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The Rheinland Restaurant

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The Rheinland Restaurantt

Tony Mancini Elena’s Catering and Carry Out

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Luke Pickett

Ophelia’s Restaurant and Inn

Ernest Castor

The Courthouse Exchange

Belkis Fernandez

Rhonda Shields Paul Doring Fanny Ruis Diamond Bowl

Diamond Bowl

Sabor Latino

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What’s cooking on the Square Historic area offers wide range of culinary choices

By Sandy Turner The Examiner A young couple steps up to the 10Downtown Independence offers a diverse selection of eating establishments, each one having it’s own unique characteristics and mouth watering menu choices. With so much to see and do, you will never have to skip a meal or beverage when visiting the Independence Square.

Cafe Verona

Italian dining at it’s finest, Café Verona, led by Chef Sean Leventhal, offers an atmosphere that will stimu-

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late the senses. From the fresh aroma of classic Italian dishes to inspirational art, Café Verona offers an escape from the Midwest to the romance of Italy.

Chef Leventhal began his career as an intern working with French chefs in Baltimore City and presents crowdpleasing specials every Friday and Saturday night as well as daily pasta specials.

Menu items range from Pesto Gnocchi with Grilled Ribeye to Italian Panini Sandwiches and Jumbo Shrimp Scampi. Enjoy fresh salad choices such as Herb Grilled Salmon Panzanella or Cranberry and Walnut Spinach with the soup of the day or appetizers such as Sicilian Artichoke Dip or Verona Toasted Ravioli.

Café Verona is located at 206 W. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.cafeveronarestaurant. com. Serving hours are MondayThursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Courthouse Exchange

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Considered a local hang out for everyone from politicians to blue-collar workers, The Courthouse Exchange has been serving fine burgers and beer since 1899. Head Chef Ernest Castor prepares hand-breaded fried tenderloins that will not only fill your plate but your appetite as well and for the past five years has led the kitchen team to a reputation of serving homemade, delicious meals.

From sandwiches to appetizers to entrees, The Courthouse Exchange has a menu full of opportunities while being surrounded by a piece of history.

Some of the “court specialties”

include shrimp or fisherman’s platters or classics such as a Judge’s Club, Bailiff’s Fried Chicken or Roast Beef Open-Faced Sandwich. Enjoy homemade desserts such as chocolate fudge cake or bread pudding. Tuesday nights are Taco Night featuring tacos for just 75 cents each.

The Courthouse Exchange is located at 113 W. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.courthouseexchange.com. Visit them Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dave’s Bakery and Deli

For the past 26 years Chef and owner Pete Lee has been providing the community with freshly baked pastries, breads and a menu full of breakfast and lunch homemade meals.

As a testament to the delectable foods found at Dave’s, Lee has received letters from across the country from travelers who have enjoyed not only the food, but also the warm and welcoming hospitality.

Breakfast foods range from donuts to biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, bacon and hash browns. The lunch crowd can choose from sandwiches made from homemade deli bread such as ham, turkey, roast beef as well as hamburgers, barbecue beef and ham, chicken, Reuben’s and tenderloin steak. Soups, salads and plenty of side orders are also available. Sweet treats include ice cream, cookies, brownies, floats, malts and sundaes.

Dave’s is located at 214 W Maple and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Diamond Bowl

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Besides offering eight lanes open

for bowling, Diamond Bowl has a menu full of appetizing foods for lunch and dinner. Chefs Rhonda Shields and Paul Doring offer tantalizing appetizer options such as Chili Cheese Fries, Funnel Cake Fries, Southwest Egg Rolls, Popcorn Chicken and Loaded Potato Wedges. Entrees include Parmesan Chicken Tenders, Diamond Club Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Salmon Sandwich, Turkey BLT, many variations of hamburgers, cooked to perfection as well as soup and salads.

Shields, who has been at Diamond Bowl for the past 20 years, encourages patrons to stop in for a home cooked meal, regardless of whether or not bowling is your cup of tea.

Diamond Bowl is located at 218 N. Osage Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.diamond-bowl.com.

Visit them Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Sunday from Noon to 9 p.m.

Elena’s Catering and Carry Out

The father, daughter chef team, Tony and Elena Mancini, are expand-

ing their homemade meal service as they increase their storefront to include a sit down dining experience along with their already established carryout and catering.

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portraits of the past

Marshall James Peacock

Written by Ted W. Stillwell Independence was wild in its early days, but it had never dealt with anyone as wild as Jim Crow Chiles. Chiles came from a good family but rode with the Bushwhackers during the war and was never able to settle back into a respectable lifestyle afterwards. He was married to Harry Truman’s Aunt Sarah, the daughter of Solomon Young. They had one half blind son who was probably the only person in town who liked Jim Crow Chiles. His daddy was his hero, even if he was the meanest person to ever walk the streets of the Independence Square.

The Crow had the whole town living in fear whenever he was around. He had a nasty habit of riding his black stallion, named John Morgan, across the square shooting out window lights in the middle of the night. Women would hide their faces in their shawls and scurry on by.

All of the African Americans feared for their life, and with just cause. The town marshal was afraid to face the Crow; because even under the influence of whisky, he was deadly accurate with his two dragoon pistols.

Then along came James Peacock campaigning for town marshal. Peacock vowed to rid the town of Jim Crow Chiles if elected. That was a brave statement, but then Peacock was a brave man.

Peacock had followed General Donophan down to Mexico. His long weary march, the fevers, and his dysentery were part of the price this country paid for the great Southwest. Then he loaded salt, corn meal, and salt pork into a prairie schooner and followed the trail of the forty-niners to California. Could the rough life he led on those two adventures have given him the courage he needed to face down the guns of Jim Crow Chiles.

Peacock won the election with the understanding that he would be required to remove this scourge from society. Up until this time no man had the courage to even file a complaint;

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but now with a new marshal, a formal complaint was filed and the word went out the marshal was going to arrest Jim Crow Chiles. The Crow got wind of this and sent word to the marshal that he would kill him on sight. The marshal strapped on his gun belt and set out for the square. He stopped only once and that was to order his young son to go back home.

The boy pretended to obey, but was right back on the marshals heels as he entered the square.

Peacock turned the southwest corner by the old Chrisman Sawyer Bank just as The Crow stepped in front of the drug store with his half blind boy just behind him.

Four shots immediately rang out, both men and both boys hit the ground. Chiles and his son were both dead, Peacock and his son was severely wounded but both were still alive. Peacock had simply been faster on the draw.

The loafers around the square all scurried for safety when the shots rang out, but when the dust settled the crowds gathered. The Africans began to chant hosanna’s and everyone else began to dance and cheer.

A collection was taken up to buy fireworks and the party was on. Marshal Peacock had rid the town of that awful Jim Crow Chiles.

Peacock was bothered the rest of his life with a bullet in his back, but became the local hero and was re-elected marshal for two more terms. In 1882 he was elected Mayor of Independence and was the first mayor to have six miles of wooden sidewalks built. In 1894 he was appointed judge of the police court.

The preacher who taught Jim Crow Chiles the Ten Commandments laid him to rest beside his half blind boy in a Buckner cemetery.

Ref: Back in Independence, Mary Paxton Keeley Columnist Ted W. Stillwell is available to speak before any club, church, civic, senior, or school groups.

To reach Ted W. Stillwell send e-mail to teddystillwell@yahoo.com or call him at 816-461-4195.

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Ted Stillwell is a local artist, author, and historian that frequently contributes to The Examiner.

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‘Round The Square Independence

SQUARE

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ART & WINE WALK JUNE 2011

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The Keeping Room/Gateway 213

Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100

Mockingbird Home Furnishings 108

Pharaoh Theater 114

Serendipity 211 Scandinavia Place 209 The Inn at Ophelia’s & Ophelia’s Restaurant 201

PARKING 6

Portrait Gallery 124

W. KANSAS Log Courthouse 107

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Salon 208 109 Corporate CopyPrint 111 Studio on Main 123

PARKING

N. LYNN

Whispering Winds 121 Allin’s Taxidermy 127 Peddler’s 141 Santa Fe Glass 145

Main St. Coffee 107

S. LYNN

Elena’s 120

S. MAIN

Uztabz Antiques Collectibles 118

Desk Top Office Products 101

Sabor Latino 111

E. LEXINGTON

Western Army Store 103

Game Cafe 107

Primary Colors 109

Taxidermy 123 Courthouse Exchange 113

Be Here Now 205

50 Plus Pharmacy 211

National Frontier Trails Museum Chicago-Alton Railroad Depot The Bingham-Waggoner Estate 2 Blocks

S. LIBERTY

1 Hawthorn Place

S. OSAGE

Hawthorn A Bed & Breakfast 2 Miles

B&G Computers 106

PARKING

The Courthouse www.independencesquare.com

Nanny’s Place 104

Antiques on the Square 101

W. LEXINGTON Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium 5 Blocks 1001 W. Walnut Englewood Arts District 2 Miles

City Hall

The Emporium

N. MAIN

Gilbert Whitney & Co 104

See PAGE 7, 8 & 9 for business listings.

E. MAPLE

N. LIBERTY

Cafe Verona 206

Big John’s Corner Bar 213 Randal’s for Hair 209 Elizabeth Henry 208

Just for You 210

PARKING

N. OSAGE

Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block 405 W. Lexington

Sermon Center 1 Block 201 N. Dodgion

Knitcraft Yarnshop 215

W. MAPLE

PARKING

Shoco Aluminum 317

PARKING

Truman Home 3 Blocks 219 N. Delaware St.

1859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum 217

Rheinland’s Restaurant 208

Gold Dust Treasures 220 Dave’s Bakery & Deli 214 Lauren Scott Hair Design Company 212 Direct Casket Outlet 210 Square Pizza 208 Uptown Boutique 200

Higher Ground Hotel 3 Blocks 200 N. Delaware St.

Police Station

Truman Home Visitor’s Center 223

Pioneer Trails Pickup

Just Taffy 204 Designer’s Avenue Upholstery 202

Metro Bus Stop

E. TRUMAN

PARKING

Lily Wolfgang 206 Shop & Pawn 211

Diamond Bowl 218 Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology 214

W. TRUMAN

PARKING

Independence Economic Development 1 Mile 201 N. Forest Ave.

PARKING

PARKING

WhistleStop T-Shirts 107

Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman

Wild About Harry 104

Truman Library/ Museum 1 Mile 500 W. 24 Hwy

Vaile Mansion 1 Mile 1500 N. Liberty Farmer’s Market Corner Truman & Main

Greg’s Lock & Key 1/2 Block 112 S. Memorial Dr.

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Where to eat, shop & play…

Antiques and Collectibles

PRIMARY COLORS

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106 www.primarycolorsgallery.com Art gifts, supplies and classes

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BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

THE KEEPING ROOM

Corporate copy print

111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535 Antiques in the Emporium Building

213 N. Main • (816) 833-1693 Antiques inside the Gateway Building

SERENDIPITY

211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161 Antiques and nostalgia

UZTABZ ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100 Everything imaginable

111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400 www.corporatecopyprint.com Copy, print and creative services

DESK TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS

101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620 www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.com Office products and furniture

INDEP. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 210 W. Truman Road • (816) 252-4745 www.independencechamber.org Business organization

INDEP. COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777 www.ICED.org Business development

INDEP. SQUARE ASSOCIATION

111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065 www.theindependencesquare.com Inside Corporate Copyprint

ENTERTAINMENT

“Truman Grandview Farm”

DIAMOND BOWL

218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003 www.diamond-bowl.com Bowling lanes

GAME CAFÉ

ART & CREATIVE SERVICES FREELAND PHOTOGRAPHY

115 N. Main • (816) 836-1192 www.freelandphotography.com Images that tell a story

PORTRAIT GALLERY

124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400 www.portraitinc.com Portrait photography

107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529 www.playgamecafe.com Role playing & board games

s ’ r e h t a F GreDat ay Gift!

PHAROAH THEATER

114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555 www.pharoahtheater.com Movie theather

213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment

John Taylor

June 18 from Noon - 3PM

IMPORTED GIFTS & FOODS

FOOD & DRINK BIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR

Book Signing by

209 N. Main • On Historic Independence Square (816) 461-6633 • Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-3

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CAFE VERONA

206 W. Lexington • (816) 833-0044 www.cafeveronarestaurant.com Italian inspired cuisine

CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN

100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046 www.clintonssodafountain.com

COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE

113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344 www.courthouseexchange.com Fine burgers & beer since 1899

DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI

214 W Maple Avenue • (816) 461-0756 Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats

ELENA’S CATERING

120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977 www.elenascatering.com BBQ and Italian

MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE

107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388 www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN

201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com Eclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

SQUARE PIZZA

INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL 111 E. Maple • (816) 325-7000 www.ci.independence.mo.us

HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY Adam & eve college of cosmetology

214 N. Osage • (816) 252-0202 www.adamandevecosmetology.com Cosmetology School

JUST FOR YOU

208 W. Lexington Avenue • (816) 254-4777 Nail & Hair Salon

LAUREN SCOTT HAIR DESIGN CO. 212 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 836-2660 Haircuts and design

RANDAL’S FOR HAIR

209 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-4689 Hair salon

SALON 208

109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303 www.salon208.com Hair, nails and spa services

HEALTH & FITNESS 50 PLUS PHARMACY

208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929 www.squarepizzasquared.com Pizza

211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546 Pharmacy & health goods

THE RHEINLAND RESTAURANT

104 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 252-7744 Tea, smoothies, shakes & more

208 N. Main • (816) 461-5383 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com Authentic German cuisine

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GOVERNMENT

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NANCY’S PLACE

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Downtown Independence PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS

ELIZABETH HENRY 208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300

139 E. Lexington • (816) 254-6855 www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.com Cycling & fitness for the entire family

STUDIO ON MAIN

123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139 facebook.com/studioonmain Pilates, yoga, spinning & more

HISTORIC 107 W. Kansas St. • (816) 321-7111 Historic courthouse

bingham-waggoner estate

313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491 www.bwestate.org Historic home and museum

CHICAGO-ALTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955 Historic railroad depot

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM

1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org World headquarters, temple & auditorium

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEMPLE

201 S. River • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org Museum, bookstore, sanctuary and more

NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM 318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575 www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm Historic Frontier trails museum and store

pioneer trails adventures (See ad this page)

TRUMAN HOME

219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm President Harry Truman’s home

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106 E. Walnut • (816) 252-9909 www.blueandgrey.com Civil war books & other related items

gilbert whitney & co.

CRAIG JONES TAXIDERMY

104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567 www.gilbertwhitney.net Specialty groceries & kitchenware

123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013 Game heads, birds, tanning

LILY WOLFGANG

202 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3075 Upholstery specialist

KNITCRAFT YARN SHOP

1859 JAIL, MARSHAL’S HOME/MUSEUM

217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892 www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html Historic jail, home and museum

Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822 www.lilywolfgang.com A mishmash boutique

1827 log courthouse

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TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER

223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm Ticket & information center

TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200 www.trumanlibrary.org Presidential library & museum

VAILE MANSION

1500 N. Liberty • (816) 325-7430 www.vailemansion.org Historic home

UPTOWN BOUTIQUE 200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 www.uptownboutique.bzfs.com Women’s Designer Clothing

WILD ABOUT HARRY 104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100 www.wildaboutharryind.com Men’s accessories & furnishings

SPECIALITY Allin’s Taxidermy & Archery 127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

B&G COMPUTERs

LODGING Hawthorn - a bed & breakfast

BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE

106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663 Computer repair

DESIGNER’S AVENUE UPHOLSTERY

DIRECT CASKET OUTLET 210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979

www.directcasketoutlet.net Reduced cost caskets

GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS 213 N. Main • (816)252-5111 Jackets, award patches & pins

GOLD DUST TREASURES 220 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 254-4500 Gifts and novelities

GREG’S LOCK & KEY

112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639 www.gregslock.com Lock and key service

JOE’S SHOE & BOOT REPAIR

405 W Lexington • (816) 461-1555 Shoe and boot repair

JUST TAFFY

1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607 www.hawthornbb.com Half mile west of the Englewood Arts District

204 N. Liberty • (816) 254-2450 www.justtaffy.com Taffy, fudge and other yummies

HIGHER GROUND hotel 200 N. Delaware • (816) 836-0292 www.highergroundhotel.com

MOCKINGBIRD HOME FURNISHINGS

Across the street from the Truman Home

108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005 www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com New and vintage items

the inn at ophelia’s

SANTA FE GLASS

201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com/welcome The only lodging directly on the Square in Independence

145 E. Lexington • (816) 254-5515 www.santafeglass.net Automotive • Residential • Commercial

RETAIL

209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633 European gifts and more

BE HERE NOW

205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819 www.b-here-now.com Home decor & design center Discover Downtown Independence

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fection barbeque and slow cooked meats have landed them catering opportunities at the Truman Library as well as many other city functions.

Menu items include purchasing meat by the pound, and sandwich options such as brisket, pulled pork or burnt end, turkey, ham, meatball and chicken breast parmesan. Other entrees include penne pasta with red sauce or meatballs, a variety of wraps, soups, salads, chicken strips, tacos, and sweet treats.

Along with the expansion, Elena’s will also be offering homemade breakfast items including homemade biscuits and gravy.

Elena’s is located at 120 S. Main Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.elenascatering.com.

Visit them Sunday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ophelia’s Restaurant and Inn

Experience a fine dining experience for brunch, lunch or dinner at

Ophelia’s Restaurant and Inn. Led by Head Chef Luke Pickett, trained at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Ophelia’s offers dinner entrees such as Lavender Crusted Ahi Tuna, Soft Shell Crab,

Chateaubriand Spiedini, Rib Eye Steak, Lamb Chops, Seared Duck Breast or Alaska Halibut.

Brunch menu items served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. include items such as Steak and Eggs, Seared Salmon, Apple French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy and Belgian Waffles. Lunch offers soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches such as Crab Cake, Dill Crusted Salmon, Ophelia’s Club, Chicken Salad and Grilled Steak Tenderloins.

Ophelia’s is located at 201 N. Main.

The entire menu can be viewed at www.opheliasind.com. Visit them Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Rheinland Restaurant

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Experience authentic German Cuisine, made fresh by Chefs Kenneth

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SEUF’S GUITARS

143 E. Lexington • (816) 833-8308 www.seufsrepair.com Guitars: repair and custom built

WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS

107 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880 www.WhistleStopTshirts.com T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more

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SHOP & PAWN

211 N Osage Street • (816) 254-0022 www.shopandpawn.com Pawn shop

THE CRAFT SHOP

111 N. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191 In the Emporium Building Affordable handmade crafts

WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST

121 E. Lexington • (816) 461-7274 Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more

Since 1949

Robbins and David Hammon at the Rheinland Restaurant.

Enjoy dinner entrée options such as Jaegerschnitzel, a lightly bread pork or veal cutlet topped with mushroom sauce, or Schnitzel a la Holstein, a breaded pork cutlet topped with a fried egg along with side orders such as German Sauerkraut, Spatzle, and cold or Hot German Potato Salad.

A variety of sandwich choices include the Rheinland Burger, a German style ground chuck and spices, topped with Swiss cheese or Tessiner Garlic and Herb Chicken, Reuben and

The Bavarian Lover, a thick slice of German loaf, topped with sauerkraut.

The Rheinland Restaurant is located at 208 N. Main. The entire menu can be viewed at www.rheinlandrestaurant.com. Visit them Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live entertainment on Saturday evenings.

Sunday and Monday hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sabor Latino

Owner and Chef Fanny Ruis, along with Chef Belkis Fernandez, offers

“to-go” food from various countries in Central and South America, made fresh from Sabor Latino.

Taste the flavors from countries such as Honduras with a Baleada, a wheat floured tortilla filled with fried beans, cheese and cream or the Arepa, a corn meal patty filled with different meats, cheeses, beans and cream.

Other menu items include Honduran Tamales, and Fruit Batidos (real fruit shakes).

Ruis is excited to offer the public a chance to taste these dishes, made with fresh ingredients she purchases at the city market each day and menu choices for under $5.00. Every Friday, a special dish is prepared from a different country.

Sabor Latino is located at 111 E. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.saborlatinomeals. com. Visit them Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Storm Doors • Windows Screened-in Porches • Car Ports

317 W. Maple 816-252-8130

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Calendar of Events

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SPECIAL EVENTS — Truman Trolley May - Thur. Fr. and Sat June - Mon–Sat. Corner of Truman and Main Ride all day $1.00 Numerous stops at historical sites Reservations: 816-512-5555 www.visitindependence.com

24TH ANTIQUE AND CRAFT FAIR 125 crafts and antique dealers July 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate 313 W. Pacific Admission: Free Tours of the Mansion available 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the regular fee.

For more information contact: Shireen McLaughlin at 816-461-3491

36TH ANNUAL JUDGED MEMBERS’ SHOW Presented by the Independenc Art Association, Inc. June 17-24 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Opening Reception: June 17 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Primary Colors Gallery 109 Lexington Avenue www.primarycolorsgallery.com

Portrait Drawing @ Primary Colors Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 per 2 hr class, supplies included www.primarycolorsgallery.com Englewood Art Walk 10900 E. Winner Rd. Every 3rd Friday of the Month 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performers www.englewoodartwalk.com

1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum 217 N. Main www.jchs.org

Free Moonlight Movies Every Thursday June 23 Cars June 30 Yogi Bear July 7 Field of Dreams July 14 Toy Story 3 July 21 Gnomeo & Juliet Pharaoh Theater Parking Lot Corner of Liberty and Maple Movie starts at dusk - 9:00 pm www.freemoonlightmovies.com

“stella luna” puppet show Saturday, June 25 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Location: Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner in Englewood $5 includes museum admission 816-833-9777.

LEARN TO LOVE SUSHI Join us while we learn the technique of rolling sushi.

Tues., June 28 6:00 -8:00 PM $40 per person Location: Gilbert, Whitney & Co. For more info or to sign up - 816-836-0567 www.gilbertwhitney.com June 16, 2011

Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Visitors Center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929 Visitors Center Open Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Truman Home: 219 N. Delaware www.npd.gov/hstr

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years March 10 – September 8 Steamboats to Steam Engines: George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879 www.trumanlibrary.org

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL FATHERS! Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years March 10 – September 8 Steamboats to Steam Engines: George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879 www.trumanlibrary.org

“Summer Fantasy” Performance highlight the works of students in the Children’s Theatre.

Friday, June 24 7:30 PM Location: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.) $2 adults, $1 children (816) 325-7370

National Frontier Trails Museum Museum Open Daily Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sun day12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Special workshops & presentations throughout the month. www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM

1827 Log Courthouse 107 W. Kansas Ave Open April-October Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

816-325-7431 Pioneer Trails Adventures Oral History Tours Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com

SOUNDS ON THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES July 14 Rain Dogs July 21 Trampled Under Foot July 28 LipRiddle 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Admission: Free Pharaoh Theater Parking Lot Corner of Liberty and Maple 816-325-7370

ONGOING EVENTS — Live Music @ Main Street Coffee House Open Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

107 S. Main — www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com

The Bingham-Waggoner Estate Historic Tours Daily from April 1st – October 31st Mon.-Sat,: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• Sun.: 1:00 p.m.-4 p.m. www.bwestate.org

Hazelle Rollins Puppetry Museum at the Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner Rd. in Englewood Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Puppet Shows on Most Weekends www.hazelle.org

The Vaile Mansion April 1- October 31 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.vailemansion.org/Welcome

Taffy making demonstration on An antique taffy machine Every Sunday at Just Taffy 204 N. Liberty

Chicago – Alton Depot April through October Sunday — 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 9:30 - 4:30 New exhibits monthly www.chicagoalton1879depot.org

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Independence Farmers’ & Craft Market Independence Square corner of Truman & Main

Wednesday

5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • June - October

Saturday

5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • May - October

Hartman’s Heritage Community Market

Little Blue Parkway & Jackson Drive (between World Market and Dress Barn)

Tuesday

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM • June - September

Sunday

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • June - September

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