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A bounty of gratitude

November 2022 PUBLISHER

Jeron Traphagan | jeron.traphagan@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Katie Currid | katie.currid@citylifestyle.com

Like we do each November, we’re reflecting on what we’re thankful for here at Northland City Lifestyle. Between the hustle and bustle of fall activity and holiday events, we try our best to squeeze in moments of gratitude — gratitude for the health of our family members, for our comforting homes, and maybe even just a warm cup of coffee in the morning.

The stories that fill our November issue show that there’s plenty to be thankful for in our community. This month, we chat with Susanne Hiatt, who experienced pain from her mastectomy for ten years before finally finding relief from a novel surgery at Liberty Hospital’s Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic. Writer Tiffany Killoern also profiles LevelUpKids, Inc., a Northland-based organization that makes sure that Northland kids aren’t going without dental and vision care — something we can often take for granted.

Photographer Anna Petrow takes us out of the Northland and shares photos of an intimate camping adventure to Camp Long Creek in the Ozarks, full of some of the state’s best fall foliage. And travel writer Diana Lambdin Meyer takes us even further, up to Wisconsin to teach us that most of the cranberries on our Thanksgiving tables are actually from here in the Midwest and not Massachusetts! I’ll be keeping that trivia fact in my back pocket for the holidays.

Whatever your November looks like, I hope you find opportunities to be thankful, and I hope those moments are bountiful for you.

Until next month, K AT I E C U R R I D, E D I TO R @NORTHLANDCITYLIFESTYLE

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A surgery at Liberty Hospital would finally relieve Susanne Hiatt of a decade’s worth of pain.

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A conversation with the Northland’s LevelUp Kids, Inc.

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The holidays are here, and it's time to enjoy all that Kansas City has to offer to celebrate this time of the year. From favorite hikes to festive lights or establishments to enjoy a fire pit, we have you covered whether you're ready to celebrate the winter holidays or soak up the last days of fall.

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Seasonal Pastimes PAR KVILLE NATUR E SANCTUAR Y: Visit this great hike in Parkville before

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CAMP LONG CREEK ARTICLE BY KATIE CURRID PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNA PETROW When October 2020 rolled around, Anna Petrow and Patrick Mulvilhill thought they would be tying the knot. But instead, their wedding was postponed due to the pandemic and the two would be waiting another entire year for their wedding date. To mark the occasion without a depressing weekend at home, Anna and Patrick booked a weekend getaway in the Ozarks at Camp Long Creek.

A POSTPONED PANDEMIC WEDDING TOOK PHOTOGRAPHER ANNA AND HER FIANCÉ TO THE OZARK MOUNTAINS

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Camp Long Creek is located in the Ozarks, just 15 minutes outside of Branson, and is owned and operated by Big Cedar Lodge. On-site, they have small campers, cabins, and tents, which is what Anna and Patrick opted for. But if camping isn’t your thing, it’s definitely not your typical tent — their accommodations had heating, a small fridge, double sinks with running water and a shower, plus a comfy king-size bed. The tent even featured a balcony overlooking the lake, and a private patio area with an outdoor bathtub and fire pit.

Anna and Patrick brought their dog, Dill, along for the ride, since the tents are dog friendly, and there’s even a small dog park on-site. Other amenities included a marina where you can enjoy the dock or rent a boat, a pool/hot tub area, and fire pits with seating throughout the whole of Camp Long Creek. You also have access to all that Big Cedar has to offer, just a few minutes drive away, including the Top of the Rock — a scenic drive on a golf cart with sweeping views of cliffs and epic foliage.

While October 2020 looked a little different than what Anna and Patrick first imagined, Camp Long Creek provided a great getaway, and they had a beautiful wedding a year later on October 23, 2021.

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Pain Relief, at Last

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A NOVEL USE FOR A SURGERY AT LIBERTY HOSPITAL WOULD FINALLY LEAVE SUSANNE HIATT FREE OF PAIN AFTER 10 YEARS

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After Susanne Hiatt’s mastectomy, she was relieved to be cancer free. Susanne was in her 60s at the time, and she had received a diagnosis both of breast cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma within the same year, but survived both. She thought her troubles were behind her, but then the chronic pain came.

Susanne is a busy person — she says she’s never sitting for long. She’s very active and does a lot of yard work. She’s vivacious and warm — a true extrovert.

But the pain after her single mastectomy, which she’d had on her left breast, left her depressed.

“The pain would feel like grabbing [and would] take two to three minutes to subside,” Susanne says.

Susanne couldn’t even get relief during sleep, unable to sleep on her left side. She would sometimes even sleep upright in a recliner to relieve the pain.

“After my surgery, about 2 years, I started feeling some crawling pain,” says Susanne. “I went to talk to a doctor at that time and they said there wasn’t anything we could do about that. It got so bad, over the 10 years. It restricted my arm movement — it restricted my athletic ability to do anything. I do a lot of mowing and I work in my garden. It was restricting me from doing the stuff I enjoy doing. I finally had so much pain that in March or April I went to see [my] primary care doctor.

He referred me to Colton. He gave me my life back.”

Susanne went to see Dr. Colton McNichols, MD, a plastic surgeon at Liberty Hospital’s Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. McNichols sees a lot of breast cancer survivors and works with them to help with some of the side effects that radiation and surgeries have on the body.

“A mastectomy can be often a tradeoff for a patient — you may live with nerve pain, but you won’t have cancer,” says Dr. McNichols.

Susanne was determined to get relief from the pain caused by her radiation and mastectomy. Dr. McNichols had her point to the pain and did some preliminary tests to determine the cause of the pain.

“Radiation tends to cause a lot more scar tissue development,” he says. “I was trying to map out the origin of the pain based on some anatomical landmarks.”

Dr. McNichols tried some numbing shots on Susanne to see if he could find the source of Susanne’s pain, and when that worked, it was a good indicator that Susanne would have improvement after surgery. He says this nerve pain is common in mastectomies, as the nerves are often injured during surgery, and since Susanne also had radiation treatment, the scar tissue from that can exacerbate that pain.

Dr. McNichols’ suggestion was to perform peripheral nerve surgery. In Susanne’s case, he would remove the sensory nerves from the area where she was experiencing pain. Dr. McNichols performed multiple peripheral nerve procedures in his residency at Johns Hopkins,

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“I’m just so thankful, really, that I have my life back.” says Susanne

but the application for breast cancer patients was new.

When Dr. McNichols first suggested the nerve surgery to Susanne, he wasn’t sure if this particular surgery had ever been performed following a mastectomy.

However, in the weeks between scheduling the surgery and actually performing it, a research paper was published from the University of Michigan supporting that it had been successful in this exact use.

“For me, it was the first time I had actually read about someone else doing this,” says Dr. McNichols. “It encouraged me to know others had been successful. It’s not something I invented, but I would say it is novel to the Kansas City area.”

And Dr. McNichols was right — the surgery worked and Susanne’s pain has been gone ever since.

“May 16th, I’ll never forget that day,” she says. When talking about the surgery,

she frequently raises her arms up in victory, showing off her range of motion and lack of pain.

“I’m just so thankful, really, that I have my life back,” says Susanne, now 76. “I was so restricted in the pain. But now I have no restrictions whatsoever. I can do anything I did whenever I was 40 years old and I have the energy to do it. And my mindset, I was becoming depressed because I couldn’t do anything. My mindset [now] is, I’m back to 40.

Dr. McNichols is thankful that he was able to help his patient and is excited about the possibilities moving forward in applying this surgery to more patients with pain following breast cancer.

“It’s very rewarding to know that you’re able to essentially give somebody’s life back after having gone through years of pain and cancer diagnosis,” says Dr. McNichols.

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ARTICLE BY TIFFANY KILLOREN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LEVELUP KIDS, INC

Giving Back

A CONVERSATION WITH THE NORTHLAND’S LEVELUP KIDS, INC. There are many things that we take for granted in life. Health is a big one, our days sent into chaos when we’re hit with a flu bug or suffer a nagging toothache that makes it hard to concentrate on our daily to-do lists. Busy parents schedule regular dentist appointments that their kids complain about going to and buy them glasses when needed to see the whiteboard. For many, these things are just part of life — basic preventative measures that keep our kids healthy.

Imagine not having access to dental and vision care. Imagine having kids who would love to see the dentist or get new glasses, but don’t have affordable access to either so they live with toothaches and struggle to see the math problem written on the board at school. LevelUp Kids, Inc.’s mission is to stop that from happening – it levels circumstances by providing free dental and vision care to kids in need so they can just focus on being kids.

Miles of Smiles, the dental arm of LevelUp Kids, coordinates with schools to provide on-site dental examinations and treatment to students who qualify. Christy May, Executive Director of LevelUp Kids, has been involved with the development and growth of its programs since starting as Dental Program Director with Miles of Smiles in 2002. After working as a practice administrator for a private neurology practice, she recognized a need in the community for those who can’t afford dental care for their children.

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“I quickly learned that health care is a business, and money and insurance companies drive most health care decisions,” she says. “I had the opportunity to start a school-based dental program that would benefit low-income children in the Northland where I lived.”

Although many people choose the Northland to call home for its quiet, safe neighborhoods and great schools, there are people suffering in our own backyards.

“Many people believe the Northland is not a high poverty or high need area,” Christy says. “But the families who are struggling, and there are many of them, have a hard time asking for help when they can’t afford dental care and vision care for their kids.”

By bringing these services directly to schools, LevelUp Kids can take one worry off busy families’ minds.

ICare4Kids is the vision-focused part of the organization.

Schools perform vision screenings on all students and based on these results, LevelUp Kids reaches out to students who have been identified as needing a follow-up exam. For those qualified, services and glasses are free of charge. Over 3,600 dental patients were seen in 2021, with over 10,400 vision screenings and 622 pairs of glasses distributed.

“The level of need for vision and dental care among low-income Northland students is tremendous,” Christy says. “There are only two other dental Medicaid providers and only a handful of optometrists in the Northland who accept Medicaid. There are no options for families who are uninsured and cannot afford to pay cash for services.”

And, because dental or vision issues can easily go undetected, the LevelUp Kids providers have seen children in fifth or sixth grades with extensive decay after never seeing a dentist, and children with eyeglass prescriptions so strong that they went far too long without being able to see classroom instruction.

“We were gaining a lot of momentum in our education and awareness of our programs, and since Covid we are having to re-build that trust and that school-based reputation again,” Christy says. “The mouth and the eyes are the windows to the rest of the body and if they are not in good working order, then eating, learning and sleeping becomes more difficult and can affect our children’s success in school and life.”

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“The mouth and the eyes are the windows to the rest of the body and if they are not in good working order, then eating, learning and sleeping becomes more difficult and can affect our children’s success in school and life.”

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The Wisconsin Cranberry Harvest Wisconsin is more than just cheese country ARTICLE BY DIANA LAMBDIN MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF WISCONSIN CRANBERRY GROWERS Here’s a trivia question to stump your friends and family as you gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table: What state grows more cranberries than any other in the U.S? If they answer “Massachusetts,” as many Americans do, you can look at them with that smug smile like you just won an argument about politics.

Cranberries – it’s better than politics as a topic of conversation for your holiday gatherings, anyway.

Wisconsin is the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, a colorful fruit as ubiquitous as pumpkins in celebrating the season. The state produces about 4.18

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million barrels of cranberries a year, more than half of the world’s cranberry crop.

Here’s another trivia question: What do you call the water-filled area where cranberries are harvested?

If your dinner companions respond with “bogs,” let loose with that haughty look of superior intellect.

On the east coast, they are called bogs, but here in the Midwest, they are called marshes.

OK, now that you’ve alienated all of your dinner guests with your cranberry-knowledge superiority, let’s talk about this seasonal phenomenon of Wisconsin cranberries and make plans for next fall

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when you’ll want to take a road trip to central Wisconsin, don some waders and pretend that you are the Ocean Spray Cranberry dudes for an afternoon.

Cranberries love sandy soil, an abundant resource in central Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River. Base yourself in Wisconsin Rapids, which is a center point on the Cranberry Highway, a 50-mile loop drive that covers both State Highway 173 and Highway 54. Stop in Warrens to explore the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center (608-378-4878; discov ercranberries.com).

Wisconsin is home to about 250 cranberry growers, but not all of them welcome visitors during harvest. Jamie Biegel’s family farm, Dempze Cranberry Company/Rooted in Red, is one of about a half dozen that will load you up in a wagon, drive you around the marshes and answer all sorts of questions about our holiday’s favorite fruit.

The most common misconception that Jamie hears from visitors is that they grow in water. That’s not the case. Cranberries grow in sandy soil, hidden under soft green vegetation. In June and July, the vines bloom, and growers bring in thousands of pollinators to do their thing. That’s a visually beautiful time to visit central Wisconsin if you can’t make it in October.

But just a few days before harvest in late September or early October, the growers flood the marsh with about two feet of water. Cranberries are hollow, so they just pop off the vine and float to the surface.

Then a farm worker takes a thing that looks like a leaf blower and rounds ‘em up in a corner where they are then sucked up on a conveyor belt into a truck.

Jamie Biegel’s great-grandfather started the business in 1900 and they’ve recently turned the old cranberry warehouse into an event center and gift shop. They also have about two dozen pairs of waders, from kids to adults, that will allow you to wade right out into the sea of bobbing red berries.

Then, grab a handful of berries and throw them in the air for no other reason than it’s a lot of fun.

Put that picture on your holiday greeting card and all over social media this time of year. It should make everyone smile.

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“Wisconsin is the nation’s leading producer of cranberries, a colorful fruit as ubiquitous as pumpkins in celebrating the season.”

RESOURCES: Wisconsin growers that offer tours: • Dempze Cranberry Company/Rooted in Red; 715-544-7438; rootedinred.co • Lake Nokomis Cranberries, Eagle River; 715-479-6546; lakenokomiscranberries.com • Manitowish Waters Cranberry Marsh Tours; manitowishwaters.org • Splash of Red Cranberry Tours, Pittsville; 715-884-6412 or e-mail meisslin@pittsville.k12.wi.us (operated by the Pittsville FFA).

• Wetherby Cranberry Company, Warrens; 608-378-4813; freshcranberries.com For recipes and nutritional facts about Wisconsin cranberries, visit wiscran.org.

For travel information, visit TravelWisconsin.com.

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Your Autumn Dinner Party Is Served Catering experts Chef Kyle and Hannah Williams, owners of Savor & Swirl culinary company, create an outdoor dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings.

For this alfresco Autumn Dinner Party, Chef Kyle draws on favorite fall recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast. Hannah creates an iconic autumn ambiance using artisanal table settings and mixed flannels for each guest to blanket any chill on a brisk evening. Whether for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or a new November tradition, it’s time to get outdoors again surrounded in sweater-weather coziness while sharing bites and clinks with family and friends.

“Thin k f l an n el bl an k ets , woo d e n t a bl es , f ire pit s , o pe n g r ill s , st r ing light s an d can dl es to c reat e a really cool e nv iron m e nt you h ave n’t bee n a bl e to d o all s u m m e r.”

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Insider Tips for Hosting:

• Build a menu around the season. “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” Chef Kyle says. “Autumn dinners mean bigger-course meals with varied proteins, like turkey, duck and sirloin, hearty starches, and good fall produce, especially root vegetables such as butternut squash and pumpkin.”

• Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers.

“Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says.

• Draw inspiration from the season’s changing colors, cooler temps and lower humidity to move back outdoors.

“Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.”

• “You can’t go wrong with fresh flowers,” Hannah says, “but keep bouquets low to not interfere with conversation flowing. For fall, I like richer, jewel-toned florals to mix and match and keep whimsical. I vary glass vases with burnished brass for warm fall vibes.”

• An easy but thoughtful detail is to put a simple menu at each place setting, so guests know what to expect. “Add a pen, so guests can jot tasting notes, especially for wine pairings or multiple courses,” Hannah says. “Guests can share comments, then take the menu home as a sweet reminder of the event.”

• Follow the French principle of mise en place or everything in place before your event. “This is actually our company’s name,” Kyle says. “It’s that important to us.

Make sure the wines are all open, cocktails are pre-made, place settings are out, candles are lit and music is playing.

When guests arrive, it gives that wow-factor and shows you intentionally made them feel special.”

• To build confidence as a host, start small and practice.

“Keep the menu and guest list small,” Kyle says. “Choose recipes you already have confidence in. If you make a great Beef Stroganoff, then go with that. People will love it!”

• As fun as it is to dine outside, always have an indoors back-up plan. “We’ve had to bring it indoors before,” Hannah says. “It’s still fun.”

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A NT H O LO GY O F B UR L I N GTON C R E E K | 2:0 0 P M Join Anthology of Burlington Creek for Pie with Pat! Chat with Chef Pat about the senior living community’s Entice Dining program and how it benefits residents. You’ll also take home a delicious pie!

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S E V E N B R I DG E S C LUB HOU S E I N P L AT T E C I T Y | 1 1 :0 0 A M Shake up your holiday tradition and give blood. To streamline the process, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter PlatteCity to schedule an appointment.

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Mayor Tree Lighting

NO RT H KA NSAS C I T Y C I T Y H A L L | 6 :0 0 P M Join us as we light the Mayor’s Tree for the 2022 holiday season. Take a trip into Santa’s Wonderland, snack on treats while you enjoy festive entertainment, and get your picture taken with Santa before he returns to the North Pole! From 6 pm to 7 pm at City Hall on the corner of Armour and Gentry.

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Mistletowne Market

N O RT H KANSAS CITY PAR KS A ND RE CRE ATION FACILITY | 1 0 : 0 0 AM A unique two-day shopping event combining local holiday shopping, children’s activities, and festive entertainment. A small, thoughtfully-curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods, it's the perfect destination to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

Saturday from 10-6 pm and Sunday from 10-4 pm. For more information, visit www.artsinthepark.org .

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Weston Hospitality Showcase

VARIO U S LO CATION S IN WE STO N | 5: 3 0 PM Come and be our guest as we transport you to parties hosted by some of our premiere event centers. Savor amazing food, beverages, and special cocktails while listening to live music. Transportation for the evening will be provided, just bring your party hat and dancing shoes. Tickets are available at

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DOWNTOWN EXCELS IOR S PRINGS | 9: 0 0 AM Christmas in Excelsior Springs is a series of holiday events and attractions in the heart of Excelsior Springs. The events begin on Nov. 19 with holiday open houses, Mistletoe Market, Elf Factory, lighted Christmas parade and the mayor's downtown lighting ceremony.

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Feel the Warmth

PA RKS IN N ORTH KAN SAS CIT Y | 9 :0 0 A M During the week of November 21, anyone who needs a little extra warmth for the winter season can find hats, scarves, and gloves on the fence line of our local parks: Waggin' Trail Dog Park, Macken Park, and Dagg Park. Donations of scarves, hats, and gloves will be collected at the NKC Parks and Recreation Center until Friday, November 11.

Small Business Saturday in Parkville

DOW N TOWN PAR KVILLE | 9:00 A M Main Street Parkville will be hosting a Shop Small Passport event. Pick up your passport (at a participating business or at our Shop Small Tent) and fill it with stamps when you make a purchase at your favorite local businesses in downtown Parkville. You can earn gift cards and tote bags!

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Toys for Tots Toy Drive

AN THOLOGY OF BURLIN GTON C R E E K You can help fill the holiday season with joy and bring a smile to a child in need. Stop by Anthology of Burlington Creek and give generously to Toys for Tots. Stay awhile for a tour of the senior living community and receive a hot cocoa set.

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VA RIOUS LOCATION S IN WESTO N | 2:0 0 P M Weston’s Historic Candlelight Homes Tour celebrates our 41st year by once again opening our homes and venues to holiday visitors. Tickets available at westonmo.com

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