Outlook 2011

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2 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

A lasting smile

New dental implant system eliminates fear of slipping dentures Who would have thought, instead of potato soup for dinner, you could have had steak and corn on the cob, with a sticky, chewy caramel for dessert.

And your denture would have stayed in place — all because a few hours earlier you had gotten dental implants to hold the denture firm and tight with absolutely no slipping.

You read that right — a few hours after having dental implants, a patient of Jackson Family Dental, Dan, was capable of eating steak and corn with dentures and without pain. That’s all because of a new technique being used by Liberty dentist Jesse Jackson and only a few others in the state of Missouri.

JACKSONFAMILYDENTALONLINE.COM Traditional dentures have a molded piece that fits over the wearer’s gums. They work OK for most people, although you have to avoid certain foods and the fit usually changes the longer you wear them, causing your jaw bone to slowly disappear over time with extended wear. The advantage of implant dentures is it opens up the roof of your mouth, allowing you to taste your food again and eliminating the “whistle” some have pronouncing their words.

When there is a problem with traditional dentures,

many denture wearers will tell you, it’s the bottom denture that causes the problem. Sometimes the gums recede and the jawbone changes shape. Dentures may slip and slide, causing pain and making eating difficult.

For existing denture wearers, all of this can be avoided in just one appointment, during which the Syncone implants are placed. The Syncone system isn’t a “mini-implant” device some dentists are using.

Bone will grow around Syncone implants, just as it does with other implants, and it will become a permanent part of the mouth. These implants are made to last for life.

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Car repairs and accidents always interrupt hectic schedules. At Wicklunds CARSTAR Collision and Glass Repair, we try hard to get you back on the road quickly. We’ll take care of working with your insurance company to process your claim so you don’t have to hassle with it. We guarantee that your vehicle will be repaired quickly, reliably and at a reasonable price.

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AFTER After numbing the patient’s mouth, Dr. Jackson uses a laser to make a depression in the jawbone for the implants. The laser reduces bleeding to next to nothing, and sutures are not needed around the implants.

Once the implants are placed, Dr. Jackson tops them with the corresponding attachment parts. He lines the denture that sits on the gums with a quick-cure acrylic and positions the denture on top of the implants. Seven minutes later, the attachments are a permanent part of the denture.

Careful positioning and physics allow the denture to be used right after the implants are placed. The denture touches the gum tissue, but it sits on the implants, which is why you are able to eat without pain right away.

The new implant procedure is less expensive than the gold standard for lower dentures, which is typically about $10,000. The Syncone system compares by costing between $7,500 and $8,000.

To find out more about this procedure or other implant solutions, call Dr. Jackson at 429-5799.

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4 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

The Tutoring Center to open near Liberty

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At The Tutoring Center, we specialize in We use direct one-to-one instruction comhelping children master academic skills, get bined with the “Rotational Approach” to better grades, achieve higher standardized test learning. It involves a unique tutoring style, scores, and gain the confidence, motivation working on different tasks at each station. This and concentration necessary to succeed. system’s efficiency makes it more affordable We have a clear four-part mission for every to families looking to get help with their child who studies with us. First, your child children to succeed in the classroom. Dr. will develop stronger academic skills in read- Thalheimer’s research indicates that children ing, math and writing. Second, your child will working with different sets of materials at have better concentration, focus and attention different stations during a session maximized span. Third, your child their academic perforwill have more confimance and concentradence and motivation. tion dramatically.

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch 5

Saving energy’s the name of the game Like a lot of things in the Northland, PlatteClay Electric Cooperative is home grown. The rural electric cooperative formed after President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act, which provided financing to build electric lines in the rural areas.

Another important benefit of the rural electrification program was jobs. Providing electric service to the rural areas created hundreds of co-ops throughout the U.S. and thousands of jobs, helping the rural economy and helping bring the Great Depression to a close.

Twenty-two area residents formed the fledgling co-op, and they, along with a few farmers’ wives, went door to door to gain acceptance and get a financial commitment to build the lines.

Today it is hard to imagine that there was resistance to bringing in the “new” electric service, but that was the case in 1938. Some thought there was no need for that “city” service.

Today Platte-Clay co-op members enjoy a quality of life equal to, and in many cases superior, to that of urban friends.

Platte-Clay enjoys a high reliability rating, with most of the outages caused by weather, including trees falling into lines because of high wind, ice or tornados. To help maintain reliability, the co-op will come out and cut trees back away from lines; simply call 816-628-3121.

For 24/7 emergency service, call the main generators large enough to power the business number, 816-628-3121. An automated, inter- district of a small town. In between the really active voice recorder will take the important large and small products are energy-efficient information, freeing dispatchers to call and water heaters, portable and home-sized staorganize crews. tionary generators, room heaters and water A surprisingly high number of outages — 6 softeners. percent — are caused by members or contracPlatte-Clay has a members water heater protors cutting lines, running into poles or other gram with lower-than-retail pricing and a required member-co-op infrastructure incidents. Mis- three-year service agreement. Platte-Clay’s skilled installers can souri law requires handle the instalcalling 1-800DIG-RITE at least lation and can PLATTE-CLAY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE three days before repair older units. any underground Service agreeWWW.PCEC.COOP construction ments are availbegins. able for existing Platte-Clay is one of the more progressive units with some restrictions.

The co-op has a focus on energy efficiency rural electric cooperatives in Missouri, with a wide variety of products, rebates and services to help keep members’ bills low. The website, www.pcec.coop, has an entire section devoted to available.

One of the popular features is the co-op’s managing energy, including electrical safety and online billing for members who are comfort- a variety of energy-saving tips with links to the able with e-commerce. Members receive a Department of Energy and other sites. monthly e-mail telling them their new invoice Because teaching children the importance of is available to view and pay through the co- saving energy can be challenging, the co-op has op’s secure payment site. a special kids section. The new Kids Zone link The retail facilities in Kearney and Platte is a great resource for teachers and parents who City are open to the public and include would like additional resources to encourage chileverything from compact fluorescent lights to dren to learn about energy and how to cut costs.

The co-op also has a great teaching tool called Kill-O-Watt EZ, available for loan or to purchase. To find out how much energy a device uses, simply plug the Kill-O-Watt into an outlet, then plug the device into it. In virtually no time, the cost of running that bigscreen TV or other device will come up. For a real eye-opener, turn off the TV and see how much energy it’s still using: phantom energy.

To truly turn off devices, plug them into a power strip and then turn that off.

A new Co-op Connections card provides reduced prescription pricing through national contracts with major chains. Travel benefits are another discount available with the free card, similar to an AAA or AARP loyalty card.

Usually discounts cannot be combined. For more information, visit www.pcec.coop and click on the Co-op Connections card on the right side of the page. The free cards, a membership benefit, are available at both offices.

Area business that would like to participate can e-mail info@pcec.coop. There is no charge to be affiliated with the loyalty program.

Because more Americans are using online resources, the co-op’s website acts as an electronic version of the Kearney and Platte City operations, working as an electronic customer service representative.

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6 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

Red Cross Pharmacy does 10 reasons to be a member of the more than fill prescriptions Kearney Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Pharmacy is continually striving to pharmacists at Red Cross Pharmacy are dedicated be Kearney’s health care destination. With this to the patient’s health and are willing to answer focus in mind, the owners seek to add and improve questions whenever they come up. services.

Wellness Program — Red Cross Pharmacy Whether it’s simply refilling a prescription or now offers health screenings at its Kearney and getting a health check, Red Cross Pharmacy has Excelsior Springs locations. These include blood products and services for a variety of needs. pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass Red Cross Pharmacy offers a prescription delivery index checks. and convenient drive-through service, which allows CareCard — Red Cross Pharmacy provides a easy accessibility and convenience for picking up CareCard free of charge to those customers who and ordering prescriptions. wish to sign up. It’s basia reward card for cusRed Cross Pharmacy also REDCROSSPHARMACY.COM cally tomer loyalty. It provides has a 24-hour, seven-daylower prices and additional a-week phone prescription ordering system that allows customers to order savings with points earned for every time the card prescriptions and tell the system when they will be is used. This CareCard gives discounts to consumpicked up. Prescriptions can also be ordered online. ers on their prescription medications in addition to Immunizations — Many people may not be over-the-counter medications.

Background — Scott, Matt and Steve Hartwig aware of the pharmacy’s immunization program.

The prices for flu shots are very competitive during opened the Kearney Red Cross Pharmacy location in 1998, acquiring Kearney Drugs. It is one of 11 the flu season.

Medication Therapy Management — retail pharmacies, three long-term care pharmacies MTM is a service where a pharmacist will sit down and one home medical equipment store that make with the patient to review their medications to up Red Cross Pharmacy. make sure everything is being taken properly and Betsy Reynolds is the pharmacy manager for the to also make sure there are not going to be any Kearney location, 101 W. Highway 92, Suite A, at interactions with other current medications. The the intersection of Highways 92 and 33.

10. Promotional and advertising opportu- information. This year the directory also will be nities — Market your company or yourself through available at banks, hotels and Kearney City Hall. the numerous opportunities made available to you 5. Business recognition — Chamber involvethrough membership. Ribbon cuttings, newsletter, ment allows you and your employees an outlet to Business of the Month ads and event sponsorship be active citizens within the community. Businesses allow you to deliver your message to the commu- that invest in the community are viewed as leaders among their peers. nity.

4. Events — The chamber sponsors many 9. Access to information — Chamber Chatter, the chamber’s monthly newsletter, keeps members events each year designed to put you in touch informed about what’s going on in the community. with other business individuals within the com8. Member referrals munity who may become — The chamber receives new clients or customers. numerous requests each year KEARNEYCHAMBER.ORG Monthly luncheons, various for goods and services to be social events, golf tournaments and Christmas tree purchased in our area. Chamber staff refers members to visitors, newcomers, lightings, just to mention a few.

3. Contacts — Chamber events are a great place businesses and area residents.

7. Training — The chamber is dedicated to to meet today’s business leaders.

2. Voice in government — The chamber improving the success of the business community by offering opportunities through committee serves as a unified voice to represent the business involvement and professional development pro- interests of the Kearney community on the local, state and national levels of government. This is a gramming at monthly luncheons.

6. Chamber directory — The chamber direc- perfect place to voice your ideas and concerns. tory provides alphabetical and categorical listings of 1. And the No. 1 reason — Where else can you all members and is distributed to more than 1,000 make a positive impact on the community, invest in individuals. People thinking about relocating to our Kearney’s future, broaden your business contacts, area, new members to the community and chamber enhance your leadership and professional skills and members receive this directory full of community have so much fun?

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch 7

Serenity on the Square Liberty Montessori creates helps clients Visualize You an environment for learning 17 weekly yoga classes cater to all ages, levels, schedules

Serenity on the Square is a premiere yoga Visualize You clients. They return again and and therapeutic massage destination located again because they like the results, and they on the historic downtown Square in Liberty. refer other people,” Stark said.

The licensed, experienced massage theraThe purpose of Visualize You is to reach you pists offer a variety of therapeutic massages in wherever you are presently and connect you a peaceful, attractive setting. Serenity on the with where you want to be.

Square was voted “Best Massage Therapy” in “It’s very positive and tailored to the individthe 20th Anniversary of the Best in the North- ual,” Stark said. “We focus on relaxation techland by the Liberty Triniques, visualization, goals, and we engage bune, The Kearney Courier and The Smithville SERENITYONTHESQUARE.COM the body through deep stretching.”

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Serenity is composed Serenity’s yoga schedule, including Stretch and Meditation and of a number of alternative therapists and Kids Yoga, offers 17 classes each week for all instructors who share the excitement for wellages, abilities and schedules. Yoga has been ness. At Serenity, your therapists and teachers shown to increase flexibility, reduce stress, truly care about you and your health. tone muscles and restore energy.

Experience the union of your mind, body Patti Stark, Serenity’s owner, is excited and spirit at Serenity through yoga, meditaabout 2011 and expanding Visualize You, a tion, massage, reflexology or energy balancunique one-on-one series to sharpen your ing. Your soul will thank you.

Find out more about Visualize You and mind, strengthen your body and lift your Serenity on the Square, 14 E. Franklin St., by soul.

“We’ve had very positive feedback from our calling 792-5454.

In a Montessori environment, learnWhat is Montessori? ing and the joys of childhood are equally In practice, the Montessori curriculum funcimportant. tions to “control the environment, not the Liberty Montessori Center specializes in child.” The unique Montessori environment the care and education of children ages 6 also provides an order and arrangement of selfweeks old through kindergarten. teaching materials that children use according The preschool offers a daily Montessori to their own free choice for independent learnprogram from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with ing and intellectual development. extended care hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What makes us different?

The infant center offers daily care from 7 What differentiates us from other child care a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Liberty Montessori Center has been centers and preschools is our caring, stable staff, the Montessori under new ownc urric ulum er sh ip si nce and our expeMarch 2006, but the center opened rienced teachLIBERTYMONTESSORICENTER.COM more than 30 ers. The level years ago. The of care and 650 E. RUTH EWING ROAD quality education education we and child care offer cannot offered has set be matched in other centers in the surrounding area. new standards in the community.

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8 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

Wicklunds CARSTAR celebrates 41 years of serving the Northland Giving back is a Wicklunds tradition Wicklunds CARSTAR has served LiberIn 2010, Wicklunds CARSTAR collected ty and Northland residents for 41 years. almost 100 coats for kids with help from The founder, Bill Wicklund, started The the Missouri Mustangs semi-pro football Body Shop in 1970 providing high-qual- team. ity automotive repair and collision repair Wicklund spearheaded a drive to colservices. lect coats for Project Warmth and preThe Body Shop became the first CAR- sented the coats at Gayle’s Harley DavidSTAR franchisee in the United States. In son on Dec. 10. Wicklunds CARSTAR 1995, Wicklunds CARSTAR moved to 941 also adopted a family of six for the LibSutton Place. erty Community Christmas Tree Wicklunds CARSTAR has a program.

WICKLUNDSCARSTAR.COM long history of “We bought gifts for the family giving back to the community. From Coats to Kids, Mili- and gave them a gift card to purchase more tary Appreciation Day and Make A Wish food for their dinner,” Wicklund said.

Foundation, Wicklunds CARSTAR generTo honor the military members who serve our country, Wicklunds CARSTAR ously donates time and funds.

“Serving the community is the heart- hosted a Military Appreciation Celebrabeat of our store,” said Gerald Wicklund, tion with the Veterans of Foreign Wars owner/general manager. “This is our way and American Legion on Nov. 9. of saying ‘thank you’ to our loyal cusThe celebration featured free Kansas tomers who have brought their cars in for City Royals T-shirts to the first 300 repair and their kids’ cars in for repair. attendees, a 21-gun salute, food, beveragWe’ve served several generations of the es and door prizes. Wicklunds CARSTAR gave away coupons good for the month of same family.”

November with 50 percent off auto detail services to all veterans in attendance.

Wicklunds CARSTAR helped break the world record for CARSTAR’s Annual Soaps it Up Car Wash. CARSTAR washed 4,100 cars at more than 140 locations across the United States and Canada.

Missouri Mustangs semi-pro football team is partnering with Wicklunds CARSTAR to beat their world record in 2011.

When you choose Wicklunds CARSTAR to service your vehicle, you’re a part of the Wicklund tradition of giving back to the community.

For 2011, Wicklunds CARSTAR has a slate of community outreach activities: • March 9 — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Annual Hog Roast with the Liberty Chamber of Commerce; • June 11 — Soaps it Up Car Wash for Make a Wish Foundation; • Nov. 4 — Military Appreciation Celebration.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch 9 The Northland publishing group of the Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch has undergone several changes in the past year.

In March 2010, Matt Daugherty became publisher of the group of weekly newspapers. In November, the group

re-established a paper in Gladstone. And just last week the group overhauled its websites, making them easier for visitors to find the information they need and want.

Looking ahead, we anticipate building on our past successes and continuing to be the best provider of local news in the Northland through our weekly print edi-

tions and our expanded online offerings.

The communities we serve have come to depend of us to find out what’s going on in town as well as what deals and promotions local businesses have to offer.

Below is a quick look at what’s been going on behind the scenes in our offices.

Community news hot off the presses — and online

The Smithville Herald 1001 S. Commercial Ave., Smithville 532-4444 www.smithvilleherald.com The Smithville Herald is one of the top newspapers in Missouri, and it has a winning website to match.

The Herald won second place for General Excellence and for Best Online Newspaper/Website among weekly newspapers of its size in the Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest last year.

The Herald also has grown its commercial printing business substantially in the past year. This includes a number of direct mail campaigns.

Jim Card heads up The Herald’s advertising and commercial printing efforts. He is joined in the office

by Editor Nancy Hull Rigdon and Sports Writer Andy Meyer.

The Kearney Courier 105 S. Jefferson St., Kearney 628-6010 www.kearneycourier.com In the spring of 2010, familiar faces at The Kearney Courier took on new roles.

Barb Strahm took over advertising sales and excels working with local customers.

Janet Maddox returned to the Kearney office, where she continues to design ad layouts, handle classified advertising, legal advertising, subscriptions and more.

Editor Kevin Smith has been joined by Sports Writer Bill Knust and Staff Writer Ray Weikal.

Looking forward This group of four newspapers has been laying the groundwork to add print and online offerings for readers and advertisers. To start, we have updated our websites, expanding our multimedia capabilities and increasing the frequency of news updates.

New online features will enhance what we are able to provide to our advertising customers as we help them develop strategic campaigns to grow their businesses. Our core

advertising outlet is newspaper ads, but Internet and search engine marketing tools, as well as printing and direct mail options, are also available by contacting the sales staff.

Beginning in March, readers will find a new section in their newspapers the first week of each month. Northland Family will focus on the dynamics of family life north of the river.

As we get ready for this new addition, readers can start to get to know Northland Family on Facebook.

Liberty Tribune 104 N. Main St., Liberty 721-4941 www.libertytribune.com In July 2010, major renovations to the Tribune’s longtime home at 104 N. Main St. were completed, and the Northland publishing group’s central production office moved in, joining editorial and advertising staff already onsite. This change brought more than 15 full-time jobs to downtown Liberty.

In recognition of this expansion, the newspaper was honored with a Community Growth Award from the former Partnership for Community Growth and Development, now Liberty Economic Development Corp.

Editorial efforts are led by Editor Angie Borgedalen, Sports Writer Chris Geinosky and Photo Editor Matt Frye. Advertising Director Dave Mapel leads the sales staff.

Gladstone Dispatch 104 N. Main St., Liberty 454-9660 www.gladstonedispatch.com — coming soon The newspaper gave the Gladstone community something to be thankful for in 2010, as Gladstone Dispatch made its debut Thanksgiving Day. This new incarnation of a Northland mainstay provides a vehicle for local businesses to distribute special offers and helps keep the community connected.

Linda Petty is the driving force behind ad sales for the Dispatch, and reader submissions make up a large portion of the community-centered news and photos.

Readers can expect to see continued growth in content and advertising in 2011.

10 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

Customers come first Massages begin at $25 with at Jefferson Street Flooring therapist just off the Square

With a father-and-daughter team at the helm, strong, Mullican and Appalachian; tile from Dalfamily-owned Jefferson Street Flooring really cares Tile, American Olean and Marazzi; vinyl from about its customers and their satisfaction.

Armstrong, Mannington and Flexitec; laminate Owner Ed Wheeler and daughter Beth Thomp- from Bruce, Armstrong and Balterio; and carpet son have run the store since it opened in 1996 and from Shaw and Southwind. Jefferson Street Floorhave a lot of knowledge to offer. Ed has been in ing also carries cork flooring and solid vinyl tiles. the flooring industry his whole life, and Beth now And if there is something customers want has more than 15 years of experience. but they don’t see in the showroom, that’s not They are very competitive with the big-box a problem. stores and can offer customers complete satisfac“If you are interested in something we don’t have, let us know,” Beth said. “We can tion with one-on-one help. get just about anything.”

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No Worries Pet Care offers personal service without hidden fees We take care of diabetic animals that are good No Worries Pet Care, LLC is a family-run business with getting their shots. that provides in-home pet care in the Northland.

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Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch 13

Sport target shooting at Smithville Lake with Kansas City Trapshooters Association When it comes to finding a local site for a 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Gipson said the club typically draws about quality trapshooting experience, Smithville Lake offers one of the most popular locations 200 shooters a week for league contests, youth tournaments and corporate shoots, with some in the region.

The Kansas City Trapshooters Association shooters traveling regularly from up to 40 came to the lake in the mid-1980s. Since miles away. then it has expanded its facility to offer “It exposes the sport to people who may various types of sport shooting as well as not be exposed to it otherwise,” Gipson said. host nationally sanctioned “It’s not really unusual for friendships people start in tournaments. this sport to last 30 or 40 Manager Lynn Gipson KCTRAPS.COM years. It’s a rewarding lifesaid in addition to standard trapshooting, the time sport.”

Shooting facility: club offers skeet and plays Northland resident Ron 6420 N.E. 176th St., host to corporate and charKempton has been freat Smithville Lake itable events throughout quenting the KCTA club the year. for more than 15 years.

Gipson said the club was Now in his 70s, Kempton set up to accommodate anyone who wanted said that after attending several shooting vento take part in the sports, including veteran ues throughout the region, the KCTA club at shooters and beginners. The cost to participate Smithville Lake far exceeded the others. is $6.50 for 25 targets, with shells available “I’ve been to some pretty big ones,” he said. starting at $6 for a box of 25.

“And this club is the nicest one I’ve ever been The club offers free use of target guns and to.”

Kempton said using the courses was a great free one-on-one lessons to provide tips on way to sharpen his aim, relax and meet new safety and technique.

Gipson said the club was open a couple of people. days a week during the winter months or by “It’s good practice if you’re getting ready appointment, but in March the hours expand for the season,” he said. “It teaches respect for to 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday, and others and safety.”

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Beginning in 1995, the KCTA hosted monthly NSSA registered skeet tournaments each year. In 1996 the club has honored as the NSSA twofield club of the year. By 1997, the KCTA had become the second largest registered trapshooting facility in the state. Hundreds of trap shooters from throughout the Midwest compete during more than 30 days of ATA registered tournaments over the course of the year. In addition to national tournaments the KCTA hosts several trap leagues during the year. Since 1996, the KCTA has hosted the annual Kansas City Corporate Challenge Trapshooting Championships. Held each spring, the event draws over 100 competitors representing businesses throughout the Kansas City metro area. Many of these competitors are novice shooters, new to the sport and the Smithville Lake area.

The KCTA is open to the public year round on weekends and some evenings, and other times by appointment. The club provides gun safety and shooting instruction plus loaner guns to encourage new shooters. In addition to throwing targets, a wide variety of shells, reloading components and shooting accessories are available at competitive prices.

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14 A supplement to Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier, The Smithville Herald and Gladstone Dispatch • COMMUNITY OUTLOOK • Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011

Gentle Hearts inspired by grandmother Services help elderly, disabled clients stay safe, independent Gentle Hearts Home Care opened its doors in February assists clients and allows them to remain safe and independent 2010, but the premise of this Smithville business began three wherever they call home, whether it’s their home, a family memyears earlier when owner Laura J. Anderson received a phone ber’s home, assisted living communities or even nursing homes.

“Our commitment to quality, ethical and professional sercall that her grandmother in Ohio had been beaten up by the very person her family had entrusted her care to — her home vices means that we, as an organization and as individuals, go health aide. that extra mile to take care of our clients,” Anderson said. “In When Anderson’s grandmother died a few month later, the short time we’ve been open, we have assembled a team of Anderson decided she would open 20 members who are caring, gentle and a home care place and hire gentle, courteous in nature, and committee to caring people to care for some of the GENTLEHEARTSHOMECARE.COM superior care.” most vulnerable members of society. It Together with M.B. Tubritt, Gentle would serve as a way for her to honor Hearts caregivers are out in the field 866-4480 her grandmother and her memory. and better tuned to clients’ and their families’ needs.

Gentle Hearts provides home care for the elderly and disabled in the Northland, offering a broad Tara Brown, who recently joined Gentle Hearts as the comrange of services such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laun- munity services and marketing representative, also has an dry, shopping, errands and transportation, personal care and extensive background in caregiving. even simple companion care and gentle comfort.

“It’s my belief that this team is who I’d have picked to care “Our business is geared toward delivering quality, reliable for my grandma,” Anderson said.

Gentle Hearts’ services are flexible and available for as little and gentle home care to all who need us and to that end, we work with our clients, local service organizations and our team as a few hours a week or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days to fine tune the services we proffer,” Anderson said. a week, including holidays.

At the beginning of 2011, Gentle Hearts launched The Gentle Hearts offers a unique community-based service that

Wright Project, named for Jim Wright, who recently passed away. His family generously asked that all memorial donations be given to Gentle Hearts Home Care, and the business has been working on a program to help lower-income people get the care they need.

“One of our main goals is that no one ever slips through the crack, and this project will be a stepping stone to that end,” Anderson said. “No one, no matter their circumstances, should be without good care when they need it most.

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With A French Accent bids a fond farewell Shop owners say ‘adieu’ after 15 years

After almost 15 years, we are closing the door at With A French Accent.

As most of you know, we lost our beloved friend and business partner, Diana Wheeler, on July 31, 2010. Frankly, it hasn’t been the same without her.

Since we opened in 1996, our With A French Accent “family” has, collectively, welcomed 13 grandchildren, buried six parents, one brother and several close friends. We have “financially aided” 16 undergraduate degrees, nine master’s degrees, two law degrees and one doctorate.

Prior to the devaluation of the dollar in Europe, we would awake at the crack of dawn in a quaint French village and navigate (pre-GPS) our rental car to an antique fair in the remote French countryside. We arrived no later than 7 a.m. to secure a “prime position.”

At precisely 9 a.m., amid hundreds of antique dealers (mostly American) we would elbow a path through the gates and, literally, sprint (pre-arthritis) to the nearest vendor. (We have equated this phenomenon to the running of the bulls at Pamplona, though we have not actually witnessed this event.)

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And in tough economic times like the country is experiencing now, the staff knows how important it is for drivers to keep up with the maintenance of their vehicles, starting with regular oil changes and tire care.

“By regularly servicing the car you’re driving now, you will save hundreds if not thousands of dollars throughout the next few years of your car’s life,” according to owner Keith Acton and his staff.

The Acton’s team works hard to create an honest, fair and convenient experience for their customers.

The repair shop’s good reputation was built by Keith’s grandfather Oral Acton, who started the business in Avondale. Ted Acton, Keith’s father, bought the shop in 1957. In 1989, it passed to Keith.

This long history of service means that many of the people who come to the shop are repeat customers or have been referred by longtime clients, Keith Acton said.

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While car repairs are being made, staff members will provide transportation to and from work or home for customers within a 10-mile radius of their shop. Acton’s Auto Service is conveniently located near Interstate 35, at 4219 N.E. Antioch Road in Kansas City North.

Customer convenience extends to a computerized bidding system that saves time and is more accurate than other ways of estimating the cost of jobs.

Acton’s excellent customer service is complemented by master technician Ed Cook and general technician Justin York.

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