Jefferson City Magazine - January/February 2011

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oday’s media is filled with obesity’s alarming rates of increase and devastating costs, but I hope that you read our feature article with a different perspective. Obesity is not simply a huge shadow cast over the country. It’s also a problem in our homes and local community.

Although the issue is not solely tied to diet, obesity is related to nutrition, and for many, weight issues are problems that we feed at our kitchen tables first thing in the morning and at the drive-thru window, so convenient and tempting, on the way home. It can be overwhelming to navigate the nutrition choices in front of us. For a conscious consumer, the grocery store becomes a minefield landscape with endless aisles of bad choices — processed, pesticide-laden or with an indecipherable ingredient list.

As a parent, I have additional incentive to try to make smart choices and bring good things to our kitchen, but trying to figure out how to help the kids eat right without sounding too strict isn’t easy. Explaining calories and nutritional charts isn’t fun. Add in how your risk of cancer is going up if you don’t eat that broccoli, and you’ve got a conversation that’s dreary for any age.

Last summer, a friend recommended that I read In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan to help my family’s nutrition conversation. Pollan tells the reader what he really wants them to know in three sentences: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Simplify. It’s often the best answer. Best wishes for you and yours in the New Year.

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Contents Feature

19 Editorial Publisher Tami Turner Editor Jennifer Bondurant copy editor Katrina Tauchen

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Obesity in Jefferson City: Preventable, Treatable and Under Attack Obesity-related diseases are among the most deadly our society faces today, despite the fact that they are also among the most preventable. The statistics are staggering; the percentage of obese Missourians has tripled in the past 25 years. Today, more than one in five people in Missouri are obese, and more than half are overweight. Jefferson City Magazine takes a look at the risks associated with obesity, local efforts to stop the increasing numbers and motivation from local health experts to help you improve your health.

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Health: Bariatric Services Bariatric surgery has transformed the world of weight loss. Learn more about the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, today’s most popular bariatric treatment, and transoral gastroplasty, a new, less-invasive treatment currently in trial stages.

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Contributing Writers Charlotte Atchley Lauren Sable Freiman Anita Neal Harrison Heather Shields Teresa Snow Molly Wright Faye Zumwalt

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Contents Departments

At Home 38 Home Tour: Scott and Bobbie Schaeperkoetters’ new home

46 Before & After: The Caseys get fresh in

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50 Playhouse: Little girls’ hearts’ desire

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At Work 61 Candidate Q&A: If you were mayor…

66 Business Profile: Advanced Radiology 72 Person You Should Know: Beth Bauer, American Red Cross

74 The Dish: Pad Thai at Chim’s 76 Philanthropy: American Heart Association’s Circle of Red

At Ease 81 Travel: Top destinations for every season 86 The Man Page: Guide to Valentine’s Day

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88 City Character: Pete Walz 94 Recreation: Jefferson City Figure Skating Club

98 Artist Profile: Bob Priddy and the art of Missouri’s Capitol

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In Every Issue 7 Welcome 15 Calendar 54 Hit List 68 Business Briefs 102 Character Plus 108 Snapshots 114 Last Word

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My first published writing was in the Jefferson City News Tribune when I was 10 years old; it was a poem I had written to celebrate the birth of a new cousin. I still love to write and am thankful I have been able to pursue a career in my passion while also being able to stay at home with my kids, Jaelyn, 6; and Blake, 3. I feel especially thankful when I am able to investigate topics that are important to me as a mom, such as the story on obesity I did for this issue of Jefferson City Magazine. A tip I found particularly helpful was a simple one from Capital Region Medical Center pediatrician Susan Voss, who encourages parents to take their children on a family walk. I like that this activity would benefit relationships as well as health. I’m not the most disciplined person when it comes to exercise, so the more motivation I have to engage in healthful activities, the better.

Anita Neal Harrison, contributing writer

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One of my favorite things about being a writer is learning new things from the stories I write. My article in this issue of Jefferson City Magazine on the Circle of Red was no exception. Did you know 500,000 women in the US die from heart disease every year? I didn’t. I knew that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America, but to have the number put into that perspective rocked my world. Just being aware of this fact has made me rethink the way I live my life.

I’m proud to write an article that helps spread that awareness so other women can make a positive change in their lives.

Charlotte Atchley, contributing writer

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I have always been thankful for the tall and thin genes I got on my father’s side; I'm afraid I would never have the willpower to do what the ladies in this month’s article accomplished. They made serious sacrifices. I applaud their bravery for trying medical procedures to improve their health and lose weight. As a health reporter for KRCG TV and through writing stories on health topics for Jefferson City Magazine, I enjoy meeting new people and learning more about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Teresa Snow, contributing writer

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Jan. 6 – 7 The U-u-ugly Duckling, 7:30 p.m., The Stained Glass Theatre, 830 E. High St.

Jan. 6 – 7 The U-u-ugly Seussical, 7:30 p.m., Duckling, 2 p.m., Fundraiser for The Stained Glass JCPS Foundation & Theatre, 830 E. The Little Theatre, High St. Miller Performing Seussical, 7:30 p.m., Arts Center Fundraiser for First Friday Coffee, JCPS Foundation & 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., The Little Theatre, JC Area Chamber Miller Performing of Commerce, Arts Center 213 Adams

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Young Professionals Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Providence Bank Community Room, 300 Ellis Blvd.

Taste of Jefferson Jefferson City City, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Council Work Capitol Plaza Hotel Session, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Public Hearing Room, 320 E. McCarty St. Jan. 13-14 The Full Monty, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

Jan. 13-14 The U-u-ugly Duckling, 7:30 p.m., The Stained Glass Theatre of MidMissouri, 830 E. High St.

The U-u-ugly Duckling,2 p.m., The Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St. The Full Monty, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

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Jefferson City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Public Hearing Room, 320 E. McCarty St.

Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan Roll-Out, 7 p.m., Miller Performing Arts Center

Chamber Connections, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Bones Restaurant, 210 Commercial Way

Jan. 20 – 21 The Full Monty, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

The U-u-ugly Duckling, 2 p.m., The Stained Glass Theatre of MidMissouri, 830 E. High St.

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Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala, 6 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel

The Full Monty, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

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First Friday Coffee, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, 213 Adams

Jefferson City Public Schools’ Elementary Student-Led Conferences

Go Red for Women Day Victoria's Bridal Prom Event, 4 - 7 p.m.

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Feb. 10-11 The Praying Man, 7:30 p.m., The Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St.

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Christmas Belles, 12:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

Presidents’ Day All Jefferson City Public Schools Dismissed

South Pacific, Jefferson City High School Operetta, 2 p.m., Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St.

Jefferson City Council Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Public Hearing Room, 320 E. McCarty St.

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Christmas Belles, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

Bad Hair Day Party, The Praying Man, 7:30 p.m., The 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Stained Glass Theatre Calena's Fashions, of Mid-Missouri, 830 Holts Summit E. High St.

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Jefferson City Public Schools’ Battle of the Books, 10 a.m., Miller Performing Arts Center

Christmas Belles, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

CDFY Magic Show, 2 p.m.,Miller Performing Arts Center Christmas Belles, 6:30 p.m., Capital City Players, Shikles Auditorium

ObesitY in

Jefferson City Preventable, Treatable and Under Attack

By Anita Neal Harrison

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he good news is not so good: At 28.1 percent, the obesity rate in Cole County is among the lowest in Missouri — and still too high. Missouri is one of only nine states in the US with an obesity rate of 30 percent or greater. More than one in five adults in Missouri are obese, and more than half of adults are overweight. The obesity epidemic is raging in our hometown and state, but Jefferson City is not taking the fight sitting down.

Interactive maps on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html) give a graphic presentation of how big of a problem obesity has become in the United States.

Beginning in 1985, the maps use color to show the percentage of obese residents in each state. Through the late ’80s, the map is a patchwork of light blues with no state registering an obesity rate higher than 14 percent.

Each passing year, however, brings a darkening to the map. In 1994, Missouri, which had an obesity rate lower than 10 percent in 1986, joins several other dark blue states with rates between 15 and 19 percent. In 1999, Missouri turns yellow and crosses the 20 percent line. In 2005, Missouri darkens to orange, with an obesity rate greater than 25 percent. In 2009, the last year depicted, Missouri is one of nine red states, which indicates an obesity rate of 30 percent or greater.

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It’s astounding to see the percentage of obese adults in Missouri tripling in 25 years. And though 2008 CDC estimates show Cole County is one of the three least obese counties in Missouri, the rate in Cole County is still 28.1 percent, hardly a number to celebrate, especially as it does not take into account all overweight adults, just those who are obese. To be overweight requires a Body Mass Index of 25 or higher; for a 5’9” adult, that would mean a weight of 169 to 202 pounds.

To be obese requires a Body Mass Index of 30, or for the 5’9” person, a weight of at least 203 pounds.

Both overweight and obese people face increased risks for several health problems such as coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, various cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, osteoarthritis and gynecological problems, including infertility. Consequently, health care providers nationwide are stepping up efforts to help people overcome the challenges associated with achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Here, some Jefferson City health care providers with expertise in family practice, pediatrics, physical therapy and diet/nutrition offer practical tips for healthy living in the capital city.

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Know what you stand to gain in losing

Lisa Finley, program coordinator for JCMG’s Weight Treatment Center and a registered dietitian, says she has found that when people realize specific ways their weight is limiting their enjoyment of life, awareness tends to be a successful motivator for getting healthier.

“For example,” she says, “a man who suddenly realizes he isn’t able to walk through the woods and hunt with his friends the way he used to, or someone who would like to travel but is terrified at the thought of not fitting into a plane seat. … If people feel they might get something in exchange for the perceived sacrifice they might be making, that’s often a win-win.”

Similarly, overweight and obese patients often perk up when told weight loss could lower their need for medications, such as those treating high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes, says Dr. Ingrid Taylor, a family practitioner with Capital Region Medical Center.

“Most patients when hearing that they could have a reduction or complete elimination of medications really become more committed to exercising,” she says.

Focus on good health instead of lost pounds

When the goal is just losing pounds, people tend to make unsustainable choices, says Emily Aughtman, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator for St. Mary’s Health Center. She doesn’t even use the word diet because of its association with short-term change. Instead, she helps clients develop a “meal plan.”

“I think people get frustrated when they find that despite all their efforts, the weight is not coming off [as fast as they like],” she says.

“It is crucial to remind them that their hard work is paying off, even if it is not reflected on the scale. … I cannot emphasize enough the importance of physical activity in the equation of promoting weight loss and just in general to feel better about yourself.”

And “setting realistic goals is also a must,” she adds.

Family practitioner Taylor agrees. “It is a process,” she says, “and there is no quick fix.”

An important first step is identifying the individual’s barriers to healthy living, which might be lack of knowledge, a hectic lifestyle, emotional dependency, environmental temptations and habits formed in childhood.

“Each person is unique, and strategies often need to be prioritized specific to that individual,” dietitian Lisa Finley says.

In 2009, the last year depicted, Missouri is one of nine red states, which indicates an obesity rate of 30 percent or greater. (www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html)

Get help before the medical crisis

As a physical therapist with St. Mary’s Health Center, Jamie Hall sees a lot of patients seeking weight loss help after developing a secondary condition. She notes it’s a lot harder for people suffering from a chronic condition such as osteoarthritis or recuperating from an emergency such as a stroke to do the physical activities that will help them feel better.

“It’s hard to exercise when you hurt, but there are ways you can exercise,” she says, noting that exercising in a warm pool is often ideal for her arthritis patients.

Aughtman adds that though a serious health event or medical diagnosis can be a great motivator for lifestyle change, it’s not the ideal time to get help.

“Ideally, we like to see people that are at risk of problems … before they have had a serious medical complication to help prevent that very thing from happening,” she says.

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Lead children into healthy choices

In November 2007, the Cole County Health Department collaborated with several community partners to form the Central Missouri WeCan! Coalition to provide education and support for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. The local program is modeled on the national WeCan! initiative, developed by the National Institutes of Health to address three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

The CeMO WeCan! coalition has sponsored events ranging from an East Elementary School third-grade field trip to Save a Lot grocery store to a Kids in the Kitchen program at the Boys and Girls Club. The coalition also offers a Be Fit Family Healthy Lifestyle Program through Jefferson City Parks and Recreation for families with children in the fifth to eighth grade, and the coalition offers a WeCan! Activity and Nutritional Resource Guide specific to Cole County that can be downloaded for free online. The guide includes a listing of trails, playgrounds, parks, etc., as well as a list of local nutrition counseling services.

Learn more about the CeMO WeCan! Coalition by clicking on the “CCHD WeCan Program Information & Links” tab at www.colehealth.org.

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Parents who want to see their inactive, junk-food-eating kids get healthier have to realize their part is to lead by example, local experts say.

“I find changing a child’s diet requires education of the whole family, as well as buy-in from the caregivers so that buying fresh fruit and veggies is a priority,” says Dr. Susan Voss, a pediatrician with Capital Region Medical Center. “Exercise again requires a whole family approach, and I advocate for the ‘family walk’ as a way for parents and kids to exercise together and also to talk. Many kids will open up about their day when out walking with their parents.”

Local Coalition Teaches Kids Healthy Living, Active Lifestyle

The Body Mass Index estimates body fat to determine a person’s risk for certain diseases and conditions. However, because BMI relies exclusively on height and weight, it can overestimate body fat — and therefore risk for disease — in people with muscular builds.

Adding waist circumference into the analysis provides a more complete picture. People who carry their fat primarily around their waists rather than their hips are at a higher risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Increased risk is seen with a waist size greater than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men. To get an accurate waist measurement, individuals should stand and measure their waists just above their hipbones after breathing out.

More information and tools, including a BMI calculator, are available at www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk

At 28.1 percent, the obesity rate in Cole County is among the lowest in Missouri – and still too high.

Need help with a personalized nutrition plan?

Contact one of these local facilities to connect with a licensed registered dietician. Each facility has staff on hand to counsel individuals and families, children, adolescents and adults.

• Capital Regional Medical Center 1125 Madison St., Jefferson City, Mo., 65102. (573) 632-5192 • Cole County Health Department 1616 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, Mo., 65109. (573) 636-2181 • Hy-Vee 3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, Mo., 65109. Cooking classes available.

(573) 893-2505 • Jefferson City Medical Group 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, Mo., 65109. (573) 556-5774 • St. Mary’s Health Center 100 Saint Mary’s Medical Plaza, Jefferson City, Mo., 65101. (573) 761-7000, ext. 1456 • YMCA 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, Mo., 65101. (573) 761-9178 Source: www.colehealth.org

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Involving kids in the planning of exercise and meals is also a winning strategy, Hall says.

“Have conversations with school-age kids. Tell them, ‘We’re going to have three physical activities this week,’ and ask, ‘What do you want them to be?’ or ‘We’re having a vegetable tonight.

What would you like?’”

To parents who think healthy meals are just for those with lots of time and money, Aughtman offers this encouragement: “I can tell you from personal experience that it doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming to put together healthy options for quick meals and snacks. Dietitians can help busy families with things like this.”

Finally, when working with children, be extra mindful of how you describe them and their weight, Voss says.

“I think as a community and as parents and physicians, we can encourage all our kids to eat their fruit and veggies, five servings a day, and get out for a walk but also that we think they are beautiful just as they are,” she says. n

Do You Want a Nutritionist or Dietitian? What’s the Difference?

“Registered dietitians, like physicians, nurses, pharmacists and counselors, have to be licensed to practice in the state of Missouri,” says Lisa Finley, a registered dietitian at JCMG. In contrast, anyone, regardless of education and experience, can use such titles as “nutritionist” and “nutrition consultant.” And being “certified” might mean nothing more than the person forked over a few dollars to get a nutritionist certificate in the mail.

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Transforming the World of Weight Loss The latest in bariatric surgery options

By Teresa Snow Photo courtesy of MU Health Care

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ith the help of bariatric surgery, Crystal Koch went from topping the scales at 300 pounds to cutting her weight in half. “It literally changes your life,” she says.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

A resident of Belle, Mo., Koch was heavy from the time she was 13. By age 26, she knew it was time for drastic measures. She chose the “gold standard” of weight loss surgeries, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. University Hospital surgeon Dr. Roger de la Torre used a laparoscopic technique to create a small stomach pouch and attach it to the small intestine and bypass the large part of the stomach and the duodenum. The procedure gets its name from the surgeon who founded it, Cesar Roux, and the shape of the newly formed stomach. It's the most popular weight-loss surgery today; as many as 180,000 people undergo the Rouxen-Y gastric bypass in the US each year, according to de la Torre.

Koch chose this procedure because, unlike gastric banding for which surgeons put an adjustable band around the upper part of the stomach, the Roux-en-Y is not easily reversed. And the band (best known under the brand name Lap-Band) can be loosened, which changes its effect. Koch did not want the option of going back to her old ways of eating but was still surprised at the emotions that came with the drastic dietary changes.

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surgery. Similar to a baby's first year of life, her post surgery routine meant drinking liquids only and then slowly adding soft food and later solids.

Koch says because of the quick “full feeling” she gets now, she cannot eat the volume of food she did in the past. The change has affected not only her own eating, but also her relationship with her family. “My kids love McDonald’s,” Koch says, but it's difficult for her to join them at the restaurant because even the smallest meal is more than her new stomach can tolerate. “I ate a high volume before. It would be nothing for me to eat two No. 2 value meals and two 32-ounce teas.” Now she can't stomach a child's Happy Meal or even a cheeseburger without an uncomfortable feeling.

De la Torre says being psychologically ready for the procedure is important. In fact, a psychiatric evaluation is required. Currently patients in the Jefferson City area can have their pre-procedure testing and psychological examination at Capital Region Medical Center.

In addition, de la Torre says most insurance companies require extensive pre-surgical evaluations. Typically, a person considering weight-loss surgery will attend an informational meeting, meet with a dietitian, have a psychiatric evaluation and meet with a bariatrician, a doctor who specializes in weight loss. De la Torre says patients often have to deal with secondary problems first.

They might have to stop smoking, treat sleep apnea or even have a stent placed in a clogged artery prior to gastric bypass surgery.

Koch's health insurance required that she lose 10 percent of her body weight before it would cover the cost of the surgery. With the help of Weight Watchers, Koch went from her top weight of 340 pounds to 298 pounds two years later when she had the surgery in April 2008.

TOGA, transoral gastroplasty

Another bariatric treatment option is on the horizon for patients: Transoral gastroplasty is performed without cutting. Surgeons put a special instrument through the mouth to the stomach and staple pleats in the lining to create a smaller pouch, shaped like a narrow sleeve, at the top of the stomach.

Part of a clinical trial through MU Health Care, Jefferson City's Donna Deetz had the procedure performed last June. After almost six months, Deetz has lost 35 pounds and seems to be on a plateau. She eats small portions, 2 to 4 ounces at a time, but has not had digestion problems. Because the TOGA procedure does not change the structure of the stomach in the same way as the Roux-en-Y, patients do not face as many nutritional deficiencies. Deetz does eat a high protein diet and never drinks carbonated beverages.

Unlike gastric bypass, for which patients are expected to lose 60 percent of their excess weight, patients who have the TOGA procedure will likely lose much less, 40 percent after 12 months. Deetz is happy with her weight loss and has become more active as well. “It's basically a boost for your willpower,” she jokes.

De la Torre is co-founder of the company that developed the TOGA technique and will present research findings to the FDA in 2011, but the government approval process might take another year to complete. For the thousands of people who face obesity and the health complications that come with it, advances in bariatric surgery will likely continue.

New life after bariatric surgery

Although Deetz is seeing progress lowering her high cholesterol and triglycerides, Koch has seen more dramatic health benefits. Before, she suffered from high blood pressure, sleep apnea and back problems. After her dramatic weight loss, she was able to stop taking blood pressure meds and put away her CPAP machine for the sleep apnea.

Despite the many physical and emotional challenges, Koch is pleased with her decision to have bariatric surgery and says it has been fairly easy to maintain her weight, which is now around 170 pounds. And what’s the best part of the weight loss? She says it gives her new energy to spend with her four kids.

“To play in the backyard with my kids and have the energy to play or go to the park,” she says, “I now have the ambition to do something where before I was so tired, I just physically couldn't do anything.”

Check qualifications before selecting a bariatric surgeon

Many insurance companies require bariatric surgery to be done at a facility recognized as a center of excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, such as University of Missouri Health Care. Statistics from WebMD confirm the importance of a qualified facility and surgeon: “The risk of complications is lower at centers that perform more than 100 weight-loss surgeries per year. And, when performed by a highly expeTeresa rienced surgeon, deaths in the month following Snow is the gastric bypass surgery are rare: about 0.2 percent medical to 0.5 percent (less than 1 in 200 people).” reporter for De la Torre performs approximately 400 bariatric KRCG TV. surgeries a year and has the distinction of being a Surgeon of Excellence as named by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. n 26 | January/February 2011

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Capital Region Medical Center: Team Health Care

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t Capital Region Medical Center, health care is more than just an appointment with a doctor. It’s also the strength of a team approach: a comprehensive network of more than 200 physicians, 25 family practice and specialty clinics and the advantage of an affiliation with University of Missouri Health Care that equips Capital Region to provide health and wellness to the people and communities it serves.

Those looking for routine medical care don’t have to travel far to find a family practice physician, such as Gerard Moline, D.O., who has provided families with quality health care in this community for a number of years.

Along with Dr. Moline, Capital Region Medical Center has an integrated network of physicians throughout the community and makes medical care for the entire family easily accessible, whether you want to visit a physician in Jefferson City, Holts Summit, Linn or a variety of other locations. The extensive network of physicians means quality medical care, routine checkups and immunizations are easily accessible.

At Capital Region Medical Center, the area’s best orthopaedic specialists provide the most innovative treatments for all your moving parts. From minimally invasive procedures to joint replacements to non-surgical solutions, patients can be confident they will get the most effective treatment available.

This partnership offers the community exceptional orthopaedic care, right here at home. The University of Missouri Health Care affiliation provides local, clinical access to physicians with the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, such as David Flood, M.D. For more information, please visit www.crmc.org, or call (573) 632-5000.

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atients who choose Jefferson City Medical Group for cardiology services receive expert care from specialists who understand what they are going through. Drs. Conrad Balcer, U. Deligonul, John Sanfelippo and Wendell Williams are supported by nurse practitioners Cherie Dupuis and Susan Lange to create a world-class cardiology team.

During the years, cardiologist Dr. Williams has learned that patients who understand their condition and play an active role in their care tend to avoid bouncing in and out of the hospital. That’s why he spends time educating patients about their condition and encouraging them to take co-ownership of their disease.

“I have patients who say: ‘Thank you for talking to me. I’ve never really had someone sit down to talk to me about my disease and take time to answer my questions,’” Williams says. “Patients want to be heard and feel that their doctor is listening to them.”

Patient Ray Hentges, beloved retired Helias Catholic High School football coach, is thriving under Williams’ care. He says Williams is certainly one of Jefferson City’s top docs.

“He is very personable, and I feel very good about his expertise,” Hentges says. “He put my mind at ease and took care of my situation. I haven’t had any trouble since.”

Two years ago, Williams relocated from St. Louis to Jefferson City. In addition to caring for patients, he chairs JCMG’s Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and spends time speaking to the community about “knowing your numbers.” According to Williams, it is important for people to know their blood pressure, body mass index, complete cholesterol profile and hemoglobin A1C level.

“I tell patients they should be evaluated by their primary care physician at least once a year,” Williams says. “If they would focus on knowing those four numbers, it would go a long way to understanding their risk factors for heart disease and how to minimize their chances of a heart attack or stroke.”

Williams, who was exposed to medicine at an early age, says he never considered pursuing any other profession. He spent his childhood making house calls with his father, a general practitioner, and later shared an office with his father and brother, who practices internal medicine in St. Louis. He went to medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and then completed an internal medicine residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., and a cardiology fellowship at St. Luke’s Episcopal Presbyterian Hospitals in Chesterfield, Mo. He has more than 24 years of cardiology experience and is on staff at both local hospitals.

To make an appointment with Williams, call (573) 635-5264 (JCMG). For more information, visit www.jcmg.org.

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t. Mary’s Pediatrics is all about kids. Its goal is to keep them healthy as they grow from infants to children, to adolescents and up to age 21. The doctors help them choose and follow healthy lifestyles. And when they’re sick, expanded office hours, including evenings and Saturdays, make it convenient to get in, get treated and get back on track.

If a problem arises when the office is closed, a phone call to St. Mary’s Pediatrics links the caller with a specialized triage nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis who advises on the best course of action.

The pediatric care providers at the kid-friendly clinic have combined experience of 120 years, and the team includes Jefferson City’s first pediatrician, Dr. William Busby. Other experienced providers are Drs. Tina Brockman, Brian Conley, Mary Deeken, George McElroy and Jennifer Krause and Deborah Palada, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner.

When complicated medical problems arise requiring specialty care, children don’t need to leave town. St. Mary’s brings pediatric specialists from Cardinal Glennon to its Jefferson City clinic each month to provide advanced care in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology and pulmonology.

Because the well-being of children is so important to St. Mary’s Pediatrics, the physicians also dedicate time to advocating and educating at the community and state levels to keep children healthy.

Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Missouri and No. 7 hospital in the nation for overall quality care according to national hospital research, St. Mary’s Health Center brings the best in pediatric care to Jefferson City so families receive the best in children’s health care right here at home.

For more information, visit www.lethealingbegin.com, or call (573) 761-7210.

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cott Schaeperkoetter says the team that worked on his new home nearly fired him a couple of times during the process. He was a hard customer to please, and though the design and construction crew always strive for excellence, this was one job where satisfaction was of the utmost importance. “The customer is the boss” wasn’t just a motto for this custom home project: Schaeperkoetter was literally both.

Schaeperkoetter owns Signature Homes, a company known for its custom home construction in Jefferson City. Scott and his crew build 10 to 12 homes each year; 60 percent of them are custom. Even when they do start a spec home, Schaeperkoetter says it rarely makes it past the framing stage before it is bought and finished to the customer’s specifications.

Together with his wife, Bobbie, Schaeperkoetter planned for two years before building his current home — the third the family has constructed for itself.

Although the floor plan maintains several similarities to the last home they built and lived in, the new home incorporates several architectural touches that make it unique and give testament to how Schaeperkoetter and Signature Homes have built a reputation for a quality custom home.

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ABOVE: The breakfast nook, kitchen and living room connect easily on the main level of the home.

A banister and open staircase to the lower level separate the living room and kitchen.

LEFT: Natural light warms a cozy sitting area on the lower level. On the left, stairs lead to the main level.

On the right, glass doors exit to the backyard.

A majestic white mantel soars to the ceiling in the main living area. Arches and detailing frame a floral arrangement. Overhead niche lighting draws attention to the unique tiered ceiling, a Signature Homes trademark.

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In the kitchen, maple cabinets stained in Kona contrast with the lighter tones of the granite countertops and bar. Granite from Martellaro Marble & Granite.

Building his own home gives Schaeperkoetter more creative license than usual. “I always try out new stuff on my own house,” he says. It wasn’t just Schaeperkoetter who was able to get creative. His design team of Angie Zimmerman and Paulette Kreter also added its expertise. Schaeperkoetter says his home construction was always a work in progress.

“I was always on the go, talking with Paulette about the plans,” he says. Working together every day, Schaeperkoetter and his homebuilding team had the advantage of constant communication, something both he and Bobbie say is essential to arriving at the home of your dreams.

“Clients have a hard time trusting their builder,” Schaeperkoetter says. “It’s hard to see all the pieces, and you have to make sure everyone is on the same page. I would recommend that clients get to know their builder and who works for them.”

Schaeperkoetter says you have to be smart about choosing a builder because you have to trust them to know what is feasible, what is going to work best and what will be the most cost-effective. Even he and Bobbie had to trust the vision of his team.

For example, Zimmerman is the one who had the vision for the unique brick and stone exterior, and Schaeperkoetter says he at times questioned how it would turn out. “‘Just trust me,’ Angie said,” he says. “Everything turned out great.”

Zimmerman credits the bricklayer for making her vision for the home’s exterior a reality, and she credits Schaeperkoetter for having faith in going outside the norm with the brick choice.

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With other clients, she says, she might not have been so persistent in implementing her choices for the exterior.

“The exterior was my big pitch to Scott,” Zimmerman says.

She took him to the Lake of the Ozarks to show him a house with similar brick and then continually reassured him about how the final product would turn out.

The Schaeperkoetters say the home’s exterior often catches people’s eyes and prompts them to stop and ask questions about the construction, without knowing at first that the owners are also the builders. The two-tone exterior features the earthy tones Inca Gold and Smoky Mountain brick from Midwest Block & Brick that’s accented by stonework. A soldier course band of bricks wraps the house for added detail, and Hurd windows with aluminum-clad wood trim in dark chocolate create a seamless design.

Unique brick work on the home's exterior and mailbox catch curbside attention.

Fittingly, the exterior is just the surface of the custom touches found throughout the home. Unique ceiling designs, one of the trademarks of a Signature Homes construction, are found throughout. For example, a two-tier ceiling with lighting niches and crisscross beams make a statement in the master bedroom.

The master suite is one of the areas of the Schaeperkoetters’ new home that differs from their previous one. For this construction, the couple wanted more room for the master bath and more closet space. Their previous home featured a sitting room in the

master suite. For the new plan, the couple repurposed that space to add square footage to the master bath.

The master bath floor quickly catches the eye with its tile design. Multi-color slate mosaic tiles (2"-by-2") surround fullbodied porcelain tile and lead up to a deep soaking tub. More tile creates an alcove for the shower, complete with bench and a feature the entire family enjoys — a wireless remote control with preset water temperature and flow for each family member.

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1. Rust red walls, animal print placemats, florals and Old World fleur de lis combine for a rich setting in the dining room. 2. Angie Zimmerman designed the tile work for the master bath and worked with Scruggs Lumber to complete the project. 3. An inset dome, faux finished by Zimmerman, decorates the foyer's ceiling. 4. The master bath features his and hers vanities, opposite each another.

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A diamond design, crafted of porcelain and slate mosaic tiles, leads to the arched alcove that houses the master bath's tub.

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Tip from Signature Homes: Before you begin new home construction, stick to these three basic rules: 1. Know what you want.

2. Be able to communicate what you want.

3. Choose a builder who understands your needs. Every person on the construction team needs to know the vision to make sure your demands are met.

An eggplant purple and steely gray diamond pattern on the wall sets a soothing and regal tone for the master bedroom.

The master bedroom's vaulted ceiling features crisscross beams.

Martellaro and cabinetry by Holzer Cabinetry, painted with a distressed finish.

Zimmerman says she enjoyed not only planning the design but also having the opportunity to have a hand in creating some of the feature elements. Her handiwork is on display in the tile work in the master bath, the faux finishing on the master bath vanities and the dome in the dining room ceiling.

Other changes from the old floor plan to the new included adding an office on the main floor and reconfiguring the entrance into the home from the garage.

Before, the family walked through the laundry room to get from the garage to the kitchen. Now the laundry room sits more discreetly off the kitchen, with a separate entrance into the garage.

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Sconce wall lighting and leather seating create a welcoming atmosphere in the media room.

The Schaeperkoetters say they studied this house for a couple of years, so they knew exactly what they wanted before they began the actual construction. The couple quickly credits its Signature Homes team for the success of every home it builds.

“I believe firmly in my team of people,” Schaeperkoetter says. “My biggest strength is my employees.”

Relationships are key to everything Schaeperkoetter does, from solid working relationships with clients even after the job is complete (most of his business comes from referrals), to the employees working together, to working with subcontractors.

“A contractor is only as good as his subcontractors,” Bobbie Schaeperkoetter says. “You have to build relationships with them so you can trust the quality and they know your expectations.”

“Clients expect their house to be perfect, just as we did,” Scott Schaeperkoetter says. To achieve that end, hammer and nails are only part of the equation. “This is a service industry, not just about a product.” n

Resource List • Builder: Signature Homes Inc. • Architect/designer: Paulette Kreter, Signature Homes • Interior designer: Angie Zimmermann, Signature Homes • Landscaper: Pure Horticulture • Sheet rock: Mike Simpson Drywall • Roofing: S&K Roofing • Painting: Signature Homes • Windows: Hurd Windows/ Scruggs Lumber • Lumber: Scruggs Lumber • Cabinets: Holzer Cabinetry • Appliances: Lowe’s

• Kitchen/bath tiles: Scruggs Lumber • Flooring: Scruggs Lumber • Hardwood: Charles Luebbert Hardwood Floors • Heating & cooling: Stieferman Heating Co. • Plumbing: George’s Plumbing • Electrician: MARC’s Electric • Fireplace: Best Fire • Light fixtures: Scruggs Lumber/ Lowe’s • Home theater: Signature Homes • Date built: Aug. 1, 2010

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The Caseys’ Kitchen Gets

By Lauren Sable Freiman Photos by Chris Hollaway Before: Soffits and a low breakfast bar took up precious storage space and gave the kitchen a dated look. Basic cabinetry and countertops offered basic function.

“We just needed a facelift and more storage,” Linda Casey says of the original kitchen that was built with the house in 1992. Although the kitchen worked for Casey and her husband, Jim, when they moved in, the couple has been talking about an update for some time.

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The goal: Transform the kitchen into a space that offers function, form and personality.

According to the designer, Kristin Schroeder, old cabinets were replaced with maple cabinets in Cognac, a medium-brown finish. By using cabinets of different heights and depths, Schroeder added visual interest without sacrificing storage space. Behind the traditional raised-panel doors, pullout trash cans, soft-close full extension drawers, tray dividers for cookie sheets and platters, rollout trays in all base cabinets and large rotating shelves in the corners assure that every inch of space is usable and easily accessible.

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New accessories, including a floral arrangement from Petals for You seen on the glass tabletop, and romantic pendant lighting helped update the Caseys' kitchen.

In her newly renovated kitchen, Casey can finally use her blender, several mixers and other appliances that were previously packed away in boxes and then close the door to her new appliance garage. Nothing gets lost in her large pantry with deluxe pullout trays, and the new spice rack next to the stove keeps cooking essentials within reach. Her crystal and silver trays are stored yet accessible, and all of her cookbooks now have a place in the kitchen.

“It’s hard to believe that all those great storage options are hidden behind that beautiful cabinetry,” Schroeder says.

In addition to a durable and natural granite countertop, details such as large crown molding with a rope accent, under-cabinet molding, decorate panels, fluted columns and classic corbels give the kitchen the wow factor it had been missing. Casey says her new countertop, which is now 6 inches wider than the previous countertop, adds ease to serving and entertaining.

“Kristen designed a fantastic kitchen cabinet layout, maximizing the storage while using the small existing space,” Casey says. “It is just laid out much better than it was before.” n

Classic corbels, decorative panels and columns add detail to the bar in the remodeled kitchen. Maple cabinets in Cognac finish in varied heights and depths create an interesting, soft look.

Resource List • Cabinetry: LaBelle Cabinetry and Lighting • Designer: Kristin Schroeder, co-owner, LaBelle Cabinetry and Lighting • Granite countertop: Kitchen Craft • Cabinetry installation: Marvin Eiken • Hardwood floors: Jared Wade • Appliances: Sears • Custom window treatments: Rita Story • Custom stained-glass door and shutters: George Daly • Accessories: Petals for You • Backsplash: Sommer's Set in a diamond-pattern, gray tile serves as a backsplash above the stainless steel sink, encased by gold-flecked black granite.

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hen Ann and Greg Metternich attended the American Heart Association Heart Ball last year, they didn’t plan on buying a house for their daughters, but as soon as Greg saw the playhouse Steve Young Construction built for the auction, he had to have it.

“He really wanted to have those memories for our girls in their playhouse,” Ann says.

She says it was an honor to support the American Heart Association. The Metternichs had their own scare when their first daughter, Valerie, was born. On the day they were supposed to bring her home from the hospital, the doctor told them that there were problems with Valerie’s tricuspid valve. By the time Valerie was 5 months old, her heart had fixed the problem on its own, but just the taste of what other parents go through with more serious pediatric heart problems gave the Metternichs the desire to support the AHA.

To the Metternichs, supporting the AHA and making their girls’ dreams come true is priceless. And they didn’t just stick the playhouse in the backyard. A charming yellow playhouse built with such attention to detail deserved more.

Rost Landscaping planted flowers and bushes around the house and laid a stone path to the front door. Next spring, Greg plans to add a white picket fence and mailbox for his girls.

The inside of the house has a seating area, sleeping loft and a nook under the stairs. With the help of Leah Ann Boss, owner of Petals for You, Ann decorated the inside to be the playhouse every little girl dreams of having. All of the furniture has a function and folds up. Ann’s favorite piece in the house is a beanbag shaped like a ladybug.

The Metternichs’ daughters — Valerie, 3, and Olivia, 18 months — have made the playhouse their own little world, a place to host their own get-togethers. “[Valerie] always says to her friends, ‘Do you want to come to my house?’”

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The playhouse also gives the girls an outlet for their imaginations, a place for make-believe, for tea parties and fashion shows. Ann hopes that as Valerie and Olivia grow up, the playhouse will continue to be a refuge, a clubhouse close to home.

“That house will have as many memories for them as our house will,” she says. n

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It’s a new year, and change is on the horizon.

Jefferson City will elect a new mayor in April to replace current Mayor John Landwehr, who has served in that position since 2003. As we look forward to 2011 and beyond, Jefferson City Magazine talks with the candidates to find out their views on key issues for the city.

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George Hartsfield

The President and CEO of Jefferson City Area YMCA, George Hartsfield has been a Jefferson City resident since 1969. He graduated magna cum laude from Southeast Missouri State University in 1965 with a B.A. in political science and history. Hartsfield’s community involvement includes serving on the board of directors for the Jefferson City Concert Association, Rape and Abuse Crisis Service, Homemaker Health Care, Salvation Army, Chamber of Commerce and Missouri Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates. He served as mayor of Jefferson City from 1979 to 1987.

He and his wife, Paula, have one daughter and two grandchildren. For more information, visit www.hartsfieldformayor.com.

Q: What are your economic development goals for the city?

A: My goal is to reverse the decline that Jefferson City has experienced during the past decade. We must rethink our approach to economic development. To continue to do the same things the same way hoping for a better result will not suffice. We must, along with our fellow stakeholders, revisit with open minds the funding, structure, focus and targeting of our economic development effort. Our partners are the county, Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

We must be creative and imaginative about what we seek to bring to Jefferson City.

The ultimate goal is to create more good jobs.

Q: What are your views on attracting more young professionals?

A: First, there must be employment opportunities for young people. Today these opportunities are very scarce. Additionally, the work done to enhance our economy must be accompanied by the development of more social and cultural venues. I believe this population must better define what it wants in this respect. If its wishes are realistic and attainable, the community’s institutions should work together to make them happen.

Q: How do you think the City Council, the Chamber and the mayor's office should interact to best serve the city?

A: Ongoing communications, instilling common goals and a recognition that we are one, will go a long way in strengthening the partnerships that already exist. We have the framework but not the synergy that is needed for the area to realize its potential. I will strive to bring that synergy and sense of common purpose to the economic, social and civic life of our community.

Q: What are your views on poverty in Jefferson City?

A: Poverty is increasing in Jefferson City. The community has been and continues to be generous and caring. However, I am concerned that the needs of the disadvantaged are growing faster than our capacity to meet them. City government is not in a position to contribute much to this effort directly. The best thing city government can do is improve and increase its efforts toward more successful economic development.

The mayor, as the community’s “cheerleader,” can enhance the charitable efforts.

The city can be sensitive to the low income in its tax policy. For example, the city’s sales tax on food is very regressive.

Q: What are your goals for the historic Missouri State Penitentiary development site?

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foundations, grants and private sources.

I am very concerned about the deterioration of the primary historic structures.

We will have to work together creatively for this project to progress. Local tax and state tax funds are not available.

Q: What do you see as the biggest challenge for Jefferson City? If elected, how do you plan to address that challenge?

A: I believe that the biggest challenge for Jefferson City comes in three parts: First, there is not clear and consistent leadership at City Hall. Second, the city government is headed for a financial train wreck if present spending habits and priorities continue. The city has become top heavy, and good choices are not being made when it comes to prudent fiscal management. Finally, our demographic and economic trends are negative and bringing numerous ill effects.

It is a tall order to correct these concerns. No one person can achieve such a goal. However, a strong, skilled and experienced mayor can make considerable progress during the next four years by working hard and long. It will be like eating an elephant. One bite at a time.

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Eric Struemph

Eric Struemph manages Philips and Company and is an adjunct professor at William Woods University. He is a graduate of Jefferson City High School and earned a B.A. and M.B.A. from William Woods University. Struemph serves as chairman of the Salute to America 2011 board of directors; vice chairman of the public safety committee; past president of the Jefferson City Jaycees; and a member of the Home Builders Association of Jefferson City, Knights of Columbus, Host Lions Club and Cole County Volunteer Fire Department. He is currently a city councilman for the 4th Ward of Jefferson City.

He and his wife, Darla, have two daughters. For more information, visit www.ericstruemph.com.

Q: What are your economic development goals for the city?

A: We need to look at all aspects of economic development, which includes the training of citizens, infrastructure, utilization of our older workforce and their vast source of experience, our central location within the state and everything that makes us unique by being the capital city of Missouri.

We have opportunities in the next two to 10 years that some cities could only dream of. I will work with the other business leaders in our community to make sure the city is prepared for these opportunities. We need to look at how our decisions today will affect the generations of Jefferson City residents in our future.

Q: What are your views on attracting more young professionals?

A: As I am a young professional at age 43, I remember what I wanted in a city at 20, and now that I am a little older, I can still relate to people in their 20s and 30s.

• Jobs (entry-level positions with advancement potential) • Parks, family-friendly activities • Strong schools • Neighborhood redevelopment (safe, affordable housing in city neighborhoods with appealing character) • Opportunities to network and get to know people within the community. The younger people moving into Jefferson City need city leaders who will help them get acquainted with the city and the great civic groups within our city.

Q: How do you think the City Council, the Chamber and the mayor's office should interact to best serve the city?

A: The City Council and mayor should work directly with the Chamber wherever possible to see that our city continues to grow. The Chamber has spent a great deal of time conducting detailed research as to what the city would like to see happen with many different projects on the horizon. This input allows the mayor and City Council to see where citizens would like to see efforts concentrated. The Chamber, through its research and community workshops, can give us a very candid look at what projects or concepts the community would like to move toward.

Q: What are your views on poverty in Jefferson City?

A: Poverty is a concern across our nation, and as much as we would like to think we’re immune here in Jefferson City, we’re not. We are blessed to have a number of services available to people in need through private organizations and our many church families. It is critical that we ensure all those in need know what services are available to them and help them get it.

We can all do a little more — not only in the holiday season but also throughout the year — to volunteer our time and talents to help others in our community. If elected mayor, I will use the office whenever called upon to help all causes within our community.

Q: What are your goals for the historic Missouri State Penitentiary development site?

A: The MSP is a gem in Jefferson City. To have a site with so much history is not something you can create, but it is here for us, and we must make the most of its potential. I would like to see the history and character of MSP honored. At the same time, it is a prime location for new businesses and community gathering places. I look forward to thoroughly studying input from numerous sources to help Jefferson City take full advantage of the opportunity to develop a unique environment for our citizens and visitors.

Q: What do you see as the biggest challenge for Jefferson City? If elected, how do you plan to address that challenge?

A: I believe our biggest challenge in Jefferson City is breaking out of our comfort zone so our economy can prosper. We’re a little resistant to change, and that’s OK because Jefferson City is a wonderful place to live, work and play. However, the forecast for our future shows that we must take action now for our community to continue to be all it has been for generations.

We must attract new businesses, but we must also have a workforce for them. The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce has done some wonderful work in the past year by talking with businesses and citizens to think about our future in a strategic way. As mayor, I will work with the City Council, the Chamber and the citizens of Jefferson City to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for economic growth and put that plan into action for our city’s future.

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Leonard Steinman

Leonard Steinman, a retired truck driver, has lived in Jefferson City off and on for 58 years.

A graduate of Jefferson City High School, he earned a degree in welding technologies from Columbia College. He is active in veteran’s affairs, is a member of the Disabled American Veterans and is past vice president of the Jefferson City Veterans Council. He and his wife have one son.

Q: What are your economic development goals for the city?

A: I think as a mayor of a city of 50,000 or less, I should go out and help push and support creative ideas of all the citizens of Jefferson City and not rely on yes men who will say and do anything to put on a good front. I feel as a director I should know every aspect of promoting this fine city.

Q: What are your views on attracting more young professionals?

A: As mayor, I would visit other cities and states to promote our area as being centrally located in this fine country. We have the best education system, low housing costs, low utility costs, low taxes, excellent health care facilities, beautiful parks and sense of family and community. It is the best place to start and raise a family.

Q: How do you think the City Council, the Chamber and the mayor’s office should interact to best serve the city?

A: Because we basically pay some of the expenses of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative from the Chamber should attend all public city meetings and be available for questions from the mayor, City Council members and citizens attending the meeting. This would reduce the waste of time in receiving secondhand and wrong information. It would also promote the sharing of ideas to better our city.

Q: What are your views on poverty in Jefferson City?

A: There is no community that is free from poverty. We should have training for staff and City Council members to help them better understand what happens to people living in poverty. Don’t pity them; give them a hand up, not a hand out. Perhaps this could be done by conducting training for jobs, taught by volunteers to help these people gain employable skills.

Q: What are your goals for the historic Missouri State Penitentiary development site?

A: First of all, a clearance is needed from the Department of Natural Resources stating it is safe for development. Second, establish that all buildings and land are placed on the National Historical Site registry. Third, promote for business to develop the site with approved designs.

Q: What do you see as the biggest challenge for Jefferson City? If elected, how do you plan to address that challenge A: The biggest challenge is the raising of taxes for things not really needed or necessary for the city. I would put all contracts for services such as trash, utilities, cable television and other city services before a vote of the public before such contracts are signed.

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Check out Jefferson City Magazine’s blog to read Mayor Landwehr’s thoughts on the challenges the new mayor will face and his reflection on his terms in office.

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Advanced Radiology of Jefferson City

By Heather Shields Photos courtesy of Advanced Radiology When a physician orders an MRI or other imaging service, patients have a choice of where to have that service performed. Advanced Radiology of Jefferson City knows that choice exists and strives to provide full-service imaging with one defining purpose: patients first.

“We’re a patient-centric facility,” says Dr. Neal Meyer, current president of Advanced Radiology. “We treat our patients with respect. We provide easy access when it comes to scheduling, and we communicate with patients and doctors and keep the patient’s best interest in mind when performing services and reading exams.”

The Advanced Radiology of Jefferson City team not only provides an excellent bed-side manner with its family-oriented, patient-first attitude, but it also has years of experience backing it, which gives the team the ability to provide quality care. The radiologists of Columbia Radiology Ltd. (common owners of Advanced Radiology of Jefferson City) have been performing imaging services and report reading for more than 30 years at the former Columbia Regional Hospital and at Advanced Radiology of Columbia for eight years and Advanced Radiology Open MRI in Osage Beach for the past 3 years. The group purchased Servant Medical Imaging of Jefferson City and opened Advanced Radiology of Jefferson City in 2003, a continued effort to give patients an alternative option for getting quality imaging services performed in mid-Missouri.

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The team reads for more than 50 orthopaedic physicians throughout central Missouri including and more than 500 physicians across Missouri. diagnostic radiology X-ray, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, epidurals and pain injections.

Deborah Crawford-Hartley, chief business development officer for all three facilities, explains how they uphold their patient-centric philosophy and understand the value of time: “Physicians often see patients that drive hours to see them and need an MRI or other service the same day. In order to help these referring physicians and schedule patients, especially when we have a full schedule, we may ask a local patient if they are willing to come in the next day so the other patient can get in without having to make the long drive again.”

According to Crawford-Hartley, when a patient does agree to reschedule his or her appointment for another patient’s convenience, Advanced Radiology gives that patient a restaurant gift certificate to show gratitude for his or her kindness.

“Our goal is to provide same-day scheduling to everyone when needed,” she says.

For more information, visit www.aradiologyjc.com, or call (573) 635-6262. n

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Business Briefs Spaunhorst promoted at Providence Bank

Haight elected ACP Fellow

Providence Bank promoted Christi Spaunhorst to bank officer, banking center manager. Spaunhorst is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the personal bankers and tellers of the Stadium Boulevard banking center located at 815 W. Stadium Blvd.

Spaunhorst joined Premier Bank in August 2003 as a teller.

She was promoted to personal banker in 2006 and was then promoted to assistant banking center manager in April 2008.

Spaunhorst received her B.S. in marketing and management from Columbia College in March of 2008. She is a member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and is also involved with the March of Dimes, United Way, Partners in Education and the Boys & Girls Club.

Randall Haight, M.D., FACP, a local internist and vice president of medical affairs at Capital Region Medical Center, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the society of internists. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care.

Haight is affiliated with Capital Region Medical Center and Capital City Medical Associates. He is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is currently the president of the Cole County Medical Society and is a member of the American Medical Association and Christian Medical and Dental Association.

(573) 893-6000, www.premierbank.com

Rebecca Maasen, MA, CCC-SLP, and Jenny Patterson, MHS, CF-SLP, speech pathologists at St. Mary’s Health Center, received certification in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy. The Lee Silverman Voice Therapy program is used for treating voice and speech disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, such as a stroke.

St. Mary’s speech pathologists provide services in the hospital and clinic setting while also providing speech services to local parochial schools. St. Mary’s speech pathologists are located in St. Mary’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, on the second floor of the JCMG Orthopaedic Center, 1225 W. Stadium Blvd.

St. Mary’s Foundation awards six scholarships The St. Mary’s Health Center Foundation announced its scholarship recipients for fall 2010. The scholarships recipients include Anthony Brenneke (Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine), Tricia Gehlert (St. Louis University), Kristin Huenink (St. Louis University), Rebecca Maasen (Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Program), Jenny Rutledge (University of Missouri School of Nursing) and Kimberly Weith (William Woods University).

St. Mary’s Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing health care degrees and who have completed at least half of their program of study and to full-time and part-time St. Mary’s employees. The annual application deadline for students is April 1. Application deadlines for employees are April 1 and Oct. 1.

(573) 761-7156, www.lethealingbegin.com New hire at Cotton Walker and Associates Cotton Walker and Associates announced the addition of a new associate attorney, Brian G. Schierding, to its general practice law firm, representing clients in business litigation, family law and criminal defense. Schierding earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Missouri. After completing multiple internships and serving as a law clerk for Cockriel & Christofferson LLC in St. Louis, Schierding earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law.

(573) 635-9200, www.wch-law.com

(573) 632-5000, www.crmc.org St. Mary’s speech pathologists receive certification

(573) 556-5770, www.lethealingbegin.com YMCA holds annual meeting, elections At the Jefferson City Area YMCA 2010 annual meeting, the membership elected Stacy Welling of Jefferson City as chair of the board. Other officers of the board elected for 2011 include: Jason Schwartz, chair-elect; Allen Hollander, vice chair; Steve Buchholz, secretary; Doug Whitehead, treasurer; Darren Heckman, immediate past chair.

Board of trustees re-elected to fill three-year terms include: Cindy Blosser, Claudia Kehoe, Clyde Lear and John Sheehan.

Those serving ongoing trustee terms include: Bernie Fechtel, Carl Vogel, George Hartsfield, Jeff Sanders, Joan Firley, Mark Kaiser, Robert Robuck and Ski Mariea.

Those retiring from the YMCA board include: Jill Dobbs, Trae Lorts, Brad Sloan and Keith Thornburg. Those serving ongoing terms on the board include: Robert Boone, Mark Brandt, Gretchen Guitard, John Lake, Sherry Mariea, Mike Rogers, Beth Utrecht and Sylvia Wilson.

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The 2011 YMCA Mardi Gras auction, scheduled for March 26 at the Firley YMCA, will benefit the outreach fund and provide YMCA programs and memberships for deserving children and families who otherwise could not afford them. The majority of the funds are used for childcare. Parents can bring their children to the child development center so they can work, and school-age children benefit from the after school and summer camp programs. Children also benefit by being able to participate in the youth sports programs (such as soccer, basketball, T-ball, football) and swimming lessons.

(573) 761-9000, www.jcymca.org Hip resurfacing surgical first in Jefferson City

Dr. Ajay Aggerwal of Missouri Orthopaedic Institute at Capital Region Medical Center recently performed the first Birmingham Hip resurfacing implant in Jefferson City at Capital Region Medical Center. Patients suffering from hip pain due to osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or avascular necrosis now have access to the tough, low-friction Birmingham Hip resurfacing implant, which preserves more of the body’s natural bone structures and stability than total hip replacements while potentially returning them to a more physically active lifestyle.

(573) 632-4860, www.crmc.org St. Mary’s ranks in top 1 percent in national quality ranking

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St. Mary’s Health Center has been ranked No. 7 among 2,047 hospitals in the US for overall quality care, according to a national hospital research organization. The Commonwealth Fund tracks the performance of various health care quality measures to enable organizations to compare their performance against other peer organizations.

St. Mary’s is ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation for clinical quality based on all comparative data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is the No. 1 hospital in Missouri for quality measures as reported by HealthInsight.

www.whynotthebest.org Local CenturyLink employee recognized for outstanding service

Walter Miller, lead communications technician with CenturyLink, was selected from 20,000 employees nationwide as one of the company’s 49 Outstanding Service Providers. The OSP Program is one of CenturyLink’s premier employee recognition programs focused on honoring a select group of employees who exhibit the company’s value system while providing superior service to their internal and external customers.

Miller was among more than 800 nominations submitted by employees across the country.

Miller recently joined the other recipients at the company’s corporate headquarters in Monroe, La., for an awards ceremony and other events honoring the OSP award winners. Miller has been employed with CenturyLink for nine years. He and his family reside in Jefferson City. www.centurylink.com n

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Photo by Chris Hollaway

Beth Bauer

American Red Cross, Capital Area Regional Chapter

Job Title: Regional CEO, chief administrator of the region (29 counties) Family: Three great nieces and a great nephew, a niece, nephew, an older sister and a younger sister, two brothers-in-law and my mother and step-father Education: Central Missouri State University, B.M. in vocal performance; Kansas State University, M.M. in vocal performance; The Ohio State University, vocal performance, opera and pedagogy

At work, my favorite thing to do is to interact with all our amazing volunteers and staff who are willing to give so much to people in need in our community. The last thing I expected when I started this job was to feel so immediately dedicated to the Red Cross and its mission. I never thought I would love spending so many hours at work, but I do. My family thinks I am a workaholic and obsessive at work, and I’ve never corrected them.

I have a creative side to me that most people don’t know about; I used to be an opera singer. I like to paint abstracts, work in mixed-media arts and create art with mosaic tiles. My favorite website is CNN.com; I’m a news junkie. My favorite movie is A Star is Born (Streisand version).

The last book I read was Long Ago and Far Away, James Taylor, his Life and Music and If You Give a Moose a Muffin, which I read to my niece and nephew last night because I am the best Aunt Beth ever!

My favorite US president is Abraham Lincoln, who said, “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” When I was a kid, Mrs. Akin, my fourth-grade teacher, was my hero. Now, my heroes are philanthropists: Warren Buffet, Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono, to name a few.

Someday when I retire, many, many years from now, I will finally get some sleep, make art and travel with friends and family, but I will always make time to volunteer in my community. There is just nothing more significant and rewarding you can do than give of your time, treasure and talent to those in need. n 72 | January/February 2011

[ A t W ORK ] the dish

Pad Thai at Chim’s Thai Kitchen

Chim’s is Jefferson City’s best-kept secret,

Chim’s Thai Kitchen

103 E. High St., (573) 893-7600 Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Pad Thai, $8.97

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and if you’ve already discovered Chim’s and experienced its Pad Thai, you know you won’t forget it. My favorite way to order the sweet and spicy Pad Thai is with extra veggies and chicken on top of the rice noodles and peanuts.

The fun part is choosing the temperature of spice you like for the dish; out of a spicy scale of 1 to 10, I am a No. 4. This dish is my top pick at Chim’s.

- Tami Turner

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Circle of

Red

By Charlotte Atchley

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In October 2009, Chelle Shepard came home to find her husband’s

truck in the garage and the television blaring in the weight room downstairs. She knew something was wrong. Her husband, Mike, was supposed to be finished with his workout and in a meeting. She went downstairs to find him lying next to the treadmill.

At age 47, Mike had suffered a massive, fatal heart attack.

To look at his lifestyle, you couldn’t have foreseen Mike’s attack. Knowing he was at risk for heart trouble, Mike had taken steps to prevent it: daily exercise, diet and cholesterol medication. He even took his blood pressure weekly. However, despite his wife’s and mother’s suggestions to see a cardiologist to test for artery blockage, Mike did not believe he needed any more doctor visits because he was already so active.

“Of course it makes me wish that we could turn the clock back, but we can’t,” Shepard says. “It makes me wish we would have been more adamant. I wish we would have been more proactive.”

Shepard decided she wanted to share her experience with others in the hopes that they could know how quickly their lives can be changed by heart disease. “I want to help people get out the message to the community to stay on top of your own heart health as well as those that you love,” she says.

Shepard found a way to do that in Jefferson City’s Circle of Red. The Circle of Red movement consists of groups of women in different cities who have decided to take a stand, financially and personally, against heart disease in women.

In other cities, the Circle of Red puts on its own large annual event to raise awareness, but when Rebecca Collier, corporate events coordinator for the American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate, planned to bring the movement to Jefferson City, she didn’t want to put all the focus on one big event. Jefferson City already has the Go Red for Women Luncheon and the American Heart Association Heart Ball, so Collier decided to incorporate the Circle of Red into the Heart Ball and host several smaller events throughout the year to promote heart health.

“One in 2.4 women die of heart disease. It’s important to get that information out there. The Circle of Red focuses on heart disease in women because it gets overlooked.”

-Tina Shoemaker

Last spring, Collier started talking with members of the Heart Ball committee about how the Circle of Red could work in Jefferson City and what they would like to see in such an organization. Their goal was the have 15 to 20 members in the first year of the Circle of Red’s existence. With the first event in September, the group has already grown to 17 members, all women who have made a financial commitment of $500 and a personal commitment to spread the word about the dangers of heart disease for women. Unlike some donations, that $500 goes straight to funding American Heart Association programs that directly help women.

Other than the money donated by members, the Circle of the Red is focused on raising awareness rather than money.

“One in 2.4 women die of heart disease,” says Tina Shoemaker, Heart Ball chair and Circle of Red member. “It’s important to get that information out there. The Circle of Red focuses on heart disease in women because it gets overlooked. It’s seen as an old man’s disease, but it affects us.”

Not only is heart disease the No. 1 killer of women, but Collier also says the Circle of Red targets women because they are generally seen as the caretakers of the family, the ones who make the doctors’ appointments for their families and watch over the health of those they love. If the women have the knowledge, then everyone will benefit. n

Jefferson City’s Circle of Red (pictured on cover) Tami Turner Karen Gibbs Jimmie Kay Sanders Connie Hubble Stacy Welling Chelle Shepard

Lisa Smith Mary Ann Hyleck Cindy Cook Janet Schlegel Karen Balcer Joan Firley

Keri Austin Laura Naught Tessa Harrison Carolyn Jordan Tina Shoemaker

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Top Trips for 2011 Compiled by Jennifer Bondurant

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on’t ask where life will lead you; decide where you will lead your life. You’ll find some of life’s greatest memories on the road, so plan your 2011 travel schedule now, and don’t miss an opportunity to discover greatness. Whether you explore some of the world’s top treasures, experience our country’s best destinations or find fun close to home, get out there. Jefferson City Magazine shares its picks for 2011 trips.

Fly Time

Day’s Drive

Hop, Skip, Jump

Trips for a week or more that you can add to your list of life’s great adventures

Great getaways within the Midwest region

Trips for the day or weekend

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Spring Fly Time: Tuscany Coast, Italy Named one of the top 10 countries to visit in 2011

by Lonely Planet, Italy is full of sunshine, beauty, ancient adventure and gastronomic delight. Prepare to indulge and immerse yourself. Rome is always a must-see for the art, architecture and ambience; a tour of the Vatican museum and St. Peter’s Basilica (largest Christian church in the world) will leave you in awe. Venice is about the canal experience, and you can’t miss Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Central Travel will lead a tour along the Tuscany Coast in March for $3,049.

March trip is sold out; inquire about other dates.

Day’s Drive: Dauphin Island, Ala. A natural sanctuary on the Gulf of Mexico, Dauphin Island is an annual rest stop for brightly colored birds migrating north. A 13-hour drive from Jefferson City, Dauphin Island has been recognized as one of the top four viewing sites in the US for the spring migration, and the destination offers secluded white beaches and bountiful fishing to help you celebrate spring.

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Hop, Skip, Jump: Independence, Mo. Celebrate the Civil War’s 150th anniversary in Independence. Two major battles took place within the city of Independence and Jackson County. Plan to visit the National Frontier Trails Museum, and take a covered wagon historical tour with Pioneer Trails Adventures. Also check out the 1859 jail and marshal’s home that once housed infamous Civil War guerilla William Clark Quantrill and his Raiders and outlaw Frank James. www.visitindependence.com

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Summer Day’s Drive: Indiana Dunes

Fly Time: Voyage of the Glaciers, Alaska It used to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, according to Lois Bax at Central Travel, but now people love it so much, they go back again. Why? Wild, remote and icily exotic, the trip reveals exquisite, untouched natural beauty.

A flight to Fairbanks, then a train trip to Denali Park, then a seven-day cruise from Whittier to Vancouver give you the Voyage of the Glaciers, as you experience the remote inlet of water and watch bald eagles, humpback whales, seals and sea lions in natural habitats. Budget around $7,000 for a 12-day trip for two.

Nicknamed “Indiana’s Ocean,” Lake Michigan at Indiana Dunes National Park offers a beach experience within a six-hour drive from Jefferson City. Ranked as the sixth best beach for families by TripAdvisor.com, Indiana Dunes covers three miles of shoreline and features six beaches for swimming. Stay at Duneswalk Inn at Furness Mansion for a boutique hotel experience in a restored mansion (rates from $125 to $250 per night). www.indianadunes.com, www.duneswalkinn.com.

Check out Indiana Dunes photos on Jefferson City Magazine’s Facebook page.

Hop, Skip, Jump: YMCA Trout Lodge, Potosi, Mo. Plan a family reunion, summer-camp style at the YMCA Trout Lodge. Pick private cabins with scenic lake views or oversized guest rooms. Per person rates include buffet-style meals. Kids will love the water activities and arts and crafts. You’ll love the no TVs and old-fashioned family time, complete with songs around the campfire at night. www.ymcaoftheozarks.org Jefferson City Magazine | 83

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Fall Fly Time: New York City 2011 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 bombings of the World Trade Center. Take a trip in the fall to show support for the Big Apple, celebrate all the great cultural experiences of the city, and remember those who died in the attack. For something different, try a Brooklyn brewery tour (www.brooklynbrewery.com), or take a bird’s-eye view of the city with a helicopter tour (www.libertyhelicopters.com). And for the ultimate tourist experience, you can’t go wrong when you climb aboard classic double-decker bus: www.newyorksightseeing.com.

Day’s Drive: American Club, Sheboygan, Wisc.

Four 18-hole golf courses recognized as some of the best in the US by Golf Digest make Kohler’s American Club a fantastic fall golf destination. Add on the hotel’s renowned Kohler Waters Spa. The To Dye Four package (four 18-hole rounds), starts at $1,394. www.destinationkohler.com

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Hop, Skip, Jump: Casa del Loco Winery, Camdenton, Mo. Overlooking the Big Niangua River, Casa del Loco is a great place to get away from it all while staying close to home. Go for the day or the weekend (four suites available, plus Honeymoon Cottage; rates range from $80 to $150/night).

Enjoy the rustic experience and natural beauty of the surroundings. www.casadelocowinery.com Check out photos of Casa de Loco on Jefferson City Magazine’s Facebook page.

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Winter Fly Time: Guanacaste, Costa Rica Winter is the dry season in Costa Rica, so December to April is your best time to go tropical. A great eco-tourism destination, the lush country offers rainforest adventure, volcanoes, hot springs and beaches. Try a canopy tour, and utilize zip lines to access some of the most remote and beautiful areas. Guanacaste is one of the top beach destinations, featuring surfing, snorkeling, sport fishing and more. According to Classic Travel, a seven-night, all-inclusive Guanacaste experience (departing from St. Louis) is approximately $4064.88 for two (without travel insurance).

Hop, Skip, Jump: The Raphael, Kansas City Hop on Amtrak, and make a romantic getaway to Kansas City. Book a stay at The Raphael; this historic boutique hotel is the perfect retreat after a day spent enjoying Country Club Plaza, a short walk away. Inquire about the Rendezvous package to enjoy a three-course meal, wine and a rose-petalstrewn table, plus one night’s lodging (package starts at $279). www.raphaelkc.com n

Day’s Drive: Graceland Memphis, Tenn.

Love holiday lights? Wait until you see how they do it up at Elvis’ house. Graceland is a unique tour all on its own, but they add special holiday-themed exhibits and tours during November and December. Check out other great Memphis activities, such as enjoying the tunes on historic Beale Street and ice skating at the Memphis Zoo. www.elvis.com, www.bealestreet.com Jefferson City Magazine | 85

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Where the Action Is (or Isn’t)

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The Man’s Guide to Valentine’s Day Face it: Figuring out what she wants for Valentine’s Day isn’t always easy. Give the

right gift and you’ve got a green-light evening. Give the wrong gift, and the door’s in your face. Follow this easy guide to picking the right gift for the love of your life.

By Jefferson City Magazine staff

<<<Sexy

<<Adored

<Like a mom

Lingerie* (Look at Victoria’s Secret for something rhinestone-studded. Don’t forget garter belt and fishnet stockings.

Women love accessories.)

Silk pajamas

Flannel nightgown

Massage from you (Not a 30-second neck rub, a real one. Get some massage oil and everything.)

Massage at spa

Vibrating back massager**

Diamonds

Diamonds

Diamonds (They always want diamonds.)

Red stilettos

UGG boots

House slippers

Rose petals and candlelit bubble bath

Red roses delivered by florist

Assorted flowers presented by kids

Hand-written love letter***

Hallmark card

Handmade card from the kids

Cook dinner for her (Catering is acceptable and a good idea if all you know how to cook is grilled cheese. Just hide the take-out boxes.)

Dinner out on the town

Gift card to your favorite restaurant

*Before you give lingerie, ask yourself: Is this gift for me or for her? Pick something that makes her feel sexy because it’s not about what you want. Well, it is, but start out focused on her.

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**This gift can go into the sexy category with proper use. ***Need help with this one? Visit www.jeffersoncitymag.com for a love letter template.

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Pete Walz

Small Size, Big JC Heart

By Molly Wright Photos courtesy of Pete Walz

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Attend a Jefferson City High School football game, and you’ll find Pete and Judy Walz in section C, row 14. Walz has never missed a Jay’s game, home or away, in 52 years and even watched one from his car after heart surgery. It’s pretty impressive, unless you know Walz. This Jay alum, who wowed the sports crowds in his own glory days, learned early on never to let anything stand in the way of his dreams. A favorite player in his youth, his passion for sports continues today.

Born in 1933 to Carl Julius “Buck” and Sophie Elizabeth Walz, Franklin Bedford “Pete” Walz was the fifth of six children, which included: Carl, Arthur (Artie), Howard (Buck), Wanda and Deloris (Poochie). Small in stature and size, Walz credits his sports success to his father, who served 16 years on the

Jefferson City Council, then as chief of police and sheriff with only a sixth-grade education. Judy says because her husband had three older brothers involved in sports, too, “he had to keep up with the bigger kids. I think that made him tough.”

Walz attended Broadway Elementary School and played baseball from fourth through sixth grade. He also joined the South Side Rinky Dinks and Wears Creek Wranglers and was chosen captain of the Jefferson City All-Star team in 1948. At Simonsen Junior High after making the basketball and football teams, he played simultaneously for the Simonsen Cubs and the Jefferson City Jays in ninth grade and lettered his freshman through senior years.

Only 5’5” tall and 96 pounds his freshman year, his size sparked numerous nicknames from the press, including “Slight and Light Halfback” and “Little Speedster.” From a September 1950 news clip: “Pete Walz, the diminutive halfback, whittled the Hannibal Pirates down to his size.” In another they called him “the mighty atom” and added, “He is living proof of the fact that it doesn’t take a big man to make good in athletics.”

Proud of his accomplishments, Walz recalls a favorite tackle of a player twice his size, when he tossed him into the third row stadium bleachers. The player, Jack Fox, was later high scorer for the MU 1954 team.

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Accumulating numerous trophies and awards as well as All-State honors with the Jays, Walz left to play for the Central Missouri State Mules in 1953 when Uncle Sam cut his football career short and deployed him to Korea for 18 months.

Upon returning home, his father helped him secure a house page position at the State Capitol until he joined Von Hoffman Press in 1959, where as a craftsman he designed prototypes or “dummy books” for 40 years.

Walz married Judy Robertson in 1972, and they have three children: Shelly, Tracey and Blake. In 1989, the couple opened Pedro’s Restaurant on Mid-America Road using recipes passed down from Walz’s father. A strong team player, Walz often weeded out potential restaurant employees by first playing hoops with them. They shared the building with Walz Book Bindery, a company Walz co-owned with his brother Artie. The Walzs sold the restaurant in 1993, and today, J.R Farm Toys and First Impressions Book Binding calls the building home.

Walz played sports regularly until age 65, racquetball being a favorite. He joined the Von Hoffman and St. Martin’s Old Timers baseball teams and also played baseball, basketball and bowled with First Baptist Church. During his stint coaching the church teen baseball team, the players called him their “first real coach” because he made them work so hard. In the 1980s he bowled for the Shady Rest and Sunday Night Bowling Leagues and picked up several awards. In 1996 he won a $100 savings bond from Taco Bell for making a basket from the top of the key during a Jefferson City Jay’s half-time show.

Today, Walz and wife, Judy, stay active by cooking tamales, chili and Spanish goulash for family and friends twice a month and keeping up with their six grandchildren and three, soon to be four, great-grandchildren. Jay’s volleyball is also on their schedule because Tracy’s daughter Kaycee plays on the team.

Daughter Shelly sums up the family’s feelings for her dad.

“He’s a wonderful role model, especially to his children and grandchildren,” she says.

Judy agrees: “He has lots of friends and has touched lots of lives.”

As for Walz, he plans to continue rooting for his Jays. “It’s good to go to Jays games because they usually win — most of the time,” he says with a smile. n

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Get a clear picture of what you want your wedding to look like in your mind. Close your eyes, and envision what you see. Are you getting married outside or uttering your vows by the soft glow of candlelight? Write down six adjectives that best describe how you want to look and feel on your wedding day. For example, you might write words such as traditional, romantic, princess-like, lavish, minimalist, sexy, sophisticated, etc.

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Try on the different silhouettes of gowns to find out what looks best on your figure. Wedding gowns fall under four basic silhouettes: (1) ball gown; (2) the empire (has a high waistline which falls to a slimmer skirt); (3) A-line or princess (features vertical seams flowing from the shoulder down to an A-shaped flared skirt); and (4) the sheath (closely follows the line of the body). An experienced bridal consultant will discuss the features of how you look in each.

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Select the color and fabric of your gown. The same dress style can look and feel quite different in a different color or fabric. You might want to consider an off white, ivory or blush/champagne color as a way to enhance your complexion. Keep in mind that fabric will be the basis for the overall look and feel of your dress and will influence cost the most.

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Determine what features you want on your gown. These features include the type of neckline, waistline, train, beadwork or lace on the bodice and skirt and other embellishments. Once you have determined which silhouette, color and fabric you like best, determine if the gown will have sleeves, straps or if you prefer strapless. Try on a variety of gowns to bring “the perfect gown” into focus.

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Accept help from knowledgeable and professional bridal consultants. A good bridal consultant will ask lots questions and might have some recommendations that will be helpful to you. An expert will be able to recommend a dress that will look great on your body. Let an expert’s opinion guide you to considering some shapes or styles you might never have imagined wearing. However, your consultant should make you feel comfortable and free to express your own opinion.

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Be aware of traditions or religious guidelines that might influence how your gown should look. Different pastors, clergy or officiants of weddings in various religious and/or ethnic backgrounds require that your head, legs or shoulders be covered. It is best to check with your ceremony offciant to find out if he/she has any guidelines that might need to be considered before you purchase your gown.

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Bring along someone whose opinion you trust and respect to help you in your search. This person could be your mother, sister, bridesmaid, honor attendant or close friend or relative. An extra set of eyes can be helpful, but limit the number of people who come with you. Too many opinions will likely confuse you and lead to a frustrating experience. Remember, it is your wedding, so you should make the final decision after careful consideration of your choices.

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Have your dress altered to match your exact figure. Once you have your gown, find a professional seamstress who is an expert at altering wedding gowns to help you make the final alterations that will make your dress fit perfectly. Many bridal stores have their own seamstress on site to help you.

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Look for the final touches that will help you complete your gown and make your wedding day special. Once you’ve found your gown, look for matching elements such as veils, shoes and gloves that will make your transformations into a new bride complete. Check with your bridal consultant for suggestions for these touches.

With these 10 tips in mind, your quest for your wedding gown should now be an exciting, fulfilling and wonderful experience. Have fun!

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[ At EASE] Recreation

On the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club For four hours every Thursday evening,

Photo courtesy of Jefferson City Figure Skating Club

By Lauren Sable Freiman

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the ice at Washington Park Ice Arena buzzes with kids of all abilities and ages learning to balance, skate, spin and jump.

Some have aspirations of skating competitively, and others are just excited to learn a new sport, but all are learning life lessons along the way.

“Everybody takes from skating what they want,” says Barb Bruemmer, president of the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. Co-sponsored by the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department, JCFSC was formed in 1962 to provide skaters of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to develop their figure skating skills. Membership is open to recreational skaters, competitive skaters and even hockey players with a desire to improve their skating abilities.

Bruemmer says most people don’t realize that Jefferson City has an ice arena, let alone a figure skating club with nearly 100 members that is sanctioned by US Figure Skating, the national governing body for figure skating. JCFSC offers group lessons based on USFS basic skills program, and skaters have the option of working with private coaches as their skills advance.

Without JCFSC, skaters with their eye on competition would have to travel to Springfield, Kansas City or St. Louis to have the opportunity to participate in USFS skill tests — the same tests that Olympic skaters have taken and passed to progress to the next level of skating.

According to past club president Kristi Heritage, the skill tests mean something in the skating world.

“Taking the tests allows the skaters to compete as well as walk into another ice arena when they go away to college and be able to show their abilities in the hopes of getting a job,” Heritage says. “In our area, some skaters make as much as $17 per hour giving group lessons while in college.”

Many college-level synchronized skating teams also have a USFS test requirement to join the team, and hometown JCFSC skater Becky Billings now skates with the Western Michigan University Broncos.

Heritage participated in the club for eight years as a child, and now her middle daughter, Asiah, is immersed in the club’s activities. At 13, she has been skating with the club for seven years and is now advanced enough to help teach younger skaters.

“We have a great program for our upper-level skaters to volunteer to teach the younger skaters, which helps remind the upper-level skaters where they once were while giving the younger skaters something to strive for,” Heritage says.

“My daughter has formed a mentor role with a couple of the younger skaters, and she has to give them hugs as soon as she walks in the rink on Thursday nights.”

Although skaters walk away with the ability to impress on the ice, they also leave with life skills that enable them to go into the community and do good things, Bruemmer says.

“You learn how to deal with disappointment, how to bounce back, how to deal with people and how to encounter things in the workforce,” Bruemmer says.

“Hopefully we’re giving them positive skills to help them throughout their lives.”

The skating season culminates in March when skaters participate in an ice show. This year’s show is scheduled for the weekend of March 4 to 6, and the theme is seasonal. n

Photo courtesy of Becky Billings.

Billings Skater Spotlight: Becky Becky Billings moving to Jefferson City in 2001 and began skating with the Jefferson City Figure Skating Club. She now competes on Western Michigan University’s synchronized skating team, a team with 16 skaters who all do the same footwork and make different patterns and shapes on the ice.

The college sophomore says that skating with the JCFSC taught her persistence and helped her develop skills that are beneficial in everyday life.

“I have a really good work ethic because of the club,” Billings says. “If I couldn’t get something right away, they’d encourage me to keep working.”

Because her college skating team requires that skaters pass USFS sixth test level, Billings would not have been able to participate without taking the tests through JCFSC. And being on the team has afforded her with some exciting opportunities.

The Western Michigan synchronized skating team is one of six teams from around the country that make up Team USA. As part of Team USA, Billings traveled to Milan for a competition — her first trip out of the country.

[ At EASE] the arts

Art of the Missouri Capitol with Bob Priddy

By Faye Zumwalt Photos by Chris Hollaway

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Bob Priddy might be best known for his work as news director for Missourinet and his series Across Our Wide Missouri broadcast locally on KWOS-AM 950.

But on Nov. 18, he served as an art expert as well as historian to raise funds for Capital Arts. Promoting his book The Art of the Missouri Capitol, Priddy vividly told the story of the Thomas Hart Benton mural in the house lounge of the Missouri State Capitol to two groups of about 50 guests each.

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At the Capital Arts reception, Priddy autographed copies of his 1989 book about the mural, Only the Rivers Are Peaceful: The Missouri Mural of Thomas Hart Benton, as well as the three published volumes of Across Our Wide Missouri. His newest book, The Art of the Missouri Capitol: History in Canvas, Bronze and Stone, will be released in March.

The first time Bob Priddy saw the Thomas Hart Benton mural was on his high school senior trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. He remembered it well, and after earning a journalism degree at MU, he went on to cover news about the legislature from that very room. His passion for the mural is clear as he shares the mural’s story.

Native Missourian Benton had become one of the foremost painters of America in the 1930s. It was Benton’s knowledge of the real Missouri, and his honesty in its portrayal, that won him the job. Those same traits also brought the most criticism of the mural.

Benton painted what was beautiful about Missouri but saw the unflattering part of the state’s history as equally essential to telling Missouri’s truth. When told that what he painted was not in good taste, he argued that the life he paints is not in good taste either. The mural exposed Missouri’s history of slavery, Jesse James robbing a bank and the Missouri Mormon War. When then-Speaker of the House John G. Christy saw it, he wanted to paint over the mural to hide those ugly and embarrassing parts of our history. Fortunately, the public embraced it, and the mural was not obliterated.

In 1937, in the midst of the Great Depression, Benton’s mural cost Missourians about $16,000. Priddy believes the mural is now nearly priceless. He closed his Nov. 18 presentation with what he believes Benton’s message is to us today: “The strength of the state long term lives in its people. It is the working people, the average person like you and me, who will sustain the greatness of the state and who will determine the future greatness of the state. … That is our responsibility as citizens, to carry on the history that our ancestors as citizens gave to us.” n 100 | January/February 2011

Priddy’s book, The Art of the Missouri Capitol: History in Canvas, Bronze and Stone, will be released in March 2011. Pre-orders are available locally at Downtown Book & Toy or through University of Missouri Press.

The Nov. 18 Capital Arts event was sponsored by Central Bank, Jefferson City Magazine, Hy-Vee and Chez Monet.

[character plus]

CHARACTERplus is a countywide initiative to develop character education in every school in Cole County. Its success is dependent upon the participation of all members of our community. www.colecountycharacterplus.org

Polite

Compassion, Kindness

Students at the Jefferson City Academic Center exhibit the character trait POLITE on a daily basis.

Students are reminded to say “please” and “thank you” and about asking instead of telling someone you need something. Opportunities for students to work on character traits arise when we discuss life skills.

For example, walking through a crowded store and accidentally bumping into someone has been a topic of conversation. It has been explained to students that they need to say, “Excuse me,” instead of giving dirty looks and going off on the person. Students have started to realize that people generally do not do things on purpose and that accidents do happen. JCAC is practice for life. Situations happen, and our students learn how to best handle them. They learn about “one is polite; two or more is greedy” when given snacks.

They have also learned “thank you” is an expectation, not an exception.

Jefferson City Academic Center students make weekly visits to East and West Elementary and help with activities from cutting papers to tutoring. During visits to Jefferson City Daycare, students work and play with the kids and help teachers. Our students place themselves second to the needs of others through their actions. Our students are involved with the Gibbs Center (Adult Daycare and United Cerebral Palsy) and the Memory Unit at Heisinger Homes. The students share stories and activities, help the residents and become their friends. They have researched the disabilities they will be dealing with and games and activities that the residents might like. It is amazing to see these kids go beyond themselves and put themselves out in what could be an uncomfortable situation (i.e. dancing or singing in front of their peers).

Our students truly do get more than they give through their increased confidence, compassion and ability to problem solve and handle situations.

Contributed by Deanne Fisher, principal, Jefferson City Academic Center

Contributed by Debbie Cornell, Jefferson City Academic Center

In addition to recognition in Jefferson City Magazine, each Character Plus winner receives a new checking account with a $50 initial deposit from Central Bank.

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More expecting parents than ever are choosing The Family Maternity Center at Capital Region Medical Center for their childbirth experience! From preparing for pregnancy, to delivery to post partum, the obstetrics team of physicians, nurses, technicians and educators ensures the highest level of care possible. Our medical professionals take great pride in working with expecting parents to create a birth plan that’s right for them.

We are privileged and honored to be able to welcome so many little gifts into the world.

Home-Like Comfort

We think having a baby should be as comfortable as possible, so it should happen in a comfortable setting. That’s why all the rooms in Capital Region’s obstetrics unit are private, hotellike suites. And for uncomplicated deliveries, moms aren’t shuffled between units, rooms or floors. The entire birthing process, labor, deliver, recovery and post partum all take place in the birthing suite. The suites provide ample room for visitors and dad’s who might need to stretch out and grab a nap from long labor!

Education and Support

When new parents are expecting, it’s nice to know what to expect. To help parents prepare for their new addition Capital Region offers a wide variety of education classes. From birthing classes to breast feeding classes, we want to provide all the tools to make bringing home baby a joyful experience. There are even classes to help big brothers and sisters transition into their new roles.

The Family Maternity Center at Capital Region is passionate about babies, and helping them get a healthy start in life. To help advance medical breakthroughs to help the littlest patients The Family Maternity Center is a proud supporter of the March of Dimes and raises money throughout the year. For more information about the Family Maternity Center at Capital Region please visit www.crmc.org and click on women’s health.

Jordyn Claire Bish Gabe and Jamie Bish are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Jordyn Claire Bish. Jordyn was born in September of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

She joins her brother, Jake Bish. Physician: Dr. Doug Boudreau.

Raeleigh Nevaya Marie Mayotte Jonathan and Siobhanna Mayotte are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Raeleigh Nevaya Marie Mayotta. Raeleigh was born in February of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 19 3/5 inches long.

She joins her sister, Aydia Jade Mayotte (pictured). Physician: Dr. Lori Claypool.

Brooks Anthony Dinolfo

Blayne Kathryn Bailey

Jules Brogan Moore and Joe Dinolfo are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Brooks Anthony Dinolfo. Brooks was born in July of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He weighed eight pounds, eight ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Physician: Dr. Pauline Burrell.

Lindsey Trinklein and Adam Bailey are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Blayne Kathryn Bailey. Blayne was born in February of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Physician: Dr. Jennie Austin.

If you have given birth at Capital Region Medical Center and would like your baby announcement on the Jefferson City Magazine website and possibly published in the print edition of the magazine log on to www.jeffersoncitymag,com to submit your announcement and picture.

Drew Adler Nicholson

Allison Rose Mengwasser

Gretchen and Gene Nicholson are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Drew Adler Nicholson. Drew was born in June of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins two siblings Tate and Grier Nicholson. Physician: Dr. Lori Claypool.

Paul and Sarah Mengwasser are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Allison Rose Mengwasser. Allison was born in September of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

She weighed nine pounds, eight ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Physician: Dr. Serese Smith-Haxton.

Justyce Ann Koenigsfeld

Jax Mathias Vanderfeltz

Brendan and Emily Koenigsfeld are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Justyce Ann Koenigsfeld.

Justyce was born in January of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

She weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 21 inches long. Physician: Dr. Teri A. Deffenbaugh.

Luke and Lauren Vanderfeltz are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Jax Mathias Vanderfeltz, born in August of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He weighed ten pounds and was 21 inches long. Physician: Dr. Serese Smith-Haxton.

If you have given birth at Capital Region Medical Center and would like your baby announcement on the Jefferson City Magazine website and possibly published in the print edition of the magazine log on to www.jeffersoncitymag.com to submit your announcement and picture.

Emerson Cole Tate

Elliot Harper Tate

Mark and Deanna Tate are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Emerson Cole Tate. Emerson was born in June of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces. She joins her sisters Ashton and Elliot (twin sister) and brother Lane. Physician: Dr. Brian Herrbold.

Mark and Deanna Tate are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Elliot Harper Tate. Elliot was born in June of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She weighed five pounds, 15 ounces. She joins her sisters Ashton and Emerson (twin sister) and brother Lane. Physician: Dr. Brian Herrbold.

Samuel Arthur Reichart

Caleb Michael Sapp

Megan and Rob Reichart are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Samuel Arthur Reichart. Samuel was born in December of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He weighed nine pounds, seven ounces and was 22 1/2 inches long. He joins his sister Madeline and brother Owen. Physician: Dr. Lori Claypool.

Tena and Mike Sapp are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Caleb Michael Sapp, born in January of 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

He weighed eight pounds, eight ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. He joins his sister Kendall. Physician: Dr. Sheila Carnett.

If you have given birth at Capital Region Medical Center and would like your baby announcement on the Jefferson City Magazine website and possibly published in the print edition of the magazine log on to www.jeffersoncitymag.com to submit your announcement and picture.

SnapShots People about town

Council of Clubs Fashion Show WHEN Oct. 21 WHERE Capitol Plaza Hotel Photos by Rebecca Rademan

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Dreams to Reality Cowgirl Up WHEN Nov. 13 WHERE Capitol Plaza Hotel WHY: Raise money for Dreams to Reality Photos by Jennifer Bondurant

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Jefferson City Magazine’s Holiday Spectacular WHEN Nov. 4 WHERE Petals for You, O’Donoghue’s, The Mission Photos by Rebecca Rademan

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Old Munichberg Christkindelfest WHEN Dec. 4 WHERE Central United Church of Christ, Ashley Street Photos by Rebecca Rademan

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The Last Word Guest columnist

The Cold Turkey

Diet

By Kermit Miller, KRCG-TV anchor

Photo by Chris Hollaway

I was a skinny kid.

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Tall and skinny. What was the old joke? “He’s so thin that, when he turns sideways and sticks out his tongue, he looks like a zipper.” That was me.

On top of that, my frugal World War II-generation mother was the type of woman who made us kids wear clothes way past the point when they fit. So I was tall, skinny and wore pants that stopped 3 inches above the ankle (see dork).

In college, I picked up a tobacco habit, and for about a decade, I substituted smoking for snacking. Despite a media-culture diet built on fat and carbohydrates, I still did not gain much weight. On New Year’s Day 1985, I kicked the smoking habit and, like many people in that situation, began to eat. And the pounds came.

At 6’3”, I could hide a lot of it, I suppose. But when added to the 50-plus pounds of video gear I lug around on a daily basis to earn a living, it took a toll on my feet. Three years ago, I dropped a tripod on my left foot, which caused a stress fracture and sent me to a podiatrist. That led to a more general medical evaluation. At 240 pounds, my blood sugar was leaving the realm of normal. Something had to be done.

I resolved to lose the weight the same way I quit tobacco: cold turkey. Sugar and carbs had brought me there, so that’s what had to go. Period. No more desserts. No more candy bar snacks while editing video for newscasts. No more sugared soft drinks (yes, you can learn to tolerate diet soda). No more rice or potatoes or corn. And no more bread (insert whimpering here). I became a fanatic. I would drive through McDonald’s, order a sausage biscuit and throw away the biscuit. But it worked — and lot faster than I planned or expected. In less than six months, 60 pounds, a fourth of me, disappeared.

That triggered e-mails from concerned TV newscast viewers. People asked my co-workers, “What’s wrong with him?” The change occurred during the summer our company was in a dispute with a satellite television provider, and I was not on the tube in some homes for several months. When the dispute was settled and I reappeared, I guess those viewers were shocked.

The mayor’s wife told me she did not know who I was.

I had never tried to lose weight before this. But I knew that any change that accomplished the task would have to be a permanent alteration in lifestyle. I’d done enough health stories in my career to know there is no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. Damn those doctors! Anyway, I now live in a world of salads and whole grains and vitamin supplements. I admit, I still don’t exercise enough, but I still lug that video equipment every day.

And life has come full circle, as I am once again challenged to make sure the clothes in my closet fit me. In my business, a shirt collar an inch too large will make your neck look like it belongs on a turkey (see dork). n

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