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Who Runs the Northland?

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Lifestyle Letter

Who runs the world?

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hat's a great question! According to Beyoncé, girls run the world, but I think that the case can be made for women in general. And in May, we are focusing on the women that are changing the world in a variety of ways.

Check out our feature on the women that are leading their communities--Mayors Jean Moore, Nan Johnston, and Kathy Rose. Each of them came to public service in a very different way but all have left an indelible mark upon their community. And what's more, they are shining examples that a woman's place is wherever she can make the most impact.

Take a peek inside Jane Bromberg's studio. She's parlayed a love of design into a career as a dressmaker, seamstress, and quilter. Her ability to work from home meant that she could raise her family on her own terms, while also contributing to the family finances.

Now that the kids are grown, she's bloomed into an artist in her own right and is showing local lovers of the arts what a needle and thread can do.

And finally, see how the first six months of motherhood has changed me in our Parting Thoughts. It's been a wonderful journey and I'm excited to continue it.

As Mother's Day approaches, let's acknowledge and thank the women in our lives that pour out their love to all those around them. We would be nowhere without them!

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Inspired By

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Hot Spot

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Culinary Creations

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Parting Thoughts

Freelance sewing and quilting skills allow freedom for local woman.

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Good Times

Liberty Farm Equestrian Center Spring Fling

Liberty Farm Equestrian Center hosted two MeetUps. The Family-Friendly MeetUp included games, dinner, and each child rode a horse. At the Adult MeetUp, attendees met the horses, watched a lesson by trainer/manager Jeff Tryon, saw demonstrations, rode horses, and enjoyed a Q&A and dinner with Tryon and owner Rebecca Randles.

Malia Waterman learns to feed Miley while Beginner rider Cecilia Welsch practices her posture. Nick from New Jersey experiences his first time Rebecca Randles supervised. on horseback.

Jeff Tryon Trainer/Manager.

From Left: Rebecca Randles, Laura Samuels, Gautham and Nick's first visit to the barn.

Michelle Blankenship, and Lindsay Browne holding pictures of Undulata’s Sweet Temptation (Chloe).

Briana Olson and Carey Welsch pose with Honey Nancy and William Quitmeier meet Miley. in the background.

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Future equestrian star Brayden with Jeff Tryon.

Good Times

Kansas City Fashion Week Bubbly and Bowties

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL PERKS UP WITH MOTHER EARTH COFFEE

For more information or to support the building project, contact Nathan Marticke, associate vice president for university advancement, at Nathan.Martick@Park.edu or 816.584.6844.

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AWARDS GLADSTONE GRANT The Missouri Department of Conservation has awarded the City of Gladstone a TRIM II grant to fund the trimming of historic oak trees in Oak Grove Park. Many of the old oaks had suffered storm damage over the years and needed extensive pruning to extend the life of the trees and to increase the safety of park users. This

Oak Park High School partnered with a local coffee company,

extensive project, costing $12,695 was performed by a local certi-

Mother Earth Coffee, to open a student-run coffee shop inside the

fied arborist in the fall of 2016 and now the beautiful trees are safe

high school. Mother Earth Coffee, which is roasted in Kansas City’s

and healthy and ready for a busy spring season. Over the years the

Crossroads District, provided the training and features its products

MDC has funded a number of tree projects in Gladstone providing

in the mini-coffee shop with an objective to provide a personalized

funds for several tree inventories, reduction of hazard trees in parks

learning experience for its academically at-risk students.

city-wide, and planting trees in city parks. The City of Gladstone

Operated each school day morning inside the concession stand and under the supervision of teachers Jamie McSparin and

is committed to maintaining trees on public lands and has been awarded the Tree City USA designation for 14 years.

Kelsey Mayabb, the coffee shop provides a menu of hot cocoa, coffees, and flavored syrups.

A small class of students are responsible for brewing and serving the coffee as well as developing and creating marketing materials.

The idea for the Oak Perk Coffee Shop was conceived by teachers McSparin and Mayabb to be a constructive outlet for students to build and practice useful life skills like responsibility, customer service, dedication, and (of course) how to brew a great cup of coffee.

Oak Perk Coffee Shop menu is limited, for now. Students have already expanded the menu with an original recipe for a Mocha. They hope to expand the offerings to include cold and blended beverages as the coffee shop continues to grow.

BANK LIBERTY BESTOWS GIFT UPON PARK UNIVERSITY Brent Giles, BankLiberty president and chief executive officer, presented a $75,000 check to Greg Gunderson, Ph.D., Park University president, to go toward the University’s new School of Business building, which will be known as the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center. BankLiberty’s commitment will help fund a large classroom space in the building, known as the BankLiberty Classroom.

SYNERGY SERVICES HONORED FOR WORK ON BEHALF OF CHILD VICTIMS Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western

“BankLiberty is honored to further strengthen its relationship with

District of Missouri, presented the annual Crystal Kipper & Ali

Park University through this partnership for the School of Business,”

Kemp Memorial Award today to Synergy Services in recognition of

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strate its leadership in that success. The gift provides BankLiberty

“Synergy Services is a staunch advocate and compassionate care-

with a unique opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to the

giver for children and families in crisis,” says Larson. “Synergy is a strong

economic and educational development in the Northland.”

ally in our work to combat human trafficking and child exploitation. I’m

The Plaster Center is planned to be built on the University’s flagship campus in Parkville, Mo., on the east side of the

pleased to recognize Synergy’s contribution as a valuable partner in responding to the needs of our most vulnerable victims.”

University’s main entrance. Fundraising and planning for the

The award ceremony was part of an annual event hosted by

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(CON TI N U ED)

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme – “Strength.

Resilience. Justice.” – reflects a vision for the future in which all victims are strengthened by the response they receive, organizations are resilient in response to challenges, and communities are able to seek collective justice and healing.

Executive Director Robin Winner received the award on behalf of Synergy Services. This is the 14th year for the award to be presented in memory of Crystal Kipper and Ali Kemp, two young women who were both fatal victims of tragic crimes. Roger Kemp, Ali Kemp’s father, and Anna Rea, Crystal Kipper’s mother, participated in today’s presentation.

Synergy’s new Children’s Center in the Northland celebrated its grand opening last fall. Synergy now has more beds available to serve children from birth to 17 years old. Their hope is to no longer have to turn children away because of limited beds and resources.

The Children’s Center is not a foster care agency, but an emergency placement shelter designed to provide stabilization to children in crisis (such as homelessness, domestic violence, incarceration, or unexpected hospitalization).

BARKAPALOOZA RAISES MONEY FOR EXCELSIOR SPRINGS DOG PARK On June 3rd, local dog lover Lani Odell will welcome animal lovers from around the Northland to come raise money to benefit a new dog park in Excelsior Springs. The event, which will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lover's Lane Park, will feature a bark 'n walk as well as contests for cutest and ugliest dog and an adoptable dog showcase. Copper Creek Band will play from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Check out the photo booth, face painter, bounce house, and silent auction. There will even be an appearance from the Clay County K-9 unit and Paw Patrol! For more information, visit Facebook.com/barkapaloozaesmo.

WALK MS EXPECTED TO SURPASS $1 BILLION THIS YEAR Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising is expected to surpass $1 billion.

“Walk MS is a joyous gathering with a wonderful ‘we’re in this together’ feeling,” says Cyndi Zagieboylo, President and CEO of the National MS Society. “Every participant, volunteer, donor and sponsor is helping to drive us toward this exciting $1 billion milestone. Together, we are accelerating progress in making life-changing breakthroughs so that each person with MS can live her or his best life.”

Hundreds of people are expected to raise more than $31,000 at Walk MS: Liberty on May 6. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, and be inspired. In 2016 alone, nearly 300,000 people at more than 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million.

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Giving Back

RELAY FOR LIFE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS JOIN FORCES TO BATTLE CANCER ARTICLE JENNIFER HIGGINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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“You havehave cancer”. can ce r ” .

“You These three little words are ones no one

“I started participating in the Relay For Life

wants to hear. For Lori Ewing, one of the three

of Liberty in June of 2010 after I was diagnosed

chairs for the Relay for Life of KC North, she

with breast cancer at the age of 41. My first Relay

volunteers her time so that no one would ever

event was the week I finished my last round of

hear those words again. New for 2017 is a com-

chemo. It was a triumph for me to participate

bined relay from three existing ones-- Liberty,

and walk in the Survivor lap. My passion for

Kearney, and Gladstone/Northland-- into the

the American Cancer Society and Relay For

Relay For Life of KC North. This really encom-

Life started then. I am cancer free today. I have

passes a much larger area - Kearney, Excelsior

also had several family members and friends

Springs,

Gladstone,

that have gone thru cancer. Educating people

Parkville, Platte City and North Kansas City.

on the signs of cancer and letting them know

The event will take place Friday, June 23rd at

there are people out there to help is one of my

the South Valley Middle School track.

big reasons for staying involved,” Ewing says.

Liberty,

Smithville,

“The major advantage to a combined relay

Sheri Pratt of Kearney has been a team

is to have a bigger participation. Who wouldn't

captain for several years and has learned

rather go to an event that will have over 500

something new every year. Helping people

people in attendance than one that might have

has been her joy, and that is reflected in her

10 teams and 100 people? The joining of efforts

nine-year-old daughter Kelsey, who is an

allows for bigger committees and hopefully

avid fundraiser for their team with lemonade

bigger participation. This also gives potential

stands, and selling rainbow loom bracelets.

sponsors a bigger audience,” Ewing says.

“She is always thinking about the relay and

Not only is the Northland combining into

helping people with cancer! We continue to

one big relay, so are the other events around

watch and see her putting others' needs and

the area, and all will have the same date.

happiness before her own. While at school for

“Before, there was a total of 12 events in

her Valentine's party this year, she pulled her

the metro area. We are combining the other

binder out and I noticed she made a picture

events in KC metro into two other Mega Events

about the relay and helping people with cancer

and all three of our events will take place on

as her binder cover. It’s awesome to see how

the same night--June 23, 2017. Rather than

much she cares and inspires others,” Pratt says.

having a bunch of little relays popping up

Since 2009, the Northland, Liberty and

all throughout the year, people just have one

Kearney relays have raised collectively over $1.1

date to remember and they can go to which-

million dollars for American Cancer Society, and

ever event works best for them,” Ewing says.

that number will continue to grow. The best way

The two other events are Relay For Life of

to get involved is to set up a team of friends,

JoDotte, which combines all of Johnson County

family members, coworkers and come enjoy

and Wyandotte Relays, and will take place at

the event. If you would like to volunteer for the

the Olathe District Activity Center. The Relay

relay, you can always contact the American

For Life of Jackson County combines KCMO,

Cancer Staff Partner, Maggie Hubbard at

Independence, Blue Springs, Lee's Summit

Maggie.Hubbard@cancer.org. Setting up and

and all of Eastern Jackson county area, and will

tearing down are two of the toughest times,

take place at Blue Springs High School.

and help is always appreciated then.

Ewing knows first hand how those three

If you can't make it out to the event on June

little words can turn a world upside down and

23rd, please consider making a donation to

wants to help others never experience them.

the event at RelayForLife.org/kcnorthmo or by contacting Maggie Hubbard.

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Inspired By

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Inspired By (CON TI N U ED)

V

ibrant lime, purple, black, and white colors define the visual appeal of Jane Bromberg’s

Bromberg learned how to sew at the age of

current project. The quilt’s bold

eight from her mother. Over her lifetime, work-

aesthetic

ing with textiles and fabrics has become both a

hardly

resembles

the traditional patterned quilts stereotypically associated with doting grandmothers in rocking chairs and hand-me-down keepsakes.

source of income and outlet for creativity.

“I have two sons that are 28- and 31-years-old,” says Bromberg. “When they

This quilt features an abstract tree pattern

were small, I was a stay-at-home mom. I

that Bromberg replicated in four large blocks

supplemented the family income by work-

or quadrants. Bromberg used positive and

ing as a dressmaker at home. I had a flexi-

negative space with cutouts and outlines of the

ble schedule for baseball games, carpools,

tree represented in black-and-white print fabric

and swim meets. Using my sewing skills

against the lime-colored background. Once

allowed me to have the flexibility to raise

complete, the final work could be displayed as

my children and be supportive financially.”

wall art or draped across a bed for comfort.

At one point, Bromberg provided care for

“It’s known as a modern quilt,” says Bromberg.

her parents while her kids were in elementary

“Modern quilts use bold colors and prints, high

school. The flexibility in her work-life balance

contrast and graphic areas of solid colors.”

was important to accommodate familial needs.

Bromberg designs and makes modern

In addition to dressmaking, Bromberg

quilts, traditional quilts, and memory quilts for

began doing bridal alterations at several

herself as well as custom orders for clients. She

bridal stores in the area.

also crafts quilts as “memory pieces” from her

Eventually, Bromberg purchased an Avanté

travels that incorporate beading, sewing, and

Handi Quilter HQ 18 longarm quilting machine.

quilting techniques. One such quilt depicts a

This

southwestern landscape Bromberg saw during

Bromberg to work on large-scale projects and

a ride on the Grand Canyon Railroad.

produce more work. The machine dominates

$15,000

quilting

machine

enables

Quilting has evolved from traditional quilting

her design studio located on the second floor

parties, where women still gather to social-

of her Kansas City North home. Bromberg also

ize and produce hand-stitched pieces with

has designated stations for sewing, storage,

patterned fabrics. Some creative quilters veer

cutting, and a pressing table to work on fabrics.

into the realm of art quilts with picture-based

“A lot of quilting machines now have comput-

designs that tell a story. Bromberg steers toward

erized guides,” says Bromberg. “I do hand-guided

creative and conventional forms of the craft.

quilting also known as free motion quilting.”

Some clients bring quilt tops, or the top layer, that they started to Bromberg for finishing. She said, "They bring me the top, batting, and backing. I stitch it together.”

Bromberg charges three cents per inch which can equate $350 for the quilting work involved on a king-sized quilt.

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Other quilts are commissioned. Memory quilts are custom pieces created to honor someone that has died.

The client brings clothing and fabric associated with the loved one. That fabric can be cut into pieces and arranged into a design that is assembled, quilted, and finished over several weeks.

“Currently, I have a waiting list of two months,” says Bromberg of her backlogged projects.

Bromberg consults with each client to understand the goal of the custom piece. They discuss the design and review the cost of the fabric and quilt work. This custom “hand work,” a craft that requires time and skill, is not inexpensive, but the final results produce a lifetime of reward.

Throughout Bromberg’s home, quilts are displayed on beds, racks in her living room, and on walls as fabric-based art.

“Whether it is decorative or utilitarian, I work with the same design principles,” says Bromberg.

Decisions about color, shape, texture, composition, structure and levels of detail ranging from ornate to rustic factor into the process and final work. Bromberg’s limeand-purple quilt has been a work in progress for two years.

She’s in no rush to complete the final panel simply to get it done. The artistic and technical details will emerge in time.

Meanwhile, Bromberg has ample work from clients awaiting her attention. There’s not an idle moment to spare in a rocking chair. The longarm quilting machine is ready for Bromberg to bind together stitches, fabrics, and ideas into a quilt that will inspire stories for years to come.

See more of Bromberg's work at

CustomQuiltingKC.wordpress.com.

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Politics

Local Mayors Took Different Paths to Arrive at the Same Destination ARTICLE PEGGY PAROLIN | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER AND PROVIDED

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ach night, approximately 35,000 people in the Northland go to bed with one thing in common. They all live in communities governed by mayors that are women.

Mayors Nan Johnston, Jean Moore, and Kathy Rose of Parkville, Gladstone, and Riverside,

MO, respectively, serve as leaders of their cities. Though they each traveled different paths to arrive at this same destination, ultimately, they are more alike than different.

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Jean Moore comes from a family with a long history of participation in government and politics.

“My father was the 5th generation of serving as County Judge (County Commissioner) in my home county. From the time I was a little girl, I remember campaigning with my dad.

So, it wasn’t totally untoward that I would be drawn to political/government involvement.

While studying political science at the University of Missouri-Columbia, I had the opportunity to be a part of the first legislative internship class at Mizzou that paired political science students with legislators in the Missouri General Assembly. I was fortunate enough to have a front-row seat to the legislature, and the passage of important legislation still in effect today (i.e., the Missouri Sunshine Law).

With opportunities to work on the campaign of US Congressman Jerry Litton, who was running for US Senate, and spending five years in the Kansas City district office of US Senator Tom Eagleton before taking a leave to help direct his successful re-election bid, I was ‘hooked’ on politics!” says Moore.

After nearly a decade of public service, Moore took a break and joined a small market research consulting firm here in Kansas City.

“In 1992, the founder decided to leave the company, so I hung up my shingle and took over the project management for the clients we had been serving. I’ve been in the market research consulting business on my own for the past 25 years.”

A little over a decade later, Moore was approached by a current city councilman in Gladstone to participate in a grassroots citizens-based planning effort to establish a long-range strategic plan for the city. Intrigued by the possibilities, she ended up co-chairing that effort, called Gladstone on the Move, which resulted in the construction of the Gladstone Community Center and Natatorium, and became the first step in the efforts to create a downtown for the City of Gladstone. Moore co-chaired the city’s successful efforts in 2008 to become an All-America City, as well as the City’s winning 2010 Public Safety Sales Tax campaign.

“With the untimely death of a sitting Councilman in 2011, I was appointed to fill his term on the Council and began my public service as a Council member,” explains Moore. “I have run unopposed for two, three-year terms, and served two terms as Mayor, in 2013 and 2016.”

Moore's term as Mayor ended in April.

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Mayor Kathy Rose of Riverside.

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Mayor Jean Moore just finished her second term.

Kathy Rose shares a family history of involvement in politics similar to Moore’s. Her mother, Betty Burch, served as Mayor of Riverside from 1988 until 2006 when she suffered an illness that prohibited her from continuing to hold an elected office.

“I was well aware of the accomplishments that had been made during my mother’s tenure and had actually worked behind the scenes on several things that she led the city through during her years of service. When she could no longer serve, I made a decision to leave my career of 25 years as a court administrator and run for elected office.

I wanted to continue the great things she had achieved. Prior to this happening with my mother, I had never aspired to run for elected office and certainly never took the position thinking it would be a career.”

Now in her twelfth year as the Mayor of Riverside, Rose continues to add to her accomplishments. Since taking office, she has guided the evolution of her community’s small city focus to a larger, regional focus. Rose was President of the Mayor’s Metropolitan Caucus in 2009. The Caucus is a group of mayors from four counties: Cass, Clay, Platte, and Jackson. In 2010, she was selected to serve on the Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors, and was elected president of the group last September.

Nan Johnston, Mayor of Parkville, recalls her journey to city leadership as unintentional. Through her volunteerism and participation in local campaigns, Johnston established herself as a leader in the community.

“It never occurred to me to make politics a career, but when the opportunity arose, I took advantage of it. Nine years ago, the mayor (Gerry Richardson) was elected from my ward. He had one year left in his term on the Board of Aldermen. The city needed someone to fill the remainder of that term. One day, out of the blue, I received a call from the mayor. Apparently, my name had been submitted as a possible candidate.

I did not have any political experience but had volunteered extensively in the community. I had worked on bond campaigns for a school district, organized neighborhood groups, worked with Scouts, was active at my daughter’s school, and contributed many hours to a spay and neuter clinic, as well as a cancer foundation.

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Mayor Nan Johnston of Parkville.

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Mayor Johnston welcomed President Obama as he toured Parkville.

Mayor Moore celebrates Arbor Day with some young Gladstone citizens.

Mayor Rose addresses the Missouri Municipal League.

Mayor Kathy Rose poses with law enforcement ahead of the Riverside Music Fest.

Mayor Johnston meets with some of the youngest Parville residents.

Mayor Johnston convenes with mayors of the greater metropolitan area.

Mayor Jean Moore congratulates members of Animal Control in Gladstone.

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I was known to be an individual who enjoyed working throughout the community simply because I received great satisfaction from making a difference. Too, I was recognized as an individual who could work with others and get things done.

When I first began on the board of aldermen, my daughter was in middle school,” recalls Johnston. “She was very interested in politics and attended many of the meetings.

The schedule demands of an alderman weren’t as heavy as they are now that I’m mayor. The timing was perfect; I became mayor when she was a freshman in college.

I am still a small business owner, which works well with mayoral duties. Since I am my own boss, it is easy to schedule around meetings and city-related events.

At times, I work late hours, but it doesn’t feel like work because I’m engaged in two careers I enjoy immensely.”

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Johnston, Moore, and Rose all agree serving their communities is a privilege.

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“This is what being a mayor is all about,” smiles Johnston, “improving the quality of life in our community through leadership and partnerships.”

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A MAN, A TRUCK, A DREAM

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PO' boys.

ARTICLE RACHEL MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

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If you've ventured far enough south of the

And it is. The regular menu consists of

Mason-Dixon line you may have been lucky

just four selections--Chicken and Andouille

enough to stumble upon the great American

Sausage, Southern Fried Basa, KC Po' Boy

South's answer to the hero, the submarine,

(pulled pork), and the classic roast beef.

or the hoagie sandwich. Po' boys are sort of

Don't let the small selection fool you--while

ironic--sure they are peasant food, but they

the choices may be limited, the quantity of

can certainly get pretty rich, pretty fast.

food is not. The four selections offer a wide

Such is the case with the Northland's newest spot for cajun food--Mudbug Cajun Po' Boy

range of flavor to suit most palates and I dare anyone to leave Mudbugs hungry.

Sandwiches. Located at 4702 NE Vivion Road,

Each sandwich is built on a base of good

this tiny shop is bursting with flavor, thanks

bread--fresh bread from local favorites

to the heritage and commitment of its chef,

Roma Bakery to be precise. After that, each

Christopher Jones. Jones was born and raised

sandwich has its own unique strata--for

in Shreveport, Louisiana and knows what a po'

example, the classic roast beef starts with

boy should taste like and after 18 years in the

a bed of lemon garlic seasoned fries and is

Kansas City culinary scene, he and his wife,

topped with pan juices, making it one of the

Tracy, are excited to let people in on the secret.

most gloriously sloppy sandwiches I've had

To start, the quality of the ingredients is key.

in a while. Add to that standard dress (let-

Jones works with a local seafood purveyor to

tuce, tomato and mayo) and you're almost

source unique fish species for Friday seafood

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ladle of crawdad meat on it as well.

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If you're just not in the mood for a sandwich (for shame!), then you can try one of the other cajun specialties like a cup of their seafood gumbo, the jambalaya, or red beans and rice. For my money, the jambalaya was the best with plenty of meat and a nice rich roux to start it off. If you need more spice, ask for one of their custom hot sauces from Louisiana. There are three to choose from and all pack a punch.

I had to indulge in one Friday special, the spiced shrimp and crawfish po' boy with a blue crab florentine sauce. It didn't disappoint. The shrimp were so plentiful they spilled over the sides of the soft bread and made me pick up a fork to get every last bit.

Not bad for a dinner that can be ready to pick up in 10 minutes.

The business is stationary for the moment but Jones has plans to supplement the static location with a truck called Mudbugs Mobile Madness. The truck is solar powered and the only one of its kind in the city. Now that the weather has warmed, he's ready to hit the road.

In a town like Kansas City, where it seems that every cuisine has its spot, we've been sorely lacking a good cajun restaurant. Not anymore. Mudbugs is filling that roll (get it?) quite nicely.

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MAY 6 3RD ANNUAL MOTHER/SON SUPERHERO PARTY GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER Come in costume to a party just for moms and sons! Bring your son, ages 3-9. There will be some Super Hero Training activities, craft stations, an area for photos and snacks. The cost is $25 per mother/son couple and extra sons can come along for an additional $10 each.

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Parting Thoughts

A MOTHER’S PRAYER ARTICLE RACHEL MURPHY

“[Motherhood is] the biggest gamble in the world.

It is the glorious life force. It ’s huge and scary— it ’s an act of infinite optimism.” – Gilda Radner Oh, Gilda, you were as wise as you were funny. It's true, you know. It is huge and scary to hold someone as small and vulnerable as your newborn child. I had held babies before but never with the heart bursting love that I held my own last September. I've never felt the same overwhelming emotion that I felt as they wheeled me out of the hospital, her car seat

couldn't make it make sense for me. My friends

knew that my optimism wasn't in vain. It was

clutched in my lap, as I prayed frantically that I

held me up, checked on me, tried to soothe my

the first sonogram that I had had that didn't

would know what to do when we hit the road

wounded heart. Those pink lines had promised

end in racking sobs of another life lost. This

and headed home, a place where a mere 72

heartbeats but I had yet to hear one pulse.

one was the promise of life to come.

hours before only had two human residents.

Now it had three. We were three. Finally.

My husband and I stayed optimistic but

My pregnancy went smoothly, no morning

guarded. I cried at night sometimes, won-

sickness, little pain, even the summer's heat

Everyone's path is different. Ours was

dering if I would ever have the chance to

didn't seem so bad. The birth process was

rocky. We met in our late 20s, got married

experience that elusive joy that everyone

fairly painless (thanks, modern medicine!),

quickly, but waited to start the baby train. And

describes. At a dinner party, while all the

and although it was the hardest thing that

then waiting was involuntary. We had talked

women chattered about babies, I sat with the

I've ever done, it seemed effortless in the

and decided against extreme measures to

guys, drinking bourbon and beer, wondering

face of what I now have to do--bring up this

get pregnant when we found out that we

where I fit in. I couldn't bring myself to go talk

child in the way she should go so that in the

were already. The joy was instant but the fear

about baby clothes and parenting techniques;

future she should not depart from it.

of what could happen loomed. We lost our

it stabbed too deeply in my still raw heart.

I've known joy in my life, I've known pain.

first baby at 10 weeks when the sonogram

We went on. We vacationed. I played

I didn't know that I could crave a sound until

showed no heartbeat. I told myself, "At least

happy aunt (which I was) to my nieces

I heard my daughter laugh for the first time.

you can get pregnant!" but the sentiment

and my friends' kids. We went to Hawaii

Now every day is a game to see how much

rings hollow when your heart is breaking.

and scuba dived, listening to humpback

I can illicit. She's generous with it. She loves

We kept trying. A year later we found out we

whales sing to each other under the waves.

our dogs and the feel of kisses on her cheek,

were once again pregnant. Surely, this would be

Returning home, I found out that I was preg-

or when I nibble her fingers. She's alert and

the one! I took all the precautions, ate the right

nant again. They took me in for a sonogram

bright and sweet. And although I will always

foods, didn't push myself. But at 7 weeks, three

immediately and there it was--the heartbeat.

mourn the two babies that I lost, my darling

days before my first appointment with the OB/

I've never heard anything so beautiful in my

Iris, which means 'rainbow' in Greek, will

GYN, I started bleeding. I called my mother and

life, not until I heard her first cries. The rhyth-

always be my messenger from God. That He

told her, "I can't do this again." But I could. I did.

mic jumps on the screen were the first time

did not forsake me; He only gave me what

We lost our second baby. I didn't understand. I

that I connected with my daughter when I

was perfect in His timing. Amen.

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Northland Lifestyle | May 2017

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