Northland, MO June 2024

WHY CHOOSE WOOD

Wood is Healthier

Because wood flooring requires fewer chemicals to make and install, it helps promote healthier living and work environments.

The EPA found that hardwood floors improve air quality because they are less likely to harbor dangerous microorganisms, pesticides, and allergens, such as dust, mold, or pet dander.

Wood is Durable

Vinyl flooring will last only a decade or two, while quality wood flooring can last more than 100 years.

Wood floors will stand up to foot traffic and will maintain their color finish with proper maintenance. Vinyl flooring, however, will last only a decade or two and fade dramatically over time when exposed to sunlight.

Wood floors are easy to maintain and can be repaired with relative ease. But vinyl typically needs to be replaced completely if it’s damaged.

Wood is Sustainable

Wood is a zero waste product. For example, old wood from flooring can be turned into other products or simply bio-degrade.

Other flooring types, such as vinyl, are made from plastics or synthetic fibers that take multiple decades to break down and decompose. Recycling companies typically reject old vinyl flooring because it’s not profitable for them. And, the alternative form of disposal - burning - releases harmful phthalate chemicals into the air.

Wood Makes Sense Economically

Many homeowners love the look of hardwood flooring and other features in their home. But they are also concerned about the initial expense of installing wood.

Putting wood floors into your home is truly a good investment. Real hardwood floors add to the resale value of your home. The average return on investment is 70 to 80%!

Halfway There

It’s June and we’re halfway through 2024 and there’s so much to celebrate and share this month, so let’s dive in! June is our gentleman’s issue and we are discussing men’s fashion from Northlander Influencer, Dwight Colerangle.

On Dwight's massively followed Instagram and TikTok accounts (@kingdeewight on both platforms), he effortlessly blends classic tailoring with contemporary streetwear, setting trends and inspir ing his followers with each outfit. His keen eye for detail and penchant for bold experimentation make him a standout figure in the male fashion influencer scene.

Did you know that in 2021 Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the US? In acknowledgement of this holiday, we explore the Liberty African American Legacy Memorial and the organization behind it, Clay County African American Legacy Inc., both located in Liberty, MO. The Liberty African American Legacy Memorial was built to honor more than 750 African Americans buried in the segregated sections of Fairview and New Hope Cemeteries. The mission of the memorial is to acknowledge them in their final resting place, and honor their lives and legacy.

As the month kicks off, many start planning their travel adventures, and we're excited to introduce the ideal cozy weekend escape for both family and friends: The Rivers Lodge. Situated on more than 300 picturesque acres along the Marais Des Cygnes River in La Cygne, Kansas, the Rivers Lodge offers a tranquil retreat amidst stunning natural surroundings.

From hitting up the latest craft beer bar to organizing a competitive game night at home, the options for a memorable guys' night out are endless, so be sure to check out our “guys’ night out” roundup. Whatever the activity, the key is to bond over shared interests and create lasting memories with your closest pals.

Lastly, June is National Men's Health Month. Celebrate by prioritizing wellness and regular check-ups. Connect with our partners at Liberty Hospital to access essential health services and ensure your well-being is in check.

Be Well,

June 2024

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Brandy Reed | brandy.reed@citylifestyle.com

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1-2: The Friends of the Parkville Animal Shelter held the Purse Dogs and Cat Clutches luncheon on April 27th at the Pavilion at iWerx in North Kansas City. The fundraiser raised $22,000 for the animal shelter. 3-7: Students from the Orange Easel School of Art displayed artwork in a student art show on April 21 at Belvoir Winery in Liberty. Photos courtesy of Orange Easel.

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Restless Spirits announces strategic partnership with IBC

Restless Spirits Distilling Company, which opened in North Kansas City in 2016, has entered a strategic partnership with InterContinental Beverage Capital, a Global Advisory & Capital Formation firm specializing in beverage and consumer packaged goods.  “We chose IBC to leverage their expertise in multiple facets of the industry in the next phase of our development, to improve our brand position and effectiveness in present and future markets,” Restless Spirits Founder Michael Shannon said.

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Local book release: The Kansas City Royals: An Illustrated Timeline

In  The Kansas City Royals: An Illustrated Timeline, by Matt Stewart, learn more about the early days of the team, the games that defined them, and how star players like Amos Otis, George Brett, and Salvador Perez inspired the Royals to win. You can also attend a free book signing, presentation and Q&A on June 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Woodneath Mid-Continent Library on Flintlock Road.

NKC Students Excel in Spring Academic Competitions

Our students have been absolutely excelling lately! From impressing at TSA to shining bright in DECA competitions, their achievements are nothing short of incredible. Three members of Staley DECA will advance to International competition in Anaheim, California at the end of April — Ella Pauk, Malu Brito and Madison Bartsch. The Oak Park Science Olympiad team competed at the State competition on April 6th and achieved success with four events placing in the top ten.

GUYS ' NIGHTOUT

SOME IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR PALS, RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

“Now, more than ever, is a great time to get out for a guys’ night out — without having to venture too far!”

Sometimes it can be hard to get away from our responsibilities – work, chores, kids. But everyone deserves a night out with their friends once in a while. The Northland has seen a ton of new businesses in the last year or so, and so now, more than ever, is a great time to get out for a guys’ night out — without having to venture too far! Here are our picks for a great night out in a few neighborhoods without crossing the river.

NORTH KANSAS CITY

Getting cooler by the day, North Kansas City has no shortage of things to do up and down Armour Road. There are plenty of old standbys in NKC, like Chicken N Pickle for a pick-up game of pickleball, to watch the game or to play some cornhole while

enjoying a beer. You also can’t go wrong with a dinner at Chappell’s, the iconic neighborhood restaurant and literal sports museum, which touts an impressive display of sports memorabilia from the Midwest and beyond.

There are also plenty of breweries to try in NKC, such as geek-themed The Big Rip , classic Cinder Block Brewery or the new location of Callsign Brewing , now on Burlington, which hosts frequent barbecue pop-ups. There’s also Outlaw Cigar and Brewery , where you can light a stogie in one hand and hold a pint in another as you sit in one of their many leather chairs.

And, of course, it’s always a good idea (or is it?) to end the night at one of NKC’s

The city limits of Parkville are a host of both beloved Northland favorites and a lot of new fantastic businesses.

many dive bars. My favorites are Helen’s JAD and their hangover-curing pub grub, or the firefighter bar Christine’s Firehouse with their live music and their legendary pork tenderloin sandwiches that are bigger than your head.

PARKVILLE

The city limits of Parkville are a host of both beloved Northland favorites and a lot of new fantastic businesses. If you’re around downtown Parkville, we suggest starting the day off with a round at Parkville Mini Golf. Once you’re done, you can walk down the steps to Main Street to Cool Vintages Watches where their amazing collection of watches, vintage records and antiques are definitely worth a stop. When you’re done, you can grab a world-famous hot dog at KC Cattle Company’s storefront and take home some mouth-watering wagyu steaks, and then have a beer at The Craic, the Irish pub.

If you’re looking for a new district to explore in Parkville, The Old Town at Creekside is a new mixed-use development along I-435 in Parkville with a lot of hot spots. Westport favorite Char Bar has a new location there, but this one has indoor and outdoor pickleball courts so you can have a barbecue-filled brunch and then sweat it off on the courts. If the weather isn’t ideal, you can enjoy a round of indoor golf at X-Golf, and then chat about your handicap at Whiskey River Pizza & Pub just around the corner.

KANSAS CITY NORTH

Whether you’re up and down Barry Road, North Oak Trafficway or over by

Metro North, there are lots of places to visit in KCMO for a guy’s night — or afternoon — that you don’t have to cross a bridge for. A new favorite that’s been getting plenty of buzz is Danny’s Burger Shack on North Oak, which has phenomenal burgers — and amazing onion rings, if they haven’t sold out first. After grabbing a burger, you can choose your own adventure over by Metro North, either at T-Shotz where you can work on your long drive or welcome summer with an afternoon at The Sandbox on their sand volleyball courts.

If you’re looking for something a little more worldly, we’re in love with Mesob Restaurant and Rum Bar, the new Ethiopian/Eritrean/Caribbean restaurant off of 64th Street. Or perhaps your tastes fly further east — there’s always Sakae Sushi just up the road. Afterward, challenge your buddys’ brains at Mission: Board Games in Platte Woods, where they have tables so you can try out some of their best-selling games, pop in for one of their tabletop events, or buy a game and play it there right away.

WESTON/PLATTE CITY

If you’re wanting to explore the western side of the Northland, Platte City has a few hidden gems. The new Barley and Vine , a brewery and wine bar in the historic downtown, is great place for a guys’ group or mixed company. Maybe you want to enjoy the great outdoors on your outing — the Prairie Creek Greenway is a great trail for hiking or biking, or of course there’s Weston Bend

State Park , where you can camp, too (though biking should be left to those who like the extreme).

While you’re in Weston, act like you’re on American Pickers with a stop at Jeff’s Architectural Salvage, where they also have a quirky bar made from reclaimed materials, and then show your friends you know where the secret hot spots are with a visit to the speakeasy-like Whiskey Snug on Main. Walk across the street to two places frozen in time — the Hiatt Motors photo op gas station, and then explore the cluttered aisles of Sebus Brothers hardware store. Of course, no visit to Weston would be complete without a night at O’Malley’s, the antebellum underground Irish pub, where you can sing along to Bob Reeder’s vaudeville-esque act in the upper pub or loudly sing the Irish Rover in the lower bar with their live acts.

CUSTOM

Suit Yourself

Dwight Colerangle wants to help you upgrade your style

To most people, casual wear is a pair of jeans and a relaxed T-shirt or maybe a sweatshirt. To Dwight Colerangle, it’s a suit.

“People don’t like to wear suits because they feel like suits are just for work,” says Dwight. “You can actually wear a suit to a birthday dinner. You can wear a suit to travel if you want to.”

Dwight, also known as King Dwight, or @kingdeewight on Instagram and TikTok, is a fashion influencer who lives

in the Northland. He has to wear suits to work every day at his 9-to-5 day job but loves to play around with suits in his off hours and share them on social media.

Dwight combines street style and “classic” style, playing with more elevated looks but making them approachable for all sorts of situations.

But he wasn’t always able to experiment with style. Growing up in Ghana, Dwight wore uniforms to school.

“Back in school, we were so highly regulated,” says Dwight. “There’s so much you can do to express yourself.”

He’s 26 now and says he found his style when he moved to the U.S. A dancer, he started his Instagram account as an Afro beats dance account in 2017 but shifted to fashion on a whim one day.

“I used to get complimented every time I dressed up or put on a ‘fit so, I was like, let me try this video,” says Dwight. “And I posted my first video with fashion and it took off — like my very first video went viral. I told myself, ‘Oh, this is absolutely what I need to do.’”

“Everyone has the potential to put the right pieces together.”

Now, Dwight shares his outfits and inspiration with his large following on social media — 77,000 on Instagram and 176,000 on TikTok. His fashion philosophy is “upgrade your style.” One of his favorite things to recommend to followers is how to dress down a suit for everyday use.

“There are a lot of suits that are being made in this current era that can take you to brunch or a party or a dinner. They don’t look that official,” says Dwight.

To translate a suit to a more casual situation, Dwight likes adding a T-shirt under a suit jacket, or even a sweater or a turtleneck. He also likes combining a hoodie with an oversized suit.

For those who have trouble putting together a look, Dwight also recommends playing around with color combinations, like complimenting white shoes with white sunglasses. He’s also a big fan of accessorizing, such as with a shoulder bag or a watch. One of Dwight’s favorite accessories is sunglasses —he’s launching his own brand of sunglasses this summer called DeeVize.

Dwight’s ‘fits are a great blend of street style and elevated wear, and he truly believes no article of clothing should only be relegated strictly as formal or casual wear. Hopefully, his followers find inspiration in his looks and feel empowered to play around with their own looks.

“Everyone has the potential to put the right pieces together,” he says.

Photoshoot location: Cool Vintages Watches in Parkville

A WILDERNESS HAVEN

THE RIVERS LODGE IN LA CYGNE OFFERS BOUTIQUE GUIDED HUNTING TRIPS JUST OUTSIDE OF KANSAS CITY

As a kid, Ben Gordon was inspired by the Field and Stream magazines and copies of Outdoor Life that would show up in his mailbox. Now, he manages a property that looks like a spread out of one of their glossy pages.

Ben is the general manager of The Rivers Lodge and Hunt Club out of La Cygne, Kansas, about an hour south of Kansas City. The luxury hunting lodge and event venue sits on 113 acres and offers guided hunts on the 15,000 acres they manage.

Rivers Lodge covers it all in their hunt packages. They offer boutique guided hunt and fishing trips, including waterfowl, turkey and other birds such as quail and pheasant, as well as whitetail deer. The property has the only privately stocked trout stream

in all of Kansas, and visitors can fish for pike, yellow perch, small-mouth bass and, of course, rainbow trout.

During a guided hunting or fishing weekend, clients arrive in the evening for cocktail hour and are given time to get settled into their cozily-decorated private rooms on the property, and then enjoy a five-course dinner by a private chef. The next day is filled with sporting, whether you’re fly fishing, going on multiple guided hunts, or even just exploring the land by foot or UTV. Rivers Lodge will even assist you in getting your harvest home with you.

The lodge caters to individuals, small groups and even corporate groups. Families and partners who want to spend some time at the lodge but may not be interested in hunting or fishing are invited to come along too for the delicious food and peaceful setting.

Ben says they have all sorts of experience levels of hunters visiting the property, where they offer archery and firearm hunting. For clients who have never shot a gun before, the lodge brings newcomers up to speed with gun safety and range shooting.

“We can get them feeling safe and confident and get them shooting good,” says Ben.

Ben says they see plenty of highly experienced hunters at the property, too, and feels an immense sense of pride when he can assist in a great harvest for them.

“Just this last fall, we had someone who I’d gotten to know through Rivers who’s been out several times from Texas and was able to shoot his biggest whitetail of all time,” says Ben. “Getting to be there for that recovery and putting them on [the hunt] was pretty great. It’s just as good as doing it myself.”

But to be able to offer beautiful scenery and a bountiful harvest for their clients, Rivers must value being stewards of the land, and conservation is something they take seriously.

“Everything we do on a land management side is definitely in view of creating a better environment for the animals we harvest,” says Ben.

An example of putting conservation over hunting, Rivers Lodge has been offering guided hunts for four years, but this spring was the first season they held a turkey hunt.

“We’ve been open for four years now and it was really important for us to let the local turkey population come up to a sustainable level so that if we did harvest turkeys it wasn’t going to make an impact in the population,” says Ben.

He says Rivers Lodge keeps a close watch on the amount of animals they harvest to keep everything in balance and makes sure animals feel safe and secure on the property to encourage natural breeding.

In doing so, they hope to create a space with an abundance of animals and natural spaces for visitors to enjoy for years to come.

The Rivers Lodge and Hunt Club La Cygne, Kansas theriverslodge.com info@theriverslodge.com

THE CLAY COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN LEAGUE PRESERVES LOCAL HISTORY

For Those Known Only to God

No one knew that human beings — people who helped build Clay County — were buried here.

The stone, a small boulder really, is positioned expertly in the landscaping for all to see. It’s not the rock so much, but its placement that underscores what we did not see, did not know for decades.

The inscribed words stress that lack of awareness.

“For Those Known Only to God”

The stone is one of many that frame the walkway leading to the Liberty African American Legacy Memorial on the east side of the Fairview and New Hope Cemeteries in Liberty. Slightly obscured by a slope in the land, this is a burial place that in large part had become the final resting place of those known only to our maker.

“This was the worst part of the cemetery, where water ran off and created swamp-like conditions,” says Dr. Cecelia Robinson, who spearheaded the 2017 effort to honor those who had been buried, often without markers, in the segregated section of the two cemeteries.

“People would play frisbee or walk their dogs here until we started this project,” she says. “No one knew that human beings — people who helped build Clay County — were buried here.”

Today, the black granite marker lists the names of 760 individuals or families who are buried here. The marker has a reflective quality similar to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that encourages reflection on the conditions that brought these names to be listed here. And it’s not always pleasant.

Cecelia, professor emerita at William Jewell College, believes this marker, with its plaza-style design that includes a list of names, seating and a long walkway with inspirational comments and historical facts engraved on stones, is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Dedicated in 2022, the memorial is one of many projects coordinated by the Clay County African American League that honors those who, for decades, received no recognition for the contributions and culture they brought to Clay County.

The CCAAL is based at the Garrison School, the only school still standing in Clay County that educated black children before desegregation. It dates to 1877, although the current structure was built in 1911 and served the Liberty School District until purchased by the CCAAL in 2003.

The Corbin Theatre, Liberty’s community theater group, continues to use the stage and gymnasium for performances, as do other groups on occasion. But the building’s primary purpose now is as a cultural center with an art gallery and five rooms dedicated to the history of African Americans in Clay County.

Some rooms are inspiring, dedicated to African American veterans from Clay County and numerous professional athletes. Otto “Jay Bird” Ray  played baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs alongside Hall of Famer Buck O’Neil.

Other rooms are difficult, like the one that shares the history of lynchings in Clay County. The pioneer room not only includes a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1862, but also a copy of the Missouri Emancipation Proclamation that passed in 1865.

“African Americans have been a part of the history of Clay County since 1817 but their stories are not well known,” Cecelia says.

Long before the Garrison School became the focal point of African American history in Clay County, volunteers coordinated a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Kwanza events, reading programs and, of course, Juneteenth celebrations.

In 2001, volunteers raised funds and built a simple drinking fountain adjacent to the Clay County Courthouse that is called “The Freedom Fountain.” A marker lists the names of 150 African Americans and their contributions to the community, all under the inscription, “Come, Drink, All Who Thirst For Freedom.”

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African Americans have been a part of the history of Clay County since 1817 but their stories are not well known.

Most recently, a section of Highway 291 through Liberty has been renamed “Sam Houston Highway,” honoring the man who graduated from Garrison School and worked in the Liberty Public Schools for nearly 40 years. His family was among the first African American families to settle in Clay County more than 200 years ago.

These accomplishments have come about through the energy and passion of numerous volunteers of diverse backgrounds. The next step is to hire a fulltime administrator to bring the Garrison School

Cultural Center to a greater level of serving its goal to improve human relations and cultural understanding in Clay County.

For more information, follow the Clay County African American Legacy on Facebook or visit  ccaal-garrisonschool.org. You can also join their Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 8, starting with a dedication of the Sam Houston Highway at Commerce Bank at 291 and 152 at 9 a.m., followed by other events at the Garrison School.

JUNE 7TH-8TH

Arts in the Park

Macken Park, North Kansas City | 5:00 PM

Arts in the Park, a free event, showcases art from fine artists and makers and the festival prides itself on promoting local artists from Kansas and Missouri. This accessible two-day festival features over 70 local artists and makers, live music, roaming performances, beer garden, local food trucks, and a kid's area. The festival is 5-10 pm Friday and 10-8 pm Saturday.

JUNE 8TH

6th Annual Quilt Walk with Jenny Doan

Historic Downtown Liberty | 10:00 AM

During the Quilt Walk, you'll be treated to an array of quilts while wandering in and around participating businesses in downtown Liberty. Displays will include vintage quilts, multi-generational quilts, modern quilts and more. Each participating business will be handing out free quilt block patterns, as well as finishing instructions to make a special quilt of your own. Learn more at quiltingismytherapy.com

JUNE 8TH

Wine Festival

Downtown Excelsior Springs | 3:00 PM

Whether you are a seasoned wineaux or still figuring out the difference between Moscato and Merlot, this wine tasting event is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to sample over 85 wines from 20 different Missouri wineries and meet with the owners who have made Missouri famous in the American Wine Market. For tickets and information, go to visitexcelsior.com

JUNE 14TH, 21ST, 28TH Friday in the Park

Macken Park Festival Shelter | 11:30 AM

Enjoy a Friday afternoon in the park listening to local musicians in cooperation with the Music Performance Trust Fund, Local 34-627. Free and open to public. Fridays, June 14 through September 27 at the Festival Shelter in Macken Park from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

JUNE 14TH

Poolside Palooza

Liberty Community Center | 6:00 PM

Dive into an evening packed with summer fun, including swimming, water-proof temporary tattoos, food trucks and an exciting showing of the movie "Trolls Band Together" as the sun sets in the summer sky. But that's not all – craft your own glow-in-the-dark bracelets, pick up tips from a pro hula hooper, and bask in the warm summer sun.

JUNE 14TH-15TH

Lakefest

Downtown Smithville | 8:00 AM

Lakefest in Smithville features live music, a kid’s area with rides and inflatables, vendors, food and drink for enjoyment, a pancake breakfast starting at 8am on Saturday in the courtyard, followed by a parade through downtown Smithville around 11 a.m.

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JUNE 15TH

Juneteenth

Red Barn Farm, Weston | 11:00 AM

The 4th Annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee explores Weston Black history. The event will feature storytellers, African drummers and dancers, music, history and barbecue. For more information, visit baacweston.org

JUNE 15TH

Learn to Play: Disc Golf

Bennett Park | 2:00 PM

Learn the basics to play one of Liberty's favorite outdoor games - Disc Golf! Come enjoy FREE Kona Ice and have a blast learning from KC Disc Golf. Tech Disc will have a net and special devices you can put on your disc to get specific metrics on you skills! Don't miss out on your opportunity to get outdoors and sharpen your technique!

JUNE 21ST

Movie in the Park: Teen-

age Mutant Ninja Turtles

Macken Park, North Kansas City | 8:30 PM

Our movie for June is  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

A fun time for the whole family! Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy some fresh air with a movie in the park. Movie will start at dusk near the Festival Shelter in Macken Park. Free and open to the public.

JUNE 21ST

Make Music Day

Throughout Liberty | 9:00 AM

Make Music Liberty is a live, free musical celebration on Wednesday, June 21st, the longest day of the year, with concerts in our parks, retailers & streets across Liberty. For more information and locations, visit makemusicliberty.org

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JUNE 21ST-22ND

Waterfest

The Waterfest Celebration is an annual event that celebrates the city’s mineral water heritage with a weekend full of music, activities, food and fun! The historic downtown event features pony rides, bounce houses, food and craft vendors, live music, fireworks and a quilt show. For more information, go to visitexcelsior.com.

JUNE 22ND-23RD

Plein Aire Painters

Weston Coffee Roastery, 413 Main Street, Weston | 9:00 AM

Some of the Midwest's best, award-winning plein air painters will converge on Weston. Painters will set up their easels and paint at various locations around the streets and sidewalks of Historic Weston. You can visit with the artists, learn a little about them, and watch as their paintings develop, and even carry the art home.

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