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FEATURES 16 On the Bookshelf Local author writes first published book, Nova

22 Caring for Animals Behind the Scenes at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

34 Cafe now open in Leawood Outta The Blue and Into KC’s Little Oasis

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END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + KC Wine Co.is marked by its charming half-barrel shaped tasting room surrounded by lush green vineyards, tree-covered live music sets, and super-sized Adirondack chairs overlooking the on-property pond. + Bull Creek Distillery is a sprawling and gorgeous destination complete with their own distilled bourbon and Pilsner style beer, yard games, rotating calendar of live music all nestled along the banks of Bull Creek. + Aubrey Vineyards showcases Napa-like wine tasting experiences in a relaxing wine bar atmosphere with over15 well-crafted wines available for tastings or by the glass. + Top Golf has your end of summer blues covered with a golf experience that includes a ton of bays, a few bars, and plenty of fun. + Enjoy a staycation at the Country Club Plaza with high end overnight accommodations local boutiques, department stores, a plethora of restaurants and the beauty of the surrounding area. 14

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YOUNG WRITER USES HER SKILLS TO CREATE UNIQUE CHARACTERS AND WORLDS

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

EXPRESSING I M A G I N AT I O N THROUGH WRITING 16

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ALYSSA NEIL IS A TYPICAL 10-YEAR-OLD WHO LIKE MANY

As such, Alyssa kept working on her story

HER AGE ENJOYS PETS, HORSEBACK RIDING AND SOC-

after the school assignment was completed

CER, BUT FEW OF HER PEERS CAN ALSO SAY THEY ARE A

and fleshed it out into a chapter book that she

PUBLISHED AUTHOR.

titled “Nova.” Her mom Christina helped her in

An avid reader who enjoys Chris Colfer’s, “A Tale of Magic” and

the editing and publishing process and in get-

“The Wishmakers” by Tyler Whitesides, she has been inspired to

ting her connected with Outskirts Press, which

use her imagination to create stories. When there was a school

assists self-publishing authors.

assignment to write a story last winter, her imagination and writing simply kept going. This imagination helped her develop Nova, a 10-year-old girl with the ‘Powers of the Universe’ who learns to use her skills to escape

“I enjoy writing because I love telling stories, and I want everyone to hear the stories I have created about Nova and her journeys,” Alyssa says.

a power-seeking teacher and save the world. In the process, she

Alyssa says one of the morals readers can

travels with a troll named Elliot to the magical island of Atha where

glean from “Nova” is to stay determined and

they encounter other creatures.

to never give up. After all, the main charac-

“I love to read books about people with natural powers who save the world, so I thought it would be a good experience to write a book of my own,” says Alyssa, a soon-to-be 5th grader at Sunrise Point Elementary.

ter had to remain dedicated and determined throughout the book. “My story is about trying your hardest to get things done,” Alyssa says. “Nova didn’t give up.”

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“MY STORY IS ABOUT TRYING YOUR HARDEST TO GET T H I N G S D O N E ,” A LY S S A S AY S . “ N O V A D I D N ’ T G I V E U P.”

She says she especially loves creating characters during the writing process. She

get it in stores soon.

typically starts by creating a character’s

Fantasy is not the only genre that inter-

name and deciding if they will be a human

ests Alyssa. She also loves history and

or fantasy character. She then decides

is now working on another book about a

on the character’s personality and even

girl named Eden who was traveling the

draws a sketch of the character to give her

Oregon Trail when she is kidnapped by

further inspiration and bring the charac-

Native Americans.

ter to life in her mind. She finally puts the

Alyssa encourages other kids who love to

character into the story and decides what

write stories to stick with it and always try

role they will have.

their hardest to get it done. She has stories

Alyssa says the most challenging part of

she has not finished, but she has remained

writing the story was connecting all the char-

determined and kept writing until she found

acters and places into one complete story.

the right stories to complete.

“It was really fun for us to watch her stay

Alyssa says she wants to keep writing as

dedicated to this story,” Christina says.

she grows up, but she might look at some-

“One of her fun short stories turned into a

thing else for her primary career in adult-

60-page book.”

hood. Regardless, more works from her are

“Nova” can currently only be purchased online through Amazon, Barnes and

Noble, and Target, but they also hope to

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likely to be available in the future, and her imagination is just getting started.

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Q: WHAT GOES INTO KEEPING THE ANIMALS HAPPY AND HEALTHY?

A: All the animals have different care and diet requirements. We currently have 234 animals residing at the Farmstead, and every animal has their own Google sheets spreadsheet log. We keep track of everything from their current location to their name, age, sex, vaccinations, deworming, hoof trims, baths, shearing, ailments and so on. Every day all animals are checked, given feed, and water quality levels are checked. My staff and I do everything from cleaning pens and grooming animals to fixing fences and speaking with the public. Once a month our local vet, Dr. Landau, assesses all animals and helps with any medical issues. We also have to maintain current licenses from U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the USDA.

Q: ARE THERE A FEW ANIMALS WITH FUN, STRONG PERSONALITIES THAT YOU WOULD WANT TO HIGHLIGHT AND SHARE WITH OUR READERS? A: Belle, our miniature donkey, loves to be groomed and will follow us around and nudge us if we are grooming one of her other pen mates. She hates flies so much that she will bray at the animal care staff if we walk by. She will do so until one of us puts fly spray on her legs—it’s hilarious!

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Another is Tatanka, our bison. He came here as a calf and

has grown up here. He’s this huge, one ton animal, but he’s the biggest baby when it comes to animal care staff in his enclo-

sure. He’ll get real close to us, but if we make any sudden or abrupt sound or movements he’ll take off like he’s got a fire under his tail. He plays with a big plastic barrel that sometimes gets stuck behind the back fence. We remove it and he gets all excited about it. If he’s feeling really frisky, you can see him running and pronging around his exhibit. It’s super cute! Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ZOO ATMOSPHERE TO SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER VISITED? A: It’s an excellent and unique place for people of all ages to come and enjoy themselves. We are similar to a formal zoo yet we are more affordable and require much less walking than a typical zoo. We also offer much more in the way of history as we try to resemble a turn of the century farmstead and town. We have a main street, school house, Native American encampment and blacksmith shop. There’s other activities you

can add to your visit with our mining sluice area, bamboo rod fishing, bottles to feed our baby goats and a horse drawn wagon ride! We even have a live cow milking demonstration in the dairy barn daily at 9:30 a.m. We have a splash area behind our goose pond, an old fashioned ice cream parlor for hand scooped ice cream and a general store which serves as our gift shop. Q: WHAT ARE GUESTS MOST SURPRISED TO LEARN? A: One of the things I get asked a lot is where do the animals go during the winter when we are closed to the public? It seems to surprise people that we keep the

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come from one stud that visits the mommas for

about six weeks in the fall. Animal Care is there every step of the way, from pregnancy to birth.

I have witnessed and assisted in hundreds of goat births. We name each and every one—the

fun part is choosing a name theme each season. In the past, we’ve used superheroes and villains, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Disney characters and Chiefs players names. The kids this season are

all named after Hanna-Barbera cartoon char-

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majority of them here. The geese, swans, turkeys, quail, pigs and calves are loaned to us from various local farmers and returned after the season ends. All the other animals reside here year-round with us. We have two cows that switch off breeding each season so we can do live milking demos, so one has a calf and gets milked during the season and the other goes offsite to visit a bull during the summer. This way our girls get a break in between having calves. Another thing people don’t realize is that all 50-70 baby goats we have are born onsite. Our big white dairy barn turns into the goat birthing area and has a geothermal floor that runs during the winter to keep

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daily stress and boost the spirits of the children, their parents,

pening in our life. We just feel so complete now having Milly

as well as hospital staff? It’s simple, really. Just add dogs.

home with us. She brings us so much joy and happiness.”

The Facility Dog Program, implemented at Children’s

Aimee Hoflander, Hunter’s handler, has been a part of

Mercy in 2015 to help bring comfort to patients and fami-

the Facility Dog Program since its inception. For Aimee,

lies, includes two full time canines on staff. There’s Hunter,

Hunter has been a steadying force during life’s turbu-

a 7-year-old Golden Retriever with a reddish coat, relaxed

lent changes. “He’s been a part of our family for six years

disposition and a love of bananas. And meet Milly, the new

now. During that time, I’ve had both my children, with the

kid on the block, who started working at the hospital in

nightmare of COVID and all these crazy life things, he’s

late June. The precocious 2-year-old, a cream-colored

been such a consistent presence for me. And there are

Golden Retriever, is one happy girl, especially when Nutter

times that I forget how much he helps me and regulates my

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stress levels. You’re with your dog all day, it’s magical and

Both are graduates of Canine Assistants, a service dog program that operates just outside of Atlanta,

wonderful. It’s just incredible what he can do, how he can bring everybody to this peaceful place.”

Georgia. Hunter and Milly were born and raised at the

Both dogs have a healthy work/life balance. Their home

facility before ultimately being sent on assignment to

life is typical, lots of play time, lounging and snoozing. Their

Children’s Mercy’s Adele Hall campus in downtown

daily 9-5 at work, however, is much more structured,

Kansas City. The pups work the same daily shift as their

starting with a quick bathroom break and visit to their

handlers, Aimee Hoflander and Paige Morrell, who are

office. Yes, our four-legged friends have an office, equipped

also full-time hospital staff members. As you can imagine,

with a kennel, water and food bowls and, of course, copious

being a handler to one of these fluffy angels is a highly

amounts of treats. This safe space is an important respite to

rewarding position that is hard to come by.

recharge during the day. From there, Hunter and Milly focus

For Paige, a single mother with a young daughter, the

on servicing patients within their designated floors, Hunter

opportunity to work with new recruit, Milly, seemed like fate.

spends most of him time with the hospital’s cancer and gas-

“We’ve got a little dog, Billy, at home and we’ve been looking

troenterology patients, while Milly attends to neurology and

to expand our family after our previous female dog passed

eating disorders patients. Both dogs also make stops for

away a few years ago. And for some reason, all of this just

other inpatient referrals. The pair also take part in planned

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their families, rest assured that any dona-

like Hunter or Milly can greatly reduce

tion made to the program is money well

stress and increase emotional and phys-

spent. Aimee sums it up: “The deep con-

ical wellbeing, bringing a measure of joy

nections the kids make with these dogs

that lasts well after the visit ends.

is so special and unique.”

But like all great things, it is the sup-

Spend a day at Children’s Mercy, and

port behind the scenes that allows this

it will quickly become clear that Hunter

initiative to flourish. The Children’s Mercy

and Milly are as skillful in their roles as

Facility Dog Program is only made pos-

any healthcare worker at the hospital.

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“Escape your day-to-day and join us,” says Keith Bradley, co-owner of Made in Kansas City and Outta the Blue. “Order at the bar and then find a space to kick back and relax.” Easy to do in this sunlit cove located at 5291 W. 116th Place. After being greeted by two full-grown King palm trees imported from San Diego and other planted tropicals from Family Tree Nursery, you can bask in the natural beams from the huge windows and enjoy real surf boards and grass skirt garlands sporting the walls. It’s more

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Bondi-Beach modern than it is Disney Tiki Room, and the comfy chairs, rattan barstools and swings (yes swings!) bring chill vibes whether indoors or outdoors on the patio. Try the vegan breakfast sandwiches, pastries and Coconut Iced Latte on the cafe menu; the Blue Hawaiian on the bar menu; and the must-try, most-talkedabout drink, Painkiller, a KC signature. Now the 10th establishment for Made in Kansas City, Outta the Blue employs 12 helpful staff, including manager, A.J. Valle. It’s the companion cafe to Front Range Coffeehouse and Provisions in Fairway, Kan., a mountain/ cabin theme concept. “What Front Range is to the mountains, Outta the Blue is to the oceans and beach,” Keith says. Whether fresh mountain air or sea breeze, it’s a welcome scent we’re loving, and the public response has been two thumbs up. “We think there’s a real hunger and desire for Kansas Citians to get out and explore their city again and having new spaces to discover is a big part of that,” Keith says. “Despite the challenges of this past year, we are really excited with the timing of how this project turned out.”

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Keith adds that the Made in KC platform (a homegrown retail outlet for Kansas City area makers, designers and artists) fosters creating new concepts. “It’s really fun to be a part of a team that has such great creativity and is willing to take risks with spinoffs. It’s important to remember that the backbone for them is Made in KC. We take our coffee program that is nearly 100% local (from coffees to pastries and syrups) and build off that to create these other concepts. All that to say, whether it is ocean-themed, or mountain-themed, the heart of it is Kansas City.” Ninety percent of every dollar spent at Made in KC stores and cafes stays and recirculates throughout the local economy, Keith says, compared to bigger national brands, where sometimes less than 50% of every dollar stays locally or even has a negative impact on the local economy.

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“Creating these micro economies between us, the artist, and the customer to keep more money in Kansas City ultimately helps everyone living and working in our region,” Keith says, adding that the business also contributes regularly to various nonprofits throughout the metro, most recently working with Children’s Mercy Hospital and The Big Slick, and GIFT (Generating Income for Tomorrow) with their Give Black Campaign. For more info, contact: madeinkc.co or keith@ madeinkc.co and visit Outta the Blue during these hours: + Mon.–Thurs. (7 a.m.–10 p.m.) + Fri. (7 a.m.–11 p.m.) + Sat. (8 a.m.–11 p.m.) + Sun. (8 a.m. –10 p.m.)

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Watch Them Grow ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LEANN PARKER

THE DAYS ARE LONG, BUT THE YEARS GO FAST. So they say with raising children. I have to agree with that sentiment. Each year as summer ends I find myself looking at my kids and reminding myself to “Watch them grow!” Both as a reminder to not miss the growth (with all the distractions and responsibilities that adult life brings) but also as reflection on how far they’ve come since the last time we turned the calendar page to August. Whether there are children in your life or not, I’m sure we can all agree that childhood is fleeting. Instead of stopping to smell the roses, I need to remind myself to “stop and watch them grow”—you can’t see it if you stare, but you’ll surely miss it if you blink! It helps me to set aside intentional time to be present with these fast little growers.

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For us that looks like setting a special table to spend time sharing (or drawing) how we’ve seen them grow over the summer before jumping back into school routines. Making DIY game boards together and then having a family game night. Making snow cones for an after-dinner treat or, for a bigger wow factor, for breakfast! They will never forget that one, I promise. (Psst! my snow cones are made with fruit juice so it’s Mommy approved too!) As August rolls in and the calendar tells us that it’s time for back-to-school shopping, the weather does not usually agree that the times are changing. I find that it’s such a weird dance between what looks like the change of seasons when I open my calendar but not when I walk out my back door (heat wave!). On one hand, we’re still in full throttle of blazing temperatures in the Midwest and with no end in sight. At the same time, being thrown into back-to-school shopping, Meet-the-Teacher nights, resuming the regiment of packing school lunches, and if you’re a homeschool parent, all the to-do lists and lesson plans in order to launch into another school year. As we find ourselves with one foot in summer and the other in a classroom, how do we embrace and (dare I say) celebrate this month? Instead of feeling ungrounded in the juxtaposition of August, I am inviting myself, and anyone who would join me, to embrace the opportunity to celebrate the in-between seasons that this month brings. My hope is that these ideas help spark your imagination on how to keep you cool in the heat, launch your kiddos into a new school year, and to set aside time to watch them grow.

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DIY Game Boards Welcome more play into your life with this little DIY project. At our house we like to keep outdoor game boards around for short moments together as well as full blown game nights. These game boards are meant to be kept outside but could also be brought indoors as well. MATERIALS + Pebbles for Checkers, 24 similar sized + Small stones for Tic-Tac-Toe, 8 similar sized + Acrylic paints (black, red, yellow and white) + Paint brush + Raw wooden boards + black paint marker + Reclaimed wood + black acrylic paint + Polycrylic spray INSTRUCTIONS 1. Game Pieces: Paint your rocks with acrylic paint. For Tic-Tac-Toe you’ll need a total of 8 rocks, 4 of each type (here I’ve painted 4 lady bugs and 4 bumble bees). For Checkers you’ll need a total of 24 rocks, 12 of each color (here I’ve used black stones, painting half of them red). 2. Game Board: For raw wood (such as our Tic-Tac-Toe board), use a ruler and black paint marker to create board lines. For reclaimed or treated wood, use paint. Let game pieces and game boards fully dry. Seal with a polycrylic spray for protection from heat and moisture.

Snow Cones We adore snow cones at our house! If you’ve been to our house then we’ve probably served them to you. A shaved ice machine makes it oh-so-easy! You can purchase premade snow cone syrup flavors or make your own healthier version by using fruit juice concentrates. Simply thaw the frozen fruit juice concentrate and put the liquid into squeezy bottles for an easy way to pour over shaved ice. ASSEMBLE + Ice, lots of ice! + Snow Cone Machine + Snow Cone Cups + Snow Cone Straws + Snow Cone Syrups (or frozen juice concentrates, thawed) 42

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Use a snow cone machine to shave ice into snow cone cups. Top with your favorite flavor—either store bought snow cone syrups, homemade syrups, or our favorite—fruit concentrates. Stay cool and celebrate the last days of summer heat!

Tablescape Guide To recreate this tablescape, see the list of items below. This list is meant to be used as a guide and not a rule book. Using items that you already own not only saves you a shopping trip but also encourages (often forces) creativity! All it takes to make a tablescape beautiful is by using LAYERS both vertically and horizontally. For layering vertically, create a centerpiece with three different heights. On this tablescape I used: 1) a plant for the highest layer 2) outdoor spheres as a midsized layer 3) wooden items such as game pieces and game boards for the lower layer For layering horizontally, layer your place settings by using 1) terracotta plant saucers, 2) green plates, and 3) mini cupcake stands topped with a small terracotta pot and flower. CENTERPIECE ITEMS {LAYER VERTICALLY} + Large plant (I used my Pothos) + Game pieces (yard dice shown here) + DIY game boards (see instructions above) PLACE SETTING ITEMS {LAYER HORIZONTALLY} You will need one of each item per guest at your table: + Small terracotta pot + Small wooden coaster + Mini cupcake stand + Green plate + Tea towel (instead of napkins) + 12.2 inch terracotta plant saucer (as plate chargers) + Flowers (faux or real)

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BDRMS

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$1,889,000

$1,760,000

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NEW

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95%

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$1,070,000

98%

6.2

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$1,010,000

101%

190

4.2

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TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y

AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES

IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their

fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be.

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food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters.

3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S Real Easy

MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN

Weekdays

We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may

Meal Plan

G R E E K YO G U R T RANCH DIP This goes great with raw veggies like celery,

need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it.

carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, or any

FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES

great with whole-grain crackers and pita chips!

veggie your kids might like raw. It also goes

Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more

INGREDIENTS

selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat.

+ ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt + ½ to 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Onion

S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY

Salt (alternatives include Ranch dressing mix, onion salt, or a combination of onion powder and garlic powder)

The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-intro-

METHOD

duce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits

1. Mix Greek yogurt with seasoning. Serve.

depend on it! 50

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