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Winning is the best he ballots have been counted — and recounted, thanks to a computer glitch — and the winners are … all of the people, businesses and groups featured in this special section. This 23rd annual Best of the Northland winners list is a compilation of the results of two months of spring voting by readers of the Liberty Tribune, Gladstone Dispatch and The Kearney Courier. The combined newspaper staffs have spent the summer notifying individual winners, and now we’re ready to celebrate and spread the news. Inside these 44 pages, you’ll find the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of each of this year’s 132 categories. As always,
there’s a few new categories, a few categories that have been brought out of retirement and a few whose time we thought had come and gone. We’ve expanded the number of medical categories to include more specialists. We’ve also included longer profiles on a few of the winners. Get the back story on two of the best-kept secrets in the Northland on Page 10. Be inspired to help the needy with The ReSale Shop on Page 6. And the icing on the cake doughnut is at double-award-winner Slivinski’s Bakery, featured on Page 22. Keep up with all of this year’s and past winners on Best of the Northland’s Facebook page.
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In good company: Favorite Northlander runners-up Earlier this year, we asked readers to nominate people they know who have made a positive difference in the community and who deserve recognition. The combined staff of the Liberty Tribune, Gladstone Dispatch and The Kearney Courier selected four finalists from among these reader-nominated individuals to appear on the 2013 Best of the Northland ballot, and our readers picked the Favorite Northlander featured on the next page. The community involvement of the runners-up is detailed below.
Lou DeMarco Lou DeMarco of Cosentino’s Price Chopper off Interstate 35 and Missouri Highway 291 is described by his employees as “one of the most remarkable store directors that the Northland has and will ever see.” DeMarco’s dedication to his store, his employees and his com-
munity are second to none. He and his wife, Donna, are active members of the Liberty and Kansas City North communities, volunteering their time to many local organizations. He belongs to and is a former board member of Sertoma. He also has been involved with the Liberty Chamber of Commerce for more than 15 years. The Liberty Hospital Foundation also has been a part of DeMarco’s life, as has Hillcrest Ministries, which aids in rehabilitating lives and families. DeMarco believes that the education of our youth and the activities they participate in are important. He has donated products to Liberty Public Schools for several occasions. His involvement extends to Freedom House, the St. James School Board, and being a ranking member of the Knights of Columbus, among other organizations. His family, including his wife of 29 years and their four sons, is involved with the state foster care system, helping other families and children. DeMarco’s support of his own family
includes standing by Donna during her fight with breast cancer. “His involvement in his community and being a part of his employees’ and customers’ lives each day make him the impeccable director and human that he is,” according to his nomination for Favorite Northlander recognition.
Donice Yeater Donice Yeater of Parkville has touched many lives as the director of Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Platte County, a program that provides temporary housing for homeless families so they can get back on their feet. The program requires that they attend life skills and community living classes along with budget counseling to ensure they can become self-sufficient. “Donice has been making this program work to its fullest potential in Platte County for the past 2 1/2 years,” accord-
ing to the person who nominated her for Favorite Northlander recognition. “Under her direction, Hillcrest of Platte County has two housing sites for families, as well as two thrift shops.” As an active resident of the Northland, Yeater can be found cheering on her daughter at Park Hill South High School swim meets or at Rotary meetings. She also is on the Warrior Dash Committee and a member of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. She can be spotted at the Harvest Ball or at Platte Woods United Methodist Church leading Sunday school classes. Yeater always stops to chat and find out how people are doing, remembering everyone’s names and making them feel special each time she speaks with them. She never seems to get tired, even though her calendar is always full. And yet she will make time in her busy schedule to meet with members of the community to move forward with Hillcrest’s mission to help homeless families
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Favorite Northlander: Elizabeth Schneider
Community projects are a favorite for this Northlander By Stacy Burt It’s not unusual for kids to think their parents are uniquely special. But this year, a strong endorsement by the daughter of a one woman helped in naming this year’s Favorite Northlander. In her nomination for her mother, Erin Schneider explained why Elizabeth Schneider should be recognized for her philanthropic contributions to the Northland community: “She is always willing to donate time or what money she has to help others.” The mother of three has never been afraid of taking on projects for her community. Inspired by her stepfather, who underwent a kidney transplant five years ago, Elizabeth is passionate about raising awareness for organ transplants. She personally raised $500 through her Mary Kay cosmetics business to help a young man in her neighborhood, Chad Sellhorst, with cystic fibrosis and in need of a double-lung transplant. Schneider continues to support fundraising efforts for Chad at www.cotaforchadws.com. So far, more than $87,000 has been raised locally and regionally for his transplant surgery. “Whenever you can enhance somebody’s life, you should,” Elizabeth said. When she isn’t running her cosmetics business and working part time selling sporting event tickets at the Sprint Center box office, Elizabeth coordinates volunteers for the HOPE program at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty. The program sells gift cards for a number of local and national merchants including Price Chopper, Hy-Vee and The Dish restaurant. Proceeds from the cards support educational programs at the parish. Elizabeth has coordinated the program for the past four years but has been involved since 2000. She organizes a team of about 25 volunteers.
Another cause close to Elizabeth’s heart is recycling. After returning to the area after living in Sacramento, Calif., for about 10 years, she was disappointed that recycling was not routine in her community. That’s when she took charge of securing four recycling bins for the parking lot at St. James. Elizabeth is also active in recruiting blood donors and regularly donates blood through drives at her church. In addition, she has served as secretary of her neighborhood’s homeowner’s association.
For fun, Elizabeth actively attends a variety of sporting events at St. Pious X High School, where her son, Ian, plays basketball, golf, and soccer. He’ll be a senior this year. Her husband of 27 years, Steve Schneider, also attended the high school. Her daughters are twins Erin and Meredith. Elizabeth said she is looking forward to helping plan Erin’s upcoming marriage, attending her son’s sports activities and discovering more opportunities to support her church.
Runners-Up: Continued from Page 3 become self-supportive, self-reliant contributors to society.
J.J. Greenwood J.J. Greenwood of Kansas City North likes to tell people he spent 30 years in the federal penitentiary — which he did, as an inmate counselor. Since his retirement he has continued to provide coaching, mediation and guidance to Northlanders — some compensated and some on a volunteer basis. Among the work he does is mediating victim-offender restitution cases for the nonprofit Conciliation Center based in Liberty, and family disputes between never-married and divorcing parents. He also does mediation for the Juvenile Offices of both Clay and Platte counties, working with delinquent youth and children beyond parental control (parent-adolescent mediation). Greenwood is the coordinator of a community justice board that connects community members with juvenile offenders to discuss the consequences of their offense and develop a plan to make things right. He was successful in reaching out to security officers in big-box retail stores to help the community justice boards work on the problem of juvenile shoplifting. He is also involved with Big Brothers. Most recently, Greenwood has become a coach for down-on-theirluck parents trying to pay off child support arrears and get back on their feet. He is not a high-profile guy, according to the person who nominated him for Favorite Northlander recognition. “He is one of those salt-of-theearth folks who don’t get much media attention but quietly go about trying to help people heal broken relationships and build their confidence to make the most of their strengths,” said the nomination.
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Sold on helping those in need Gold winner: Best Nonprofit Assistance League of Kansas City
6101 N. Chestnut Ave., Gladstone, 453-6011, www.alkc.org
By Ryan Schuessler The Assistance League of Kansas City — a chapter of the national organization founded in 1983 — is a local leader in raising money for charity and philanthropic endeavors in the area. Those programs include providing new clothes for elementary school students in need, personal care items for victims of sexual assault and a senior outreach service. The league also runs a thrift store in Gladstone as part of its fundraising efforts. The store is completely staffed by volunteers, and all the money the store takes in stays in the community. Called The ReSale Shop, it has been in operation for 17 years, and recently moved to its new location on North Oak Trafficway. The league recently purchased its own building for the store, reducing costs by eliminating a lease. Linda Craigie is the assistant chairwoman of the ReSale Shop. “Everyone volunteers there,” she said. “Everybody works very hard out of the love for our programs.” Assistance League of Kansas City has more than 300 volunteers, and in the ReSale Shop committee, there are 60 members who work in the shop, take in donations and keep
the store running. Craigie said it was out of the determination of those involved that the store was able to keep normal hours with an all-volunteer staff. “I don’t know if it’s just magic,” she said. “But we always seem to be able to make it. Because everyone knows that if the shop isn’t open and functioning, the programs we love will stop.” The ReSale shop takes in all items, from furniture to clothing, and aims to offer customers a wide selection and a good shopping experience. “We want them to feel like they’re in a department store. We want them to have a great experience when they come in,” Craigie said. Assistance League of Kansas City is part of the national Assistance League, which has chapters all over the country. Other chapters run similar operations to fund their programs. “We just love what we’re doing and we hope everyone else does, too,” Craigie said.
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Veterinarian
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Hair Stylist
Jeff
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Not a secret any more: By Ryan Schuessler Silver: Timeless Treasures Antique Mall
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Looking for a unique piece for that empty spot in the living room? One of the best-kept secrets in the Northland may be just the place to find what you’re looking for. Timeless Treasures Antique Mall has been open for 20 years now and has been under its current ownership for the past 16. “I had been a longtime collector and wanted to have my own business,” said Kay Rozzelle, Timeless Treasures owner. The mall offers customers glassware, furniture and everything in between. “We try to have a little of something for everyone,” Rozzelle said. “We have things that young families would like. We have a lot of loyal customers coming in.” It’s the number and selection of antiques that sets Timeless Treasures apart. The 15,000-square-foot facility features items from more than 120 antique dealers, a
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higher-than-average number for most antique malls. With more dealers comes more selection, explaining the diversity in the products offered to customers. In particular, the mall features a wide selection of primitive and painted furniture. “It’s just a fun place to come and work, and a place to come and (visit),” Rozzelle said. Timeless Treasures is at 433 U.S. Highway 69. For more information, call 455-9400.
Bronze: AKKA Karate AKKA Karate has been a family-run business since day one. Founded in 2001 by Sam Middleton, who has been involved in martial arts since the age of 10, it’s run by Sam, wife Kate, and their two daughters, Miranda and Hannah. The dojo — or karate school — in Gladstone has programs for all ages and does more than teach self-defense. This year’s Best of the Northland voters picked AKKA Karate as one of the best-kept
secrets and as the best martial arts studio north of the river. The Middletons’ operation has taught personal safety and defense for local elementary and high schools. It also regularly supports Synergy Services, a Northland nonprofit that supports victims of domestic violence. AKKA stands for the American Kenpo Karate Academy. There are four other affiliated AKKA schools in the Kansas City area. The Middletons also host more than karate classes. AKKA Karate has put on picnics, scavenger hunts and game nights for members. But above all, they’re about fitness. As it says on the dojo’s website, “We believe in working to improve our physical fitness as well as our mental fitness. You’ll sweat with a smile when you join our karate classes. You’ll feel better about yourself, too, when you know you’re doing your best to stay in shape.” AKKA Karate is located at 7504 N. Oak Trafficway, For more information, call 682-2428.
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Education
Parochial/ Private School
Teacher Grades K-6
Teacher Grades 7-12
Coach
Oakhill Day School
Cherie Bliss
Lori Dameron
Bob Lee
Chapel Hill Elementary Oak Park High School St. Pius X High School Golf
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St. James Catholic School
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➤ Gold Award for Best Bakery ➤ Silver Award for Best Florist ➤ Bronze Award for Best Coffee Shop Thank You! 7117 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO • 816-452-6500 8301 N. St. Clair Ave., Kansas City, MO 64151 • 816-505-1000 207 N.E. Englewood Rd., Kansas City, MO 64118 • 816-454-4776 5330 N.W. 64 St., Kansas City, MO 64151 • 816-505-1311 109 N. Blue Jay Dr., Liberty, MO • 816-792-3210 75007445
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Food & Drink
Fast Food Restaurant
BBQ Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Steak House
McDonald’s
Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Red Lobster
Longhorn Steakhouse
www.mcdonalds.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Sonic Drive-In
6304 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City
454-4500 smokehousebbq.com
Wabash BBQ
450 NW Barry Rd., Kansas City
468-6116 www.redlobster.com
Smokebox BBQ
Bonefish Grill
9400 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City
781-4667
www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Tie: Long John Silver’s, Trezo Mare
Hereford House
Outback Steakhouse
Thanks For Making Us Number 1
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 CARWASH IN THE NORTHLAND!
Visit us at our new location Gladstone HyVee • 7117 N. Prospect Wednesdays 2-6 p.m. 75007479
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Food & Drink
Chicken Restaurant
Asian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant
Stroud’s
Wasahi Japanese Steak House
Olive Garden
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
www.olivegarden.com
8340 NW Roanridge Rd., Kansas City
5410 NE Oak Ridge Dr., Kansas City
454-9600 Stroudsrestaurant.com
Chick-fil-A
KFC
328 NE 72nd St., Kansas City 468-7338
Bo Lings
Hunan Garden
Cascone’s
Café Italia
759-2270 ontheborder.com
Rancho Grande Cantina
Jose Pepper’s
We’d Like to Thank You for Voting Us the Best Furniture Store nd. in the Northland. “Providing Quality ENT and Dermatology Care Since 1995”
It has been our privilege to serve you for 59 years. —Beth, Greg & Laura Crowley
At Highways 291 & 152 in Liberty kansas city’s family owned furniture store for over 50 years 75007478
781-8002
www.crowleyfurniture.com
The Physicians and Staff of Midwest Medical Specialists, P.A. wish to congratulate Board Certified Dermatologist:
Deborah B. Ohlhausen, M.D. For being selected as the “Best of the Northland” MAIN Appointment Line All Locations (816) 454-2655
Liberty Office: Colleen M. Reisz, M.D. and Deborah B. Ohlhausen, M.D.
124 Westwoods Dr., Seaport Complex – Liberty, MO 64068 Other MMS Providers and Care Locations: Avon C. Coffman, D.O.; Frank C. Koranda, M.D.; Eric C. Christensen, M.D. Joseph B. Schneider, D.O. and Brian M. Hendricks, D.O. Lisa Orrick, PA-C and Kristin Sands, PA-C Audiologists: Jennifer Schumacher, AuD. And Erika Ward, AuD. Kansas City, MO: 5330 No. Oak Trafficway, Ste 201 – KC, MO 64118 Kansas: 8800 W. 75th St., Ste. 140 – Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 www.midwestmedicalspecialists.com 75007525
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Food & Drink
Buffet
Cupcakes
Bakery
Ice Cream/ Frozen Custard Shop
Golden Corral
Smallcakes
Hy-Vee
Baskin-Robbins
www.goldencorral.com
6263 Lewis St., Suite 100A, Parkville
www.hy-vee.com
www.baskinrobbins.com
HomeTown Buffet
Hong’s Buffet and Mongolian Grill
505-1777 smallcakescupcakery.com
3 Girls Cupcakes
Ace’s Bakery
Thank you for voting me one of the BEST in the Northland!
Panera Bread
Slivinski’s Bakery
Sheridan’s
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Icing on the cake doughnuts: Bronze winner: Best Bakery & Best Doughnuts By Stacey Hamby
Stacey Hamby/Staff Photo This is the first year that Slivinski’s Bakery has received awards in the Best of the Northland contest. Doug Slivinski has operated the Kearney business at the corner of Missouri Highways 33 and 92 for nine years.
Doug Slivinski has a Polish name. But he doesn’t make Polish pastries. He learned his trade from Italian twins in a Connecticut bakery. “When I was 15, I needed to get a job that I could walk to, and that was a bakery,” he said. “I saw they didn’t make money, and they had horrible hours, and I said, ‘That’s the job for me.’” Now more than two decades and two Best of the Northland awards later, Slivinski knows he made the right choice. He and his wife, Brenda, opened Slivinski’s Bakery nine years ago in Kearney, where he does most of the baking himself. “That’s why we don’t always have the same things every day,” he said, noting an eclectic offering of cakes, breads, muffins, doughnuts and cookies made from scratch. “I always enjoy the immediacy of baking. At the end of the
hour, the product comes out — or not.” Slivinski first opened a bakery in Kearney 20 years ago. It was open for three years before he went to work for Hy-Vee’s bakery until he said he felt ready to open his own store again. “From day one, people started coming in, and it’s been overwhelming how nice the people of Kearney and the area have been,” he said. “We love being in our community and being part of it.” The community apparently appreciates Slivinski, too, voting for his bakery in the Best of the Northland contest. Slivinski’s Bakery received third place in both the best doughnuts and best bakery categories. This is the first time Slivinski’s has received Best of the Northland awards. “It means a lot for people to take the time to think of us and vote,” Slivinski said. The bakery is at 196 W. Missouri Highway 92. For more information, call 903-2245.
Doughnut Shop
Breakfast Restaurant
Sports Bar
Liquor Store
Donut King
Kate’s Kitchen
The Landing Eatery & Pub
Bubbles Wine and Spirits
2320 Armour Rd., Kansas City 8002 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City 1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 7407 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City 436-8987 472-1412 792-5230 436-7200 www.donutkingkc.com landingeateryandpub.com kateskitchenkc.com
LaMar’s Donuts
Slivinski’s Bakery
Corner Café
IHOP
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Thank you for supporting Senior Star and inspiring people to embrace senior living. We are honored to serve you and to be named one of the “Best of the Northland� businesses. We will continue to offer World Class Service paired with our warm and friendly community. Stop by and experience the Senior Star difference today!
(816) 256-5626 seniorstar.com 6500 N. Cosby Ave. t Kansas City, MO 64151 75007127
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Medical
Coffee Shop
Farmers Market
Starbucks
Gladstone Farmers Market
www.starbucks.com
Hy-Vee parking lot, 7117 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone 423-4110
Hospital
Medical Clinic
North Kansas City Hospital
The Gashland Clinic
2800 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City 691-2000
www.nkch.org
www.gladstone.mo.us/farmersmarket
Lattéland Espresso & Tea
Caribou Coffee in Hy-Vee
Liberty Farmers Market
Parkville Farmers Market
Liberty Hospital
Thank you for your recognition of Andrew L. Moyes as Best Eye Surgeon in the Northland!
Moyes Eye Center 5844 N.W. Barry Road, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64154
The Liberty Clinic
Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic
One Victory Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
816.746.9800
816.792.6700
Conveniently located at the Barry Medical Park within Saint Luke’s Northland Campus
www.moyeseye.com
Gashlandclinic.com
for voting us your #1 bank in the Northland
Andrew L. Moyes, MD
75007493
St. Luke’s Northland Hospital
9411 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City, Suite 100 436-1800
75007545
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Medical
Chiropractor
Optometrist
Dentist
Orthodontist
Dr. Bruce Rippe
Dr. Glen Pate
Dr. Robert G. Marx
Ed Kavanaugh
305 NW Englewood Court, Suite 200, Gladstone 454-5433
9401 N. Oak Tfwy., Suite 200, Kansas City
5708 N. Broadway St., Gladstone
800-422-8759 edkavanaugh.com
Chiropractic Life Center Discover Vision Center chirolifekc.com
Dr. Jeff Spencer Spencer Chiropractic
Tie: Dr. Kohrmann, Dr. Chris Kinslow
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452-2000 robertgmarx.com
Erica Fisher Christensen Orthodontics
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72nd & N. Broadway Gladstone, MO 75007434
Christensen Orthodontics
Kurt Kavanaugh
Thank you for choosing us once again as “Best of the Northland�!
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Medical
Eye Surgeon
Pediatrician
Podiatrist
Cardiologist
Dr. Andrew Moyes Dr. John Hertensteinm Dr. Matthew Nielsen Dr. Michael Farrar 5844 NW Barry Rd., Suite 200, Kansas City 746-9800
www.moyeseye.com
Healthcare for Children 9051 NE 81st Terr., Suite 100, Kansas City 792-1170
Comprehensive Foot Centers 550 Rush Creek Pkwy., Suite A, Liberty
455-1155 compfoot.com
healthcareforchildrenkc.com
Tie: Dr. Kori Taylor,
Scott McKnight
Susan Curry
Dr. Susan Storm Dr. Elizabeth Gertsmer Pediatric Care North The Liberty Clinic
Family Foot Docs, & Dr.
Dr. Michael Fine Fine Foot Care Center James Good, Mid-America Foot & Ankle Specialists
Northland Cardiology 2790 Clay Edwards Dr., Kansas City
221-6750 northlandcardiology.com
Tie: Dr. Steven Starr & Dr. John Miller, Northland Cardiology, Dr. Dwarakraj Soundarrai, Liberty Cardiovascular Specialists
Congratulations! “Best OB/GYN” David W. Myers, M.D.
Karen Bordson, D.O. Amanda Humiston, M.D. David Meyers, M.D. James Riojas, M.D.
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Meritas Health Obstetrics & Gynecology (formerly Myers, Fitch, Riojas Women’s Clinic)
2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Suite 1200 North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 468-7800 www.meritashealth.com 75007401
9920 NW 63rd Street, Parkville, MO 64152 (816)741-6348 75007451
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Medical
Dermatologist
In Home Care
Family Physician
OB/GYN
Dr. Kimberly Schoofs
Interim HealthCare
James Marx Foxwood Medicine
David Meyers
Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center
5810 NW Barry Rd., Suite 100, Kansas City
interimhealthcare.com
584-8100
ccskincenter.com
Dr. Deborah Ohlhausen
Dr. Chris Rouse
Midwest Medical Specialists
Dermatology & Skin Center
Senior Helpers
Focus HealthCare Solutions
Thank you for voting us Best of the Northland!
4713 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City
453-1314 foxwoodfamilymedicine.com
Dr. Lori Tuton, Clay Dr. Martin A. Kanne, Platte Family Medicine Clinic The Gashland Clinic
Meyers, Fitch, Riojas Women’s Clinic
2790 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City
468-7800 myersfitchriojas.com
Dr. George Saleh, Creekwood Womens Care
Dr. Kent Tegeler, Northland Obstetrics & Gynecology
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For helping us win the “Gold” for Best Daycare/Preschool in the Northland for 2013! of 3 years Over 3 and caring ing educat children. for
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Automotive
New Vehicle Dealership
Used Vehicle Dealership
Tire Dealer
Repair Shop
Northtowne Lincoln
Northtowne Lincoln
NTB
Curt’s Automotive
21 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City 21 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City 888-306-4599 888-306-4599 northtownelincoln.com northtownelincoln.com
Gary Crossley Ford
Thoroughbred Ford
Thoroughbred Ford
Gary Crossley Ford
www.ntb.com
Firestone
Thank You for Your Business! Next to Pleasant Valley Church
816.781.7677
Tie: Adams Muffler & Brake Center, Hart’s Auto (now KC Complete Auto Service)
Best of the Northland!
1516 NE 96th St. | Liberty, MO 64068
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Tires Plus
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Auto Body/ Collission Repair Shop
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Oil/ Lube Shop
Car Wash
Be on the lookout for the 2014 Best of the Northland
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Barbosa’s Kustom Kolor Paint & Body
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Jiffy Lube
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Retail & Services
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Plumbing Company
Electrician
Exterminator
Roofing Company
Taylor Plumbing Services
Palmer Electric
Presto-X
Kent Mohler Exteriors
415-2252 www.peckc.com
587-5550 www.prestox.com
400 Park Dr., Smithville 532-0737
www.taylorplumbingservicesinc.com
Tie: Russ Henderson Plumbing, Liberty Plumbing Heating & AC, Mayes Plumbing
Tie: Hampton Plumbing, Clog Gone It
6600 Royal St., Pleasant Valley 420 NW Business Park Ln., Riverside 100 E. Sixth St., Suite 12, Kearney
C.M. Mose & Son
Tie: Mechanically Mike, Mr. Electric
Home Exteriors Co.
Appliance Store
Kent Mohler Exteriors
Sears
628-4049 www.igotsiding.com
414-2700 www.sears.com
100 E. Sixth St., Suite 12, Kearney 5415 NE Antioch Rd., Kansas City
The Home Depot
Tie: Farm & Home Builders, Creative Exteriors & Interiors
Best Buy
Lowe’s
Gunter Pest Management
Target Pest Control
Massage Therapy
628-4049 www.igotsiding.com
Tie: Bond Built, Liberty Roofing
Ryan Roofing Systems
Lawn Service
Serendipity By the Blade Boutique & Day Spa Lawn & Landscape
1516 NE 96th St, Liberty 7014 NW Kerns Dr., Parkville 781-7677 505-0444 serendipityboutiquespa.com bythebladekc.com
Back & Body Works
Salon Envy
Lawn Sprinkler Guys
Embassy Landscape Group
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Carpet Cleaner
Grocery Store
Sears Carpet & Upholstery
Gladstone Hy-Vee
414-2700 www.sears.com
452-6500 www.hy-vee.com
5415 NE Antioch Rd., Kansas City 7117 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone
Musser’s Advanced Carpet Care
T. Rex Carpet Care & Upholstery
Price Chopper
Sun Fresh
Home Convenience Improvement Co. Store
QuikTrip
Lowe’s
www.quiktrip.com
www.lowes.com
Casey’s
Cody’s Quick Stop
The Home Depot
Kent Mohler Exteriors
75007660
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Garden Nursery Center
Antique Store
Home Accessories Store
Furniture Store
Family Tree Nursery
Timeless Treasures Antique Mall
Kirkland’s
Crowley Furniture
455-9400
505-3300 kirklands.com
830 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty 781-0001 Familytreenursery.com
Grass Pad
433 U.S. Highway 69, Claycomo 8654 N. Boardwalk Ave., Kansas City
Lowe’s
Liberty Antique Mall
Bradford’s Antiques
Hobby Lobby
Pier 1 Imports
200 N. Missouri Hwy. 291, Liberty
781-8002 www.crowleyfurniture.com
Bargain Barn Furniture
Design By Exchange
Thank You for Voting Gold Winner as Best Northland Body Shop
Thank you Northland. Your votes made us the #1 Assisted Living Community.
An Innovative Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community
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THE REAL DEAL IN MEMORY CARE Serving Active Men & Women With: • Secured Community with Home Like Atmosphere • Specially Trained & Caring Staff • Accessible & Gated Park Like Courtyard
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CARSTAR NORTH KANSAS CITY 816-474-4949
75007212
(816) 584-3200
75007222
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Men’s Women’s Children’s Clothing Store Clothing Store Clothing Store
Kohl’s
Kohl’s
JC Penny
www.kohls.com
www.kohls.com
www.jcpenny.com
JC Penny
Men’s Wearhouse
JC Penny
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Express
GAP
Thrift Store
The ReSale Shop
6289 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City
455-4485 alkc.org
The Children’s Place
Hillcrest Thrift Store
Savers
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Thank You
to our family of patients for your continued trust and support. We are very honored. Scott McKnight, M.D. and David Fritz, O.D.
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Consignment Store
Gift/Card Shop
Music Store
Dry Cleaner
Plato’s Closet
Bette’s Hallmark
Best Buy
Advantage Dry Clean Express
www.bestbuy.com
8407 N. Mercier Ave., Kansas City 8500-04 N. Church Rd., Kansas City
420-8450 platosclosetkc.com
Ditto
Design By Exchange
407-9885 www.hallmark.com
Hallmark (Englewood)
Amy’s Hallmark
Palen Music Center
Vintage Stock
8700 N. Ambassador Dr., Kansas City
505-3279
Pride Cleaners
Premier Dry Cleaners
THANK YOU! To all of our clients for your vote of confidence!!
Tony Conforti CPA
voted best CPA/Accountant in the Northland 75007561
We are always available for your Accounting, Tax and Financial Planning Needs.
Thank you to all our wonderful customers for voting Peterson Heating & Cooling, Inc. ...
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...Best in the Northland
(816) 584-1933 75007129
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Bed & Breakfast
Hardware Store
Jewelry Store
Florist
Main Street Inn Bed and Breakfast
Westlake Ace Hardware
Balano Fine Jewelry
Gladstone Flowers
436-6888
452-5947 gladstoneflorist.com
504 Main St., Parkville 272-9750
Stone-Yancey House Bed and Breakfast
5945 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone
454-9900 acehardware.com
Inn On Crescent Lake
Lowe’s
Frevert True Value Hardware
8307 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City 5808 N. Oak Tfwy., Gladstone
Meierotto Midwest Jewelers
Zales
Hy-Vee
D-Agee & Co. Florist
THANK YOU NORTHLAND FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT!
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Harvey’s Barber Shop Thank you Northlanders for voting us Best Barber Shop and Best Barber - Harvey Seely
6 W Kansas St. • Liberty, MO 64068 75007542
Member SIPC
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Heating & Cooling Co.
Barber Shop
Beauty Shop
Pet Store
A&R Comfort Heating & Cooling
Harvey’s Barber Shop
Salon Di Bella
Petsmart
6 W. Kansas St., Liberty 781-2039
6909 NW 76th Place, Kansas City
721-3883 Arcomfortair.com
Tie: Climate Control Heating & Cooling, Peterson Heating and Cooling
Buckner Heating and Cooling Co.
Tie: Hairs To You, Hess Style Shop
Thank you for voting us one of the BEST Bowling Centers in the
Northland!
119 W. Kansas St., Liberty 781-5777
Salon Envy
Tie: Barbers Plus of Platte
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*Programs and hours of operation may vary by school. New enrollees only. Offer is for free registration with full weekly tuition paid in advance by check or ACH. Limit one coupon per child. One time use. Child must enroll for a minimum of three half-days per week and must not have been previously enrolled at a Learning Care Group school. Learning Care Group is not responsible for and cannot replace or redeem lost, stolen, destroyed or expired coupons. Offer not valid for Learning Care Group associates or their immediate families. Offer valid at participating locations only and subject to availability. Offer does not guarantee enrollment. La Petite Academy, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. © 2013 La Petite Academy, Inc. Offer expires October 30, 2013. Offer code: FE14 Free Reg 75007471
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Bank
Credit Union
Computer Repair
Tattoo Parlor
UMB Financial Corp.
Mazuma Credit Union
Northland Computer
Illustrated Man Tattoo Studio
www.umb.com
US Bank
301 NW Englewood Rd., Gladstone
361-4194 www.mazuma.org
Bank Midwest
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
KC Police Credit Union
Thank you for voting for me
66 E. Highway 69, Claycomo 7504 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City 468-7760 452-0350 theillustratedmantattoo.com www.northkcpc.com
Houston Computer
Best Buy
BEST CHARITY Assistance League of Kansas City A www.alkc.org
Dr. Susan Storm
BEST THRIFT STORE THE ReSALE SHOP 6601 N. Oak Trafficway 816-455-4485
8781 n. platte purchase drive kansas city, mo 64155 tel 816.587.3200 fax 816.587.7644
BIG and small
www.pediatriccarenorth.com
Serving the Northland for 30 years.
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Many companies talk about trust... ...We prefer to build it! Thank you for trusting us! Founded in 1966, Interim Healthcare has become the largest provider of Home Health and Private Duty services. We did it by earning the trust of patients, families, and hospitals.
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“One of the Best Pediatricians in the Northland”
loving-care for kids
A1 Tattoo Co.
PIZZA BY THE SLICE: Monday - Friday • 11 am to 2 pm
To find qualified personnel you can trust or to join our WINNING team, please visit www.interimhealthcare/kc.com or call 913-381-3100 75007447
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Retail & Services
Boutique
Pet Resort/ Sitter Service
Serendipity Boutique & Day Spa
No Worries Pet Care
1516 NE 96th St., Liberty 781-7677 serendipityboutiquespa.com
Mimi’s Boutique & Salon
La-de-da
415-9267 Noworriespetcare.com
Pete and Mac’s
Sports & Entertainment
Roller Place to Hear Skating Rink Live Music
Winnwood Skate Center
The Landing Eatery & Pub
452-1171 www.winnwoodsk8.com
792-5230 landingeateryandpub.com
4426 NE Winn Rd., Kansas City 1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty
Elkhound Ranch Kennels
Northland Rolladium
Thank You
1183 Kansas St. Liberty, MO
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Award winning pro shop www.paradisepointegolf.com
Excellent tournament venue
Pro Shop 816-532-4100 18212 Golf Drive Smithville, MO 64089
4,000 sq. ft. banquet facility
Snack bar, driving range, lessons available Exciting “Hideout Lounge”
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Gym/Workout Facility
Place to Play Pool
Golf Course
Martial Arts Studio
24 Hour Fitness
Side Pockets
AKKA Karate
www.24hourfitness.com
600 NW Englewood Rd., Kansas City
Shoal Creek Golf Course
YMCA
Aspen Athletic Club
455-9900 www.sidepockets.com
Brass Rail
8905 Shoal Creek Pkwy., Kansas City
407-7242 www.shoalcreekgolf.com
Tanner’s Bar & Grill
Staley Farms Golf Club
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Competitive rates. Great service.
American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Family Insurance Company
Bill Brown Karate
Thank you for voting us Best New Home Builder for 2013
Thank You Northland! Greg Clouse Agency, Inc. 9 E 1st St Parkville, MO 64152-3701 (816) 587-1414 Bus gclouse@amfam.com
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex
7504 N. Oak Tfwy., Gladstone 628-2428 www.akkanorthland.com
Thank you Northland!!!
HONORED TO BE VOTED FOR 2012 & 2013 BEST ROOFING COMPANY.
109 South Main • Liberty, MO 64069 (816) 415-3551 or (913) 375-6655
libertyroofingkc.com Email:Libertyroofinginc@yahoo.com
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Place to Bowl
Gladstone Bowl 300 NW 72nd St., Kansas City 436-2695 www.gladstonebowl.com
Retro Bowl
AMF Pro Bowl Lanes
Tourist Attraction
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Dance/ Deal for Family Bike Night/ Night Out Best Car Show Gymnastics Studio
Worlds of Fun
Worth Harley-Davidson
4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City
9400 NW Prairie View Rd., Kansas City
454-4545 www.worldsoffun.com
Cici’s Pizza
Stone Canyon Pizza
Ibsen Dance
420-9000 Worthharley-davidson.com
Stables Grill
Liberty Square
Karaoke
7221 N. Oak Tfwy., Kansas City
436-7277 Ibsendance.net
Miss Dianna’s School of Dance
Mercury Gymnastics
Congratulations! “Best Cardiologists” Michael Farrar, MD Steven Starr, MD John Miller, MD
Worlds of Fun 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave., Kansas City
454-4545 www.worldsoffun.com
Oceans of Fun
Tie: Jesse James Bank Museum, Zona Rosa, Belvoir Winery
W. Kent Barr, MD Scott Chapman, MD Stephen Gimple, MD
The Landing Eatery & Pub
1189 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-5230 landingeateryandpub.com
Tie: The All-Star Grill and Bar, The Escape Eatery & Drinkery
David Hahn, MD Zafir Hawa, MD Kevin Jones, DO James Mitchell, MD
Michael Montgomery, MD Aaron Notestine, MD Brick Rigden, MD
Meritas Health Cardiology
(formerly Northland Cardiology) • 816.221.6750
North Kansas City Of�ice: 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, Suite 520 North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
North Oak Of�ice: 9411 N. Oak Traf�icway, Ste. 260 Kansas City, Missouri 64155
Shoal Creek/Liberty Of�ice: 9151 NE 81st Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64158
Park Plaza Of�ice: 6450 N. Chatham Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64151
Dick’s Sports Bar and Grill
Outreach of�ice locations: Excelsior Springs Hospital • Ray County Hospital • Carroll County Hospital 75007781
www.meritashealth.com
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Northland Band WTF?
Metatone
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Thank You
The Illustrated Man Wants to Thank You for Making Him #1 in the Northland
For voting us Best of the Northland
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN 7504 N. OAK TRFWY GLADSTONE, MO
Sylvan Learning of Liberty
816-468-7900
816-792-5944
6910 N Holmes, Suite 152 Gladstone, MO 64118
816-468-7760
www.sylvankc.com
WWW.THEILLUSTRATEDMANTATTOO.COM
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Sylvan Learning of Gladstone
1170 W. Kansas, Suite M (on the west end) Liberty, MO 64068 www. sylvankc.com
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Thank You, Northland! TIMELESS TREASURES ANTIQUE MALL
Prime metro area location with easy access to I-35 and I-435. Watch for Claycomo Exits
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Worlds of Fun
Featuring Furniture, Primitives, Glassware, Pottery, Jewelry, Collectibles and much more. Mon.-Thurs. 10-6 • Fri. & Sat. 10-8 • Sun. 12-5
433 NE 69 HWY • CLAYCOMO, MO • (816) 455-9400 75007220
First Exit North of Worlds of Fun off of I-435
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(816) 781-4022
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Thank you for your support and this honor for 2013
“Same Great Location”
The Woodstripper Furniture Restoration
Top Northland Real Estate Agent Lyn Cheek Re/Max Revolution
130 South Main • Liberty (816) 781-9468 www.bradsantiques.com
(816) 455-8600
8am - 5pm Mon - Fri • 9am - 2pm Sat
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www.lynshomes.com
EASY ACCESS
8048 N. Church Rd, Kansas City, Mo
www.QuickLane.com
816-883-2727
COMPLETE COMPUTER ALIGNMENT INSPECTION PRECISION SET FRONT END Adjust camber caster toe-in (where applicable) Vans, trucks, 4x4’s and 4 wheels extra charge. Additional parts and labor extra. Please present to service advisor on arrival.
FREE Tire and Brake inspection, Multipoint Vehicle Check, Battery Test, Computer spin balance and Free Car Wash. Additional parts and labor extra. Please present to service advisor on arrival.
Please present coupon at time of purchase. Sorry, this coupon is not valid with other coupons or advertised specials. Most Ford, Lincoln, Mercury cars and Light Ford Trucks. Shop supplies, hazardous waste removal & taxes extra where applicable. Offer expires 12/31/13
Please present coupon at time of purchase. Sorry, this coupon is not valid with other coupons or advertised specials. Most Ford, Lincoln, Mercury cars and Light Ford Trucks. Shop supplies, hazardous waste removal & taxes extra where applicable. Offer expires 12/31/13
CONVENTIONAL OIL CHANGE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOSIS
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Please present coupon at time of purchase. Sorry, this coupon is not valid with other coupons or advertised specials. Most Ford, Lincoln, Mercury cars and Light Ford Trucks. Shop supplies, hazardous waste removal & taxes extra where applicable. Offer expires 12/31/13 75007388
ROTATE & BALANCE TIRES
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Thanks Northlanders for voting Gary Crossley Ford Best New AND Used Vehicle Dealership in the Northland Again!
Todd Crossley Dealer Principal
Shane Ott Used Vehicle Sales Manager
Ben Pacheco General Sales Manager
Gary Crossley
Howard Lonsdale Sales Manager
Brandon Culbertson Quick Lane Manager
Ryan Crossley Vice President
Leon Garrett Body Shop Manager
Stacy Duncan Aftermarket Manager
Michael York Service Director
Sue McQueen Parts Manager
Josey Moore Sales Manager
Kansas City’s #1 Ford Dealer www.mykcford.com
8050 N. Church Rd. I-35 & 152 Hwy. 75007215
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. Sincerely and Respectfully, Robert G. Marx, D.D.S. Dr. Marx does ALL aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry including: • Invisalign • Implants • Teeth Straightening • Dentures • Zoom Bleaching • Veneers • Crowns in 24 hours
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