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Chapter 6: Days of Bliss, Part 15

Prelude to a surprising friendship 

         He was a hero. He was a warrior. He was a leader.          People often speak of some men as "born leaders". He would never have agreed with such a statement, because he was a leader of his own right and of his own making.          That he knew. 

         He would die only 52 years of age, but his military successes and his fame should last for centuries:          Nearly eighty years after his death, a life-size sculpture of him would find its place at one of the corners of the gallery of the great men of Prussia, part of the equestrian statue of Friedrich the Great at the central national boulevard in Berlin. Only the four most excellent cavalry men were honored that way and even in the 21st century this monument would tell of his outstanding courage and work.          Two hundred forty-eight years after his birth, a modern state would erect a casern in the city he was born and that casern would bear his name. And almost three hundred years later prospective officers would choose his name as the name of their class. They would do so not only to honor his cold blooded courage and his tactics, which became a landmark in the history of military art, but also his revolutionary modern ideas on how to train and how to treat soldiers.           That he would never know.

         Danger was his life's elixir. He loved horses, adventures, alcohol, tobacco and ... women. Just in that order.          Everyone who had ever met him knew that.

         The afflictions and losses his family suffered during his childhood were many. He lost his father, a respected major of the cavalry, when he was just 7 years old. His mother had to move with him and his siblings to the far east of the country. There he grew up in the next few years under poor and cramped conditions. But at least he could go to school. The hard times, he and his family went trough had not prevented him from pursuing his goals with great determination.          At the age of thirteen he was called to the court of the Margrave. The time there was hard and the separation from his family was painful. But here he met his first love: horses. At the age of nineteen, he became cornet of a Cuirassier-Regiment due to his extraordinary good riding skills and his dealings with these animals. In his first position, again he was confronted with hardship and distress. The colonel to whom he was subordinate tried to make life difficult and miserable for him in every possible way. But even now he was not discouraged. 

 (”Pour le Mérite” by cool valley from gladstone, mo., usa via Wikimedia Commons)

         For the first time he showed his exceptional skills on a battlefield at the age of twenty-one. Only sixteen years later, at the age of only thirty-seven, he became the youngest major general of the army and the most hailed commander of the cavalry of his country. In the same year, he would be awarded with the Pour le Mérite [1], the highest honor for constant bravery his country could grant him. And only a few months later he would receive an even greater honor for his successful operations. Still on the battlefield and wounded, he would be knighted and receive the highest order of his country, the Star of the Black Eagle [2], directly from the hand of his King.          In contrast to other regiments which carried the new motto of Friederich II -  "Pro Gloria et Patria" [3] - on their standards, the standard of his regiment would continue to carry a standard with the motto of Frederick I - "Nec Soli Cedit" [4] -.

(”Hoher Orden vom Schwarzen Adler mit dem Motto SUUM CUIQUE  in der Mitte” by .von King Friedrich I (Prussia) [Public domain, FAL oder Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons)  

         As commander of the cavalry, he would expand this part of the Prussian army into a combat machine which was to make the decisive contribution to the victory of Prussia in the battles of Rossbach and Zorndorf and so saved the Kingdom in a very crucial time. Formerly underestimated and despised, his name now should cause fear in the hearts of his enemies and admiration in the hearts of all others: Friedrich Wilhelm Free Lord von Seydlitz-Kurzbach.  

         But at this time, these greatest successes were still ahead of him. After the second Silesian war in 1748 had been terminated by peace treaties, Major Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz returned with his squadron to the Silesian city of Trebnitz. Every soldier knew that this peace would last only a few years and a new war would begin soon. So von Seydlitz would use the following years of peace, to build an even stronger cavalry and train it for war. He developed very flexible cavalry tactics and assembled a plan on tactical form and training for the Prussian cavalry. He then presented it to the King and Frederick II approved the procedures. However, the new Prussian cavalry had to be supplied with new horses with special characteristics. In 1732 King Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia founded the 'königliche Trakehner Stutamt' [5] in Trakehnen, a royal estate in East-Prussia and started the breeding of the famous Trakehner horses. In 1739 the king gave the estate as a gift to crown prince Friedrich II. Under his leadership the breeding would flourish. East Prussian farmers were encouraged to bring their mares, by then known for their hardiness and quality, to Trakehnen's stallions. This enabled the rapid transformation of the breed into much sought-after army remounts: sure-footed, intelligent and athletic. At the height of its existence 60.000 mares per year were bred to East Prussian stallions. But in 1749 such breeding results were still far off.

(Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz, 3.2.1721 - 8.11.1773, Prussian general, in the Battle of Rossbach, 5.11.1757, engraving after painting by Anton von Werner, 19th century, via Wiki Media Commons)  

       That was one reason why at the end of August 1749 Major Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was on his way from Trebnitz, where he was stationed, to Potsdam. The King himself had ordered him to come.

         Whenever he was in the city, the Major took a room in his usual inn. He reached Potsdam at five o'clock in the afternoon, took his luggage to his room, and had dinner afterwards. He would have liked to have a drink with the other soldiers present there. Also a little game of cards to make some extra money would have been nice, but the audience at Sans Souci the next morning demanded his whole alertness and attention. A great part of his success was based on his discipline, which also now was in effect. So he drank just a single mug of wine that evening and kept away from the card-playing soldiers. Then he handed over his parade uniform to the wife of the innkeeper for ironing and ordered the barber to be at his service at seven o'clock the next morning. The Royal Audience was scheduled for ten o'clock. The ride to the Palace of Sans Souci would take at least half an hour and since he wanted to be there half an hour before the appointment, he had to go to at 9 o'clock. Unpunctuality would have been impolite in every state, but here in Prussia it was a crime. So von Seydlitz went to his room, read the report which he was to present to the King the following morning once again, and then went to bed.          It is not known whether Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was dreaming that night. But he certainly did not dream of meeting - just a week later - a Scot, who shared his passion for horses and freedom. Even less he was aware that he would be the tool to free this Scots from one of his worst demons. [6]

Notes: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pour_le_M%C3%A9rite [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Black_Eagle [3] https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pro_Gloria_et_Patria - (”For Glory and Fatherland”) [4] https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non_soli_cedit - (”He yields not even to the sun”) [5] https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hauptgest%C3%BCt_Trakehnen  [6] All accounts of the life of Frederick William of Seydlitz are historically accurate; an encounter with James Fraser is absolutely fictitious.

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Clare Caravan Park

Attractions

The Clare Valley is located 1 1/2 hours drive north of Adelaide, set amongst rolling hills of pastoral and farming land, vineyards and bushland. The region is renown for its quality wines, gourmet restaurants, cafes, and old town pubs. There are plenty of exploring opportunities for everyone with the area rich in pioneering history (dating back over 160 years) and National Parks, natural bushland reserves.

The Clare Visitor Information Centre is located on the Park boundary to help you plan your Clare Valley stay.

Winery Tour

Visit the many wineries nestled in the Clare Valley.

Cellar doors are open for wine tasting and sales.

Riesling Trail

Cycle or walk the picturesque trail which runs from Auburn to Clare. Track is sealed, suitable for recreational walkers.

Bike hire available at the Park office.

Clare Valley Gourmet Weekend

Held annually in May.  Visiting and local restaurants team up with the wineries in the district, serving fine food and wine at their cellar doors.

Here is a sample of what you can experience with Clare Valley Winery

Spring Gully National Park

Explore the steep gullies leading to the creek bed and the Cascades Waterfall.  Ideal for birdwatching and viewing the wildlife.  Take a picnic to the Bluegum Lookout.  

Clare Races, Horse Racing Meetings

Easter and Oaks Day.

National Trust Museum

Located in the historic Police Station.

Bungaree Sheep Station

Visit the sheep station run by the Hawker family since 1841.

Sevenhill Cellars

Owned and operated by Jesuits since 1851.

Supplying sacramental wine to Australia and parts of Asia.

Martindale Hall, Mintaro

This Georgian mansion was built in 1879 on the sheep station, Martindale Station.  Seen in the film, Picnic at Hanging Rock.  Tours are conducted daily.

Parks, Reserves, Lookouts

Parks : Christison, Pioneer, Ohlmeyer, Lyon

Reserves : Stringy Bark

Lookouts : Billygoat Hill and Neagles Rock

Historic sites located nearby

Burra, Mintaro, Gladstone.

Sport & recreation facilities

Includes: golf course, swimming centre, tennis courts,

squash courts, lawn bowls.

For your assistance and better enjoyment of your stay at Clare Caravan Park, please observe the following rules

Please note that Christison Park is a Flora and Fauna Reserve

Gathering of firewood, carrying any firearms or damaging any plants or wildlife is prohibited, and your help with the protective care of the Park would be appreciated.  Fires may only be lit with the Managers' consent, and then only in approved fireplaces.

Caravans and tents must be placed in  positions approved by the managers.

Tenants must keep the area near their site clean and tidy

All sites should be vacated by 10.00am unless otherwise arranged.

All fees are payable in advance. If re-booking please do so before 10.00am

Each site permit allows for one van (with annexe) or one tent and one car. Extra cars to be paid for and visitors' cars must not enter the caravan park area .

Tents on lawn sites to be moved at least every four days

A speed limit of 10 km/h must be observed at all times

Parents are to be responsible for the conduct of their children. Children under seven years of age should be accompanied by an adult to the amenities.

A car wash area is provided. Vehicles must not be cleaned on sites

Please do not erect clothes lines in the Park.

Dogs only allowed within powered and unpowered sites. No dogs allowed within cabins. All dogs must remain on a leash AT ALL TIMES. If tied the leash should not exceed two metres. No pet to be left unattended in the park.

Telephone messages (unless urgent) cannot be delivered. An STD phone is available at the entrance to the park

Trail bikes cannot be ridden in Park or Camp areas.

Excessive noise will not be tolerated. For the comfort of others, all noise must cease between 10.00pm and 7.00am

No refunds under any circumstances

The managers reserve the right to revoke any permit any any time.

Activities available

Our top quality Caravan Park is a member of the prestigious Top Tourist Parks group, and we are located among rolling hills and woodlands in the Clare Valley (one of South Australia's Premier Wine Producing Areas).

Around 135 kms and one and a half hours drive north of the State's capital city of Adelaide and Adelaide  Airport, the park has excellent facilities and a well stocked kiosk.

The township of Clare has excellent local and regional shopping facilities.

Within the park there are drive through lawned sites, shady trees, amenity blocks, laundry facilities, modern cabins with up-to-date facilities - many with en-suites (catering for 2 to 6 adults), covered barbecue areas, a large shelter shed free for use by patrons and also available for hire,  its own Fauna Park with Kangaroos, Deer and Bird life, a playground and more.

We have 31 cabins in all (ranging from standard or basic to very modern and roomy Deluxe units each with their own en-suite, covered patio and car parking facility.  All classes of cabins are in high demand (particularly on weekends) so early bookings are advisable.

You'll soon realise with the bird life, Fauna Park and clean un-polluted air, that you are in a place of peace and tranquillity and in a  country area.  Away from the noise, hustle and bustle of a major city.

We understand you would travel to the most beautiful locations in  an off road caravan. So, a great caravan park like clare valley is a must for you to relax, have fun and enjoy some scenic views around the area.

We try hard to make your stay with us a pleasant and memorable experience and can arrange inexpensive half or full day small bus tours to attractions within the Clare Valley and surrounding areas.

Some Places to Eat in and around Clare

Bebas Coffee Lounge

BENTLEY'S HOTEL MOTEL, 191 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 1700

BRICE HILL VINEYARD RESTAURANT, Wendouree Road, Clare, (08) 8842 1700

CAMERON'S KITCHEN, 226a Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 2273

CHAFF MILL RESTAURANT, 308 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 3055

CLARE COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT, White Hut Road, Clare, (08) 8842 1060

CLARE DRAGON RESTAURANT, 308 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 3644

CLARE HOTEL & MOTEL, 244 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 2816

CLARE VALLEY CAFE, 282 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 2201

CLARE VALLEY MOTEL, 74a Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 2799

Corkers

GEORGE'S OF CLARE, Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8843 4020

JOHN SMITH'S CAFE, Martindale Hall Road, Mintaro, (08) 8843 9155

LARRY'S FRESH & TAKE AWAY, Shop 12 Old North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 1180

Mintaro Mews

REGALIA SWISS CAFE, Main North Road, Penwortham, (08) 8843 4248

RISING SUN HOTEL, Main North Road, Auburn, (08) 8849 2015

SEVENHILL HOTEL, Main North Road, Sevenhill, (08) 8843 4217

Skilly Hills Function Centre - Home Page

TAMINGA HOTEL, 302 Main North Road, Clare, (08) 8842 2808

TATEHAMS RESTAURANT & GUEST HOUSE, Main North Road, Auburn, (08) 8849 2030 We understand you would travel to the most beautiful locations in  an off road caravan. So, a great caravan park like clare valley is a must for you to relax, have fun and enjoy some scenic views around the area.We understand you would travel to the most beautiful locations in  an off road caravan. So, a great caravan park like clare valley is a must for you to relax, have fun and enjoy some scenic views around the area.

[krakenator]

CHAPTER 12 aka “Stop n’ Shop 2: Electric Boogaloo”

SPOILERS are sprinkled around extremely liberally for The Property of Hate

Masterpost here

This one might just be my favorite 4th wall lean in the entire comic honestly

This page in general man. RGB you have UTTERLY failed in the “don’t get attached” department. That’s your child now and you just gotta accept it

(squints at Miss Cell-Any’s) (says it out loud) … >:|

Also …is Cell named Cell because it sounds like ‘sell’ and she sells things? fuck

There has to be a carousel pun in here somewhere and I am not yet grasping it. My third eye isn’t open wide enough

Cell keeps on snagging fabric onto her quills lmao

… is her face a pencil

WELP alright, Assok confirmed for the Hero just before, uh, Hero

Tailor is the Fashion Police

Gotta appreciate Cell and Tailor speaking in my personal favorite color, porble. Cell is spikey with quills, while Tailor is deeper purple and shaped like a flag/fabric

Something tells me Tailor and Julienne would get along excellently, to RGB’s dismay

I like how Tinker’s another composite character like Melody- he’s got hammers, awls, and crowbars for feet/hands and rulers/drills for legs. His arms are saw and his head is a plier

On that note how do his sleeves not get shredded?

The puns. The puns, this entire chapter is an overdose of puns

“Rabbits foot” har har

Now… that’s interesting

We saw with Watcher that RGB’s traded hand morphed to fit his aesthetic and body immediately. Here, the rabbits foot certainly transforms to become the hand RGB needs, but its color remains. Considering RGB is able to change his colors at will, and does so to his shirt a few pages later, this means the foot hasn’t, like, fully integrated. Like a new organ rejecting him

actually, in light of this entire chapter RGB entire OUTFIT is weird. His pants and sleeves are constantly rolled up because he’s short, but wouldn’t they have adjusted to fit RGB’s body? You could argue that this is just RGB’s aesthetic and he likes it this way, but now we find out that treating your clothes like this is bad and even detrimental to your safety. And there is NO WAY RGB would purposefully compromise his own safety like this. Not when he KNOWS he will find himself in dangerous situations trying to get his Heroes to their journeys end. Maybe he wouldn’t need to be so reliant on nightmares to counter Fears if he had better amour

In fact the only clothing (outside of shoes/suspenders/gloves) that seem to fit RGB perfectly is his jacket, the outermost layer and presumably his most potent amour. As far as I can tell it is well tailored BUT I don’t know anything about suit fittings so its possible its ALSO not fitted well to him

He certainly wasn’t keen to let Cell & Co know he’d been wrinkling his shirt something awful, so he knows what he’s doing. Theoretically, if RGB was purposefully sabotaging his outfits ability to protect him… why? What could be more important?

Yeah okay and the rabbit foot is also a “caught red-handed pun”

Going through modmads asks on her tumblr, her answer to someone asking if Hero/RGB would ever wear a dress or skirt: “Of course he would, he just has very particular taste and there might be other complications but we’ll get to that”

GODDAMNIT THE CAROUSEL PUN IS THEY’RE PUTTING THE [—–] THE CARE-O’-CELL

Aww, love and care are what makes clothes into amour, which is also French for… love. I didn’t actually read it right until now, I always assumed it was armour. That’s a whole extra letter, dumbass. it didn’t help that Hero heard RGB say the word and thought “KNIGHT ARMOUR” so this was… on purpose on modmads part damn her.

The audio in my head for this page is the Mii shop theme with the occasional bloodcurdling scream

On that note why can’t RGB take his shirt off for ironing? Is he physically unable to? Or is Tailor just doing it this way for maximum petty revenge. Ironing just a little hotter and harder than she technically needs to? For his own good of course!

Also his scream-text is dripping up a little, like, oh I don’t know, a certain negadark TV head we’re acquainted with. I know its water+vents=Neggy and this effect is mostly for conveying SHEER BLOODCURDLING PAIN AND VOLUME bc RGB is a bastard baby boy, but. Could you imagine RGB kicking up such an incredible fuss that Negative shows up just to check on things anyway??

Ok MEANWHILE, Hero’s jumper adjusts to her instantly- you can actually see it gaining an outline here to match the rest of her!

“it becomes you very well” this section of the comic probably has the highest pun concentration of the lot and i’m >:|

omgfds the INSTANT Cell is like “huh that’s like how Madras wears” Heros like I LOVE IT

Assok using Melofy’s sforzando as a noise of distress o no

Hero wanted to show RGB her outfit and RGB complimenting it fsggafjkgdffff

RGB’s struggle with sleeves is the exact same one I have with pants. THEY’RE ALWAYS TOO DANG LONG

In another world where RGB didn’t whisk Tailor away to another reality to ultimately get trapped and torn apart they would be BEST FRENEMIES. Just having dumb fun at each others expense with puns

Hero gets in his personal space bubble to fix his problem and he just! Lets her! No comment, no shying away, he lets her and he leans in to give her better access once he realizes what she’s doing and he THANKS HER. This is truly the most blessed of sequences and my heart is so full

First a rabbit foot, now horseshoes- honestly, im on board with plying RGB with all the luck-affecting objects one can possibly think of. The guy isn’t Gladstone Gander, he DEFINITELY needs all the luck he can get

On wearing wood shoes to get through the elastic valley- at first I was like ?? bc we KNOW Nothing is stronger than trees, but we later see that their shoes, RGB’s wooden horsehoes especially, get worn down and chipped. That its meant as a TEMPORARY measure to get them through and not a permanent protection makes more sense

RGB is doing the most DADLIEST of DAD POSES HERE. Look at this guy! Smiling genuinely, open body language, offering to carry Hero’s beloved galoshes for her. (bangs fists on table to the rhythm of DAD DAD DAD)

click next to see RGB get nails jammed into his feet, as you do

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Best places to take your dog to in Kansas City this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With cooler temperatures finally here, it’s now the perfect time to take the dog out for a nice evening stroll. Some dogs really hate the heat — and their owners don’t want to walk in it either. Fall is prime time to stretch your legs.

Kansas City has a wide range of parks, public spaces, and hotels that cater to dogs’ needs. Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your whole life, this article will help guide you to finding the best experiences for your loyal canine.

The specialty hangout spot for dogs is in the River Market area. Bar K Dog Bar gives dogs the chance to hang out and play with other pups; meanwhile, their owners get the chance to make new friends and grab some coffee or a beer. The popular park is located on the shore of the Missouri River in Berkley Riverfront Park, under the Heart of America Bridge.

Bar K is open 9:00am to 10:00pm daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both humans and dogs. The menu includes items like: chicken tenders, deviled eggs, steak bowls, macaroni and cheese, salads, white bean chili, fresh baked cookies, and Betty Rae’s ice cream. Dogs can also be treated to beef stew, chicken risotto, ice cream nuggets, and turkey bacon jerky. Selections for dogs are on a different menu.

Anyone without a dog is welcome to visit Bar K for free. Pups need either a membership or guess pass to enter. Bar K also has private event spaces where you can hold dog friendly meetings, birthdays, fundraisers, and more. There is the nearby River Market Dog Park, which is free. The River Market has a myriad of restaurants with outdoor seating where you can relax with your dog while eating some grub.

Ermine Case Junior Park is also near Bar K. Not as many people use the area. It’s a small park with a good view of the  river. Case Park is south of Ninth Street to Tenth Street on Jefferson Street. It is adjacent to West Terrace Park.

In the Westport area, Mo Brew has open patio seating in its outside bar. Dog owners are welcome to bring their pup. Mo Brew is located on 39th street. It features rare craft beers, and a cheap happy hour menu — $1.50 burgers and $1.50 fries from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday.

Kaldi’s has two locations in the Country Club Plaza. Kaldi’s is a great stop for coffee and a place for your dog to rest. Both locations have outdoor seating.

West Bottoms is open to walkers and their dogs. Most of the antique shop owners are cool with pups. The area gets extra foot-traffic during First Fridays.

Marshalls actually lets you shop with your dog. The store has a wide selection of dog treats, clothing, and toys.

Shawnee Mission Park includes a large off-leash dog area. There is also a lake where your dog is free to swim. The park has a beach, boat and kayak rentals, and several trails. It’s an excellent place for relaxation and recreation.

The Pet Ranch Dog Park is located off 151st and Olathe. The park has 13 acres of free land for canines to roam. It is an exclusive dog park costing $35 a month. The park features a dog pond and an agility course.

For those looking for an urban dog park: head to  Swope Park or Loose Park just south of the Country Club Plaza and Penn Valley Park. Jackson County’s Longview Lake Park is an ideal location for fishing, camping, and hiking. Penn Valley Park and Swope Park have off-leash sections.

Other dog parks in the metro include: West Terrace Dog Park in Downtown KC and Waggin’ Trail Off Leash Dog Park in North Kansas City.

Leafwood Dog Park has lots of grassy space, and a charming wood-fenced area. It is well maintained, has water-hosing stations, and nine whole yards. It’s a little bit of a walk to actually get to the park.

Crestview Park in the Northland has a new jungle gym and woods all along it. There is also a creek. It’s a kid friendly park.

The Trolley Trail through Brookside and Waldo is a winding track that brings in people from all walks of life along with their pets.

Tails and Trails is in Grandview. It has lots of open space and a water fountain.

Dogs are also welcome in some parts of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Dogs must be on a leash; they are restricted to the mulch paths or the International Sculpture Trail around the Pavilion.

For the perfect picnic spot, head to the lawn of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The lawn has a walk-through maze and the iconic, larger-than-life Shuttlecocks.

Maple Woods Natural Area in Gladstone is a great place to get some exercise, hike, and walk the dog. It’s also a spot known for wildlife and bird watching. It’s secretly tucked between a neighborhood and a highway. There are several hiking paths, making each visit unique. This is also a great place to see the leaves change color this fall. The area gives people an idea of what the north Kansas City area looked like before people settled here and buildings took over the skyline.

If you’re willing to take a longer drive, Kill Creek Streamway has a lovely off-leash dog park. The view there is spectacular. The park isn’t well-known unless you live in De Soto. The park has a stream as well as bridges for dogs to explore. Those who love walking outside with their dog should definitely check out this nature spot.

Hotels and lodging for dogs

Traveling with a furry companion can be stressful. It’s not always easy to find a dog friendly hotel. Several of Kansas City’s hotels offer pet-friendly accommodations including: The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center; Hotel Indigo – Downtown; Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center; Ambassador Hotel Kansas City; Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza; and Residence Inn Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center, and 21c Museum Hotel.

Airbnb also has several different listings that are dog friendly. From condos, duplexes, houses, lofts, and even mansions — sometimes you can find a better deal than what a hotel offers. (Although, the mansion prices are in the thousands of dollars.)

Kansas City is also home to top dog day care centers: Camp Bow Wow, Dog’s World of Fun, Pooches Paradise Daycare Resort, Pete & Mac’s Pet Resorts, Doggie Style Bowtique, and Dog Pawz.

from FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports https://fox4kc.com/2019/09/28/best-places-to-take-your-dog-to-in-kansas-city-this-fall/

from Kansas City Happenings https://kansascityhappenings.wordpress.com/2019/09/28/best-places-to-take-your-dog-to-in-kansas-city-this-fall/

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Woodneath Library project puts historic home in spotlight | The Kansas City Star

A capital campaign to restore an historic home adjoining Woodneath Library Center in Clay County will have its public launch April 6.

The aim of the public campaign, “A Home for Your Story,” is to raise funds to preserve the home and make it available for public and library space.

The campaign kickoff is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Woodneath Library, 8900 N.E. Flintlock Road in Kansas City, North. The event will include tours of the home and a variety of activities — including a free performance by Mr. Stinky Feet & the Hiccups, a petting zoo, cotton candy and popcorn.

“We have lived near the beautiful historic home for many years now,” said Jeremiah Morgan, who is spearheading the campaign along with his wife Rebecca and the Mid-Continent Public Library system. “We are excited to help bring this home back to its role as a unique and beautiful place for our community to create, share, and connect.”

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Edwin and Naomi Crouch sold the property to Mid-Continent in 2008. Their son, John Crouch, still lives in Missouri and looks forward to the transformation of the 163-year-old home.

“My parents, Edwin and Naomi, took great pride in the family farm, especially our home,” Crouch said. “We as a family are very excited to see the progress being made on its restoration and look forward to the day when it will once again be open for social and educational events as it has been for generations.”

Information on the public campaign and the Story Center is available at mystorycenter.org.

Miles for Meals fundraiser slated for Apil 15

The annual Miles for Meals run to raise funds for senior citizens in Platte County is April 15 at Zona Rosa.

Funds raised during the 5K run and 2K walk/run will go to meals for seniors in need, as well as other programs such as socialization and transportation.

“Close to 200 mouths are being fed a day through Platte Senior Services” said Kelley Creek, senior center administrator. “Right now, we’re serving 175 seniors daily who receive a meal at home, and another 30 eat at the senior centers.”

Volunteers deliver meals and also check in with seniors, who may not have family or friends watching out for them.

“It’s more than just a meal,” Creek said.

Advance registration for the run is $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for children. Same-day registration is an extra $5. Register at platteseniors.org or at Platte Senior Services, 11724 N.W. Plaza Circle, Suite 700 in Kansas City, North.

The runs/walk begin at 8:30 a.m. on April 15 at Zona Rosa’s Town Square, with sign ins at 7:45 a.m.

Call 816-270-4100 or email ckemp@platteseniors.org for more information.

Atkins-Johnson Farm announces spring schedule

The historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum will host reenactments, exhibits and discussions for the public this spring.

The site’s opens at 11 a.m. on April 11 and includes the opening of a new exhibit, “Still Beauty: Scenes from an American Farm.” The exhibit features original photography taken at the historic site, done in black and white, by Matt Hankel.

The kickoff reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 11 and Hankel will be available for questions.

The annual spring muster for the 3rd Missouri Infantry, a Civil War reenactment group, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14. It will feature soldiers setting up tents, enlisting, drilling and cooking over open fires. The 3rd Missouri Infantry reenactment unit was established in 1976 to preserve U.S. Civil War heritage.

“Pledging Allegiance: Questions of Loyalty in Civil War Kansas and Missouri,” a reading and discussion is planned at 2 p.m. on April 14 at the Farm, 4109 N.E. Pleasant Valley Road in Gladstone.

The program comes from “Shared Stories of the Civil War,” a collection of reader’s theater scripts created from historical letters, diaries, newspaper articles and other documents.

“Shared Stories of the Civil War” is a partnership between Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and the Kansas Humanities Council.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information about any of the programs, call 816-423-4107 or go to atkinsjohnsonfarm.com. Visitors should access Atkins-Johnson Farm from 64th Street or from Brighton and Pleasant Valley roads due to construction.

Barge takes part in 4-H Legislative Academy

Warren Barge, a seven-year member of Clay County 4-H, participated in the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Legislative Academy in February in Jefferson City.

Warren was one of 14 4-H youth to attend and had the opportunity to shadow Missouri State Representative T.J. Berry and State Senator Sandy Crawford. He was recognized with resolutions and introductions on both the Missouri House and Senate floors.

Parkville mayor visits Webelos

Webelos scouts from Parkville met with Mayor Nan Johnston in March as part of their requirements for the Building a Better World merit badge.

During her presentation, Johnston talked about how she got involved with city government and encouraged them to participate in projects to make the community a better place.

The scouts were from Webelos II Den 5 at St. Therese School.

“I spoke about the Eagle Scout project completed in 2015 that replaced the walking bridge in the Parkville Nature Sanctuary,” Johnston said in a press release. “I look forward to seeing what these scouts accomplish today and in the future.”

Northland Coalition seeks survey input

The Northland Coalition invites any adult, 18 and over, to take an online survey about the use/abuse of alcohol, marijuana, illegal drugs and prescription drugs among Northland youth.

“This brief survey will be so valuable to us,” said Laura Bruce of Tri-County Mental Health Services, which facilitates the Northland Coalition. “It will help us prioritize the communities’ concerns and inform us about how effective our current programs are.”

The survey takes 10 to 15 minutes and those who complete it will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of four $25 gift cards.

The online survey is available at www.northlandcoalition.com. For more information, contact Bruce at 816-877-0498 or laurab@tri-countymhs.org,

Clay County announces food-service awards

Sixty food service establishments, including several schools, have received Food Excellence Awards from the Clay County Public Health Center.

The award recognizes the efforts of food employees and managers to ensure safe food for the community, said Becky Steiner, section chief for environmental health protection at the Clay County Public Health Center.

“Most food establishments in Clay County regularly meet high food safety standards,” Steiner said in a press release. “These Food Safety Excellence award recipients have made food safety a top priority, as demonstrated by top-notch inspection results during 2017.”

To see the complete list of award recipients go to www.clayhealth.com.

Environmental health protection conducted 1,376 routine food establishment inspections, 239 temporary food event inspections, and investigated 91 food-related complaints in 2017 in Clay County.

Play staged at Garrison School

A play about African-American educator Clarence Gantt will be presented at 3 p.m. on April 15 at the Garrison School Cultural Center, 502 N. Water in Liberty.

“Mr. Gantt, Modified,” tells the story of Gantt’s commitment to the education of the African-American children and youth in Liberty. He was principal for 25 years at Garrison School during the mid 1900s. After integration came to the school district, he was reassigned as a study-hall monitor at Liberty High School.

“He was quite a guy to go through what he did and keep his head up and keep reassuring us and pushing us, not in an negative way, but letting us know we can do it,” said Shelton Ponder, a former student and the creator and performer of the one-man play.

The performance is free, although donations will be accepted. For more information, call 816-429-8130.

Compiled by Norma King, Special to The Star

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