Northland April 2015

Northland

APRIL 2015

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Spring Awakening

BARRY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 175 YEARS OF SERVICE EMARY LANGHORN PORTRAIT OF A FIGHTER SCOUTS: MORE THAN JUST HONOR

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FRIDAY | 05.15.2015 | 8 P.M. TICKETS STARTING AT $25.

Limited VIP tickets also available with premium seating and post-concert reception with the artist.

FOLLY THEATER Park University’s International Center for Music Artist-inResidence Behzod Abduraimov makes his eagerly awaited Kansas City recital debut in a program that showcases his remarkable talents. He will perform Chopin’s “Ballades No. 1-4,” Schubert’s “Impromptu” Op. 142 and the “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2” by Liszt/Horowitz.

REMAINING CONCERT DATES

KINNOR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SIDE-BY-SIDE PERFORMANCE Sunday, April 19, 2015 – 3 p.m.

Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University Join us for a special collaboration with the Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the 2014 Naftzger Young Artist Winner and International Center for Music cellist, Mansur Kadirov, in a performance of Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129. Led by maestro Chris Kelts, the Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with ICM string students performing alongside members of the orchestra.

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YOUNG ARTIST SHOWCASE

General Admission: $15 advance online purchase ($20 at the door) Senior Citizens: $10 (age 60 and older) Students: $5 (with a valid Student ID) Park University students, faculty, staff and children (age 12 and under) are FREE.

Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 7:30 p.m.

Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Park University A free concert highlighting the talents of the musicians enrolled in the International Center for Music. This concert is free but reservations are required.

Editor's Letter

Growing and Thriving!

APRIL 2015 editor

Dear Readers,

Rachel C. Murphy | RMurphy@LifestylePubs.com

I am thrilled to inform you that spring is here. As I type this (in early March) the high will be a balmy 65 degrees and although I know that may not mean anything in a week, right now, I choose to bask in the realization that spring is upon us.

Every April we dive into all things green: sustainability, gardening and nature. This month we meet the pack leaders that will pave the way forward for our kids, the Boy and Cub Scouts of America. Despite the onslaught of technology in our world, they continue to involve our youth in activities that get them outside and active.

Diana Lambdin Meyer takes us on a quick road trip to visit with the Iowa Master Gardeners. They teach classes and workshops on everything from planting to canning your crop after harvest. In the bucolic Iowa countryside it's hard to deny the romance that a farmer has with his land.

And celebrating a big birthday this month is the Barry Christian Church. The church is the only remaining remnant from the original town of Barry, Missouri, absorbed by Kansas City in 1959. This congregation has made it through 175 years of thick and thin, and continue to worship together.

Spring is a time when we can start fresh, dream big and work hard. I'm excited as to what this growing season will bring and I hope that you are as well. Let's plant the seeds and wait to see what beautiful things grow this season.

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Around Town HARVEST BALL HELPS TRI-COUNTY EXPAND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS Tri-County Mental Health Services has been selected as one of only 30 nonprofit organizations to share 2015 funds from the Harvest Ball Society as part of their “Seeds of Service…Harvest of Hope” campaign announced in January.

Tri-County will use its $13,000 Harvest Ball grant to supplement its existing older adult services. Jamie Wehmeyer, Tri-County Director of Assessment and Youth Services, says the funds will allow Tri-County to ensure Northland-wide programs such as training for caregivers.

Tri-County’s Older Adult Services in Clay, Platte and Ray counties include several efforts focusing on training and information for caregivers. A major emphasis involves stressing health and wellness among older adults while working with existing community groups and the Tri-County sponsored Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North.

For further information on Tri-County and its programs, call 816.468.0400 or visit Tri-CountyMHS.org.

NEW BOOK HELPS CHILDREN HAVE HAPPIER AND MORE SUCCESSFUL LIVES Author Stephany Hughes, Ph.D., shares her parenting experiences in her helpful book Mother as Emotional Coach: 8 Principles for Raising a Well-Adjusted Child.

Dr. Hughes wrote her book from personal parenting experiences and what she discovered about emotional development while doing the research for her doctoral dissertation. She was heavily influenced by a book written by Kazimierz Dabrowski, a Polish psychiatrist and psychologist on the Theory of Positive Disintegration. In his theory, the ultimate direction and control of behavior is located in the emotional rather than in the intellectual function. Hughes’s book stresses the importance of emotional development in children and the mother as emotional coach.

Hughes’s premise is that if parents can realize the importance of the 8 principles presented in her book, take them to heart, apply them to their own lives, and therefore, become a model of emotional development for their children, parenthood can be more joyful and fulfilling. Children will have happier and more successful lives.

Hughes’s book may be purchased at BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon.com and StephanyHughes.com.

gel House organization is to bring abandoned children from the slums to safety and into the loving arms of caretakers that will educate, love and raise them to become future leaders in their generation. The home in Medchal will house a dozen children. To learn more, visit AngelHouse.me.

PLATTE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION RECOGNIZED AS 2015 HARVARD ASH CENTER BRIGHT IDEA IN GOVERNMENT The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, recognized Platte County Parks and Recreation as part of the 2015 Bright Ideas program. This year’s cohort includes 124 programs from all levels of government—school districts; county, city, state and federal agencies; as well as public-private partnerships—that are at the forefront in innovative government action. Platte County was recognized for its initiative to partner with cities and non-profit organizations to create a new parks system, practically from scratch.

New park amenities improve quality of life through natural resource preservation, increased health and wellness opportunities, and by offering places where diverse community members can gather to create bonds through common interests.

This is the fourth cohort recognized through the Bright Ideas program, an initiative of the broader Innovations in American Government Awards program. For consideration as a Bright Idea, programs must currently be in operation or in the process of launching and have sufficient operational resources and must be administered by one or more governmental entities; nonprofit, private sector, and union initiatives are eligible if operating in partnership with a governmental organization. Bright Ideas are showcased on the Ash Center’s Government Innovators Network, an online platform for practitioners and policymakers to share innovative public policy solutions.

FOOD FROM THE BAR​ What do you call hundreds of our area’s most prominent lawyers helping our local food pantries? Food from the Bar. Join the legal community to fight hunger April 1-30, 2015. “Food from the Bar” raises donations for Cross-lines food pantry. Uniting to fight against hunger are: Berson Law Group LLP, Foulston Siefkin, LLP, Beam-Ward, Kruse, Wilson, Wright & Fletes, LLC, Walden & Pfannenstiel LLC, the Kansas and Missouri Federal courthouses, and Kansas Women Attorneys Association. Help guarantee full stomachs for our children and elderly. To donate, contact Susan Berson at sberson@banktaxlaw.com.​

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The Wall Street Journal recently included Park Unversity on its ‘Best Private Colleges for Returns on Investment’ list. Park University was tied for No. 5 based on the 2014 PayScale College ROI Report. The ranking is based on annual ROI percentage. Park is the only private school in Missouri or Kansas on the list. Missouri University Science and Technology is tied for fifth on the public schools list.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS HONORED AT NORTHLAND COALITION PREVENTION CONFERENCE The Northland Coalition honored its outstanding community partners and volunteers at the 2015 Prevention Conference held February 27 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty.

Bob Kottman, who began his prevention volunteerism as a founding member of the West Platte/Weston community coalition 20 years ago, was inducted into the Northland Prevention Volunteer Hall of Fame. Kottman was honored for his many years of dedication as an enthusiastic volunteer willing to serve in any requested capacity as well as for being instrumental in getting the area business and faith communities involved with prevention efforts.

The Northland Sonic Drive-Ins received the 2015 Exceptional Community Contributor Award for their 20-year support and contributions to the Northland Coalition’s programs and fund-raising events. Co-owner of the franchise Liz Simons accepted the award.

The Kansas City Police Department was the recipient of the Outstanding Partner in Prevention Award. Both the Shoal Creek Patrol Division and North Patrol Division were recognized for their consistent support and participation in the Northland Coalition’s prevention programs and events, including being among the first in the state to provide drop boxes to assist in the safe disposal of prescription drugs.

Deputy Chief Randy Hopkins accepted the award for the department.

Fox 4 News Anchor Phil Witt Honored as the 2015 Friend of Prevention. For more than 10 years, Witt has served as the emcee at various coalition events, and has provided in-studio and on-site media coverage to inform the community about prevention programs, including those created and implemented by the dedicated high school coalition members of Youth With Vision.

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INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION CREATES NEW DYNAMIC Jump In! Architecture Workshop, the first self-generated architecture exhibition organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, converts the Project Space in the Bloch Building into an interactive studio. Visitors can experience an overview of architectural concepts through five interactive modules highlighting landscape, community, building type, style and material. Provocative questions, project examples and activities help develop and expand an understanding of how architecture impacts almost all aspects of everyday life.

Visitors can expect an active and dynamic experience that includes more than 2,000 building blocks, touch-screen maps, and tactile walls. An original card game, 5 Card Design!, gives players a set of unusual features and instructs them to design their own structure using the provided prompts.

An advisory task force of architectural leaders—including staff from Barkley, BNIM, City of Kansas City, Missouri, el dorado inc., Generator Studios, Helix Architecture + Design, HNTB, Hufft Projects, the Kansas City Design Center—worked with curators in the development of the exhibition. Jump In! Architecture Workshop will be open through July 19.

NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS North Kansas City Hospital is currently accepting applications from students interested in volunteering for the summer. Youths must be ages 14-18 to apply for program, which requires 25 volunteer hours from June through August. The application deadline is May 1.

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To receive an application or more information, call Karen Fournier, youth development specialist, at 816.691.1684. North Kansas City Hospital also offers a yearround Junior Volunteer Program.

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Giving Back

Loving Hearts, Helping Hands: The Legacy of Stephen Corbin STEPHEN CORBIN'S MEMORY LIVES ON THROUGH FOUNDATION ARTICLE LISA ALLEN | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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tephen Corbin was anything but ordinary.

A foster parent and Big Brother, devoted husband and father, Rotarian, Optimist and lifelong basketball fan, Stephen had a heart for kids and the drive to help others. His passing—two days before his twin daughters’ tenth birthday—left a hole that simply can’t be filled.

“He died two and a half years ago,” says his widow Angie. “It still feels like yesterday. Alex, Kylee and I miss him so much.”

It was from her grief and with the help and support of friends that Angie started the Stephen Corbin Heart of Gold Foundation, which helps low income and underprivileged youth participate in organized sports by removing the financial barriers that keep so many on the sidelines. Generally speaking, the foundation offers assistance for anyone under 18 who wants to participate in a sport, but cannot shoulder the financial burden alone.

“Steve always wanted to help kids have the things he didn’t have,” says Angie. “He had such a huge heart, especially for kids.

I knew within 24 hours of his death that I needed to start something that would honor him, and I know that he’s smiling now as he sees what we’re doing. Our daughters have played key roles in the formation of the foundation, and without the selfless actions of my volunteers and friends, there would be no foundation.

There are so many more kids living in poverty than we realize,” says Angie. “Many people are embarrassed to ask for help, or think playing sports is a luxury. We’re trying to bridge that gap.”

“Sometimes paying the initial fees is enough for a family,” she says, “and by taking care of registration fees we give them enough

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time to plan for the additional expenses that come later in the season. Steve knew that it wasn’t enough for the kids to just play; they need to be a true part of the team. If we’re helping a dancer, that dancer should be able to have a beautiful costume and be in the recital, just like the other dancers.”

As a new foundation, Angie’s primary goal is raising awareness of the foundation’s mission. Building support, raising funds and spreading the word to those who might benefit from the foundation are immediate goals.

“I was a grieving widow, and not entirely proficient in understanding the process of establishing a non-profit organization,” she says. Though she holds a degree in business and worked for Sprint before her daughters were born, Angie says that understanding IRS rules for establishing a non-profit was an education.

She forges on because of the stories she hears from people who need what the foundation does.

One story of a family Angie hopes to help involves a single mom of five kids, three of whom want to play football. The mom didn’t have enough money to purchase Christmas gifts for the kids, and the kids’ wish lists for the holidays included necessities like mattresses.

Another involved two sisters who’d played softball for years, but whose mom could no longer afford the high tournament fees.

A third family was dealing with a father’s recent cancer diagnosis. His treatments required him to travel from Kansas City to New York, which meant he couldn’t work. The foundation helped his son play football.

“Sometimes when I’m overwhelmed,” says Angie. “I think of what Martin Luther King, Jr., said: ‘Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.’ We may not be helping hundreds of children right now, though hopefully we will eventually. I know that Steve would remind me that making a difference for one person is important.

"The hardest part for me, other than missing him so much, is being patient. I want to help everyone right now. That’s what Steve would have tried to do. That’s his legacy, always extending a helping hand for others. Steve had enormous hands, and a heart of gold. He was such a Neil Young enthusiast that those words— heart of gold—are on his grave marker. He loved his motorcycle, and of course the acronym for Heart of Gold Foundation is HOG, which gives me chills."

They are working on a logo that will combine those elements, and communicate that helping hands come from compassion and love.

The foundation is working hard so that they can help many more kids in Steve’s name.

"It might be selfish, but I’m very sentimental and deep down, doing this work keeps a part of him alive for us," says Angie. "I want some good to come from losing him. I want the world to know just how amazing he was.”

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hat's in a name? The Draft Pick Grill and Cantina's name says it all: it's a restaurant that focuses on pub favorites but with a south-of-the-border kick. This new addition to the Barry Trails Shopping Center creates an oasis of good food and lots of entertainment for the sports lover and non-fan alike.

The space was formerly occupied by the short-lived tropical concept, The Escape. In December, Sarah and Pablo Acebedo opened their take on a sports bar. The space includes several televisions, all tuned to the biggest games but they also feature events for those of us non-sports inclined. Thursday nights will feature karaoke. Recently they spotlighted a New Belgium Brewing tap takeover. Plush couches in front of a gas fireplace creates a loungy feel for those not partaking in the menu.

But the menu is the real reason to come to The Draft Pick. It features most of the dishes that you would expect at a sports bar: nachos, wings, and pretty much anything fried, but they also offer a trio of housemade salsas and guacamole. In the entree list, the menu gets a little spicier. They offer their take on the massive burrito trend, offering build-your-own burritos for $8.99 or sizzling fajitas for $10.99-$14.99.

On my first visit with my husband, I was so hungry that I was afraid poor decisions would be made. Luckily, our appetizer, a soft buttered pretzel with cheese and jalapeno ranch dipping sauce ($5.99), arrived in under five minutes. Although tempted by the Tex Mex-influenced dishes, I had to try the Deluxe Potato ($9.49).

As I ordered, I asked our server if it would be filling enough and he laughed and nodded. When it arrived sizzling on the same size skillet as the fajitas, I understood his reaction. The potato, which was sizable on its own, was covered with grilled onions, four types of meat, sour cream, cheese and red sauce. Needless to say, I had to take half of it home.

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My husband decided to try one of the burgers. His Border Burger ($8.99) was perfectly cooked, with a chipotle cream cheese spread, bacon and fried jalapeno coins on top. The flavors blended perfectly for a burger with spice but not heat. He had a choice of sides and went with the fries, hot and crispy.

With our meals, we had the remnants of the New Belgium Tap Takeover. While the normal draft list features the usual suspects--Budweiser, Coors, Boulevard--I was excited to see a craft brewery taking center stage. They have more craft options in bottles and are rolling out a cocktail menu as well. The prices are very reasonable and they offer a happy hour and reverse happy hour as well as daily specials.

On my second visit, I was in the mood for a sandwich, and although I almost never order anything deep fried, I couldn't resist the housemade pork tenderloin ($8.99). On top of a toasted Kaiser roll, the tenderloin was large, but not obscenely huge. The batter was light, and almost tasted like a beer batter. Most importantly, it wasn't over salted, the death knell of sandwiches of the like, when no amount of mayo can save them.

The special that day was for a dollar off of tacos, so my husband tried a mixed trio of fried cod and chicken for $6.99 on special.

While the preparation was appealing, the amount of meat was a bit light, with lettuce and cheese doing the heavy lifting. The order came with three tacos but no sides. The dish was a strike on a menu filled with homeruns.

Each time we have visited, the service has been incredibly fast and friendly. Alfonso Respero, owner of the now defunct Pancho's Villa, is at the helm of the staff, ensuring that the operation runs smoothly and efficiently. With good beer on tap and in bottles and great food specials every day of the week, I can see The Draft Pick quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite.

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Home Matters

Treating Windows for Energy Efficiency ARTICLE LISA ALLEN

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ifty percent.

That’s how much of our intentionally warm or cool air can escape through a home’s windows. In the winter months, warm air escapes from the interior of our homes to the outside through windows. In the summer, the heat outside flows into our homes through those same windows.

“Think of glass as a conductor,” says Sherry Moore, co-owner of Budget Blinds Northland & Kansas City. “When we put a casserole in the oven, we have to use potholders to remove it because it’s too hot to handle. When we want an ice cold beer, we often serve it in a frosty mug. That’s because glass isn’t meant to insulate. Bare windows conduct hot and cold, which is detrimental to the energy efficiency of our homes.”

Window treatments can prevent as much as 25 percent winter heat loss or reduce summer heat gain by 33 percent. Window treatments that provide insulation can reduce energy consumption, save on heating and cooling costs, and create a more comfortable atmosphere.

“While almost all window treatments have some energy saving benefits, there are some options that are better than others,” says Moore. “A slatted blind isn’t as good as a shade that covers the entire window, for example, and neither of those is as energy efficient as drapery with a liner, drawn to the closed position.

Some window treatments, such as Duette Architella honeycomb shades, are federally recognized as energy-efficient products. Honeycomb shades are so efficient they can reduce energy costs by 50 percent,” says Moore. The Duette shade uses three distinct air pockets to trap cold air in the winter and heat from the sun in the summer, which results in lower energy bills.

Moore says it’s important to assess each window in a home individually, not only for practical reasons but also for aesthetics.

“We might want drapery in the bedroom but something simpler in the kitchen, for example,” she says. “We talk with the home-

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owner to find what issues they may be facing and also what look will best reflect their design style. It’s important to know what direction each room faces to determine how much light and sun the room receives before deciding how to treat a window. Different rooms require different solutions.”

In addition to choosing the right window treatment, homeowners can caulk around basement and storm windows and keep windows locked. Opening window coverings during sunny winter days will help catch free solar heat, and closing coverings at night helps to retain that heat. Conversely, closing window coverings during summer days keeps the heat out.

“There are options for every window and every design sense,” says Moore. “The most important thing to remember is that any window treatment is better than a bare window.”

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History 101

The congregation stands outside of the second church building in 1892.

The Barry Christian Church celebrates 175 years of worship on April 26.

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any cultures thrived in the Kansas City North region before civilization arrived. The town of Barry, on the east end of Barry Road, has plenty of rich history. During my childhood we rode bikes to the old Barry store for a cold bottle of soda while taking casual glances at the old well where stage coaches once stopped for water. The original location of the well is now under the east bound lane of Barry Road and in fact, very little of this historic town exists except for the Barry Church.

Anyone viewing the modern version of the current beautiful Barry Church highlighted by a huge stained glass mural that features a beautiful red cross would never guess this church originated from a log cabin with wooden seats on land donated in 1840 by John Wilson II. The population in Clay County was just over 5,000 in 1840 as people started moving in. Eventually the little log cabin church grew to 106 members, a fair number considering that most were farmers or loggers. Notably, 17 of the founding members were African-American slaves that had a door at the back they could walk through to back-row seats.

The log cabin church lasted until 1860 when a framed building was built. The building had a stone foundation and lasted until 1949. By 1950 a new church was built and adorned by a bell in 1954.

The bell weighed several hundred pounds and eventually had to be taken out of the church for safety. The prized bell is now on display in front of the existing church.

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Populations throughout the area demanded a bigger church and the existing Barry Church was built in 1986. The education center was built first and the chapel a few months later. Other surrounding properties were purchased and added to the Wilson Families original land donation.

“Changes in this area would shock the Wilson family,” says church historian Dian McClymond of Kansas City. “The town of Barry ceased to exist in 1959 and became part of Kansas City.

The Barry Church is the last remnant of the town, community and people that lived here. Many are buried in the Barry Cemetery that was once an Indian burial ground and they extended it. There are many people buried there that played big roles in the town of Barry.”

The Barry Church has employed many pastors including Robert George who just finished his 30th year of service at Barry Church. Hard to imagine that the first pastor served about 175 years ago, 20-some years before the Civil War. In fact, a Barry Church founding member was killed at Wilson’s Creek by Springfield during the War Between the States.

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iving up is not an option.

Four months ago, Emary Langhorn’s physician advised her that her cancer was growing again for the third time. She was told that statistics were not on her side and that she might consider giving up on curing the cancer and concentrate instead on extending her life. But, 17 is too young to die. Conceding to the Hodgkin’s Lymphoma that had taken her by surprise at the tender age of 14 would mean surrender; Emary refused.

Instead, Emary and her family made the difficult decision to say goodbye to the doctors, nurses and hospital who had been their extended family for two long years, and headed out for a second opinion. That second opinion resulted in quick and immediate action by the KU Med Cancer Center where Emary now receives her treatment at the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic.

Hope and faith intact, the resilient, strong-spirited teen’s two and a half year journey for a cure continues.

In November of 2012, Emary began experiencing chest pain. The pain persisted.

Emary’s primary care physician diagnosed the pain as costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage of the chest.

“I was told to go home and take Tylenol,” recalls Emary. “A month later, I was still in pain. At one point, the pain was so severe we ended up in the emergency room.

The visit resulted in the same diagnosis.”

After 3 months of lingering pain and visits to several more physicians, Emary was advised to see a psychiatrist to find the underlying psychological cause of the pain.

Instead, her family physician insisted on an x-ray and subsequent MRI. The results came rapidly; the cause of the pain was communicated immediately: “Your daughter has a mass, a tumor, in her chest.” The journey began.

“Finally a diagnosis," recalls Emary. "It was a relief. It wasn’t the answer I wanted to hear, but I was beginning to think I was crazy. I knew the pain was not ‘just my imagination.’ I knew there was something wrong.”

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“Along with the shock came reassurance. We were also told it was the most treatable form of cancer. On Feb 5, 2013, our lives changed dramatically,” Emary adds. “That night I was put into inpatient care at Children’s Mercy. All the tests that would’ve taken weeks or even a month to schedule and coordinate were completed in a single week.”

“We had complete and immediate immersion at the hospital. Everyone there was amazing,” says Mary. “We were fortunate to get Emary admitted the day of diagnosis. If we’d had to go home by ourselves and comprehend everything that was going on, it would have been terrible. We went headlong into the treatment and have been in it ever since.”

Though Emary’s battle against cancer has been full of ups and downs, twists and turns, she remains incredibly positive and attempts to live as normally as possible.

“Emary inspires our whole school,” says Georgia-May Campbell, a close friend and classmate. “She’s inspired me so much just by showing me you can find positives and help others in literally everything you do. She influences everyone she meets with the enthusiasm and love she shares. Her strength is a huge source of inspiration. ” 26

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Through Homebound Instruction in the Park Hill School District, Emary continues her studies. Though she will not have enough credits to graduate with her class, she plans to participate in the graduations ceremonies with them.

“I miss being in the classroom,” admits Emary. “One of the worst things about this is not getting to feel like I’m a part of normal, everyday activities. I miss the little things like going out to eat with my friends.”

Still, Emary says she has benefited greatly from this life-altering experience. "I’ve met some incredible people along the way and made some amazing friends."

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Emary met the members of the band, One Direction. She gleefully recalls Harry kissing her mom on the cheek. While inpatient at Children’s Mercy, she also met celebrities Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis. She even met Ed Sheerhan, thanks to the work of her friend, Georgia-May. Though life isn’t supposed to be this way, Emary consistently finds the positive in the experience. One of her most memorable experiences was attending Camp Quality, a summer camp for kids with cancer.

“I've met some incredible people along the way and made some amazing friends."

“Camp Quality changed my life and showed me that you cannot give cancer the power to ruin your life or to ruin you as a person. I’ve gotten to laugh, dance, prank, hangout with and meet some of the most amazing people I will probably ever meet. The sad thing is you never know if you’ll see them again. On and off throughout the year we get notifications of kids who have passed away.”

Emary’s ever-present smile, her desire to refrain from letting cancer define her life or who she is, detracts from the scars on her chest and the central line that protrudes. It’s all part of the disease she has accepted and vowed to defeat.

In September of 2013, after several rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, Emary was told she was in remission. She called her dad, Simon, who lives in Arkansas, to share the great news. She celebrated with her mother and her brother, Thomas. The great news was short lived, though. Within 30 days of being told she was in remission, her cancer was back.

Since the recurrence in 2013, and subsequent growth of her tumor in 2015, Emary has undergone numerous treatments, including steroids to shrink the tumors and most recently, a bone marrow transplant utilizing her own stem cells, followed by more chemo.

Another bone marrow transplant using donor stem cells is scheduled for early summer.

In between treatments, Emary looks forward to prom, and feeling normal again.

“I do plan on going to prom," Emary promises. “And I won’t have to worry about having my hair styled; I have none,” Emary jokes.

“Luckily, I don’t have an ugly head.”

“My parents and brother are so positive. From the second I found out, everyone’s been so upbeat. The fact that everyone else has hope for me means I cannot lose hope.”

“I refuse to die from this. I am stronger than this disease. I only ask that others stay as positive as I am and fight by my side. I need your prayers, good faith and strength now more than ever.”

“We are grateful to our community and family for all their support, love, prayers and meals,” adds Mary. “It takes a village. We are truly blessed.”

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Scouting Path With

PURPOSE North Star District Boy Scouts Prepare Tomorrow's Leaders and Citizens

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repared for life.

The Boy Scouts of America teach youth how to embody this theme through attitude and action. The North Star District, the largest area scouting district in the regional Heart of America Council, prepares youth in the Northland to be better individuals, citizens and leaders.

The North Star District serves the counties of Platte and Clay in Missouri, plus the Lawson and Excelsior Springs School District boundaries in Ray County. That expansive territory includes numerous cities dotting the Northland. By the numbers, the district has done an impressive job of preparing Scouts in this area as the following 2014 statistics demonstrate: • 4,275 youth were served through Scouting programs and activities • 103 Scouts achieved Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouting program • North Star District Scouts worked more than 17,000 service hours in the community • 2,741 Scouts participated in camping activities from 145 Scouting units • 6,300 merit badges were earned • 2,608 volunteers were registered These numbers reflect how much growth, outreach and activity occurs in the district.

Each generation of Scouts not only serves the community, but also acquires skills and experiences to become the next wave of potential leaders. With that aim, Trey Miller, director of the North Star District, and district executives Adam Singleton and Kyle Fulbright help troop leaders to recruit Scouts and guide youth along the Scouting path.

Nationally, recruitment in Scouting has declined for several reasons in recent years.

Miller, an Eagle Scout who has been involved with Scouting since 1980, ticks off the factors: Transiency as families relocate, different family structures, changing opinions of the Scouting program, and more youth participating in competitive sports and other time-consuming pursuits.

“Kids are afraid to get away from their electronics and go outdoors,” says Singleton, a lifelong Scout, Eagle Scout, and Keeper of the Sacred Bundle in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. “There’s been a change in interest. We’re working to change programs around that.”

“We recognize the need to accommodate these factors,” says Miller.

“The Boy Scout website allows parents to connect with local Scouting units,” says Miller.

Miller notes that local recruitment in the North Star District has experienced marginal increases compared to the national trend.

When possible, leaders visit students up to the fifth-grade level at schools to talk about Scouting on recruitment nights and at assemblies.

“We’re looking at other recruiting methods such as building experiences around Scouting,” says Miller. “We are changing programs and meeting nights to make Scouting more accessible to youth and families.”

The district has hosted climbing wall sessions to attract youth and families. Also, North Star’s leaders utilize technology and social media to better reach the millennial generation.

“The Boy Scout website allows parents to connect with local Scouting units,” says Miller. Offering unique experiences is another recruitment approach. “We look at what we can do that no one else can do.”

The district hosts Scout Day at The K to watch the Kansas City Royals, at Kansas Speedway and at local professional sports team games. Singleton says, “In 2014, we sold 14,000 tickets to Scouts and families that attended Scout events at sporting organizations.”

North Star District’s leaders have also integrated STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs into scouting to “reinvigorate kids” in these disciplines.

“Correlating our programs with STEM at schools helps us to maintain relationships with the schools, “ says Singleton. “STEM is a big thing now in the Scouting world.”

“In Cub Scouts, which includes Scouts from first through fifth grade, a new national program will be introduced in June that focuses on STEM, sports, and healthy lifestyles,” says Miller. “It builds on citizenship, character development, and physical and mental fitness.

Fun is a by-product of scouting.”

Some local troop leaders already integrate STEM into troop and den level activities. Singleton says, “One den leader in Kearney works with Webelos to build hovercraft. Our leaders keep kids motivated in Scouting programs.”

Scouts throughout the district also make an impact through community service.

“Each Eagle Scout project represents approximately 200 community service hours,” says Miller. “These projects, food drives for Harvesters, and Dig Day help the community.”

Dig Day involves Scouts planting flowers throughout Clay and Platte Counties.

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hours of community service throughout the Heart of America Council region prior to Mother’s Day weekend.

“The majority of that volunteering and service happened in the Northland,” Singleton says.

These service projects and programs have lasting value. Miller says, “Scouts learn about their community and prepare for the future by building an attitude of service.”

Teaching Scouts to be good stewards of nature and interact with the outdoors is inherent in the programs. North Star organizes events such as the Klondike Derby, a campout at Smithville Lake, day camps, family campouts and jamborees.

“We teach kids how to leave no trace when in the outdoors and encourage interest in nature,” says Singleton.

Miller adds, “We work with Clay County Parks and Recreation on conservation and environmental efforts. Our Scouts participate in the Smithville Lake cleanup. Nationally, a new merit badge was created for sustainability that teaches scouts about recycling and the environment.”

Developing character and leadership among Scouts in the Boy Scouting program in paramount. “Those values go across the entire program at all ages from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts,” says Singleton.

That outreach includes the co-ed Venturing program, a youth development program for young men and women ages 13-20, and Explorers, where participants ages 1420, can discover potential careers and are equipped with the tools to succeed.

Looking ahead, Miller, Singleton and other District leaders aim to grow recruitment in Scouting through partnerships with local churches, school districts in Clay and Platte Counties, and families.

“Our challenge is to fund all of the programs and services in the Northland as well as attract volunteer support,” says Miller.

“We have constant needs of money and people willing to help support youth.”

Visit HOAC-BSA.org to learn more about Scouting programs in the greater Kansas City area.

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This is the time of year that Mother Earth explodes, paying us back for those nuclear gray days of winter and igniting a primal need to dig in the dirt, to plant, to grow, to farm our own little piece of real estate, no matter what the size.

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Basically, four generations of the Wallace family have shaped food production in this country and around the world as we know it today. And their original home place is in Adair County where you, too, can enhance your own little agriculture endeavors.

Surely, one of the first things you will notice is the serenity and calm that envelops these 40 acres. The distance from any significant roadway eliminates that constant undertone of traffic that we hear in suburban Kansas City. It’s so peaceful here that you truly hear the breeze rustle the grass as you walk the path through ten acres of restored prairie, and your spirit picks up the cadence of nature.

The Wallace Center has just three full-time staff, but on any given day during the growing season – April to October – a dozen or more master gardeners volunteer their time by answering questions for visitors and working in the orchard, greenhouse and numerous flower gardens.

You’ve got some odd bug munching on your tomatoes and you want to treat the problem organically? Why do your roses curl and turn brown around the edges?

What’s the matter with your scrawny little green beans? These folks have answers and more.

The property produces literally tons of fresh produce each year, including 5,000 pounds of apples and 7,500 pounds of sweet potatoes. Much of it sold to restaurants in Des Moines and through CSA boxes to more than 100 local families, or donated to local food pantries. The rest is available in small quantities in the gift shop or used in the Friday lunches and dinners at the Country Life Center.

A second restaurant is located in Des Moines that the former home of another Wallace family member. It is here that a number of “food for thought” meals are served in conjunction with programs and civil discussions on important issues of our time.

“Henry A. Wallace was known for hosting hearty dinners and inviting people with a variety of ideas and opinions,” says Diane Wieland, president of the Wallace Centers of Iowa. “He very much appreciated conversation with people who disagreed with him and believed that civil conversations are how our society grows.”

As a result, the Wallace Centers also offer civility training for schools, workplaces and community groups, one of many life-enhancing programs that come from these facilities. Among those are small farm field apprenticeships for adults and summer food camps for kids. Have you ever wanted to can fruits and vegetables for sale at farmers markets and local shops? There are classes for that, along with cooking classes, historic teas and one-of-a-kind special programs throughout the year.

Unfortunately, for those making the lessthan-three hour drive from Kansas City’s Northland, there are no overnight accommodations on the farm. But about ten miles away is the very charming, typically Iowa town of Greenfield.

For some authentic flavor to your already flavorful, earthy Iowa getaway, book a room at The Hotel Greenfield, recently renovated and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

What makes the renovation of the Hotel Greenfield so cool is that it wasn’t a big corporation or Daddy Warbucks money bags who saw this as an opportunity to make some money. Instead, about 100 people in Greenfield and surrounding communities decided this little town needed a real hotel again. So, investing as little $250 each, they raised enough money to bring this beautiful hotel back to life.

Now that’s a beautiful, homegrown story.

For more information on the locations discussed here, visit Wallace.org and Hotel-Greenfield.com.

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henever I drive a hybrid such as the 2015 Toyota Prius I’m initially tempted to tiptoe on the throttle and creep away from stop signs in an effort to squeeze the most miles out of a gallon of gas. While it’s fun to see how little fuel I can use, driving slowly gets old and I soon resume normal driving. That resulted in an average of 41 miles per gallon during a week of cold weather. Even with gasoline at record lows, that’s still enticing.

In 14 years, with sales of more than 1.5 million, the Toyota Prius hybrid has been so successful that it is almost a brand unto itself.

Today, there are four models: Prius, Prius c, Prius v and a plug-in Prius.

The uniquely shaped Prius connotes thrift, efficiency and innovation. It is available in five trim levels, with prices starting at $24,200 and topping out at $30,005 for the Prius Five. That is the model I drove from Toyota’s press fleet, and it was equipped with dynamic radar cruise control, a pre-collision system that can apply the brakes in certain situations, lane-keeping assist, head-up display, navigation, safety connect, and a JBL audio system. Safety connect includes automatic crash notification and an emergency assistance call button.

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electric motor, the total output is 134 horsepower. The car can run on the engine alone or battery alone, but it generally uses a combination of the two. There are four drive modes: Normal, Power, Eco and EV. The car can be driven on electricity alone for a mile in EV mode. Eco adjusts throttle input and climate control for maximum mileage. Power is as the name suggests. I used Normal.

The use of an electric water pump and electric power steering help save fuel, and exhaust heat is used to warm the engine coolant during cold starts. Regenerative braking recaptures electrical energy during braking.

The Prius Three and Four models can be equipped with a moonroof that has solar panels over the rear seat area. The solar panels power a ventilation system that lowers the car’s interior temperature when parked.

Because of low-rolling-resistance tires, and perhaps the weight of the batteries, I note that the Prius ride feels firm and often seems to lack compliance, as if the tires are over inflated. It is not objectionable, but noticeable.

The Prius is 14 inches shorter than a Camry but, its interior volume is just 3 cubic-feet less. Rear-seat headroom is actually greater than that of a Toyota Corolla, and the rear seat folds down to expand the cargo space.

A high center console splits the front seats and contains a small, electronic gear selector. The speedometer is situated at the top center of the instrument panel.

In a nod to reducing driver distraction, the steering wheel switches are equipped with

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2015 TOYOTA PRIUS FIVE ENGINE: 1.8-liter, 98-horsepower four-cylinder gasoline engine, with a 60kW electric motor TRANSMISSION: Continuously

Variable Transmission, front-wheel drive inches CURB WEIGHT: 3,072 pounds BASE PRICE: $30,005 AS DRIVEN: $35,150 MPG RATING: 51 in the city, 48 on the highway WHEELBASE: 106.3

touch sensors. When touched, they show a duplicate image of the control on the instrument panel in the driver’s line of sight.

PRICE The base price of the test vehicle was $30,005. The optional advanced technology package included dynamic radar cruise control, a pre-collision system that can apply the brakes in certain situations, lane-keeping assist, head-up display, navigation, safety connect, and the JBL audio system. The sticker price was $35,150.

WARRANTY Three years or 36,000 miles with a five-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The hybrid components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

POINT: The Prius has a small footprint with room for four. The hybrid system operates seamlessly and sips fuel.

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April APRIL 10 BRUSH UP ON FASHION ARGOSY CASINO RIVERSIDE

Get ready for spring as our celebrity models hit the runway in the latest fashion trends. See the hottest looks, enjoy lunch and drawings for a Zona Rosa shopping spree and Michael Kors handbag. Tickets $50. Benefits Miles of Smiles the only portable dental program caring for kids in Clay & Platte County. MilesOfSmilesInc.org

APRIL 11 3RD ANNUAL RUBBER DUCKY CRAFTER’S BAZAAR CLAYCOMO COMMUNITY CENTER

Join us from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. as we feature around 30 local crafters exhibiting handmade items. We will have concessions provided by Boy Scout troop 215 and a vendor raffle. Admission and parking are free.

APRIL 15 CHICKEN KEEPING WORKSHOP DEWYAH’S URBAN HOMESTEAD SUPPLY, PARKVILLE

Are you interested in keeping chickens in an urban environment? Wondering how to keep hens in the city without ruffling neighborhood or government feathers? Topics we'll cover are chickens and the law, breeds, proper feed storage, chicken housing, preventing urban chicken nuisances and more.

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APRIL 17 JAZZ CELEBRATES! NORTHLAND SHEPHERD’S CENTER ARGOSY CASINO

Gala fundraiser celebrates 25 years of providing services and enrichment programs for senior adults living in the northland. Join emcee, Jack Harry (KSHB-41 Sports Director) for dinner, silent and vocal auctions, dancing, and entertainment by the James 44

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APRIL 19 INTENTIONS, UNCERTAINTY, AND THE ORIGINS OF WORLD WAR I KANSAS CITY

As a part of the Notre Dame Club of Kansas City's Hesburgh Lecture Series, Professor Sebastian Rosato will question established Rojas Band and David Hagerman, magician explanations and develop new arguments and comedian. North Kansas City Hospital, about the causes of the Great War and its represented by Peggy Schmitt, CEO, has importance to the US and the World today. been chosen as the honorary event chair. Free to the public. The National World War $80. NorthlandSC.org.

1 Museum, Liberty Memorial. 1 p.m., J.C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, MO. TheWorldWar.org

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REDISCOVER’S FRIENDSHIP HOUSE TOUR HISTORIC HYDE PARK

Friendship House, ReDiscover’s historic Hyde Park home, (3728 Gillham Rd.) has been redecorated, refurbished and reimagined. Tour guests will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the three-story, eight bedroom home and be inspired by the design talents of Mary Carol Garrity, HGTV Design Star Jennifer Bertrand, Alan Karlin Design, Katy Sullivan Designs, Deep Woods Rustic Décor and Razzberry Wimzy. ReDiscover is KC’s largest agency providing residential and outpatient services for women recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders. Tickets are $15 at RediscoverMH.org.

APRIL 18 JOE LOCKE QUARTET - CELEBRATING JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH GEM THEATER

The American Jazz Museum's 2015 "Jammin' at the Gem" concert series continues with vibraphonist Joe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians, including Grover Washington Jr, Kenny Barron, Eddie Henderson, Cecil Taylor, Dianne Reeves, Ron Carter, The Beastie Boys, the Münster Symphony Orchestra and the Lincoln, Nebraska Symphony. Also an educator, Locke will present an afternoon clinic which is part of the acclaimed 3-day MCC-Penn Valley student 18th & Vine Jazz Festival.

APRIL 21-24 SPRING CLEAN UP LIBERTY

Get rid of excess trash, furniture, minor maintenance materials and carpet during the City of Liberty's annual spring cleanup. Items must be placed at the curb or roadway on your regular trash day during the week of April 21-24. Each item, with the exception of large pieces of furniture, must not exceed 45 pounds or be longer than four feet. All items must be securely tied, bagged or bundled. The following items will not be accepted and should not be placed at the curb for pickup: Tires, hazardous waste (including paint, insecticides, chemicals or batteries), appliances, refuse from remodeling, roofing materials, yard waste, concrete, rock and rubble.

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Mandala is a time-honored printmaking tradition that aids in relaxation and meditation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a print with a reusable printmaking matrix while exploring the versatility printmaking offers. Join returning art therapy student Courtney Cox as we experiment with creating cards, prints, stationery and fabric. This mandala printmaking workshop offers a relaxedTo register, visit GildasClubKC.org or call 816.531.5444.

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APRIL 25 TWA MUSEUM FUNDRAISER 1940'S STYLE HANGAR DANCE SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT HANGAR

This event is to raise funds to operate the TWA Museum and keep the memory of TWA and it's importance to Kansas City history alive. TWA was an employer of many Northland residents. Music Provided by the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. TWAMuseumAt10RichardsRoad.org

APRIL 24 STRIKE OUT POVERTY AND SPARE HOMES TOURNAMENT RETRO BOWL (LIBERTY) & VICTORY LANES (EXCELSIOR SPRINGS)

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APRIL 26TH GO FISH LUNCHEON TIFFANY GREENS GOLF CLUB

Join us as we raise money for the Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter. Lunch will include a raffle with gift cards, jewelry, themed baskets, home decorating items. Silent Auction items included tailgating, theatre, hotel/meal packages. "FISH" for gifts and prizes. $35 for tickets (limited) Call Beth at 816.506.3685.

APRIL 26 MILES FOR MEALS ZONA ROSA

Platte Senior Services is a local non-for-profit agency that encourages the independence of seniors through socialization, empowerment, nutrition and transportation services. Help us support Platte Senior Services and their Meals on Wheels campaign by participating in the 2015 Walk, Run and Senior Crawl at Zona Rosa. Register online at PSSI.PlatteSeniors.org/milesformeals/ registration.php.

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DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS Antioch Dental Group (816) 452-9700 fredbaileydds.com

Berry Sousa Dental (816) 746-5437 childrenstoothdoc.com Burleson Orthodontics (816) 533-7566 burlesonorthodontics.com Dentistry for Children (816) 548-3400 kidsdentistkc.com Jim Anderson, DDS (816) 454-3336 jimandersondds.com

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Equity Financial Services Group (913) 587-4322 equityfsg.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Anu Aesthetics (816) 359-3310 anuaesthetics.com

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Parting Thoughts

Of Melons & Memories WORDS RACHEL C. MURPHY

M

y love of gardening starts way back in my childhood when my mother decided to teach her children a little bit about where food came from. We lived in an urban area but had a sizable yard with a garden area already marked off with railroad ties which we suspected were simply a large condominium space for termites.

But a garden patch did exist in the back 40 (feet) of our yard and one summer, it yielded a delightful surprise.

My mother has never really loved gardening. Her mother can grow anything, literally. She recently threw an avocado pit out in her compost pile and now has a healthy avocado seedling rooting itself into her Arkansas backyard. But for my mother, gardening has always been a little harder and the process less rewarding, but she would have done anything to give her children a good learning experience.

We already had wild strawberries that grew along the side yard; these strawberries really only taught us to hate slugs. We would see the alabaster berries setting on and were giddy with anticipation of that first juicy red berry. Inevitably the slugs could smell the gathering sweetness and move in overnight to claim half of the berries, generally the bottom or side of each one, for themselves.

So this was to be a more concentrated effort. We chose what we wanted to plant: tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, and went to the store. We chose our happy little seedlings and went home to watch the magic happen.

If you’ve ever stared at flat after flat of seedlings at a Wal-mart or Home Depot,

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you know that there are several different plants that look startlingly similar at their most nascent stages. They have one, maybe two leaves and you’re solely relying on the haphazardly placed plastic spike to tell you what it will someday be.

Such was the case with one of the cucumber plants that we purchased. It said it was a cucumber. It had two leaves like all the other cucumbers. We planted and tended it like a cucumber. Logically, we expected it to produce cucumbers.

We watered and weeded, watched and waited. The plant grew and vined and set on flowers. Similarly, a lot of vining vegetables have similar looking flowers. It was not until the fruit had set on and started getting much larger than we expected that we realized that it was not a cucumber plant at all. It was cantaloupe.

When the tell-tale webbing appeared, we laughed and said that it was a good thing that we liked melons. And it really was, because that one single vine, mismarked at the store, produced heavily all season. And we watered, weeded, watched and waited. And then we tasted.

Dear Readers, that melon is the melon that I have been trying to grow ever since in my own garden. I’ve grown from seeds of French heirlooms, tried the tried and

true American hybrids, worried and waited and watched and weeded... to no avail.

I have no idea what type of cantaloupe it was, mainly because it was supposed to be a cucumber. I’ve even trying planting cucumbers, but they’ve never magically transformed into delicious melons. I can’t grow a melon like that to save my life.

It was medium-sized fruit, not these Miracle Gro ad-sized monsters that you see in the store. It was achingly sweet and made sweeter still by the giggly realization that we were trying to grow something to go on our salads. I can still remember the flavor and surprise of the first taste of that cantaloupe decades later and the delight it gave to my mother and me.

I guess the point is that as long as you prepare and tend, with the expectation of learning and growing, sometimes you are surprised with something even sweeter than you expected. For my mother and me, we got much more than we bargained for and I’ve been chasing it ever since.

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