and Shamrock Award winners are announced at the event. The Lad and Lassie Contest will be held at the North Kansas City YMCA, 1999 Iron Street, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5. The contest is open to both boys and girls, ages two to seven. The 20th Anniversary Charity Cook-off will be held March 11,, sponsored by North Kansas City Hospital. Craig Jones, the Food Networks’ 2012 Grill Mayor, who first participated in 2013, will be a judge again this year, along with the event’s seasoned panel of judges. US Foods donates the steaks for the competition, one of the ways they have continued to support the event. In addition to carnival rides, Snake Saturday activities for children-include face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides and other youth-oriented attractions. Theater Tech Productions, celebrating their 20th anniversary as Snake Saturday performers, will provide entertainment for the Children’s Stage. Joining the Official Leprechaun Paulie O’Crazy on stage will be Martika Daniels, a one-woman stunt show. Returning performers include Richard Renner as the Vodvill Klown, the Slapstick Circus and the Recycle Cycle. Heather’s Art Garden will headline the musical performances. The Missouri Movie Cars will display cars from Smokey & The Bandit, The Blues Brothers, Knight Rider, The A-Team, Vacation, Twister, Supernatural, Back To The Future, Dumb and Dumber. Northland Festivals, the official organization of Snake Saturday, acknowledged the support of the 2016 title sponsor North Kansas City Hospital. Other sponsors include, the City of North Kansas City, North Kansas City Beverage and Country Club Bank. Organizations who would like to participate in the Snake Saturday Parade and Festival should contact Northland Festivals. Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are still available. More information about the Snake Saturday Parade and Festival, and entry registration, is available on the SnakeSaturday. com Web site or by calling (816) 548-3113. The organization also posts information on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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NORTH Kansas City’s Northland is a great place to work. Our approximately 330,000 residents are in great demand as workers because of their skills, education, experience and strong work ethic. In 2014, Clay and Platte, had reported populations of 233,683 and 94,788, respectively. According to data collected by the Federal Reserve Bank’s ALFRED system, unemployment in the Northland dropped by nearly half during 2015, to lows approaching 3%. Platte County by December 2015 was down to 3.1% from a high of 5.8% in January. Clay County reported 3.3% unemployment that was half of January’s 6.6% rate. The figures are not seasonally adjusted.

Most jobs are in the private sector. In Clay County 61% of workers were working for businesses, 34% were selfemployed and 6% had positions in the government sector. Platte County reported 65% of the employed were in private sector positions, 29% were self-employed and 6% were government employees. Our major employers include Ford’s Claycomo Mo. assembly plant, Cerner Corporation and the healthcare sector, primarily represented by North Kansas City Hospital, St. Luke’s North and Liberty Hospital. In addition, gaming was well represented by casinos and their related hospitality businesses.

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Representatives of nonprofit organizations serving the Northland posed with 2015 Harvest Ball Society president Christine Evans (seated center in green blouse),

Harvest Ball Society Donates More Than $400,000 to Area Nonprofits There were smiles and handshakes all around as Christine Evans, 2015 Harvest Ball Society President, presented checks totaling $404,100 to 30 area nonprofit organizations January 19th at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. HBS members raised the funds by hosting two annual events: the Adorn Style Show & Brunch in September and the Harvest Ball in November. Since 1987, $7.8 million in grants have been distributed to organizations that primarily serve people in need in the Northland. “Our theme for 2015 was Cultivating Philanthropy to Create a Thriving Northland,” explained Evans. “The 30 charities selected to receive funding in 2015 have a life-changing impact on many in need – from the very young to those at the very end of life. HBS is honored to be a small part of all they accomplish.” Nonprofits receiving funding are listed at right. Descriptions of each grant recipient are at http://harvestballsociety.org/

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NONPROFITS RECEIVING FUNDING

• Alphapointe Association for the Blind • Angel Flight Central • Assistance League of Kansas City • Autism Works, Inc. • Carolyn’s Pennies • Children’s Mercy • Clay County Clothes Closet • Concerned Care, Inc. • The Family Conservancy • The Farmer’s House • Good Samaritan Center of Excelsior Springs • Harvesters – The Community Food Network • Hillcrest Hope Transitional Housing and Support • HOPE.wrx • Miles of Smiles, Inc. • MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) • NorthCare Hospice & Palliative Care • Northland Assistance Center • Northland Christmas Store • Northland Early Education Center • Northland Health Care Access • Northland Meals on Wheels, Inc. • Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. • Northland Shepherd’s Center • Platte Senior Services, Inc. • The Salvation Army Northland • Southern Platte Emergency Assistance Center • St. Charles Food Pantry • Synergy Services, Inc. • Tri-County Mental Health Services, Inc.

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NORTH Northlanders in Clay and Platte counties have 39 municipalities where they can choose to live Municipalities: Glenaire Avondale Holt Camden Point Houston Lake Claycomo Iatan Dearborn Kansas City Edgerton Kearney Excelsior Springs Lake Waukomis Farley Lawson Ferrelview Liberty Gladstone Missouri City

Mosby Ridgely North Kansas City Riverside Northmoor Smithville Oakview Tracy Parkville Village of Birmingham Platte City Village of Oaks Platte Woods Village of Oakwood Pleasant Valley Village of Oakwood Park Prathersville Weatherby Lake Randolph Weston

There are 94,966 housing units in Clay County according to the latest U. S. Census; a gain of just over 1,000 units since 2010â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reported 93,918 units. Seventyone percent of the houses are owneroccupied, with a median value for the period of $153,600. Owners with mortgages paid $1,403 monthly for select median costs. For renters, the monthly median gross rent was $823.

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Platte County has similar numbers. There are 40,155 housing units in the latest estimate, up from 2010â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s census count of 39,223, an increase of 932 units. Owners occupied 64.5% of the residential units, and median values were higher than Clay at $186,300. Select median cost of owner-occupied homes with owner mortages was $1,610. Monthly median gross rent was $873.

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Miles of Smiles Luncheon Features Spring Fashions The Brush up on Spring Fashion luncheon to support Miles of Smiles will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. April 8th in the Grand Ballroom at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa in Riverside, Missouri. The cost to attend is $50 per ticket. Sponsorships are available from $500 to $5,000. For information or reservations, call 816-413-9009 or visit www.milesofsmilesinc.org. Miles of Smiles, Inc. provides free dental care to children in the Northland who do not have access to oral health services. The charity recently moved into new offices at 5536 NE Antioch Road. For ease of access, dental care is also provided in schools or social service agencies, church or community locations. Miles of Smiles treats children age 3 to 18. Fillings and extractions comprise 75% of the provided treatments. All patients receive a comprehensive exam, cleaning and x-rays. All services are free to Clay and Platte County children who meet the income guidelines. The Miles of Smiles, Inc. Portable Dental Program began in 2002 to meet the oral health care needs of low income children in Clay andPlatte Counties. Since the program’s inception the organization has provided charitable dental care in a community-based setting to more than 15,000 children over approximately 63,000 visits.

Executive Director Christy May said the dental program is provided by two full time and two part time dentists and four dental assistants. Help for Runaway Children and Victims of Domestic Violence Miles of Smiles partners with Synergy Services, an organization dedicated to helping runaway children and victims of domestic violence. The charity also partners with The Kansas City Health & Wellmobile. Children Can Live Longer, Healthier Lives Recent research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show about 20 percent of preschoolers—children ages 4 and 5—have tooth decay. In addition, 50 percent have tooth decay by the third grade. By the time children reach the age of 17, 86 percent have tooth decay. More than 52 million school hours and more than 164 million work hours are missed each year due to dental problems. Give a Smile! To find out if the Miles of Smiles dental program is scheduled to come to a school or organization near you, or to donate, call (816) 413-9009 or visit www.milesofsmilesinc.org.

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Rainen Companies Break Ground on Phase IV at The Gardens at Northgate Village Cool weather and sunny skies on February 2nd welcomed local dignitaries and developer executives to a formal groundbreaking ceremony for Phase IV of the Gardens at Northgate Village. Ryan Tull, a Rainen executive, thanked the community for their continued support and introduced the teams who designed and will build the new phase. A highlight of the actual ground breaking occurred when 4-year-old Asa Tull grabbed a shovel, donned a hard hat and helping the adults with some experienced dirt movement. The $11 million, 60-unit Phase IV represents the latest and final phase of Rainen Companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highly successful Gardens of Northgate Village project. When complete, the development will include 318 units of highquality, mixed income apartments for senior citizens in the Northland. Located at 3000 Swift Ave. in North Kansas City.

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The memorial on the campus of Missouri Western University includes a replica of the CBS Newsroom that Walter Cronkite anchored for nearly two decades

Walter Cronkite Memorial A Must See in St. Joseph The Walter Cronkite Memorial in St. Joseph is a tribute to the famed news anchor who was born there on Nov. 4, 1916. The memorial is located in Spratt Hall Atrium at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive. Several displays are devoted to all aspects of Cronkite’s life, from childhood and family to the CBS television anchor desk and his passion for NASA’s space program. Interactive kiosks reproduce Cronkite’s news broadcasts, and others contain self-narrated stories about his life. In honor of Cronkite’s 1944 perilous flight into enemy-occupied Holland as a war correspondent, a replica of the flight’s WWII Waco Combat Glider is suspended from the ceiling. The memorial also contains a display of items from Walter Cronkite’s life and career. Admission to the Memorial is free. Large group tours or field trips are asked to make arrangements by calling (816) 271-4100.

The Memorial is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Memorial is closed on major holidays. The Walter Cronkite Memorial was the vision of Dr. Robert Vartabedian, president of Missouri Western State University. Vartabedian wanted to create a fitting memorial to

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St. Joseph’s beloved native son, one of the most important and trusted voices in our country’s history. Missouri Western art faculty members Eric Fuson and David Harris designed the unique artistic display illustrating Cronkite’s distinguished career with CBS television. Funding from an endowment

honoring the late David R. Bradley, Sr. and wife, Shirley, made the Memorial possible. Much like Cronkite, the Bradley family is a journalistic legacy in St. Joseph that began in 1939, when Bradley’s father, Henry, became publisher of the News-Press and Gazette. David R. Bradley, Sr. was born a year after Cronkite, but preceded him in death in 1988. Cronkite died in 2009 at age 92 and is buried in the family plot in Kansas City, next to Betsy, his wife of 65 years.

KALLIE’S KITCHEN

Soup Up The New Year Diet By Kallie Schaefer For many of us, this time of year marks a time of resolutions for the new year and making up for over indulging during the holiday season. We’re eager to change our diet and lifestyle, but we don’t necessarily want to sacrifice taste or comfort. It’s hard to stick to a diet change if the food that is allowed isn’t enjoyable. Having a few good soup

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BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP l 1 cup dry pearled barley l 1 yellow onion, finely diced

CHICKEN & QUINOA TOMATO SOUP l 1 yellow onion, finely diced l 1 tablespoon oil l 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar l 2 garlic cloves, finely minced l 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes l ¼ cup uncooked quinoa l 32 oz. chicken stock l 1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded l 15 oz. canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) In a large soup pot, over medium heat, add the onion, oil and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring periodically, until the onions are soft and translucent – about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, diced tomatoes and quinoa. Then stir in the chicken stock, chicken and chickpeas. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on.

l 4 carrots, sliced into ¼” thick rounds l 1 tablespoon oil l 32 oz. vegetable broth l 1 cup frozen corn l 1 cup frozen peas l 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained

and rinsed l 32 oz. vegetable broth l 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper In a medium size pot, cook pearled barley according to package directions. Set aside. In a separate pot that is large in size, cook the onions and carrots in the oil over medium heat until carrots are soft. About 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in peas, corn, beans, pepper and salt. Allow to simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.

SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI l 1 lb ground turkey l 1 yellow onion, finely diced l 1 tablespoon oil l 1 tablespoon onion powder l 1 tablespoon cumin l 1 tablespoon garlic powder l 2 tablespoons chili powder l 2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed l 6 oz. tomato paste l 28 oz. diced tomatoes l 32 oz. chicken broth l 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced ¼” pieces

In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground turkey, onion and oil. Cook, stirring periodically, until the turkey is fully cooked. About 10 minutes. Stir in all other ingredients and allow to simmer with the lid on over medium-low heat until the sweet potatoes are soft. About 30 minutes.

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Photo courtesy of Casa Bell Construction.

NORTHLAND Construction The Northland is seeing an increase in developers starting new phases of new construction based on the strong demand over the past 12-18 months. When the bubble burst in 2007, new construction came to a halt and inventory levels dropped dramatically. However after a solid selling season in 2015, builders are gaining confidence and increasing inventory levels for spec and model homes. This is great news for buyers. There are more model homes to tour and select from in the Northland. Builders are showing off their creativity with a variety of floor plans and features. Thinking about building a new home in 2016? Stop by some of these great com18 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A R C H 2 0 1 6

munities in Clay and Platte counties to tour models and check out new phases. PLATTE COUNTY NEW HOMES:

FOREST RIDGE Forest Ridge Estates is an extraordinary Italian-inspired neighborhood that features a spectacular setting in tune with nature while including old-world charm. The classic entry combines a water feature, statuary and a beautiful gazebo to greet visitors to this hilltop setting. Homes in Forest Ridge Estates all have barrel-tile roofs, masonry exteriors, carriage-style garage doors, distinctive walkways and driveways with paved stone accents. The first phase has 33 home sites,

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Price: upper $400,000’s+ Builder/Developer: Don Julian Builders, Casa Bella Construction, New Mark Homes, Suma Design and Construction and Homes by J and K Properties Location: Forest Ridge Estates is located just west of I-29 and NW 64th Street, then south at Cosby. Contact: Janet P. Agron with Realty Executives at 816-505-0544 or 816741-3002 Website: www.forestridgeestateskc. com

NORTH CLAY COUNTY NEW HOMES: HAWKSBURY The rolling hills of Platte County host this neighborhood which has been a hidden gem for families moving up from starter homes. The first three phases are sold out and a new phase is launching with 42 lots this spring. Buyers can select from a variety of home styles and floor plans. The new phase will feature mostly walkout lots backing to trees or greenspace. • •

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Price: mid $300,000’s+ Builder: Encore by Casa Bella Construction and Ernst Brothers Home Construction Location: Model is under construction. Subdivision is off Skyview and 104th (west of Tiffany Greens Golf Course) Contact: Audra Heller with Keller Williams at 816-268-6028 Website: www.HawksburyHomesKC.com (website is currently under construction)

THE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB The National is one of the top luxury communities in the Northland with multimillion-dollar homes throughout the community. The most popular homes in 2015 were in the maintenance-provided Lime Stone Road Townhomes. Ten residences are under construction, the model and one home are currently for sale. Plans are to continue building both attached townhomes and detached villa-townhomes. Maintenanceprovided homes appeal to empty nesters and are expected to all be sold by the end of the year. • • • •

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Price: $300,000’s+ Builder: The National Building Company Location: 9362 Lime Stone Road, Parkville, MO 64152 Contact: Chris Powell with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate 816898-3825 Website: www.thenationalgolfclub. com

URBAN NORTH This Refined Developments Community, brings a new concept of living to Kansas City by carefully combining modern and energyefficient homes in a suburban setting. Urban North will feature 24 single-family homes, 4 acres of preserved green space, a playground and community structure. Truly unique to the Kansas City area, no two homes will appear the same. Each home is palnned to be LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR New Homes certified. • • •

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SHOAL CREEK VALLEY’S THE VILLAGE The Village features a one-acre park for residents with a BBQ pavilion for family and neighborhood get-togethers. Many residents like the prime location, which is within walking distance of restaurants, retail and grocery stores. This “traditional” neighborhood will have homes featuring front porches and rear entry garages to bring out the nostalgic feelings of home and family. Currently, there are only 13 of the original 65 home sites remaining in The Village. • •

Price: mid $300,000’s+ Builder: Owen Homes Location/Sales Office: Located off North Oak Trafficway and 100th Street Contact: Karelyn Geiger with Keller Williams 816-616-4630 Website: www.urbannorthliving.com

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Your neighborhood market watch

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NO. OF HOMES SOLD

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Briarcliff West Carriage Hill Estates Claymont Claymont North Copperleaf Embassy Park Hills of Monticello Hills of Oakmont Montebella Riss Lake River Hills Shoal Creek Valley Staley Farms The National Thousand Oaks Tiffany Greens Tremont Manor Weatherby Lake Woodneath Farms

10 15 12 12 33 11 11 25 13 42 6 8 34 26 49 27 6 31 33

270,000 775,000 236,000 384,900 119,900 340,000 200,000 335,000 351,815 639,156 240,000 376,900 290,000 379,000 154,000 279,900 363,000 487,155 210,000 1,050,000 307,000 445,000 313,500 1,250,000 229,900 653,293 285,500 1,450,000 224,900 525,000 340,000 635,000 315,000 550,000 116,000 603,000 300,000 485,000

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478,750 106 297,227 75 201,233 132 267,746 16 460,485 177 324,541 84 337,182 116 210,631 66 425,973 102 444,538 87 361,833 110 673,004 146 392,690 144 552,747 178 376,966 136 444,808 92 423,083 93 310,991 99 365,654 77

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MOVIE REVIEWS

DEADPOOL ★★ ½

DIRTY GRANDPA ★

BROOKLYN ★★★★★

Rated: R Runtime: 108 min.

Rated: R Runtime: 142 min.

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 111 min.

Wade Davis (Ryan Reynolds) is a Special Forces veteran who has recently found love. Shortly after becoming engaged however, he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. While trying to grasp this tragic setback he is approached by a company promising a potential cure with a new radical treatment. Having little alternative Wade decides to move forward with the process. The treatment not only cures the cancer but provides Wade with superhuman strength. Unfortunately he is also permanently disfigured by the process. Adopting the name Deadpool and donning a red and black costume he abandons his fiancé and decides to use his newly acquired power and strength to exact revenge upon those he feels are responsible for his disfigurement. Deadpool is a well-made movie with excellent special effects and plenty of action and humor. It is also extremely violent. I am not familiar with this particular comic book character but judging from the audience reaction the movie seemed to please those who are. For me however the movie was not that entertaining. A humorous approach to graphic violence in a comic book is one thing but effectively translating that to the big screen (which this movie does) provides for some disturbing viewing. For those looking for this kind of entertainment this movie offers a solid return on your investment. For others I would recommend spending your money and time elsewhere.

Dick (Robert De Niro) has just lost his wife. Among the family members attending her funeral is Dick’s grandson Jason Kelly (Zack Efron). Jason has had no relationship with his grandfather largely because his father has been estranged form Dick and doesn’t have much use for him. Shortly after the funeral Jason is tricked into a roadtrip with the manipulative Dick who is determined to “sow some wild oats” as they journey to spring break in Florida. I was skeptical about this movie but with Robert De Niro one of our most treasured actors, starring I was hoping that seeing this movie would dispel my skepticism. I was terribly wrong! While the movie tries to provide an enduring message about family relationships and facing mortality, it fails miserably. What was De Niro thinking? Accepting this role in my opinion is not only disappointing to his fans but an affront to his illustrious acting career. Dirty Grandpa is easily one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time.

Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan) decides to immigrate from her Irish home to Brooklyn in the hopes of a better life. She reluctantly leaves behind her mother and sister. Eilis must now find her own way in 1950s America as she tries to assimilate to a new culture and life style. She soon meets an Italian young man and the two slowly develop a relationship despite his family’s view of the Irish. Just as their romance blossoms into a serious relationship, Eilis is forced to return home because of a family tragedy. While home she is reminded of all she loves and misses of Ireland and her friends and family there. Complicated by the interest show in her by a local she soon finds herself torn between two countries and two men. Brooklyn is beautifully told with superb acting including a best actress nominated performance by Ronan. It is an emotional story of love. Love of family, love of country and the love between man and woman. It is a story that all can relate to in some way. Nominated for best picture and one of my favorites for 2015, Brooklyn is a must see.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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

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way and at Zona Rosa off I-29. The latest numbers for annual retail sales in Clay County, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, was $3,366,942,000. Of that amount, $822,122,000 was for accommodation and food purchases. Retail sales per capita was $15,427 per year. Platte County reported an annual total of $1,737,430,000 in retail sales, with $465,596,000 of that total as spending for accommodations and food. Annual retail spending per year was $19,821 per capita.

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Making New Memories in St. Joseph By St. Joseph, MO Visitors Bureau We are so thrilled to partner with North Magazine and share with you the creative renaissance that is currently happening in St. Joseph. With unique museums, Broadway-caliber performances, and public art sprinkled throughout the entire community, there is always something new to experience a mere 30 miles north of the Northland. MISSOURI THEATER Opening in June of 1927, guests entered the beautiful Missouri Theater for just twenty-five cents to see Rough House Rosie. Though silent films are long gone, the theater’s plush seats, ornate chandeliers and exquisite plaster work is now the center of performance arts in St. Joseph. Throughout

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art and murals are planned for the upcoming years in the downtown area. ART GALLERIES Recently, two new art galleries have emerged downtown to help round out the visual arts scene. The Glass Eye Gallery, located inside Tobaison Stained Glass Studio, features one-of-a-kind work for sale by local artists. The International Trucking Company Gallery is a rustic, start-up showroom that allows local, regional, and national artists to showcase their work during weekend shows. Other locations that often showcase local and regional art include The Paradox Theatre, the Griffey School for the Arts, Mitchell Park Art Association, Cafe’ Pony Espresso and several other businesses downtown that regularly participate in First Saturdays each month.

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With the hope of establishing a public art museum in St. Joseph, the League acquired the William Merritt Chase painting, A Venetian Balcony. This purchase, made in 1915 with funds raised at performances, teas and a special showing of the painting in a local department store, became the first work in the Museum’s collection. The League opened the Albrecht Gallery in 1966 in the former home of Mr. and Mrs. William Albrecht. At the initiation of a major building expansion in 1991, the Museum became The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, honoring the patronage of Mr. R. Crosby Kemper. Through the generosity of the Kemper family and foundations, and many other enthusiastic supporters, the Museum’s collection has grown to include colonial portraits, a rich holding of American landscape paintings, as well as distinguished examples of American Impressionism.

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from franchised fast food to some of the top-rated culinary experiences in the entire Kansas City metropolitan area. Several Northland restaurants have established national reputations. Visitors and locals rave about the trendy cuisine at Justus Drugstore in Smithville, the fabulous fried chicken at Stroud’s and Jim Chappell’s one-ofa-kind combo Restaurant and Sports Museum in North Kansas City. The Northland is replete with indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment venues. Museums, art galleries, historic places dot the area. Outdoor sports, parks and playgrounds offer a wide variety of nearby things to do and see. Many major and minor league sports teams proudly call Kansas City home. The World Series Champion Royals the Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC Soccer Club all have players and staff that call the Northland home. Northlanders also enjoy watching their neighbors who are members of the Kansas City T-Bones baseball club and the Missouri Mavericks hockey team. A bit farther north are adventures and attractions in St. Joseph, the starting point for the nation’s Pony Express.

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Rachel Norfleet Wins Boulder Ironman

Rachel Norfleet has clearly demonstrated that “fleet” is an appropriate ending to her surname. The Northland resident won her age category in an Ironman competition held recently in Boulder, Co. The win qualifies her to compete this October for what is considered the world’s biggest Ironman event in Kona, Hawaii. The Boulder Ironman competition included a 2-1/2 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and 26-mile marathon. Rachel won first place in her age group (18-24) and was the 19th woman to cross the finish line. She placed 184th in a field of 2,500 men and women who participated. Rachael’s hope was to finish the grueling race in 13 hours. She beat that goal by almost 2 hours, finishing in 11 hours, 8 minutes. Ninety-one percent of those who entered the competition actually finished. The event started at 6:25 a.m. and there were still people crossing the finish line at midnight. Rachel finished at about 5:40 p.m. Rachael is a 2012 graduate of Park Hill South and is enrolled at the UMKC School of Nursing this fall. She will be taking a few days away from studies to compete in Kona. She resides in the Riss Lake community with her parents.

Rachel Norfleet (left) rides the bike on the cycling portion of the Ironman around mile 100. (Below) She runs a portion of the 26 mile course.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony held on February 2nd, 2016 for the Fourth Phase of The Gardens at Northgate Village - A 55+ Apartment Community The Gardens at Northgate Village is happy to announce the groundbreaking of the fourth phase of the community. The first phase of The Gardens was completed in 2005. Since that time, as demand for high quality, affordable urban senior housing, the development has expanded twice, to include a second phase in 2008 and a third phase in 2013, and now totals 258 homes. Phase 4 will provide 60 more apartment style homes, bringing the total over the four phases to 318. Phase 4 will consist of 20 one-bedroom apartments, 12 of which include a den, and 40 two-bedroom apartments, plus a fitness center, library, game room and community room. Pre-leasing is set to begin in Spring 2016. The Rainen Companies are the owners and developers of Phase 4. The project architect is Yaeger Architecture, Inc. and the general contractor is Straub Construction Co., Inc. Financing is being provided by US Bank and the Missouri Housing Development Commission, and US Bank Community Development Corporation is providing the tax credit investment. The City of North Kansas City provided the land for the development. For more information, please visit www.gardensatnorthgate.com or call us at 816-471-4222.

RESTAURANT GUIDE MODERN AMERICAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China Wok $ Zona Rosa 6048 NW Barry Rd.

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

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

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

Taj Mahal $$ Liberty 917 W. Liberty Dr. Saffron Indian Restaurant $$ Zona Rosa 8140 NW Prairie View Rd. BARBECUE Smokehouse Barbecue $$ Gladstone 6304 N. Oak St. $$ Zona Rosa 8451 NW Prairie View Rd. Barbecue, steakhouse Smokin’ Guns BBQ $$ North Kansas City 1218 Swift Ave. Barbecue Dickey’s Barbeque Pit $$ Liberty 66 S. 291 Hwy. Barbecue

Hawg Jaw BBQ $$ Riverside 4403 NW Gateway Ave. Barbecue Smokebox BBQ Cafe $$ Tiffany Springs 10020 NW Ambassador Dr. American, barbecue BURGERS, WRAPS, SANDWICHES Longboards Wraps & Bowls $$ Gladstone 6269 N. Oak Trafficway $$ Liberty 1173 W. Kansas St. Hawaiian, Teriyaki Jersey Boyz $ North Kansas City 315 Armour Rd. Sandwiches, subs

Little Store & Deli $ North Kansas City 2107 Knox Breakfast/brunch, burgers, sandwiches, subs

COMFORT FOOD Stroud’s $$ Kansas City 5410 NE Oak Ridge Rd. American, fried chicken

Philly Time $ Briarcliff Village 4151 N. Mulberry Dr. American, burgers, sandwiches LC’s Hamburgers Etc. $ Platte Woods 7612 NW Prairie View Rd. Hayes Hamburger & Chili $ Gladstone 2502 NE Vivion Rd.

Corner Cafe $ Riverside 4541 NW Gateway Ave. $$ Liberty 8301 NE Flintlock Rd. American, breakfast/ brunch, dinner Roxanne’s Cafe $ Parkville 6264 Lewis Dr. American, breakfast/ brunch Nelle Belle’s Diner $ Claycomo 150 E. US 69 Hwy. American, breakfast/ brunch, dinner

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

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$$ Liberty 921 W. Liberty Dr.

Avalon Cafe $$$ Weston 608 Main St.

El Maguey $ Gladstone 7831 N. Oak Tfwy.

Cafe des Amis $$$ Parkville 112 Main St.

Tortilla Flats $$ Gladstone 3716 NE Antioch Rd. American, Mexican, Southwestern

ITALIAN Cascone’s Italian $$$ Kansas City 3737 N. Oak Tfwy. Italian Bravo Cucina Italiana $$ Zona Rosa 7301 NW 87th St. Italian Cafe Italia $$ Parkville 160 English Landing Drive Italian, seafood, steakhouse MEXICAN Ixtapa Mexican Cuisine $$ Zona Rosa 7130 NW Barry Rd. Margarita’s North $ Gladstone 7013 N. Oak Tfwy. Rancho Grande Cantina $ Parkville 11015 NW MO-45

Luna Azteca Mexican Grill $$ Tiffany Springs 10004 NW Ambassador Drive $$ Burlington Creek 5918 NW 63rd Terr. Mexican, Spanish Jose Pepper’s $ Briarcliff Village 4125 N. Mulberry Dr. In-a-Tub $ Kansas City 4000 N. Oak Tfwy. $ Platte Woods 8174 NW Prairie View Rd. PIZZA Stone Canyon Pizza $$ Parkville 15 Main St. $$ Zona Rosa 8630 NW Prairie View Rd. American, pizza, sandwiches, subs

Leo’s Pizza $ Gladstone 408 NW Englewood Rd. Pizza, sandwiches Minsky’s Pizza $$ Zona Rosa 7007 NW Barry Rd. $$ Gladstone 221 NE Barry Rd. $$ Liberty 205 N. State Route 291 Italian, pizza, sandwiches, subs Van Till Farms $$ Rayville 13986 Hwy. C Wood-fired pizza, wine Kelso’s Pizza $$ North Kansas City 300 Armour Rd. American, pizza, sandwiches Pizza Shoppe $$ Liberty 8584 Church Rd. $$ Platte Woods 6640 NW Prairie View Rd. $$ Gladstone 9329 N. Oak Tfwy. PUB FOOD Chappell’s Restaurant & Sports Museum $$ North Kansas City 323 Armour Rd. American, pub food, sandwiches

54th Street Grill and Bar $$ Liberty 9251 NE Barry Rd. $$ Gladstone 303 NE Englewood Rd. $$ Zona Rosa 7200 NW 86th Terr. Pub food Paul & Jack’s Tavern $$ North Kansas City 1808 Clay St. American, burgers, pub food The Brass Rail $ Gladstone American, burgers, pub food 4940 NE 81st St. Tanner’s Bar and Grill $$ Gladstone 6024 N. Antioch Rd. American, burgers, pub food Helen’s J.A.D. Bar and Grill $ North Kansas City 2002 Armour Rd. Burgers, pizza, pub food Dirk’s Sports Bar and Grill $ Zona Rosa 8132 NW Prairie View Rd. American, pub food

Eighty Eight at The Elms $$$$ Excelsior Springs 401 Regent St. Mediterranean, Modern AmericanPiropos $$$$ Briarcliff Village 4141 N. Mulberry Dr. Latin American, Argentina, steakhouse

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

Shields Manor Bistro $$$$ Platte City 121 Main St. American, seafood, steakhouse

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

Bonefish Grill $$$ Burlington Creek 6334 N. Lucern Ave. American, seafood

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

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

Brick House Cafe & Pub $$ Smithville 111 N. Bridge St. American, burgers

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

Nick & Jake’s $$ Parkville 6325 Lewis Dr. American, pub food

Cork & Brew $$$ Liberty 8 E. Franklin St. American, pizza, seafood

STEAKHOUSES Justus Drugstore Restaurant $$$$ Smithville 106 W. Main St. American, Modern American, organic

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Pearls Oyster Bar $$$ Ameristar Casino 3200 American Dr. Seafood

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Chef Justus Gets Beard Nomination

Jonathan Justus of Justus Drugstore is one of only two Kansas City area chefs nominated in February as a semi-finalist for Best Chef Midwest honors by the James Beard Foundation. The Justus name has been known in the Smithville area for decades. The building that now houses the restaurant was the family’s actual drugstore in the 1950s. The town’s Cub Scouts of the 1940s will remember Jonathan’s mother as their Den Mother. In a well-publicized dispute, Justus successfully battled the state’s pharmacy regulators over use of “drugstore” as part of the restaurant’s name. The Beard foundation will announce final nominees March 15, and the winners will be announced May 2 during the James Beard Awards Gala at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The restaurant is located at 106 W. Main St., Smithville.

Jonathan and wife Camille Eklof (Top) founded Justus Drugstore. (Below) Jonathan works with his culinary team to create signature dishes.

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Myths of diet and heart disease Despite many treatments available for cardiovascular disease (CVD), heart disease remains the number one killer. High blood pressure and high blood fats are the most prevalent risk factors for CVD throughout the world. Numerous myths abound regarding diet and CVD. Can a change in diet change the course of CVD? Let’s take a look at some recent thoughts. MYTH: CHOLESTEROL IS BAD Truth: Cholesterol is essential for bodily functions including formation of hormones, bile acids for breaking down food, and fats important for brain and nervous system. Although heart disease in isolated, rural societies has been credited to low cholesterol levels, it may be possible that these individual’s diets (mainly plant based) and lifestyles (active) may be protective. It may never be known for certain which one (or both) are responsible for preventing CVD in these persons, however evidence indicates lowering cholesterol does not consistently lower death from heart disease. MYTH: HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL IS THE CAUSE OF CVD. Truth: Cholesterol may be associated with CVD, but that does not prove causation. Other factors including inflammation, obesity, genetics, and the standard American diet are implicated. In numerous studies, the Mediterranean diet has consistently lowered cardiovascular events and mortality while not always lowering cholesterol levels. Although we can’t change our genes, epigenetic studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can favorably alter the expression of genes associated with heart disease and other diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. MYTH: SATURATED FAT IS DANGEROUS. Truth: Results of studies have been conflicting regarding the role of saturated fat intake on the progression of heart disease. Trans fats appear to be a bigger concern as they raise bad, LDL, cholesterol and lower good, HDL, cholesterol. MYTH: A HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE, LOW FAT DIET PROTECTS YOU FROM HEART DISEASE. Truth: Diets that substitute carbohydrates, particularly simple sugars, for saturated and mono unsaturated fat may increase the risk for heart disease by increasing the bad blood fats – LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which are sent from the liver, along with cholesterol, into the blood. MYTH: EGGS ARE FORBIDDEN IF YOU ARE WATCHING YOUR CHOLESTEROL. Truth: Eggs, when eaten in moderation, are part of a healthy diet. They are high in protein, low in fat, and contain essential nutrients that help us to stay healthy. BOTTOM LINE The Standard American Diet (SAD), high in animal fats, saturated fat and trans fats, low in fiber and complex carbohydrates, and highly processed are known to contribute to health challenges experienced by Americans and throughout the world.

For overall heart health and disease prevention, the Mediterranean diet (we’re not talking Greek and Italian restaurants here) featuring foods grown near the Mediterranean Sea and an active lifestyle provides all the necessary components. The diet includes foods prepared without added fats and sugars: whole grains; vegetables; fresh whole fruits; olives and olive oil (the one exception to fats); nuts, beans, legumes and seeds containing healthy fats and fiber; herbs and spices with health promoting antioxidants; cheese and yogurt in moderation; eggs; fish and shellfish; red meat - no more than 4 ounces - per week and poultry; and, red wine in moderation. Following the Mediterranean diet is not only healthful and flavorful; it is naturally lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. Maintaining the Mediterranean diet means you will be eating protective nutrients as well – fiber, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids and a myriad of antioxidants.

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NORTHLAND EVENTS A NIGHT OF JESTERS AND JAZZ FEATURING QUIXOTIC AND TIM WHITMER AND THE KC EXPRESS

April 1, 2016 6pm Patron party, 7pm main event Multiple sponsorship packages; Individual tickets $100 Courtyard Kansas City at Briarcliff, 4000 N Mulberry Drive, KCMO 64116 Dinner, live auction and entertainment with a view of beautiful downtown Kansas City.gmail.com to benefit the St. Luke’s North Hospital’s Center for Women’s Care and the Integrated breast health program. For more Information go to saintlukesgiving.org/ imagine for more information Contact: Jan Kauk jkauk@saint-lukes.org 816-880-6258

Quixotic and Imagine-A Night of Jesters and Jazz Steering Committee (Pictured left to right, front row) Jolene Shaw, Bonnie Smith, Twyla Wilson, John Wilson, Michelle Smith, Brian Smith, Lisa Cole, Don Cole, M.D. (Back Row) Jan Kauk, Matt Wenzel, Aimee Paine, Ashley Wilson Emmons, Christine Pirtle (Not Pictured )Gayle Ambrose, Tom Brown, Michelle Dew, M.D., Nora Hildreth, Gina Lawson M.D., Elizabeth Lester, Gerry Rhodes, Irwin Herrero

LUNCH & LEARN: EXERCISE & AGING: MEDICINE FOR EVERYONE

Friday., March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m North Kansas City YMCA; Samantha Fawcett, MD talks about how exercise helps us age better and improves overall quality of life. Free; lunch provided, register at nkch.org.

KCI CORRIDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Saturday. March 19, 10:00 a.m. to noon Platte County Resource Center 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Monday, Nov. 16, 5:30-7 p.m. North Kansas City Parks & RecreationCost: free; MackenPark Festival Pavilion and surrounding grounds KC Wolf visits 10:30 to 11:30. Age group egg hunt at 11 a.m. Also magic show, food trucks, carnival games and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

BONE-ANZA

Saturday., March 19, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. . North Kansas City Parks & Recreation Waggin’ Trail Dog Park, North Kansas City $5 gate registration per pooch. Activities include prize drawings, vendors with trends in dog care; Small and large dog bone-filled egg hunt for 500 eggs at 1:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny is available for pictures.

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CHEMO BRAIN & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT

Monday., March 28 5:30 to 7 p.m. North Kansas City Hospital Medical Plaza North, Suite 210 Chemo brain describes thought and memory problems that sometimes occur with cancer treatment. Free. Space is limited, register at gildasclubkc.org.

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Friday., April 15 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. North Kansas City YMCA; 1999 Iron Street in North Kansas City. Chris Formen, MD, discusses how 3-D technology helps doctors detect more and smaller cancers. Lunch provided. Register at nkch.org.

A TOUCH OF JAZZ!

Saturday., April 16 5:30-10:30 pm. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa, Riverside Northland Shepherd’s Center’s gala fundraiser helps support enrichment programs & services for senior adults in the Northland. Jim & Julie Iverson, of Antioch Printing are honorary event chairs. Tickets $80 for dinner, auctions, dancing, and entertainment by the James Rojas Band. Call 816-452-4536 or email rebecca@ northlandsc.org.

WOMEN & HEART DISEASE

Thursday., April 21 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N Holmes St. The symptoms of heart disease in women can be different from men. Dr. Rajya Malay discusses science behind the symptoms, risk factors and how to take better care of your heart. Free, lunch provided. Register at nkch.org.

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Saturday, April 23 10 Richards Rd, Kansas City, Mo. Benefit for Harvesters. 5:30-7:00 p.m. check-in, museum open. Dance lessons 6:15-6:45 p.m. Dance 7:00-10:00 p.m. to Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. Vintage WWII and other military uniforms, vintage 40’s attire and TWA uniforms welcome, but not required. Cash bar, no outside alcohol allowed. Light snacks provided, ok to bring picnic or appetizers. $25 before April 20th, $30 at the door. Call 816-234-1011 or email twamuseum@gmail.com.

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Saturday. & Sunday., April 29-30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Avondale Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Road, Kansas City, MO 64117 Questions: call church office 816.452.3518.

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established in 1849 with a $10,000 endowment from William Jewell, is a private four-year liberal arts college that has enrolled 1,046 undergraduates for 2016. Forty academic majors are available for Bachelor of Arts degrees. Each year more than 5,400 students start their future at Maple Woods Community College, the Northland location for one of five campuses of Kansas Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metropolitan Community College. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, when founded in 1957, became the sixth seminary established by the Southern Baptist Convention. Located in Kansas City, North, on a 220-acre wooded campus, the Seminary has over 120 campus dorms and apartments to house students preparing for the ministry.

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Veterans Honored at Flag Raising Ceremony Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently hosted a flag raising ceremony for residents who are veterans of the nation’s military services. Twenty-four veterans who live at the facility were joined by 15 family members and spouses. Riverside Police and Fire Departments, Mayor Kathy Rose and VFW Post 5606 participated in the ceremonies. The flag was donated by the VFW and a member of the Riverside Police and Fire Department raised the flag. Mayor Rose, who has family members that are veterans, spoke about her appreciation for veterans who serve and protect our nation’s freedoms. God Bless America was sung and the VFW representative lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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The facility’s interim executive director Carleton Beatty, asked for a moment of silence for those that have lost their lives and for those currently serving on active duty at home and abroad. Beatty is a 6-year Navy veteran and a former Kansas City police officer.

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Community Leaders Honored at Northland Regional Chamber’s Annual Banquet Kirk Davis, the long-serving City Manager of Gladstone, John Dillingham, a 6th generation resident of the Northland, and Jan Lewis, foundation director at North Kansas City Schools, were among those honored January 16 at the 2016 annual banquet of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dillingham was named “Northlander of the Year,” Davis received the Chairman’s Leadership Award and Lewis was named “Ambassador of the Year.” The event was held at the Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa in Riverside. Exemplary Volunteer Awards were presented to the following individuals: • Chuck Byrd, Jim’s Disposal Service • Bob Lohmeyer, Heart of America Catering • Phil Zehms, Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery • Jennifer Corum, Liberty Public School District • Brad Crosser, BMO Harris Bank • Charlie Welborn, C.W. Video & Photography Sabin Yanez of Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers accepted the gavel, symbolic of his role as the Chamber’s 2016 board chair. Dillingham is president of JoDill, Inc. and Dillingham Enterprises, Inc., with offices in the Livestock Exchange Building adjacent to the site where his father, Jay B. Dillingham, was

president of the famed Kansas City Stockyards and founded the Golden Ox restaurant. Dillingham holds a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of MissouriColumbia. He is a graduate of Wentworth Military Academy and served in the U.S. Army. Kirk Davis has served as Gladstone's City Manager since April 1998 and has over 26 years of management experience in local government. Davis received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nebraska in 1977 and his Master's Degrees in Business Administration and Management in 1985. He is married with two sons and is an avid sports fan. Jan Lewis directs the Foundation that supports excellence and innovation in education by funding teaching grants and college scholarships for high school graduates. Ms. Lewis is a graduate of Augustana College, Davenport, Iowa, where she earned Phi Beta Kappa honors while obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, speech, journalism and broadcasting. Prior to joining the North Kansas City school district, she was a manager at the University of Kansas Hospital.

John Dillingham (Above) displays his Northlander of the Year award. Jan Lewis (Below, left) is presented the Ambassador of the Year award by Bruce Cramer, 2015 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Chair. N O R T H . K C .T O D A Y

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St. Luke’s North Hospital Auxiliary Gets Top Honor Saint Luke’s North Hospital Auxiliary has been named “Auxiliary of the Year” for 2015 because of its volunteer services to the local health care community. The Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries presented the award for hospitals that provide 101 to 300 licensed beds.

Matthew J. Wenzel, CEO, and Ann Harris, Auxilian at Saint Luke’s North Hospital, accept the Auxiliary of the Year category award from the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries.

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SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITY

Tri-County Mental Health offers hope By Kevin Trimble, MBA

Recent community health assessments point to mental health as one of the Northland’s top concerns. From stress to substance abuse to suicide, Northland businesses, churches, charities and schools acknowledge the increasing need for prevention, early intervention and treatment services. In Clay, Platte and Ray counties, TriCounty Mental Health Services is a place to turn to for help and hope. Licensed behavioral health professionals provide psychiatric services, therapy, outpatient programs and crisis services for individuals and families. They also have substance abuse programs for adults and adolescents. CEO Tom Petrizzo has created stronger connections with partners in the community. Last fall TCMH partnered with North Kansas City Schools to establish a school-based mental health clinic inside the Golden Oaks Education Center. The program receives good reviews even though it’s only been operational for one semester. Many TCMH services do not qualify for insurance reimbursement. Grants, like the recent one from the Harvest Ball Society, are essential to keep critical services available in the community. To help meet the need for future resourc-

es, TCMH plans to revitalize the TCMH Foundation that became inactive several years ago. Petrizzo sees the Foundation as an opportunity to engage more Northlanders in the group’s mission. The first step was to file for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, a long and painstaking process. “You don’t often hear the words ‘good news’ and ‘IRS’ in the same sentence,” but that is exactly what Petrizzo wrote when he notified the Board of Directors in January that tax-exempt status had been granted. The next step is to assemble a volunteer board to get the Foundation in full gear. A third community-based partnership with area law enforcement agencies is also finding success. In response to the December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting and a subsequent security mandate from Gov. Jay Nixon, TCMH launched its Community Mental Health Liaison program. State funds cover much of the cost for a fulltime, clinically-trained, masters-level mental health professional to work directly with law enforcement agencies from the three counties. The TCMH liaison steps in to help when individuals with apparent mental health issues are behaving at a “nuisance” level. The liaison attempts to mitigate situations before they escalate to threats or criminal

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kevin Trimble, MBA, is the Chairman of the Board for Tri-County Mental Health and a licensed Realtor in Missouri and Kansas. As a previous hospital administrator, Kevin continues to serve his community through his

work with area charities and as a sponsor of Homes for Heroes.

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behaviors. The liaison also counsels officers and deputies who have been involved in emotionally challenging on-the-job situations. Petrizzo praised the program’s success, “Helping our heroes in law enforcement cope with traumatic experiences is a priceless asset, not only for the individual officers, but for the community they protect.” The liaison program is considered a success by all measures. New state funding in 2016 will help TCMH hire a licensed case manager to support the liaison and assist with case follow-ups. As a member of the TCMH Board of Directors, I’m honored to be an advocate for the mission of TCMH. I am also a grateful citizen for all they do, in partnership with others, to keep the Northland a happy, healthy and safe place to live. To refer someone in need of mental health services, or for more information about the TCMH Foundation, call (816) 4640400 or visit www.tri-countymhs.org.

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Gary Staab, an Artist Informed by Science, Replicates Mummy Otzi Gary Staab, a Kearney, Mo. paleo-sculptor and artist recently recreated in sculpture “Otzi,” the world’s oldest and most well-preserved mummy. The mummy was brought back to life, so to say, thanks to the passion and dedication Gary brings to his art. In February, a sneak preview of ‘Iceman Reborn’ drew a full house at the Block City Stage at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd, Kansas City, Mo. Audible gasps, and murmurings of ‘unbelievable’ and ‘incredible’ were heard throughout the theatre and echoed the amazement of this reporter. NOVA, a cable television production of WGHB Boston gained unprecedented access to the mummy. The NOVA show chronicles how science and art are working together to unravel the details of Otzi’s death, and also his life. ‘Iceman Reborn’ documents the process Gary used to recreate the 5,000-year-old mummy in sculpture. The original mummy was trapped in a glacier which froze him into a time-forgotten state. Staab’s craft facilitates an important gift to human history. To create his sculpture, Staab was invited to Italy to view the mountain location where the mummy was discovered and to observe the still-frozen body. Because of the fragility of the mummy, sculpting an accurate replica required careful investigation without damage to the mummy. Before bringing the mummy out of his frozen tomb, important preservation conditions were emphasized to the attendant researchers, scientists and physicians. Marco Samadelli, a researcher with EURAC in Bolzano, Italy, warned those

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present, ‘Under no circumstances, are you to touch the mummy, that is no one, except you, Gary’”. Astounded, Staab was compelled to ask, ‘Why just me?’ Samadelli explained, “‘Do you not need as an artist, to touch, in gathering information to help you do your work?” This concession to Staab was important because Gary was limited to 30 minutes examine the mummy and absorb any minute details. As a sculptor, the ability to touch and view Otiz closely would prove to important. Strange tattoos covered the mummified skin. Also helpful were X-rays, C.T. scans, DNA in the mummy’s bones, and a 3-D printer. Researchers at EURAC are using many investigative methods to uncover Otzi’s origins and help understand how people lived after the Stone Age. They know Otzi had been followed, attacked with an arrow through his shoulder and left to die. His right hip was ravaged by animals and that added to the most difficult challenge Gary had ever experienced as a sculptor. Gary Staab’s work brings audiences to the world of Otzi as if they had personally experienced the mummy’s life and death. “Human Forms, are great opportunities and icons such as Lucy, King Tut, are importat archetypes. These commissions come with a great deal of weight and pressure”, said Staab, “to be able to use my skills as an artist and then try to retain one-half of what falls before my eyes makes me feel so rich as an artist.” More information is available at KCPT. org/events and StaabStudios.com

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Cathy Kline’s murals can be seen at the Parkville Athletic Complex, Piropos, Zona Rosa, The Peach Tree and Burlington Creek’s Watercolors High Fashion. Cathy Kline Art Gallery 8701 N. River Park Dr. Parkville, MO 64152 913-449-4460 www.cathyklineart.com N O R T H . K C .T O D A Y

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CLOSING THOUGHTS

Progress! By Allen E. Dillingham

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Allen E. Dillingham is Publisher of NORTH Magazine and President of Dillingham Communications, Inc. He is a seventh generation Northlander, and is grateful to serve on several area boards of directors. Those boards include Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation, The American Royal, Native Sons & Daughters of Kansas City, Friends of the Zoo and The Labor Management Council. He can be reached at allen@ ilivenorth.com.

Progress is a powerful word. As a noun, progress is commonly defined as “forward or onward movement toward a destination.” As a verb, progress means to “move forward in space or time.” Progress clearly implies a forward action. The word is generally seen as favorable and one that defines new approaches and successful outcomes. At NORTH Magazine, we measure our progress by the increase in favorable comments we receive from readers, advertisers and community institutions. We also measure it by the growing geographic area of our readers, advertisers and admirers. Thank you! We continue to progress. In coming months, we will begin implementing a comprehensive plan to further align our company’s growth with the progress of the booming Northland. We will continue recognizing and celebrating our community as a great place to live, work, shop, learn and play. Our monthly print editions of NORTH Magazine will focus on the good news about the Northland, our people, businesses and institutions. Our expansion includes a robust digital presence. We realize that a public demand for trusted, timely and relevant news and information is growing at a rapid pace. Much of that information is now delivered electronically via mobile devices, web sites and email. Our social media channels will expand to provide more timely messages beyond the role of a monthly magazine. We will meet these growing marketplace needs with new products and services. Local businesses need improved and reliable ways to reach consumers. Our enhanced business solutions are completely designed to enable businesses to retain and grow existing customers and identify and acquire new business. Our pledge to promote and support civic and charitable groups will continue with the introduction of our Community Partners Program, a true partnership to strengthen and promote our community. Alongside our feature stories in the magazine, we will be debuting a new service that will allow area businesses

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and organizations to secure more space in the magazine to tell their story personally. This service is called NewzAdz. Additionally, we will make our commitment to community even more substantial by our selection as a community media partner of VETS and CHAMPS!. These are programs that support veterans and the youth in our community. Our forward progress is strategically linked to an expansion of Northland values and opportunities to adjacent areas in the Kansas City metro. We have obtained the newly released domain name www.KC.TODAY to lead our company growth, to introduce the Northland to audiences outside our community and expand our footprint. You’ll hear more about this expansion in my future columns. We sincerely appreciate the community support that has allowed us to progress to this point. Our future progress continues. Our public service to the Northland continues. The Northland is a place my family has proudly called home for eight generations. Thanks for reading.

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