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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Jeron Traphagan | jeron.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com Zach Traphagan | zach.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com

A Nation United DEAR FRIENDS, The world has changed. We are experiencing history in a way that none of us could have anticipated three months ago. As I type this, we are two weeks into our stay at home order. I haven’t been to Target in nearly a month. I spent my birthday at home with my family but not my parents for the first time in 40 years. We picked up Thai food (thanks, Spices!) and enjoyed each other at home. It was lovely but not what anyone expected.

MANAGING EDITOR

Rachel Murphy | rmurphy@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

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Emily Stout CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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In the nearly nine years that I’ve overseen Northland Lifestyle, I’ve never had an issue like this. We were able to shoot one story before the lockdown, and I’m so glad that I got to spend an hour talking to the inspiring and determined Brandy Reed. Other than that, this issue is made up of YOU. Your businesses, your photos, your tenacity, and your drive are the soul of this issue. So the May issue looks a little different but that’s not a bad thing. As we all struggle to adjust to the new standard (homeschooling, anyone?), we’ve discovered the complex interweavings of our neighborhoods. We are an area made of compassionate, kind people that are all doing what we can to keep each other safe.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

There are silver linings in our current situation. Life is simpler now. Entertainment is

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

walking with the dogs and kids. We’ve talked to our neighbors (from a safe distance).

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

We’ve started projects that always seemed to get pushed to the side in favor of the more

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pressing ‘busy-ness’ at hand. My life has condensed to the essence of what’s import-

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ant--relationships and time. Nothing else really matters.

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Thank you to the people working so that I can have those privileged revelations--nurses, doctors, firefighters, police, EMTs, teachers, pastors, grocery workers, transit professionals, delivery drivers, and all of the other members of the invisible infrastructure of our society. You are true heroes and I thank you. And thank you to those of you that are doing your part and staying home. Together we are stronger, and we will overcome this challenge. Stay safe,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 14 Brandy Reed Keeps Fighting Local mom and scientist fights cancer

24 Women Who Mean Business These five women are working hard to make their mark

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30 Faces of the Northland The Northland is coming together to show our strength and resilience

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Giving Back

Inspired By

Localâ€™s Choice

20 DIY 30 Our Town 42 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Expressions Art Exhibit Opening On March 6. The Whole Person hosted Expressions Art Exhibit. The opening night hosted more than 500 people to view art created by people with disabilities. The evening also included a silent auction and DJ. The gallery will now travel pending spaces reopening. For future locations, visit TheWholePerson.org/expressions.

Saint Luke's Hospital School Night Out for SPOT The Children’s SPOT of Saint Luke’s Hospital celebrated its 40th anniversary on February 29, 2020, with School Night Out for SPOT. The event was held at Plexpod Westport Commons. DJ Kirby provided the tunes while guests were treated to delicious creative cafeteria inspired foods and beverages. Over $190,000 was raised to help kids with developmental delays and disabilities meet critical milestones.

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GIVING BACK

Grace Under Pressure NORTH STAR BABY GRACE SUPPORTS MOTHERS WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

TWO PINK LINES. Never have such small

When members of the Buckner United

indicators meant such monumental change

Method Church saw an uptick in teen preg-

in someone’s life. For those hoping for a

nancies in their community, they answered

baby, those lines spark exuberance. For

the need by creating Baby Grace. Since

many others, panic is the result. When that

2008, they have used the organization

baby arrives, no matter what the initial

as a means to meet the physical needs of

reaction, the result is the same--an uphill

underprivileged parents while spreading the

battle to feed, clothe, and care for a precious

good news of the Gospel. Twelve years and

human life.

20 chapters later, their mission has spread throughout the Kansas City metro area.

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North Star United Methodist Church joined the ranks in 2011 as an outreach of their youth group. Baby Grace aims to meet the basic needs of parents--clothing, diapers, books, and when possible, larger equipment like cribs or strollers. To do this, they host quarterly Open House events that allow caregivers to come and pick out items for free. There’s no registration or qualification needed—only the willingness to ask for help. North Star Baby Grace is spearheaded by North Star members Beth Whitton and Lisa Henderson. What began as a youth outreach has been embraced by the congregation as a whole. “As the ministry has grown, we’ve found that there are all sorts of families that need help. There’s no age limit. As we’ve seen the opioid epidemic grow in our area, we are seeing more grandparents that are raising their grandchildren. We’ve helped some foster families that have received children that have needs,” says Henderson. Henderson says that one of the things that set Baby Grace apart is the lack of qualifications to receive aid. People have come from as far away as Atchison, KS, sometimes, says Henderson, to retain anonymity. “It’s very difficult to ask for help, and we appreciate how hard that must be. We don’t ask where they are from anymore. We just ask their names and what they need,” says Henderson. North Star Baby Grace finds resources in many places. They volunteer with the Just Between Friends consignment sale and are allowed to take what doesn’t sell to distribute for their open houses. While the current COVID-19 situation has shut down Open Houses for the foreseeable future due to lack of resources to distribute, Henderson and her team have found other ways to serve. Now, diaper drive-thrus are helping parents. The organization has forged relationships with a diaper manufacturer that allows them to purchase diapers at a discounted rate. They also take donations from Kylie’s Gift in conjunction with the Saint Luke’s Hospital Foundation. An annual wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser at Belvoir Winery each February funds the majority of the diaper costs, in addition to individual donations. Now, Henderson says that her idle hands have a purpose. Diapers are repackaged into packs of 30. Along with diapers, the team is handing out children’s Bibles that present the stories in a kid-friendly way. “My kids are grown now, so when we are all stuck at home, I have something to do--I can always repackage diapers,” she laughs. “I would love to do more, but right now, we are trying to focus on the necessities.” For more information, visit BabyGrace.org or Facebook.com/NorthStar-Baby-Grace. If you’d like to contribute to the diaper fund, please mail donations to North Star Baby Grace, 11250 N Eastern Ave, Kansas City, MO 64156. CityLifestyle.com/Northland

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KEEP FIGHTING

INSPIRED BY

LOT OF THINGS THAT WOULD STAND OUT--HER MEGAWATT SMILE, HER INFECTIOUS LAUGH, OR HER STARK, DOWN TO EARTH HONESTY. She’s a wife, a mother, a scientist, and a realtor. She’s also a breast cancer survivor. While many have a connection to someone that has fought this disease, Reed’s discovery of her diagnosis was unique. After giving birth to her son, Jaxson, five years ago, Reed returned to work at the Environmental Protection Agency, where she is an environmental protection specialist. She was lucky to have a friend that had also returned to work after birth and coordinated their daily pumping breaks. “I had noticed some discomfort in my left breast, but I didn’t know if it was mastitis or something feeding related. Jax was my first child, so I was still learning. I mentioned it to my friend, and she urged me to see my OB/GYN about it. I figured it would clear up on my its, but she kept pestering me about it, and I finally went,” says Reed. Reed has a family history of cancer, so she had already had a mammogram at the age of 29. Now, after ruling out a clogged duct or mastitis, her doctor sent her for another one at age 31. She was sent immediately to the Breast Center at Saint Luke’s on the Plaza. After some unusual imaging, they sent her for ultrasound in her right breast, rather than the left. An ultrasound led to a biopsy. Which led to a diagnosis. At the age of 31, Reed was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer. It was localized to the milk ducts in the right breast and spread from the nipple to the armpit. It came as a shock. 14

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“II thought I was too young for this. I led a healthy lifestyle; I had a great pregnancy. No one else in my family had it so young. I was shocked,” says Reed. Because of the wide area that cancer effected, Reed was advised to have a mastectomy. To be proactive, she opted to have a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. At that point, chemo hadn’t been prescribed. A month after her mastectomy, the doctors had a different idea. “I was a month out from surgery; it had gone well. Then they tell me that cancer had moved from my milk ducts to the breast tissue and because it moved, now they recommended chemo. I was floored. I thought we were finished with the mastectomy, one and done, and I could move on with my life,” says Reed. She had 16 sessions of chemotherapy, finishing a week before her son’s first birthday. “The vain me was mad. I lost my hair. I had only been married a year and a half. I just had a baby. I was hormonal and vulnerable. But the staff, the nurses, the care team were amazing. I didn’t get sick. And when we finished, we had a huge birthday celebration for Jaxson’s birthday,” says Reed. After her stint in chemo, Reed opted not to get her ovaries removed. Reed yearned for a second baby, but husband, Jerron, didn’t want to risk it. “I really wanted to try for a girl, but my cancer was estrogen-driven. Jerron just said, why risk it? And people have suggested a surrogate, but to do that, you have to go through the same hormone surge. So I really struggled with that,” says Reed. “I think back to that: could I have had my eggs frozen? But that wasn’t my mindset then. The priority was just to get cancer out of my body and move on. There was a lot of information coming at me at one time. I was hormonal. I was freaked out,” says Reed. Now that Jaxson is almost six, she’s at peace with the decision. She says he seems pretty happy being in the spotlight. With a combo of cancer-inhibiting drugs, Reed was put into early menopause. She thought she was out of the woods as her fifth anniversary loomed on the calendar. Then, in November, the other shoe dropped. “I felt like the people’s champ; I beat cancer! But then four and a half years out, I didn’t. I was just so angry,” she says. The new diagnoses came after feeling pressure in her chest. She wondered if her implants had flipped the wrong way, so she checked in with her plastic surgeon. After an MRI, they found a tumor on her sternum. Now, her cancer has metastasized; it is now considered bone cancer. 16

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DID YOU KNOW? 9 OUT OF 10 The tumor was small, so she underwent five radiation treatments on two lymph

Children Exhibit Sleep Disordered Breathing Symptoms

nodes and the tumor itself, which is inoperable. It did shrink, and a scan in February came back clear. “I think my biggest concern is Jaxson. He’s older now. When I was first diagnosed, he was four months old. He didn’t have a clue. He knows what’s going on now, but he doesn’t really know the depth of it. And I haven’t really told him. We just try to maintain a normal life,” says Reed. Reed credits her husband for buoying her

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spirits. “I feel like I’m the Debbie Downer, and he’s the optimist. He’s been very positive and supportive throughout,” says Reed. Now, the couple has plans to develop a nonprofit to celebrate survivorship. Kicks for Boobs will eventually be a sneaker ball. “We love to host parties, and his idea was to have a black-tie gala, but where everyone wears formal wear and their sneakers.

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KILEE NICKELS KILEE NICKELS IS A KANSAS CITY NATIVE AND THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF NICKEL & SUEDE. She and her husband live in Liberty with their five boys, ages 10-2. You may also know her from her style blog, ONE little MOMMA. Between running a rapidly growing business and running after five very fast little boys, there’s not a lot of room for much else. But when she does get a spare minute Kilee loves to attend concerts with her husband, eat ice cream cookie sandwiches, and rip inspiration pages out of magazines.

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PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

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E O O W W M N H ME A N THESE FIVE WOMEN ARE WORKING HARD TO MAKE THEIR MARK

THEY SAY THAT BEHIND EVERY GREAT MAN STANDS A GREAT WOMAN. That's all well and good, but this month, we want to shine a light on women that are standing up for themselves. Meet the women who mean business, even when business is closed during a pandemic. They need our support now more than ever.

DANA LOVEL AND, D.D. S . KEARNEY DENTAL AND HIGHLAND DENTAL WHAT’S YOUR MISSION? I am a dentist at Kearney Dental and Highland Dental. Kearney Dental is a new office that opened just a little over a year ago. There are a lot of smaller towns surrounding Kansas City north with very little access to dental care, so we just wanted to bring a closer option for that growing area of Missouri. Highland Dental is an established practice in Liberty, MO. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE THIS YEAR? Going through the COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to our daily routine. We are not the only business impacted by the pandemic, but it has been a trying time. On the bright side, our team remains healthy, and this time off has allowed us to take a break from the past year of continuous work and will refresh us for when we can return to work full time again. GIVEN A FREE FRIDAY NIGHT, WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? Friday nights are usually dinner date nights at my household. I don’t know why, but we usually end up going to a Mexican restaurant. Something about chips and salsa after a long week just makes sense.

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DANIELLE KOHLER AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

WHAT’S YOUR MISSION? I am an Agency owner for American Family Insurance, Danielle Kohler Agency LLC. I was in the process of finishing up my Business Management degree and was very interested in Real Estate. Even as a small child, I loved houses and loved the thought of working for myself. While in college, I started working in an agency as a customer service representative, and from that experience, I knew I would love to be a business owner and do it on my own. So that’s what I did. HOW HAVE YOU RISEN TO THE CHALLENGE OF THE STAY IN PLACE ORDER? I, along with our two team members, work from home. We can answer calls just as if someone is calling our agency. We can do zoom/skype calls to review quotes. We have electronic signature options for our home, auto, or life insurance; therefore, we don’t have to meet in person. WHO ARE YOUR TEAMMATES? My team starts with my Husband, Darnell Kohler. He supports me in what I want to do, and I appreciate that! I have two children, my son Kayden is nine and my daughter Kember is seven. I love to be able to show them the tools it takes to succeed in life--Have a positive attitude, work hard, love what you do, and it’s easy, and be around and work with great people. My agency currently has two team members, Jessica and Tom. Without my team members, I wouldn’t be able to run the agency successfully, nor would we be able to grow.

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M I N D Y H A R T AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH PR CHICK, EXPRESSIVE, EUREKA LAWNS

WHAT’S YOUR MISSION? PR Chick is a full-service PR firm, providing counsel and services to businesses and organizations on anything that impacts how the consumer sees their business. Expressive is a dream 30 years in the making. As a musician and artist, I always wanted a place of exploration and expression. Kathy Ragan (my business partner) and I had the same dream, and we leaped. We provide art and music classes, private lessons, individual sessions, parties, jam sessions, rehearsal spaces, and even recording for vocal, instrumentals, or podcasts. We do a lot in a small space! Eureka Lawns- My husband and I own this business together. Of course, I am just the back office in this one, and he gets to be the one interacting with the world. WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO DINE IN THE NORTHLAND? Paul and Jack’s Tavern is our “Cheers.” Just order an Amberite or a Cheesecake Shot and Prime Rib on the first Friday of the month. Sakae Sushi in Parkville is my favorite sushi place in town. I’ve known Sam for over 20 years, and it is amazing!. Tasty Thai is another guilty pleasure- Gra Pra Nua and Thai Beef Jerky just make me happy- or Chicken Pho! Lastly, American Fusion Cafe. I just let Chef Tito decide and am never disappointed. He even taught me to make ceviche!

SANDRA ZUERCHER CREPE KC WHAT’S YOUR MISSION? My family and I grew up on Romanian crepes. My mom would always whip up a batch for any occasion. She is the most generous and hospitable person I know; she always made sure no one left hungry. We would have this huge stack in front of us and everyone around the table just talking and enjoying each other’s company. After moving to the Northland, we wanted to keep that atmosphere going, so Crepe KC is because of her, my mom. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE AND TRIUMPH THIS YEAR? So far, the greatest triumph we’ve had this year is the response to our opening. We were (and still are) just overwhelmed with the love and support from this community. We’ve grown so much faster than we expected, and we’re so excited to keep growing and serving our community. We had to close the shop for a few weeks due to the mandatory stay at home order, but we wanted to make sure we were protecting our staff and the people around us. It was difficult to close during that time, especially having just opened in January this year. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LEISURE ACTIVITY IN THE NORTHLAND? We love taking our kayak up to Smithville Lake when the weather is nice or just playing a round of disc golf on their course. And some of our favorite places to dine in the Northland are Gyro Grill Cafe, Hammerhand Coffee, Hawaiian Bros, and Mr. Le’s sushi.

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WHAT IS YOUR MISSION? We offer custom massage therapy to everyone of all ages. We are passionate about massage and believe in the healing power of touch and the many benefits that it provides. We focus on pain management, relaxation, self-care, and educating our clients. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE? The COVID-19 pandemic has been overwhelming. Being a small business with one employee that relies on me and not knowing what to expect next is scary. We are staying healthy and positive and ready to be there for our clients ASAP. On a better note, my greatest triumph is being voted GOLD in the Best of the Northland category of massage therapy for 2019! We are very proud and honored to have received that, especially after only being in business for one year at that point. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO DINE IN THE NORTHLAND? I am a foodie. My husband and I try to have daytime dates once a week and try different places to eat. Our favorite is Mexican food. There are tons of great places in the northland, but hands down, La Costa downtown on the

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THE NORTHLAND IS A VIBRANT, VARIED COMMUNITY FULL OF SMALL BUSINESSES WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR CLIENTS’ LIVES. That’s why when we heard the news that non-essential businesses needed to close their doors, we knew that those people needed a voice. Thank you to the businesses that are innovating in an unprecedented time. (Note: All listings were submitted by the businesses themselves. This is certainly not a comprehensive list. Continue to search out your local options!)

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business owners and individuals regarding their financial matters. Luckily, we can work remotely all year long with DocuSign, email, and our convenient drop off service.

THE ARTISAN MARKET The Artisan Market (TAM) represents over 20 local northland artisans. TAM artists create original paintings, pottery, glass, metal, wire, wood and jewelry pieces. We are encouraging our community to create and share on our group Facebook page, "The Artisan Market Creators Group." Creations of all kinds are accepted. We have also been giving facebook live gallery tours and hope to start online art classes soon. CONTINUED >

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S C R E E N L A N D A R M O U R Screenland Armour Theatre is the last remaining independent theatre in Kansas City, MO. We offer 4 digital screens, handcrafted food, an eclectic craft beer selection as well as local spirits, all conveniently located in North Kansas City. Our theatre is unable to operate in this dark time. Even when many other businesses will be able to open their doors we likely will not have new movies to show for many months with Hollywood insiders suggesting 3-6 months before releases start back-up. It’s tremendously scary considering how costly it is to run our business so we decided to do something a bit unorthodox and start a Patreon. What is a Patreon? It’s a membership-based service where you sign-up to a specific tier and we supply unique content like podcasts, live watch parties, short films and more. This helps us bring in a little bit of revenue while providing you entertainment at home. Our hope is to build a stronger film community with the platform and our audience. To sign-up visit Patreon.com/Screenland.

T H E B R I M At The Brim, we believe marriage matters, so we offer free wedding ceremonies and affordable tent receptions. In light of the recent changes in events, we'd like to offer any bride affected by the coronavirus a free outdoor wedding ceremony at The Brim (once the government mandate allows). Bring yourself, your photographer, officiant, and closest family/friends for a free, intimate ceremony- then have your reception another time! Contact us at info@thebrimkc.com for more!

F E N C E S T I L E V I N E YA R D S AND WINERY Excelsior Springs-based Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery quietly reached its 11th anniversary during the pandemic. Unable to conduct wine tastings or offer tours and events temporarily, owner-winemaker Shriti Plimpton focused on offering carryout, curbside delivery, and delivery in Kansas City. The winery developed a virtual wine tasting experience using video chat. Fence Stile’s email newsletter shifted to highlight customer relationships instead of events. Social media posts connect with guests and promote Northland retail partners, such as Bubbles Wine and Spirits and Lukas Liquor Northland, that carry its estate wines. 32

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MULBERRY STREET MORTGAGE Mulberry Street Mortgage is a 24-year-old company that originates loans for purchases and refinances in Missouri, California, Kansas, and Georgia. We recently remodeled and relocated from our office on Victory Dr. to 19 N. Water St. Liberty, Mo. We are fortunate that we can conduct business via phone and emails.

SOLAR SHIELD BLINDS S H A D E S S O L U T I O N S Solar Shield Blinds Shades Solutions is a full-service blind, shutter, and drapery company with over two decades of experience. As an essential business, they are continuing to offer full-service consultations through the use of phone calls, video chats, and when needed, in-home consultations, as well as complete installations services.

PRIDE FITNESS Pride Fitness is a community of people working together to accomplish their health and fitness goals. To adapt to COVID-19, we are now training people virtually. We have an app to deliver personal training workouts built around our diverse clientele. We are also doing virtual classes and coaching in our private Facebook Group, Pride Fitness Community. We run fun challenges in the group and via the app that keep the gym connected and engaged with each other. We also encourage clients to control what they can such as sleep, food, and water intake.

PEDIATRIC SMILES Pediatric Smiles’ office is temporarily closed to routine care due to the spread of COVID -19. While all oral healthcare is vital to overall health and wellness, during this unique situation, dental emergencies are all that they can see in their office. Dr. Ryan Francois is taking emergency calls from home and helping kids brush their teeth via video cam! They want to remind everyone to brush and floss every day so they can all be members of Cavity Free Club when they reopen!

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L O S T A R T S Our passion is creativity. Keeping creativity alive in our present, inspiring creativity in our future, all while enjoying and learning from creativity represented in the past and beyond. We offer alternative arts courses on a variety of subjects (adding new topics all the time) and now offer DIY@Home art kits with instructional videos and video chats on request.

COMMERCIAL CONCRETE SOLUTIONS This family-owned company brings innovative concrete repair technology to the KC Metro, Topeka and Lawrence. With CCS, concrete is repaired at a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional methods, so it’s back to business in minutes, not days. Under the “Stay-at-Home” order, now’s the perfect time to schedule a project and keep Northlanders working. CCS’s 2-man crews work safely to repair concrete so surfaces are safe when life returns to normal. CCSGuaranteed.com

HILLCREST HOPE At Hillcrest Hope, we continue to extend housing and hope to families, despite the current climate. We serve families working to build a life of stability, allowing them to thrive in the Northland community. Although coaching, accountability, and budgeting look different now (think video chat), we are committed to continuing to serve families in need of a new beginning. We are proud of the many we support serving on the front lines during these difficult times.

T R E Y ' S L AW N A N D L A N D S C A P E At Trey’s Lawn & Landscape, we continue to persevere for our customers as an essential business. We have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by frequently sanitizing equipment and social distancing both at home and at work. Each employee currently has their own company vehicle. Driving expenses have skyrocketed from only allowing one employee per gas-guzzling truck, but I feel personally responsible to do everything I can to keep the KC Northland healthy and safe. 34

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WINGZ & MORE Wingz & More is a locally owned restaurant with locations in Liberty and Grandview, founded on the principles of attentive customer service, cleanliness, community first, and awesome food! We offer carryout and curbside delivery at our historic downtown Liberty location. We offer wingz, burgerz, phillyz, fish, saladz, catering, and more! Our menu is pinned to the top of our Facebook page. To place an order, call us at 816.883.8835!

U P, U P A N D AW AY Up, Up & Away! creates unique and whimsical balloon artistry for events big and small. Centerpieces, backdrops, balloon arches, custom sculptures, your logo created with balloons, if you can imagine, we can create it with balloons! We are a non-essential business but we’ve supplemented a bit with gift card sales. We’ve also been creating Virtual Balloon Requests. Our customers and social media followers have been sending us requests for balloon sculptures that would create a bit of happiness in very uncertain times. We sculpt them, snap a photo and post online for everyone to enjoy.

SUGAR WHIPPED BAKERY Our bakery was just gearing up for the wedding season when this hit. With the help of another Northland business, Crossing Broadway, we worked together to put our entire menu online. Orders are now prepaid only- no money or cards are handled, we bring the food out on a tray, the customer picks it up, and we sanitize the tray. We also helped distribute donuts for our teacher parade to show some love!

ETCHLIFE EtchLife is a Christian lifestyle brand based in Liberty, MO. We have an online shop, a brick and mortar on the square in Liberty (between Classy Chocolate + Ginger Sue’s), and sell wholesale to other boutiques + bookstores around the country. All our products are designed to bring encouragement from God’s Word into every part of our life. Our heart has always been about encouraging people with truth + that remains the same. We are using our platform to share encouragement and a real-life application of Scripture.

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND WALL STYLING BY CHRISTY Photography and Wall Styling by Christy showcases the beauty of home and family life with expressive and unique photo sessions. To help support my business and our community, I’ve launched a “Buy One Give One” Gift Card model on my website. Just purchase $200 in gift cards, and I’ll give one to a nurse, teacher, or doctor of your choice. It’s my way of giving back while also keeping the doors open.

D I G M A R K E T I N G K C Dig Marketing KC manages digital marketing services to local businesses. Based in Parkville, most of our clients are restaurants. During the COVID-19 situation, we prevented two restaurants from closing, and they are grateful to have remained open for curbside delivery and other creative ideas. We create marketing solutions expanding awareness through social media and your website. Connect with us using our contact forms here: DigMarketingKC.com/

SUITCASE OF DREAMS For nearly two decades, Suitcase of Dreams Travel and its affiliates have been curating immersive, experiential leisure vacations. We’ve traveled the world to bring dreams to life for our clients. Our personal touch, paired with globetrotting first-hand knowledge makes us the travel leader in the Northland. We’re adjusting to current times with a firm foundation, ready to help our clients travel again safely and confidently in due time. Our vetted relationships with global partners will be your assurance when you make your next vacation dream come true. We make the plans; You make the memories! SuitcaseOfDreams.biz

L I L' MUNCHKINS

Lil’ Munchkins is located in the loft area of More Excuses Boutique on the Liberty square. Currently, we offer curbside pick up or local delivery. You can follow us on Facebook for updates, storytime with a character, and lots of other fun! We look forward to a Grand Opening and serving the Northland area with a children’s boutique offering clothing and gifts for your little ones and little ones to be! Follow us on Facebook at Lil’ Munchkins Children’s Boutique 36

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CATCH 22 SPORTS BAR AND GRILL We are a sports bar and grill located in downtown Liberty. We love football, and we love baseball (hence our restaurant’s name). We serve an awesome burger and amazing tenderloin. We serve lunch and dinner. If you haven’t visited downtown Liberty lately, you are missing out. Have fun with us downtown! Find us on Facebook at Catch 22 Sports Bar and Grill.

SPA AT BRIARCLIFF For the safety of our employees and clients, the spa has been temporarily closed since March 18. While we have always had daily cleaning and sanitation guidelines, we have increased our expectations. Although we are not able to schedule services for the time that we are closed, we can book future appointments, sell gift certificates online and also have Farmhouse Fresh products delivered directly to our client’s homes.

N K C D E N TA L NKC Dental is maintaining regular business hours for dental emergencies only. We are also offering virtual appointments that include diagnoses and prescriptions, if needed, to patients who may require dental treatment, are sheltering in place, not feeling well, or are at high risk for contracting COVID-19. Per American Dental Association guidelines for the coronavirus pandemic, we have suspended all elective and maintenance procedures until further notice. Call 816.471.2911 to set up your appointment today.

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OWEN HOMES Owen Homes is a design + build firm offering custom homes and renovations in the Northland. We remain focused on the safety and wellbeing of our clients, employees, and trade partners as we proceed cautiously with essential operations. Virtual meetings, along with our client portal, have made it easy to continue blueprint and interior design. It’s clear that in times like these, your home is so much more than just four walls and a roof.

T R E Z O M A R E Trezo Mare Restaurant offers several options for our customers during the COVID-19 situation. We provide curbside pickup for all orders, including our daily menu with gluten-free options, kids’ menu, family meals, wine, and beer discounts, and pre-mixed cocktails. We’re catering to hospital staff and others upon request. For more information, call 816.505.3200 or visit our website, TrezoMare.com.

NORTH KANSAS CITY LIBRARY Since its founding more than 80 years ago, NKCPL has seen its share of history. This spring, though, has been unprecedented. When we closed our doors mid-March, we loaded our site with new and creative ways to engage library resources from home: a temporary card option, a robust slate of online learning resources (homeschooling, anyone?), and a Spring Quarantine Reading Challenge, open to readers of all ages. Our message? Maybe now more than ever, it’s a privilege to serve our Northland community. Connect with us at nkcpl.org.

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OM PRANA YOGA Om Prana Yoga is located in Downtown Parkville and has been serving the community with yoga, yoga therapy, and Pilates since 2014. Last year, we purchased our building and moved into 102 Main Street, Parkville, MO 64152. We closed our doors to in-studio classes and yoga therapy sessions on March 13 due to COVID-19, and two days later, we opened up our schedule and are teaching classes and seeing clients online through Zoom. Please check out our calendar and join us for class online! OmPranaYoga.com/schedule

R E D X Red X is known for its value, service, and now, essentials. To prevent spread, areas are cleaned per CDC recommendations, plexiglass separates cashiers and customers, floor markers keep shoppers 6’ apart, an hour is reserved for at-risk shoppers, and ShopRedX.com offers pickup or delivery seven days a week up to a 10-mile radius in MO. Red X has made it through a fire and three floods. As a community, we’ll make it through this together.

O A K H I L L D AY S C H O O L During these unusual times, an Oakhill education is limitless. Our campus is closed, but our minds, hearts, and ears are open and ready to engage and excite students and families. Oakhill implemented distance learning for grades Pretoddler (18-months)-Eighth Grade to ensure that students stay connected to curriculum, their teachers, and, most importantly, each other. There is no better time to get to know Oakhill. We are Oakhill Strong. Separated by distance; Connected by our community. OakhillDaySchool.org CONTINUED >

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FINANCIALIFE OUTFITTERS At FinanciaLife Outfitters, our goal is to help our clients build individualized financial roadmaps, outfit them properly with financial tools, and walk with them on their financial journey including detours. Now, together, we’re experiencing an unexpected detour! Here we have pivoted to our contingency operations-roadmap working from separate locations, taking calls, and video conferencing with clients. Our objective at this time is for those who have trusted us to know they are cared for, and together we will weather this storm.

IRON DISTRICT — RACHEL KENNEDY We were to re-open March 21 and serve as an incubator for our vendors trying to prove their concepts. With the current situation, our vendors (and patrons) may not truly get to experience the benefits of the Iron District until mid-May. To help our vendors offset costs, we launched a Container Club Membership program -- IronDistrictNorthKC.com/shop. People can choose from three options — helping our vendors now— with the promise of a great experience later.

H I G H L A N D D E N TA L , G R E E N H I L L S D E N T A L , K E A R N E Y D E N TA L , A N D B L U E S P R I N G S D E N TA L Amid the coronavirus pandemic, our four offices came together to offer emergency-only care to any patient in need. We knew our effort would help alleviate the burden that dental emergencies would place on hospital emergency departments. In addition to seeing emergency-only patients at our Highland Dental location, we also offer teledentistry. Patients can virtually connect with one of our doctors in the comfort of their own home. This will put many at ease during this public health crisis. 40

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C Y C L E O F H E A R T Cycle of Heart is a locally owned and operated spin studio in Liberty. We’re currently providing livestream bike and non-bike classes and virtual personal shopping appointments for athleisure wear (XS-XXL). Our mission is to bring you an invigorating 45 minutes to celebrate your miraculous body and nourish your soul. All bodies are good bodies, and all are welcome! We’re also committed to serving our community by hosting drives and charity classes in collaboration with local organizations.

O R A N G E E A S E L We’re a local art studio offering online classes for children, ages 3-18 years, in painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture. For May, we’re offering three classes a week for only $19.95. Classes are live-streaming with one of our Orange Easel Instructors. All classes are recorded, archived, and available for replay for up to a year. We’ve kept our supply list simple, too (because we know you’re at home, not in the art studio!).

B YA R S D E N TA L At Byars Dental, our compassionate team provides you with an extraordinary, personalized experience while focusing on optimal health and well-being. This will give you the reassurance that your chosen dental team will listen to your wants and needs, create a treatment plan customized to you and utilize the latest technology to give you the most beautiful and healthy smile that you’ve ever dreamed of. Call our office today!

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PARTING THOUGHTS

T H E VI EW F R O M H E RE WHAT THREE NORTHLAND MOMS LEARNED FROM THE QUARANTINE THREE NORTHLAND MOMS HAVE TAKEN THE STAY IN PLACE ORDER AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. All of them are grateful for the essential workers out there--doctors, nurses, grocery store workers, delivery drivers, and the transit pros that make the city and nation run. Here’s what they’ve learned over the last month.

I currently treat patients as a carAlthough my husband and two diology nurse practitioner. As the sons and I are missing our family intensity of the virus has spread, my and friends, we’ve had time for movie hospital is adapting to new workflow and game nights, family dinners, and changes to serve our patients more time to be together without rushing safely while protecting staff. Flexibility around. It’s been a good reminder of and vigilance have been crucial. Our what’s important and what we’ll make household includes my husband, who time for in the future. is working from home, my young son, daughter, and another on the way. My family and I are focusing on the positives of our health, and being together, even on the tough days during this extraordinary global event.

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My husband and I have three boys, aged 7, 2, and 1. First, teachers need to be paid more. Doing school work with my 1st grader is my biggest challenge. I won’t lie when I say I dread it most days. On the positive, I can see how smart my son is and how much he loves math and reading. My other challenge is balancing play, feeding, and toddler nap time with working my day job for a healthcare/IT company. We have good days and less good days, but it’s the memories that we are making that hold me together. We get to eat dinner together, have dance parties, and go for walks. My oldest has finally learned how to ride his bike too! Lindsay Freeborn

A Toast to Tusks August 28, 2020

7:30pmâ€“Midnight

Revel in creative black-tie attire and help us fundraise for our 1,700 animals. Enjoy cuisine from fine restaurants and the following musical acts: DJ Joe Brookes

Cory Phillips

Jazz for Good

DJ Joe Straws

Lost Wax

KC Aerial Arts

DJ Kirby

The Zeros

Fun Pianos! Dueling Pianos Show

For tickets and more information, visit JazzooKC.org

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