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The Makers Among Us

We’ve got such a great magazine this month for our annual gentlemen’s issue. For the second year in a row, photographer Hannah Schreiner has knocked it out of the park with a beautiful cover for our June issue. This time, local cooper Doug Bratcher graces the cover in his barrel-making shop in Liberty.

I stumbled upon Bratcher Cooperage & Gifts when working on the story for last month’s cover story on Blush Farms Cork & Board, located right next door. Clearly there’s some magic happening in that corner of the Northland! Tiffany Killoren’s story about Doug and his trade was so interesting. I didn’t know barrels could be so fascinating, but I found myself talking to multiple people about barrels this week, based on what I learned in her article!

Another story I’ve been chatting my friend’s ears off about is the Movie Car Man and his amazing creations, from this month’s story by Jennifer Kirby. Russ Dameron and his family have created quite a wild hobby out of recreating famous cars from popular movies. I first read about Russ when my friend, local journalist Dominick Williams, ran a story about him in the Kansas City Star. Imagine my excitement when I found out he was a Northlander!

Speaking of cars, our last story this month is about Cody Turnbull, who dabbles in all sorts of unique aspects of vehicles, from interior restoration to building steam-powered machines. I stopped by the Platte County Steam & Gas Show on a whim last August and had such a fun time chatting with Cody and his brother, Jason, about their wild steam car, and it turns out that that was only a small part of what Cody does with cars! He does a beautiful job restoring car interiors, and the Weston Moonshiner’s Car Cruise that his family runs is such an asset to the community in Weston.

These days, it feels rare to find folks who can make and restore things with their hands. It’s a great joy to be able to highlight three local men who are doing so, whether it’s for their profession or just for fun. We’re lucky to have all of them here in the Northland.

Until next month,

KATIE CURRID, EDITOR @NORTHLANDCITYLIFESTYLE

June 2025

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Park University Senior Art Students to Hold Pair of Exhibits

Park University will host a pair of exhibits over the next few months showcasing the work of six senior art students.  Both exhibits — May 5 through June 6 and June 16 through July 18 — are free and open to the public and will take place in the Campanella Gallery, located inside Norrington Center on Park’s flagship Parkville Campus.

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MOVIE Car MAGIC

As I follow behind the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 with the movie theme music blaring, it’s easy to see how much joy it brings to the community. Every car we drive past is filled with faces pressed against the windows - their smiles wide across their faces. Even I have a grin from ear to ear and occasionally laugh at the pure fun of the whole situation.

Ecto-1 pulls into the parking lot next to the other movie cars, and several people drive by to take pictures while landscape workers walk over to ask questions. Russ Dameron, the Movie Car Man, couldn’t be nicer as he answers their questions and waves to those passing by.

By day, Russ is an attorney. By night, he’s a musician in a couple of bands (The True Tones and the Blues Masters). By weekend, he’s The Movie Car Man.

Russ began building movie cars in late 2021, sort of by accident. He and his brother-in-law were looking to rent a Blues Mobile to accompany their Blues Brothers’ Halloween costumes. However, the car they found was only for sale. The price was right, and the car became Russ’s first movie car. Since the car had been sitting in a barn for a few years, it needed a lot of work. They repainted it inside and out, built and mounted a fully-functioning (enormous)

It’s about more than the movie cars. It’s about the smiles.

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JENNIFER KIRBY

speaker to the roof, put on new tires, and rolled into Halloween with the most elaborate costume accessory in the Kansas City metro. After that, Russ was hooked. His second movie car was none other than the infamous Ghostbusters Ecto-1. Russ stumbled upon a 1961 Cadillac hearse ambulance on eBay and began the renovations, which would take two years to complete.

He wasn’t alone in that project — or the many others that followed. His brother, Rod Dameron, spearheads the bodywork on the movie cars while his cousin, Rodney Creed, works on the engines, wiring, and mechanics. Russ’s specialty is researching the parts that are needed to make the cars accurate replicas. Ecto-1 was the most challenging because the parts are hard to find and there are a lot of details.

“The blue lights are extremely rare to find, and those who have them know how much they’re worth,” says Russ.

The end result of their Ecto-1 renovation efforts is that it’s one of the most accurate replicas you can find.

In order to locate the parts they need, movie car builders around the nation rely on online groups, such as Facebook groups, to share details such as paint codes, fabric, materials, and where to locate the vehicles. Also, there are subgroups for each type of movie car. There are online groups for the Blues Mobiles, Ghostbusters Ecto-1, “Jurassic Park” vehicles, Pizza Planet Toyotas, Herbie the Lovebug, Scooby Doo Mystery Machines, and “Back to the Future’s” DeLorean.

According to Russ, “There are DeLorean lovers and DeLorean Time Machine lovers, and they don’t cross over,” he laughs.

What makes Russ unique is that he has built all of those movie cars.

Russ and his team have built two Blues Mobiles, the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, “Toy Story’s” Pizza Planet Toyota, a Jurassic Park Explorer, a Jurassic Park Jeep, Herbie the Lovebug, a DeLorean, and a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine.

Sometimes his cars come from someone’s barn, and sometimes they come from the movies themselves. His Mystery Machine was created by Hollywood for Hollywood. It was intended to be an elaborate prop at the Scoob! premier in 2020. Since the release of the film was scheduled during COVID, the premiere was canceled. The van was ditched and ended up in the hands of Russ.

Every car, even those from Hollywood, needs some kind of work done. The Mystery Machine doesn’t drive over 30 miles an hour, and there was initially no radio in it, which is unacceptable to Russ since every car blasts the movie’s theme music as he drives it around, as I witnessed before our interview.

The music is a huge part of the experience. It amplifies the nostalgia when you hear “Back In Time” rocking out from the DeLorean or “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” blaring from the Pizza Planet Toyota.

You might be wondering, “Where does he drive them?” For the most part, the cars are featured in parades and at parties. Since 2022, they have been featured in parades at Gladfest, in Parkville and Smithville, and at the Independence Halloween

parade (one of the biggest Halloween parades in the nation). Additionally, they are occasionally rented for parties.

However, sometimes he and his wife, Lori, drive them around town to run errands or to go to the grocery store, which adds 20-30 minutes to the trip. People drive, walk, and run across parking lots to take pictures, talk to the Damerons, and even sing and dance. One elderly lady who was pushing a walker came across a parking lot as fast as she could to get to Ecto-1.

“The closer she got, the more excited she got. By the time she reached the car, she had let go of her walker and had her hands in the air singing, ‘Who you gonna call?’” Russ remembered as he acted out the woman’s dance moves.

“I wondered what was taking him so long until I walked out and saw the crowd,” Lori added. “I just walked myself with my groceries across the parking lot to join them.”

Building and sharing these cars is a family affair. Lori is intricately involved in the planning and organizing of their events.

“She is in charge of organizing all of the events and appearances that we attend,” Russ explains. “She recruits people to dress up as characters from the movies and pass out candy at events. We have an entire room that is taken over with plastic bins filled with costumes and props that she has organized and collected. She also dresses up in costumes for shows. She has her own Ghostbusters outfit, as do all our kids and their significant others!”

Their daughter, Natalie, is their social media publicist, and, of course, Rod and Rodney are essential to the creation of each movie car.

“My brother and cousin do a lot of work for nothing,” says Russ. “You ask them why they do it, and they say because of the smiles.”

I witnessed and experienced the joy of the movie cars firsthand. You can call what they do impressive or any number of things, but this is what it comes down to for all of them: their cars bring pure happiness to people. [1]

The team has plans to keep building. Russ says he would like to build the DeLorean Time Machine, a Batmobile, and Barney Fife’s patrol car from the “Andy Griffith Show.”

You can see their cars and the reaction they get on their social media. And you never know, you might just see Ecto-1 cruising to a grocery store near you!

Find The Movie Car Man on social media. He’s on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as @themoviecarman

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and THREAD TREAD

Cody Turnbull restores cars for a living, but one of his mostused tools in his shop might surprise you: a sewing machine.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE CURRID

“I think people are kind of hesitant to get behind the sewing machine and try it just because, [they say, ‘I don’t want to] run a sewing machine all day, I’d rather go get my hands dirty,’” says Cody. “But it’s pretty quiet in here, it’s clean, I have my own business, I make my own hours, I pick and choose what I work on.”

Cody runs the one-man operation, Turnbull’s Trim Shop, out of the garage next to his home in Weston, where he renovates vehicle interiors.

He first learned how to sew in his high school home economics class. After he graduated high school in 2010, he went on to study automotive restoration at McPherson College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. But he’s been fixing up cars since he can remember.

Both Cody’s grandfather and father are also into renovating vehicles, and Cody started out fixing up cars alongside his older brother, Jason, from a young age. Jason restored a 1962 Ford unibody pickup truck when he first got his driver’s license, so Cody, who is 3 years younger, felt the need to find a car to restore in time for his 16th birthday as well.

“Shortly after we got his truck on the road, we found this in a junkyard, and you wouldn’t even recognize it,” says Cody about his first car. “Looking back on it, we would have found a nicer car to use, but we had that one, and we had six other parts cars. So out of all those six, we threw this one together.”

Because cars didn’t have names during that era, Cody simply labels it a 1951 Ford custom car, a “chop top” result that he still drives around today.

Restoring old vehicles isn’t the only hobby the Turnbull men do together. They are also heavily involved in the Platte County Steam & Gas Show, which showcases steam-powered and antique gas-powered vehicles every year in August.

“We kind of joke around — the steam engine show is like a family reunion for us, because we’ve got the majority of the steam engines,” says Cody.

The Turnbulls are a sight to see at the steam engine show, taking turns giving their kids rides in their steam engine vehicles, steering around giant piles of lumber that powers the engines.

It’s not a hobby that many can say they have, but Cody loves it not for the historical restoration aspect but appreciates the vehicles from an engineering standpoint.

“There’s just something about the raw mechanics of seeing all of it move,” says Cody. “Once you understand and see how it all works, and how all of the plumbing works, and [how] all the levers work, and all the actuators work, and it’s like, ‘Okay, this how all this works.’ I can fix this if I need to. It’s all pretty straightforward, and once you understand it, it makes it a lot more enjoyable.”

Enjoying vehicles is something Cody is already passing along to his children. A dad of three kids ages five and younger, his oldest two are already riding dirtbikes. You can also find the Turnbulls and their extended family at the downtown Weston Moonshiners Car Club Cruise Nights, an event they run. The cruise nights occur

on the fourth Saturday of every month, a low-key affair that draws car enthusiasts to just show up and park in the historic downtown.

While Cody certainly has the ability to work on a car mechanically, he says he loves his job restoring interiors.

“As far as the trades go, this is pretty hard to beat,” says Cody. “If I had to do it all over again, I would do upholstery over any other trade.”

Turnbull Trim Shop,  is on Facebook or on Instagram @turnbullstrimshop. Or find Cody at the Platte County Steam & Gas Show on August 7-10 at the Platte County Fairgrounds. CONTINUED >

BARREL AGED

TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP LIVES ON IN LIBERTY

To those unfamiliar with the term,  coopering sounds like a made-up word or something only chicken owners understand (coopering the coop, perhaps?)

Both are wildly inaccurate. The term  coopering and, in turn,  coopers, refers to the centuries-old craft of making wooden barrels and the artisans skilled in doing so. Coopers played a pivotal role in history.

The transportation of cargo in barrels aboard ships during the Middle Ages was

an early glimpse of the container-based shipping we rely on today.

Step inside Bratcher Cooperage & Gifts in Liberty , and you’ll find a cooper still very much engaged in a classic artform that stands tall throughout the test of time.

Doug Bratcher has made oak barrels for over fifty years, considering his path a natural result of growing up in Kentucky. Acknowledging that he is one of the few coopers who still makes barrels by hand, he takes great pride in the process, as well as the quality of the finished product. As he should. The process – which can take up to seven years to learn – requires

specialized tools and expertise. Back in the day, cooper apprentices began around twelve years old and spent the rest of their teenage years honing the skill.

How barrels are made directly relates to their purpose. Dry coopering refers to barrels that store flour, food or other non-liquid items. White coopering involves the making of buckets, pails and other items for household use. Wet coopering involves making watertight wooden containers for the transportation of liquids – most notably the spirits that absorb the flavor of the wooden barrel as they age. The art of coopering, especially the building of barrels by hand, is a craft largely lost to time and

“YOU GET A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WHEN YOU MAKE SOMETHING AND SOMEBODY LIKES IT.”

technology that allows for mass production on a large scale. That’s what makes the Bratcher Cooperage so special. It hasn’t swayed with time, standing as strong and steady as the barrels lining its walls.

The area outside the Bratcher Cooperage is as interesting as what lies within. Aged barrels waiting for restoration stand next to a wagonful of new white oak boards waiting to be put to work. The smell of white oak surrounds you, its use in barrel-making crucial given its closed pore structure that prevents leakage. Metal barrel rings are stacked in piles alongside a giant saw blade that leans against the building and a machine of

some sort from another time. A sign in the gift shop window reads “Don’t worry, just pray” and a sign on the door cautions visitors not to let the three cats who call the cooperage home escape. Two sweet cats sun themselves obliviously in the window, the thought of going anywhere far from their mind.

Bratcher’s products are primarily used in historic sites these days but were also a part of the big screen in movies like “Far and Away,” an opportunity that arose when a filmmaker shooting locally stumbled upon the cooperage and told his friend, Ron Howard, about the resource. Although many, if not most, would be

beyond excited to see their work displayed in such a way, Bratcher exudes a quiet pride reflective of the genuineness with which he approaches his work.

“I guess you get a sense of accomplishment when you make something and somebody likes it,” he explains.

Come fall, you’ll find Bratcher at Silver Dollar City sharing the artistry of his craft with visitors from all over. In September and October, he will be part of the National Harvest Festival at Branson’s amusement park, offering an opportunity to see the coopering process in action. A signed photograph of Loretta Lynn hands on the cooperage’s wall, a sweet memory of a commercial that he shot with her years ago to highlight the festival; Dolly Parton and Pat Boone are also among the beloved celebrities who Bratcher has met during his years at Silver Dollar City’s celebration.

Asked if he has help in the cooperage, he jokingly responds, “Anyone who hangs around too long has to help.” Although it’s clear that Bratcher likes to work alone, he speaks lovingly of his wife, Jan, who runs the gift shop, and mentions that two grandsons carry names that honor their grandfather’s work – Cooper and Keifer (the German name for a cooper ).

Although Bratcher Cooperage & Gifts is a popular spot with tourists and those looking to shop for something a bit more unique, it’s worth a stop simply to learn about a beautiful craft that is becoming obsolete and a craftsman who proudly carries the cooper name. Run your hand along the smooth wood of an aged oak barrel and you’ll see that history really is quite beautiful.

SUMMER GRILL

RECIPES

ARTICLE BY KATIE BOBROW

THESE DELICIOUS RECIPES ARE LIGHT, BRIGHT AND FEEL LIKE SUMMER

The sun has returned, and grilling season is upon us. With the nice weather comes vegetable gardens and fresh produce, along with the overwhelming desire to be outside as much as possible. We’ve compiled some fresh and light dishes that you can shop for at your local farmers market and whether you’re looking for a quick mid-week meal or something to grill for a crowd on the weekend these dishes won’t disappoint. These pair well together or can stand on their own!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place skirt steak into gallon freezer bag

2. Combine all other ingredients in bowl and mix. Pour over steak and marinate for 3-4 hours or overnight in the fridge.

3. Bring skirt steak to room temperature by letting it sit out for one hour.

4. Get your grill hot on one side and medium on the other.

5. Once the grill is ready, wipe excess marinade off steak. Starting on the hot side, place skirt steak on grill for 2 minutes per side, attaining a nice sear.

6. Transfer steak to the cooler side of grill and cook until the internal temp is 130°. Let rest for 10 minutes (temp will rise while resting).

7. Carve and serve. This dish pairs well with beans and rice or served as tacos. Following is a chimichurri sauce that compliments it nicely.

*Outside skirt steak is a more tender cut than inside skirt steak, for this recipe outside skirt is recommended. Do not use too much lime as the citrus can cook the meat before putting it on the grill, resulting in a tougher texture.

SIMPLE SKIRT STEAK

INGREDIENTS:

• 2lbs. Outside skirt steak*

• 2 Tablespoons lime*

• 2 Tablespoons finely,

chopped cilantro

• ¼ Cup olive oil or avocado oil

• ¼ White onion, finely chopped

• 1 Tablespoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

CHIMICHURRI

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ Cup parsley, finely chopped

• ½ Cup cilantro, finely chopped

• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 3 Cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Red chili (whole or deseeded depending on desired level of heat)

• ½ Teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 Teaspoon salt

• 1 Tablespoon lime juice (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. You can make this in the late morning and let it sit for around 4-6 hours, or you can make it the day before and let the flavors meld overnight in the fridge. Just be sure to take it out and get it to room temp before you serve it, as olive oil hardens in the fridge. Serve over skirt steak or tacos.

ROASTED CORN SALSA

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Ears sweet corn

• 10oz. Cherry tomatoes

• ¼ Cup lime juice

• 1 Finely chopped jalapeno or serrano (whole or deseeded depending on desired level of heat)

• ¼ Cup cilantro, finely chopped

• ½ Cup white onion, chopped

• 2 Cloves garlic, minced

• Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grill corn, you do not need to soak the corn beforehand.

2. Place corn on the grill (inside their husks) over medium heat turning every few minutes.

3. After 10 to 12 minutes shuck the corn and put the cobs back on the grill for 2-4 minutes rotating frequently to achieve that charred look and flavor.

4. Cut the corn from the cob, place in bowl and add all other ingredients. Let the mixture meld for about an hour and serve with tortilla chips or as a taco garnish.

THROUGHOUT JUNE

Orange Easel Summer Art Camps

Orange Easel in Liberty and Platte Woods

This summer, Orange Easel is hosting art classes in the form of evening summer camps, mini one-day camps and storytime art classes. There's something for kids of all ages. Sign up for any two classes and the third one is free! Find more information on their website at orangeeaselart.com

JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, 27TH

Friday Summer Concerts

Central Park at Zona Rosa | 6:30 AM

Bring a chair, blanket and friends and enjoy FREE concerts in Zona Rosa’s Central Park this summer, every Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come early for and get dinner at any of our restaurants. A spot on Bravo’s patio is the perfect place to hear the music. For more info, visit zonarosa.com/events/events/friday-summer-concerts-in-the-park-2025

JUNE 7TH

3rd Annual Rolling on the River Bike Ride

E.H. Young Riverfront Park, 1001 NW Argosy Parkway, Riverside | 9:00 AM

Attend this family-friendly bike ride along a Missouri riverfront trail. The ride begins and ends at E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside, MO. This is a free, non-competitive ride meant for all ages and abilities. Come enjoy the views and the ride — this is not a race! For more information, visit platteparks.com/rolling-on-the-river/

JUNE 7TH

Free Fishing Day

Platte Ridge Park, 17130 MO Highway 371 Platte City | 10:00 AM

The Conservation Department will have poles, hooks, and bobbers available for use, and Platte County Parks will provide the bait! Representatives from MDC will be available to answer questions and offer advice. Fishing permits are not needed for this event since the weekend of June 8 & 9, 2025, is the statewide free fishing weekend. For more information, visit platteparks.com/free-fishing-day

JUNE 7TH

Art on the Side

118 North Main Street, Liberty | 8:00 AM

Join us in historic downtown Liberty, Missouri, for the annual Art on the Side Liberty Art Festival, a vibrant showcase of art, craftsmanship, and entertainment! This year’s festival will feature over 80 talented artists and artisan makers displaying their stunning creations. From fine art to handcrafted goods, there will be something for everyone to admire, purchase, and enjoy.

JUNE 7TH

Liberty Quilt Walk

Quilting Is My Therapy, 2 East Franklin Stree, Liberty | 10:00 AM

Learn alongside approximately 900 quilters on June 7th at the 7th annual Quilt Walk hosted by Author Angela Walters, owner of Quilting is My Therapy. Historic downtown Liberty shops will display quilts and visitors will receive free quilt block patterns by visiting each store. The event is free and runs from 10 AM to 3 PM.

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Arts in the Park

Macken Park, North Kansas City | 5:00 PM

Arts in the Park returns for a vibrant two-day celebration of local creativity and community spirit. Featuring more than 60 talented artists and makers from across Kansas and Missouri, this festival showcases an impressive mix of fine art and handcrafted goods. Admission is free and open to the public. More info at artsinthepark.org

JUNE 14TH

Instructional Kayak Event

Guy B. Park Conservation Area, 371 Hwy and Bee Creek Boulevard, Platte City | 8:30 AM

Experience kayaking first hand at the FREE Kayak event June 14, 2025, starting at 8:30 am! Boats and gear will be supplied; bring your own boat if you have one. This event is open to people of all ages; children under 8 years old must supply their own life preserver if participating. For more information and to register, visit platteparks.com/instructionalkayakevent

JUNE 14TH

Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee

Weston Red Barn Farm | 11:00 AM

We’ll honor and celebrate the rich history and the beauty of the diversity of Weston’s historic Neighbors of Blackhawk Street with engaging storytellers, live music, poetry, shopping, booths showcasing souvenirs and lost arts, the popular African dance troupe, Dance In Motion, plus the famous BBQ luncheon provided by the Weston Rotary returns.

JUNE 14TH

Color Your World With Mad Science

North Kansas City Public Library | 10:00 AM

This spectacular show from Mad Science Greater Kansas City thrills audiences with impressive science experiments to color our world. A vibrant and interactive program designed to engage children aged 4-11, featuring chemical reactions and hands-on experiments.

JUNE 17TH

What The Bees See

North Kansas City Public Library | 10:00 AM

Buzz on over to the library to see the world through a bee’s eyes! We’ll learn how bees view flowers using ultraviolet light, then paint our own vibrant, bee-inspired blossoms. For more info, visit nkcpl.org

JUNE 21ST

Make Music Day

Various location in Liberty | 10:00 AM

Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21. Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music Day is open to anyone who wants to take part. All of it is free and open to the public. Visit makemusicliberty.org for more information.

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