Saint Luke’s North Hospital: Putting People First
Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Brad Austin
Saint Luke’s North Hospital provides health care based on a simple but powerful premise – people taking care of other people. The hospital’s team of highly trained physicians, nurses, and medical professionals are devoted members of the community they serve. As fellow Northlanders, this team puts their heart and soul and Saint Luke’s extensive resources into the care of their community. Read More
Todd and Ryan Crossley Build on Their Father’s Legacy
Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Brad Austin
Brothers Todd, 38, and Ryan, 34, have similar facial features and eyes. Physically, they maintain a muscular build from their days as athletes at Liberty High School. The brothers settled in Liberty, married their sweetheart, and are each raising a young family. As gear heads, Todd and Ryan both enjoy working on cars. The Crossley brothers share another important characteristic. They manage one of the most successful Ford dealerships in the country founded by their father Gary Crossley. Read More
Mike & Beth Fox
Uplifting Spirits: The Global Orphan Project
Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Contributed by The Global Orphan Project
Sometimes, the basic needs of people separated by time, geography, and resources converge in a remarkable fashion. The story of the Global Orphan Project, based in Parkville, exemplifies how people located here and there are drawn together by a powerful connection.
In 2003, 17 orphan children from the Karen tribe reside in a refugee camp. They are a few of thousands fleeing military conflict in Burma, now Myanmar, and seeking safety over the border in Thailand. The story of how these children inspire love and benevolence begins much earlier. Read More
A Time to Harvest
Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Brad Austin
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, a time to reap that which is planted …
These lyrics from the song Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There Is a Season), covered by The Byrds and first put to music by Pete Seeger, were adapted from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. The lyrics resonate during the harvest season. Thematically, the message also ties into the Harvest Ball Society’s mission. Read More
Kids Win With Teamsmile
Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Brad Austin
Cars are pulling into Lot J at Kauffman Stadium on a humid summer morning. Fans are not gathering early to tailgate before a big Royals game nor are they heading to the stadium seats. Today the action is taking place at the Hall of Fame Club. TeamSmile volunteer dentists and 100 assistants are providing free dental services inside for 300 children from Kansas City’s Boys and Girls Club. Read More
Showing The Northland The Law Of The Land
Words: Kandie Erickson | Photos: Brad Austin
The world is a place full of natural beauty. However, many forget that it is a huge responsibility caring for nature. Thankfully, there are those working behind the scenes to ensure that the world around us remains viable for years to come.Read More
The Northland’s Most Valuable Player
words: Kate Leibsle | photos: Brad Austin
Walking into Kelso’s Pizza in North Kansas City is like taking a trip through a history of California’s major league baseball teams of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. There are a lot of pictures from that era, many players represented, but in all of them is a Kelso Read More
