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SHOESTRING BUDGET In this day and age, it’s hard to find a summer daytime activity that provides fun for families of all sizes and ages. In an attempt to help those in the Northland in their quest for something to do, the following is a list of options that will provide hours of amusement just a short distance away and at a cost of less than $40 for a family of four.
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Smithville Lake’s 7,200 acres, with more than 175 miles of shoreline, guarantee there are plenty of options for water fun for any family member, regardless of age or physical ability.The park’s office, operated by the Clay County Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites, is at 17201 Paradesian St., Smithville. “Just 30 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Smithville Lake is one of the area’s most accessible, complete water use area’s in the metro,” Gary Burton of Burton’s Bait & Tackle said in a Smithville Lake Pilot article. Lake park amenities consist of: swim
beaches, campsites, reservable shelters, marinas with boat rentals, public 18hole golf courses, disc golf courses, fishing, walking/biking trails, single-track mountain biking trails and equestrian trails, according to the Clay County website. In addition, bathroom and shower facilities, campsites, trails, storm shelters, a fishing dock and boat ramps are American with Disabilities Act accessible. Daily entry fees are $5 per vehicle and $10 for boat, not including boat rental fees. Senior discounts and season passes are available. For more information, call the park office at 407-3400 or see the 2015 Smithville Lake Pilot, the area’s annual tourism guide, available at The Smithville Herald office, 103 E. Main St.
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century textile mill in the United States with its original machinery still intact,” the park’s website, https://mostateparks. com/park/watkins-woolen-mill-statehistoric-site, states. The historic site’s Living History
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Taking advantage of the mild weather, boaters take to the water at Smithville Lake.
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The Northland boasts several area attractions for families seeking knowledge about the history of the area and its people. One of the best is the Continued on next page
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Stepping onto the grounds of Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, located at 26600 Park Road North in Lawson is like stepping into the 19th century. “Many of the buildings that Waltus Watkins spent half a century building — including an elegant home and a three-story woolen mill — have been preserved to give visitors a sense of life in the 1870s.The mill is the only 19th
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Farm Program operates weekly on Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through mid-August. Costumed interpretive staff present life in rural Missouri in the 1870s.Tours of the woolen mill and Watkins house are offered daily. Admission is free. Call the park office for details at 580-3387.
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Read daily — Children should read or be read to every day. Experts say reading even just six books over the summer keeps reading and comprehensive skills fresh. Research summer trips — If you are planning a vacation, have your children research the destination. The activity encourages children to use their researching skills and allows them to be part of the planning process. Kids can also use their math skills to calculate the travel distance. Use your surroundings — Field trips do not need to be reserved for the school year. Museums and historical sites offer cost- and travel-effective options that make learning more interactive.
Jesse James Farm and Museum. The historic site, located at 21216 James Farm Road in Kearney, is the restored residence of famed outlaw and bank robber Jesse James. It also part of Clay County’s parks department. “Barely 16, he followed his older brother, Frank, into the Civil War. While Frank was a member of Quantrill’s guerillas, Jesse rode with Bloody Bill Anderson. When the war ended, Jesse returned home and joined other former Confederate guerillas in a life of outlawry,” Clay County’s Historic Site’s
Stop the summer slide By Ryne Dittmer Although summer is known for being a time of recreation and leisure, the season’s lazy days do not need to be break from learning. Education experts and researchers agree the summer months have a pivotal impact on students’ development and success during the school year. According to the National Summer Learning Association, students can lose almost two months of grade level achievement in mathematical computation skills during summer break. Liberty Public Schools Executive Director of Secondary Education Marlie Williams said parents can help their children avoid the summer slide by organizing activities that entertain and
website states. The museum displays the world’s largest collection of James family artifacts, including Jesse’s boots and Frank’s surrender letter. In the yard of the family home is Jesse’s original burial site. “You can learn about your county history’s right here at your back door,” Farm Director Elizabeth Beckett said. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4.50 for children ages 8 to 15 and free for children younger than age 8. For more information, call 736-8500.
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More information about the program can be found at http://dese.mo.gov/. Core subject skills can also be practiced during daily activities. “Other ways to keep the ‘summer slip’ at bay include reading, and lots of it; math, which might include kids helping their parents cook using recipes with fractions and units of measure like cups, teaspoons, pints; or building on a child’s interest in a particular sport, like baseball, to have a discussion about how batting averages or earned run averages are calculated,” Williams said. Beyond healthy minds, families should strive to promote healthy bodies during summer, Williams said, noting physical activity helps keep kids fit while they are away from recess and physical education classes.
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engage young learners. “I would encourage parents to stimulate summer learning through planned activities, including participation in summer reading programs at public libraries, museum visits and trips to nearby points of interest. Parents can also monitor the news and current events and have age-appropriate conversations with their children about these events,” Williams said. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education emphasizes the importance of reading during the summer.The organization says students should read on their own or be read aloud to every day to prevent regression.That goal is supported by the department’s “Read MOre, Missouri!” reading challenge.
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By Mark Johnson Americans have been celebrating the Fourth of July for more than two centuries. This year will be no different. In the Northland, communities will come together to celebrate the holiday from Kearney, Liberty, Gladstone, Smithville and points beyond.
Kearney Kearney’s celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 3, in Jesse James Park. Activities will start with a free concert by Switch at 7:30 p.m. in the Kearney Amphitheater at the park, followed by fireworks going skyward at dusk. There will also be bounce houses for children, tailgating and disc golf, according to information supplied by the city.
The next night, on July 4, Gladstone will have a concert featuring Toni Gates at 7 p.m. in Oak Grove Park, 76th Street and North Troost Avenue. That will be followed by a concert by North Star Community Band, which will lead into a fireworks show shortly after dusk, according to the Gladstone Parks and Recreation Department. Parking will be available at Oak Park High School and along side streets adjacent to the park.
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Liberty will shoot off its fireworks for the annual Liberty 4thFest starting at 9:45 p.m. on July 4 at William Jewell College. The display will bring to a close a two-day celebration, which will include
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a barbecue contest downtown, which will begin on July 3 and run through July 4. The morning of July 4, a patriotic parade will take to the streets of the city at 10 a.m., starting at Heritage Middle School. Entries will travel east on Kansas Street, north on Leonard Street and west on Franklin Street past the Square. Music at the Liberty 4thFest will start downtown with a concert Katy Guillen and the Girls from 7 to 9:30 p.m. July 3. The Summer Band will play at 9 p.m. on July 4.
In Smithville, the focus will be on the fireworks display July 4 at Smithville Lake, which draws visitors from throughout the region who view the annual display on land and on the water. The fireworks, which are provided by Smithville and Clay County, can be seen from many sites around the lake, with one of the best locations being in Little Platte Park. Smithville Police Chief Jason Lockridge said the key no parking area will be along the Smithville Lake Dam and the road to the north of the dam with a minimum area required for a firing zone on land and on the water. There shouldn’t be any parking worries that morning in downtown Smithville for the annual patriotic parade, which will encircle the downtown area on sidewalks with many of the children dressed in their patriotic finest and riding various modes of transportation that’s decked out in red, white and blue.
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Fireworks safety tips By Chris Geinosky Independence Day is right around the corner. And for most people, that means it’s that time of the year for patriotic festivals, parades, picnics and, of course, fireworks. In the upcoming weeks, tents filled with consumer fireworks will be found throughout the area. But before you buy, think about the laws of the land. In Liberty, and many other cities throughout the Northland, smaller fireworks that discharge at a maximum of six feet in the air can be ignited legally. However, larger display fireworks that surpass six feet must be ignited on a property of at least three acres of land. Check local ordinances to be sure. “I think the majority of people attempt to follow the law if they know it, and to those that don’t, I just want to
re-educate them that if they have less than three acres within the city limits, fireworks should not be discharged above six feet,” Liberty Fire Chief Mike Snider said. “We always encourage residents to follow the law, and if you are on less than three acres to keep it below six feet.” Although fireworks are considered one of the prettier parts of the Fourth of July holiday, there are risks involved, including burns and other injuries, not only to those lighting but to spectators as well. When outdoor conditions are dry — such as three years ago in the summer of 2012 — grass and trees can easily catch fire while buildings, and homes are always at risk as well. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals. But if you plan to put on your own show, here are some safety tips while lighting fireworks:
Fireworks are dangerous and must be handled appropriately. Even sparklers, considered a kid favorite, must be kept away from the face, clothing and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit — hot enough to melt gold — and account for a large percentage of firework-related injuries every year. Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents. Steer clear of others. Fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over
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Shield yourself from harmful sun exposure Skin cancer is the last thing on families’ minds as they hit the lakes and enjoy the outdoors during the summer. While sunscreen has become a staple in moms’ beach bags, it hasn’t deterred the wave of skin cancer cases in the United States. More skin cancers are diagnosed in the United States each year than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society.
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“Most people like to get a little sun,” said Registered Nurse Jan Watkins, director of oncology services at Liberty Hospital. “Its warmth and light can relax us and boost our spirits. But the benefits come with a dangerous trade-off. So, whenever you venture out in the sun, be smart about it.”
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Being smart about sun exposure means always using some form of protection from the sun’s damaging rays. Dr. Jamie Rigden of Saint Luke’s Cancer Specialists at Liberty Hospital recommends that everyone — no matter their skin tone — use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15 SPF or protective clothing. “Sunscreen isn’t once and done,” Rigden said. “Apply it first about half an hour before sun exposure to allow it to sink in. Then, reapply frequently, especially when getting in water or sweating.” A common mistake people make, Rigden said is thinking that the higher the SPF, then the less it needs to be applied. “It doesn’t matter if the sunscreen is SPF 15 or SPF 50, they all have to be reapplied.” The best protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays is clothing, including hats and sunglasses. “A tan is not a healthy thing,” Rigden said. “It is damaged skin. When you use protective clothing or sunscreen, you’re not only fighting skin cancer, but also aging effects.” Parents concerned with chemicals used in sunscreen can find lotions without preservatives and perfumes. Those are less likely to cause allergic reactions on sensitive skin, Rigden
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As families prepare for big family vacations, including jetting off to a tropical and foreign locale or setting off on a cruise, some thought needs to go into planning. Do my kids need to get any special immunizations before
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we go? What about eating the local foods? Dr. Angela Myers, associate professor of pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director for Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics, offers the following advice. The most important thing is to adhere to strict food and beverage precautions when traveling outside of the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. This means: • Do not eat raw of leafy vegetables. • Do not eat raw or undercooked fish, seafood or meats. • Do not eat creamy desserts or buffet foods. • Do not eat from street vendors or market stalls. It is OK to eat: • food that is cooked well and served hot; • at places that are known to cater to foreigners; • canned foods; • nuts, vegetables and fruits that you can peel; and • breads, tortillas and crackers. Wash hands before and after meals and using the restroom to minimize the chance of exposure to bacteria and viruses that can cause traveler’s diarrhea. Sometimes doctors will give an antibiotic for people to take with them
country you are visiting (e.g. Vietnam) and will be there for an extended period of time (more than one month) and traveling to more rural areas.This vaccine requires prior planning because you need two doses that are given one month apart in order to develop good immunity. Yellow fever vaccine prevents yellow fever disease, which is another mosquito-borne virus that causes fever and jaundice. It makes people very sick, and the vaccine is important for some parts of South America and Africa. It provides life-long protection and can be given to infants 9 months and older through adulthood, but is contraindicated in the elderly. Finally, have fun, but stay safe. Don’t venture out alone. Always know where you are going before you leave the hotel. Don’t wear your best jewels or clothing that singles you out as American. Only ride in registered taxis, buses, etc. Also, it is never a good idea to get a tattoo or piercing while out of the country.The standards of cleanliness are not the same as the United States. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hats, etc., and always put on the sunscreen before putting on your DEET. Otherwise neither will be effective. There is international travel clinic at Children’s Mercy serving children and their parents who are traveling for mission work, vacations, and to visit friends and family. It can provide immunizations and medications.
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percent in order for it to last for eight hours. Otherwise you need to reapply often. DEET is critical because there are several other mosquito-borne illnesses that are not prevented any other way. That is to say that there is no vaccine or medicine you can take to prevent Dengue or Chikungunya. Both of these are viruses that make people very sick with high fevers and bone pain and joint pain. So, they are important to prevent with DEET. DEET should be used every eight hours, unless you are sleeping in an air conditioned hotel with windows closed at night. It is important to check with your doctor and make sure you are up to date with all the recommended vaccines because some diseases that are uncommon in the United States are seen more often in other countries (e.g. measles). Also, some countries are requiring an extra dose of polio vaccine (e.g. Iraq, Ethiopia, Afghanistan) due to an increase in cases of polio in the last year. Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine may be important depending on which
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What makes your dad special? In honor of Father’s Day, this year on June 21, we asked Northlanders what makes their fathers special to them. The following are their responses.
“We play trains on our train table, kick the soccer ball and ride our bikes around.” — Leah Hoffman, 5, daughter of Jon Hoffman of Liberty
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