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Editor's Letter

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avor the summer, my friends, for it is rapidly drawing to a close. Although September may still scorch, any school kid will tell you that August is the end of the line for summer fun these days. It's time to think about starting things and the Home Grown issue is the perfect way to start thinking about that.

This issue is tough for me because really, every issue of Northland Lifestyle is about the people that are moving and shaking in their own communities. This month we meet the ladies of Hang Ups in KC, making beautiful new pieces of jewelry out the remnants of other things. The idea that a typewriter can have new life as a necklace or bracelet is comforting to a writer like me. Linda Hezel is as home grown as it gets. This nurse turned farmer is literally starting from the ground up and is even trying to restore her 15 acres to a state much closer to what it originally was: prairie. As she focuses on nourishing, nutrient-dense food, local chefs are focusing on flavor. Luckily for us, those two things coincide in Hezel's crops and plates are becoming tastier and more beautiful with each season.

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I admire the spirit of those that strike out on their own. They embody the ideals that this country was founded on: that you could decide your own future and what your world should look like if you work hard enough and stay true to your ideas of success. I look forward to finding more of them in each coming issue. Entrepreneurs, creators, farmers, you inspire us all!

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Around Town NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL RECEIVES 2015 MOST WIRED AWARD The American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) presented North Kansas City Hospital with the 2015 Most Wired Hospital award. This year’s award focuses on national recognition for health data security and patient engagement. Hospitals and health systems are identified through the 17th annual HealthCare’s Most Wired survey based on how information technology is improving healthcare in the areas of infrastructure, business and administrative management, quality and safety and clinical integration. North Kansas City Hospital is one of 13 hospitals in Missouri recognized for its broad level of information technology that enhances quality care, improves patient safety and promotes better care coordination.

KEEP THEM S.A.F.E. TRAINS CHILDREN TO SURVIVE ABDUCTION A new Missouri business, Keep Them S.A.F.E. LLC, is working to protect children from would-be child abductors by providing classes to help children identify dangerous situations and resist and escape attack. Following the kidnapping, rape and murder of an 11-year-old Missouri girl in 2014, Nick Spencer, a father, former Blue Springs, Mo. police officer, and former United States Army enlisted soldier and team leader, was so devastated by the tragedy that he made it his mission to educate, equip and empower children to survive abduction. “Every 40 seconds, a child in this country is abducted or goes missing,” says Spencer. “And every one of those abductions is one too many. As parents, we do all that we can to protect our children from danger. Part of protecting them is making sure that they have the tools to protect themselves.” Spencer launched Keep Them S.A.F.E. LLC earlier this year with the aim of training as many children as possible, and potentially, saving lives. The organization, which teaches safety and self-defense classes to children ages five to 13, uses the acronym S.A.F.E. to teach kids how to scan, avoid, fight and escape dangerous situations. All classes are taught by instructors with law enforcement or military backgrounds. Keep Them S.A.F.E. will serve hundreds, if not thousands, of children across Kansas and Missouri this year, with plans for national expansion on the horizon as additional instructors are certified to teach the program. More information about Keep Them S.A.F.E. and class registration is available at KeepThemSAFEUs.com.

WINNETONKA PRINCIPAL NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Winnetonka High School Principal Matthew Lindsey was appointed July 1 to leadership in an education group that influences what happens in classrooms across the nation. The National Association of Secondary School Principals announced that Lindsey accepted a four-year term as one of 24 14

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members on the organization’s board of directors. Lindsey represents a region that covers Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. As a member of the board, he will participate in shaping the organization’s federal education policy agenda and will travel to Washington, D.C., at least four times a year for board meetings and to talk with federal policymakers. Lindsey will start his eighth year as principal of Winnetonka High School this August and was named principal of the year in April by the Greater Kansas City Missouri Principals Association.

54TH ANNUAL PLATTE COUNTY STEAM ENGINE SHOW COMES TO PLATTE COUNTY Remember the days of driving in the country and seeing the old tractors in the field? Well, you’re invited to take a step back in time at the Platte County Steam and Gas Show taking place August 1416th at the Platte County Fairgrounds. The whole family can come and see many tractors including this year’s features Allis-Chalmers, Witte engines and Freightliner trucks. Kids test your skills driving a tractor, participate in the pedal pull, or dig through straw for treasures while mom and dad walk around the flea market. Come on in and enjoy the homemade food our cooks serve up. Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner then stroll through our inside and outside displays of agricultural history. Bring your favorite riding lawn mower to display and drive the grounds. After supper, grab a seat and watch the truck and tractor pull. Admission is $10 for all three days with a button. For tickets, visit PlatteCountySteamAndGasShow.com.

MESNER PUPPETS ANNOUNCES SEASON Mesner Puppets presents its main season of family-oriented plays at its Hyde Park neighborhood studio at 1006 E Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64109. The season opened in July with a reprise of the UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence Award Winning production of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf. The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with three little pigs. For the second show of the season, The Singalong Show, Associate Artistic Director Mike Horner takes the lead in creating this interactive show featuring songs perfect for singing and clapping along with. The 2015-16 season includes an annual performance of The Nativity at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral. A cast of 40+ puppeteers presents this larger-than-life size staging of the birth of Jesus Christ as adapted from biblical and 14th century Miracle play texts. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, a special holiday co-presentation with the Jewish Community Center of Greater KC, is adapted from the award-winning children’s book by Eric Kimmel based on a real life folk hero. Set in the autumn of late 19th century Eastern Europe, Hershel is a wondering trickster who happens upon a small town with a big problem. Goblins are trying to ruin Hanukkah for the villagers, and Hershel brings it upon himself to rid the place of the evil spirits. Our final holi-

day show, Old MacDonald’s Holiday Hoedown, features everyone’s favorite farmer and his comedic adventures with his animals, a country Christmas tree, and a very silly duck. In 2016 they bring back two family favorites. Saint George & the Dragon returns us to the legendary time of far away kingdoms, notso ferocious dragons, and damsels not really in distress. The Stinky Cheese Man is a collection of hilarious fairy tale parodies based on the Caldecott Award winning book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. We end our season with Stories We Share, a co-production with Mid America Freedom Band. Details are available at PaulMesnerPuppets.org.

SAVERS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Surrounded by employees, customers and supporters, Savers celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 18. Located at 2251 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154, the super department thrift store showcased its recently completed shopping center in front of fellow Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce members. A new NRCC member, Savers is a thrift store that prides itself on quality products and service, as well as its partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Missouri.

DONIPHAN GRADUATES BECOME NEW REGIONAL LEADERS Fourteen area executives hailing from Overland Park to Kearney celebrated completion of the most recent Doniphan Leadership Institute during a ceremony at William Jewell College in Liberty on June 24. Each gained unique perspective and several noted their biggest lesson was about themselves. Sponsored by the Pryor Leadership Center at the college and the Clay County Economic Development Council, the Doniphan Leadership Institute is a six-month, executive leadership program offered twice annually. This spring’s session featured an 80-foot climbing tower on a windy March day and intense self- and peer evaluation. One of the best-known graduates was Jerry Nolte, Clay County Presiding Commissioner. “It was not only great to get the information, but to have it reflected back through so many facets really made it sink in,” he says. “It was a real eye opener.” Other graduates included Allison Abplanalp of Overland Park, Children’s Mercy Hospital; Steven Bellah, Raymore, Mid-Continent Public Library; Matt Fuegen, Merriam, Mid-Continent Public Library; Trevor Grosvenor, Kearney, Ameristar Casino; Jennifer Keller, Kansas City, North, NKC Business Council; Kristina Mazouch, Kansas City, Ingredion; Amie McDonald, Liberty Hospital; Anissa Parra, Liberty, Hallmark Cards, Inc.; Daniel Ramirez, Kansas City, North, William Jewell College; Pete Reynolds, Kansas City, North, NOAA/Aviation Weather Center; Jeff Self, Kearney, Gladstone Police. Speakers at the event were Kevin Shaffstall and Jim Hampton. Shaffstall, director of the Pryor Center, says that true leadership is expressed within the family and community as well as work. “The decisions you make affect lives even beyond your organization,” he says. The next Doniphan session begins in September. To enroll in an upcoming program call 816.415.5052.

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ang ups usually make you think of a prank call by a teenager or a quirk, but Carolyn Adams and Kristi Jurgensen have a different kind of hang up—jewelry made mostly from vintage and repurposed materials. The two friends, who are originally from Canada and California but now call the Northland home, met about eight years ago and started taking classes together—first on soldering, then wire-wrapping jewelry. From there, their business started. “Back in the beginning, we were brainstorming names and poking fun at ourselves, which we frequently do. We were talking about all our ‘quirk's’ and ‘hang ups’ and since our jewelry and ornaments actually hang, we thought it would be fun to call ourselves Hang Ups. The ‘in KC’ was added to identify ourselves as local to Kansas City,” Adams says. There are many places to buy jewelry locally, from craft stores to chain stores, but Adams feels their business has a unique approach. “We repurpose/upcycle - which is an amazing movement that has become very popular over the past several years," Adams says. "We try to use ‘ingredients’ that are unique in our jewelry. I think the quality and originality of the pieces that we make really stand out. We are very passionate about our Hang Ups and have a ton of fun every step of the way. We laugh and say that we can make jewelry out of just about anything. I think our passion and fun spirit shines through. We make friends wherever we go and pride ourselves in sharing with other entrepreneurs instead of viewing them as competitors." That passion for jewelry merged with wanting to give back to the community, and two non-profit partnerships were formed. Adams is the daughter of a librarian and a substitute librarian, and reading is important to her, so a partnership with Literacy Kansas City felt natural. Both Adams and Jurgenson have children who are orchestra musicians. They feel very strongly about keeping arts in the schools, and a partnership with Our Band of Angels fits that. A portion of the proceeds goes back to these organizations. “Our non-profit partnerships are what truly inspires us and gives us our focus/purpose," Adams says. "Our Literacy Kansas City Collection is dedicated to the joy of reading and comes in the form of inspirational words and quotes. It includes everything from stamped pewter and silverware to typewriter key jewelry. Band of Angels is a program designed to collect used musical instruments for kids in need so that they can join band & orchestra programs. Our Band of Angels Collection consists of jewelry made from retired musical instruments that cannot be repaired. We have made jewelry from flutes, clarinets, trumpets, saxophones, violins, violas and cellos, to name a few. Working with these instruments is really fun and is quite uncommon." Adams and Jurgenson have found a way to mix being entrepreneurs with their creative spirit, and their friendship into a fun company. “We definitely walk to the beat of our own drummer," Adams says. "We have no desire to ever mass produce. If we are not passionate about something, we don't do it. I think that's why we've been able to make this partnership and small business work - we stay true to our values and our vision for our local handmade business."

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hen Bill Gates, Warren Buffet or Oprah Winfrey give money to worthy causes, it’s usually millions, or even billions, of dollars. But most charitable giving comes from everyday people in much smaller amounts. And that is at the heart of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The organization was started in 1978 by founders who wanted to help improve the metropolitan area but believed charitable giving should be the responsibility of many, not just a select few. They passed a hat, collected $210, and the Community Foundation was born. It has grown to a premier organization, consistently ranking in the top one percent of community foundations in the country in asset size ($2.4 billion), gifts received and grants made. “We recognized early on that most donors in Kansas City already knew what causes they wanted to support. They simply needed a vehicle that would allow them to give efficiently,” says Debbie Wilkerson, president and CEO, and lifelong resident of the area. And giving efficiently is just what the Community Foundation provides, making every gift count, whether it’s $25 or $25 million. “Charitable giving accounts help donors organize and maximize their giving. The money in each account is invested, either in our investment pools or with the donor’s financial advisor, allowing the donor’s charitable impact to grow. We don’t require a minimum balance, and we encourage our donors to make grants to any public charities they care about as often as they want and in any amount,” says Wilkerson. “When compared to private foundations, charitable giving accounts are inexpensive, confidential, and quick and easy to establish. And finally, at the end of each year, donors don’t have to sort through boxes of receipts to determine their total charitable tax de-

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duction. Instead, they have one simple statement outlining all of their giving for the year.” In addition to cash, donors can put stock or other assets into their funds. “Our expertise in receiving complex gifts is exceptional,” explains Wilkerson. “We’re actually the first and only charity to receive, hold and sell a major league sports team – the Kansas City Royals! And we help our donors ensure they are receiving the maximum tax benefits for their donations.” The Community Foundation has regional boards representing all areas of the metro, including the Eastland Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, the Community Foundation of Wyandotte County and Northland Community Foundation. They also have two cultural boards, The Black Community Fund and the Hispanic Development Fund. For those wanting help with charitable giving, but not wanting to open their own fund, the Community Foundation administers funds and accepts donations for a wide range of causes and organizations. Examples are Feed Northland Kids, which works in conjunction with Harvesters to provide BackSnacks to approximately 3,000 school age children each week, and the Hispanic Development Scholarship Fund, which recently presented $420,000 in college scholarships to 326 deserving students. The Community Foundation also offers an array of Donor Education Programs to help individuals and families get the most out of their giving. GIVING CARDS

Continuing its efforts to make giving easy for everyone, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation created a unique Giving Card program in 2007. Much like retail gift cards, Giving Cards can be given to celebrate birthdays, holidays

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or other special occasions. Giving Cards can be redeemed to benefit any 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States (including schools, churches and synagogues). Card recipients simply go online to redeem the card for their chosen charity. “The response has been very positive, as it’s a step beyond the ‘Here’s a gift in your name’ philosophy,” Wilkerson says. The program continues to grow each year, peaking during the holiday season. Giving Cards have become popular with companies that choose to customize Giving Cards with their logos and then use them as gifts for employees or clients. Wilkerson, who has worked for the Community Foundation in various roles since 1998, became president and CEO in 2012. She says she loves seeing the impact that donors at every level are making in our city. “First and foremost, it’s our neighbors here in Kansas City who, year after year, continue to awe and inspire us with their generosity.” For more information, visit GrowYourGiving.org

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and grilled chicken, along with a roster of inventive taco offerings, sandwiches and burgers. We shared a few appetizers like the Korean pork belly, the chorizo fries ($6) and tequila steamed mussels ($6). The pork belly was a bit on the fatty side but seasoned well. The standout was the chorizo fries topped with crumbled Mexican chorizo and melted chihuahua cheese. They were definitely a dish worth fighting over. I started with the rum and coke tacos, made of cola braised chuck steak with Jamaican rum caramelized carrots, onions and jalapeños with corn and crumbled queso fresco for $9. They were flavorful but not as sweet as expected, which is certainly a good thing. My husband had the Island Classic Cheeseburger ($10), which comes topped with house cured bacon, lettuce, melted cheese and onion. The burgers The tac o op were large but not unmanageable and hand pressed in tion s ju house. No frozen, pre-formed patties here. The serst ke vice was a bit slow but we wrote it off to growing e pains and a large group. I'm glad we did. On my second visit to Beaches, it was obvious that the word has gotten out. mi co

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As opposed to our first visit where we were practically the only table in the joint, when we came for happy hour which includes $1 off of beer, cocktails and tapas, we were joined by a steady stream of groups that seemed familiar with the restaurant. One of the owners greeted people as they came in and our server was prompt and friendly with great suggestions. We tried a few more of the small plates, including an intriguing take on popcorn shrimp and citrus grilled chicken skewers. The shrimp, instead of being tiny, was instead dusted in popcorn. I loved the concept but in execution, it left me wanting fresher popcorn or at least fluffier kernels. The flavor was good but the sensation of getting popcorn in-between your teeth was a bit off-putting. The chicken skewers, however, were plump, incredibly juicy and surrounded by a delicious lime aioli that could probably make any dish better. We also tried a few cocktails. Fair warning: The jalapeño cucumber margarita is not for the faint of palate. The chili flavor is strong and if you like spicy drinks, then you'll flip for this one but for me, it was a little much. I enjoyed it more once I got used to the flavor and once I fished out the fresh slices of jalapeño. Perusing the rest of the menu we noticed that the entrees had disappeared and instead been reworked into a much more extensive taco list. Each order comes with two tacos and a side of beans, slaw or rice. We tried the Peanut Butter and Pork Tacos ($8) and were pleasantly surprised. The dish included a fried banana, fresh cilantro and mint, and just a touch of peanut butter over shredded pork. Nothing was overly salty, as so many pork dishes can be. It was a surprising departure from the normal taco fare. My cuban sandwich ($11) was similarly delicious. It's hard to find a good cuban in Kansas City, but this hit the spot. Topped with house made pickles and melted chihuahua cheese, this pressed sandwich was just as good as those I had in Tampa. Beaches Cantina is trying to transport its diners and doing a fine job so far. I look forward to seeing how this new classic continues to grow.

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ARTICLE PETE DULIN | PHOTOGRAPHY MALLORIE MCKERNAN

The summer morning air is hot and hazy, a damp woolen blanket hanging over Prairie Birthday Farm’s 15 acres bounded by backroads crisscrossing the Northland. Farmer Linda Hezel’s rubber boots provide protection from the damp muck of rain-soaked soil. She offers a greeting and begins a tour of the verdant farm. Prairie Birthday is a farm and not “farms,” Hezel says, “Singular, not plural. Plural reflects agribusiness and corporate ownership of multiple farms.” Like her 22-year-old farm, Hezel is one of a kind, an unconventional woman with a distinct outlook on modern farming that draws on old traditions. Her stewardship of the land begins with organic, sustainable practices. No pesticides or herbicides are used. Rather than commodity crops, she grows and raises foods that are artisan, heritage breeds, heirloom plants or native to Missouri. Her vegetables, fruits, greens, herbs, chicken and duck eggs, honey and other goods make Prairie Birthday Farm a preferred partner for several area chefs. Hezel’s path winds clockwise around the farm. She opens a large black binder filled with before and after photographs. “We bought the property in 1993,” Hezel says. She owns the house and farm with her husband Richard Moore. She points to the front of the property. “This used to be fescue and scrub.” To reconstruct the native prairie, the family conducted a controlled burn annually for 10 years and hand-planted seeds from Missouri Wildflowers Nursery. Subsequently, she did “mosaic” burns of select patches every other year. “Our American agriculture is built on the back of prairie soil,” she says. “Prairie plants restore the soil’s health. It’s a slow proCONTINUED > cess at nature’s pace.”

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Like her 22-year-old farm, Hezel is one of a kind, an unconventional woman with a distinct outlook on modern farming that draws on old traditions. Now, butterflies, dragonflies and bees zoom and pollinate the plants. Daisies, clover, coneflowers, bluestem, butterfly weed, Ohio spiderwort, switchgrass and other prairie plants cover the slopes along the front of Hezel’s home down to the main road. At least 45 bird species have been identified here, drawn to a rich food source of insects. The crowded orchard is home to apple, peach, plum, pear, cherry, apricot and quince trees. More than 150 native species plus cultivated plants populate Prairie Birthday. “It’s the key to survival and success,” she says of the farm’s biodiversity. “If something fails, then there’s a backup.” The walk continues to the side of the property where a small shack houses stacks of fruitwood. Hezel sells the wood to chefs. She points out a sweetheart apricot tree that will bear fruit with edible pits, a Madison peach tree and a paw paw shrub. Elsewhere, society garlic, bergamot, lemon thyme, French sorrel, native passion fruit, chamomile and prickly pear cactus grow in “nature’s chaos.” The recitation of plant names and varieties is dizzying. Hezel’s specific language identifies the depth and range of nature’s endless warehouse. Comparatively, it’s disheartening to think of the limited varieties of apples, oranges and bananas found year-round at the supermarket. Nearby, a sprawling yard enclosed by wire and netting contains roaming heritage breed chickens and ducks. They range freely at night as Hezel works close by and keeps predators away. She feeds the fowl organic whole grain shipped from Nebraska. The eggs, filled with orange-yellow yolks, have speckled brown, cocoa and pale cornflower blue shells. Our stroll leads to red and black currant bushes, chokeberry, wild plum and persimmon trees. A small pile of hardwood sawdust from a local woodcutter will be mixed with horse and chicken manure and compost to create fresh top soil. “We don’t buy topsoil,” Hezel says. “We make it all.” A dozen beehives line the top of the back slope. The bees encounter no insecticides as none are used on the farm. They feed on a diverse buffet of blossoms and produce honey with a complex flavor unlike single-source clover or lavender honey. “I harvest around 250 pounds of honey per year,” says Hezel. She typically harvests in July and September and sells the honey in glass jars. Each hive is left with at least 60 pounds of honey so the bees can survive during winter. Hezel is attuned to the nutrition and welfare of bees in her pasture for two key reasons. First, bees are an essential pollinator for plant reproduction. Second, her innate nature is to care for the holistic health and welfare of others. Hezel is a formally educated and trained nurse practitioner. She has a master’s degree in community health and a 26

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The prairie once again blooms healthily after controlled burns.

Hezel's hives keep the farm pollinated and part of a healthy ecosystem.

Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Hezel was an associate professor of nursing for 13 years at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Her original motivation for building Prairie Birthday Farm – literally from the ground up – began with her family. As the mother of two boys, she grew and prepared organic, nutrient-dense food for them. She gradually expanded the farm to produce more food for her boys and their friends. Hezel’s farm work is intertwined with her mission as a health educator. She provides knowledge shared through on- and off-site classes and talks to nurses and hospitals. “I straddle the farmer and nursing worlds. They’re intimately connected. I like to teach and feed others nutrient-dense food,” she says. “It’s a fundamental, healing approach to nursing.” By extension, her direct clients are chefs that also educate the public. Her tablescapes at The Rieger prompt talking points about the farm and array of plants she grows. She also provides dried and fresh wildflowers for Cleaver & Cork and The American. She supplies food to Happy Gillis, Novel, Affare, Voltaire, the Nelson-Atkins Museum restaurant, chef Philippe Lechevin at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and other venues. “I’m grateful to my buyers and eaters,” she says. “It takes all of us to make it work. I invite chefs and cooks to come here and learn. Chefs may be the real teachers of diverse diets.” Not surprisingly, Hezel is keenly interested in healthy ecosystems. She says, “I’m a systems theory person.” She has spent most of the past quarter-century reconstructing prairie habitat. Her efforts yield ongoing benefits. The farm’s dense plant life captures carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. The biodiversity is self-evident among the flora and fauna found here. Meanwhile, Northland development encroaches and produces monoculture lawns. Hezel distinguishes her work from counterparts that grow and raise food on a much larger scale. She researches and test grows unique Hezel uses found mateand flavorful varieties that are not readily availrials to protect tender able from other local producers. The farm’s species from avian success depends on staying ahead of mass propredators as they establish duction. By comparison, most food available in supermarkets is relatively inexpensive; however, the true cost of commercially-grown food is not readily apparent at the checkout register. “There is no cheap food,” says Hezel. “The costs are assigned to other species, the environment and workers.” Prairie Birthday Farm was founded on the goal of economic viability through biodiversity versus mechanized monoculture food production. Hezel poses a key question: “Can we do this?” Wise enough to pick her battles, Hezel focuses on the changes she can effect. The visit concludes on the front patio. She pauses to sip on a glass of chilled homemade kombucha as the mid-day sun rises high overhead. “It’s a complex job running the farm,” Hezel says. “It’s hard but great.” Prairie Birthday Farm does not sell at farmers markets. Customers may buy direct only by arrangement via the farm’s website. PrairieBirthdayFarm.com

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hat three-word phrase elicits groans from some and but giddy anticipation from others? That’s right: back to school. We asked three Northland residents to share their favorite memories from back in their day. Here’s what they said.

KATHY GATES, OWNER OF THE RUNNING WELL STORE

My favorite childhood memory is how involved I was in sports as a child. From basketball to AYSO soccer, to swim team, to softball to equestrian sports, each really developed my drive, teamwork and leadership skills. Plus they were a ton of fun. When I have time I still like playing intramural soccer, and of course going for a run! 30

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NAN JOHNSON, MAYOR, PARKVILLE

My fondest school memory is when our team won the football game. The players and students would walk from the stadium to the front yard of the convent to sing to the nuns who would come out of the house to the porch when they heard the singing start. It was a tradition that started generations before us when there were few communication options. Singing "Good Night Irene” let them know we won. JENNY KINCAID, VPR SPECIALIST AND WESTON NATIVE

Going back to school conjures up so many wonderful and exciting feelings...each year meant something new. In elementary school it was bright, chilly mornings, racing my older brother to the end of the driveway to catch the bus and the morning dew getting my shoes wet. I remember standing by the mailbox on our gravel road for a quick back-toschool picture for Mom and the smell of the leather seats in the school bus (yes, it was always clean on the first day - Rural Route 3, Bus #3). I loved walking into a new classroom and seeing my name on the desk and stickers from the teacher, and can still see in

my mind the tiny chairs, sinks and water fountains. I remember the smell of the cafeteria and the tan and teal tiled floor, new school clothes and best of all, new school supplies! I was one of those kids who was always more excited about getting new pens, pencils, a backpack, lunch box and new Velcro binder (yes, Velcro, and yes, it was cool back then). I would organize and reorganize my school supplies every day until I finally got to take them to school. New markers and crayons…so exciting! I still love those things, but now they’re called “office supplies” and I still don’t like black ink – to this day, I prefer a pencil or a medium felt tip pen in purple. Back to school also meant saying the Pledge of Allegiance and new playground equipment and because I was such a tomboy, I couldn’t wait for recess or gym class to see which kickball and/or dodge ball team I got picked for and which boy I had to compete with all year long to win the rope climb contest. We had the absolute best art, music and gym teachers at Weston and I looked forward to going to each class. I can’t say enough about our teachers and what they taught us: how to compete, lose and win; to try, try, try again; to use our imagination and sing like no one was watching, although everyone was always staring. I feel bad for kids who don’t have those classes today; they’re truly missing out. All of our teachers were great! Going back to school also meant dinner was at a certain time, so was bath and bedtime. Sitting on the porch listening to cicadas sing, watching lighting bugs and the sun going down at my parents' farm is forever etched in my mind. Something about the way the sun looked each night, you just knew it was back to school time. As I got older, junior high into high school, many of those same feelings came back, except, I started paying a bit more attention to my new school clothes, sports and grades. Having my own locker, the sound of the bell ringing to switch classes and the smell of the “new gym” for volleyball practice are still very present. There was nothing like Friday night high school football games, lining up on the field as the starters were announced, the smell of hot chocolate and popcorn, watching the cheerleaders and the sound of a high school band, Frito pies and bonfires after each home game, painted faces, pep club rallies, homecoming court and painting the street in front of the high school for homecoming week. As far back as I can remember, back to school also meant that I would be working, “housing tobacco,” most Saturday and Sunday mornings in August. This meant very early mornings, long, dirty hot days in the field, on the tractor or in the barn, and the best “tobacco lunches” made by Mother – enough for 20 men, and two gals, my older sister and I. August 2015 | Northland Lifestyle

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The Cafe Iruna in Pamplona, Spain, immortalizes Hemingway's presence in the city with a lifesize bronze statue leaning against the bar. 32

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mblazoned in large letters on a wall in the Kansas City Star’s newsroom for many years was a quote from Pulitzer and Nobel prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway praising the newspaper’s stylebook and editors for launching his literary career. "Those were the best rules I ever learned for the business of writing. I've never forgotten them," he told a Star reporter in 1940. “No man with any talent can fail to write well if he abides with them.” Although it was a short six months in Kansas City in the fall of 1917 and early 1918, the incomparable Hemingway, born in Oak Park, Illinois, may be considered a homegrown product of our proud community. He returned on occasion over the years, usually staying at the Muehlebach Hotel. Two sons, Patrick and Gregory, were born at Research Hospital. But few people travel to Kansas City in search of Hemingway’s muse. Although he once compared us to Constantinople, there are other cities, exotic destinations, flung far and wide around the globe, where passionate literary fans pilgrimage to experience where the man later known as Papa once slept, wrote or drank. There was a lot of drinking. As a child with his family, and later as a world famous novelist, Hemingway vacationed often near the northern Michigan community of Petoskey, the setting for Torrents of Spring. His family owned a home at Walloon Lake, but despite that, Hemingway spent several nights at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey. It’s a grand hotel today with a sweeping veranda overlooking Lake Michigan. Nick Adams, a character in many short stories, was an avid outdoorsman, as was Hemingway. Both enjoyed the peace and solitude of northern Michigan’s forests and streams. Bring your fishing pole and seek out Horton’s Creek, one of Papa’s many fishing spots in this part of the world. More highlights can be found at MIHemingwayTour.org. Hemingway’s first novel, The Sun Also Rises, introduced the world to Pamplona, Spain, and the San Fermin Festival, more commonly known as The Running of the Bulls. CONTINUED If you’ve read the book (and you should have), you’ll remember that>

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Jake Barnes and friends stayed at the Hotel Montoya, but Hemingway always stayed at the Grand Hotel La Perla and always in room 217. It was from this balcony that he watched the bulls run down Calle Estafeta and at this desk he wrote in the early morning hours. The Perla today is a five-star boutique hotel with just 44 rooms. Hemingway’s has been maintained as it was in the 1920s, complete with twin beds, although the bathroom has been greatly upgraded. During most of the year, it’s a mere $600 per night, but during the Running of the Bulls, it will cost you more than $2,000 per night. Other rooms in the hotel and around Pamplona are more reasonably priced. Located just a few steps from La Perla in the middle of the Plaza del Castillo, the Café Iruña is the oldest bar in Pamplona and where Hemingway emptied many a bottle. The café has maintained its authenticity from Hemingway’s days as a customer. Now that Cuba is again open to American travelers, true Hemingway fans are eager to explore his home, which has been preserved by the Cuban government as a museum. For 21 years he lived here, crafting such works as For Whom the Bell Tolls and Old Man and the Sea. Papa loved marlin fishing in the Caribbean waters, something he enjoyed both in Cuba and just 90 miles away in Key West. There are dozens of bars in both Havana and Key West that claim Hemingway drank there, and he probably did. But in Key West, where he lived during the 1930s, as many people visit his home for the descendants of his famous six-toed cat as for the work of the author. Closer to Kansas City, explore the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in northeast Arkansas. His second wife, Pauline, was from Piggott and, from 1927-40, they spent a considerable amount of time here. The movie version of A Farewell To Arms premiered at Piggott’s Franklin Theater in 1932. Near Yellowstone, spend a night in his room at the Chamberlain Hotel in Cody, Wyoming or head to Sun Valley, Idaho, and room 206 where he worked on For Whom The Bell Tolls. Have a drink at Papa’s Bar at the Trail Creek Cabin and another drink at the Sawtooth Bar on Main Street in Ketchum. The home he and fourth wife, Mary, owned together still stands, but is not open for tour. He died here, by his own hand, on July 2, 1961. His final resting place, under a stand of cedar trees in the Ketchum City Cemetery, is simple and without fanfare, a sobering contrast to the brilliant and complex man that was Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway's simple grave in the Ketchum, Idaho, City Cemetery is often littered with cigars, empty whiskey bottles and notes to Papa from adoring fans.

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Parent's Corner

Parents of Student Athletes TRENDS IN SPORTS MEDICINE FOR KIDS ARTICLE KENNETH L. KIESER

new school year has started. Soon your boys and girls will be playing sports. A parent’s job is to make sure each child is physically ready for demanding activities that occasionally result in injury. Today new trends in sports physicals or sports medicine exist. “Concussions, cardiovascular health and ACL injury prevention are currently hot topics in sports medicine and can be discussed at the time of a physical,” says Dr. Alexander Schoofs M.D., Sports Medicine Physician for Mosaic Life Care. “Many school districts and organizations are mandating a concussion action plan and protocol and oftentimes this information is disseminated and discussed at the time of the sports exam. Any athlete with 'red flag' symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath or a history of passing out with exercise/activity may warrant further specific cardiovascular testing.” More kids participating in athletics, especially females, have increased the number of knee ACL injuries. An ACL prevention program focusing on muscular imbalances, core strengthening and general coordination/balance may help prevent such injury. Parents taking their children for a first time sports physical should be aware of what details are involved. “Parents or guardians should be the ones who fill out the athlete’s medical information,” Schoofs says. “Athletes fill out this detailed questionnaire, and may leave out vital information or not be able to clarify questions that arise at the time of the physical. Being as detailed as possible with past medical history, family history, medications or any current symptoms the athlete may be experiencing is important. This information can prove invaluable for the examining physician at the time of the physical.” Occasionally red flags are identified; so don’t be surprised if further testing or a referral to a specialist is required. A son or daughters' complicated past medical history may be advisable to seeing your primary care physician exclusively for their sports exam to avoid repeat testing or delays. “It is of utmost importance for an athlete to disclose any unreported injuries, including head injuries or any other new symptoms that they may be experiencing,” Schoofs says. “The purpose of this exam is not to withhold athletes for athletic participation, but simply to identify those athletes who may require additional testing or referral before final clearance can be granted.” Your doctor should know if your medical condition, medications and injury history are compatible with your child’s sport or activity. For example, the physical demands of a football player versus a golfer are quite different. Furthermore, knowing what sport an athlete participates in allows us to give sport-specific injury prevention education at the time of the visit. The safety of each child is important in any sport. Visit the doctor to make sure they are physically ready to compete. For more information about your child’s sports medicine, contact MyMosaicLifeCare.org.

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640,999

612,000

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Timber Ridge

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655,000

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Staley Farms

491,064

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The National

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Shoal Creek Valley

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Copperleaf

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411,333

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Thousand Oaks

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Tiffany Greens

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448,000

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401,359

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384,051

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100%

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385,000

96%

287

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350,000

94%

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This year’s event offers something for everyone! Browse and enjoy dozens of art, craft, and food and specialty booths. The Evans Midland Empire Carnival is here all weekend starting Friday at 6 pm. There will be great jazz and blues on the main stage Friday night and Saturday starting at 4 pm. The downtown shops and restaurants will host their end-of-summer sales and specials Friday and Saturday.

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Every year Hillcrest Platte County helps hundreds of individuals go from homelessness to self-sufficiency. They offer a 90 day program that includes free rent and utilities for participants while they attend life skills classes and find full time employment. This golf tournament is one of their biggest fundraisers every year, necessary to support their Platte County housing site. The fee includes lunch, 18 holes, gift bags, beverages, raffle tickets and much more! HillcrestPlatte.org

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AUGUST 22

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Join us for the seventh annual Microbrew Festival presented by UNICO Kansas City! Enjoy excellent craft brews, some amazing food vendors and live music! Participants will receive a commemorative sampling glass and enjoy four-ounce beer samples from participating breweries. Each brewery will have their own booth to serve you some of the best craft and import brews in the world!

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Come be a part of the 5th Annual Parkville Days “Run by the River” 5k/10k Run. Plus it’s a fundraiser for Christmas on the River! Bring the whole family out to enjoy tons of great food, drinks, vendor tents, parade and a carnival afterward!

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Come and shop the stores of the Liberty Square and sample craft beers at participating retailers! Tickets are $20. More information is available at HistoricDowntownLiberty.org.

Enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, auction items and live music from Private Stock at this fundraiser for MOCSA, the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault. For more information, visit MOCSA.org

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2ND ANNUAL CHARLIE PARKER CELEBRATION

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The 10-day event returns in August to further explore Parker's musical brilliance and influence as one of the greatest saxophonists to ever perform. New activities, performances and many of the popular events -- such as the Charlie Parker historical tour -- of a year ago are part of '15 schedule. KCJjazzAlive.org or AmericanJazzMuseum.org.

Commemorate Kansas City's proud Celtic heritage with three days of music, dancing and exhibits. The festival will feature more than two dozen locally and nationally known bands, playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Festival hours: Friday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call 816.561.7555 or visit KCIrishFest.com for ticket information.

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IS MIGHTIER WORDS RACHEL MURPHY

ack to school. This time of year has always harbored a bit of excitement for me. Now that I'm long past college and with no children of my own yet, it's a time of erstwhile sadness as well. You see, now I lack the justification to buy school supplies. I've always had a love affair with writing utensils. From the fat pencils that I used to scrawl my name on the top of Big Chief tablets to the first gel ink rollerballs that seeped through three layers of college ruled paper, I love to write. The irony of this comes, of course, from my epically poor penmanship. My greatest school supply love is also the biggest indictment of my failed skills. I was always a good student. I love to learn and so I was the obnoxious kid with her hand up for most questions in class. I was the Hermione Granger of the 1980s. I was always in the top reading groups, wrote short stories and poems in my free time, and loved the practical applications of science. Math and I have never gotten along, but even that I could deal with. My shame comes from report cards with lower marks in penmanship. Now I come by this honestly. As most of us do, I take more after one parent than the other. For me, it is my father. My mother has lovely, looping handwriting, easy to read and almost impossible for me to forge, not that I would ever try that, of course. My father, on the other hand, quite literally, is left handed and writes like someone is trying to steal the pen, the paper and his words away from him. He was an early adopter of the typewriter and later the computer, partially because that was the only way that he would ever be able to read his own thoughts again. It was as if his words left his head in English and appeared on the paper in Sanskrit. I started out fine. I followed the forms, traced the letters and did okay for a while. It was cursive that threw me. I think that

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my thoughts have always come out faster than I could write, so half formed letters became the norm. Ws became Us and a half. My Ms went on for days, as I got carried away or saw something shiny. Luckily for me, I'm one of the newly named 'Oregon Trail' generation and the computer was about to hide the shame of my penmanship to great degree. As papers were turned in on giant floppy disks, no one had to know that occasionally, I couldn't read my own handwriting either. The Murphy curse continued. With more keyboard use, starting with a Sharp machine and moving on to an early Mac, the problem didn't exactly correct itself. It has followed me and become worse. I was actually told that I was not allowed to write the specials on the chalkboards at a bar that I worked at because I had, and I quote, "The handwriting of a serial killer." Well, gee. Thanks. While I do stop short of cutting letters out of magazines and pasting them together for handwritten communiques, I do have to take my time and think about how to make the letters match the thoughts I'm trying to express. When I write longhand in journals while traveling, typically on bumpy roads in the backs of buses or airplanes, I just have to know that I'll need to pray for the interpretation if I ever want to go back and explore those thoughts again. It's my curse. So when I see those rows of undulled pencils, gleaming gel fine points and even fountain pens, I have to hold myself back. I sometimes find an unvisited aisle and just smell a new college-ruled, spiral bound notebook and let my memories slide back to school. Hopefully someday I'll have children to live out my school supply fantasies with. I just hope I don't pass on my penmanship.

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