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FATHER’S DAY by the numbers The idea of Father’s Day was conceived more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington, while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father’s Day celebration, June 17, 1910, proclaimed

by Spokane’s mayor because it was the month of Smart’s birth.

The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

This year Father’s Day is June 19.

1.9 million — Number of single fathers in 2015; 16 percent of single parents were men. Of those, 9 percent were raising three or more children younger than 18. About 45 percent were divorced, 33 percent were never married, 17 percent were separated, and 6 percent were widowed.

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70.1 million — Estimated number of fathers across the nation in 2008, the most recent year for which data are available.

24.9 million — Number of fathers who were part of married-couple families with children younger than 18 in 2015. Of those, 21 percent were raising three or more children younger than 18 (among married-couple family households only), and 3 percent were living in someone else’s home with their families.

199,000 — Estimated number of stay-at-home dads in 2015. These married fathers with children younger than 15 have remained out of the labor force for at least one year, primarily so they can care for the family while their wives work outside the home. These fathers cared for about 368,000 children. $3.1 billion — Amount of child support received by custodial fathers in 2013; they were due $4.2 billion. In contrast, custodial mothers received $19.4 billion of the $28.7 billion in support that was due.

40.7% — Percentage of custodial fathers who received all child support that was due in 2013, not statistically different from the corresponding percentage for custodial mothers, 46.2 percent. — U.S. Census Bureau

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CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM takes center stage

By Mark Johnson Gelato, custard and other frozen treats all have their followings. None may be as loyal, though, as those who still favor ice cream and the traditional flavors — vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.

Chocolate, in fact, has its own holiday, which will be celebrated on June 7.

While not likely to go over with the boss as a valid reason to take off work, it does provide a reason to set the diet aside for a day.

“For adults, chocolate ice cream is still their favorite,” said Harley Morlock of Nellie’s Sweet Shoppe in downtown Smithville.“For kids, it’s birthday cake ice cream.”

He said summertime is prime time for ice cream sales.

“We sell a lot of it during Hot Summer Nights (in August) and when they have other events in Courtyard Park,” he said.

Ice cream has been part of Morlock’s life for many years.

“I remember when we used to make homemade ice cream,” he said. “All of the kids would turn the crank, but my uncle had to finish it when it got harder to turn.”

Now you can make ice cream without turning any cranks by using motorized ice cream freezers or a special attachment for electric mixers.

For those willing to take a chance on an online recipe, there’s not need for even that equipment.

Homemade chocolate ice cream recipes are plentiful on the internet, to say the least. Helo National (http://helonational.com/ national-chocolate-icecream-day-june-7) offers both a recipe and suggestions for celebrating National Chocolate Ice Cream Day. The same website credits Thomas Jefferson, a chocolate lover, with bringing frozen chocolate from Europe to the United States in the 1780s.

Morlock’s own chocolate ice cream past involved a bit of clowning around.

“When I started doing this, I wanted to have the two-dip cones,” he said.“The kids love them. When they order one (with two different flavors), I’ll ask them which side of the cone they’d like each flavor on.”

Morlock said while the kids may look puzzled, their parents standing behind them are smiling, knowing he’s having a little fun with them.

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Miller family makes most of summer months

By Ryne Dittmer In their own words, the Miller family is a quartet of “nerdy, science people.” And they are happy to admit it.

Mom and Dad both teach science in the Kearney R-1 School District, Sharon at the high school and Dave at the middle school.

Sons Garrett, who will be a senior next year, and Ethan, a junior, have participated in FIRST Robotics competition since middle school and are active members of the high school team, of which Sharon is an adviser.

“It has been fun to see them grow through robotics,” Sharon said.

As Ethan said, the family’s involvements not only tie them to the school district, but to each other. Now with summer in full swing, the family is planning another one of their favorite CONTRIBUTED PHOTO pastimes, traveling the country. Through the The Miller family gathers for a photo at Fenway Park during a years, Miller family vacations have dotted vacation to Boston. the country — extending northeast from Rye family’s cohesive summer break schedules.

Beach, New Hampshire, south to Fort Morgan in “It took me until third grade to figure out not every Mobile Bay, Alabama, and out west to Colorado. family has the summer off, ” Garrett said.

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“We took the train to Chicago,” said Sharon, adding the family spent an ample amount of time walking around the city’s downtown and Field Museum of Natural History, which had plenty to offer the science-loving Millers.

Even when the family stays close to home, they find ways to maximize the summer months.

“We like to go out to eat and try new things,” Dave said. “Last summer we couldn’t go anywhere far, so one idea we had was to try new restaurants in Kansas City.”

And while they’ve not finalized plans for this summer, the family is setting their sights on a northwestern trek to Seattle or Portland in Oregon.

“It should be a great trip,” said Sharon. “We may fly to San Francisco, rent a car and drive up to Seattle. Or, we may fly to Seattle and just travel to Portland. Wherever the winds take us, we will go.”

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Fireworks safety tips for a FUN FOURTH

By Chris Geinosky

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Consider attending a professional fireworks display — like the one at Smithville Lake shown here — instead of taking the risks of putting on a home show for the Fourth of July.

With the school year coming to an end, that means one thing for most families: making their summer plans.

For many, that all starts with plans for the Fourth of July. While most of those plans usually feature picnics and family get-togethers, sometimes those events will be highlighted by the homemade fireworks shows at the end of day.

Fireworks tents will be popping up across the Kansas City metropolitan area in the upcoming weeks, and those vendors will usually sell fireworks which are legal within that municipality’s city limits.

However, if you plan to buy, you should double check the fireworks laws within your town, as many in the area have limitations on aerial displays in residential areas.

In most cities throughout the Northland, smaller fireworks that discharge at a maximum of 6 feet in the air can be ignited legally. However, larger display fireworks that surpass 6 feet must be ignited on a property of at least three acres of land. Check local city ordinances to be sure what is allowed where you are.

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Although fireworks are considered one of the prettier parts of the holiday, every year fireworksrelated injuries are reported. Most of those are burns or eye injuries, but there is also a fire risk, especially considering the hot, dry conditions of the summer months, when fireworks are discharged in areas with large numbers of homes and trees.

“We really haven’t seen an increase in fireworksrelated accidents in recent years, so that’s a good thing,” Liberty Fire Chief Mike Snider said. “... But that doesn’t mean there isn’t the potential that can’t change. There’s always a danger involved with fireworks.”

An alternative solution is to leave the fireworks to the professionals. There are several annual firework displays scheduled in the Northland. Among them are: • July 3 at Jesse James Park in Kearney; • July 4 at Fountain Bluff Sports Complex in Liberty; • July 4 at Oak Grove Park in Gladstone; • July 4 at Smithville Lake in Smithville; and • July 4 at English Landing Park in Parkville.

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Celebrate National Trails Day with a

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By Amanda Lubinski

June 4 marks American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails.

In honor of the day, Northland Family is proud to highlight some of Clay County’s trails perfect for walking, biking and taking in scenery.

Smithville Lake

The trail system at the lake is composed of three types of trails: 24 miles of asphalt for walking and biking, 11 miles for single-track mountain biking and 26 miles for horseback riding, Clay County’s website, www.claycountymo.gov, states.

Walking and biking trails are patrolled by Clay County Park Rangers and are made up of: Smoke & Davey Trail System — named after two Clay County parks staff members who constructed the trails, consisting of the 2.7-mile long Backbone Trail, the 1.4-mile long Whispering Pine Trail and the seventenths of a mile long Copperhead Ridge. Backbone begins at the Smoke & Davey Trailhead located on the south side of Route W just east of the W boat ramp and bridge.

Whispering Pine Trail contains two lookout points over the east side of Smithville Lake’s Little Platte arm.

Whispering Pine intersects with Backbone Trail in four locations.

Copperhead Ridge follows the

higher ridges along the lake’s edge and contains a covered shelter for a convenient rest stop.

The Bonebender Trail System — composed of the 6-mile long Bonebender Trail and the 2.9mile long Campground Trail.

Bonebender Trail is accessible from the Sailboat Cove parking lot to the north and from the Main Park Office/Camp Branch Swim Beach area to the south and from within the Camp Branch Campground.

Campground Trail follows the lake’s shoreline around the perimeter of Camp Branch Campground. While

connected to Bonebender Trail, the Campground Trail is accessible only within Camp Branch Campground and is convenient for campground users.

The Crow’s Creek Trail System — composed of the Anita B. Gorman Trail and Cabin Fever Trail. Anita B. Gorman Trail is 1.9 miles long and is accessible from Collins Road to the north and from Crows Creek boat ramp area the south. Cabin Fever Trail is 7-miles long and is accessible from Crow’s Creek boat ramp area to the north and from Access 25 at the west end of 160th Street.

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The Smoke & Davey Trail System, named after two Clay County parks staff members who constructed the trails, consists of the 2.7-mile long Backbone Trail, the 1.4-mile long Whispering Pine Trail and the seven-tenths-of-a-mile Copperhead Ridge.

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Bennett Park — a three-quarter-mile long loop of natural surface considered primitive located at 1100 Clayview Drive.

Northwyck Park — a half-mile, linear asphalt bike and hiking trail located at 1617 Ridgeway Drive.

Kearney

Kearney has miles of walking and biking trails throughout the city comprised of Fishing River Trail, Jesse James Park Trail and Mack Porter Park Trail.

Fishing River Trail — a 4-mile loop that follows along parts of Missouri Highway 33, East 19 Street and Northeast 144 Street.

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Jesse James Trail — a 1.5-mile stretch of trail located inside Jesse James Park off Highway 33.

The main trail entrance is off North Park Road upon entering the park.

Mack Porter Trail — a 1-mile stretch of trail inside Mack Porter Park, which backs up against Interstate 35 and is accessed off Highway 33.

For more Kearney trail details, go to the Parks and Recreation Department page on the city’s website: http://www.ci.kearney.mo.us/Parks-andRecreation.asp.

Amanda Lubinski can be reached at 628-6010 or amanda.lubinski@kearneycourier.com.

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Cates Creek Greenway is a 2-mile, asphalt linear trail located at Missouri Court and Southview Drive in Liberty.

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“Liberty’s multi-use trail system covers more than 10 miles of trails through parks and greenways across the city. Trails range from less than 1/4 mile to 2 1/4 miles. Many of the trails connect with neighborhood sidewalks and can offer walkers, bikers, and runners miles of opportunities for recreation and fitness,” the city’s website, libertymissouri.gov, states.

Some of the multi-use trails available are: Cates Creek Greenway/Jefferson Park — a 2-mile, asphalt linear trail located at Missouri Court and Southview Drive.

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Helen “Billie” Lee steamed past her

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Helen Louise Wilson was born March 15, 1912, in St. Joseph, one of nine children. She was raised primarily by her father, Leslie Wilson, a cement worker.

Lee said she has vague memories of World War I and her older sisters’ spouses in their uniforms.

However, she remembers taking care of children almost her entire life.

“I only went to school through seventh grade, but I always took care of children,” she said. “I was a kid myself and I would take care of a 6-year-old girl and 10-month-old boy. I would get the girl from school. We never had a lot of money for special

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passed away. outings or extras. We played games and chased lightning bugs. We would While she has spent the bulk of her play hide-and-seek at dusk.” life in the Northland, traveling has also By the time she was a little older, been part of her fun. She’s traveled Lee found herself in Kansas City’s to Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Garment District. She and a sister Ireland. worked making uniforms for soldiers.

“I loved going to Alaska and seeing “I didn’t sew, but I marked the the dog sleds,” she said. “When I button holes and the eyelets,” she was 90, I went on my last big trip to said. “We had an adventure as Ruby Australia with my oldest grandchild, and I rented a small apartment. I Pam. We went to Sydney. It was a remember that the two of us couldn’t great trip.” get in the kitchen together. I think I On her 100th birthday, Lee’s family was around 16 years old.” treated her to a limousine ride, and When Ruby married, Lee went to live they went all over familiar stomping with another sister. However, her friend grounds for the family matriarch.

Tommie and she found work at the “I never had a childhood disease,” Montgomery Ward store downtown. she said, when asked about her There were five girls who didn’t care longevity. “The doctors say my heart for their names, Lee said, thus she and lungs are still good. I suppose I took on the nickname Billie. Eventually, am too well to die. I do get tired some, her own father-in-law never realized so afternoon naps are good.” it wasn’t her given first name. She An avid reader, Lee’s eyesight became Billie. has become weakened because “We really wanted to be Harvey of macular degeneration. Now she Girls, but that didn’t work,” she said. listens to books on tape.

“However, we rode the streetcars a lot.”

“I love good music and I love to It was waiting for a streetcar that listen to books on tape,” she said. brought Lee and her husband Jim “Most anything makes me happy. I together. Her friend’s boyfriend pulled like telling and listening to jokes and I up in a car and Jim, a machinist out still like a good beer. Onion rings are of the Navy, jumped in the backseat KELLIE HOUX/STAFF PHOTO my favorite dish.” with Lee. Helen “Billie” Lee has seen more than a century of life, most of it spent in the Northland.

Lee, whose Baptist faith remains “We were together often after that,” The family took up residence in Claycomo, and strong, now lives with her 80-year-old she said. “He got a job at Ford’s, two of Lee’s children were born during World War II. and we got married at Cupid’s Parlor in Olathe daughter, Carole Aubrey. The two share a love of She had three boys and two girls — Donna, James, gardening and community.

(Kansas). I think I was technically too young to get Carole, Jerry and Carl. married, but one of my older sisters vouched for “My mother always said, ‘Pretty is as pretty does.’ I Her husband worked at Ford Motor Co., and Lee me.” remember that often,” she said. “I know never to let took a job as a telephone operator. She recalls the As far as the Great Depression, Lee said she a compliment go to your head. It’s good advice. little station near Claycomo where she worked for doesn’t remember the impact as much as people Mom is strong, and I have learned that too.” about 20 years. She said it was near Interstate 35. on the East Coast. Daughter Donna was born in The couple was just a few months shy of their Kellie Houx can be reached at 389-6630 1930, and the family shared a home with the Lee family to unite resources.

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VAPING Vaping has gained momentum throughout the last decade as a safer alternative to traditional smoking. But is it safer?

“There simply is not enough data to confirm that vaping is safer than tobacco smoking,” said Nancy Buehrer, a respiratory therapist for 15 years at Liberty Hospital. “It’s a foreign substance being inhaled into your lungs.”

Vaping is the act of inhaling water vapor through a personal vaporizer or electronic cigarette. When users draw on the device, the battery heats the liquid, converting it to an aerosol the user inhales.

According to the American Lung Association, initial tests have found e-cigarettes contain varying levels of nicotine — an addictive drug derived from tobacco plants — and cancer-causing chemicals, such as formaldehyde.

Vaping is particularly attractive to young adults and adolescents: • Youth use of e-cigarettes now has surpassed youth cigarette smoking, according to the Centers

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• More than 21 percent of middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2015, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

• A majority — 81 percent — of youth e-cigarette users cited the availability of appealing flavors as the primary reason for use.

Those are statistics the FDA wants to change.

Just this spring, the FDA announced it will expand its tobacco policy to regulate all vaping devices and components. Once in effect, this rule will

prohibit the sale of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and e-liquids, to youth under 18 and will require the display of health warnings on all product packages and in advertisements.

“Tobacco companies, which are among the biggest manufacturers of e-cigarettes, make it look enticing to young people by offering lots of flavors and marketing the message that vaping isn’t as dangerous as traditional smoking,” Buehrer said.

Vaping also is an attractive alternative for those trying to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes.

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“People trying to quit say smoking gives them a good feeling, and they don’t have to give that feeling up totally if they’re vaping,” she said.

“Respiratory therapists have varying opinions on recommending vaping to their patients who are trying to quit smoking.”

The American Lung Association does not recommend vaping as a method to quit smoking until there is FDA approval for that purpose. In Buehrer’s opinion, vaping is smoking, she said.

“The vaping device creates a mist that is inhaled into the lungs and exhaled into the surrounding air,” she said. “Some vaping cartridges have nicotine and flavors, and they have known cancer-causing chemicals.”

Until more data is collected over time on the long-term effects of vaping, Buehrer said the best way to avoid addiction and other health problems is not to try any form of smoking in the first place.

“Sixty percent of all smokers want to quit, but it takes six to 10 times trying before most people actually quit,” she said.

She should know. She works every day with people through Liberty Hospital’s smoking cessation program. For more information on personalized help to quit smoking, call Buehrer at 792-7088. She also recommends lung cancer screenings for anyone who has been or is a smoker.

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Children’s eye health appointments, fireworks safety paramount for summer

By Kellie Houx The summer is good for some preventative and proactive eye care, said Dr. Andrea Keele of Northland Eye Specialists.

Fireworks and eye health

First, Keele reminds parents and kids to be extremely careful around fireworks. Last year, she saw an eye injury caused by a bottle rocket.

“I have seen burns on eyelids to extreme eye

trauma that resorted in vision loss,” Keele said. “If the gunpowder gets in the eye, the eye has to be flushed for hours. Injuries can be mild to extensive.

If a child or teen has to participate in setting off fireworks, wear sunglasses during the day. It gives some protection. Perhaps the littlest can sit back and enjoy watching. I know for us that it’s always a busy time of the year.”

Speaking of sunglasses, Keele encourages infants, toddlers, children and teens to wear sunglasses more.

“The majority of damage caused by UV rays

occurs before the age of 18,” she said. “I encourage wearing sunglasses outside as much as possible.”

Eye check-ups

Keele has specialized in children’s eye health for most of her decade-long career where she practices full-scope optometry with a focus on pediatric eye care and vision therapy. Her passion for working with children spills outside of her work at Northland Eye Specialists. Keele organized and founded a vision therapy

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program that has grown through the years, gaining notable reputation in the Northland, especially within the Liberty and Kearney school districts.

Summer — especially in June and July — is a great time to visit the eye doctor.

During the latter part of the summer, such centers can amass an overflow of appointments.

“I highly recommend that kids get an eye exam before kindergarten,” she said. “Poor eyesight can hinder their ability to learn and read. Those who can’t focus often lose attention, and that leads to behavioral Dr. Andrea Keele, eye health specialist issues.” child’s eyes. We use very objective Keele said 80 methods. We do see children with percent of learning is visual. special needs or (who are) autistic, While children and teens may not and I have even had super shy complain about blurriness or other kids. We prefer to dilate their eyes, problems, an annual eye screening which gives us a better sense of the can help. overall eye health.”

“With the younger kids, we can Keele is part of an office that also get a baseline,” she said. “We can has a specialty in vision therapy, see where they are at and learn which can help treat children with about family history of eye health learning-related vision problems. issues. We can talk about kids She said it works well for schoolplaying sports and if contacts are aged patients. right. It’s a great time to have a “Visual acuity is only one skill, but conversation.” when people struggle in learning, With the youngest patients, we need to address more than Keele wants about an hour for a just how they see the board,” she screening. explained. “As patients get older, we “We check the color vision and can pick up other health problems. depth perception,” she said. “We Some people may not like to go to look at if their eyes work together their general physician, but they properly. With children who can’t come see us. We can see the start read, we use pictures and symbols. of diabetes or high blood pressure.

It’s OK if children aren’t as familiar with the alphabet or numbers. I use We can then help encourage care.” a matching game, and that usually goes over well. I can measure a

Kellie Houx can be reached at 3896630 or kellie.houx@libertytribune.com.

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Milk’s not the only way to get calcium

By Andy Meyer Milk plays an absolutely vital role in children’s development, and the importance of calcium as part of their diet takes center stage during National Dairy Month in June.

Karen Stephens, a registered dietitian and the assistant director of nutrition at Children’s Mercy Hospital, stressed the role of a balanced intake of nutrients and said milk, yogurt and cheese are great ways for kids to receive many of

them in a single glass, cup or slice.

“We benefit from a wide variety of nutrients,” Stephens said.“If we have a lot of different foods, that’s when we’re going to be healthiest, and milk is a big part of that.”

Stephens typically recommends kids incorporate three cups or 24 ounces of a dairy product per day to ensure the continued growth of bone mass, which continues to increase until around the age of 18 or 19.

But what about kids who might have

an allergy or adverse reaction to dairy products? Not to worry, Stephens said.

There are plenty of other options for children who can’t stomach the most common sources of calcium.

Soy milk provides a solid option for many of the same nutrients and benefits found in cow’s milk, though the same can’t be said for other products like almond, hemp, oat or rice milk, which Stephens said don’t have the same nutritional benefits.

For those looking for other sources of calcium, leafy greens like kale or spinach, along with oranges and potatoes, and even canned salmon are options.

Supplements and vitamins can also provide kids with the required amount of nutrients for their growth, especially among those who might have an

allergy or are lactose intolerant.

Stephens said most children will grow out of allergies to dairy or soy products between the ages of 3 and 5, and the additional minerals found in milk and yogurt — like protein, Vitamin D and calcium — are of utmost importance to a child’s overall health.

Continuing to include dairy into children’s diets is also vital into their teenage years, Stephens said.

Neglecting to strengthen bones throughout adolescence can lead to additional health risks later in life.

“Our kids are just not drinking enough milk products, so that’s a problem,” Stephens said. “Your bones have to last until you’re 90 years old.

After that, you can’t really add or build onto it any more. Those are the years that are really important.”

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