Mission Hills, KS November 2023 by City Lifestyle

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Grateful

November 2023 PUBLISHER

Cooper Moore | cooper.moore@citylifestyle.com EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR

Victoria Moore | Victoria.Moore@citylifestyle.com

Mayo Clinic studies show that being grateful will lower depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease, while simultaneously increasing sleep, mood, and immunity. One particular study says if there was a pill that did these things, every one of us would take it every day. Yet, when we have the opportunity to analyze our situations and surroundings, our inclination is to look at it through a negative lens. What if we switched our perspectives? Instead of looking at our lack or comparing ourselves to those around us, what if we start looking at what we have? Whether it's a great spouse, siblings or friends, we can shift from what we don't have to what we do have. Let's be grateful for those people and things in our lives! This issue focuses on things we can be grateful for. There are stories of local heroes, including one man who gave his life to the service and protection of our community. Other heroes look like a community organization caring for foster children by giving them a sense of stability. We have some amazing people in our community, and I can say that I am extremely grateful that the community we live in is a community of self-sacrificing people who want to serve those around them. What if we decided to start taking the "pill" of gratitude everyday, not only to feel better in our own bodies and life, but to impact everyone we interact with? That sounds like something that could make our already incredible community one of the best communities in the area, region, heck, maybe even the world! COOPER MOORE, PUBLISHER @MISSIONHILLSCITYLIFESTYLE

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

12 Hometown Hero

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Limelight LI FE + C U LT U R E

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Local’s Only LI FE + C U LT U R E

Giving Back LI FE + C U LT U R E

Hosting Tips HO ME + DES I GN

Chef ’s Selection FO O D + B EV E R AG E

Events

Self Care HEA LT H + WELLNES S

Honoring Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald

16 Gluten Free Holiday Recipes

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18 What is your favorite Thanksgiving Tradition?

Our partners reflect on their favorite parts about Thanksgiving throughout life

20 Breaking the Cycle

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Honoring Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald

ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA MOORE, CITY OF FAIRWAY

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The city of Fairway, Kansas is home to just over 4,000 people. On a normal day, its neighborhoods are quiet and peaceful and protected by the courageous men and women of the Fairway Police Department. However, in recent months, a normal day has been quiet for a different reason. On August 7, 2023, the police department lost an officer, the city lost a protector, his family lost a loved one and Lieutenant Mandi Bayless lost a friend. “I think it’s important how brave Jonah was,” she said. “He really was courageous. I miss that.” Officer Jonah Oswald responded to a call at a local QuikTrip, where he lost his life in the line of duty at 29 years old. It was the kind of call he was ready to take at a moment’s notice. As his superior, Lieutenant Bayless remembers the preparation he put into handling those difficult situations as a young officer. “He has never been afraid to do the right thing. He always wanted to know more and learn how to be a good police officer.” From day one, Officer Oswald displayed incredible loyalty to the city of Fairway and the police department. Born and raised in San Diego, he moved to the Kansas City area as a teenager to be near his now wife. Through her job at Hi Hat Coffee, she was able

to connect Jonah to Fairway Police Chief, J.P. Thurlo. Knowing Fairway was where he wanted to be, he applied to the department without any experience. “Initially, we told him we wanted him to go get some experience somewhere that was a little busier and then come back and apply at Fairway when he was ready,” Lieutenant Bayless said. After a few years of Army Reserves in Buckner, Missouri, Jonah stayed true to his heart and reapplied to Fairway in 2019. It did not take long for his infectious personality and humor to filter through the entire department. “We all loved him,” Lieutenant Bayless said. “He would just come in and start talking in a weird Australian accent for no reason. You would start laughing and couldn’t help it. He brought that every day.” The excitement Jonah had for his job was evident and his eagerness to learn new things earned him the opportunity to become Fairway’s firearms instructor. One of his first calls upon passing the course was to Lieutenant Bayless, who found herself now learning new things from the officer she had a hand in training. He single-handedly revitalized our firearms program,” she said. “He and I were out there for hours on the range trying to get me familiar with the new platform. I feel like he kinda reignited that excitement in me to be a police officer.” CONTINUED >

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For Officer Oswald, being a police officer was not just a job, it was who he was. His passion was not only for the community as a whole, but for the individual. “I had so many stories from people who say he was just so nice and friendly and would connect with the residents,” Lieutenant Bayless said. “He was always a protector. He was always listening.” The impact he made on the Fairway community was seen during the Parade of Blue, when hundreds of residents showed up to pay tribute to Officer Oswald with flags and salutes. Months later, blue ribbons still hang on the trees lining Shawnee Mission Parkway and wreaths hang on the walls of the Fairway Police Department.

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Moving on is not easy, and Lieutenant Bayless makes no plans to. “The department obviously isn’t the same,” she said. “I don’t want us to stop saying his name. I want everyone who ever comes to work for Fairway to know Jonah’s name and legacy. Officer Oswald will be remembered not only for his incredible acts of service to Fairway, but also for the kind of heart that compels a man to sacrifice his life. “I don’t know what sprung the need to become a police officer,” she said. “He had this need to serve. Some people, it’s just what their heart is. It was everything he was. That was always what I saw, his heart was a police officer.”

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With the profound rise of Celiac Disease and other sensitivities, many restaurants have made an extra effort to accommodate those who suffer from the effects of gluten. A Kansas City restaurant group is doing just that by creating menu items that are tasty for all and inclusive for those with eating restrictions. W. Vinzant Restaurants owns a handful of popular dining spots in the KC Metro area: Louie’s Wine Dive, Gram & Dun, BRGR and more. Their commitment to customers is the driving force behind their recipe choices, especially at Louie’s Wine Dive. “They [customers] love it because when you have a gluten-free allergy, you aren’t always able to go out to eat and get something that’s more than a salad,” social media director Mikita Burton said. “At Louie’s, you can get apps, entrees and desserts.” A crowd favorite and personal pick for Burton is the fish & chips, breaded with champagne and rice flour. “The fish is fresh and light and not too fishy. It tastes amazing and nobody knows it’s gluten-free by taste, it’s just good food,” Burton said. As the holidays approach, Burton is proud that families can gather together at any of their restaurants and not worry about the members who eat gluten-free. Enjoy these delicious recipes from W. Vinzant Restaurant Group.

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Crisp Pecan Brussels Sprouts INGREDIENTS • 1 bushel of Brussels • 1/4 cup of pre-candied pecans Sweet Serrano sauce: • 2 & 1/3 cups water, divided • 2 cups rice wine vinegar • 2 cups granulated sugar • 4 teaspoons salt • 4 fresh serrano peppers, stems removed, minced • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • Shaved green onion • Sprinkled parmesan

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Crisp Pecan Brussels Sprouts Fig & Whipped Ricotta Salad

1. Bake Brussels at 350 for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Toss in Sweet Serrano sauce and pecans. Top with shaved green onion and sprinkled parmesan.

Fig & Whipped Ricotta Salad INGREDIENTS • 1/4 pound of fresh figs • 1/2 cup of blueberries • 3 tablespoons of whipped ricotta • 1 bag arugula • 3 tablespoons toasted/crushed pistachios • 1 package prosciutto Honey rosemary vinaigrette: • 3 tbsp. apple vinegar • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 3 tbsp. honey • 1¼ dl. grape seed oil • 2 tsp. rosemary, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. Blend vinegar and honey in a measuring cup using a handheld blender. With the blender still running, add oil drop by drop to start, then more gradually. Add rosemary, salt and pepper to taste. Bake one package of prosciutto at 350 for 4 minutes or until crispy.

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving Tradition? ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE & OTHERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Our partners reflect on their favorite parts about Thanksgiving throughout life

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“Before we dine on our Thanksgiving feast, we go around the table and everyone shares what they are most thankful for. We’ve done this since my kids were very small and have continued annually no matter if it’s just the four of us or we are hosting family. We then thank God for all our blessings with prayer.”

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“As my years progress, experiencing holidays with those outside my normal circle is becoming more notable. My desire to learn about other cultures and their special traditions naturally leads to gathering with others who are different than me. Last year my family shared Thanksgiving with new friends from England and Greece. It was fun to discuss how our cultures differ yet are so alike. And doing it all over a traditional Thanksgiving meal was a special treat. Who doesn't love mashed potatoes?”

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“One of my favorite memories as a child on Thanksgiving Day is watching the Macy's Day Parade with my mom while cooking.”

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“My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is gathering with family, preparing a family feast and watching football! I am a family-first type of guy!”

“Our favorite family tradition is called Dolly's. Our stepfather, who is now deceased, used to put two rolls in a muffin tin, and the two rolls would bake together and create very large dinner rolls. You can guess how they became named Dolly's.”

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Breaking the Cycle ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE AND MITCHELL PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KC KANSAS ANGELS & MELISSA

Imagine Arrowhead Stadium filled to the brim four and a half times over. This is not a Chiefs’ playoff football game, nor is it a Taylor Swift concert with screaming fans. This staggering number represents the amount of children currently in the United States’ foster system– approximately 420,000 of them. Locally, there are over 6,000 kids in the foster system in the state of Kansas. Statistically, many of these children will face time in prison, end up on the street or take their own lives. The gravity of this gripped the heart of KC Kansas Angels’ President Judy Temaat in 2018, when she attended a conference centered on foster care

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and delved deeper into the numbers for her own hometown. “Holy cow we have to do something,” she said when she saw how many kids were in foster care just in Johnson County, Kansas’ most affluent county. “We’re the third highest county in the state with kids in care. . . Just because there are big beautiful houses, it doesn’t mean there also aren’t problems.” For some starting direction, Judy reached out to the organization Austin Angels hoping to bring a similar chapter to the Kansas City Metro area. Knowing she could not do this alone, she connected with three other women who almost immediately agreed to help launch KC Kansas Angels across seven counties in July of 2019. Today, Judy and her case managers are helping further the mission of KC Kansas Angels– “Through intentional giving, relationship building and mentorship, we can change the world.” The need for safe, loving homes is immense, but it’s just one of many problems to solve. According to Judy, 50 percent of homes that open their doors to foster care close their doors within the first year, the most common reason being a lack of support. The KC Kansas Angels staff are striving to keep those doors open. Melissa and her husband are currently raising eight kids between the ages of 11-18, four are fosters and four are biological. Each month, they receive a Love Box, a program that matches local volunteers with families in order to provide consistent support. The group supporting Melissa’s family also cooks dinner and drops it off once a week.

“I’m not one of those people who ask for help,” Melissa said. “I was starting to drown and they appeared at just the right time and started delivering meals.” The Love Box program is a one-year commitment of providing one box a month. By helping foster parents receive help in different forms, the goal is for volunteers to forge longterm relationships with the family that go beyond just a year. Judy and her husband Phill have been doing just that with their family of three girls. “I’m babysitting Saturday for them so mom can take her biological daughter to an all-day volleyball tournament. To pay a babysitter for that period of time would have been financially hard for them,” Judy said. Dare to Dream is another yearlong KC Kansas Angels program that emphasizes the power of relationships. This mentorship program is all about a healthy, safe adult spending individualized time with a child in foster care to help promote healthy habits through consistency in their lives. “There’s a huge need for male mentors,” Judy said. “There are so many young men in the foster system who just don’t have the positive role models they need.”

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“That’s why it’s so beautiful when families like Melissa’s come alongside these kids and give them the leg up they need to reach their fullest potential, to have the same dreams as all the other kids." Judy’s husband Phill is a mentor to one of Melissa’s kids. Recently, they went shoe shopping for the school year, a huge relief for Melissa with seven other kids to buy for. KC Kansas Angels has come a long way in a short amount of time, but their work is far from over. Every volunteer, every donation and every story shared goes toward breaking the cycle of foster care. “I see progress being made when I see kids graduating from high school and breaking habits,” Judy said. “We’ve had parents say to us, ‘I was going to close my license until you guys got involved with us.’” For the last nine years, Melissa has played a role in 49 success stories and often hears from her kids who have aged out of the system. “I have kids walk in the door and go ‘Where’s Mom?’ They know when we eat, so they just pop in and make themselves at home,” she said. “On Mother’s Day, you never know who you’re going to hear from.”

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Whether it’s going back to their biological parents, being adopted or turning 18, Melissa and her husband are dedicated to seeing kids through to their final destination. “I just want to show the world around me that they are normal kids who just need love and safety in a family and someone to look up to,” she said. Not everyone is called to be a foster parent. Not everyone can open their home, but anyone can show up to help break the cycle. “Be a Love Box volunteer, be a mentor, bring someone a meal, make a financial donation. There’s so many holes and gaps that need to be filled,” Judy said. “Start somewhere even if it’s small.” As someone who didn’t know where to start in this journey, Judy certainly knows how she wants it to end. The cycle stops with them,” she said. “If that’s the only contribution I make to this, then I’ve done my job.”

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It’s campfire season! You know what that means? S’MORES! These sweet treats are staples during the fall and winter! I have many childhood memories of sitting by the campfire with my family telling stories, gazing at the stars, and roasting marshmallows. This year, take your s’mores to a whole new level with this S’mores Dessert Board! They are so easy and fun to make! Similar to a Charcuterie Board, a S’mores Dessert Board is beautifully decorated and full of everything you need to make the perfect s’mores! Some of my favorite things to include in a s’mores are either peanut butter or a mint chocolate candy!

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The Greatest Show on Earth

T HE S UN FLOW ER MAR KET | 9:0 0 A M Take the shopper in your life out for a day at the upscale vintage-inspired indoor market! Shop for great art and decor, while having a good time looking at some high quality merchandise. Make your weekend shopping plans now! For more information visit vintagemarketdays.com/market/kansas-city/.

T-MOBILE CEN TER | 7:00 PM Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth! Children and adults alike will wonder in amazement at the superhuman acts and entertainment. New technology, 360-degree environment, and top performers help give an immersive and connected experience for your entire family! Don't miss out on The Greatest Show on Earth. Tickets are available on t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/ringling-bros-andbarnum-bailey

N OV E M BE R 12TH

No Bow Tie

N OV E M BE R 17TH

Sip, Mingle and Jingle at Lenexa Public Market

N OV E M BE R 24 T H - 2 5T H

Luminary Walk

COLON IAL CHUR CH IN PRAIR I E V I L L AG E | 3:30 P M The Kansas City Guitar Society presents a free concert series, featuring local and regional guitarists on a journey through music! Enjoy this incredible and relaxing way to spend your Sunday afternoon! More information is available on bandsintown.com/e/104781958-no-bow-tie-at-colonial-church-in-prairie-village.

LEN EXA PUBLIC MAR KET | 5:00 P M Get with your gal pals for a night of relaxation and Christmas shopping at the Lenexa Public Market. Browse the booths of local vendors while sipping on your favorite drink! Admission is free. Reserve your spot online through Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/sip-mingle-jingle-tickets-709648797657.

OVER LAN D PARK AR BOR ETUM & B OTA NI CA L GA R DE NS | 5 :0 0 P M What more perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit with your family than an immersive experience surrounded by light?! Enjoy walking through the arboretum and gardens starting the week of Thanksgiving into December. Tickets are $15 and are available on artsandrec-op.org/arboretum/luminary-walk/.

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Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY The art of gratitude can be healing well beyond the month of November, but this is a great time of year to get in the true mindset of gratefulness. To aid in your endeavors, check out these 30 daily gratitude journal prompts and stick to them until it feels natural.

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Five things that make you happy instantly: Did you get any pleasant surprises today? Did you do any acts of kindness today? What's something big or small you can do for those less fortunate than yourself? Five personality traits you're grateful for: Favorite song and how does it make you feel? One small step you can take toward overcoming a challenge you currently face: List something good that caught your attention today. What nice thing did another person do for you this week? What's something you did for another person this week? Three things you own that make your life easier: How can you turn something that makes you angry into something more pleasant? Think of five people who irritate you or you have trouble getting along with. Name three positive qualities about them. What are you most thankful for in your life? Name three of your significant accomplishments. Most stunning place you’ve ever visited: Think about the personalities and unique qualities of someone you admire. Which qualities of them do you want to see in yourself, too? What's your favorite holiday and why? What friends are you most grateful for having in your life? What basic daily necessities are you thankful for today? What are you grateful for in your career? Focus on your five senses and write down how you can make them more active. Three elements of nature you're most grateful for: Three things you love about your town: List three struggles you experienced and overcame in your life. What did you do to overcome them, and who helped you through them? What meals do you enjoy most? Something you saw this week that melted your heart: A time when someone went out of their way to support you: A happy memory from childhood: Make a list of five places you'd like to visit and consider visiting at least one very soon.

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