Columbia Home Magazine - August/September 2015

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20 Under 20 Hickman High School’s top seniors Page 57

Smoked Bourbon Whiskey Wings

Warning: Photos may cause drooling Page 34

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A remarkable remodel

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Strong Woman Page 98

fall fashion

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Investment Mistakes to Watch For ...at Different Stages of Life

Trusted Investing Advice from these local financial advisors

It’s not always easy to avoid making investment mistakes, but by knowing the most common ones at different stages, you may have a better chance. Here are some of the more common investment mistakes …

• When you’re young …

Mistake: Investing too conservatively (or not at all) — If you’re just entering the working world, you may not have a lot of money to invest. But putting away even a small amount each month can prove quite helpful. Additionally, don’t make the mistake of investing primarily in short-term vehicles that may preserve your principal but offer little in the way of growth potential. Instead, position your portfolio for growth. While stock prices will fluctuate, you potentially have decades to overcome short-term declines. Your focus should be on the long term — and it’s impossible to reach long-term goals with short-term, highly conservative investments.

• When you’re in mid-career …

Mistake: Putting insufficient funds into your retirement accounts — At this stage, your earning power may have increased substantially, so you should have more money to invest. You may be able to “max out” on your IRA and still boost your contributions to your employersponsored retirement plan, such as your 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b).

Try to put more into these retirement accounts every time your salary goes up.

• When you’re nearing retirement …

Mistake: Not having balance in your investment portfolio — When within just a few years of retirement, some people may go to extremes, either investing too aggressively to try to make up for lost time or too conservatively in an attempt to avoid potential declines.

Both strategies could be risky. So as you near retirement, seek to balance your portfolio. This could mean shifting some of your investment dollars into fixed-income vehicles to provide for current income needs while still owning stocks that provide the growth potential to help keep up with inflation.

• When you’ve just retired …

Mistake: Failing to determine an appropriate withdrawal rate — Upon reaching retirement, you’ll need to carefully manage the money you’ve accumulated in your IRA, 401(k) and all other investment accounts. A chief concern is outliving your money, so you’ll need to determine how much you can withdraw each year. To arrive at this figure, take into account your current age, your projected longevity, the amount of money you’ve saved and the estimated rate of return from your investments. This type of calculation is complex, so you may want to consult with a financial professional.

By avoiding these errors, you can help ensure that at each stage of your life, you’re doing what you can to keep making progress toward your financial goals.

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Back to School

Cheers! on the cover

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20 Under 20

Hickman High School’s top seniors Page 57

Smoked BoUrBon WhiSkey WingS

Warning: Photos may cause drooling Page 34

art envy

a remarkable remodel

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Meet roSie inSlee

Strong Woman Page 34

fall fashion

Pattern Play

Step into CoMo’s local boutiques to find unique pieces for your wardrobe Page 42

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Fashion model Erika Pryor wears clothes from Lo & Behold in this cover-worthy shot. We had so much fun shooting this fashion spread at the Shelter Gardens schoolhouse. Flip to page 42 to see the rest of the outfits our local boutiques picked out that mix and match patterns and colors for fall.

Photo by Keith Borgmeyer.

Hair/makeup by Blanc Studio.

DESIGN Keith Borgmeyer, Editorial Designer Keith@BusinessTimesCompany.com

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One of the things I miss most about going back to school is the preparation for the first day. There was something so exhilarating about meeting your new teacher, finding out who was in your class, being a whole year older, getting a brand new outfit to wear and, of course, walking into Target to pick out your pencils, pens, binders and the oh-soimportant lunchbox.

I’ll never forget the year I transferred to private school. I was going into seventh grade, and we had to wear uniforms. The night before the first day at my new school, I had picked out my favorite white polo shirt, khakis and brand new clogs (yes, clogs!). When I walked downstairs for breakfast the next morning, my mom delivered the most devastating news: I had to wear socks with my clogs. You just don’t do that. It was tragic. I knew socks would ruin my entire outfit, but I wore them anyway and still made some friends that first day. Although I bet if I hadn’t worn socks, I would have made more friends. Or maybe just not worn clogs.

This issue is packed full of tailgating tips, food and fall fashion. If you’re looking for a delicious recipe to start this Mizzou tailgating season with a bang, look no further. Keith Borgmeyer shares his award-winning chicken wing recipe with you on page 34. Plus, Jill Orr talks about the people you might see while tailgating at the ZOU this fall (page 50), with illustrations by the talented Todd Hanson. I hope this article makes you laugh as hard as it did the CH staff.

We were in tears! A huge thank you to Shelter Gardens for letting us take over the one-room schoolhouse for the morning. Our local boutiques put together some outfits you’ll love for fall (page 42).

The Business Times Co. loves to get involved in things going on in the community. As you might know, we host the 20 Under 40 awards each year, honoring local businessmen and women who are truly going above and beyond. One of the 2015 winners is Hickman High School Principal Eric Johnson. His students were so inspired by him that they wanted to start their own 20 Under 20 awards. In this issue, you’ll meet the 20 Hickman students who were chosen by their teachers and peers. I think you’ll be impressed! This new partnership between our company and Hickman High School is something we’re really looking forward to.

So here’s to back-to-school, early mornings gulping down cereal in hopes of catching the bus in time, fall sports, crisp leaves and cooler weather. We’ve got some neat things coming up, so stay tuned. And as always, feel free to reach out. I love to hear from you all! Shoot me an email at Audrey@BusinessTimesCompany.com.

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1. Erica Pefferman: One thing I want to accomplish before the end of the year is to develop a self-care regimen that actually sticks. We aren't going to call it a diet, but we are going to call it eating better, taking up yoga and spending quiet time alone to center myself more often. My favorite thing about fall is football! My boys all play football, and we spend our fall with our three boys at their games, watching and attending college games and, of course, the NFL. We’re big fans. Huge.

2. Michele Towns: With the crisp fall weather upon us, I look forward to seeing the trees change and feeling the brisk fall air. I’m excited to work on my fall DIY project with my friend as we transform her master bedroom into a relaxing retreat for her and her husband. I hope before the end of 2015, we will have my daughter Lauren’s wedding plans tied up for the Towns/ Sweet wedding. Our family is delighted to welcome Patrick, our son-in-law, to our family on May 28, 2016. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for them as they begin their new lives together.

3. Kristi McCann: It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the final quarter of the year. Where exactly did 2015 go?

Although I feel like this year has flown by, we are approaching my absolute favorite time of year. September is like the kickoff to all good things in life: fall weather, bonfires, Mizzou football games, the holiday season, family get-togethers, good food, and the list goes on and on. With all those good things on the horizon, I’m challenging myself the rest of this year to discover new things right here in our own town. Maybe it will be biking or hiking a part of the Katy Trail I’ve never been on, discovering a new neighborhood or trying a restaurant out of my comfort zone. Who knows where my new adventures will take me?

4. Jill Orr: Before the end of the year, I'd like to stop writing “2014” on my checks. Fall is definitely my favorite season! I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures, Missouri football, my son’s soccer games, Hy-Vee’s caramel apples, the leaves changing colors, sweaters and boots, pumpkin-flavored everything and, of course, Halloween. We’ve had our costumes picked out since March (and I'm not talking about the kids).

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She works at Landmark Bank while also making time to be a freelance writer.

Rosie opens up about love and loss to Columbia Home. In addition, she loves spending time with family and friends, rocking out at concerts, being active and hanging around outside.

Flip to page 98 to find out a moment that defined her life and what her favorite thing about being a mom is!

Meet Mary Ropp + The perfect summer pasta salad to pair with your meal!

THE KATY TRAIL Who’s walking, running and riding by Page 44

BACKYARD BASH Tips for your summer get-togethers

LIFE after the LAST CALL

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LEIGH BRITT’S STORY Page 57

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE INSIDE JUNE/JULY 2015

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LIFE after the LAST CALL

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Columbia Home Congratulations to Brooke Wells, a coach and CrossFit athlete who trains at CrossFit Fringe in Columbia! She took first place in the Central Regional CrossFit Competition in Minneapolis and will be the first athlete out of Columbia to participate at the prestigious CrossFit Games in Los Angeles in July. Way to go, and good luck in July!

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE INSIDE JUNE/JULY 2015

Got Beef ?

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Columbia Home We love Lo & Behold, where SoCal meets CoMo! From yoga mats to dresses, purses to jewelry, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for!

Kerrie Bloss: Love this so much Lisa!

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In our October/November issue, we’ll be tackling all the health and wellness topics you want to know about. Plus, layering! It’s about to get chilly outside, but if you know Missouri, you know the temperature could change at the drop of a hat. Learn the best way to dress for fall. Calling all caterers, event planners, florists and event locations! We’ll be creating a special tip-in for party planning you won’t want to miss. If you’re interested in being part of this issue, contact Deb Valvo, at Deb@BusinessTimesCompany.com.

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Features

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(+ Reader Favorite Tailgating Recipes!)

41 The Dish: Amy’s “To Die For” Carrot Cake 42 Fashion:

Pattern Play 50 ZOUology 57 20 Under 20: Hickman High School’s 20 Reasons to Celebrate

Around CoMo 23 Agenda and Datebook 30 Day in the Life 92 About Town

Departments 27 Book Worm 29 The Perfect Pair 33 Tech

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Art Envy 71 What the Pros Know 77 The DIY Lady:

Why So Blue?

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Family & Relationships 85 Love & Relationships: Education 89 Engagements 90 Wedding 93 Mommy Chronicles 97 Men We Love:

Curt Kippenberger and Mike Messer

Health/Wellness 79 Life Coaching: Calm Amidst the Chaos 80 From The Local Market:

Summer Squash 82 Immunizations: What You Need to Know

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August/September 2015 Columbia’s must-do events Countdown to Kickoff: An Evening with Coach Gary Pinkel What: The 2015 Countdown to Kickoff fundraiser, presented

by Columbia Insurance Group, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live and silent auctions and remarks from Coach Pinkel on the upcoming Mizzou Football season.

When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Where: Columns Club, Memorial Stadium Info: For tickets, visit bigsofcentralmo.ejoinme. org/?tabid=698556. For additional information, contact Trevor Mulholland at trevor@bigofcentralmo.org or 573-874-3677.

Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure WHAT: The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series is the world’s largest and most successful fundraising and education event for breast cancer ever created. Whether you walk, run, volunteer or donate, your support helps save lives and provide priceless support to those in need. Whose life are you running for?

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Peace Park Info: Call 573-445-1905 or visit komenmidmissouri.org to register and donate.

9th Annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival WHAT: The 9th Annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival will feature music genres such as roots, blues, gospel, country, folk and soul. The festival represents international, national, regional and local artists. Not only will you hear great music, but you’ll also get to experience some of the best eateries in town. Come join the fun!

When: Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Stephens Lake Park Info: Visit rootsnbluesnbbq.com for tickets and to view the concert schedule.

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Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459 Shrek the Musical, Maplewood Barn Theatre, runs July 30 to Aug. 2, Aug. 6-9 and Aug. 13-16, box office opens at 7 p.m., performances at 8 p.m., visit maplewoodbarn.com Mark Sweeney, Déjà Vu Comedy Club, 9 p.m., $10, visit dejavucomedy.com

Tuesday, Aug. 4

27th Annual Columbia Wing Ding, Holiday Inn Expo Center, 5-8 p.m., $20 for adults, $15 for students with valid ID, $10 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under, proceeds benefit UCP Heartland Child Development Center, call 636779-2269 or visit ucpheartland.org/donate/ columbia-wingding

Friday, Aug. 7

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District, South 10th Street, 6-9 p.m., free entertainment and light refreshments served, call 573-864-6641

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Saturday, Aug. 29

Movies in the Park: Lilo and Stitch, Flat Branch Park, 8:30 p.m., $2, free for kids 8 and under

Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

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Sunday, Aug. 30

Lydaco Concert Series Presents Dana Cooper, Unity Center of Columbia, 6:30 p.m., $15, lydacomusic.com

Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

Coolin’ Down with the Blues, Douglass Park, 3-8 p.m., free

August 2015

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Family Fun Fest: Around the World, Cosmo Park, 6-8 p.m., free, call 573-874-7460

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Jana Kramer, The Blue Note, 8:30 p.m., $17.50 advance, $20 day of show, visit thebluenote.com

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Columbia Art League Presents Interpretations III, Columbia Art League, Aug. 22 to Oct. 30, free, visit columbiaartleague.org

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Ben Miller Band, Rose Music Hall, 8 p.m., $10, visit rosemusichall.com

Sunday, Aug. 16

Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

The Blue Note and “We Always Swing” Jazz Series Present Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, The Blue Note, 8 p.m., $25, visit thebluenote.com

BikeMO, Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Rocheport, Missouri, ride starts at 8 a.m. and lasts all day, register at bikemo.org

Epic Mud Run and Epic Mud Run Jr., Midway Travel Plaza, $30-$199, call 573-445-2664

Saturday, Aug. 8

Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

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Pooch Plunge, Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $4 per dog, dogs swim only, dog and owner must be preregistered to participate, call 573-874-7460

Movies in the Park: Captain America: The First Avenger, Flat Branch Park, $2, free for kids 8 and under

Thursday, Sept. 3

Red Shoe Ride, Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South and Bar, $30-$75 depending on age of participant and distance of bike ride, register at redshoeride.com

Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series, Stephens Lake Park, 7 p.m., free Dirty Heads, The Blue Note, 7:30 p.m., $25 in advance, $29.50 day of show, visit thebluenote.com

Friday, Sept. 4

Sixth Annual Harvest Hootenanny, Urban Farm, 3-8 p.m., call 573-514-4174 or visit columbiaurbanag.org

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District, South 10th Street, 6-9 p.m., call 573-864-6641

Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

Saturday, Sept. 5

Family Fun Fest: Creative Kids, Cosmo Park, 6-8 p.m., free

Mizzou vs. Southeast Missouri RedHawks, Faurot Field, purchase tickets at mutigers.com Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

Monday, Sept. 8

Community Garden Tour Walk, Congregation Beth Shalom, 6:30 p.m., free, no registration required, call 573-874-7460 for special accommodations

Thursday, Sept. 10

Summerfest on 9th Street: Chase Rice, The Blue Note, 7 p.m., $25 in advance, $30 day of show, visit thebluenote.com

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PARK(ing) Day, various locations downtown, visit parkingday.org Mizzou Tigers vs. UConn Huskies, Faurot Field, purchase tickets at mutigers.com Boone County Farmers Market, Columbia Mall, 8 a.m. to noon, call 573-445-8459

9th Annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, Stephens Lake Park, purchase tickets at rootsnbluesnbbq.com Annual South Farm Research Center Showcase, 3600 E. New Haven Road, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, call 573-882-4450

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Bark

By Alex George

By Lorrie Moore

I have a problem.

Every time I walk into a bookstore — which is often — I gravitate toward the tables where the beautiful hard covers of newly released literary fiction lie, resplendent and beguiling. I linger there, trailing a fingertip up and down their shiny spines, wanting all of them. And then (here is the problem) I buy a bunch of them and bring them home with me.

Why is this a problem? Well, it boils down to basic math. Most readers have what they call a TBR (To Be Read) pile, a collection of books they’ve purchased but haven’t read yet. I do not have a TBR pile. I have a TBR bookcase. Actually, that’s not quite true. After my last trip to Barnes & Noble, the piles of unread books have now annexed the neighboring windowsill. There are, at the last count, 77 books.

Seventy-seven books. If I didn’t buy another book for two years, I probably wouldn’t finish them all, which is interesting but ultimately irrelevant because by the time I’ve read all of those 77 books, there will be several hundred other new books that have taken their place.

Every day I read and hear about new books that I absolutely must read. I’m caught in a downward spiral of hellish retail addiction, and I’m buying books more quickly than I can ever read them.

Ignoring the economic inefficiencies of all this — all that unused but paid for inventory is a disaster from a cash flow point of view — there are other issues, too.

The first one is space. A couple of years ago, my wife and I bought an old house and renovated it from top to bottom. The single biggest line item in the budget was for custom-made bookshelves.

And guess what? They’re full, every last one of them. (My wife is an English professor, so it’s not all my fault.) The sensible thing to do, of course, would be either: (a) sell some of the books we’ve already read; (b) invest in an e-book reader; or (c) stop buying books. None of these is a serious option, though. The only viable solution, obviously, is to build more bookshelves. And if we run out of walls? Maybe we’ll buy a bigger house.

There’s also a philosophical element to all this. If I carry on like this, when I die there will be hundreds of wonderful books sitting in my house that I haven’t read yet. The thought makes me sad, though I have tried to make some kind of peace with the idea. Just as long as I’ve read that one. Oh, and that one. Oh, and…

If you’ve never read a book of short stories before, might I suggest that you start here? Lorrie Moore, one of the finest writers of her generation, is at the top of her game in this wonderful collection of eight mordantly funny stories.

The stories themselves aren’t filled with sunshine; Moore’s characters are often struggling — and usually failing — to connect with the people around them.

But this is the kind of book that will have you reading excerpts out loud to the person you’re sitting next to. Peppered with deliciously acerbic lines and wonderfully perceptive observations, Bark has plenty of bite.

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Game Day Pairings Try these food-and-wine pairings at your next Tiger tailgate.

By Aaron Saeler Tailgating season is upon us! People will be grilling up their favorite foods, burgers, steaks, barbecue and the like. Friends and family will gather to watch their favorite teams play, especially Mizzou Football at the ZOU. We all run to the grocery and liquor stores to load up on food, snacks, alcohol and beer. But people often forget that wine pairs well with most tailgating foods. Here are some things you can try at your next tailgate party.

Brisket: Meritage, the Big Easy, $29.17 This proprietary blend starts with a very gamy though thoroughly enjoyable nose of charred meat, coffee and berry. On the palate, there is espresso, dried herbs and black cherry, proving to be a complex and savory yet very easy-tolike wine.

Sausage: Zinfandel, OZV, $9.98 This wine gets its personality from the 50- to 100-year-old vines from which its grapes are grown. Flavors of sweet cherries, blackberries and earthy spice take over the palate. It’s jammy and robust through the long finish.

Pulled pork: Chinin Blanc, Pine Ridge, $13.62 This distinctive blend opens with a dazzling spectrum of fruit and floral aromas, from crisp white peach, honeyed pear and sweet mango to touches of fresh jasmine blossom and white chai tea. Filled with bright and juicy fruits, the palate flaunts flavors of succulent white nectarine, candied pineapple, green fig and subtle grapefruit. The crisp and slightly off-dry flavor profile lasts well through the clean and refreshing finish.

Barbecue ribs: Syrah, K Milbrandt, $31.26 This wine is dense and layered with fresh cassis, blueberry cobbler, exotic spices, smoke, minerals and anise. I personally love the concentration and plush feel this brings. The finish pumps out loads of juicy dark fruit for days. It’s very enjoyable and fun to drink.

Grilled shrimp: Chardonnay, A to Z, $14.58 Crisp apple and lemon accents make this a fresh wine at an unbeatable price. Serve it chilled. It pairs well with seafood, white meat, assorted cheeses, creamy sauces and a variety of desserts.

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Day in the Life of the Mizzou Football Equipment Staff

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by Jenn Smith

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Game day at the ZOU can be more than a 12-hour ordeal for Erich Heidolph, Don Barnes and Michael Garner. While the rest of the football fans are tailgating, the equipment staff is working hard to make sure everything is in its place.

Erich gives us a rundown of what the first home game of the season vs. Southeast Missouri State will look like. The game is set to start at 3 p.m., so Erich, Don and Michael will arrive at their offices at the Missouri Athletic Training Center at 9 a.m.

“It’s typical that we put in a 12-hour day on game days,” Erich says. “It’s a lot of hard work, but it is all worth it to see those victories and watch the team win championships.”

It’s game day. Let’s go!

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d ay i n t h e l i fe 9 a.m.: When Erich, Don and Michael arrive at the MATC, it’s go time. They start preparing for their student workers, who each have their own responsibilities. Don will be working with the visiting team while managing the staff to make sure everything gets done properly. Michael’s primary job is to make sure the coaches, graduate assistant coaches, student assistants and other staff members have the correct apparel for the game. Erich hauls game jerseys, pants and last-minute trunks of equipment to Faurot Field. He puts out the players’ bags of clothes, including pant/shirt combination for the game, shoulder pads and helmets.

11 a.m.: The student workers arrive to assist Erich, Don and Michael. They head to the locker room and football fields to prepare for the players’ arrival and pregame warm-ups.

“I usually have between eight to 12 student workers during any given semester,” Erich says. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there are several things that have to get done without a hitch. The majority of the students stay in the locker room to help put the jerseys on the shoulder pads; clean visors; issue new socks and gloves to each player; check for cleats, leg pads and decals; and clean helmets so they shine. Food is important, too! While some of the students work at the locker room, another group runs to grab food for everybody.

Noon: With just three hours before the game, it’s time to get the field set up. Trunks of equipment get rolled to the sidelines, including rain jackets, shoulder pad repair equipment and footballs. The students also set up smaller items such as the kicking net and seating area for players. If the weather is hot, they set up the Port-A-Cool fans. These can lower the temperature by nearly 20 degrees. Because the field can be up to 15 degrees hotter than the outside temperature, this helps tremendously. After the staff makes sure the fans work properly, they check the locker room one last time to make sure everything is organized and ready for the coaches and players to arrive.

1 p.m.: After the team arrives, the equipment staff helps the coaches run their respective pregame kicking and passing drills. Don, Michael and Erich stay in the locker room to help the players get ready. This involves checking helmets for proper fitting and helping the guys get into their jerseys. “Our jerseys fit very snug, so many of the players really need help with getting them on, especially the big boys,” Erich says. “We are trying to fit a lot of man into a little jersey, and it can involve some serious work.”

3 p.m.: Game time! After kickoff, the equipment staff scatters and takes care of their new responsibilities. The students run balls to the referees on the sideline, manage the fans and keep the sideline clear of footballs and equipment. Michael stays near Coach Gary Pinkel in case he has any issues during the game. Erich stands on the sideline closer to the field in case there is a loose helmet or lost shoe. Just before the end of the game, the staff issues towels and places hampers in the locker room to collect all game jerseys, pants and laundry.

6 p.m.: Now that the game is over, the staff moves on to their last jobs for the day. They gather jerseys, pants and laundry from players and coaches and take them across the street to the MATC. Don and Michael take care of laundry for coaches and players until the students finish their jobs. After the laundry is loaded up, Erich and his staff gather the shoulder pads, helmets and miscellaneous apparel. The students spray the shoulder pads with antibacterial spray to make sure they don’t smell and keep them from growing bacteria. After the jerseys have been washed, they snap and hang them to prevent wrinkles.

They also check each jersey for rips and tears. If they have one that needs repaired, they send it to their seamstress the next day to have it patched up. After all the laundry is done, it’s time to pack up and go home.

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By Monica Pitts I’d like to thank the public library for making my life easier, feeding my reading habit and improving my marriage because now I actually answer my phone when my husband calls.

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The public library unknowingly cemented a bond between my cellphone and me. I used to carry a book around everywhere I went. Then I discovered I could borrow a book without leaving my home and download it to my cellphone using their e-book/audiobook apps. The discovery freed up space in my purse and forced me to carry my cell with me everywhere when it was generally dead and located in parts unknown.

Daniel Boone Public Library offers two digital e-book and audiobook apps: OverDrive Media and Hoopla. To be fair, I only use them for audiobook and e-book downloads. I’m only evaluating the services on the usability of those mediums.

OverDrive Media Price:

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mediums: requirements: mp3 player compatible: titles available:

OverDrive Media Overall: 4 stars Selection: 5 stars The selection of titles is far more extensive than Hoopla. All my favorite authors are available within the library. It’s a bummer all books are not available all the time with this app, but at least they are available at some point. Fortunately, the hold feature works like magic. When a book becomes available, it can

E-books and audiobooks Library card and Web browser, phone or tablet Content can be downloaded to a nonphone MP3 player.

More than 2 million titles. The library owns a set number of copies of each OverDrive title, so you might have to wait until a copy is checked back in before you can borrow it.

automatically be checked out for you. You’ll be notified via email when it’s checked out to you so you can go and download it.

Search/sortability: 2 stars Unfortunately, the interface for finding and renting books needs some improvement. It isn’t as straightforward as Hoopla.

Usability: 5 stars Using the app to read and listen to books is intuitive and feature

rich. Another big advantage of OverDrive is the ability to download audiobooks to an MP3 player. This allows patrons to enjoy the service even without a smartphone. Also, many audio books in OverDrive are only available in WMA format, which isn’t readily compatible with mobile devices. To listen to these books, users must reformat them using software on their computer, such as iTunes, and then transfer them to the device for listening.

mediums: requirements: mp3 player compatible: titles available:

E-books, audiobooks, comics, movies, music and TV Library card and Web browser, phone or tablet Content is not available for download to a non-phone MP3 player.

Around 270,000 titles. All items are always available.

Give the apps a try Visit the Daniel Boone Regional Library website for more information: dbrl.org/ebooks.

Hoopla Overall: 3 stars Selection: 1 star Although all items are available for checkout with no wait all the time, the selection is super limited in comparison to OverDrive. To my dismay, none of my favorite authors were listed.

Search/sortability: 4 stars The user interface is simple and intuitive to search for titles and filter

results. Just a click or two, and you’re ready to check out.

Usability: 2 stars At first glance, it looks like the audiobook interface has the same features as OverDrive. After using it, however, I found it lacking. OverDrive downloads audio in parts: If you’re used to renting audio books from the library, each part is the equivalent to a tape or a CD. The parts are also segmented into tracks, so you’re able to sort through a part of the book easily to find your place after

using the sleep timer, spacing out or getting your kids to stop yelling in the backseat. Unfortunately, in Hoopla the audiobook is seemingly played from one large file. Good luck finding your place in more than eight hours of audio. Last but not least, audiobooks rented from Hoopla are not actually downloaded to your device unless you click a second download button.

Users aren’t prompted to do so, making your audiobook unavailable for listening without an Internet connection, which you may not realize until it’s too late.

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They’re irresistible, messy and delicious. Sometimes when you eat them, they get up under your nails. The smell of sauce lingers for hours after you’re finished indulging. They can be smoked to perfection and eaten plain or smothered in wing sauce or your favorite barbecue sauce. We all have our preference for how we like our chicken wings. Keith Borgmeyer created his own recipe for these smoked bourbon whiskey wings that are sure to make you drool. And get this: They’re award winning.

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Smoked Bourbon Whiskey Wings

Winner winner chicken dinner!

Supplies: • 4 to 5 pounds chicken wings • Hickory wood chunks • Smoker or indirect grill

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Rub: ¼ cup paprika ¼ cup freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 to 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon or more cayenne pepper ¼ cup coarse salt

Combine all glaze ingredients in an old shaker bottle (makes for spreading the rub more evenly).

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Whiskey sauce: 1 cup dark brown sugar ½ cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey (or your favorite) ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce (or your favorite) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon chipotle powder A pinch of cayenne pepper

The Cook: I prefer a few items that have become staples of my cook: first off, local hickory chunks and lump charcoal. In terms of temperature and time, I usually complete a two-step process. If you’re new to indirect smoking on the Big Green Egg, make sure you use your place setter with a small water pan. The water pan is vital for producing some of the juiciest and most tender wings around.

Although some recommend temps around 325 to 350 degrees F, I drop a few degrees lower in the 250-degree range because I want the wings to cook slow and soak in that hickory smoke. Typically with a full grill, I smoke the wings for 1 ½ hours. At this point I pull the water pan and raise the temperature of the grill. I shoot for somewhere around 400 to 500 degrees and start saucing; the high heat starts to tighten the skin and create the classic barbecue bark. When the wings are to your desired look, go ahead and pull them off. I do prefer to let any meat rest in a loosely packed foil for 20 to 30 minutes.

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Combine all glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently with a whisk. The longer you simmer the better!

Prepping the wings: Mix all the ingredients together, and sprinkle rub onto the wings. On bigger cuts of meat, I’ll apply a little French’s yellow mustard before rubbing it in, but on these wings, I just brush them lightly with olive oil prior to shaking some rub on them. My preference with wings is to go a little lighter on the rub than I do with the big cuts of meat so I don’t create too many competing flavors to go against the wing sauce. I like just enough that I can taste the spice under the sauce. co lumb i a h o memagazi n e.com | 3 7

tailgating recipes

by Melanie Staloch

Favorite Tailgating Recipes by CH Reader

Melanie Staloch

Easy Sopapillas

Beer Cheese Spread

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Ingredients: • 2 8-ounce cans Pillsbury refrigerated butter flake crescent dinner rolls • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ¼ cup butter, melted

Ingredients: • 12-ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 small onion, minced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • ½ teaspoon hot sauce • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper • 12-ounce bottle amber beer • Salt and pepper to taste

Time: Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 2 hours and 15 minutes Serves: 50 pinwheels

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13inch baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll one can of crescent rolls, and press the dough into the bottom of the baking dish, sealing perforations.

Directions: Beat together first five ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition.

In a small bowl, blend the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar and vanilla. Spread evenly over the top of the crescent dough.

Beat at medium-high speed for 1 minute or until blended and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and chill 2 hours.

Unroll your second can of crescent rolls onto a sheet of Saran Wrap or some other surface, and press the perforations together. Transfer to your baking dish, placing it on top of the cream cheese mixture. Pour the melted butter on top of the crescent dough.

Garnish, if desired. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the melted butter.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and bottom crust is slightly browned.

Let it cool, and store in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, slice and add whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

*This recipe makes a lot, but it can be frozen for up to a month. It fits perfectly into four 10-ounce ramekins. Try it over French fries, hot dogs and chili, too.

Ham and Pickle Rollups Ingredients: • 8 slices corned beef lunch meat • 4 ounces cream cheese • 4 medium dill pickles Directions: Lay corned beef in stacks of two on a hard surface. Spread 1 ounce of cream cheese onto each stack. Place a pickle directly in the center of each. Roll corned beef around the pickles, and cut each roll into four equal parts.

Stick a toothpick in each, and enjoy!

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Ingredients: • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, regular or light, softened • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (about 5 slices) • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes • ½ teaspoon dill weed • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon onion powder • Salt and pepper to taste • 5 10-inch flour tortillas Directions: Add all ingredients except tortillas to a large bowl.

Using an electric mixer, beat on low until creamy.

Season with salt and pepper.

Divide mixture between tortillas, and spread evenly. Tightly roll tortillas, and wrap in Saran Wrap. Place in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. When ready to serve, cut off ends into slices.

Notes: Bacon tip: For crisp bacon without the splatter, place bacon slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes until crispy.

Freezer tip: Place slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place in freezer until frozen. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. To thaw, place desired amount of pinwheels on counter for about 30 minutes before serving.

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Amy’s Carrot Cake By amy ferra ri Photo by keith borgmeyer

I love to bake, but I don’t do it very often anymore because I have absolutely no self-control! When occasions arise that I do need to bake, those times usually bring about my carrot cake. Fresh shredded carrots and homemade cream cheese frosting have convinced many who thought they didn’t care for carrot cake to become huge fans. I hope you give it a shot and enjoy!

Ingredients:

Directions:

C a ke : • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1 cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs • 2 cups flour • 3 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 teaspoons vanilla • ½ teaspoon salt • 3 cups shredded carrots

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom and sides of two 8-inch round pans with margarine, and lightly flour.

C r e a m C heese F r os t i ng : • 1 package softened cream cheese • ¼ cup softened margarine • 3 teaspoons milk • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 4 cups powdered sugar

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and 2 teaspoons of vanilla on low until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, on low until smooth and spreadable. Frost each cake layer, and then place layers on top of the other. Fill in the gap between the layers, and smooth the entire cake.

In a bowl, beat regular sugar, oil and eggs with a mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds until blended. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and salt. Beat on low for about 1 minute. Stir in carrots. Pour batter into pans.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for about an hour.

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The High-Tech Guy Between the open-air enclosures, the wide variety of animals and the cacophony of smells, tailgating at the ZOU can seem like a day spent at the actual zoo. Much like traditional animal parks, the tailgaters who populate Mizzou’s more than 16 parking lots each have their own unique habitats, distinctive feeding practices and one-of-a-kind behavior patterns. We at Columbia Home are committed to conservation and preservation of Mizzou wildlife and the ecosystems they create, so in the interest of science, we’ve identified six common varieties of tailgaters you might see on any given Saturday at the ZOU. Please note that though we encourage you to come out and visit, please don’t feed the animals (unless you’re serving Jayhawk; it’s their favorite).

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the high-tech Guy The high-tech tailgater is a nester by nature. Even out in the wild, he likes to have all the comforts of home. His tailgate is a menagerie of superior sound and visual acuity. Never mind that the stadium is just feet away; High-tech Guy has the game on his 50-inch plasma HDTV, complete with antireflective glass and mobile satellite feed.

For those who prefer a little music during their tailgating experience, he has indoor/outdoor, water-resistant, wireless Bluetooth speakers with a range of 30 feet and a battery life of 16 hours.

Fiercely protective, High Tech Guy stays with his nest while others go inside the stadium. But he wouldn’t have it any other way. His tech is his baby, and like a mama tiger watching her cub, he guards it with his life.

Genus: Technologicis Geekerous

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The Bros The Blue Chips

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The Blue Chips are slightly farther along the evolutionary continuum than most other species at the ZOU. Rather than simply throwing out some nachos and Natty Light, the Blue Chips prefer a more civilized tailgating experience. They erect 20-foot tents with chandeliers, chefs in white coats and even full-service bars. And the food is anything but your typical tailgate fare. They have pewter chafing dishes filled with wild boar (if we’re playing Arkansas), broiled alligator (if we’re playing Florida) or Cornish game hen (if we are playing South Carolina). This select group has elevated tailgating to the next level and are among the ZOU’s most popular attractions.

Genus: Fancious Pantious

If the Blue Chips are toward the far end of the evolutionary spectrum, The Bro is closer to the beginning. Despite the moniker, The Bro can actually be male or female, a student or alumnae, a visiting fan or a hometown supporter. His face is painted to display maximum team spirit. His appetite for beer is Jurassic. And his call can be heard far and wide. “Let’s go, Tigers” (clap, clap, clap, clap, clap). He’s a classic presence at any sporting event, and though he can be aggressively supportive of the team, you’ve got to love him. The Bro is not just a fan; he’s a super fan. He’s not just excited about the game; he’s super excited. And, more often than not, he’s not just drunk; he’s super drunk.

Genus: Agressiveous Spiritous; or alternatively, Gonna-Pukiuos Soonious

These tailgaters like to roam the great outdoors searching far and wide for safe harbor before wandering off to their next destination. They’re usually an affable group, traveling in herds of three to five. They graze on whatever food is available, preferring to eat small bits at each stop on their sojourn through the vast expanse of the ZOU. They are often thirsty but are not particular about their liquid refreshment. Offer them anything from a bloody Mary to a can of Busch, and they’ll accept happily.

Genus: Friendlious Freeloaderis

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The Who Invited This Guy? The Diehards

The Who Invited This Guy?

The Diehards are by far the oldest of the tailgating types, dating all the way back to the Faurot-azoic era. They’ve been tailgating in the same spot for generations and never, ever miss a game. The opposite of fair-weather fans, the Diehards stayed true to the Missouri Tigers during the disastrous season of 1971 and were rewarded with the glory of 2013. Rain or shine, win or lose, nine months pregnant or newborn in tow, the Diehards will be out there supporting the team. They’re often old school in terms of refreshments: brats and burgers, chips and dip, beer and soda. They know that tailgating fads will come and go, but being a Tiger lasts forever.

Genus: Truius Bluis

The Who Invited This Guy is a biological curiosity. He is ubiquitous, and yet no scientific evidence for his existence can be found. In other words, no one knows who he is or where he came from. And yet, he can always be found standing around your food table, eating your wings, drinking your beer and creeping out your guests. It takes a while for him to be identified because everyone assumes he’s there with someone else, but eventually the chatter starts. “Who is that guy?” “I don’t know. I thought you knew him.” He is a true scavenger, and not unlike his insect cousin the cockroach, he will likely survive another 49 million years. Or at least another 49 million seasons.

Genus: Randomicus Creeperis

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Next time you visit The ZOU, see how many of these species you can identify!

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20 under twenty

Hickman High School finds 20 reasons to celebrate.

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The staff at Hickman High School’s newspaper, Purple and Gold News, knew they wanted to honor the 2015 graduating seniors in a special way, but they never imagined a simple idea would evolve into a newfound tradition.

On the evening of May 27, 20 of Hickman’s brightest and most exemplary graduating seniors were honored as part of the high school’s 20 Under 20 event, inspired by the Columbia Business Times’ 20 Under 40. The occasion came a long way, from what started as an idea for a senior send-off feature in the high school’s paper to a full-fledged event.

It started mid-spring, mere months before graduation but just enough time for the P&G staff to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

“We were having our monthly budget meeting and talking about the senior issue, and one of my assistant student editors mentioned how our principal, Eric Johnson, was featured in ‘20 Under 40,’” Dolores Caamano, a language arts teacher and supervisor of P&G, says. “The staff really loved the 20 Under 20 idea, and from then we just kind of went full force with it.”

To find the 20 best seniors, the P&G staff formulated a four-part criteria that possible nominees had to meet: involvement in and outside of school, academic excellence, wellroundedness and a positive role model to peers.

“We realized that as a staff, we didn’t know all the seniors in the school, so we sent out an email to teachers and asked them if they could nominate seniors who they thought were a great example of leadership and involvement,” Sarah Everett, graduating senior editor of P&G, says.

The feedback was tremendous, with each teacher, guidance counselor and administrator nominating at least one outstanding senior. Some seniors were even nominated four to five times by different staff members at the school.

“The students that were nominated multiple times by different teachers made our list,” Caamano says. “These were the same students we had discussed about previously in our staff meetings, so it was kind of proof that we set the best criteria, and we knew what kind of student we were going for.”

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1. Myriah Araiza, Central Methodist University, theater education 2. Junyi Wu, University of Southern California 3. Allison Frappier, University of Missouri, animal science 4. Mackenzie Murray, University of Missouri, chemical engineering 5. Cory Rackers, Missouri State University, graphic design 6. Wenzer Qin, Johns Hopkins University 7. Sam Lange, Marine Corps 8. Rachel Nielsen, Truman State University 9. Mikayla Logan, Southeast Missouri State University, construction

management (She will be a member of the track team at Southeast Missouri State as well.)

10. Gabe Gassmann, University of Missouri, journalism 11. Colleen Cutts, University of Missouri, strategic communications with a minor in women’s and gender studies

12. Mickey Hua, University of Michigan, statistics and sports management

13. Nathan Min, Penn State University, biobehavioral health 14. Elizabeth Lannin, University of Iowa, biology and psychology with a minor in dance

15. Alex Keneipp, University of Missouri 16. Britt Grindstaff, Saint Louis University, biostatistics and public health

17. Claire Majerus, University of North Texas, music education 18. Jonathan Jalali, University of Missouri-Kansas City, six-year medical program

19. Carleeka (Charlee) Kimmins, Lindenwood University 20. Emily Miller, Drury University (She will be playing basketball for Drury as well.)

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The best of the best Similar to CBT’s 20 Under 40 event held in January, the recipients of Hickman’s 20 Under 20 recognition received framed awards featuring the seniors’ portraits and a write-up of their accomplishments.

The event, held at the Country Club of Missouri, wasn’t even on any of the P&G staff members’ minds when the 20 Under 20 issue went to press.

“When we were informed that CBT wanted to partner with us for the event, we were in complete shock because we didn’t think something of this stature could happen to our staff,” Caamano says.

Along with the award ceremony, the students worked together to create programs and a special video featuring interviews with the honored seniors. Hickman Principal Eric Johnson and Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Stiepleman gave keynote speeches at the ceremony.

After this year’s success, the Hickman P&G staff is excited to continue and make the 20 Under 20 newspaper feature a tradition to recognize the new senior class each spring.

“You know, in April of my senior year, I didn’t know if we were going to be able to pull off that whole event and section in the newspaper,” Everett says of what seemed like an overambitious feat. “I’m just really proud of the way it all came together.”

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A family-friendly space that looks like a million bucks: Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this family decided they wanted their basement to encompass. They dreamed up a plan that had a theaterlike feel, perfect for entertaining, watching sporting events and creating a space their kids could use in the years to come. This basementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stamp of approval came when the surfaces used in the space proved to be kid friendly and dog durable.

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Built in 1990, this house sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Highlands neighborhood in southwest Columbia. The family moved into the home in 2008 and began remodeling the basement in December 2013. Working with the team at Studio Home and their contractor, Ben Vineyard, the family envisioned creating a family space fit for entertaining. In addition to clean lines and a high-end look, the family also wanted a space where they could display their ever-growing art collection.

“Art is very important to us, and we are still growing our collection,” the homeowner says.

“We don’t have a lot of wall space on the main floor, so the basement is a valuable place to hang works that we love.”

As soon as you walk down the smooth wooden stairs from the main level, the modern lines and high-end feel immediately strike you. The stairs are lined with a beautiful glass panel, which leads right into the kitchen and bar area. The lighting in the space hits the stunning granite countertops just right so that it actually sparkles. The room is open concept, which is perfect for their vision of creating a space that’s not only fit for entertaining adults but also kid friendly.

One of the most unique features in the space is the entertainment system. On one wall, the homeowner wanted to be able to watch more than one thing at a time.

“When you entertain, nobody can agree on what they want to watch, so we decided to put in four different televisions so we can have a variety of things on,” the homeowner says. “Sometimes I’ll have a few football games going while also entertaining the kids with cartoons.”

When the homeowners were looking for an interior designer for the space, Studio Home seemed to be the obvious choice.

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S a ge r | B r a u d i s G a lle r y Page 65 top photo: The beautiful kitchen is accessorized with teal vases and art pieces, Red Stripe Low-Back Suit by Kristen Martincic on the landing and Eighth and Broadway by Ken Nichols in the kitchen.

Page 65 bottom photo: Untitled (Woman Brushing Hair) by Rudolf Bauer, ink and gouache Page 67 top middle: Beautiful granite countertop from Global Granite Page 67 top right: Good and Plenty by Tom Pfannerstill, acrylic on basswood Page 67 middle left: Last Man On Earth Does Not Have Proper Stemware by Josh George, mixed media, oil and acrylic on panel Page 67 bottom left: Mile Marker 391 by Chris Dahlquist, photograph on painted steel Page 67 bottom right: Daphnis and Chloe: Lamons and Dryass Dream by Marc Chagall, color lithograph E XTRA N O T E S Kristen Martincic, Joel Sager, Ken Nichols and Tom Pfannerstill are part of Sager | Braudis Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current exhibit. Kristen is a local artist working with handmade Japanese paper. Ken is local and has painted scenes from downtown Columbia in this series. Tom is from Louisville, Kentucky, and his pieces are carved out of wood and then hand-painted to look like pieces of rubbish.

Josh George and Chris Dahlquist are artists that the Sager | Braudis Gallery represents on an ongoing basis. Both artists work in fascinating artistic mediums. Josh is mixed media/collage and uses everything from stickers off of produce to magazine scraps to wax paper in his work. Chris is a Kansas City artist who prints photographic images onto painted steel, combining techniques to create an almost anachronistic, daguerreotype or tintype feel.

Marc Chagall and Rudolf Bauer are artists the Sager | Braudis Gallery showed in its Master's Exhibit. Chagall is not only the quintessential Jewish artist of the 20th century, but he is also one of the most successful artists of that period. Bauer is a German-born painter with a fascinating personal story (involving the founding of the Guggenheim Museum) and an early pioneer of the avant-garde movement.

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He had the idea to reorient the bar so that it faced you as you walk down the stairs and also designed the mock doors in the cabinetry that hide a storage room behind. Both of these ideas were important in maximizing the available living space.”

They turned to Ben Vineyard as their contractor, who the homeowner says has always performed top quality on any work he’s done on their home.

Between the impeccable woodwork in the kitchen and bar, stunning artwork and versatile multipurpose space, this basement is truly one for the books. It can be light and open at times but can quickly be transformed into the perfect movie room with the top-quality curtains installed by Studio Home. This space is one that the family will be able to use for years to come.

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What the Pros Know Whether it’s home maintenance, style tips or buying advice, this team has you covered.

“Having grown up just south of Columbia, I’ve developed a love for the central Missouri community and the folks who live here. My wife and I built a home for our family just outside of Columbia. I have a good understanding of why there are so many Columbia transplants — it’s just a great community to live in! ” – shaun henry

color, texture and our senses.”

“I was born and raised in Columbia. After serving in the Corps for four years, I moved back here to work with my father, Dan. In the near future I plan to take Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling into markets outside of Columbia.”

“I was born and raised in Columbia and love nothing more than calling this place home.

Columbia is a great community, and I thoroughly enjoy working in real estate.”

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12 Questions to Ask a Contractor’s References

By Cale Kliethermes

1. What type of project or projects has the contractor done for you?

2. Did they do a quality job?

3. Why did you choose this contactor?

4. Did the contactor finish within the timeframe they said they would?

5. What would you say about the crewmembers who did your work? Were they respectable and clean? Did they seem to know what they were doing?

6. Was the contractor responsive to you and your questions and/or concerns?

Could you reach them quickly?

7. Did they maintain a neat and orderly jobsite?

8. Did the contractor do what they said they would do?

9. Were there any additional charges, and if so, were they handled in such a way that left you feeling satisfied?

10. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how would you rate your overall experience with this contractor?

11. Do you have any reservations about hiring them again?

12. May I come by to see the work firsthand?

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A reputable contractor should be able to provide plenty of positive references, and you would be wise to avoid any contactor who can’t.

Here are some examples of questions you can ask a contactor’s references.

Cale Kliethermes I was born and raised in Columbia. In 1996 I moved to Colorado, where I ultimately (after playing for several years) earned a double major in business administration and finance through Regis University. After college, I enlisted in the Marine Corps and served four years, doing three consecutive tours to Iraq. In the Marine Corps I specialized in building and explosives. I got out of the Corps in 2009. Four years ago, I moved back to Columbia to work with my father, Dan, and our business, Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling.

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What You Need To Know About the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule By brandon gerau

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Terms to know: RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which is a consumer protection statute TILA: Truth In Lending Act APR: Annual Percentage Rate

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These changes include:

1. Changes to the APR above one-eighth percent.

2. A change to the loan product.

3. If a prepayment penalty is added to the terms of the loan.

Tolerances:

The new forms that are part of the Integrated Disclosure Rule consolidate the TILA-RESPA forms and are meant to give consumers more time to review the total costs of their mortgages. The Loan Estimate is due to consumers three days after they apply for a loan, and the Closing Disclosure is due to them three days before closing. The new form replaces the old TIL and GFE and eliminates the HUD-1.

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What is a live application?

1. Borrower’s Name 2. Income 3. Social Security number with permission to obtain a credit report 4. Property address 5. Estimate of the value of the property 6. Proposed mortgage loan amount

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A few things to remember or ask your loan officer about:

1. For Loan Estimates: • Loan Estimates must be provided to consumers within three business days after submission of loan application.

• They replace early TILA statement and GFEs • They provide a summary of key loan terms and estimates of loan and closing costs.

• The purpose is to promote comparison shopping and to alleviate consumer confusion.

2. Closing Disclosure: • Replaces HUD-1 form and the final TILA disclosures and adds additional disclosures.

• Closing Disclosures must be received at least three business days before the closing.

• Must provide a new/revised form if significant changes occur.

• Clock restarts if the APR is inaccurate and must be changed.

No Variations (zero tolerance) expanded to include: • Affiliate charges • Fees paid to unaffiliated third parties the member is not permitted to shop for Variations permitted: • Prepaid interest, property insurance premiums, escrow amounts, impound reserves, third-party services not required by creditor Revised Estimates allowed for: • Changed circumstance affecting settlement charges • Changed circumstance affecting eligibility • Revision requested by the consumer • Interest rate dependent charges • Expiration • Delayed settlement date on a construction loanb

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Have questions? Call your loan officer today to find out more details about the Intergrated Disclosure Rule!

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The End of Summer Is Near The dog days of summer are behind us. Kids are heading back to school soon. Labor Day weekend, the last official weekend of barbecuing, is right around the corner. We know summer is in full swing, but we at Atkins are already thinking about the fall.

By Shaun Henry

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Crickets and wasps come to mind this time of year.

In the home crickets will hang out in a cool, dark place during the daytime and emerge in the evening to chirp and feed on plant material. In large numbers they can be quite a nuisance and damage garden plants. Wasps are typically beneficial in that they feed on other insects and flies but tend to become more of a nuisance late in the summer as they move to our outdoor areas. Knocking a wasp nest down repeatedly will typically result in the wasps abandoning the nest and setting up shop elsewhere.

There are all sorts of tree-boring insects, but most of them are beetle larvae, which build tunnels in stems, trunks and sometimes roots. They can damage the tree aesthetically and even terminally in some situations.

These pests often attack weakened trees, so good cultural practices from proper planting and watering to pruning and fertility can reduce the chance of infestation and damages. Because the tunnels are typically behind the bark, these pests can be very difficult to notice and identify. Often the damages show up in the crown of the tree with thinning branches and foliage or even dieback. Because borer damage can kill the tree in a short period of time, you may have to consider chemical control measures for the more valuable trees on your property. Keep an eye out for exit holes in your tree bark, increased amount of woodpecker activity and/or the thinning of your tree’s canopy.

Depending on how much rainfall your neighborhood saw this summer, you might be thinking about an easier way to keep your lawn and landscape lush and watered next season. Your fall renovation wish list might include a new irrigation system. Perhaps you already have a system, but it doesn’t quite do the job effectively; check the coverage of each sprinkler head. On another note, I don’t know how many times I’ve driven by a property early in the morning on a rainy day to see sprinklers running, wasting water and money. Most irrigation controllers can integrate a wireless rain sensor or even a soil moisture sensor, which will communicate with your controller about when to water.

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I know it’s hot outside. Is anyone really thinking about the holiday season and lighting up their home or business this time of year? We are. Getting prepared for a small window of opportunity to help make the holiday season special is something we certainly think about. When outlining a roofline with holiday lights, most light systems use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption. The LED systems can be built in a variety of colors or the traditional incandescent amber color. Hanging garland and wreaths can really add to your display as well.

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Fall renovations

This time of year, we typically find our stands of turf damaged by heat, drought, fungal disease and possibly insects such as white grubs or even armyworms. Control measures might be needed, and you might need to think about plans to renovate your lawn in the fall to prepare it for next spring, such as plans to core aerate, seed, fertilize or apply weed control. Late August through most of October is typically the best time to renovate your coolseason lawn. Continue with your good management practices to minimize your need for renovations. You can water when needed and mow as high and as often as possible to reduce the stress on your lawn as summer winds down and fall approaches. Also keep in mind that by just mowing higher, you can reduce the annual weed populations by up to 80 percent. Summer can also cause a lot of stress on your landscape plants, and fall is a good time to clean up leaves, mulch and possibly add or replace plants in your landscape beds.

Shaun Henry

I was born and raised in the Deer Park area south of town, where I was close to lots of cousins, my grandparents and plenty of friends. I don’t think I ever imagined living anywhere else. My wife and I both graduated from the University of Missouri and set roots in rural Columbia with our three boys. Having grown along with Atkins Inc. since June of 2000, I’m proud to be part of an organization that’s so deeply rooted in building relationships throughout the community and developing one of the finest groups of experts in the field. From grounds maintenance to pest management to commercial cleaning, our crews really know their stuff.

We’d love to hear from you at 573-874-5100, or email me at shaun@atkinsinc.com.

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3 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer Thinking about taking on a project soon? Here are three reasons why you should consider hiring a designer to guide you through the process.

By Sarah Frost

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1. Save money

Saving money might not come to mind when it comes to hiring an interior designer, but designers are educated in their field. Just as you trust your accountant to help you get the best in your year-end tax return, designers are educated to get the best out of your home. They understand how to execute your ideas and create them within your desired budget. This can save you money in the long run from poor decisions you might have to replace in the future.

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2. Set priorities Taking on more than one project over the course of months or years? You might have one project that can’t be done all at once. An interior designer will help you prioritize what should be accomplished first. Designers understand not everyone has a budget to do everything at the same time. Costs are usually higher than expected, and budgets can easily be blown.

Interior designers will help you think about the project realistically and provide a room that you envision while keeping the budget in mind.

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3. Visual storyteller It’s an interior designer’s job to take what you like and create a functional living space. It’s like a piece of art molded to your form. In the end, it’s all about you, and designers want your home to tell your story. While creating a space that feels like you, they create functional living spaces that are coherent and flow from room to room.

Your story may be complex or simple. A true designer will know that the correct path to tell any story is to know their client. It’s important that you come home and feel happy to be there.

Sarah Frost I’ve always been a very visual person. As a child, I was fascinated with color and texture. There is a psychology and science behind finding a well-balanced home that my visual personality and education in interior design from Stephens College allow me to understand. I understand decorating a home is a very emotional experience.

That’s why all of us at Studio Home develop relationships with our clients that enable us to identify with them and build up a sense of trust. My main goal is then to help figure out how to showcase our clients’ styles and personalities in their homes.

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Photos by Maribeth Eiken

A secondhand dresser gets an updated look with one of the biggest colors of the season.

By Michele Towns Navy is coming on strong in the decorating world, so when my neighbor Brooke Berkey asked me to help her find a dresser for her 2-year-old son William’s room, I considered it my job. Finding the best piece took time and research, but when I saw this one on Craigslist, I knew we had a winner. Furniture with great quality and working drawers is an added bonus these days. I had looked at some really bad pieces prior to landing on this beauty!

This was an Ethan Allen maple dresser in perfect working order that performed without a glitch. No sticky doors, no dings and no scratches!

We paid $100, but that’s well worth the price for quality, right? The previous owner looked very sad when I told her I was going to paint over

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the original golden color, but once I said it would be featured in Columbia Home as a DIY project, I saw her face light up.

Having used the Cottage Paint carried by Johnston Paint & Decorating on some furniture pieces in the past, I knew Vicki at Johnston’s could easily mix up a great navy. The color palette you can create with Cottage Paint is endless, and you can’t find that in other chalk paints available.

Because this dresser was going to be used by a 2-year-old, I decided to use a topcoat of Satin Varnish created by Cottage Paint to give it a polished look and to add to the durability. The new pulls in silver, ordered by the owners, added a more contemporary look to a traditional piece of furniture.

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L i fe C o a c h i n g

Calm Amidst the Chaos

By Kim becking

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1. Stop with the unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves.

Be true to yourself, and stop comparing yourself to others. Instead, focus on your strengths, and celebrate those. For me, this means accepting that I’m not a cook, and it’s OK to take store-bought treats to school when all of the other moms are bringing homemade cookies and cakes. I might be an imperfect mother, but I love my kids with all of my heart — and that is perfect enough.

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2. Be present, truly present. In this fast-paced world

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I don’t know about you, but for all the parents out there, back-to-school in our house is greeted with both cheers and dread. We’re on our second year of kids in three different schools with three different start times, so our mornings are filled with chaos most days.

Last year, as others were posting perfect back-to-school pictures of their children smiling and dressed in their most adorable back-to-school outfits, looking as if they just stepped out of a Gap ad, my reality was much different. It went something like this: Child No. 3 wasn’t out of bed when child No. 1 left for school, so there was no picture of all three kids. Child No. 1 cut her foot on something in the kitchen.

The dog’s shampoo bottle exploded overnight, and shampoo was everywhere in the cabinet. Child No. 1 wasn’t a happy camper; her start time is much too early for her. Later, the dog escaped. We finally caught the dog, but it had been raining, which meant child No. 3’s shirt got muddy. Child No. 2 almost had a meltdown because of the rain because he wanted to ride his bike to school, but he gets the gold star for keeping it together. Once all three kids were finally dropped off, safe at their respective schools, I sat in my office laughing and crying at the same time because: (a) We had an awesome summer, and I’m sad to see it end; (b) They grow up too fast; and (c) I’m so blessed to be part of the chaos we call our lives.

we live in, our minds are often on five things at once, which means sometimes we miss the little things.

As a 13-year breast cancer survivor, I dreamed of seeing my son go to kindergarten. He’s now entering 10th grade. Unfortunately, I have lost too many friends who were either never given the opportunity to have children or to see their own children through these milestones. Be present, and cherish every moment: not only the big moments but also the little ones.

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to determine what and how much you will do. We want to please everyone, we want to help, but being overprogrammed and overcommitted isn’t healthy.

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3. Say no so you can say yes to what really matters. Learn to set priorities

Too often, the perfect pictures we see on social media don’t tell the whole story. We need to give ourselves permission to be imperfect, share our frustrations and show our vulnerability. Then we can be there to cheer fellow parents on.

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Health Benefits of

Squash, Zucchini and Eggplant By audrey sharp

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H e a lt h a n d well n ess 1. Help our your peepers! Summer squash is rich in lutein What’s and zeaxanthin, which are the main carotenoids in the new and lens and macular area of the eye. A study in Archives of beneficial: Ophthamology followed more than 35,000 women for

an average of 10 years. Over those 10 years, the study found that those with the highest amounts (6,716 mgc) of lutein and zeaxanthin in their diets had an 18 percent lower risk of cataracts than those women who got less than 1,177 mcg per day.

2. Fight cancer! Eggplant has a powerful peel. When cooking it, leave the peel on to take advantage of its powerful antioxidant called nasunin. This antioxidant inhibited new blood vessel growth, which is a step in the transition of tumors from dormant to malignant.

3. Boost your cells! A squash contains 33 percent of your

daily vitamin B6. It also helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the red blood cells to your tissues. A deficiency in B6 can lead to anemia.

4. Help your heart! When you consume freeze-dried raw or grilled eggplants for 30 days, both options can increase left ventricular function and reduce heart attack severity.

5. Control the PMS! Summer squash has been found to

be a good source of manganese. In a recent clinical trial, it was shown that women who consumed high amounts of manganese in their daily diets had fewer mood swings and cramps than those who ate the lowest amounts.

Source: besthealthmag.ca

Recipes to Try with Summer Squash Something Sweet!

Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe from lilluna.com/glazed-lemonzucchini-bread

Something Savory!

Sausage and Summer Squash Sautee Recipe from food.com/recipe/sausage-andsummer-squash-311007

Ingredients: • ⅓ to ½ cup bottled Italian salad dressing • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 12 ounces cooked Polish sausage (or whatever you like), halved lengthwise, sliced diagonally • 3 small summer squash or 3 small zucchini, cut across into ¾-inch pieces • Fresh oregano • ¼ cup coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Ingredients:

Directions:

Directions:

• 2 cups cake flour • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 2 eggs • ½ cup canola oil • 1 ⅓ cups sugar • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • ½ cup buttermilk • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 cup grated zucchini

Mix flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl, and set it aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the oil and sugar until well blended. Add lemon juice, buttermilk and lemon zest to this mixture, and blend all together. Fold in the zucchini until it is mixed well. Then add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, and blend it all together until well combined.

Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine dressing and garlic. In an extra-large skillet, cook the sausage and squash in 2 tablespoons of the dressing mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, or until sausage is heated through and squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally.

Glaze ingredients: • 1 cup powdered sugar • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon milk • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)

Pour batter into greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 F for 40 to 45 minutes. While the bread is still warm, make glaze and spoon over the bread.

Let the glaze set up before cutting and serving.

Tips: Be sure to dry the zucchini after it has been grated so it’s not super watery.

You can use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour.

Meanwhile, toast the Italian bread lightly, or if you prefer, you can place the bread slices on a broiler pan, brush with 1 tablespoon of the dressing mixture and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.

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Immunizations Which ones you need and why Whether you’re parenting a new baby, sending a child off to school or planning an overseas trip, you have decisions to make about vaccines. With these decisions often come a lot of questions: Which ones do you or your children need? Are certain ones required or just recommended? Are there vaccines that you’ve never heard of that might prevent disease?

Understanding immunizations can be terribly confusing. According to Andrea Waner, public information officer for the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services, the most common mistakes people make are forgetting about vaccinations altogether or thinking immunizations won’t benefit them.

By Beth Bramste dt According to the 2015 Missouri Immunization Requirements, in addition to PCV, there are six other vaccines needed to enter preschool and kindergarten. The number and time of doses differ for each one, but all are required. Here’s a glimpse of the six routine childhood immunizations: • DTaP protects against three bacterial diseases: diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, also known as whooping cough. It is approved for children under the age of 7.

• The IPV vaccine helps prevent polio, an infectious disease caused by a virus that lives in the throat and intestinal track.

• The hepatitis B vaccine guards against this common liver disease, which is transmitted through the exchange of blood or bodily fluid and can become chronic.

Columbia Home is here to help. Three local experts weigh in on what you need to know about vaccines and why.

• The Hib vaccine prevents Haemophilus influenzae, a serious disease caused by bacteria that usually affects children under the age of 5.

Why do immunizations matter?

• Varicella vaccine helps protect against chickenpox, which annually plagued more than 4 million people in the United States prior to the development of the vaccine.

Dr. James Garb has been practicing pediatrics since 1978. He believes vaccines are critical for children and benefit the greater good.

“As soon as you instill fear in people, and they stop getting immunized, we will have much bigger problems,” he says. Garb credits vaccines for the fact that he hasn’t seen a case of meningitis in his office since 1986.

“Pediatricians are in the business of prevention, and vaccines are the most important medical benefit we’ve had in the last 200 years to help prevent disease,” he says.

What vaccinations are required?

The pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) is required for day cares and preschools, Garb says, but not for entry into kindergarten. PCV helps prevent pneumonia in infants and small children, which is one of the most common causes of death in America for a vaccinepreventable disease.

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• MMR guards against three serious viral diseases: measles, mumps and rubella.

Which immunizations are recommended?

Garb strongly encourages the Rotavirus vaccine (RV) for babies and young children.

Developed by Dr. Paul Offit from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the RV vaccine protects against severe diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and even hospitalization.

Vaccinating for hepatitis A is highly recommended by the City Health Department for children heading to kindergarten. Hepatitis A affects the liver and is one of three strands of hepatitis common in the United States. It is transmitted in a fecal-oral manner and can be prevented by practicing good hand washing. Hepatitis A can also be prevented with a vaccine.

Are there vaccinations I might not be aware of?

There are several vaccines the public is often surprised to learn about. According to Warner, the HPV and meningitis vaccines are two of the biggest ones.

“Most parents don’t know that the meningococcal vaccine is recommended for children at age 11 to 12 and again at age 16 to 18 because this age group is at the highest risk for contracting meningitis,” Warner says.

Meningitis is a contagious infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, it infects several thousand people in the U.S. each year. The CDC targets college freshmen to receive the vaccine, so it is recommended for entry into most universities and even required for some.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. According to the CDC, 6.2 million people get infected each year.

Although most HPV infections do not cause any symptoms, the virus can cause cervical cancer and other complications. The HPV vaccine has been around for less than 10 years, so many parents don’t know it exists or misunderstand the benefits.

“Many parents choose to delay the HPV vaccine because their child isn’t sexually active yet,” Warner says. “What they don’t realize is that this vaccine works best if it’s given before an individual becomes sexually active. It is the only cancer prevention vaccine available and is also recommended for boys.”

The Health Department recommends girls receive this immunization between the ages of 11 and 26 and boys between the ages of 9 and 26.

Do adults need immunizations, too?

According to Dr. Cynthia Hayes, a family medicine physician at Cynergy Health, the hepatitis B vaccine can be helpful for adults.

“Many adults are not immune to hepatitis B and aren’t aware there is a vaccine,” she says.

Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease, spread through blood and bodily fluids. It can be mild or become a serious, lifelong illness. The routine vaccination of children was only started in 1991, Hayes says, so most people born before then haven’t been routinely vaccinated.

The hepatitis B vaccine can also be combined with the hepatitis A vaccine, recommended for children and those traveling to underdeveloped countries.

Because outbreaks are becoming more and more common, Hayes also suggests that anyone who is around newborns have an updated Tdap immunization. Tdap is a variation of the DTap vaccine given during childhood, which includes protection against whooping cough.

The pneumococcal vaccine is another useful vaccine and helps prevent pneumonia in adults. The Columbia Health Department recommends this shot for those over the age of 65, those experiencing a serious long-term health issue or those who have a low resistance to infection. This is the same vaccine mentioned earlier (PCV) that is recommended for infants and toddlers.

The Health Department also recommends that everyone 6 months or older get their annual flu shot, that both kids and adults get vaccinated for chickenpox and that adults don’t neglect their tetanus booster every 10 years, especially if they’ve had spider bites or puncture wounds.

Where do I get vaccinated, and what records should I keep?

Although Garb believes it’s the parents’ or patients’ responsibility to make sure they get immunized, he feels strongly that doctors are there to partner with parents in the prevention of disease.

Hayes encourages patients to keep a personal immunization record and bring it with them to their annual appointment. “This way your physician can see at a glance if you are up to date,” she says. She also encourages international travelers to carry their vaccination records with them.

Most pediatricians and doctors can give immunizations in their offices and pull up and print the patient’s records whenever needed. The Health Department also gives vaccinations at 1005 W. Worley, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with no appointment necessary.

Are there any resources to help?

For more information on immunizations and the diseases they prevent, both Warner and Garb recommend cdc.gov or immunize.org. These websites contain information from the Centers for Disease Control and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Columbia Public School’s website (cpsk12.org) has the list of immunizations needed to attend school in Missouri, as well as the number of required doses for each vaccine.

The CDC also offers several apps for your smartphone that will keep all the immunization information you need right at your fingertips. Search “CDC” in the app store to find several apps with vaccine schedules to choose from. co lumb i a h o memagazi n e.com | 83

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Education The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university

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By Nellie Symm Gruender

Deciding to homeschool your child can be daunting. There’s finding the right curriculum for your child’s needs, making sure you’ll have the right resources and then getting your child to agree to homeschooling.

When I homeschooled our son, Zach, it was for a different reason than most. We planned to move on our sailboat and cruise in the Caribbean Islands for several years.

This meant I would become the teacher, and Zach had no choice but to become the homeschooled student.

Since our homeschooling experience many years ago, a lot more options with secular as well as nonsecular programs are available. Some states such as Texas have a free homeschool curriculum. One of these is called Home Fires, a Web journal about homeschooling, which estimates that costs average $3,000 per year, including many extras. There are options far less expensive. We chose The Calvert School, which cost $2,000 a year. This particular program offers an advisory teaching service, which means each child receives reviews of all their tests by a teacher at the school and a certificate of completion, recognized by all school districts in the United States. Some schools even offer scholarship programs.

Homeschooling comes with many challenges. For us it was doing school when we were in a port to reduce seasickness. We also had to coordinate school hours with homeschooled kids on other boats in the port.

If Zach heard one other kid on the radio saying he was out of school, his attention went to zero. We also had to coordinate mailing in and receiving tests and results by mail.

There is also the challenge of finding social connections and outlets. Most homeschooling parents use social networking and the multitude of resources available on the Internet such as the Coalition for Responsible Home Education.

I was familiar with the concepts of adult learning, but teaching my 10-year-old son, who couldn’t differentiate between mom and teacher, was totally different. It takes a great deal of dedication and regimentation to keep everyone on task. Like any other school child, Zach had good subjects and subjects that took lots of extra work. We used every opportunity in our sailing environment as a new and valuable lesson.

My biggest concern came when we returned to the United States and had to place Zach in a mainstream public high school.

I worried about him making friends and integrating into a school with four walls. My fears dissipated when Zach joined the crosscountry team. It opened the door for him to begin creating relationships.

Academically, Zach tested into AP classes.

It was a testament to the focus on basics in his curriculum. He graduated from high school in three years and was admitted to a prestigious college, where he graduated again in three years.

Zach’s homeschooling was the foundation for his excellence in education and continues to support him in the ownership of his own international business.

Sources: homefires.com, responsiblehomeschooling.org

From Zach For me, the transition from homeschool/private school was not difficult, mainly because of sports. Sports offered an outlet that allowed me to interact with a variety of new people from different backgrounds and experiences.

The differences between other students at my new school and me weren’t hard to overcome because of the amazing experiences I had while in the Caribbean. On any given island, there were a limited number of kids. Some were native to the country; others were boat kids. You learn to integrate and mingle very quickly. I applied this same approach in my new school, where many of the kids had been together for years.

Participating in cross-country, track and basketball allowed me to become an accepted member of each team. Although I didn’t have the same history, I was able to create lasting friendships that I maintain 11 years later.

Academically, I was working at a much higher level than most of my freshman class because homeschooling allowed me to progress at my own intellectual pace and excel.

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Rob Bassett and Cathy Herigon

Rob Bassett and Cathy Herigon talked for weeks before they even met.

After some poking and prodding by a friend, Cathy agreed to create a nameless and faceless profile on an online dating site. She sent only three messages to three potential dates, one of whom was Rob. To this day, he’s still not sure why he responded to someone without a photo, but they’re both grateful he did.

Weeks later, Rob and Cathy met for their first date. Kobe Steakhouse in Columbia was about an hour’s drive from Cathy’s home of Wardsville, Missouri, but despite feeling nauseated with nerves, she was looking forward to finally meeting the person she now refers to as “my sweet man.” When she saw he was just as handsome in person as in his photos, all her worries dissipated.

“It was just like picking up an old friendship,” Cathy said in an email. “We weren’t strangers because we had talked so much before meeting for the first time.”

Now the couple has been together for three and a half years. They’ve enjoyed trips to Arizona and California and have driven along the Pacific Coast and spent multiple days fishing together. They’ve been each other’s caretakers: Rob for Cathy during her cancer scares and surgeries and Cathy for Rob when an accident left him briefly unable to walk. After about a year together, the two of them started discussing the possibility of marriage.

“Although neither of us planned to ever marry again, it didn’t take long for us to realize that this relationship is unique,” Cathy said. “We can’t imagine being without one another.”

Rob arranged for a limo to take the couple to Kobe Steakhouse one night, and he wore the same outfit he wore on their first date. With a bouquet of roses and a seat at their old table, he got down on one knee. He was met with what Cathy describes as “an emphatic yes.”

Rob and Cathy’s wedding plans are to be determined. The two look forward to sharing the same last name, growing older together and, as Rob added, having more fishing time.

Chris Sutterer and Lauren Price

“Communication is key, and it’s always a work in progress. But we are supportive of each other and truly want the other to be the best version of themselves they can be.”

— Lauren Price When Chris Sutterer and Lauren Price look back on their three and a half years together, a few key moments pop up: the tailgate where they had their first date, evenings by the water and the few days they spent without electricity in the dead of winter keeping each other entertained.

But one of their most important moments together was almost ruined, Lauren says. The couple was just arriving at their hotel in Breckenridge, Colorado, when Chris asked if she wanted to ride the gondola to the top of the mountain. Lauren, exhausted from the 11-hour drive, said she didn’t want to go. It didn’t make sense if they’d be traveling up the mountain the next morning anyway.

Inside their hotel room, Lauren gazed out the window at an amazing view of the Rocky Mountains. She said she “couldn’t be any more happy.” At that moment, Chris decided to improvise. With one hand behind his back, he told her, “I think I know something that would make you even more happy.” He revealed the ring on his pinky finger, and Lauren started to cry.

Now the couple plans to be married on the beach in Destin, Florida, on June 4, 2016. They look forward to starting a family together; Lauren says one or two will do. But, above all, they’re looking forward to many more days making each other laugh.

“Communication is key, and it’s always a work in progress,” Lauren says.

“But we are supportive of each other and truly want the other to be the best version of themselves they can be.”

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Anthony and Michelle Clervi March 7, 2015

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When and how did you meet? We met at an event for church and then saw each other again at a friend’s Super Bowl party. We went on our first date shortly after that.

What was the proposal like? Anthony proposed in front of family on vacation at Kentucky Lake. Then he blindfolded me and walked me down to the lake, where he had a blanket and rose petals set up. He had me turn around, and I saw a sign hanging off the deck of the lake house that said “Veux tu m’emposer?” which is, “Will you marry me?” in French. I was a French major in college and had studied abroad in France, so it was extremely creative. Of course I said, “Oui!” Was Columbia the obvious choice for the wedding? I got my undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois and my graduate degree from the University of Kansas, so I never thought I’d marry a huge University of Missouri fan. However, Columbia ended up being the perfect location. Anthony’s family is local, so it was accessible to everyone. I saw the beautiful 90 | AUG UST/SEPT EM BER 2 01 5

Firestone Baars Chapel and Kimball Ballroom on the Stephens College campus and couldn’t have been more excited to have our wedding there.

What are your ties to Columbia? Anthony was born and raised in Columbia, and he will always call this place home, so the opportunity to get married in his hometown was simply fortuitous, and it only made sense to have Fresh Ideas do the catering for one of the most important days of our lives.

Is there anything that happened on the wedding day that you thought would be catastrophic? Although there was snow and ice the week before our wedding, we had a beautiful day that was sunny and warm on March 7.

How long did the wedding planning take? We started planning our wedding right after we got engaged in August. Our first task was to secure the venue at Stephens College, and then my next step was to pick my dress. I bought the first one I tried on, and that’s when I

really started to feel like a bride. We didn’t have any trouble reserving hotel rooms for our guests, and I was very pleased with the selection of local vendors that helped make our day memorable.

Biggest help before/during the wedding and reception? My mom was the biggest help putting together the details of our wedding. She came with me to pick out the flowers, cake and dress; helped me decide on a bridal hairstyle; and was always encouraging and upbeat as the details came together. She helped me make the table centerpieces and even made her famous “wedding cake” cookies covered in powdered sugar as the favors for our guests.

Favorite part of the reception? Being in the same room with so many of our dear friends and loving families. We loved celebrating with them and felt so honored by how many people traveled from out of state (and even out of the country) to celebrate the start of our lives together. All of these people in one room also led to some great times and amusing video footage from the dance floor!

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Best part about planning the wedding?

Finding ways to involve our families in our special day. My dad performed our wedding ceremony, our siblings were in our wedding party, Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister sang during our ceremony and our niece and nephew were the ring bearer and flower girl.

We are both very close with our families, and having them play these important roles made our celebration complete.

Favorite dish or drink by those who attended? Our guests loved the unique way the appetizers were served with individual servings of vegetables displayed on a clear wall and also the way ice cream was created right before their eyes with dry ice and then served with a variety of sundae toppings.

Tips for future brides? There are so many ways to plan a wedding! Make sure you center the day on the things that are most important to you and that they reflect your unique story.

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You Have the Right to Remain Silent You have the right to remain silent about your children’s accomplishments. Anything you post on social media can and will be used against you in the court of public opinion. Do you understand these rights as I have explained them to you?

Good. Because chances are, you’re guilty.

Don’t feel bad. We are all guilty of bragging about our kids on social media to some extent. It’s practically a mandate for parents today to indulge in a bit of boasting via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. But it doesn’t change the fact that bragging about your kid is unseemly. At worst, it can be hurtful to parents who are less fortunate; at best, it is just plain annoying.

I don’t want you to misunderstand. It’s not that I am not super happy that your son’s tee-ball team just took third place in the sub-regional, U-9, Division 4 Chili Pepper qualifier. Because I am.

Obviously.

And it isn’t that I don’t want to see 400 pictures of your kids enjoying themselves on spring break because I really am so glad that you are #lovinglife and #feeelingblessed. Obviously.

And it’s not that I’m not totally impressed that your son made the seventh-grade second semester A/B honor roll — which I kind of already knew about from your bumper sticker — because that’s an awesome achievement. Obviously.

It’s just that it’s enough already. Obviously.

If connection is the beating heart of social media, bragging is its evil twin. And just as if life were one big soap opera, the evil twin is always lurking. Bragging on social media has become so ubiquitous it is now part of the deal. But I think we need to examine why it’s become part of the deal. Why is it that people who would never brag about themselves feel free to crow about their kids in front of 1,100 of their closest friends? My theory is that they file those little boasts under the category of being proud. But whom are they really proud of?

Posting your child’s every achievement (or non-achievement as the case often is) actually says more about you than about them. I mean, I get it: Parenting is hard, and we all just want to

feel like we’re doing a decent job at it. So when we sneak in a post about how our kid took first place in the second-grade spelling bee, what we are really saying is: “Look! I haven’t totally screwed my kid up! Despite my crippling fear of ruining this precious human life, they’ve lived to see another day without turning into the Unabomber or Snooki! Yay, me!”

And that’s why a little bit of bragging is acceptable. But however well intentioned it may be, we should try to keep the boasting in check.

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If connection is the beating heart of social media, bragging is its evil twin. … Why is it that people who would never brag about themselves feel free to crow about their kids in front of 1,100 of their closest friends?

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By Jill Orr

People whose children are having a hard time don’t want to continually hear about how great yours are doing. In addition, I think it sends the wrong message to our kids. It’s been well established that social media is contributing to a culture of narcissism. Posting every time your child has even the tiniest measure of success may lead kids to believe they are superior to others, entitled to privileges and cause them to crave constant admiration from others. (And then you are back full circle to the Unabomber and Snooki.)

I have to say that, happily, the number of braggy posts I see on my Facebook feed is diminishing.

I’d like to think this is a sign that our collective conscience is telling us this sort of thinly veiled self-congratulatory behavior is destructive to our larger parenting community, that we understand this constant spotlight on our kids isn’t any better for them than it is for us and that we are trying to stay connected in more positive, uplifting ways.

But it could just be that I have the best social media friends in the world. Not to brag or anything.

J i l l O rr Jill is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her pre-Mommy days, she graduated from the University of Missouri with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies. But she wishes she would have gotten a Ph.D. in What's For Dinner and How to Get Bubblegum Out of the Carpet. That would have served her better.

Read her blog at jillsorr.com • Follow Jill on

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Olivet Christian Church Annual Barbecue

Jered Sharp

Don and Lou Farris

Jason Keel and Mikayla Lee-Davis

Jo Behymer and Marilyn Smith

Members serving chicken and mutton

Carla Lind and Carolyn Henry

The Carry-Out crew

Jeff Bradley and Anthony Keel

Mike Moore, Jerry Darnell and Uless Reeder

Olivet Barbecue: The Olivet Christian Church 58th Annual Chicken and Mutton Barbecue was held on Saturday, June 20. From the first plate served at 3:30 p.m. to the last call at 7 p.m., the church served more than 1,900 people and had more than 2,300 tickets sold. White Night Coaches and Limos provided the shuttle service, and Outdoor Occasions provided the tent.

Pat Pellock

Adam and Jered Sharp

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David Siegenthaler and Chris Valleroy

People enjoying the barbecue under the tent

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Ronald McDonald House Fore the House Golf Tournament

Brian Shephard, Jenny Behemeyer, Ronald McDonald, Jim Marra, Howard Johnson

Roger Wilson, Greg Hill, Nick Allen, Ronald McDonald, Tom Schwarztin Gay

Curtis Sheman, Chip Jones, Ronald McDonald, Sara Snodderly, Justin Gay

Ronald McDonald House Fore the House Golf Tournament The 2015 FORE the House Golf Tournament presented by Manor Roofing & Restoration took place on Monday, June 22 at The Club at Old Hawthorne. Fifty foursomes came out to support Ronald McDonald House, and funds raised at the event will provide more than 530 night stays for families whose children are receiving medical care in Columbia.

Photos by Creative Photo.

Megan and Keith Schawo, Ronald McDonald, Kris Schawo, Scott Barnes

Harriet Yelon, Sally Silvers, Jolene Schulz, Ronald McDonald, Mary Ebert, Lindsay DuCharme

Greg Jones, Polly Reynolds, Ronald McDonald, Chris Diehls, Todd Miller

Harriet Yelon, Sally Silvers, Jolene Schulz, Mary Ebert

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men we l o v e

Age:

Kippenberger 33 Profession: Chiropractor Childhood dream career: Doctor or physical therapist Words you live by: “Your smile is your logo; your personality is your business card; how you leave others feeling after an experience with you is your trademark.” — Jay Danzie

Advice you’d give your teenage self: You bonehead, you should have put the money you spent on car stereos into a growth stock mutual fund or a Roth IRA! Advice you give others most often: I am a fairly patient person, and I think of myself as a good communicator. Given these traits, I find myself giving advice on relationships and entrepreneurial management somewhat often. Of course my dayto-day interactions revolve around health and wellness.

Next item on your bucket list: I have a very long bucket list, and I really prefer not to “schedule” my adventures. I am currently (and always) working toward visiting all 50 states and touching all seven continents. I aspire to hike, ride and/or climb the 67 mountain peaks that are more than 14,000 feet to the summit. I would also love to see the three Grand (cycling) Tours: the Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain), the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy) and the Tour de France.

Favorite adult beverage: J.J. Neukomm on the rocks

Mike

Age:

M e ss e r

40

Profession: Insurance agent for the past 10 years, 16 years with Shelter Insurance Childhood dream career: Professional downhill skier. I grew up in Colorado and am still addicted to snow sports. I also enjoy taking my family skiing.

Words you live by: Work hard, play hard, and love without reservation.

Advice you’d give your teenage self: Say yes to more opportunities; you can always finish school later.

Advice you give your friends and family most often: Relax; it will be OK. (Everyone is always so stressed.)

Next item on your bucket list (plus some you want to accomplish): I want to fly fish in Alaska (I’m hooked, ha ha) and find efficient ways to serve this community and to help others in need.

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Work hard, play hard, and love without reservation.

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Curt

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Rosie Inslee PT, Retail Banking, Landmark Bank; freelance writer

Original hometown: Columbia Years lived in Columbia: Most of my life, with a brief hiatus through junior and high school in Fulton, Missouri Family: I come from a large closeknit family and have three children of my own: Ben, 20; Madeline, 18; and Anna, 15.

Favorite thing about being a mom: The love we have for one another and their every stage as emerging individuals. It’s an amazing adventure!

What I do for fun: I like spending time with family and friends and going to concerts. I love being active and outside.

On a typical weekday night I am: Spending time with my children, reading, researching or doing some type of project. I rarely have nothing to do, and I prefer it that way.

What is most rewarding about my job: Anonymity. It heightens my creative process and allows me to delve into interesting characters and lives uninhibited.

People are intriguing and fascinating.

Moment in my life that defined me personally and/ or professionally: I believe the catalyst was the loss of my husband, Steve, eight years ago.

We had been together 21 years.

The children were very young, I was young myself, and even though I had been active in the community and writing freelance for a while, I had to reevaluate everything, both personally and professionally. It was an extremely difficult time, but my faith and children were what carried and motivated me.

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Favorite restaurant to frequent in Columbia: Murry’s In a single word, I am: Gracious The people I admire most and why: It’s impossible to choose only one. Each has made a significant impression on me and how I live my life. My mother is the most saintly woman I’ve ever known; her deep faith and patience are unprecedented. I admire my sister, Pam, for her independence, inner strength and spirit. There are other incredible friends and people whom I admire deeply for selflessly rising above challenges in their lives when others would falter: in health, relationships or business. And lastly, I stand in awe and admire my three children, who inspire me daily to be fearless in values and beliefs. They have exceeded all my expectations in their resilience as beautiful, talented, intelligent and strong individuals. That, and they make me laugh every day! I am very proud of them, and I’ve no doubt their father would have been as well.

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A Age: 47

Favorite flower: White rose Favorite accessory: Pearls and/or lace Favorite cocktail: A smooth Pinot Noir Favorite drink to order at a coffee shop: An Americana with half-and-half and sugar in the raw Hobbies: I read, cook, garden, plan events and, of course, write. I am an avid student and strive to challenge myself in some way daily.

Favorite ice cream: Mint chocolate chip

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