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And now we’re sharing the good news with those readers — the people who we ask each year to vote for their favorite businesses, people and organizations north of the river. With this year’s new categories, including Best Cupcake and Best Deal for a Family Night Out, you voted on more than 130 categories. This 48-page special section lists the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in each of those categories.

We’ve also picked a few categories to highlight. Read all about the Favorite Northlander on Page 4, the three Best-Kept Secrets on Page 11, the three Best In-Home Care winners on Page 18 and Under the Covers, voted the Liberty & Best Northland Band, on Page 34.

Gladstone 781-4941 We started celebrating this year’s results at a reception for the winners on July 18, hosted by one of this year’s Kearney 628-6010 winners, Conrad’s Restaurant & Alehouse.

We hope you will keep the celebration going in the coming months by congratulating those winners you already know and do business with, and by checking out those who you might not be familiar with yet. Then you’ll be ready when voting for the 2013 Best of the Northland opens up next spring.

Be on the lookout for ballots in the Gladstone Dispatch, Liberty Tribune and The Kearney Courier, as well as online at www.BestOfTheNorthland.net.

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July 19, 2012 — Liberty Tribune • Gladstone Dispatch • The Kearney Courier

Making each day special

By Ryne Dittmer For Erin Winstead, there is always time to share a smile, a conversation and a laugh with the residents of the Kendallwood Hills Estates retirement living community. As the community’s executive director for the past six years, interacting with residents has not been just a job requirement, but part of Winstead’s philosophy.

“We get to know our residents very well here. I know everybody by name and will tell you we’re like a family here,” said Winstead. “Doing my job means I get to make their day better off and have fun.”

Making the day better for the more than 90 residents of the community is routine for the Favorite Northlander.

“It’s all about meeting their needs,” Winstead said. “I have the opportunity to do the right thing every day. I can make a change in people’s lives.”

From working at Research Medical Center out of high school, time Erin Winstead, right, speaks with Kendallwood Hills Estates residents spent as an in-home caregiver and working for Wexford Place, Hellen Williams and Mary Stanley. As executive director for the retireWinstead has dedicated her professional life to assisting seniors. Originally ment community, Winstead makes the effort to play a personal part in SPECIAL (continued on Page 12) the lives of the residents she works with.

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“That’s our main thing. We can accommodate to anybody and do quality work in a timely turn around,” owner Jerry Marion said. “We specialize in crystal, glass tile, stone and granite engraving.”

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Going on its fourth year in business, the shop has completed a variety of projects for customers.

“We do a lot of engraving, from toasting glasses to monuments. A lot of the things we do are unique to the client, and we try to find a solution for them,” Marion said.

Additionally, the store routinely fills orders for trophies and plaques.

“We emphasize that we can do gifts and awards for all occasions and events. We have done wedding glasses to Pop Warner football trophies,” Marion said.

Being recognized in the Best of the Northland, Marion hopes, will increase the store’s name recognition as a business that works to meet customer’s needs.

“We’re really excited,” Marion said. “We think it will add awareness to the community and let them know who we are and what we do.”

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Gold Winner: The All-Star Grill and Bar (formerly H&H Grill) The Best-Kept Secret in the Northland may not be much of a secret anymore, having placed Silver in this category in 2010 in addition to a number of other Best of the Northland honors.

“The business started three years ago as Harleys & Horses, a rock venue and a good place to eat,” said Jeff Knold. “We just went through a name change to The All Star Grill and Bar. We are a rock bar and a sports bar now.”

While the name has changed, guests can still expect to be treated to the same quality of food and specials for which the restaurant has come to be known.

“Some of the popular specials are our Taco Tuesdays and as far as our menu, we’re pretty well known for our steaks,” Knold said. “I’d also say I’d put our barbecue against anyone in the city.”

According to Knold, service, quality and value are the three principals that guide the restaurant and its staff and explain the restaurant’s continued recognition.

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Best-Kept Secrets. Tucked behind a strip mall shopping center in Gladstone, the bar does not even have a sign facing the street to attract visitors.

“We’re hidden,” said Natalie Bonuchi, who owns the establishment with Amy Allen. “If you don’t know where it is you wont know except for word of mouth. There’s people that come in here and say, ‘I’ve lived in Gladstone for years and never knew there was something back here.’”

The bar, which the owners describe as a “hole in the wall,” has been in operation for six years. Known for being a shot bar, the Lost Bar serves all its shots in frozen glasses.

“We have lots of great, great regulars. It’s definitely a homey, good-feeling bar,” said Bonuchi.

But a customer does not need to be a regular to enjoy the bar.

“You come in a stranger and leave as a friend,” Bonuchi said. “Everybody knows everybody here, like a ‘Cheers’ bar.”

For patrons of the Lost Bar, live bands and karaoke provide regular entertainment along with shuffleboard and pool tables.

from Kansas City, Winstead met her husband while working at Research Medical Center, and together the two raised two daughters in the Park Hill School District.

“I love the Northland. It’s a good community. The people are friendly — outgoing — and it’s just a different feel,” she said.

Being recognized as Favorite Northlander is something Winstead described as a bit overwhelming.

“This is pretty astounding,” she added.

Residents and staff agree that Winstead is more than deserving of the recognition.

“It’s just a privilege to work for her. She is always up, always positive and always smiling,” said Kendallwood operations manager

Vicki Banyas. “She makes the residents smile, makes them laugh and always makes sure they have a good time.”

Along with Winstead’s recognition, Kendallwood Hills was named best senior retirement living and best assisted living complex. Additionally staff member Lesa Sokoli was voted best waitress.

“It’s been two years in a row now for best retirement community,” Winstead said. “The residents love it and so does the staff.

We believe we are the best at how we care for our residents and its so rewarding to have that.”

Providing the best care has always remained a central focus for Winstead and her staff.

“We say we are a community that cares,” she said. “We try to stand by that in everything we do.”

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Thank you Northland.

Your votes made us the #1 Assisted Living Community.

Lifestyle Amenities • Private and Semi-Private Apartments • All utilities Paid • Compassionate Staff Trained to Meet the Needs of Residents with Alzheimers or Cognitive Decline • On-Site Rehabilitation • Enriching Activities & Exercise Programs

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Metabolic Research Center

Focus HealthCare Solutions

Home Instead Senior Care

Providing Habilitation Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities for Over 30 Years.

2135 Manor Way, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-4332 � www.imanor.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm People served must be approved by the State of Missouri in cooperation with the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County.

Our Lady of Mercy Country Home A Retirement Community… providing care with dignity for the elderly.

FOR OVER 65 YEARS

2115 Maturana Dr, Liberty, Missouri 64068-9469 Office (816) 781-5711, Fax (816) 781-7276 Office Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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House calls for seniors

Gold Winner: Interim HealthCare Interim HealthCare, founded in 1966, is the nation’s leading home care, hospice and medical staffing company. Interim’s more than 300 independently owned and operated franchise locations provide a variety of home health, senior care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and healthcare staffing services. Interim’s independent franchisees employ more than 40,000 health care workers providing nurses, therapists, aides and other health care personnel to approximately 50,000 people annually.

— from Interim Health Care website

Silver Winner: Focus Healthcare Solutions Focus HealthCare Solutions began in the Kearney home of Tabatha Payne 10 years ago. In the past decade, the business has grown to employ more than 100 caregivers providing services for 250 individuals across the Kansas City area.

“Our caregivers provide care to seniors and the disabled. We are there to help them age in place wherever that place may be,” said Payne, executive director and registered nurse.

From light housekeeping to 24/7 nursing, Focus is dedicated to providing support for clients with any

Thanks for voting us the BEST of the Northland!

By Ryne Dittmer amount of need.

“We are set up to provide services at every level of care. We have licensed nurses on staff to provide those services, giving them one company to stay with whatever situation comes up,” Payne said. “We spend a lot of time and energy on our employees. They are the heart and soul of our organization.”

Payne attributes the quality of the staff as one of the main reasons for receiving Best of the Northland recognition this year.

“I think it is an honor and I think it is something that gives kudos to those out there in the community representing our company and providing care every day,” Payne said. “We have a group we are very proud of.”

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Bronze Winner: Home Instead Senior Care The main objective for the staff at Home Instead is matching every client with the right caregiver.

“We are trying to create a good relationship between the caregiver and client and in the early phases of that relationship we are making sure we did find a good match,” owner Steve Boos said.

To assure the best placements are made, the business routinely checks the dynamic between its employees and clients.

“We have a client care manager who will follow up right away and then periodically to make sure we did make a good match,” said Boos. “If we do that, then it’s just so much better for the client and the caregiver.”

Home Instead started operation in Liberty in 2005.

The business seeks to provide in-home care for seniors to help them remain in their own homes.

“We provide anything from housekeeping to meal prep or transportation to doctor office visits,” Boos said.

Boos and the staff of Home Instead are appreciative for the acknowledgment the business has received.

“I think it’s great to be recognized among a group of a lot of good companies out there,” Boos said. “To be selected among that group is a honor for us.”

Thank you for voting us one of the best art galleries!

100 E. Broadway Excelsior Springs

818-900-1028 Tues. thru Sat. 10 to 5 Sunday noon to 4 Visa MC Discover

We are full of • eclectic art • hand soldered jewelry • funky purses and clothing • whimisical wire art • crazy Molly Dollies and more!

Fun Art Classes of all kinds!

You just have to come visit! www. mollyrobertsstudio.com

Thank you for all of your support! We are so proud to be one of the “Best of the Northland” ...and in our first year!

Check out our website or call today for more info!

Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pom, hip hop, Glee, ballroom and junior ballroom, pointe, musical theater, technique, competition, adult, mommy and me and more!

Several all boy classes available too!

All classes are capped at 12 students to ensure individual attention!

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Tire Dealer

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National Tire & Battery

Curt’s Automotive

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Auto Body / Collision Repair

Oil / Lube Shop

Car Wash

CARSTAR

Jiffy Lube

Green Lantern

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Precision Collision

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BNL Auto Repair

Valvoline

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Davis Kwik Lube

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Parochial / Private School

Oakhill Day School 7019 N. Cherry St., Gladstone | 436-6228 www.oakhilldayschool.org

St. James Catholic School

St. Therese School

Teacher

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William Jewell College

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Educational Consulting / Tutoring

Mathnasium

249 W. Mill St., Liberty 415-9393 mathnasium.com/libertymo

Sylvan Learning Centers

The Tutoring Center

Thank you for voting us Best in the Northland!

Plumbing Company

Electrician

Liberty Plumbing Mar-Jen Heating & AC Electrical Service 604 S. Leonard St., Liberty 781-1469

Clog Gone It

Taylor Plumbing Services

Liberty 781-6383

C.M. Mose & Son

Palmer Electric

“Thanks for Voting Us Best Lawn Service Company in the Northland”

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BEST IN THE NORTHLAND two years in a row!

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For Picking Us One Of The Top Antique Stores Again For 2012

Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Home Decor, Furniture, Statuary, Glass, Books

PARKVILLE ANTIQUE MALL

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Roofing Company

Home Exteriors Company

Art Gallery

Liberty Roofing

Kent Mohler Exteriors

Northland Exposure Artists’ Gallery

Exterminator

Economy Exterminating Co. 4427 N. Olvis St., Kansas City | 453-5723

All-Pro Pest Control

109 S. Main St., Liberty 415-3551 www.libertyroofingkc.com

Ever-Ready Pest Control

Kent Mohler Exteriors

Ryan Roofing Systems

100 E. Sixth St., Suite 12, Kearney | 628-4049 www.igotsiding.com

Cliff’s Home Repair

Sears

110 Main St., Parkville 746-6300 www.northlandartists.com

River’s Bend Gallery

Molly Roberts Studio

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Appliance Store

Massage Therapy

Sears

Back & Body Works

5415 NE Antioch Road, Kansas City 414-2700 | www.sears.com

Lowe’s

Factory Direct Appliance

7618 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone | 420-8800 backandbodyworks.com

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Betsy’s Massage

Place to Purchase Lawn & Garden Equipment

Lawn Service

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7211 NW 83rd St., Kansas City | 442-8160

Home Depot

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Carpet Cleaner

Guess Master Clean

8501 Orchard Circle, Pleasant Valley | 792-5782 guessmasterclean.info

Stanley Steemer

Pratt Carpet Cleaning

Grocery Store

Convenience Home Store Improvement Co.

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Sun Fresh

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Cody’s Quick Stop

Giltner & Sons

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Garden Center / Nursery

Antique Store

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We will be here as long as you want us here.”

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Family Tree Nursery

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Grass Pad

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for your votes selecting Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor as Best Chicken Restaurant and one of the best family restaurants

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Home Accessories Store

Furniture Store

Shoe Store

Men’s Clothing Store

Uncle Ricky’s

Crowley Furniture

DSW

Kohl’s

4 E. Franklin St., Liberty 781-4924 unclerickyslibertymo.weebly.com

Pier 1 Imports

Kirkland’s

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Famous Footwear

Payless Shoe Source

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JCPenney

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DressBarn

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Music Store

Dry Cleaner

Bed & Breakfast

Hardware Store

Palen Music Center

Pride Cleaners

Stone-Yancey House

Westlake Ace Hardware

2 E. Franklin St., Liberty 792-8301 www.palenmusic.com

Meyer Music

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Mayfair Cleaners & Laundry

Fosters Cleaners

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Hy-Vee

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Heating & Cooling Co.

Climate Control Heating & Cooling 937 S. Brown St., Liberty 479-2787 climatecontrolkc.com

Charlie’s Comfort Services

Peterson Heating and Cooling

Barber Shop

Beauty Shop

Pet Store

Harvey’s Barber Shop

Beauty Brands

PetSmart

www.beautybrands.com

www.petsmart.com

6 W. Kansas St., Liberty 781-2039

Hess Style Shop

Barbers Plus of Platte Woods

Salon De Bella

Cosmetique

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Travel Agency

AAA Travel Agency

Bank

BankLiberty

www.bankliberty.com

7679 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City | 455-4900

Cruise Holidays

Voyages Plus

Credit Union

Disposal Service

Community America Credit Union

Deffenbaugh Industries

www.cacu.com

Commerce Bank

Bank Of America

Thank You for Voting

Best Northland Body Shop A&B CARSTAR SMITHVILLE (816) 532-0000 A&B CARSTAR RIVERSIDE (816) 741-6966 WICKLUNDS CARSTAR LIBERTY (816) 781-2838

Muzuma Credit Union

KC Police Credit Union

800-631-3301 www.deffenbaughinc.com

Allied Waste

Platte Valley Sanitation

World Champions onss Look for our New Building Coming in Summer 2012!

Thank You

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Best BBQ Restaurants in the Northland!

1218 Swift Avenue NKC, MO 64116

816-221-2535 Mon.-Tues.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. & Sat. 10-9

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Computer Repair

Tattoo Parlor

Houston Computers

KC Ink

943 W. Liberty Drive, Liberty 781-7030 houstoncomputers-llc.com

Best Buy

Northland Computer

4025 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City | 569-4465 www.kansascityink.com

Dark Lotus Tattoos

Illustrated Man Tattoo

Boutique

Pet Resort / Sitter Service

Serendipity Boutique & Day Spa

No Worries Pet Care

1516 NE 96th St., Liberty 781-7677

Vintage Market

Aura Hair Studio

415-9267 noworriespetcare.com

Pete and Mac’s

Elkhound Ranch Kennels

When you do something 10 times, it means something.

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Co-workers become bandmates to create Under the Covers

By Ryne Dittmer

“We wanted to stay strictly a rock band, and we’ve pretty much stuck to that,” Kenworthy said. “We decided if we were gonna do it, we were gonna do it our way.”

The band’s beginning can be

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Under the Covers’ first show was more than standing room only. The crowd wrapped around the building, standing on the sidewalks to watch the show from open windows.

“We wanted to give them something way more than what they expected,” said Doug Kenworthy, who plays bass for the band. “That kinda kicked things off for us. Having that many people really let us know we were on to the right thing.”

In the nearly two years since that first show, Under The Covers has become a regular performer in and around the Kansas City area. The band’s four members, all locally raised, have defined the cover band’s sound through rock.

traced to Big Dude’s Music City in downtown Kansas City, where Kenworthy, along with Frank Campobasso and Jason Dean, all worked. The three for some time had discussed starting a band and brought in Denny Sipes to complete the group. Together, Under the Covers plays an assortment of rock from ’80s classics to current popular tracks.

“We pretty much pick out what we like to play,” said Jason Dean, who plays drums. “Ultimately, we want people on the

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dance floor having a good time.”

A focus on entertaining the crowd has been important to the band from the beginning.

“It’s all about our commitment to being a rock band and everybody coming to our show and having a good time. We put a lot of energy into the show,” Kenworthy said.

Putting that energy into shows helped the band’s name recognition grow, including being named Favorite Northland Band.

“We were surprised when we got the email,” Dean said. “We were not expecting this.”

The award, the band feels, is the culmination of their dedication to the music and show experience they have put together.

“It’s a cool honor, absolutely.

It’s always nice to be recognized for something you put a lot of work into,” said Kenworthy. “This is heart and soul for us.”

Gym / Workout Facility

Place to Bowl

Place to Play Pool

24 Hour Fitness

Gladstone Bowl

Brass Rail

www.24hourfitness.com

Gladstone Community Center

Eagle Fitness

300 NW 72nd St., Kansas City 436-2695

Retro Bowl

AMF Pro Bowl Lanes

Thank You.

We are pleased to be recognized as one of the BEST Medical Clinics in the Northland. It is our pleasure to serve our patients in Liberty, Kansas City North and all of the Northland.

As we strive to meet the health care needs of our growing community, we are pleased to introduce Jared Dirks - MD and Nicole Ragland - RN,MSN,NP-C, the newest members of the Northland Family Care Team.

www.northlandfamilycare.com

Jared Dirks - MD

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9151 NE 81st Terrace Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64158.

Phone number: 816-781-4740

4940 NE 81st St., Kansas City | 468-6100 www.brassrailkc.com

Side Pockets

The Landing

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Golf Course

Martial Arts Studio

Casino

Shoal Creek Golf Course

Karate for Kids

Ameristar

8905 Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City | 407-7242 www.shoalcreekgolf.com

The National

Paradise Pointe Golf Complex

kidzleadership.com

FastKick Martial Arts & Fitness Center

Bill Brown Karate

Place to Hear Live Music

3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City | 414-7000 www.ameristar.com

Harrah’s

Argosy

The Landing Eatery and Pub

1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-5230 | landingeateryandpub.com

Harrah’s

Kendallwood Retirement Apartments A Residential Care Community

“We care about you because you are a person who deserves Care and Respect.”

Thank you!

for Voting Us One of the Best Plumbing Companies in the Northland!

‘Serving you since 1950’ We are fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind.

Proud Members of the: NFIB, MPGA, PHCC, Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, BBB of KC, and Angie’s List

816-532-0737

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• Caring Assistance with Daily Needs • Medical Dispensing • Assistance with Bathing & Dressing • Special Diets • Paid Utilities • Housekeeping & Laundry Service • 24 Hour Nursing • 24 Hour Security • Daily Menu Selections • Transportation to Doctors • Daily Activities

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The All-Star Grill and Bar

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Northland Band

Karaoke

Under the Covers

Lost Bar

7632 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City 569-4860

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Missouri

Seventh Day

The All-Star Grill and Bar

The Landing Eatery & Pub

Bike Night / Roller Best Car Show Skating Rink

Stables Grill

607 W. Missouri Highway 92, Kearney | 903-3000 www.stablesgrill.com

Worth HarleyDavidson

Cruise Night on Liberty Square

Winnwood Skating Center 4426 NE Winn Road, Kansas City | 452-1171 www.winnwodsk8.com

Northland Rolladium

River Roll

Family Practice

9411 N. Oak, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64155-2233 (816) 436-1800 • fax (816) 436-4241

www.gashlandclinic.com

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B.J. Krumm, M.D. A.A. Albers, M.D. S.A. Haupt, M.D. R. Ranes, M.D.

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Dance / Gymnastics Studio

Ibsen Dance Theatre

Tourist Attraction

Worlds Of Fun

The Studio - Liberty Dance Diane’s School and Glee of Dance

Jesse James Belvoir Winery Farm

Carolyn’s Country Cousins Pumpkin Patch 17607 NE 52nd St., Liberty 781-9196 | www.carolyns countrycousins.com

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Agricultural Deal for Family Tourism Night Out

The All-Star Grill and Bar (Formerly H&H Grill) 7210 NE 43rd St., Kansas City | 452-6220

CiCi’s Pizza

Pizza Shoppe

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HONORED TO BE VOTED FOR 2012 BEST ROOFING COMPANY.

109 South Main • Liberty, MO 64069 (816) 415-3551 or (913) 375-6655

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Thank you to all our wonderful customers for voting Peterson Heating & Cooling, Inc. ... ...Best in the Northland

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Breakfast Restaurant

Corner Café

Corner Café

www.thecornercafe.com

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Stone Canyon Pizza Co.

Kate’s Kitchen Ginger Sue’s

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Deli / Sandwich Shop

Pizza Place

Thank you for voting us BEST OF THE NORTHLAND!

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BEST KEPT SECRET

7632 N N. Oak Trafficway Trafficway

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Moyes Eye Center 5844 N.W. Barry Road, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64154

816.746.9800

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Hamburger Joint

Fast Food Restaurant

Barbecue Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant

Five Guys

McDonald’s

Smokehouse

Red Lobster

www.fiveguys.com

Hayes Hamburgers & Chili

LC’s

www.mcdonalds.com

Taco Bell

www.smokehousebbq.com

Burger King

Wabash BBQ

Smokin’ Guns BBQ

450 NW Barry Road, Kansas City | 468-6116 www.redlobster.com

Bonefish Grill

Trezo Mare

Thank you for voting us the Best Chiropractors in The Northland!

305 NW Englewood Ct. • Suite 200 Gladstone, MO 64118 • 816-454-5433 MON 8-12 2-6:30 • TUE 8-2 • WED 8-12 2-6:30 THUR 2-6:30 • FRI 8-12 2-6:30

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It is our goal as a team to provide you with the best overall health care. We use our knowledge as lifestyle doctors to help you move toward a balanced and vibrant state. We collect your goals and help you achieve them; not by treating disease, but by proactively treating the whole person as a self-healing, self regulating miracle.

Dr. Bruce Rippee - C.C.W.P. Dr. Jim Wyllie - C.C.W.P., D.A.B.C.O Dr. Chris McClenney Dr. Jake Wyllie - C.C.W.P.

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Steak House

Chicken Restaurant

Oriental Restaurant

Italian Restaurant

Hereford House

Stroud’s

Hunan Garden

Olive Garden

8661 N. Stoddard Ave., Kansas City | 584-9000 herefordhouse.com

Texas Roadhouse

Longhorn Steakhouse

5410 NE Oak Ridge Drive, Kansas City | 454-9600 stroudsrestaurant.com

Chick-fil-A

KFC

1170 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-1911 hunangardenliberty.com

Ming Dragon

Red Wok

www.olivegarden.com

Cascone’s

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Mexican Restaurant

Buffet

Cupcakes

Doughnut Shop

Golden Corral

Smallcakes

LaMar’s Donuts

Rancho Grande Cantina

www.goldencorral.com

Margarita’s

Ameristar

ranchograndecantina.com

On The Border

Argosy

PARK UNIVERSITY would like to thank its supporters for voting the University the 2012 best university/college in the Northland!

6264 Lewis St., Suite 101A, Parkville | 505-1777 smallcakescupcakery.com

Cloud Nine Cupcakes

Sugar Mamma’s Bakery

1183 Kansas St., Liberty | 792-8630 www.lamars.com

Donut King

Rays Donuts

PARK UNIVERSITY

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Excellence in Education since 1875.

8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152

Park is committed to providing quality and affordable educational opportunities to the Kansas City area and beyond. The University offers diverse undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs while providing personalized education from experienced faculty.

It’s not too late to enroll for the Fall 2012 semester.

For more information, visit www.park.edu/best, e-mail pssc@park.edu or call (816) 746-2589.

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Ice Cream / Frozen Custard

Bakery

Thank You Guys, You Are ALL The Best!

5808 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118

816-452-5947

Hy-Vee

www.hy-vee.com

Panera

Thank You for Voting Us the

Sheridan’s

Best Hamburger Joint in the Northland!

sheridansfrozencustard.com

Sugar Mamma’s Bakery

Baskin Robbins

Lemon Tree Frozen Yogurt

118 Conistor Lane • Liberty, MO Open mid September thru October 31st 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

7 days a week

St. Therese School St. Therese School, Early Education Center and Parish would like to sincerely thank the entire Northland Community for voting us in as one of

www.carolynscountrycousins.com

816-741-5400

Thank you for voting for me “One of the Best Pediatricians in the Northland”

Dr. Susan Storm 8781 n. platte purchase drive

loving-care for kids BIG and small

kansas city, mo 64155 tel 816.587.3200 fax 816.587.7644 www.pediatriccarenorth.com

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Cup of Coffee

Salad Bar

Sports Bar

Starbucks

Hy-Vee

The Landing Eatery and Pub

www.starbucks.com

www.hy-vee.com

1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-5230 | landingeateryandpub.com

Caribou Coffee

Barista de Casa

Ruby Tuesday

Jason’s Deli

Conrad’s Restaurant & Alehouse

Buffalo Wild Wings

Liquor Store

Gomer’s

6298 N. Missouri Highway 9, Parkville | 9746-0400 www.gomers.com

Berbiglia

Bubbles Wine and Spirits

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Farmer’s Market Summer isn’t a vacation from learning.

Spending a summer at Sylvan will do more than just keep your child busy. A personalized summer learning plan can build the skills, habits and attitudes your child needs for lifelong success.

Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market

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Sylvan Learning of Gladstone

Sylvan Learning of Liberty

816-468-7900

816-792-5944

6910 N Holmes, Suite 152 Gladstone, MO 64118

1170 W. Kansas, Suite M (on the west end) Liberty, MO 64068 www. sylvankc.com

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Parkville Farmers Market

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Founded in 1966, Interim Healthcare has become the largest provider of home care and health care staffing services.

We did it by earning the trust of patients, families, hospitals, and facilities facilities needing qualified health care personnel.

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Thanks Northlanders for voting Gary Crossley Ford Best New AND Used Vehicle Dealership in the Northland!

Todd Crossley Dealer Principal

Shane Ott Used Vehicle Sales Manager

Howard Lonsdale Sales Manager

Leon Garrett Body Shop Manager

Gary Crossley

Michael York Service Director

Ben Pacheco General Sales Manager

Ryan Crossley Sales Manager

Brandon Culbertson Quick Lane Manager

Kansas City’s #1 Ford Dealer www.mykcford.com

Stacy Duncan Aftermarket Manager

Sue McQueen Parts Manager

8050 N. Church Rd. I-35 & 152 Hwy.

816-781-4844

Thank You to all our patients & friends

You’re the best!

I feel extremely honored to have been voted by the Northland residents as “Best Dentist in the Northland,” again this year. I have a terrific, talented staff who care about people and their dental health; this award is also for them. We will continue to work very hard everyday to continue to earn your support.

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