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In this Issue

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Fashion

Summer styles Feature story

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Just across the river

Dog Pawz Health

Marathon running DIva of DIY

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The rebirth of spring

pril showers bring May flowers! It is a wonderful time of year I love the rebirth of spring! We have a great lead story on the McCrite family. They have brought their vision of luxury senior living to the Northland with the opening of the McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff. Please check out our fashion shoot with the newest in spring/summer fashions from the shops in Briarcliff Village. As always, we have some great articles on topics that enhance your lifestyle. Check out our finance section and learn how pennies can become dollars. Nick Bolton shows us how to get our summer beach body. Seasonal Concepts has some fun and creative ideas to create a fun patio for family and entertaining. It’s always fun to read the Pets and Their People story, and we also have the scoop on Dog Pawz, the new doggie daycare in the Crossroads. We have a fun new addition from The DYI Diva. We learn how to turn found items to usable fun new treasures. Be sure to check out our art story from Cathy Kline and our movie reviews. Thank you to our advertisers – be sure to think of them when looking for your mom and dad gifts. And thank you to you our readers – we appreciate you and love presenting this magazine highlighting the best of living NORTH.

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northland events

Saturdays, April – September (Except July), 4-8 p.m. Find your ultimate dream car while you listen to the cool tunes of yesterday. Take in a little shopping and grab a tasty bite at one of Parkville’s terrific eateries. Held the first Saturday of each month in Historic Downtown Parkville Farmers Market and City parking lots.

Platte County 175th Anniversary Exhibit: The Life and Legacy of George Shepard Park

Open through May 31 McAfee Memorial Library, Park University Contact: Carolyn Elwess, 816-584-6891 carolyn.elwess@park.edu This Park University exhibit highlights events in George S. Park’s life. Original documents, newspapers, photographs, artifacts and furniture from the Fishburn Archives will be on display.

Zona Rosa 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, May 10, noon - 3 p.m. Zona Rosa Town Square Enjoy family games and activities, live music, tasty treats, and help us celebrate 10 years as one of the Northland’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destinations.

Heartland Armed Forces Celebration

Friday, May 16 - Saturday, May 17 Zona Rosa Town Square and N. Dixson Avenue http://2014heartlanddafdc.org Contact: David Page, 816-436-1555 This spring community festival is designed to celebrate and honor the service of our

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military and veteran communities. There will be a parade, military exhibits, business expo, entertainment and attractions, a vintage car and military equipment show and historical military artifact collectors exhibit and show.

Parkville Junk Extravaganza

Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18 English Landing Center Free admission Contact: Tom Hutsler, 816-918-0057 This event will provide an emporium of vintage treasures, antiques, architectural salvage, unusual finds and one-of-a-kind repurposed pieces.

Festa Italiana

Friday, May 30, 5 p.m. - Sunday, June 1, 6 p.m. Town Square and the streets of Zona Rosa This unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture, will once again kick off the summer season at Zona Rosa. Enjoy an assortment of Italian food favorites, a beer garden, an Italian Car Show showcasing classic Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and more. Novelty booths will line the streets and there will be a children’s area.

Northland Early Education Center’s Pioneer Run (5K Run & 2-Mile Walk) Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. English Landing Park, Kansas City MO Cost: $25 Pre-Registration / $30 Race Day The Pioneer Run is a fun, family-friendly event held at English Landing Park, a certified course, in Parkville, Mo. The event includes prizes, awards, a raffle, chip timing, a pancake breakfast and T-shirts. All proceeds will benefit Northland Early Education Center’s early education and therapy services program for children who have special needs.

Zona Rosa Farmers Market

Every Tuesday, June 3-August 26, 4-8 p.m. (or sell-out) Breezeway between Victoria’s Secret and Hot Topic Vendor contact: Brenda Noorbakhsh, 816-587-8180 Enjoy fresh produce, homemade jams, fresh flowers, gluten free breads, herbs, salsas and more. Interested in being a vendor?

20th annual Parkville River Jam

Friday, June 13 – Saturday, June 14 Jazz, Blues and Fine Arts Free admission, www.parkvilleriverjam.com The Parkville River Jam – Jazz, Blues and Fine Arts Festival is a music packed two-day festival for family and neighbors showcasing musicians, artists and fantastic food from around the Kansas City area and beyond.

5th annual Soccerpalooza

Saturday, June 28 Zona Rosa Town Square Contact: Efrem Shimlis, 816-204-4376 or Efrem.shimlis@park.edu This 3V3 soccer tournament is great for teams or group of friends who want to enjoy themselves and give back to the soccer community. Games will be played on the streets of Zona Rosa.

Janesko Trunk Show

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A hair journey for cancer patients Oakhill Day School student grew out his hair for 2 years

akhill Day School student Owen Riddle was 8 years old when he made the decision to grow out his hair with the end goal of making an impact on the lives of cancer patients. With the support of his classmates, Owen cut his ponytail for the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program on April 8 during an all-school assembly. It has been more than a year and a half since Owen (now 10 years old) approached his parents requesting their permission to let him grow his hair. “As parents, how do you say no to that kind of request?” says Carlissa Riddle, Owen’s mother. “We were truly impressed that Owen would be interested in donating his hair for cancer patients. We took the time to explain to him how long it might take and that growing the lengths of hair needed wouldn’t be an easy task.” To date, Owen’s hair has grown to nearly 12 inches, four inches more than the minimum requirement for the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program which is a partnership between Pantene® and the American Cancer Society®. So far, Pantene® has donated 24,000 free human hair wigs to the American Cancer Society’s wig banks, which distribute wigs to cancer patients across the country.

Owen was recently awarded “A Shining Star” through Cub Scout Pack 299, of which he’s a member, for his pledge to grow his hair. The Shining Star is awarded by The Cub Master of the Pack, and is given to any individual, child or adult, who does a good deed for another without the request to do so and out of the goodness of their heart. At times, this hair journey has not always been easy for Owen, who over the last two years is commonly mistaken for a

girl. Owen’s mother recalls, “Women would always stop us and comment on how jealous they are of his hair which is incredibly thick and wavy. When they realize that he is a boy, they’re even more shocked, and I think this bothers him some. Owen has done a great job and has learned valuable lessons explaining why he has such long hair and it’s amazing to see their reaction to his goals. ‘The Hair’ has really become part of our family life.”

t. Therese School is hosting a Kindergarten Round-Up for all incoming kindergarten age students and their parents on Tuesday, May 6, 5-7 p.m. You can stop by anytime during those hours to: l Do a special project with their Kindergarten teachers and aides l Participate in an activity in the gym, music room, art room, Spanish room, 12 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A Y/J U N E 2 0 1 4

Library and computer lab with the specials teachers who teach those subjects l Ask administration and teachers any questions about the curriculum, school and benefits of a Catholic-based education l Register your child for kindergarten if you are not already registered For more information, contact St. Therese School at 816-741-5400.

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news & notes

Northland small business owner returns to Boston Marathon: Running his 21st on April 21 Express Employment Professionals North KC Owner Jerry Hickey ran his 21st marathon on April 21. He returned to Boston after being there last year that tragic day. He had finished and was about quarter of a mile away when everything broke loose. He has trained for his various marathons in Chicago, New York, Nashville and Boston by rising each morning at 4:30 a.m. Jerry went to Missouri State University on a wrestling scholarship and is an inductee of the Missouri Wrestling Hall of Fame. In addition to being the owner/operator of Express Employment Professionals, he is the Consulting Director of Sales and Marketing for ALR Technologies.

Wexford Place grand opening

Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support by Senior Star celebrated its official grand opening on April 2. More than 100 guests including civic and community leaders, Senior Star leadership, business partners, residents and their family members attended the ribbon cutting ceremony. The community includes 43 assisted living and 44 memory support residences, and is located at 6460 N. Cosby Ave. in Kansas City, Mo. Pictured, left to right: Charlene Jaeger, Administrator, Wexford Place Assisted Living & Memory Support by Senior Star; Anja Rogers, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Star; Second District Councilman At Large Ed Ford, City of Kansas City, Missouri; Robert Thomas, Owner, Senior Star; Betsy Lehr, resident; Barbara Holt, resident; Charles Goff, resident; Karen Klond, L.M.S.W., Dementia Care Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter.

Spreading Craniosynostosis Awareness through pageant Parkville Mom Jill Hickey is the current Mrs. Missouri International. Her platform deals with Craniosynostosis awareness. Her son Patrick, now 5, was born with this birth defect and had cranial surgery to correct at 5 months old. He wore a plastic helmet 23 hours a day for a year after to guide the growth of his head. The International pageant system is holding online voting for “fan fave” and people donate to vote. Half of the monies accrued go to “Go Red For Women,” the official charity of the pageant and the other half goes to the winner. If she wins, Hickey has announced she will be donating to cappskids.org, the definitive charity of the cranio community. Jill is co-owner of Express Employment Professionals, a mom blogger known as the ‘NotSoSoccerMom’ and the host of the Express Employment Hour radio show on 1660AM Mondays at 1 p.m.

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Caring for your pet

Caring for a pet’s teeth

e brush our teeth and maintain oral health care on a daily basis. What should you be doing to maintain you pet’s oral health? Second only to proper nutrition, oral health care for our pets is the leading factor to increasing life span and quality of life. More than 80 percent of pets over the age of 4 have some form of oral disease, ranging from gingivitis to infected, loose or fractured teeth. In fact, dogs in the wild lose half their teeth by age 7. Their teeth are designed to be sacrificial to avoid chronic infection and

pain. This tooth and gum disease negatively affects the organ health of the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs and impacts how well your pet feels. Oral health care is not just a matter of a pretty smile and fresh breath. If pets with oral disease could talk, they would let us know that their mouth is painful and tastes horrible. Brushing a pet’s teeth is best, but very few, if any, of us have such time or a cooperative pet. There are many products available from your veterinarian and pet stores designed to prevent tartar buildup and maintain/improve overall oral health. Consult with your veterinarian for recommendations.

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Once tartar buildup and gum infection (periodontal disease) sets in, professional treatment is needed. These pets will need ultrasonic scaling to remove tartar and sub gingival therapy in order to prevent extractions. If a surgical extraction is indicated, it’s best to think of it as removing the source of disease rather than just pulling a tooth. With today’s pet food, chewing of food is not needed and most pets swallow the kibble whole. At our practice we also take digital X-rays to evaluate for disease below the gum line. Studies show that greater than 50 percent of oral disease is below the gum line. This procedure is done under general anesthesia. With proper pre-surgical work-ups and quality anesthetic protocols, oral health care will add to a pet’s longevity and put a beautiful smile on you and your pet’s face and add quality to the whole family’s life! James (Jim) Sparks DVM is a lifelong Northlander working at Eagle Animal Hospital, Inc. Dr. Sparks has been in the animal health care field since the age of 15; he worked as part of the support staff at Eagle Animal Hospital through high school and during college breaks. Other than an externship in Alaska, Dr. Sparks has always practiced at Eagle. In 1995, he became the third owner of the now 67-year-old practice. Dr. Sparks and Eagle Animal Hospital have received multiple awards including multiple “Best in the Northland” and the “Pro Patria Award,” which is the highest honor given to civilian employers by the United States Department of Defense. Eagle Animal Hospital was also recently recognized as one of the “KC Smart Companies to Watch.”

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Pets and their People

New beginnings By Tiffany Westphal Killoren, writing on behalf of Mattie and Hannah

i there! Do you have a peanut butter treat? It’s our favorite. No? Well, maybe next time. So, we’re Mattie and Hannah. We’re two little Shitzus with as much attitude as can fit in our cute little bodies. We like to prance around so our tails fluff out as much as possible and, although we look like twins, we’re actually two little soul mates who have bonded over our love for life and ability to get almost anyone to rub our bellies. It’s been tough lately; our loving owner brought us to Dogs by Debin because he became sick and wanted to make sure we found a new home. One day when we were confused and a little sad, we heard Berry’s infectious laugh that was full of life and joy. We felt our little hearts start to get happy again and immediately knew that we had found our new owner. Berry, Shana and Harrison took us in when we needed someone the most and our

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Mattie and Hannah with the Long family.

days since then have been spent exploring our new digs, cuddling up to our new family members, and learning that it’s still not appropriate to “do our business” in the house (we just thought we’d check to see if that rule still applies). Berry, Shana and

Harrison adopted us and gave us a new home and family. Actually, they gave us much more than that. They gave us a brand new beginning full of love and laughter – and, of course, an endless supply of peanut butter treats.

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Chiropractic Care

Attacking seasonal allergies

t’s May and our weather is becoming much nicer! For many people, that means allergy season. One in five people suffer from allergy or asthma symptoms – itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, congestion or even trouble breathing. The immune system is in charge of keeping our body safe from harmful outside substances. It recognizes and destroys any foreign material that gets into our system. An allergy is an abnormal response by the immune system to a normally harmless substance or allergen in the environment. When an allergen enters the body and meets with the body’s immune cells, a chemical called histamine is released. This chemical is what causes the allergic response made up of the above symptoms. So, essentially, allergies are the physical expression of our bodies overreacting to things from our environment. But what is causing this abnormal response? Allergies are one of those conditions that respond well to improving your true health, or actual body function.

If allergies are the overreaction to what’s happening around you, then improving the body’s ability to function and take care of itself must help. Function is your normal state. We change from normal by doing things to our bodies that interfere with function – things like toxins, medications, poor diet and a lack of exercise. One often overlooked possibility is interference on the nerve system caused by the spine. The brain controls everything in the body, including the immune system. If communication is blocked between the two by a misaligned spine, an abnormal reaction occurs. If seasonal allergies are driving you nuts, do what you can to function normally. Itchy

eyes are only a sign that imbalance lurks beneath the surface, and you should spend every day working on what is real, true health. Chiropractors can evaluate your spine and nervous system with state-of-the-art technology and specific X-rays to determine if you have pressure on your spine and nervous system. Along with restoring maximum nerve supply, they can recommend customized nutrition and detoxification plans to help minimize your allergies and maximize your health. Dr. Brianna Murray is a graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic where she received her degree as a Doctor in Chiropractic. Prior to bringing the 5 essentials of Maximized Living to Kansas City, Dr. Brianna practiced in a clinic in Alabama that specializes in treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders. She then continued her training in Naples, Fla., where she practiced at one of the country’s busiest chiropractic clinics. With training in advanced spinal corrective care, nutrition, exercise, and toxicity, Dr. Brianna is also a member of the Sports Performance Council, which serves the U.S. Olympic Weightlifting, Wrestling, Track and Judo teams, as well as several other professional sports teams.

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By Mike DeDonder About the author

Mike DeDonder is the owner of IMPACT Outdoor Living in Kansas City. Call him at 816-605-0406 to help improve and maintain your space while being environmentally responsible and saving some green.

pring is the time to get outside and enjoy your outdoor living space. You want your space to be beautiful yet environmentally responsible. There are many ways you can do this and save money, too. Traditional irrigation systems tend to use lots of water, provide poor lawn coverage and run your water bill through the roof. New “smart controllers” provide up to 40 percent water savings and come with options for weather stations and the ability to control from your smart phone. In addition, new nozzles can save up to 30 percent of current water output and provide better coverage to your lawn. These green products can be installed with current systems, as well as new ones. Also don’t forget to have your backflow tested each year. The deadline to avoid fees is June 1. All municipalities require this. Another way to conserve energy and

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prevent “light pollution,” or glare, is with LED lights. While more expensive to install, LED bulbs last longer and are greener and the systems provide ambiance and safety for years. Plus, many systems allow you to control lights from your smart phone. This is the time of year to install low-voltage LED lighting for your outdoor space for entertaining, security and to enjoy the nighttime sky. Finally, consider installing an outdoor kitchen to extend your home living space. Outdoor kitchens add value to your home and provide savings on your electric bill. Outdoor cooking allows your indoor kitchen to stay cool and clean, provides better flavor for your food and gives you time to be with your family and guests while monitoring your creations. They can be custom designed to fit any need, from a grill and cooler to the kitchen of your dreams.

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

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Freshen up your patio space W inter’s over and it’s time to get outside and begin to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors! The birds are singing, the days are longer and the grill is calling. When the weather cooperates, there is no place more beautiful than the Midwest in the spring. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are just around the corner, so it is just the right time to refresh your outdoor areas – replacing your tired patio furniture and creating the space where you can truly enjoy the season. Seasonal Concepts, your locally-owned resource for the finest in outdoor living, offers an extensive collection of outdoor living essentials. Their flagship Kansas City store on Metcalf Ave features the area’s first and only showroom that brings the outdoors inside. You’ll see outdoor dining sets, accessories, comfy deep chairs, firepits and everything else you need to style your

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outdoors as elegantly and comfortably as your indoors. In addition to outdoor furnishings and accessories, they now also offer an array of recreational games – pool tables, shuffle board sets and others – that are in the Gameroom Concepts area of the store. If you don’t see exactly what you want in the showroom, ask any of the sales associates about special order capabilities. Known as the “special orders specialists,” Seasonal Concepts’ consultants are also able to quickly custom order colors, styles, models or anything else that might not be in the showroom to ensure customer satisfaction.

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The Love Shack dream cabin C hris Ragland, owner of Homes by Chris, LLC, is an award-winning custom home builder in the Northland area of Kansas City. She and her husband, who have been Liberty residents for decades, work diligently to design homes that will leave the homeowners pleased with every detail from start to finish. Recently, Ragland was inducted as the president of the Kansas City Home Builders Association. She was in charge of designing the Love Shack for the Kansas City Home and Garden show in March. Out of the 33 homes she has entered into the Parade of Homes, 30 of them have received awards. The Love Shack was designed as a sophisticated cabin. It had beautiful painted kitchen cabinets with self-closing doors and drawers, as well as a quartz solid surface countertop. Factory Direct Appliance provided a gas cooktop and glass front refrigerator. The laminated kitchen and living room floor looked like pickled white oak wide planks. The electric fireplace was trimmed in reclaimed lumber, which created a stunning mantel and fireplace for the cabin. The barnwood sliding doors going into the bedroom drew the eye of countless people, providing a new vantage point on how to separate living spaces. The bedroom and bath had reclaimed barnwood accent walls to tie in the cabin feeling throughout. The bathroom had a double vanity sink with one large basin and a

freestanding tub for the utmost in relaxation. The Home Builders of Greater Kansas City donated the majority of the material for the Love Shack. This cabin gave the vendors a way to show new products and new design ideas now available to consumers.

Father’s Day gift idea: Balvenie DoubleWood whisky

ere’s a superb treat for Dad on Father’s Day. The Balvenie DoubleWood is a 17-year-old single malt, which gains its distinctive character from being matured in two wood types. During maturation, it is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill European oak sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt – the traditional casks soften and add character, while the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavor.

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Briarcliff: Green living

A new definition of green living Steps for a new generation of conscious environmentalists By Aly Bilyeu

ith the increase of information and resources at our fingertips, the “green” movement has had an evolution. We are now in a generational awareness for meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. You don’t have to be a tree hugger or eastern medicine guru to make your 32 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A Y/J U N E 2 0 1 4

mark on protecting our earth. From using Pinterest for crafty ideas on repurposing materials to joining Facebook forums dedicated to ecological awareness, “Going Green” is all around us. Simple practices and even enjoyable hobbies that encourage sustainability are overwhelmingly available. In a generation of knowledge, resources, and social encouragement, “Going Green” is not just for the fanatics anymore.

About the author

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

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What you buy

From eco-friendly diapers for your baby’s bum to shoes made from old tires, there are a plethora of businesses and manufactures that use sustainably responsible practices. Smart Feet, located in Briarcliff Village, carries Think! footwear. This shoe involves a handcrafted and labor intensive process of up to 120 stages. Think! footwear steers clear of heavy metals, PCP, formaldehydes and chemicals and uses sustainable raw materials such as natural latex and cork. “We love that Think! shoes come in classic European styles with great pops of color,” says Smart Feet Team Leader Chrystalynn Sanchez. Think! also uses vegetable tanned leather versus a chemical or lye leather tanning techniques. “The leather feels good right when you put it on and has great arch support in a shoe you can enjoy for many many years,” Sanchez says.

What you use

Instead of throwing away that empty jug of coffee, why not paint it and reuse it as a chic flour canister? Upcycling, meaning to reuse materials to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original, is a growing movement among social media users. A simple Pinterst search brings up thousands of ideas to bring out our inner craftiness. Have an old sweater that the husband accidentally put through the clothes dryer? Urban Arts + Crafts has a simple pattern to turn that mistake into a one-of-kind tote bag.

How you live

Sustainable practices have integrated into our everyday lives. Energy efficient appliances in our homes, cars that plug into an outlet, and recycling dumpsters curbside are easily available to households. Extending these practices to our home away from home, the hospitality industry has developed better sustainability practices. The Courtyard Kansas City at Briarcliff boasts Marriott’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™) certified hotel in the state. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council®, the LEED rating system encourages and facilitates the design and development of sustainable buildings. Guests can enjoy eco-friendly amenities such as the salt water pool and hot tub, recycling containers throughout the property and green housekeeping products. General Manager Jen Freund says, “We are green and our guests are excited about it; we even have guests that have changed their travel routes because of our car charging station and green practices.” ILIVENORTH.COM

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McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff Making the golden years shine a bit brighter By Tiffany Westphal Killoren

while ago, you probably noticed that ground had been broken for new construction close to Briarcliff and thought to yourself, “I wonder what’s going to go in there?” A few months later, you watched as an impressive building started to take shape in the skyline and heard people discuss the latest business to join an area that has seen impressive growth and change over the last few years. Now, with the building complete along 9 Highway, you’ve certainly noticed the sign proudly displayed on site that announces to passersby the arrival of the McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff community. Yes, the building alongside the highway is beautiful, but its arrival represents so much more than structural development; its arrival reflects new beginnings, increased opportunities for loved ones and a fresh approach to senior living. Or, as they prefer to call it, great living. We refer to them as the golden years for good reason – neither silver nor bronze will do. Senior years are golden because they are the most precious and hard-earned. Years of stress and work can be reflected on, but are no longer burdensome. The challenges and worries that go hand-in-hand with raising families are now precious memories that are looked back on warmly and with pride. The day-to-day moments that so frequently go unnoticed in the bustle of daily life can finally be focused on and enjoyed. The golden years

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are to be cherished and the McCrite family has dedicated their lives to creating the ideal environments to feel the warmth of that glow and enjoy every day of life’s ride. Originally from North Kansas City, Patrick McCrite moved to Topeka in the 1960s to attend Washburn University where he played football. McCrite became the youngest licensed nursing home administrator in the state of Kansas at the age of 21. After meeting his wife, Judy, a teacher working with special needs children, the couple settled in Topeka where they established McCrite Plaza in 1977 and began raising a family. Now, almost 40 years later, their five children have been involved in their familyowned business at some level – family-run in the truest sense of the word at the Briarcliff location. Son Cassidy McCrite is Director of the new residential community; son-in-law Joe Cavaluzzi (daughter Katie’s husband) serves as Associate Director; daughter Kayla is Resident Coordinator; and son Connor is there to assist wherever he is needed the most (daughter Kelsi just finished her master’s degree in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Geriatrics). “We grew up watching how our parents treated people,” Cassidy says. “It was ingrained in us to learn from them and treat our elders well.” The McCrites don’t consider their 36 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A Y/J U N E 2 0 1 4

contribution to the community as jobs – their love of family extends to the people who live in their communities. And, it’s clear from the personal greetings and friendly exchanges as residents walk by, that the feeling is mutual. The McCrites attribute their passion for helping others to the fact that Patrick and Judy McCrite raised them with a strong sense of doing right by others and giving as much of themselves as possible. “That’s who we are,” Cassidy says. “The strengths that our parents have come out in us as well. This isn’t work, this is our life.” With their first resident arriving in December 2013, more than 60 apartments are now occupied with additional residents moving in as soon as the finishing touches are complete in their apartments. Many will tell you that they chose the residential community in Briarcliff because it’s familyowned and operated; this fact, no doubt, plays a significant role in many of their

decisions. The quality of care and people who work at the residential community are not the only factors that draw people in – check out the building itself and you’ll understand why some may arrive for a tour hesitant to make a move, but later leave with a key in their hand. McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff is not your typical residential community. Offering 30 assisted living apartments and 133 independent living apartments, the McCrites go the extra mile to create not only a new place to call home, but a new and exciting chapter in their residents’ lives. Apartments, which are available in oneand two-bedroom variations and ranging from 740 square feet to 1,542 square feet, are designed with high-end features like hardwood floors, walk-in closets and granite countertops. You won’t find smaller units for assisted living residents – they are the same size and quality as those available for independent living residents. And, equipped with pull cords and check-in buttons to alert nursing staff in the event of an emergency, all units come furnished with one priceless feature – peace of mind. Although the apartments themselves are

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comfortable enough to never want to leave, the McCrites have created a community atmosphere that offers too much to miss out on. Just off the entrance, a stocked library welcomes you with beloved reading materials, as well as lively book club conversations. A charming bistro brews your cup of morning coffee while two dining rooms greet you with plenty of natural light and an impressive menu (the former chef from the Café is now creating his culinary delights for residents). And, if residents feel the need to walk off some of those delicious menu options, a cheerful health and wellness center makes you actually want to jump on one of the treadmills. Stop by the in-house hair salon to get pampered before heading down to the theater’s matinee showing of Casablanca. If you’re feeling a craving coming on, indulge in a Sweet Shoppe treat first. A concierge is available to arrange reservations and transportation for residents, and a charming chapel and meditation area welcomes anyone who is looking for a moment of quiet reflection. Around four in the afternoon,

however, let the music on the fourth floor guide you to the City Lights Club Lounge, which provides lively music and million dollar views of the skyline with a fun crowd who very much appreciate a glass of chilled wine and sing-along with the grand piano. More than anything, however, the McCrites are dedicated to providing their residents the best personal care possible. The facility is participating in a pilot program with St. Luke’s Senior Care Community that offers primary care services in a medical suite on-site – what a refreshing and impressive renewal of the traditional “house call.” A certain beloved crooner, known for “The Best is Yet To Come,” sang about the sun that we had not yet seen shine. For seniors looking forward to seeing that sun shine in the way that only the golden years offer, McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff may just provide the perfect view for watching the sunset.

From left: Connor McCrite, Kayla McCrite, Cassidy McCrite and Joe Cavaluzzi.

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Fitness: Beach body

Beach body by summer S ummertime is right around the corner and this should be the year that you stop covering up that body. In order to make changes the fastest, you’ll need to buckle down and focus for the next 8-12 weeks. These beach body guidelines will have you well on your way to that body you’ve wanted.

1 Stop storing up body fat. About the author

NORTH Magazine’s Health and Fitness writer, Nick Bolton, is available to help answer any questions and get a plan in place for your wellness goals. For a more detailed personalized plan, feel free to contact Nick Bolton for a complimentary consultation. firehousefitnesskc.com nick@ilivenorth.com

One problem that many people face is the gradual weight gain that comes over time. Once you re-train your body to utilize body fat for energy and stop storing it up, you’ll make some headway toward your goals. This is where small, frequent meals is important. By eating periodically throughout the day, you train your body to not store fat. Every meal should have protein while avoiding processed sugars.

2 Short, mini-workouts. If you’re like most people, time can be scarce in the day. Instead of drawing out a long workout, try a shorter session. This can boost the metabolism and it won’t take much time. Studies show that you can still benefit from this type of workout, especially if performed even a couple times in a day. Here are a few ideas: l Run up the stairs and walk back down backwards. Repeat that for 5 minutes and you’ll be surprised how exhausted you may be. Plus, you’ll elevate your metabolism and increase blood flow and circulation. l Perform as many body-weight squats as you can in 60 seconds. Repeat that for a total of 5 minutes. l Take a quick power walk. Walk nearly as fast as you can and over time, try to increase your distance or speed.

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3 Stay hydrated.

The importance of water is often overlooked. In fact, fat metabolism is directly affected by how well your body is hydrated. Over 70 percent of your body functions in water and organs cannot function without it. Staying hydrated ensures your body processes (including metabolism) nutrients efficiently.

4 Workouts must be progressive. This is one of the most important factors of effective workout plans. Plus, this principle applies to all forms of exercise and fitness. So when you’re talking about reshaping the body, boosting metabolism, and burning off that excess body fat, you have to ensure that nearly all of your workouts are progressive in nature.

5 Give your body a reason to change. Just because you go to the gym and do some strength training and cardio a few times a week doesn’t mean anything. Your body needs to continue to adapt to the exercise stresses you place on it; otherwise, you’ll plateau. The most important thing is to subject your muscles to a greater stress than they’re used to. Here are some general guidelines: two to four sets per exercise – as many repetitions (reps) as possible in good form on each set. Perform slow and controlled reps to maximize muscle involvement and change exercises frequently.

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Finance: Aging Parents

Time for a family discussion By Jeff Holloway and Sean Harman, Wells Fargo financial advisors

How to start the conversation If only there was a uniformly effortless way to speak to Mom and Dad about their health and finances. No such protocol exists, but you might broach the topic when the older parent turns 70, Eickhoff recommends. “Once you’ve started the dialogue, you’ll have laid the groundwork to continue it in the future,” she says, “And 70 is still a relatively young age to begin having these talks.” On the medical side, ask your parents what they’d like to happen if their health starts to fail. Do they want to stay in their home, or are they open to moving to an assisted living or long-term care facility? If acute care becomes necessary, is there a hospital they prefer? How much medical intervention do they want if their condition becomes dire? How would they like to handle end-of-life issues? Conversations about finances can be just as challenging, especially for families not used to discussing money. At some point, parents might need help with day-to-day 40 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A Y/J U N E 2 0 1 4

tasks such as paying bills and balancing the checkbook, or with larger issues like investing. It’s important to clearly understand your parents’ goals for their wealth, from being able to afford their retirement lifestyle to supporting charities they care about. Having these discussions as early as possible helps establish the rationale for estate planning decisions, Eickhoff says. For example, if the parents have spent more on one child’s education or provided funds to help start a business, they might decide to compensate the other siblings later on with larger shares of the estate. “This is a hard discussion for parents to have with their kids,” Eickhoff says. “But if they don’t have it while they’re alive, they risk having their children always wonder why they made certain decisions about their assets.”

If you have siblings, open communication can foster cohesion and make handling the issues a lot easier, even if you live in different parts of the country. Since the burden of care can easily land on the shoulders of the child who lives closest to the parents, it’s important that the others pitch in. This might mean picking up the bill for housecleaning or in-home medical care, or making regular weekend visits to look after Mom or Dad and give the caretaker sibling a break. Addressing medical and financial issues early can forestall problems as well as help maintain family harmony. “If you’re trying to start those conversations while your parents’ health is fragile, that’s a real challenge for everybody,” Eickhoff says. “But knowing what to expect from each other can give everyone in the family better knowledge of expectations.”

What to look for Parents are not likely to volunteer that they need help, so it’s up to their children to watch for red flags – uncharacteristic difficulty performing daily chores or keeping track of household finances, for example. Discreetness and sensitivity are essential. One way to monitor your parents’ approach to the household finances is to suggest going through a routine chore together.

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Jeff Holloway and Sean Harman Financial Advisors. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/ MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2013 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

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f the prospect of asking your aging parents about the way they handle their household finances – or how they’d feel about moving to a nursing home – fills you with apprehension, you are not alone. However, you can’t afford to delay indefinitely. As your parents get older, it’s critical to talk about their health and financial well-being – before urgent decisions are forced on you. “The consequence of not having these discussions is that you aren’t prepared to make sound medical and financial choices when Mom or Dad has an emergency,” says Deborah Eickhoff, Vice President of Wells Fargo Advisors’ high-net-worth planning group. Fortunately, there are ways to make this process easier. The most important is to plan ahead. Starting these discussions early and revisiting them regularly will help you and your family handle lifestyle-changing issues.

Happy Mother’s Day from NorthCare Hospice! Mother’s Day brings children and their mothers together to celebrate traditions or to honor individuals. When a loved one is ill or absent, Mother’s Day can become bittersweet. NorthCare Hospice offers extra support to patients, families and community members at these times. Knowing the four “C’s” of coping can help.

Communicate

When they discuss plans ahead of time, families can head off disappointment, exhaustion or resentment. What can be put on hold? What traditions feel necessary and comforting?

Cut back

Grief and/or stress can tire us out, both mentally and physically. While we cherish spending time with family and friends, we may need to set limits on how long we stay and what we volunteer to do.

Change routines

If family members are dreading a certain part of their Mother’s Day ritual because of the illness or absence, talk about it and look for ways to do it differently, at least for this year.

Celebrate loved ones

Share favorite stories and memories when you are together. Tears and laughter both have their place at family gatherings during stressful times.

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Finance: Penny stocks

How to grow penny stocks From small things become great things ... sometimes

pring planting reminds us that we can grow beautiful lawns, flowers, shrubs and trees from seeds or seedlings. All it takes (biologically speaking) is air, water and sunlight. But at some level, the fact that you can plant a seed the size of a marble and watch it become a 40-foot-tall oak tree is, in some ways, truly a miracle. The same thing can happen in your portfolio – start with something very tiny and end up with something great! If you’re the only one who’s never said, “Boy, wish I’d have bought some Microsoft back at 25 cents,” you can stop reading now. But for the rest of our readers, let’s look at that type of investment. The most popular way to turn a seed into a giant oak is to buy the right penny stock(s). Penny stocks are generally traded for under $1, so they can cost anywhere from one penny to 99 cents. Penny stock investing is risky, it’s not for everyone, and may not require a miracle to pay off. So you probably shouldn’t commit more money to a penny stock investing strategy than you can comfortably lose, because these are real long shots. But if you want some day to say on your yacht in the Caribbean, “Yep, all paid for by my early investment in XYZ Company, which I bought back in 2014 at 25 cents before it became the next Apple,” here are some things to help you pick and plant the right seeds: 1 Be skeptical. Remember you live in Missouri (the “Show Me” State) – do not believe anything you read in unsolicited emails, newsletters or internet chat rooms. Penny stocks are famously used by manipulators and scammers, so don’t become one of their victims. 42 | N O R T H M A G A Z I N E | M A Y/J U N E 2 0 1 4

2 Don’t fall in love with a penny stock. Even after you’ve done your research, if you like everything about a stock, don’t overcommit. Stay true to your investment strategy and maximum allocations. 3 Diversify. Understand that penny stocks are extremely risky. If you decide to commit $10,000 to a penny stock strategy, buy $1,000 worth of 10 different stocks, knowing that eight or nine may quickly go to zero.

4 Be thorough. Penny stocks won’t have the same information as readily available as a NYSE listing, so you’ll have to work harder and dig deeper to find earnings histories, new releases and current developments. But they’re all available, if you commit to do the research before you buy.

About the author

David Enenbach is president and founder of Enenbach & Associates Financial Consultants, a multi-client family office serving the wealth management needs of ultra-affluent families (investable net worth of $20-$25 million). A Registered Investment Adviser, he previously was president of another independent wealth management firm that represented high net worth individuals and professional athletes. He spent 20 years as a CPA with Donnelly, Meiners, Jordan, Kline/McGladrey.

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Finance: Penny stocks 5 Decide up front: make a profit and get out, or buy and hold? Without that conviction, you’ll have an inconsistent strategy and constantly be second-guessing the ones you sold and the ones you held.

8 Find stocks that have momentum. Yes, you’ll have missed some of the upside, but your chances of buying a winner are greatly improved. Look for earnings-based (not newsletter-hyped) 36 or 52 week highs.

6 Think about getting out before you get in. If you buy a stock with average trading volume of only 10,000 shares, know that it may be hard to sell your 3,000 if it gets to the point you want to take your gain. Consider investing only in penny stocks with higher (100,000) average trading volumes.

9 Watch where they’re traded. NASDAQ listed stocks are easier to sell, better regulated and have more information available than OTC (Over The Counter) stocks. Think hard before buying anything over the counter. It can be hard to find a buyer.

7 Limit your relative position. Even if a stock trades 100,000 shares a day, don’t trade a major position, as you may move the price against yourself. One rule of thumb is to never trade more than 10 percent of a stock’s daily volume.

10 Open an online account. Penny stock trading commissions at a full service brokerage can substantially dilute your gains. Consider opening an online brokerage account. You can access their research, trade more cheaply and keep more of whatever gains you make!

11 NEVER short a penny stock. Never! Even after you lose money on your first 10 stocks and believe that the only possible way to make money is by shorting. Because the stock you short could be the one to take off and then you’re losing money that wasn’t even part of your penny stock allocation. Oh, it may help manage your expectations to know that it takes 200 years for that marble-sized seed to grow into a 40 foot oak. If your investment horizon is that long, you might be better off buying a Growth mutual fund and letting the dividend reinvestment, manager stock selection and appreciation do the work for you instead! Just sayin’...

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Just across the River

Doggie’s day out Dog Pawz is a fun-loving dog destination in the Crossroads By Tiffany Westphal Killoren

sk any dog lover, and they’ll confirm that a common belief unites them all. Dog lovers believe that their furry friends are very similar to people; they have unique personalities, mood swings, eccentricities, and an endless supply of unconditional love for those they hold closest to their hearts. Dog Pawz, a play n’ stay retreat with a new location in the Crossroads District, couldn’t agree more. So much more than a doggie day care and boarder, Dog Pawz isn’t like other pooch hang outs and hotels out there. By treating clients’ pets like they would treat their own, co-owners Dan

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Thompson and Stacey Olivas know how to put your mind at ease when you get that last wet kiss goodbye from your pup before starting your day or leaving for vacation. With staff on-site 24 hours/day, Dog Pawz offers doggie daycare and cage-less boarding that allows dogs of equal size to hang out, play, and sleep next to each other in an open area. “It’s like a big slumber party for dogs,” Olivas says. “The dogs can get exercised and socialized.” There’s no need to worry about less-thanfriendly playmates, however. Thompson emphasizes that care is taken to make sure

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Dog Pawz is a “friendly dog atmosphere.” love animals. As a member of the Board of Dog Pawz provides the type of pet care Directors of Great Plains SPCA, a no kill that you always wished for, but never knew animal welfare organization, Thompson is existed. An extension of the original Dog committed to looking out for animals that Pawz that is already thriving in Leawood, can’t look out for themselves. And, as the Thompson and Olivas hope that the Crossfounder of Dog Pawz, he didn’t want to just roads location becomes the trusted and go-to make four-legged friends’ days a bit brighter, resource for downtown clients. And, with he wanted to do the same for their owners. drive-up available, there’s no need to even get By offering special hours for First Fridays out of your car when you drop off your furry to accommodate those who want to take in friend for the day (giving you time to swing the art scene, early and late drop-off/pick-up by your favorite coffee shop for that latte hours so you don’t have to delay reuniting you’re craving…especially on Mondays). And, with your pet after a trip, and providing full with your furry family member having a great grooming services (and even a tub and suptime with new friends, there’s no need to rush plies for those who want to just drop in to give out of the office at the end of the day. the pooch a bath for a small fee), Dog Pawz “You can actually be more productive looks out for you as much as they do your because you don’t have to leave at five o’clock pet. And, for those of you who suffer a bit of to let the dog out at home,” Olivas says. separation anxiety when apart from your betDog Pawz is dedicated to providing the ter half, there’s even a webcam that will let you best pet care possible for one simple reason check in and help you feel like you’re there. – the owners and everyone who works there Marriott Wedding Ad 9 x 5.438.qxp_Layout 1 2/20/14 9:31 AM Well, Page just 1 without the wet kiss.

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Health: Fertility

By Dan Gehlbach, MD

About the Author

Dan Gehlbach, MD, is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist on the medical staff at North Kansas City Hospital. His practice is Midwest Reproductive Center. He believes in starting with the least invasive methods to help couples conceive.

or new mom Sylvia, this Mother’s Day will be filled with joy and not the sadness she’s known in past years. For Sylvia and her husband, William, their journey to become parents started in 2010 and continued with many ups and downs. A sense of urgency guided their decisions because of Sylvia’s age, 31, and a medical problem that could recur and require a hysterectomy. After suffering a miscarriage, Sylvia was referred to me by her physician Karen Bordson, DO. I believe I have the best job in the world because I help couples have families. In my experience as a board certified reproductive endocrinologist, I find a misconception among some patients that all infertility care is high tech and expensive. In reality, we help most couples get pregnant using fertility medications, artificial insemination and minimally invasive procedures. Tests we did on Sylvia and her husband came back normal with no explainable reasons for their difficulties. I prescribed fertility medications and inseminations but they continued to experience problems. Throughout the process, Sylvia says she and her husband relied on each other because “only someone going through the pain can really understand where yours comes from.” Sylvia became pregnant through the use of fertility shots. Once she learned the good news, concern entered her thoughts. “The first time I got pregnant my only worry was morning sickness or gaining weight. You lose that innocence once you’ve experienced a

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loss and now you know how much you want it.” I kept Sylvia on progesterone for the first trimester. After 10 weeks, she graduated from my care back to her obstetrician Karen Bordson, DO. After a difficult beginning, Sylvia could finally enjoy the milestones of pregnancy: decorating the nursery, feeling her baby move and anxiously awaiting the baby’s arrival. Matteo, which means gift from God, made his mom and dad the happiest parents when he arrived on Nov. 26, 2013.

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Health: Marathons

Marathons:

Not heart healthy in the long run By John C. Hagan III, MD, and James H. O’Keefe, MD About the authors

John C. Hagan III, MD is the Editor of Missouri Medicine and a Discover Vision Centers-Northland ophthalmologist. He is a former marathon runner and current daily walker-swimmer. James H. O’Keefe, MD is a nationally known preventive cardiologist with the Mid-America Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. He is a daily moderate exercising runner. He and his dietician wife Joan authored “Let Me Tell You a Story: Inspirational Stories for Health, Happiness and a Sexy Waist” (McNeel Publishing, 2013)

s the June 7 Hospital Hill Half-Marathon “run up” commences, disturbing research is accumulating about potential cardiovascular dangers of exercising at maximal levels for durations over an hour, especially after age 40. While this type of ‘excessive endurance exercise’ can occur with cross-country skiing, long distance swimming, triathlons and 100+ mile bike races, the prototype activity is marathon running. The first marathon runner, Pheidippides, ran the 26.2 miles from the plains of Marathon to Sparta and promptly dropped dead after finishing. Incredibly many physicians and the public have misinterpreted Pheidippides’ fatal run as healthful. In 2014 there are 739 marathons scheduled in the United States and Canada. It is estimated that over a half million people will complete a marathon this year. 100 mile ultra-marathons are common and worldwide months long extreme-endurance races of over 3000 miles exist. Research published in the April 2014 Missouri Medicine: The Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association, a peerreviewed medical journal, found that long-distance running over decades of life may cause a greater than normal buildup of calcified “hard” plaque and the more dangerous fatty “soft” plaques in the vital coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle. Lead authors Robert S. Schwartz, MD, of the Minneapolis Heart Institute, and James H. O’Keefe, MD, Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, found that long-term participation in marathon training and racing is paradoxically associated with increased coronary plaque volume. Because most marathon runners believe their long hours exercising creates a strong healthy heart, or at least does not damage this vital organ, this new information is perplexing and shocking. Nevertheless, daily and less strenuous exercise remains one of the most important facets of getting and staying healthy. Four decades ago Thomas Bassler, MD, an American physician, reasoned that if some exercise was good more had to be better, and famously hypothesized that marathon running confers immunity against coronary plaque buildup and heart attacks. In the current study, Bassler’s theory – long term marathon

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running protects against coronary atherosclerosis – was tested by quantitatively assessing coronary artery plaque using high-resolution coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in veteran male marathon runners. The runners in the study had completed at least one marathon each year for 25 consecutive years. The control subjects were a group of apparently healthy men who had never been regular vigorous exercisers but who were similar to the marathoners in age and other general cardiovascular risk factors. The 50 male marathon runners, as compared to the 23 inactive male controls, had increased total heart artery plaque volume, calcified plaque volume and non-calcified plaque volume. Although other medical studies had indicated that marathon running can cause accumulation of the less dangerous “hard” plaque, this was the first time “soft” plaque was also found to be elevated. Soft plaque rupture and clot formation is felt to be the most common cause of heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. Additionally, a Missouri Medicine editorial overview of excessive endurance exercise by prominent cardiologists Peter McCullough, MD, of the Baylor Medical Center, and Carl Lavie, MD, of the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, conclude that in marathon runners the chronic stress of endurance training for long periods of time may stiffen the heart arteries predisposing them to hardening and becoming partially blocked. Unlike other sports, because the heart is pumping 5-8 times as much blood as during rest, marathon runners while training and racing hold this heavy strain on the heart for a very long time without rest breaks. When this happens, it may stretch the heart chambers and lead to scar formation in the cardiac muscle. Scar tissue in the heart is the cause of lethal heart arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in some of the highly publicized cases of seemingly healthy marathoners who die during training or long-distance running events. Future research is needed to find who is susceptible to having this happen, why, and how can we best train and exercise and enjoy the benefits without taking on lifethreatening risks. One such test is a Heart CT Scan. This relatively quick and painless examination can measure

Health: Marathons

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Death by marathon

Both 57-year-old ultra-marathoner Micah True, also known as Caballo Blanco (featured in the best-selling book Born to Run) and 52-year-old Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running, died while running. Boston Marathon winner Alberto Salazar at age 47 was luckier and was successfully resuscitated after sustaining a heart attack while running, collapsing unconscious and without a pulse for 14 minutes. I L I V E NORTH . CO M

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calcium deposits in the heart arteries. These calcium deposits are indicative of plaques in the coronary arteries. A normal value is zero but numbers over a 100 are associated with increasing risks of heart disease including angina, heart attacks and cardiac death. St. Luke’s Hospital offers Heart CT tests for $50, which is usually not covered by insurance. Exercise might be best understood as a drug with powerful benefits, especially for cardiovascular health. Establishing the safe and effective dose range is critically important – an inadequately low dose may not confer full benefits, whereas an excessive dose might produce harmful effects that outweigh its benefits. Running marathons for decades is an excessive amount of exercise, predisposing to an increased coronary artery plaque buildup despite favorably altering many risk factors such as weight, blood pressure and risk of diabetes. A more moderate dose of exercise is a better strategy for promoting longterm cardiovascular health and durability. Before starting or increasing exercise programs, have a physical examination and discuss your exercise prescription with your personal physician. Nothing in this new research invalidates that the most important and underutilized “wonder drugs” for health maintenance are regular moderate exercise, a good diet, body weight vigilance, avoidance of all nicotine use, for those that drink alcohol no more than two drinks per day-ideally red wine, drive carefully and always fasten the seatbelt, get plenty of sleep, develop a social network of friends, have a pet – preferably a dog to walk – and a satisfying spiritual-religious belief system.

Health: fish oil

Fish oil and prostate cancer Do Omega-3’s increase your risk?

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recent paper by Brasky and colleagues published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute concluded that higher blood levels of omega-3s are associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer. However, these data do not indicate that eating fish or taking fish oil supplements cause prostate cancer. Also, the conclusions were based on a single omega-3 blood draw, and not on chronic omega-3 intake. Thus, we must be highly speculative of these conclusions. Indeed, populations with a high intake of fish, such as the Japanese or the traditional Inuit, tend to have among the lowest rates of prostate cancer and death from prostate cancer in the world. Much of the data from case-control and cohort

studies even show a reduced risk of prostate cancer with higher omega-3 intake. Because both fish oil supplementation and dietary intake of fish have been shown in a large number of impressive studies to confer cardiovascular benefits, the American Heart Association still recommends at least one gram of omega-3 fatty acids (from EPA/ DHA) for patients with established coronary heart disease, and 2 fatty-fish meals per week in those without established heart disease. Unfortunately, in the current era of instant media, scientific studies are sometimes inappropriately sensationalized, leading to widespread confusion and misinformation. This latest article on omega-3 and prostate cancer is an example of a “fish-story” that was

blown out of proportion relative to its scientific merit. In summary, there is no convincing proof that omega-3s, either in the diet or via supplementation, cause prostate cancer, and thus many people would still benefit from eating fish and/or taking fish oil. About the authors James J DiNicolantonio, PharmD, and James H. O’Keefe MD, are with the Mid America Heart Institute at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

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orthland Pool Management is a family owned and operated Missouri corporation proudly operating in Kansas City’s Northland for 10 years. Their focus is providing professional pool management with and without lifeguarding services, residential pool services and repairs, pool renovations and upgrades, pool construction and retail pool and spa services.

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The owner Westen Detrick, founder and owner of Northland Pool Management Company, is a graduate of Liberty High School and Central Missouri State University. While in school, he worked for a pool management company as a lifeguard and later as a general manger. Fresh out of college, Detrick founded Northland Pool Management Company in 2004. Andrea Detrick, Westen’s wife, is a graduate of Liberty High School and William Jewell College. They met while working for a swimming pool company as lifeguards and managers and married in 2007. After working as a school nurse at North Kansas City School District for four years, she decided to work for Northland Pool in 2012. Certifications All full-time employees are Certified Pool Operators through the Kansas City Missouri Health Department. Westen Detrick and Seth Baldwin have a Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification through the National Swimming Pool Foundation. Westen Detrick is a Certified Building Professional through the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. Shawn Risley has a Certified Hot Tube Technician through the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. Commercial Services Maintenance: Daily and weekly service to commercial pools. Services include: l Ensuring the pool is cleaned and sanitary l Clean skimmer and pump baskets l Check equipment for proper operation l Adjust and fill chlorinator/salt system l Backwash and clean filter as needed l Straighten chairs and pick up trash l Can arrange to have restrooms cleaned l Maintain pool chemistry and clarity l Assist with ensuring the pool is in compli-

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ance with health department regulations. Lifeguard: Their lifeguards are American Red Cross trained and certified. Lifeguarding services are intended to provide monitoring of the pool, the facility, provide gate control for members and to be a first responder in an emergency or minor injury. Residential Services Residential Pool Opening: Remove cover and quick clean with hose; assemble, test and start up pool equipment (pump, filter, etc.); install automatic cleaner, ladder and other equipment as applicable; test water and add starter chemicals. Residential Pool Closing: Install cover; drain/disassemble pool equipment; open and close valves as required; blow all lines/pipes and add antifreeze; add winterizing chemicals and shock pool Basic Weekly Service: 30 minutes maximum – test water and adjust chemicals as needed; clean skimmer and pump baskets; check equipment for proper operation; adjust and fill chlorinator/salt system; clean and empty pool cleaner; backwash and clean filter as needed Complete Weekly Service: Basic service plus: vacuum pool; quick skim surface for debris; scrub waterline once per month. Renovations and Upgrades They have a full-service renovation business which includes repair, replacement and/or upgrading of your existing pool and its amenities. Vinyl and Concrete In-Ground Pools Northland Pool Management builds in-ground concrete and in ground vinyl liner pools. Their concrete pool product is typically for individuals who want a custom pool designed to cater to their needs. This pool typically takes several months to build due to concrete curing procedures. Currently they have over 30 vinyl liner design options. It can be installed within a matter of weeks weather permitting. Retail Their current product line includes swimming pool and spa chemicals, spas/hot tubs, floats, toys, spa scents, women’s apparel, towels, lighting, outdoor living, pool furniture and pool maintenance equipment that is made in the U.S.

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Are you being held hostage? How to break free from overthinking Life Transformation Coach ICF-PCC

re you being held hostage to overthinking or repeating thoughts? Does your mind become like a record that’s stuck and keeps repeating the same lyrics over and over and will not move forward? Many clients indicate they would like to find freedom from the captivating thoughts that seem to consume them and rob them from clear thinking and the ability to move forward. Are you being held captive to ruminating thoughts?

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Sleeplessness For others, it may mean sleepless nights. Ruminating thoughts often keep people from falling to sleep easily or if they awaken in the middle of the night, excessive thoughts begin to whirl in their mind and the inability to return to sleep can become overwhelming.

Working with a life coach will help you create your own solutions for life’s challenges, hurts or barriers. A coach asks powerful questions and offers professional insight and support for the client as together they discover solutions for some of life’s challenging situations. Request your complimentary coaching session today. Email Kimberlie.Specker@ MyMosaicLifeCare.org .

Addictions For some people, drinking or binge eating becomes a way to cope with life and drown out their ruminations (overthinking), according to Susan Nolen-Hoeksma, Ph.D, a psychologist and professor at Yale University.

Impaired decision making Living in uncertainty or the inability to know what you want or need is accentuated when a clear decision-making process is hi-jacked by repeating irrational thoughts. Overthinking becomes a fast track to feeling helpless as it can paralyze problemsolving skills. Overthinking can cause one to live a life of drama, exaggerated problems or poor decision-making.

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Relationships are damaged Ruminating thoughts can hurt relationships. When people are consumed with thoughts, they are not attentive to the needs of those nearest to them. Close relationships can become weary of the inability to be authentically present in relationships. Sadness or depression accentuates the behavior An interesting fact from Nolen-Hoeksema’s research has found that “when people ruminate or overthink while in a depressed mood, they remember more negative things that happened to them in the past, they interpret situations in their current lives more negatively, and they are more hopeless about the future.” A person can become so preoccupied with the problem that they are unable to push past the cycle of negative thoughts.

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How can you break free from overthinking and reclaim your life? Assess which type of overthinking you are doing: l Rant and rave – This is the most familiar type of overthinking which usually centers on some wrong we believe has been done to us. Women are prone to this kind of overthinking and tend to take on an air of wounded self-righteousness and focus on retaliation that will severely sting the victimizers. l Life of their own – This type of overthinking begins innocently as one notices feelings of being upset or when pondering a recent event. They begin to entertain possible causes for feelings about the events.

Chaotic – This type of overthinking occurs when one doesn’t move in a straight line from one problem to another. Instead, it is as if all kinds of concerns, many of them unrelated, flood their minds at the same time. Having too many activities scheduled in a day creates chaos.

Engage in activities that foster positive thoughts: l Prayer l Physical fitness activities l Work on a favorite hobby l Engage a friend in a brainstorming session to help create a solution. l Avoid self-pity questions like “Why do bad things always happen to me?” or “What’s wrong with me?” l Create a mental picture of a STOP sign and realize you have a choice to turn left or right or continue straight ahead. Where do you want your thoughts to go?

Evaluate how you have made progress in shifting behaviors to more life giving responses and generate a more positive self-reflection. l Write down the thoughts in a journal and schedule a specific time to think about them. If overthinking or ruminating thoughts have you captured and you are ready to create new behaviors, take time to schedule a complimentary coaching session with Kim Specker, certified life coach with Mosaic Life Care at kimberlie.specker@mymlc.com. Content in this article was taken from The “How of Happiness” by Sonja Lyubomirsky and “Women Who Think Too Much: How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life” by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema, Ph.D. and Psychologist and professor at Yale University.

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Diva of DIY

Bring the inside out Turn a garage sale find into outdoor artwork By Leanne Lee

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et me introduce myself. I am Leanne Lee, a.k.a. The Diva of DIY. I am a junk-loving, dumpster-diving, curbshopping wife and mother of three boys. I am a decorative painter, cabinet refinisher, speaker, blogger and broadcast/media personality whose message typically revolves around two things: l Decorating with a conscience - my love for all things upcycled/repurposed l Inexpensive, easy DIY projects with step by step instruction and tutorials I’ll use this article as a platform to spark your creativity. I hope to inspire you to look at one man’s trash as your new-found treasure. I want to write about things that are important to you, so send me your questions and ideas. It’s Spring…Bring the Inside Out When it comes to decorating my home for spring and summer, my favorite space of all is the backyard. I consider the backyard an extension of my home, and I use it as a second living/dining space. Bringing the inside out is the best way to make an outdoor space livable and usable. There are some basic home décor items you will always find in my outdoor living spaces: an outdoor rug, comfy furniture and colorful accessories. In this issue, I am going to show you how to transform an outdated brass chandelier into a colorful chic bird feeder. I hope this project inspires you to take a closer look at your surroundings. Explore your outdoor space and visualize specific areas where you might infuse some of your own natural indoor style. Your home should tell a story. What does yours say?

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Outdated chandelier from your home, thrift store or garage sale Wire cutters Liquid Nail and a caulk gun Spray paint Custard cups or small bowls Birdseed

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Remove plastic wire cover from chandelier

Cut wires with wire cutters

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Replace Nut to secure the metal base

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Northland Real Estate

By Audra Heller About the author

Audra Heller is a licensed broker in Kansas and Missouri, a REALTOR®, President of the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce and volunteer in her community. She has extensive real estate knowledge internationally and locally. She has worked for developers in Australia, throughout the United States and in Kansas City. Audra Heller & Associates is a leading real estate team in the Northland specializing in relocation, luxury homes and marketing the Northland as a great place to live, work and raise a family. You can reach her at 816-410-5892 or at AudraH@ KansasCityHomes.com

s your home GREEN? Are new homeowners satisfied with their green-certified home? What can homeowners do to their current, older homes to make them more efficient? According to award-winning Northland custom builder and President of Casa Bella Construction Russ Groshans, “homes built today are built to a much higher standard than homes built even a few years ago.” As families build their dream home, they need to interview various builders to see what is included or available to upgrade. More builders are offering higher efficiency furnaces as a standard. However, there is still much to consider when it comes to having an energy efficient home. Groshans says that much of the energy gained or lost in a building envelope is through windows and doors. He said that starting with good windows and doors is a must. Also, Groshans recommends using blown in blanket insulation over standard batt insulation. As recent new construction homeowners, John and Henrietta Miller took advantage of some “green” features when building their 8,500-sq.ft. home. They chose to install custom Pella Windows with the Low E and insulation benefits. Their builder, Casa Bella Construction, also encouraged them to use foam insulation throughout their home. John says it was an expensive upgrade but he would do it again. What about the heating and cooling systems? The most important part of this equipment is to make sure it is properly sized for the home. Groshans said “once you have accomplished that, you should look toward establishing zones within your home to account for the different heating and cooling needs.” To help explain, Groshans gave the example of “heating or cooling a basement is much easier to than it would be for a bedroom on the second level over a garage. Zone heating and cooling can be accomplished by having more than one furnace and A/C or heat pump. It can also be accomplished with electronic dampers.” An affordable upgrade that really should be offered as a standard by most builders is a programmable thermostat.Variable speed fans can also contribute significantly to energy savings. One important ancillary benefit of these energy upgrades that goes beyond cost savings or benefit to the environment is the comfort of your home. One size certainly does not fit all when it comes to the climate of your home. Different areas of your home will have different conditioning requirements depending on the

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season, the day of the week, and even the time of the day. Likewise, people living in the home have different comfort levels. So it makes sense to have a system designed with maximum flexibility. When the Millers built their home three years ago, they installed a geothermal system. Henrietta said one benefit of this system that she had not considered until moving in was the constant temperature in every room. John’s favorite benefit of the geothermal was “the extremely low utility bills!” Their air conditioning last summer cost around $200 per month and during the winter, heating bills ranged from $200-$300 per month. Remember this is for an 8,500 sq.ft. home, so they are seeing the expense of the geothermal system paying off in their monthly utility bills! So what can you do as a homeowner without going through the process of building? According to Groshans here are a few items you should consider: 1. One of the easiest ways to upgrade your current home’s energy efficiency is to seal any and all gaps around the home and ensure that you have adequate blown insulation in your attic. 2. Next, make sure that you have double insulated energy efficient windows. There are many companies out there these days who offer window replacement at a very competitive price. 3. Finally, make sure that you have a programmable thermostat and that you actually set it to make sure you are not over-conditioning your home during times that no one is home or when everyone is sleeping.

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Northland Real Estate In conclusion, a recent national survey was conducted with customers and their green-certified homes. This survey reported that 94 percent of homeowners who purchased a National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certified green home within the past three years would do it again. And over 90 percent were satisfied knowing they “did the right thing” by building a green home according to this report from GuildQuality. Russ Groshans, President of Casa Bella Construction, Inc., is a Certified Green Professional and a Certified Graduate Builder. He builds custom homes throughout the Northland in subdivisions such as Riss Lake, The National, Tiffany Greens, Forest Ridge, Embassy Park and more. For more information, check out www.casabellaconstruction.com. Source: “National Green Building Standard Certified Homes Report on Survey Responses,” GuildQuality

Your neighborhood market watch Neighborhood Sales Report for the past 13 months Neighborhood No. of Lowest Highest Average Average homes sold sale Price sale Price sale Price DOM

Briarcliff West Carriage Hill Estates Copperleaf Forest Ridge Estates Green Glades at The Masters Riss Lake Shoal Creek Valley–Preserve Staley Farms The National Thousand Oaks Tiffany Greens Tremont Manor Weatherby Lake

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Disclaimer: Based on information from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® or Heartland MLS for the period of Jan. 1, 2013, through April 15, 2014.

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movie Reviews

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Captain America: The winter soldier ★★★★

Draft Day ★★★½

Heaven is for real ★★★½

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 120 min.

Rated: PG Runtime: 100 min.

Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 136 min.

Sonny Weaver Jr. (Kevin Costner) is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns, a job his recently deceased father once held. Sonny is under tremendous pressure to excel in the upcoming draft from the team owner (Frank Langella), the head coach and the Browns’ fans, who are hungry to return to the quickly fading glory years of the past. Potentially trading away their future for this year’s first pick, Sonny is now in a position to select the draft’s elite quarterback, who happens to be the favorite and expected choice of the owner, coach and fan base. Sonny, however, is not certain of this pick and is leaning toward a middle linebacker from Wisconsin with a questionable history. While contrived and a bit cheesy in parts, the film effectively builds in suspense and finds a way to draw you in. Draft Day is not just a film about the backroom negotiations and related mechanics of the NFL draft; it also provides insight into the lives and emotions of those involved, which makes it a movie for all and not just for football fans.

Based on the best-selling book of the same name, this is the story of Colton (Connor Corum) who, when he was 4 years old, claims he went to heaven after a life-threatening event. His story is revealed in pieces over time to his father Todd (Greg Kinnear) and mother Sonja (Kelly Reilly). While skeptical at first, Todd, who is also a minister, struggles to ignore Colton’s story, which includes events that Colton could have never known about. Sonja likewise is skeptical until Colton mentions meeting a family member in heaven he never knew existed. While Colton’s parents struggle to seek meaning from Colton’s experience, the public skeptics attempt to explain it away. Despite public reaction and ultimately convinced that Colton did indeed visit heaven confirming its reality, Todd takes his case to the public in a sermon he gives at his church. While the movie lacks the emotional impact of the book, it is nevertheless an effective telling of a difficult to dismiss inspirational story that makes a strong case that indeed Heaven is for Real.

Now part of the future, Captain America (Steve Rogers) works for S.H.E.I.L.D., an espionage agency. He’s caught up in a battle with HYDRA, which has developed technology allowing them to identify and kill future threats to their plans and has unleashed a super assassin called the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) who is wreaking havoc on S.H.E.I.L.D. Captain America soon enlists the help of the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and the Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Together they attempt to thwart the evil plot of HYDRA and the mysterious Winter Soldier (the best villain since Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men). The result is nearly 2½ hours of thrilling action that excites from start to finish. The special effects are superb with exciting and excellently staged hand-to-hand combat and chase scenes. While I found the plot a bit complicated to follow, it didn’t really matter as I quickly became engaged by the fast-paced action. A satisfying and entertaining journey, Captain America is a fantastic start to the summer movie season.

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

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Art: Parkville Frame Gallery

Local artist decides to stay Parkville Frame Gallery showcases skill and spirit By Cathy Kline

ason Fewin is an artist. He grew up in Parkville, he attended Park University, and lucky for us he has decided to stay in Parkville. Fewin recently opened the Parkville Frame Gallery where his contemporary furniture and fused-glass will be on display for all to enjoy. Fewin’s attention to detail is evident in every piece he creates. He is “not shy about being sentimental,” and it shows. If it matters to his clients, then it matters to Jason. He will capture the warmth and experience in grandma’s gloves. He will re-instill the brilliance and pride in grandpa’s medals. He can recreate the excitement surrounding a golf ball…with only one scuff mark. Choosing and installing the perfect frame takes skill and experience. Fewin has both. He loves his work and it shows. His eye and engaged spirit can turn what can be a challenging process into a pleasure. If you have an idea, then go see Fewin. He will make it happen, and he will probably even make it better. Also, you do not have to spend a fortune because Fewin offers several price points. Fewin’s gallery will be much more than a frame and display store. He is planning to feature a variety of local artists’ original work.

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restaurant Guide Modern American

Asian – Japanese

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 Trezo Mare $$$ Briarcliff Village 4105 N. Mulberry Dr. American, Italian, seafood The Grille by Piropos $$$ Parkville 1 W. 1st Street Latin American 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.

Party Sushi $$ Kansas City 4244 N. Oak Trafficway Japanese, sushi Zara Sushi $$ 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 China Wok $ Zona Rosa 6048 NW Barry Rd.

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

Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine $$ Zona Rosa 7407 NW 87th St. Indian, Pakistani, vegetarian Taj Mahal $$ Liberty 917 W. Liberty Dr.

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

Saffron Indian Restaurant $$ Zona Rosa 8140 NW Prairie View Rd.

Burgers, wraps, Sandwiches

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

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

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

Comfort Food Stroud’s $$ Kansas City 5410 NE Oak Ridge Rd. American, fried chicken Corner Cafe $ Riverside 4541 NW Gateway Ave. $$ Liberty 8301 NE Flintlock Rd. American, breakfast/ brunch, diner Roxanne’s Cafe $ Parkville 6264 Lewis Dr. American, breakfast/ brunch Nelle Belle’s Diner $ Claycomo 150 E. US 69 Hwy. American, breakfast/ brunch, diner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steakhouses Em Chamas Brazilian Grill $$$ Burlington Creek 6101 NW 63rd Terr. Brazilian, steakhouse Journey Wood-Fired Steaks $$$$ Argosy Casino 777 NW Argosy Pkwy. Steakhouse

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

Range Steakhouse $$$ Harrah’s Casino 1 Riverboat Dr. Steakhouse

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

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

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the last word with Phil Levota

Check out your amazing library The nationally recognized Mid-Continent Public Library will surprise you By Phil LeVota

About the author

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

K, the idea of a “library story” is not that appealing on the surface, but hang in there. As the 17,000 libraries in the U.S. modernize, they face an increasingly harsh budget environment, but any concerns about a general decline in library usage have proven to be unfounded. While usage of some library services such as reference assistance has declined, there has been an amazing increase in the usage of public libraries in the country. Libraries are no longer a quiet place with dusty books, but a place to build a community with all the good old books, the internet, electronic media, wi-fi, music, movies and much more. Locally, we have the Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL), the largest library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area, serving over 770,000 people in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. Every year, the National Institute of Museum and Library Services recognizes the best in the country with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The winners are honored at a National Medal award ceremony in Washington, D.C. This year that prestigious award went to your own Mid-Continent Public Library System. It was only the second library in Missouri to ever win the award. For the past 15 years, the MCPL has worked with regional veterans groups to host a day-long event honoring military veterans with reenactments, roundtable discussions and displays of artifacts and military equipment. Mid-Continent Public Library is also home to the Midwest Genealogy Center, the nation’s largest public genealogy library. The Center is dedicated to collection, programs and services surrounding genealogy and family history. And to promote literacy throughout the community, Mid-Continent Public Library offers free programs for kids, including a Summer Reading Program. MCPL is also currently working with local schools and the Kansas City Area Education Research Consortium to study the effects of summer reading on preventing summer loss of skills. And for all of you Northlanders, you have one of the most unique libraries in all the system right in your backyard: the Woodneath Library Center Project. MidContinent Public Library has built a new library in the Shoal Creek area of Kansas City. In fact, this branch is quickly becoming one of the busiest branches in the entire MCPL system. Anticipating this growth, MCPL purchased a 30-

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The Woodneath branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library at 8900 Flintlock Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

acre antebellum farm on Flintlock Road in 2008. The Library believed the property provided an opportunity to combine a commitment to history with a desire to see growth in the future of the Northland. The plan included the use of the Greek Revival home as a meeting space and the adjoining library as a place to serve the needs of a contemporary library user. The new library at Woodneath is the most advanced in the MCPL system. New technology has been integrated into the building, and public space will be a focus of the library. The Woodneath Campus provides a unique opportunity to enrich the community through expanding access to innovation, information, ideas and inspiration. The Library Center and Historic Home are surrounded by 32 acres of the best of our native landscapes: rolling hills, a variety of trees, prairie grasses and a creek. With plans for an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor classroom, walking trails, native prairie restoration and meadow areas, this is not your grandfather’s library where you were being shushed all the time. I could go on and on about the Mid-Continent Public Library System and the Woodneath Campus, but you should check it out yourself at the Mid-Continent website at www.mymcpl.org. So there you have it. There should not be any of the “I don’t know what to do this summer” complaints because amazing opportunities await you right down the street. I do understand that you will be spending some time at the pool or lake in the next few months, but believe me, one trip to your NEW local library will be entertaining and educational time well spent. Have a great summer!

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