1888 Architectural Masterpiece Saved - Twice

 Next door east to the William Wallace "castle" is the William Chick Scarritt House. Finished in 1888 it was designed by Burnham and Root. William lived there with his wife, Frances Virginia Davis Scarritt and their 5 children. It served as a nursing home from 1940 until the early 2000s. Now in private hands it was lovingly restored and then, in 2016, almost destroyed by fire. The home at 3240 Norledge was then again renovated and stands today . William was an attorney and the son of Nathan Scarritt, pastor and wealthy land owner .

The Castle In Summer

 The  Judge William Hockaday Wallace home ca1885 wearing its summer finery.   The current owners do all their own yard work.   The home is located behind the Kansas City Museum at 3200 Norledge Avenue. .  

Rivers Rising

          Barring additional rains the Missouri and Kansas Rivers will crest tomorrow night around 7pm  

                   Nothing serious will come of the new levels, but it's impressive to behold. 

 

                        Water level this afternoon ( 7/4 )...the water will crest around their knees. 

                                  He's pointing toward the spot where they actually landed.  

See You Again Soon To A Northeast Warrior

Today, June 28, 2024, is Michael Bushnell's last day at the Northeast News.  For the last 26 years he and wife Chris Adams have been the voice of Northeast.  1,352 issues of the News have had his touch and input.  More than 100 awards from his peer group adorn the walls and halls of the current News building.  Stories, podcasts, photos, editorials ... all have born the mark of his passion for journalism.  To say his advocacy for Northeast will be missed is an understatement.  There will no doubt be joy in the halls of opaque government as a journalist who just wants the truth is someone to be feared by those who sing Kumbaya while the roads rot and only want happy news.  This is not retirement and it was not voluntary. 

As a small business owner you have to know how to do everything from distribution to podcasts to trying to get comment from obfuscating public officials. 

To those who cheer a silenced voice... that cannot be done with truth seekers who have a passionate love for the truth and common sense. This ending was not voluntary. 

 Michael and Chris in front of their second location on St. John.  

A farewell party was held in the Northeast News offices on June 27th for staff and close friends of the paper -  friends who have been along for the whole 26 year ride.  Two hours wasn't long enough to reminisce about all the wonderful and not-so-wonderful times...but it was a joy none-the-less. 

Downtown, Two Views

The older truly is better in architecture.

 

Kawsmouth River Carnival 2024

1st Annual Kawsmouth River Carnival was held today (  6/8 )  Entrants paddled from  Kaw Point to Riverfront Park.   KCFD water rescue was on hand to provide aide if needed as was the Missouri Highway Patrol.  The photos were al taken at Riverfront Park. 

Above, Dorri Partain of the Northeast News was cheering on the contestants with a stolen balloon. 

     

                                           Above, one of two rescues that I know of.  

Above and below.  A hot tub was one of the vessels.  Manned by a crew with brooms.   All was well until they sailed right by the boat dock and had to be rescued before continuation on to St. Louis. 

                                                 Above, there was a band on a boat.