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TERRA VOX CULTIVATES THE VOICE OF THE LAND SD STRONG MAKES A HOME IN THE CAVES JENNIFER HELBER TAKES YOU FROM GRAIN TO GLASS

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Salud, cheers, noroc and sláinte!

OCTOBER 2015 editor Rachel C. Murphy | RMurphy@LifestylePubs.com

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t's here--our semiannual beer and wine issue! This issue has been particularly exciting for me for the past few years as the Northland has exploded as a place known for good people making good products. This issue is no exception.

Terra Vox Vineyards is new to the area and is trying for a different look, feel and taste than what many would consider a 'Missouri' wine. They are exploring history through viticulture and discovering some interesting and award-winning flavors by doing so. As their portfolio expands, I'm excited to see what they discover. Jennifer Helber is proving that beer is not just a man's game. This trendsetter has worked with beer for many years now, from the yeast to the 'active culture' of home brewing, both in and out of the petri dish.

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contributing writers Lisa Allen, Pete Dulin, Jennifer Higgins, Kenneth Kieser, Peggy Parolin

contributing photographers Seth Laubinger, Christopher T. Murphy, Lani Odell, Joel Schnieder

corporate team chief executive officer | Steven Schowengerdt chief sales officer | Matthew Perry

I also want to take this opportunity to introduce our Readers' Choice awards. It's time for the Northland to tell the Northland who is doing it right! Visit our website, NorthlandLifestyle.com to nominate your favorite businesses or vote for the ones that make your life easier and more fulfilled. We want to hear from you! Voting will close November 30. And as always, let's lift a glass to the coming of fall. This is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Kansas City and I hope that we all have a chance to stop and enjoy it. Find a corn maze, carve a pumpkin or sip some cider around the bonfire. The end of the year is coming!

Happy drinking!

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NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL EARNS SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CARDIAC CARE North Kansas City Hospital’s (NKCH) patient-centered cardiac program achieved awards from two of the nation’s leading health accreditation organizations for providing a superior level of cardiac care. The American College of Cardiology awarded North Kansas City Hospital the 2015 NCDR ACTION Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for high standards of cardiac care. To earn the award, NKCH consistently followed the ACTION Registry–GWTG Premier

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n apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a familiar adage that dances in our heads especially during f lu and cold season. But researchers are finding evidence that might just offer a slight modification to that maxim: A glass of wine a day to keep the doctor away. Some researchers advocate that antioxidants found in wine and beer may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) and protecting against artery damage. But some in the health field aren’t as quick to jump on the bandwagon. Either way, there are some tips to get as much health benefits from a glass of wine as you can. “If you are like many Americans and enjoy an adult beverage now and then, my recommendation would be to choose wine over beer," says North Kansas City Hospital Outpatient and Bariatric Dietitian Jackie Roth, MS, RD, LD. "Wine has fewer calories and carbohydrates than beer, so it has less impact on your blood sugar. Most beers also contain gluten. If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, beer would not be recommended,” According to Roth, red wine is a better alternative than white wine. For those who don’t like alcohol, grape juice isn’t the same as wine in this case. “Red wine has more antioxidant properties than white wine," Roth says. "In general, the sweeter the wine the more sugar it contains; something to keep in mind for weight loss and blood sugar control. Juice is often packed with added sugar and can have a negative impact on weight and overall health, so it should be consumed in moderation. Grape juice would not have the same potential benefits of wine." For those considering drinking a glass a day, other health conditions should be considered before partaking. “Anyone who chooses to drink alcohol needs to consume it in moderation," Roth says. "If you are on medications or have medical conditions, talk with your doctor before you choose to drink. If you have diabetes, be especially careful with drinking alcohol and only drink if your blood sugars are under control and you have eaten. Intake should also be limited if you have gout, liver disease, kidney disease or pancreatitis." Finally, Roth offers a few tips for those who do choose to drink: “Talk to your doctor first. Choose drinks wisely; limit intake of sugary, fruity drinks. Don’t drink too much. Stay hydrated,” she says.

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arkville has always maintained an element of class and distinction. The S.D Strong Company, located in the Park College caves, has taken that integrity a step further. S.D. Strong is best known as top-shelf vodka. Painstaking steps are taken to make this unique vodka easy to sip, due to its smooth taste. The same principals are used on their soon to be released gin, Pillar 136. Most would not expect to find an upper-end distillery in Parkville’s cave located on Park College. “We started in the cave mostly because there is a sprinkler system,” says Steve Strong, owner of S.D. Strong. “I wanted to keep the distillery in Parkville, because I've lived here for the last 15 years and I love it. Platte County is under the International Fire Code, which has really strict rules about the amount of in- process work a distillery can have going on. Without an overhead sprinkler system the amount is very low. It goes up almost a hundred-fold by having the sprinklers. I contacted the fire marshal in this area and he actually suggested the caves.” The cave annually maintains a constant temperature of about 72 degrees and warms up by four or five degrees hotter during the summer heat. This consistent temperature allows proper aging.

The distillery only has only six employees, including Strong and his wife. This small crew creates each product, labels and bottles the vodka. Even bookkeeping and providing taste tests in stores are handled by Strong’s crew. But expansion is in the near future. “We’re distributed state wide in Missouri and Kansas,” Strong says. “S.D. Strong products are targeted for smaller restaurants and all major liquor stores throughout both states. We’re looking at distribution in Texas, Illinois and Nebraska currently and hope to be in those states in the near future and are ready to take over more space in the caves and more than double the size of the distillery. We’re quickly running out of room and will soon add gin, bourbon and rye to our product line.” S.D. Strong’s expansion is not by accident. Vodka consumers find an unforgettable taste in this upscale liquor that won several awards including a silver medal in 2013 at the Washington Spirit competition as well as other prestigious awards. The secret is in their preparation. “We use corn, rye and malted barley flour,” Strong says. “We put it in the mash tub to convert starch into fermentable sugars and move to a fermentation tank where we pitch the yeast. It takes about a week to ferment out all the sugars and turn it into alcohol. CONTINUED >

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don't like beer,' is a common refrain heard by bartenders the world over. At the White Horse Pub, located at 10221 North Oak Trafficway, bartender Katie Fruetel has created a gateway drink: a beer and a cocktail rolled into one. The beverage, which she calls the Blushing Beer, utilizes a local favorite, Boulevard Wheat beer and two products from across the pond, Strongbow Apple Cider and Ribena, a black current flavored squash or non-alcoholic cordial. The balance of fruitiness from the hard cider and the earthiness of the wheat beer make for a very palatable base for the hit of sweetness from the Ribena. This drink also brings a bit of history with it. While you could use any berry or grape liquor for the recipe, Ribena is a distinctly British concoction. Formulated from black currants, the soft drink was touted during World War II as a great source of vitamin C, especially during the U-boat blockades when fresh citrus fruits from the U.S. were hard to obtain. While the drink does have quite a bit of sugar, as a flavoring, it hits all the right notes. Fruetel says that the beauty of this beverage is the ease of customization. "You can adjust the sweetness very easily and if even half the beer is too much, you can add more cider too. It's a great introduction to beer for a lot of people.” While there are many iterations of a fruity beer, this particular mix is unique to the White Horse Pub.

BLUSHING BEER RECIPE Courtesy Katie Fruetel, White Horse Pub In a 16 oz pint glass, combine: A half pint of Boulevard Wheat A half pint of Strongbow Cider .25 oz. of Ribena Adjust to taste and enjoy!

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Terra Vox wines specialize in American heritage grapes.

Jerry Eistherhold of Terra Vox speaks for the vines.

ARTICLE PETE DULIN | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

ox Vineyards founder Jerry Eisterhold stands between rows of grapevines planted along rolling hills covered in deposits of loess, or windblown sediment. When ancient glacial ice caps retreated from the border of the Missouri River, exposed windblown silt particles accumulated over time along the river and formed these deposits on land now carved into farm fields and residences in unincorporated Platte County. Eisterhold, a former agronomist that worked as a University of Missouri student in a soil survey laboratory, realized that these rich, deep deposits would be fertile ground for growing grapes. However, the story of how Eisterhold built Vox Vineyards and launched his wine label Terra Vox began with a quest earlier in life. He has long nurtured a desire to establish a vineyard and open a winery. “I’ve been producing wine since I was a kid,” he says. He grew up in Rich Fountain, Osage County, Missouri, a town with a population of 72 people after he left. Located southeast of Jefferson City and near the Gasconade River, Osage County is home to several wineries. As an adult living in greater Kansas City, Eisterhold brought his interest in wine with him. He has spent 20 years tracking and obtaining native American grape varieties from across the United States. “I have sourced grapes from collections and nurseries in Mt. Pleasant, Oregon, Texas, California and upstate New York,” Eisterhold says. He began planting grapevines in 1996, starting first in the backyard of his former home in Kansas City. Then he tried planting grapes in Peculiar, Missouri, and other rural areas to no avail. Eisterhold and his wife Kate finally sought an answer from above, so to speak. “It was Kate’s idea to rent a plane and survey land around Kansas City,” Eisterhold says. The couple spotted and eventually acquired 86 acres, where they built a home and the headquarters of Eisterhold Associates, Inc, a firm that designs interpretive museum exhibits. The land is near the Missouri and Platte Rivers as a water source, where the water table is available to the deep-rooted grapes. The relatively warm climate and mineral-rich soil is conducive to growing grapes without too much vegetal vigor. The trick is in finding out what grape varieties will grow best. The hills on Eisterhold’s property, just east of 45 Highway, are now filled with rows of approximately 4,306 grapevines. Eisterhold’s interest in heritage North American grapes was formed in part after reading Thomas Volney Munson’s book “Foundations of American Grape Culture,” originally published in 1909. Eisterhold was intrigued by Volney’s work in Texas and the Midwest, where the viticulturist collected and documented native American grape species and bred new varieties from them. Of the 31 genus vitis (grapevine species) grown around the world, 27 of them can be found in various growing regions of the United States. Thousands of European-based grape varieties, such as well-known Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, fall under the classification of vitis vinifera, a species of common grape vines. A few of these varieties account for the majority of world wine production. Eisterhold chose to look closer to home for grapes that would embody the spirit and CONTINUED > qualities of Terra Vox wines. October 2015 | Northland Lifestyle

VOX VINEYARDS (CONTINUED)

Eisterhold decided to explore some 60 domestic heritage grape varieties such as Cloeta, Lenoir, Albania and Wetumka. Today, Vox Vineyards has some 40 varieties of grapevines planted with the goal of narrowing the field to 24 varieties for optimal growth that will yield premium-quality wine. These obscure grape varieties do not have much established history in terms of how they should grow and taste, especially in northern Missouri’s terroir and climate. As a result, Vox Vineyards has operated as a real-time laboratory to determine what will grow well and produce the best wine. Whittling down the number of varieties through attrition and testing has been a slow, detailed process. “We want to have fewer varieties and develop more protocols on how to monitor the plants so it’s less experimental,” Eisterhold says. “You have to kiss a few frogs to find a few princes.” Eisterhold hired Moss Bittner, who has winemaking and vineyard management experience in California, New York, France, Germany and India, to serve as a hands-on winemaker during the harvest season. Bittner moved from California to Kansas City to better facilitate firsthand observation. “There are different approaches to making wine from different grapes,” says Bittner. “It’s hard to provide advice from a distance. Here, I can observe vine characteristics.” “It is an experiment to see what the grapes have to say,” Eisterhold says, alluding to the brand name Terra Vox, which means “voice of the land.” He suggests, "The grapes have a conversation to share. No one really knows what they are supposed to taste like grown here.” Bittner’s role is to help determine which varieties will work best for winemaking and ascertain the “voice of the grapes.” “We want to draw out the individuality of each grape,” Eisterhold says. Most of the Terra Vox wines will be produced from single grape varieties. “We will have one blend each of red and white, but up to two dozen types of wine eventually.” As the process unfolds, wine production for each grape will be small in response to what the vines will yield. Eisterhold positions Terra Vox as wine for people interested in exploring and discovering small-batch wines. 30

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“It is an experiment to see what the grapes have to say,” Eisterhold says, alluding to the brand name Terra Vox, which means “voice of the land.” He suggests, "The grapes have a conversation to share. No one really knows what they are supposed to taste like grown here.”

Current varieties (while supplies last) include 2012 Cloeta, a jet black grape that produces a wine with rich body, soft tannins and a likeable aroma of plums, chocolate, and coffee. Eisterhold explains, “It comes from Munson Vineyard in Texas and is like Merlot.” The 2012 and 2013 Lenoir, a full-bodied red grape variety sourced from a Texas nursery and acreage in Sonoma, California, used to be planted in France. Eisterhold says that Lenoir produces Terra Vox’s most powerful wine. "It has characteristics that seasoned oenologists haven’t been able to put into words.” The 2013 Wetumka, a white wine with the aroma of elderberry flowers, is slightly acidic with a touch of candied-fruit sweetness to balance the sugars. Last year, Terra Vox produced 885 cases of wine. Eisterhold hopes to boost production to 1,200 cases this year. As Vox Vineyards continues to refine its growing methods and winemaking production, Eisterhold wants the story of heritage grapes to be heard. “It’s part of the theme of Terra Vox to rediscover and uncover the deep significant history of Missouri," he says. "The wine has a missionary role to bring out the heritage of the area as the ‘voice of the land.’” Eisterhold stands in the vineyard and reveals more details of experimental grape varieties like the noble-sounding Wine King. Each American heritage grape variety has a backstory that hints at past intrigue being brought to the present. Afternoon sunlight plays off green-gold grape leaves and clusters of black, purple, and green grapes. Time and testing will tell Eisterhold and Bittner whether grapes such as Wine King will ascend and join the choir of a dozen Terra Vox wines now available at the winery’s tasting room and sold direct from the Vox Vineyard website.

Terra Vox Tasting Room at Vox Vineyards 19310 NW Farley Hampton Road, Suite #3 Kansas City, Missouri 816.425.3219 For more information, visit VoxVineyards.com

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A Woman and Her Beer

Jennifer Helber taps into the art and science of brewing at Grain to Glass. ARTICLE PEGGY PAROLIN | PHOTOGRAPHY LANI ODELL

microbiologist, a woman, and a beer expert walk into a bar. No. It’s not a joke. It’s an accurate, albeit partial description of Jennifer Helber, owner of Grain to Glass, a supply and bottle shop for aspiring and knowledgeable homebrewers. Once a white-coated lab researcher, studying botany, molecular genetics, and intent on creating new plants, Helber was completing her graduate degree in microbiology when she overheard Boulevard founder John McDonald quizzing her professor about the cultivation of yeast. Helber propagated the first yeast for what has grown to be the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. 32

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A decade later, armed with a Master of Science degree in microbiology and a desire to move out of research, Helber responded to a newspaper ad seeking someone to help develop Boulevard’s quality-assurance lab. McDonald remembered her and hired her. She spent nine years conducting the sensory tasting of Boulevard’s production beers daily, to ensure that each style had the desired flavor characteristics. Helber quickly established herself in one of the most male-dominated industries in the country. “After I established and equipped the Quality Assurance Lab in 1999, I became the Sensory Specialist. It was my job to train others

to teach others to recognize ‘off’ flavors in the beers to assure the quality.” Helber explains, "I would spike the beers with different flavors the testers should be able to recognize in their beers as being of poor quality, such as butterscotch, vinegar and baby puke.” Helber’s love of working with beer, and sometimes drinking it, partially centers on the fact there are so many variations. “You’re never bored with beer,” she explains. “I’ve never been as much a wine drinker as I am a beer drinker. Of course, I started acquiring a professional taste for beer when I started working at Boulevard. “What some don’t realize is beer goes with virtually everything. You can have beer pairings just like wine pairings. Not only that, but the carbonation in beer helps cleanse the palate. And, versatile? We even made stout floats at Grain to Glass last month!” When did Helber’s interest in home brewing begin? “I started home brewing when I was working at Boulevard," she explains. "I became president of a local homebrew club, ZZ Hops, and began sharing

information on bottling and brewing, in general. I love beer and wanted to help others have successful brewing experiences. Also, I had visited Portland and Asheville, both craft brew meccas, and realized we didn’t have any home brew equipment and supply stores that compared. I could see the craft beer trend taking off; I decided the timing was right.” In 2012, Helber opened Grain to Glass in the River Market area, moving the business to its current location at 1611 Swift Avenue in North KC, in March of 2014. She taught brewing classes on site to help others get started off on a good foot so they wouldn’t get frustrated and quit. While purchasing their home brewing supplies at Grain to Glass, beer geeks can enjoy a handpicked selection of craft beer by the bottle and hang out at the bar to discuss beer and brewing. Local cheeses from Green Dirt Farm in Weston, and Askinosie direct trade chocolates from Springfield, Mo., round out the perfect triad of beer, CONTINUED > cheese and chocolate. It’s a great place to just “be”.

Jennifer Helber has not only embraced the beer world, she is an active participant in its evolution.

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A WOMAN AND HER BEER (CONTINUED)

“What some don’t realize is beer goes with virtually everything. You can have beer pairings just like wine pairings. Not only that, but the carbonation in beer helps cleanse the palate. And versatile? We even made stout floats at Grain to Glass last month!” Based on the eclectic mix of ingredients in the store, alongside the brewing recipe books, chocolate, local honey, real maple syrup and local coffees, it’s easy to liken home brewing to cooking. “Just as in cooking, you can add your own personal touch to most beer recipes and trade out ingredients as long as it’s not a key ingredient needed for fermentation," Helber says. "Each batch can have its own unique flavor.” For those who wish to take a simpler route and not bring in their own recipe or measure out the ingredients, Helber provides pre-made kits such as Addicted Coffee Stout, in which she incorporates coffee from Kansas City’s own Oddly Correct. It’s but one of many of the creative brew mix kits available. As the interest in homebrewing grows, so does the popularity of craft beers and brewing among women. The increased participation reflects in the membership mix of local brew clubs such as the Kansas City Bier Meisters. Uniquely female

in its membership, the Helles Angels, a local women-only craft beer club, has been around since 2011. Grain to Glass welcomes about as many female brewers as males. “More and more women are getting into craft brewing, both professionally and personally. I’ve seen the numbers grow,” observes Helber. “In some of the classes I teach, it’s not unusual for women to comprise 50 percent or more of the attendees.” In addition to hosting classes on the fine art of homebrewing, Grain to Glass hosts an annual homebrew competition, the Picnique Belgique. Held in August each year, the competition features all Belgian categories and concludes with a special awards dinner featuring special guest speakers such as Stan Heironymous, (Author of Brew Like a Monk) and Florian Kuplent (Brewer of Urban Chestnut). The competition is part of the Kansas City Homebrewer of the Year Award. For beer geeks, it’s but one of many opportunities in the area to put their brewing skills to the test. Brewing is hardly all work and no play for Helber. Her in-depth knowledge of brewing is not without its rewards. A record of her involvement in the brewing industry includes: former membership in the American Society of Brewing Chemists, former president of ZZ Hops, an original member of the Pink Boots Society (an international organization consisting of the female movers and shakers in the beer industry), former Chair of Malt Sieve Analysis Technical Subcommittee, convener of workshops at the World Brewing Congress, author of brewing publications, and writer of scientific articles for multiple research publications. All of this and more made Helber a natural for selection as a judge at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event and private competition. (Exhale here.) Awash in ale, Helber claims to have no single favorite, but if she were stuck on a desert island and could have only one beer, she would choose Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. “It satisfies my craving for hops and relieves my thirst. Still,” she protests, “There are so many good beers out there, I wouldn’t want to just have one.” Spoken like a true beer lover.

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icture this: a humble, two-level ranch home in a typical suburban cul-de-sac. The same folks have had this house since 1986 and its walls have witnessed tears and laughter, desperation and hope. Now imagine a semi-truck—a Harvester’s delivery truck—pulling into the cul-desac, then offloading pallets of food into the basement of this humble structure, where it stays until volunteers carry it all upstairs to be parceled out to folks who rely on the food for sustenance.

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This is the reality for Metro Lutheran Ministry (MLM). More than 2,000 families were provided emergency assistance from that humble two-story ranch last year alone. It’s where people have flocked for food, school supplies, and assistance with rent and utility payments. “The need just continues to grow,” says Operations Director Starla Brennan. “Thirty-four percent of kids in the Northland get free or reduced lunch. Countless people don’t have bank accounts and need help

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emergency assistance to case management. We go into a client’s home to teach them how to cook, how to budget, how to navigate their world successfully. It’s powerful, but it requires more space and more resources on our end.” Brennan says the Northland community has been generous with support. “The Northland community has really stepped up to help with funding. We’ve received grants that were only possible because we were able to raise the required matching amount, and we couldn’t have done that without the support of those here in the Northland.” Brennan credits Jeani Wells, Emergency Assistance Coordinator, for knowing the Northland community intimately and understanding the resources available to help clients in need. MLM operates almost exclusively on contributions, grants, and individual donations and serves residents at seven locations in Clay, Jackson and Wyandotte counties. They recently held a fundraiser to benefit a new Northland Service Center,

which will provide a larger space with more capacity to help those in need. “It’s easy to talk about need in a broad sense, but what we really focus on is each client," says Brennan. "Here’s an example: one mom just graduated from our year-long program. She is a domestic violence survivor with two sons. She came here to Kansas City because she was fleeing an abusive husband. She didn’t know anyone, and it wasn’t long before her husband found her. Before she went through the program, her boys were moving from school to school and had disciplinary issues. She juggled jobs and struggled with finances, and lived in fear. Now she and her boys are settled in. They are doing well in school—excelling, actually—and she learned how to stretch her budget to provide for them. They are the reason we do what we do. They are the reason we need to grow, because there are so many others who face instability and fear and have no safety net of support.” To learn more or donate, visit MLMKC.org

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This fun, four-person golf tournament will benefit Park University athletics. Entry includes 18 holes of golf with cart, pre-event driving range access (1 hr prior to start), on-course games/contests, refreshments and boxed lunch on the course and at the conclusion of the event. Park.edu/golf

OCTOBER 16 URBAN RENDEZVOUS VI KANSAS CITY

The Urban Rangers Corps helps prepare at-risk inner city youth for responsible and productive futures though a program of disciplined work experience and service in their community. Proceeds from this annual dinner will support the work of the Urban Rangers. URCKC.org

OCTOBER 17 PAINT PARKVILLE ART AUCTION & WINE EVENT TEST PARKVILLE

Don't miss Paint Parkville 2015, Art Auction Wine & Spirits Tasting. Sponsors include Riverside’s RedX, Weston’s Pirtle Winery, and Parville’s S.D. Strong Vodka Proceeds benefit Hillcrest Platte CountyTransitional Housing The event takes place at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery in Parkville, and the art show will remain until November 17. ParkvilleInArt.com.

OCTOBER 23 FRIGHT NIGHT GLADSTONE AMPITHEATRE, OAK GROVE PARK

Join the festivities for kids 12 and under at Oak Grove Park. This safe alternative to trick or treating is sponsored by the Gladstone Parks and Recreation and the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. 46

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OCTOBER 24 & 25 BOO-TASTIC FUN! TEST CROWN CENTER

Get ready for Halloween with some BOO-TASTIC FUN at Crown Center. Have your photo taken with the Wicked Queen from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy StoneLion Puppet Theatre shows at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday. No admission fee. 816.274.8444.

OCTOBER 25 PURPLE LIGHT TEST BARNEY ALLIS PLAZA, KANSAS CITY

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s PurpleLight is a gathering of survivors, family and friends who have been affected by pancreatic cancer. Participants form a community of hope as they share stories about their connection and the commitment to fight pancreatic cancer.

OCTOBER 28 TRUNK OR TREAT LINDEN BAPTIST CHURCH

Join us for fun and games and a safe environment for your costumed kids! Free admission and all are welcome!

OCTOBER 31 NORTHLAND SAFE TRICK OR TREAT ZONA ROSA

Safe Trick or Treat returns to Zona Rosa for it’s 4th year on Halloween night! Northland children will once again have a fun, safe and FREE opportunity to Trick or Treat in the presence of local KCPD officers, who help pass out candy! This event also features an interactive Haunted House, kid-friendly games and

OCTOBER 31 TRICK OR TREAT DOWNTOWN PARKVILLE

Trick or Treat in Downtown Parkville! All ghosts, witches, goblins and ghouls are invited to Historic Downtown Parkville for safe and fun Halloween trick or treating at participating shops and businesses.

NOVEMBER 5 & 6 ARRIVAL OF THE MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS TREE CROWN CENTER SQUARE

The first sign of the holiday season arrives at Crown Center, the culmination of a journey from Oregon. The 100-foot-tall tree arrives at 9 a.m. on November 5 and is put into its stand at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6. 816.274.8444.

NOVEMBER 7 STAND UP FOR SYNERGY ZONA ROSA

Synergy Services presents comic powerhouse Billy Gardell headlining the 9th annual event at the Improv. The stand-up comedian and star of the CBS hit series, Mike and Molly, will give patrons a lot to laugh about while they provide critical support to the children, teens, women and families that Synergy serves

NOVEMBER 13 TAKE A BITE OUT OF STIGMA: A CULINARY EXPERIENCE UNION STATION

Enjoy cocktails and bites from Kansas City’s finest restaurants and food trucks. Fundraising opportunities and live music included in this event benefitting ReDiscover, leading the fight to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse for more than 45 years. RediscoverMH.org

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business directory ANIMALS & ANIMAL CARE Wild Birds Unlimited (816) 415-4303 wbu.com/libertymo

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Art & Frame Warehouse-Northland (816) 584-8009 afwkc.com

AUTOMOTIVE

Precision Collision Center (816) 781-9630 precisioncollisionkc.com

CHARITIES & FUNDRAISERS

Junior League of Kansas City-Holiday Mart (816) 444-2112 holidaymartkc.com ReDiscover (816) 966-0900 rediscovermh.org The Whole Person (816) 627-2280 thewholeperson.org/celebrationawards

CHILD CAMPS, CARE & TUTORING The Nibble Nook, LLC (816) 560-9270 thenibblenook.com

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

Burleson Orthodontics (816) 533-7566 burlesonorthodontics.com Dentistry for Children (816) 548-3400 kidsdentistkc.com Dr Michael Byars DDS (816) 781-8222 byarsdental.com/northland

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EDUCATION

College Nannies & Tutors (816) 256-5907 collegetutors.com/parkvillemo Northland Catholic Schools (816) 453-3450115 stpiusxhs-kc.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION Prairie Fire Museum (913) 333-3500 museumatpf.org

Show-Me Shooters Indoor Range (816) 452-4867 showmeshooters.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Bank Liberty (816) 792-6621 banklibertykc.com Equity Bank (913) 587-4322 bankpuppet.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Complete Hardscapes LLC (816) 984-0525 completehardscapes.com Midwest Lifetime Roof Systems (913) 393-3008 lifetimeroofsystems.com Rock And Wall Landscape (816) 392-7262 rockandwalllandscape.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Easter Seals Midwest (816) 326-6798 eastersealsmidwest.org Fairway Eye Center (913) 491-9123 fairwayeyecenter.com Meritas Health ATTN: Sarah Brashears (816) 691-2021 meritashealth.com Mosaic Life Care (800) 447-6820 mymosaiclifecare.org

Anu Aesthetics (816) 359-3310 anuaesthetics.com

North Kansas City Hospital (816) 691-2000 clubwkc.com

Conscious Café (816) 492-6779 healthymealsinc.com

Pediatric Care North (816) 587-3200 pediatriccarenorth.com

Michael Barnthouse, MD. Gynecology & Women’s Wellness (816) 941-0700 drbarnthousegyn.com

Weston Family Clinic & Medical Spa (816) 640-2762 wfcmedspa.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

OTHER

Seasonal Concepts (913) 642-4999 seasonalconceptsonline.com

HOME SERVICES

Budget Blinds of the Northland and Kansas City (816) 505-5515 budgetblindskc.com

Meyers Funeral Chapel (816) 741-0251 meyersfuneralchapel.com Savers - Liberty & Northland (816) 792-4477 savers.com

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

Geiger Elite Real Estate Group (816) 721-9400 geigerelitehomes.com Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development (816) 781-7925 huntmidwestkc.com The Rob Ellerman Team Reece & Nichols Realtors (816) 304-4434 therobellermanteam.com Wolfe-Sweeney & Associates LLC (816) 746-2777 wolfesweeney.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE The Rim (816) 883-8996 the-rim.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff (816) 888-7930 mccritekc.com Senior Helpers (816) 455-9300 seniorhelpers.com/kansascitynorth

SPECIALTY SHOPS Heavenly Olive Oils (816) 554-3377 heavenlyoliveoils.com

Patient of the Month For 12-year-old track-running, trumpet-playing, honor student Sydney C., getting braces at Burleson Orthodontics has been an easy and comfortable experience. Sydney and her family have been so happy with the service that her whole family has joined her in orthodontic treatment (excluding the family dog)! Here is what Sydney and her mom have to say about Burleson Orthodontics and having braces...

1.) Why did you choose Burleson for your orthodontic provider? We scheduled a complimentary consultation with Dr. Burleson for Sydney when she was 7 years old and in 2nd grade. She was upset because her fellow classmates were commenting on how her teeth were coming in crooked. Dr. B educated us on the benefits of early orthodontic treatment and Sydney was excited to get braces! 2.) How has your experience with Burleson Orthodontics been? Fabulous! Sydney is finishing up her second phase of treatment. I completed orthodontic treatment as well and soon Sydney’s sister, Molly Grace will be starting as well! We currently live 3.5 hours away from the office and the staff always is eager to accommodate our needs! We are extremely impressed that Dr. B follows all of his patient’s cases even when he is away from the office. 3.) How has your new smile given you more confidence? (i.e. sports, singing, playing an instrument, other opportunities, etc) Look at Sydney’s smile! It is pure confidence! Recently, Sydney got her first instrument, a trumpet. At first she was nervous to play because of her braces but was encouraged by her music instructor and the Burleson Ortho staff and now she is confidently playing her trumpet. 4.) How did you feel about your smile before braces? How do you feel about them now? Sydney has a contagious smile! We feel as a family that Dr. Burleson’s recommendation of early treatment helped Sydney from hiding her beautiful smile and shortened her time in braces overall. We tell all of our friends and family about Burleson Orthodontics!

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Parting Thoughts

The Fine Art of Getting By In Belgium

WORDS AND PICTURE RACHEL MURPHY

o one tells you that when you are a beer or wine lover, you may start to travel in pursuit of your chosen beverage. For a cult beverage, some can make specific trips out to festivals, wineries or distilleries. A couple of years ago, my husband, Aaron, and good friend, Jeff, and I decided to swing by Brussels, Belgium, while we were all in Paris. But as in everything, the words of the The Gambler come in to play--know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. Oh, Kenny. You were never so right. It started out innocently enough. There is a brewery called Cantillion in the heart of Brussels that is known for their small batch sour beers, still brewed in the same equipment that they used 100 years ago and by the same family. It is a pilgrimage that many take if they are in the area. It's amazing to see the process of beer open fermenting and then resting in wooden casks for years before approaching the sweet (or sour) spot where it can become palatable. We booked early tickets on the TGV and it whisked us northward toward beer nirvana. Cantillion was in the gritty, working class area of town. We trekked over and found the brewery, where we were greeted by the granddaughter of the original brewer. We took the self guided tour, tasted samples from the barrels and marveled at how far we had come from when we all met at the Flying Saucer. That should have been the end of a wonderful beer story. But it's not. We made our way to the Grand Place, or central square, had a lovely lunch and Jeff and I went to the chocolate museum. Still a great day, despite both Aaron and Jeff carrying a pack of three 750 ml bottles with them to bring home. We saw the iconic Manekin Pis, the statue of a little boy putting out a fire in a very organic way. We visited a lovely beer bar named Moder Lambic and tried more artisan cheeses and charcuterie. 50

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After realizing that we had booked the last train back to Paris and its departure was still several hours away, we, and I mean I, decided that we couldn't leave without a true Belgian waffle. Aaron suggested Haagen Daaz in the train station. I scoffed. Wasn't Haagen Daaz American? We headed back to the main tourist area, and began our comedy of errors. The first mistake was trying to get a bored Belgian teenager to care about making a waffle. We ordered three, with a variety of toppings like chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream. She handed mine to me, with a ridiculous little fork. As I was trying to cut into it, my elbow slipped and hit the waffle coming out of the window, my husband's, and sent the waffle, and all the chocolate therein, all over his shirt. After a long day of walking and consuming, he stormed off to find something to clean himself off with as Jeff and I stared at each other. Jeff said it best, "I think we broke him." Next came Jeff's turn. As we ate our remade waffles on a small sill in the pedestrian-only street, he set down his phone. And left it. Not intentionally, of course, but it wasn't until we had found another small bistro and bar to relax and recuperate in, did he realize it was gone. We headed back to find it. As the menfolk rushed on ahead, I managed to walk behind a tourist gesturing wildly while telling a story. With an empty water bottle in hand, he threw back his arms and hit me squarely in the face, so hard that my sunglasses flew off my head and I staggered backwards. My exclamation of, 'Are you SERIOUS RIGHT NOW?!" may have outed me as an American. At that moment, I just didn't care. Some cities have an expiration date. Brussels, for us, had one of 4 hours. We stayed for 7. Know when to walk away, know when to run. When in Brussels, get the beer and run.

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