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As we brought the March/April issue of City Magazine into production — laying out page designs, perfecting ads, and making final edits — I realized there is a core message throughout. Of course, the theme of the March/April issue is construction and real estate in Jefferson City. But if you read closely, you’ll find that nearly every article touches on trusting our local professionals. For example, the roundtable discussion that we held with construction and real estate experts challenged us to be informed, be realistic, stay local, and trust the professionals to help increase our local property values. These words are not only great advice when it comes to building a home or choosing a realtor, but also a great message to live by. Truth is the firm belief in the reliability, ability, or strength of someone or something, and we need to believe in the truth that our local professionals and leadership will do the job they’ve been trained and hired to do. Take a look at the leaders of our two largest school systems. Father Stephen Jones, president of Helias, and Dr. Larry Linthacum, superintendent of JCPS, were hired to do a very important job in our community: provide a safe and engaging environment so the children of Jefferson City receive an education filled with high expectations, challenges, and achievements. People we have chosen hired professionals like Father Jones and Dr. Linthacum and have placed them in charge of our children’s futures. We need to believe in their leadership, trust in their skills, and rely on their vision for a strong future. There is a very important election on April 4, and it’s time for us to get informed and be realistic. We have the obligation to make a choice for the future of our kids and our community. If you are not informed on the issues or on the people running for leadership positions, make a phone call, gather information, and ask for an explanation. As voters, it’s our responsibility to make positive change for our community. Trusting the professionals in our community will proactively help Jefferson City grow strong. Find your truth, Tami
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Building This City Putting this issue together has been educational for me — once again, I had the opportunity to learn about the past, present, and future of this city I grew up in. The historic homes, passionate professionals, and community outreach are all truly mind-blowing. Notice that we included two Home Tours in this issue, one residential and one commercial. This being the construction and real estate Issue, we wanted to show you the beauty of this industry in all aspects of Jefferson City. Further playing on the theme, our Past Times article explains the Golden Hammer award, which honors people who have restored the beautiful, historic homes that fill our city. We’re also honored to share with you the teamwork evident between our parochial and public schools. I want this issue to motivate you to do more than just admire our city — I want you to check out the local businesses you’ll see here, including the JCMG Laser & Vein Medspa, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Press & Port’s Eatery, Encore Department Store, and so much more. I hope you learn as much as I did with our Construction and Real Estate Roundtable. As someone who will be purchasing a home in the near future, I’m excited to have heard from such experienced and skilled local professionals in the industry. You may notice that the look of the magazine has changed just a little. We’re working on freshening up our pages to keep things exciting and new. Let us know what you think!
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36 HOME TOUR Built for You 43 HOME TOUR Pampering Mind & Body 56 HIT LIST Light Up the Room
59 HEALTH & WELLNESS Keep Standing 90 GOURMET A Taste of the South 97 THE DISH The Blue Skillet Strawberry Shortcake 98 ARTIST PROFILE In the Action 103 DESTINATIONS Vacation Essentials 109 MAN PAGE This Brew’s for You 115 STILL KICKIN’ IT Golden Years
AT WORK 63 TOWN TALK A Word from the Mayor 73 CITY CHARACTER Building for Good 76 BUSINESS FEATURE Trust the Professionals 86 BUSINESS PROFILE A Likely Pair 106 PYSK Todd Spalding 118 PAST TIMES Appreciating Beginnings
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IN EVERY ISSUE 25 AGENDA 27 DATEBOOK 65 BUSINESS BRIEFS 68 CURRENTS 71 NEW & EMERGING BUSINESSES 123 ABOUT TOWN
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Every Move Matters CHANGE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Heraclitus of Ephesus was an ancient philosopher who was most famous for his belief in change as the fundamental essence of the universe. He has been credited with the famous quote, “Change is the only constant in life.” We all know this to be true but innately we seem to resist change and seek to keep things the same. We tend to follow the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In his book Changeology, Dr. John Norcross claims we have a love-hate relationship with the idea of change. Change is both desired and dreaded, venerated and vilified. It is cumbersome, clumsy, and contrary. Change is difficult. We all have a desire to grow and improve but we fear the unknown and we are resistant to change. But within change lies great opportunities for those who embrace it. Over the past decade there have been many changes in the 401k world. Starting in 2006 with the Pension Protection Act, the federal government has introduced multiple carrots and sticks in order to persuade, or in some cases require, employers to be better stewards of their employees’ money. More recently, new regulations are slated to take effect in 2017 that will dramatically change the financial services industry and how advisors interact with their clients. Multiple states have enacted or are considering state sponsored retirement plans and the U.S. Congress continues to debate bills that would make it easier to establish Multiple Employer Plans.
Brandon Nicklas, Retirement Plans Marketing and Operations Officer Lawyers have left the once fertile ground of big tobacco litigation and found that 401(k) and 403(b) litigation may prove to be more lucrative. It appears that many plan sponsors did not know or knew very little about the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the legal responsibilities of offering a retirement plan. Many high profile cases have highlighted the importance of proper plan governance.
Investment options have also changed dramatically over the last decade as participants have embraced the target date fund versus constructing their own investment portfolios. In addition, institutional share classes once reserved for large investors, as well as CITs and ETFs, have become more available to small retirement plans.
Technology has created new efficiencies in operating a retirement plan. From collecting and processing data to distributing and disseminating information, new technology continues to make it faster, easier, and more cost effective. Web sites now give participants access to more sophisticated planning tools so they have a better understanding of their financial situation and make it easier to initiate beneficial changes.
All of these changes have come together to create a great opportunity for those who are willing to embrace the change. There is no better time to look at your retirement plan than now. These changes have led to better products, better services, and better cost. While change is difficult, cumbersome, and contrary it may lead to significant improvements in your retirement plan and your employees’ retirement success.
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MARCH/APRIL 2017 Jefferson City's must-do events HALO ArtReach Auction WHAT: A showcase of several different pieces of artwork from orphans around the world and nationally recognized artists, as well as a silent auction and great food. Come listen to untold stories and leave feeling inspired. Tickets are $75. Visit haloworldwide.org for more information. WHEN: Friday, March 3, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. WHERE: HALO Home, 3519 Bennett Ln.
Helias High School presents “The Wizard of Oz” WHAT: Students from Helias perform the classic play “The Wizard of Oz.” Enjoy your favorite songs performed by local thespians. This show is only open for a limited time, so don’t miss out. For more information, visit heliashighschool.com. WHEN: Friday through Sunday, March 10 through 12, 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. WHERE: Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St.
Prevent Child Abuse Missouri’s 8th Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Community Pinwheel Garden WHAT: In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America chose the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention. The pinwheel has become a reminder of the kind of great childhoods we want for all children. Find out how you can volunteer by contacting Donna Neely at 573-6324600 or donna@missourikidsfirst.org. Visit missourikidsfirst.org for
30th Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt WHAT: Jefferson City Jaycees and the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are co-sponsoring the 30th annual Easter egg hunt at Memorial Park. This special event will be open to children ages 2 to 7. Children will be divided into age groups and the park will be divided into three sections. Proceeds will benefit Jefferson City community projects. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for more information. WHEN: Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. WHERE: Memorial Park, 111 Memorial Park Rd.
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Jefferson City Jay Jazz Band Spaghetti and Jazz, First United Methodist Church gym, 201 Monroe St., 6 p.m. Tickets: $8. Contact Beckie Gierer at 573-797-0563 or b4gierer@gmail.com.
March 3
HALO ArtReach Auction, Jefferson City HALO Home, 3519 Bennett Ln., 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $75. Visit haloworldwide.org for more info.
March 3-5
Annual Ice Show, Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas St., 7 p.m. on March 3 and 4 and 2:30 p.m. on March 5. Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for 17 and under, free for children under 2. For more info, visit jeffersoncitymo.gov.
March 7
“Missouri Immigrant Experience” Exhibit Opening Reception, Missouri State Museum, 201 W. Capital Ave., 5 p.m. Free. Visit mostateparks.com for more info.
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600 W. Main St., 7 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Contact Emily Luker at 573-526-5296 or emily.luker@sos.mo.gov for more info.
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Helias High School presents “The Wizard of Oz,” Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St., 7 to 11 p.m., 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more info, visit heliashighschool.com.
Downtown Diner Dash, downtown Jefferson City, 6 p.m. Tickets: $45. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit downtownjeffersoncity.com or call 573-291-3524.
March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Jefferson City beginning at Paddy Malone’s, 700 W. Main St., 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Call Allen Tatman at 573-761-5900 for more info.
March 11
Luck of the Irish 5K, downtown Jefferson City, 9 a.m. Preregistration (through March 6): $25 for adults, $20 for youth 14 and under. Day of event registration: $30 for adults and youth. For more info or to register, call 573-761-3225 or visit jcymca.org.
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Annual Used Book Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 State Hwy T, Saint Martins, 4 p.m. on March 8 and 9 a.m. on March 9 through 11. Proceeds benefit ABLE Learning Center.
Jefferson City Concert Association presents “Bill Forness & One More Round,” Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St., 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students. Visit jcashtribute.com for more info.
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“In His Steps,” Stained Glass Theatre, 830 E. High St., 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets: $7 opening night,
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March 24 Sho-Me Music presents Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Avenue HQ, 621 E. Capital Ave., 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit avenuehq.space.
March 29-30 Vitae Foundation 25th Anniversary Celebration, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty St., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Call 573-634-4316 or visit vitaefoundation.org for more info and to make reservations.
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Missouri World War Symposium, The Fallen Warrior Auditorium in the Missouri National Guard Headquarters Building, Ike Skelton Training Site, 2302 Militia Dr., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Call 573-638-9603 for more info.
April 4 Pitch, Hit, and Run local competition, Wisch and Williams Field in Binder Park, 5840 Rainbow Dr., 6 p.m. Preregister by Monday, April 3. Free. Call Angie Toebben at 573-634-6491 for more info.
April 12 JCHS Symphonic and Orchestra Concert, Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St., 7 p.m. For more info, visit jcschools.us.
April 13 The Voice Within Us: An Evening of Poetry, Missouri River Regional Library Story Hour Room, 214 Adams St., 7 to 8 p.m. Free. Call Kim Bolton at 573-634-6064 ext. 233 to RSVP. Visit mrrl.org for more info.
Prevent Child Abuse Missouri’s 8th Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Community Pinwheel Garden, Missouri State Capitol. Contact Donna Neely at 573-632-4600 or donna@missourikidsfirst.org or visit missourikidsfirst.org for more info.
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April 5-6 Museum After Hours: Heroines on the Homefront, Missouri State Museum, 201 W. Capitol., 7 p.m. Free. Call 573-751-2854 for more info.
April 13-15, 20-21 Merry-Go-Round, Stained Glass Theatre, 830 E. High St., 7:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
April 2017 Tickets: $7 opening night, $9 all other nights. Contact Roger Martin at 573-634-5313 or admin@sgtmidmo.org for more info.
April 15 30th Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Park, 111 Memorial Park Rd., 11 a.m. Ages 2 through 7. Proceeds to benefit Jefferson City community projects. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for more info.
April 15 3rd Annual Paint the People 5K, Binder Park, 280 Binder Lake Rd., 10 a.m. (registration begins at 9 a.m. ). Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children 6 through 10, free for children 5 and under, $20 at the door. For more info, visit jckeyclub.com.
April 20 Jr. Home Run Derby, Binder Softball Complex, 5840 Rainbow Dr., 5:45 p.m. Free. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for more info.
April 28 Sho-Me Music presents The Special Consensus, Avenue HQ, 621 E. Capital Ave. 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit avenuehq.space for more info and to purchase tickets.
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Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or looking to purchase your dream home, there are many factors to consider before signing on the dotted line. A very important yet often overlooked decision is choosing the right insurance company. Every insurance company, and the policies they offer, are different. State Farm has been a leader in the home insurance industry for over 50 years, insuring more homes than any other company in the country. Our policy coverages are comprehensive, and our premiums are reasonable. We offer a variety of discounts, including new home construction, multipolicy, and longevity discounts. In addition to having a thorough policy that is affordable, our claims process has undergone significant changes to better serve our customers in their time of need. Home insurance is peace of mind. If you ever have to file a claim, you want to make sure you are properly covered. We try to meet with all of our customers, at their convenience, to make sure they understand what is covered and what is not covered. We understand not everyone has the time to sit down to review their insurance coverage, so we work around our customers’ schedules to meet. Between work, the kids, and getting financial information ready for the bank, time to review insurance can be limited. I will often make house calls and frequently meet with customers after hours. We have also streamlined our newly purchased home insurance process to help identify our customer’s priorities, explain relevant coverages, and make sure customers don’t spend any time worrying or wondering about their insurance. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business and show you why State Farm is the best. 34 | March/April 2017
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With over seven years of insurance experience, Spencer Ruyle brings an enthusiasm not typically seen in the insurance industry. Buying insurance is not very exciting, and oftentimes confusing. However, Spencer and his team work hard to simplify the process, save customers as much money as possible, and create lasting relationships. 573-635-9192 | spencer@insuremo.biz
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1. ADD STONE (EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR) Nothing adds a sense of style and permanence to a home like stone. If you want to increase your curb appeal, try adding stone to an exterior column or any front/back entrance. Midwest Block offers a variety of natural and man-made veneers that allow you to achieve the look your project needs at a price that works for your budget. For an interior stone option, an accent wall or fireplace surround can elevate a space without any additional décor or furniture. A pop of color, texture, or new material will add depth and visual interest to any room. If you want to add a new dimension to your home without undertaking a more in-depth project, consider adding stone to your existing wall.
2. ADD OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE Our Build with Roman outdoor DIY kits offer the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to build your outdoor living paradise. You can be the high roller as all your friends gather around the warm embrace of its embers. With our prepackaged kits and easy installation steps, you
will be helping build fireplaces for your friends for two years’ worth of weekends. See all our many kit options and step by step instructions at buildwith.romanstone.com
3. USE CLEANERS AND SEALERS Unfortunately, the winter months can definitely take a toll on your outdoor hardscapes.
Pavers, stones, and wall block can absorb salt, dirt, weeds, mold, mildew, grease, and oil. It’s not only important to clean your products thoroughly, it’s a good idea to add a sealer to protect them from harsh Missouri winter weather that can cause fading and staining. Visit any of our locations to purchase our popular cleaners & sealers.
MICHELLE JANSEN MIDWEST BLOCK & BRICK
Michelle Jansen has nearly 20 years of experience in landscaping, design, and construction. As a product consultant with Midwest Block & Brick, she assists homeowners, builders, and landscapers with product selection and design application to best fit any project. Her primary goals are to help the project owner realize priorities and then develop a plan that gives results in the most visually and environmentally effective way possible.
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You get only one chance at a first impression. You want to ensure you put your best foot forward when offering your home for sale to prospective purchasers. Buyers will pay top dollar for homes that need little to no fixing up, so the better your home shows, the higher the likelihood for strong offers. Also, when we live in our homes, the reality is that our homes get dirty. Some of those baseboards, ceiling fan
blades, and heat registers can go untouched for a long time. Pay close attention to the details when deep cleaning your home to get market ready, because buyers will definitely take note of even the smallest details. If deep cleaning is not your thing, then consider hiring a professional to come in and help. There is a psychological effect when walking through a home that is neat, clean, and orderly. It conveys
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BETH MCGEORGE RE/MAX
Beth McGeorge has sold real estate for RE/MAX Jefferson City for over 10 years. Her success is attributed to her honesty, competitive drive, and passion for the industry. The Beth McGeorge team prides itself on exceeding clients' expectations throughout the buying or selling process. Moving can be stressful. It's great when you work with a realtor who can guide you throught the closing process and make it quicker and less stressful.
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Pre-move/pack non-essentials Freshen any curb appeal with trimming landscape Clean windows and open the curtains and blinds Clean exterior: gutters, windows, downspouts, siding Minor kitchen and bathroom upgrades Electrical panel updated if below 100 amps Consider pre-inspection Purge the closet New, cheerful “welcome” mat and/or wreath Call a professional for carpet and deep cleaning Fresh paint: think neutral, and freshen up the front door Misc. deferred maintenance: drippy faucet, replace lightbulbs, septic pumped
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A typical day for me includes many conversations with potential homebuyers. As we chat, a common concern usually emerges: rising interest rates. Yes, interest rates are higher right now than they were in the fall, however this isn’t the whole story. To calm anxieties, here is some “big picture” perspective: Today at River Region Credit Union, our average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 4.125%. A year ago, it was slightly lower at 4.09%. Rates have increased over the year, but on a $150,000 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, this rise equates to only a $3.00 difference in a monthly payment. Compared to the market’s average over the past thirty years (7.01%), today’s rate is very attractive, and it is truly a wonderful time to buy. Before you begin house hunting, here are some practical tips to keep in mind:
SET A BUDGET Before you do anything else, determine an amount you can comfortably afford. This will keep you focused, efficient, and less stressed.
When you are ready to seek pre-approval, check
you won’t find in larger institutions. Your financial
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There are attractive properties available here in Jefferson City, but they are selling fast. With pre-approval in hand, you can act quickly when you find the right property— giving you an advantage over others vying for the same one.
HIRE A REALTOR Your realtor is your advocate throughout the buying process and can offer valuable resources you wouldn’t have on your own.
MAKE A LIST OF MUST-HAVES What are the non-negotiable items? Keep a list of these with you for reference while you shop. It will serve as a gentle reminder to stick to your goals when distraction strikes.
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Dave Miller is vice president of residential lending at River Region Credit Union and has served in the mortgage industry for 23 years as an originator, loan officer, and underwriter. Using his background in finance and economics, Dave strives to curate the best products and services for each member.
573-635-4185 | dmiller@rrcu.org
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Built for You Communication is vital when building a custom home.
by M E G AN W H IT E H E A D photos by KE I T H B O RGM E Y E R
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hen building a custom home, like this one in Centertown, relationships are key. Knowing your builder, designer, and partner makes a big difference when planning and putting together one of the biggest investments of your life. Danny Vaughan, Vaughan Built Homes, and Tina Davis, Designs by Tina LLC, worked with this family of four from day one to create their forever home. Something they both value is establishing honest, open communication between everyone. “Danny was so easy to work with,” says the homeowner. “We were pulling from him and Tina and anyone else working on the project and saying ‘do what you guys do; we don’t build houses every day.’ We trusted their expertise.” “For any prospective homebuyer, they always say you should qualify your builder and your builder should qualify you,” says Davis. “You know immediately when you click with someone, and it’s so important because this is one of the most emotionally charged decisions you can make in your life. This is such a detail process, and if you can’t have that open communication and be honest with your builder, you’re going to have a much harder time of it.”
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When planning a custom build, having those trusted experts on your team is essential. Then you can get down to the details. This particular family had a few very specific needs that were built into the home. First: Avoid clutter at all costs. “We designed our house not to have any dressers because, for us, flat surfaces collect clutter,” says the homeowner. This idea extends into the kitchen as well. At a trade show, Davis noticed a trend of what’s called a “morning kitchen.” Essentially a souped-up pantry, this is where appliances and more cabinetry can be stored without cluttering up your living space. “The open living space of this home really calls for design aspects like this,” says Davis. Not every decision is going to be so smooth, however. “Danny would draw up floor plans as we discussed what we wanted,” says the homeowner. “Then we would give our changes, and the process would start over again and again. We probably went through 14 plans, but he never got discouraged.” Even after plans were made, changes occur during the building process. The homeowners initially wanted one of their kitchen walls to come out further to separate the kitchen and living area. In this case, Vaughan knew this wasn’t what the owners really wanted, but Jefferson City Magazine | 41
HOME TOUR he drew up the plans anyway. He was right. “You can plan to a crazy nth degree, but until you see the flavor of what your home will look like, you just don’t know,” says Davis. Both designer and builder took the homeowners to other homes in order to get a clearer picture of what they did and did not want. For example, the ceiling in the living room was inspired by another home, but with a twist to suit this homeowner’s style. “They knew what they wanted this house to look like — they just didn’t know
how to put all the pieces together,” says Davis. “It’s a process.” A positive experience with your builder and designer should leave you lots of good advice to pass on, like this: “Ask a lot of questions. I asked a lot of questions, and I was given options,” says the homeowner. “Also, know that you are probably going to go over budget. There are things that happen, ideas that you get in the middle of building, that will put you over. When you are building your forever home, it’s worth it.”
Resource List B U I L DER CLC Design LLC - Danny Vaughan PL ANS CLC Design LLC - Danny Vaughan POOL Vaughan Pools B U I L DI NG M ATERIA LS Scrugg’s Lumber, Meeks, and Mid-City Lumber FLOOR COVER I NG Howell’s Carpet, Prenger Floor Covering, Scrugg’s Lumber CAB I NETRY John Lage Cabinets COU NTERTOPS Martellaro Marble and Granite PLU M B I NG FI XTURES Winnelson, DKB PLU M B ER Hayes Plumbing I NTER I OR DESI G N Designs by Tina, LLC L I GHTI NG La Belle Lighting and Cabinetry EL ECTR I CAL CO N TRAC TOR Southerlin Electric H VAC Stieferman Heating and Cooling SEW ER AND DRA IN All Clear Pumping and Sewer CONCR ETE K.A. Berendzen Concrete B R I CK AND M ASON RY CMR Masonry, Midwest Block & Brick DRYWAL L Sam Braun Drywall PAI NTI NG Jim Bond Painting FU R NI TU R E AND ACCESSORIES JC Mattress, Nebraska Furniture
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Pampering
Mind& Body
JCMG Laser & Vein Medspa is designed for relaxation. by M E GA N W H ITEH E A D | photos by KEITH B ORG M EYER 44 | March/April 2017
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Spa time is considered a luxury, and you want it to feel that way. Unfortunately, spending time on a luxury is easy to put off. “So many of us save treating ourselves for times when we are away from it all in some out-of-town environment,” says Barb Prasad, practice manager of the esthetic division and marketing coordinator of the JCMG Laser & Vein Center. “I wanted our guests to feel that special pampering right here in Jefferson City. No need to be out of town.” This past summer, Laser & Vein expanded to Edgewood Drive with a medical spa, or medspa. “My inspiration when starting the design process was to create a sense of relaxation and also to give a feeling of ‘getting away from it all,’” Barb says. “I wanted people to not only enjoy their treatments here, but also feel like effort was put into where they enjoyed the treatments.” Chic and minimalistic, each room at in the building is large and open, avoiding anxietyinducing clutter. The soft colors and clean lines create a serene environment, and the simple, modern aesthetic allows your mind to focus on symmetry. This focus, backed up by Gestalt psychology, creates contentment through recognition of patterns, and the simple color scheme adds to the effect. “The color scheme was based on a white, gray, and teal theme and evolved somewhat over time,” Barb says. Light
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colors, such as the ones chosen here, have a calming effect on the brain; in design, these hues allow your mind to take in a room as a whole. Minimal, repeated color accents accomplish this same result. The accents in the medspa were chosen as a visual separation between the spa side (black and gold) and the medical esthetics side (original color scheme). “After we got into the project, it just felt like they needed to have a bit of their own statement,” says Barb. The layout of the building also achieves this effect. The main room contains a styling area and comfortable seating with a doorway leading to massage rooms. Manicure and pedicure stations are to the right, and to the left is a cozy waiting room with a soothing faux fireplace. That’s also where you’ll find the entrance to the medical esthetics area. This separation allows clients who are only visiting for non-medical spa needs to avoid clinical aesthetics entirely. Each design concept was chosen to create calmness, serenity, contentment, and just about every other feeling that a spa environment should inspire. Every detail, from the colors to the light fixtures to the building layout, serve Barb and the Laser & Vein Center’s purpose of taking you out of your daily life and into your “happy place.”
Resource List GENERAL CONTRACTOR Dick Otke Construction Company ARCHITECT Simon & Associates, Jody Miller CLEANING Reodel Cleaning INTERIOR FINISH PRODUCTS, FLOOR COVERING, AND TILE Scruggs Lumber
CONCRETE SAWING Coring and Cutting ELECTRICAL Brad Perry Electric EXCAVATION George Schulte Excavating MASONRY Chad Winge Masonry CABINETS Phil Thoenen Cabinets SPECIAL CABINET TOPS Mid Missouri Surfaces
DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS Builders Screen and Aluminum DRYWALL B&M Interiors ROOFING Missouri Builders DOORS AND FRAMES Camarco ALUMINUM STORE FRONTS Marks Mobile Glass PAINTING Tillman Painting
BATHROOM SPECIALTIES T&G Specialties STRUCTURAL STEEL Doing Steel APPLIANCES Coleman Appliance FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM Summit Mechanical PLUMBING Ken Sandbothe Plumbing HVAC Woodman Engineering PAINT Sherwin Williams
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Building or remodeling a home or business is one of the biggest decisions and investments you will make in your lifetime. When choosing a contractor, builder, real estate agent, designer, etc., it is important to pick a person or company you trust. These local businesses have the experience and skill to make your project the very best it can be. Whether you need something fixed, built, bought, or redone, you will find what you are looking for in this group.
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SINCE 1968, THE ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE TEAM HAS FOCUSED ITS TALENTS ON IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES VIA ARCHITECTURE. The Architects Alliance, Inc. is locally owned and operated, and we feel a personal investment in every project we complete for our clients. The Architect’s Professional Licensure requires an oath to serve and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare above all else. Our career is dedicated to this responsibility. Through a thoughtful process of listening, observation, research, ingenuity, and hard work, we create environments to support and enhance the range of human activity. Our tools include the rough hand-drawn sketch, computer renderings, technical drawings, detailed specifications, and interactive
brainstorming charrettes. While technology has evolved, our work ethic has remained true to the interests of those we serve. At The Architects Alliance, Inc., we are in our fifth decade of quietly supporting our communities’ bedrock institutions of faith, safety, security, government, business, industry, health, wellness, assembly, and education. Therefore, we are blessed to serve in a profession that promotes our clients’ continued success, shelters life’s activities, strengthens faith, promotes healthy lifestyles, encourages commerce, and facilitates educators’ ability to teach our children. It is an honor to serve the Central Missouri Communities in which we live. We look forward to another 50 years of service. Thank you. 573-636-5000, 631 W. Main St. JCMO The Architects Alliance.com
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10 EASY STEPS TO BUYING YOUR NEW HOME Buying a new home can seem like a very challenging process. We’re here to help take some of that pain out of the process. Before you jump in feet first, it’s important to have a little education on how the process works. In this list I’ve highlighted the steps that will keep you on the right track.
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GET PRE-APPROVED Loan pre-approval is the first step. Your REALTOR® will need to know what type of loan you’ll get to ensure the homes viewed are eligible for that loan. It’s crucial to ensure you have adequate down payment, estimate closing costs, and confirm payment falls within your comfort level.
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT REALTOR® You want your agent to be knowledgeable & trustworthy. Consider communication methods to ensure the agent you hire “speaks your language.” We cater to our clients preferred method of communication - text/email/phone.
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We’ll target your search based on what YOU want. Nothing more... nothing less. These are not our personal homes we are showing you so you are welcome to be frank with us! If we’re touring a home and you’re not feeling it, then we move on to the next one. We won’t waste a minute of your time. We’ll help guide you in what kind of offer aligns to current market trends and work very hard to negotiate you the best price possible for your home!
Inspections generally happen within the determined amount of time as established within the contract. It’s the tire-kicking” phase. Ensuring the home is in the overall expected condition. Our preferred team approach after satisfactory inspections are completed. We’ll ensure with a neutral third party that the current market value at least meets current market conditions. Once inspections and appraisals have all come back with satisfactory terms and the lender gives the thumbs up on a loan commitment, then it’s time to start packing! TIP: Schedule any necessary moving trucks, movers, etc., well in advance as they can max reservations quickly! Buyer, lender, title rep and REALTOR® will gather to sign all necessary documentation to make your purchase official! For such an official event it’s very low key. We love taking a “Sold” photo to celebrate (voluntary of course ). Please, please keep our numbers handy to call if you have any questions post closing. We pride ourselves on being accessible after closing as you’re now part of our real estate family!
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LABELLE CABINETRY AND LIGHTING IS A RETAIL SHOWROOM THAT CARRIES UNIQUE AND QUALITY PIECES AND SPECIALIZES IN CABINETRY, COUNTERTOPS, LIGHTING, CEILING FANS, ACCESSORIES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING, AND EVEN COMMERCIAL WORK. Opened in the summer of 2007, LaBelle is always looking at the market for current and future trends to provide customers with new and innovative designs and products. LaBelle prides themselves on their experience and customer service. They love to help clients find unique pieces of “lighting art” for their unique spaces. Kristin Schroeder, owner of LaBelle Cabinetry and Lighting received a design degree from MU in 1992. Since then, she has done everything from job site measuring to designing, unloading the semi full of cabinets to the delivery, and assistance in the installation process. Kristin has sold Merillat Cabinetry for over 22 years, giving her an advantage when it comes to knowing the product inside and out. They also attend the yearly International Lighting Market in Dallas to find the newest, trending fixtures and research new innovations in the industry.
You can find LaBelle’s work in residential and commercial buildings throughout Jefferson City, such as the Mill Bottom Event Center and the Supreme Court Building. They just completed the cabinetry in a new local daycare, Sycamore Place, LLC., through Dick Otke Construction. LaBelle Cabinetry and Lighting carries a wide range of price points and styles for their products. They can help you with a house that was purchased to flip, a fourplex rental unit, a kitchen that just needs a new countertop, a new light fixture for your foyer, a commercial apartment unit, a new health care facility, a brand-new kitchen in the house you have lived in for 20 years, or your brand-new house that needs everything. They can do it all and find a design and budget that fits your vision. 1311 Creek Trail Drive, Suite C , Jefferson City MO 65109 573-632-2438, labellecabinetryandlighting.com Owner: Kristin Schroeder
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BUILT ON A LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS OF OVER 42 YEARS, THE DICK OTKE CONSTRUCTION CO. WAS FOUNDED BY DICK OTKE IN 1974, NOW OWNED BY JASON OTKE, TIM HAYDEN, AND GARY OBERKROM. The team has enjoyed working on many successful projects that they are proud of. They enjoy pleasing the customers with their final product, and seeing those customers’ enjoyment of their new space. They have a great team of craftsmen that allows them to self-perform and control the work in the field along with a great portfolio of vetted subcontractors. Dick Otke Construction Co. is locally owned and very vested in the future of our city through many volunteer and community involvement, including the Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association, the Special Olympics, and United Cerebral Palsy. They give back much of their time for these very important causes that give them the passion and motivation to make Jefferson City a better place for our families and community. 54 | March/April 2017
Their team is always trying to improve to best serve our community. They are currently preparing for professional growth through software and process updates to enhance their client experience through communication and the ability to run several commercial projects at once. Dick Otke Construction Co.’s projects include the Assisted Living Facility in Eldon (in progress), The Millbottom, Riley Chevrolet and collision center expansion, JCMG Laser & Vein Center and Medspa, McKee St. Apartments, KWIK KAR Wash & Detail, the new Edgewood Center, Wildwood Crossings, Capital Plaza West, Northstar subdivision, Stonehill Office Park, Creek Trail Center, St. Mary’s Clinic, and so much more. From the inception of the project to the very end, Dick Otke Construction Co. works with their clients as a business partner. They manage within customer goals, provide honest, upfront consultation, and often form relationships with customers that last many years past the building of a project. 573-893-2299, 604 Missouri Blvd., JCMO builddocc.com
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AROUND THE DINNER TABLE IN 2003, A HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION ABOUT DREAM JOBS TURNED INTO A REALITY. Kristina McMichael-Schwant, with Henry McMichael and Scott Schwant, opened McMichael Realty to help Jefferson City area residents, and future residents, find their beautiful homes, scenic farms, income producing properties, eye-catching commercial properties, or just the right place to build. McMichael Realty is a full service real estate office, and they are with you through the entire process of buying or selling. Their uniqueness comes from what Kristina calls “With-itNess.” They know when you have a realtor having that skill, you’ll know it, because everything just starts happening
around you. The McMichael family knows how to build a business from the ground up. They know how to perform in every aspect of the real estate industry and thrive on rolling up their sleeves and getting to work. They know what to expect, what to predict, and they head it off before it comes your way. McMichael Realty has a personality and flavor all of its own. They have passion, expression, and perfectionism behind the work they do, and enjoy it. The team works closely with their clients, knowing that good relationships garner good results. “They are all so interesting, and I enjoy the countless stories they and their properties come with,” says Kristina “I cherish the time I get to share with them. I enjoy their friendship and miss them when our jobs are complete. Each of us at McMichael Realty have the same thoughts and stories and remember them all.”
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OPENED IN 2009, ALL CLEAR PUMPING AND SEWER SPECIALIZES IN SEPTIC installation, drain cleaning, septic cleaning, robot inspections up to 72 inch mains, hydro-jetting, pump installation, lagoons, vac-truck excavation, sludge pits, and sewer inspection with sewer camera. All Clear team members attend the National Convention yearly in order to stay abreast of new services and changes to the industry and strive to have the latest technology as well as the equipment to complete any job, residential or commercial. Their business was featured in a national publication, Onsite Installer, recognizing their emphasis on customer service, employee appreciation, and use of the newest technology. www.onsiteinstaller.com All Clear Pumping and Sewer wants Jefferson City to know how much they appreciate your loyalty. Whether it is donating time on the many committees that they serve on or the monetary donations to invest in our youth, it wouldn’t be possible without our community standing behind us. Thank you, Jefferson City, for supporting local businesses. 573-634-0165 | 1911 Saint Louis Road, JCMO allclearmo.com | Owners: Shawn and Tracy Chilton
JUDE MARKWAY CONSTRUCTION IS A TRUE FAMILY BUSINESS. Jude discovered his love of building as a young boy, and that love only grew when working with his father and mentor, a remodeler and contractor. He now works with his son, Gabe, who will take over the business in the coming years. Jude’s wife Mary is not only co-owner, she has also done all the bookkeeping for the past 40 years. The business specializes in remodeling, additions (sun porches, seasonal rooms, and decks), kitchens and baths, new homes, and historic preservation, with a bit of light commercial work. The passion and dedication put into each project is evident in everything Jude Markway Construction does. Just take a look at the Marmaduke House and the Colonel Bolton Home. “We believe in having quality people on our crew along with all the sub-contractors that perform work on our jobs,” says Jude. “Trustworthy people are a must when you are doing work in someone’s home.” 573-635-8046 | 4812 Wardsville Rd., JCMO Owners: Jude and Mary Markway 56 | March/April 2017
MATT ALLEN, IN 2010, NOTICED TWO GROWING NEEDS IN JEFFERSON CITY. One, our town is full of homes that either need or will need a remodel or restoration. Two, custom home building is a growing market, not only in Jefferson City, but throughout the country. To fill these needs, he opened MRA Construction. MRA Construction specializes in interior and exterior custom design, building, and rebuilding services for residential and commercial properties. They even pour concrete. They are well known for their friendly consulting on any project you need performed. One reviewer says, “The work you and your guys did on our new addition was way beyond our expectations. We appreciate the personal attention you gave to us, and you made the whole process and decision making go smoothly.” You can find examples of MRA Construction’s work on the exterior of the new fire department on 179 and the remodel of the KRCG building. 573-230-8493 | 7612 Route W, JCMO mra-construction.com
IN 1987, A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY OPENED AND HAS BEEN BUILDING JEFFERSON CITY EVER SINCE. From developing Wildwood Crossings Shopping Center to representing Kohl’s and Menards®, Kolb Properties prides itself on the ability to handle any type commercial real estate transaction. Whether representing clients needing to lease small spaces to representing national retail clients across the state, to selling large commercial projects or managing properties, they have staff specializing in all areas. Kolb Properties is a team of specialists providing all commercial real estate needs. Larry Kolb, owner/ broker; Chris Gates, leasing/sales of investment properties; Donna Maxwell, representing national restaurants/retail companies across the state; Jeff Kolb, leasing/sales of investment properties; Jason Musick, specializing in property management; Chris Martz, administrative assistant/accountant. This team will continue to help Jefferson City grow by representing the future sale of the International Shoe Company building for redevelopment into loft apartments, as well as numerous other projects. 573-893-7320 | 214 Prodo Dr., JCMO | kolbproperties.com Owner: Larry F. Kolb Jefferson City Magazine | 57
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1. THE WOODSTOCK COLLECTION BY FEISS Six-light chandelier, textured black Found at Scruggs Lumber Loosely inspired by a bird cage, this lighting pendant is a dramatic piece that can be hung on its own or grouped for a multilevel piece. The design allows light to hit the walls in interesting shapes, so feel free to play with different colored light bulbs for a dynamic twist.
2. POMODORO COLLECTION BY UTTERMOST One-light pendant Found at Labelle Cabinetry and Lighting Perfect for a rustic kitchen — or for any room, really — this cord-hung pendant is painted in heavily distressed poppy and tomato reds with rust and cream
undertones. Made with steel, this fixture will last until you decide to redecorate.
3. NORRIDGE COLLECTION BY FEISS 24-light chandelier Found at Labelle Cabinetry and Lighting A dramatic piece by Feiss, with distressed fence board, distressed white finishes, and a weathered iron chain. Inspired by Medieval styles, this fixture will complement various décors like traditional, European country, colonial, or modern farmhouse. This collection has a 15-light option as well.
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5. ADAN COLLECTION BY FEISS Four-light single tier chandelier, rustic iron and burnished wood Found at Scruggs Lumber Inspired by the “mountain luxe� trend, this fixture was created out of solid burnished wood with rustic iron fittings. The beading and linen create a transitional look between the mountain lodge and luxury home. The Adan collection has many options, including four chandeliers, a mini-chandelier, and a wall sconce.
6. HAYMAN BAY COLLECTION BY KICHLER Foyer pendant four-light DAW Found at Labelle Cabinetry and Lighting A statement piece, this fixture will add a touch of elegance to your home. A versatile style with a distressed antique white finish makes this piece perfect for any room. Placed in your foyer, you will create an understated elegance; placed in your kitchen, you will create a delicate centerpiece; placed in your living room, you will create a stylish accessory.
7. BOXER COLLECTION BY NUVO LIGHTING Four-light pendant Found at Scruggs Lumber In a traditional style, this fixture is made with satin white glass and metal-trim
finished matte black with antique silver accents. Another versatile piece, this pendant will complement most styles, from classic to contemporary. This collection features four other pieces: two chandeliers, a wall sconce, and a flush mount fixture.
8. SOCORRO COLLECTION BY SEAGULL LIGHTING Six-light hall and foyer pendant Found at Labelle Cabinetry and Lighting The transitional Socorro lighting collection features a barbed quatrefoil profile. This look has been modernized by using a distressed cerused oak finish on the quatrefoil and a stardust finish on the metal and decorative strapping. The collection includes four- and six-light hall and foyer pendants. Jefferson City Magazine | 59
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Keep Standing Jill Lillard, of Lifesong for Growth & Wellness, has some exercises for improving your mental health during Stress Awareness Month.
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Ever feel like the stress of life is blowing you away? Relationships, jobs, or obstacles can get in the path of your goals. Pressure all around you blows like a wind, and you can feel it. As the wind howls, you might feel tightness in your chest, or your stomach may flip. Your body compensates, releasing chemicals to put you in survival mode — instinctively, you fight or flee. However, when false alarms go off or your body stays in that mode too long, your
chemistry is rewired in a way that depletes you and leaves you functioning at a less than optimal level. An emotional storm may just be a passing windy day — or it may be a tsunami. Learning techniques to stay grounded in small details makes it easier to remain planted when the winds are most threatening. Staying grounded — simply standing in a peaceful, quiet, and trusting place — is often the best way to weather a
storm. The question is: How do you move from clenched fists and a racing heart to this epic vision? Start with four mental images that will unlock a new choreography, of sorts. When implemented as a lifestyle, these techniques will leave you standing strong, rested, and centered even through the strongest of winds. The steps are simple and few, but they aren’t natural, so they will take time to master. They are: Read the Jefferson City Magazine | 61
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Memo, Become the Tree, Assess the Plate, and Make a Plan. Memo, tree, plate, calendar. If you can see it, you are ready to learn.
READ THE MEMO: When you feel stress coming, imagine that someone is handing you a sticky note. You look at the memo and see a single word or short phrase scribbled on the front. It might say any number of things: keyed up, irritable, weary, paralyzed, overwhelmed. We don’t like these memos. We certainly don’t want them to describe us, but if we look at them with a new set of eyes, we can see they’re telling us about something we need. Ignore these notes and you could crash and burn. Burying our feelings doesn’t make them go away; likewise, acknowledging an emotion doesn’t give it power to run your life. To see and read the memo means: • We acknowledge that feelings are legitimate and wellsprings of information. • We name our feelings. Putting words to our feelings is a proven strategy to calm the brain, according to UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb. • We find the need at the root of our feeling. Exploring unmet needs helps us clarify our values and alerts us to new solutions for our life. In his book “Nonviolent Communication,” Dr. Marshall Rosenberg provides a feeling and needs inventory that can help you in this process.
BECOME THE TREE: Now that you have acknowledged you have feelings, named them, and unearthed the need, stand still. Physically, you may need to remove yourself from a situation, or you may simply stop talking, start breathing, and start tuning in to something different altogether. This breaking is what I refer to when I say “Become the tree.” When something doesn’t feel right, I step away, take some deep breaths, and think of a tall oak tree. I like to think I’m the tree. The wind howls and blows, but I stand, planted strong. I am not threatened by what is blowing around me because I know my roots are deep and I am planted. I imagine the
roots going deep into the earth. I imagine a water source feeding the roots. I hear wind howling, see rain beating, I even feel my branches blow. But as I wait, I know the sun always comes back. Visualization and imagery are proven methods to simulate experiences for yourself and access emotions, setting you up for changed behaviors. When you have an image with personal symbolism, you are able to transition your mind and emotions on a deep level. I used the tree, but you can pick any image from nature as your activator. Once you get the memo that something
Burying our feelings doesn’t make them go away; likewise, acknowledging an emotion doesn’t give it power to run your life.
is off, you’re already putting on the brakes. You are slowing things down so you can read the memo and not get caught up in the wind. Reading the memo and being the tree may happen in tandem.
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of implementing the four concepts here. For instance, when assessing the plate, we talk about living in the here and now by assessing what is and what is not happening. This sounds promising, but it may be difficult for you to do. Incorporating “here and now” techniques such as breathing, grounding, gratitude, and visualization are all great practices to help you slow down and keep your body and mind connected when the winds blow all around you. Phone apps are making it easier than ever to learn and implement these skills in your life — I recommend Calm, Smiling Mind, and Headspace. Equipping yourself to deal with life’s stress is committing yourself to a new way of thinking and living. When we learn how to keep our minds and bodies connected, gain awareness of our experiences and reactions, and find new ways to think about and experience life, we are engaged in a journey of growth. Remembering the images of the memo, tree, plate, and planner can help you access some of these concepts, and the next time the wind blows, you may find that you are still standing strong.
Jill M. Lillard, MA LPC, is a managing partner and therapist at Lifesong for Growth & Wellness. www.findyourlifesong.com
Assessing the plate involves acceptance and organization. Ask yourself what is happening now and what can be done. Often, stress is fear that something unwanted might happen. We become triggered in situations because of the past and future. Yet, as human beings we are called and equipped to only live in the present. Assessing what actually is happening is key. If you imagine your plate, ask yourself what’s on that plate today — what can you do right now? Focusing your energy on the present is an empowering and efficient use of energy.
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uilding and rebuilding. As mayor, that should be part of my job description: keep the community growing and building. My role is to encourage that growth, evident in the Capitol Avenue revitalization, historic prison redevelopment, potential for riverfront access, and a much-needed civic center on the horizon. Parks and Rec and Lincoln University’s newly opened wellness center is an asset to our community’s health. We’re lucky to have Special Olympics begin construction here soon. The former Truman Hotel has plans to rebuild, and our beloved former home of St. Mary’s Hospital has potential plans. Lofts may be built in the old shoe factory near the prison. The list goes on. As a community, how will we continue to build the next generation? Helias
Catholic’s growth is both impressive and necessary; we also have before us a chance for JCHS to build. The April election is an opportunity to continue building up education and, more importantly, build the strength of our students, our future. Without support, we decline, but together, we can shine. What about rebuilding our history? The historic Missouri State Penitentiary has been vacant for 12 years. Let’s realize the potential of the Capitol, Missouri River, and the historic prison on Capitol Avenue. Let’s stand up for economic development, jobs, investments, entertainment, moving, and growing on that site. We have already seen its impact on local tourism, with prison tour numbers growing from 3,000 to 33,000 in a matter of years — what would it take to hit 300,000, like other historic prisons?
Joan Firley, Lynn and Ashley Angle, Carrie Tergin, Edith Vogel, Irene Tergin
Imagine the city, county, state, chamber of commerce, and convention and visitors bureau all working together to build and bring this site back to life, showcasing our state’s history, reviving an area downtown and Eastside with access from a shiny new Lafayette Interchange on Highway 50. If we build it, will they come? Just ask anyone who came to the first ever “Concert Inside the Walls” featuring Travis Tritt last year at MSP. They overwhelmingly asked, “When is the next one?” It’s July 1, so mark your calendars, and let’s keep building. Speaking of Capitol Avenue, the process of acquiring the run down, blighted, boarded-up buildings has begun. It’s a big step, but it’s a step we are willing to take to preserve our state’s history for generations to come — we all want a Jefferson City with a thriving Capitol Avenue. Letters have already been sent to property owners, and the next steps include appraisals of the blighted properties, prioritization of the properties, offers on the properties, and, if offers are accepted, voluntary sales. If no agreement on conservation and rehabilitation is met, then condemnation will proceed. The disposition process on how to sell the properties could include terms of the offer, advertising, receipt of submissions from potential redevelopers, and negotiations, all with the goal of keeping the historic integrity of the neighborhood and hopefully saving these homes. What we have here is far too valuable to let go of, so let’s all do our part to keep building Jefferson City. #BuildingJCMO #JCShines Jefferson City Magazine | 65
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Business Briefs Promoted, hired, recognized
SHANNON BRENNEKE, Wallstreet Group, was recently recognized as one of the top performing agents and brokers in the country by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nationwide recognition as a member of the Healthcare.gov Champions Circle goes to agents and brokers for their success during the 2017 Health Insurance Marketplace SM1 Open Enrollment. Agents and brokers, who are certified through a registration process in order to assist people enrolling in health insurance through the marketplaces via healthcare.gov, receive recognition when they exceed 20 consumers making plan selections on healthcare.gov. ADAM C. VEILE has been named president of Communiqué Inc. A Jefferson City native, Veile received his bachelor’s degree in mass communications and English from Lindenwood University and holds a master’s degree in English from Missouri State University. Veile has been with Communiqué for 14 years, previously serving as vice president. Veile also serves on the board of directors and is a shareholder in the company. LORI BODENSCHATZ has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail administration project manager at Providence Bank. Bodenschatz joined Providence Bank in June 2003 as the marketing and human resources assistant. She graduated from the ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management in May 2009. She is a member of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, a 2007 graduate of Leadership Jefferson City, and has previously been involved with Relay for Life, Easter Seals, and the United Way.
SHARON SCHAEFER has been promoted to vice president and AML and BSA officer at Providence Bank. Schaefer joined Providence Bank in June 2004 as a bookkeeping assistant. She has over 36 years of banking experience: 12 years in bookkeeping, 14 years in accounting, and more than 10 years in BSA, or Bank Secrecy Act, compliance. Schaefer received her certification as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist in 2009. LORI OWEN has been promoted to bank officer at Providence Bank. Owen has over nine years of banking and lending experience. She joined Providence Bank in April 2008 as a marketing assistant, accepted the position as loan serving specialist in March 2010, consumer loan underwriter in January 2014, loan serving specialist II in August 2015, and was promoted to bank office, loan systems specialist in January 2017. Owen graduated from Columbia College with a BS in business administration with majors in finance and management. MICHELLE ABBOTT has been promoted to vice president, electronic banking coordinator at Providence Bank. Abbott joined Providence Bank in July 2002 as a personal banker. She is a graduate of Lincoln University with a bachelor’s in business administration. She is a member of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce, past member of the Apache Flats/St. Martins Business Association, and has previously been involved with Relay for Life, Easter Seals, and Partners in Education.
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The United Way of Central Missouri has announced their 2017 Executive Committee: MIKE HOELSCHER, of Legends Bank, as chairman; LORI MASSMAN, of Scholastic, as vice chairwoman; JANET WEAR-ENLOE, Jefferson City Magazine | 67
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School Board • MEMBER OF JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION BOARD • Scott Hovis, 1992 JCHS Graduate • Parents, GARY & MARILYN HOVIS: 56 years of combined teaching experience at JCHS
Scott and Mindy Hovis with daughter, Taylor and son Hunter, both future graduates of JCHS.
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Paid for by: Scott Hovis for School Board, Tom Shimmens, Treasurer.
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Business Briefs Promoted, hired, recognized
of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, as past chairman; CLAUDIA KEHOE as secretary; RYAN HENRY, of Williams-Keepers, as treasurer; BRIAN FRANCKA, of Schriemann, Rackers, Francka & Blunt, as member at large; MARK KAISER as member at large; and JIM PERCH, of Missouri Farm Bureau, as member at large. ELIZABETH CARVER has been named innkeeper at Cliff Manor Inn, Jefferson City’s only bed-and-breakfast inn. Carver began working for Cliff Manor as a hostess in 2016. As the innkeeper, she will oversee operations at the inn, including the scheduling of staff. Carver has worked in the past as an in-home caregiver and as a staff member for the Missouri Patient Care Review Foundation. DR. NATASHA PATEL has joined Capital Region Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology. Patel received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, located in Portsmouth, Dominica, and she completed her residency at the University of Buffalo. Her special interests include high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, infertility and cosmetic gynecology, and wilderness medicine. Dr. Patel is trained in robotic surgeries. JACK PLETZ, Capital Region Medical Center, has been appointed to the American Hospital Association and elected as regional trustee alternate delegate and member of Regional Policy Board 6. AHA’s regional policy boards meet three times a year to foster communication between the AHA, its members, and state hospital associations. Pletz, an attorney with Pletz & Reed, served as chairman of the Capital Region Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014.
ADAM CRADDOCK AND AUSTIN CRADDOCK have been named the Jefferson City Restaurateurs of the Year by the Missouri Restaurant Association for 2016. Adam and Austin have owned and operated Bandana’s Bar-B-Q in Jefferson City since 2007 and also own the Osage Beach and Sedalia Bandana’s locations. The Craddock brothers accepted this award at the MRAs Mid-Missouri’s annual Inaugural & Awards Celebration in Columbia on February 12. KATHLEEN BRUEGENHEMKE has been named chief operating officer, in addition to her role as chief risk officer, at Hawthorn Bank. Bruegenhemke joined Hawthorn Bank in 1992 as the company’s internal auditor and has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. Currently, Bruegenhemke also serves as senior vice president of investor relations and corporate secretary of Hawthorn Bank’s parent company, Hawthorn Bancshares. Bruegenhemke graduated from Truman State University with a degree in finance. She is also a certified public accountant. She is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University. DOUG WHITEHEAD has been promoted to chief operating officer of the National Biodiesel Board. Whitehead joins the executive team after 10 years in various roles with the organization, most recently as the director of operations and membership. Whitehead is a graduate of the Professional School of Architecture at Kansas State University. Prior to his time with NBB, he was a business development and management consultant, where he worked with a wide range of nonprofit and for-profit organizations including brickand-mortar projects, technology, strategic planning, budgeting, issue management, and government affairs.
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CURRENTS
Rent-a-Garden Calling all gardening enthusiasts! The Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department wants you to rent a plot at the North Jefferson City Recreation Area. A full lot (25 feet by 50 feet) rents for $40 for the season, while a half lot (25 feet by 25 feet) rents for $20. This is perfect for those who wish to grow their own produce but don’t have a yard to garden at home. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks for more information.
Storytime Saturdays Every Saturday in March and April is Storytime Saturday at the Missouri State Museum. At 11 a.m., children 3 to 6 years old can gather to learn about Missouri history. With themes like “Five True Horse Stories” and “Saving the Forest: A Rabbit’s Story,” learning about our state can be fun and entertaining for kids. Call 573751-2854 for more information.
Lung Cancer Screenings Capital Region Medical Center now offers its patients a better chance for survival when it comes to lung cancer. Capital Region doctors have a new screening test, called low-dose spiral computed tomography, that can catch lung cancer early. Patients can now be screened using the new technology. Those wishing to receive a lung cancer screening should speak with your primary care physician.
Lincoln University Winter Market On March 4 and 18, head over to Lorenzo Greene Hall at LU from 9 to 10 a.m. to pick up or purchase your fresh winter produce. You can preorder a week ahead at lincolnufarmersmarket.com, or sign up for emails by contacting Isabel Jacome at jacomealvarezM@lincolnu.edu. You also have the option to purchase on site. Support our Lincoln Blue Tigers and enjoy fresh produce all year long. 70 | March/April 2017
CDFY Magic Show The Jefferson City Council for Drug Free Youth presents the Gillam Magic Show on March 1 at 2 p.m. Gillam Family Illusions is Las Vegas-style entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are $5 and are available at Southbank Gift Company and Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts on High Street. You can also call 573-636-2411.
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Spring Hayrides
Piney River “6th Aleiversary”
Beginning in April, the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be providing hayrides in Binder Park. Schedule your group rides at $25 per hour during the day or evening. Enjoy beautiful scenery with your family, co-workers, or friends. To make your reservation, contact the parks department at 573-634-6482.
Piney River Brewing Company is celebrating their sixth anniversary on March 25 at the brewery, in Bucyrus. The “6th Aleiversary” party will be held at the BARn — the brewery and tap room located off Junction ZZ — from 12 to 7 p.m. The Piney River tap room will pour several beers that are available year-round in the tap room including Float Trip Ale, Black Walnut Wheat, McKinney Eddy Amber Ale, Bronzeback Pale Ale, Old Tom Porter, Missouri Mule India Pale Ale, and Masked Bandit IPA. For more information, visit pineyriverbrewing.com.
Theatre Auditions
Storybook Trails
The Stained Glass Theatre, at 830 E. High St., is calling
Jefferson City Parks and Recreation, Scholastic Inc., and Luetkemeyer Signs are bringing storybooks to the trail. Exercise and read with the family while enjoying the great outdoors. Stories will be at the 5- to 8-year-old reading level. The storybook trail will be up by 12 p.m. on the starting date, April 4. Contact Laurie Herzing at 573-634-6482 or lherzing@jeffcitymo.org for more information.
all thespians to audition for “Behind the Pulpit,” a gospel play. Head to the theater April 3 or 4 at 7 p.m. to audition for the show, which runs June 1 through 10. For more information, call or email Roger Martin at 573-634-5313 or admin@sgtmidmo.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Fifth Annual Baby Bonanza
Head downtown on March 11
SSM Health and JCMG present the 5th Annual Baby Bonanza on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the largest baby show in Mid-Missouri, with a baby product and fashion show, exhibitors, and great prizes. Admission is only $5, and proceeds benefit a local charity. Bring your little one for informational events, a baby crawling contest, and a cutest baby contest. For more information and to register, call 1-844-776-9355 or visit babybonzanza.org.
decked out in green for the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade begins at Paddy Malone’s at 2 p.m., travels down High St., and then heads back up Bolivar to Paddy’s. Celebrate Saint Patrick and Irish heritage with your Mid-Missouri family.
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NEW AND EMERGING BUSINESSES
ElmSt. Boxing
HALO Home
Capital View Plaza, 512 Ellis Blvd., Suite O, 573-821-9386 This new workout facility provides a positive and healthy outlet for club members. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to stop by to take a tour of the facility and participate in a complimentary workout. ElmSt. not only wants you to learn self-defense, but also learn a stronger sense of self-control and discipline with an elevated mindset. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
3519 Bennett Ln., 573-418-9912 The HALO Home provides housing for homeless or high-risk youth (ages 16 to 21) for up to two years. Pregnant, parenting, and non-parenting residents are welcome. Their new home, on Bennett Lane, has 24 rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and an open living room space. Contact HALO for more information on requirements and availability.
Press & Port’s Eatery 105 W. High St., 573-636-8771 Derek and Angi Dunham opened a new coffeehouse in downtown Jefferson City. Press & Port’s offers an expansive breakfast and lunch menu with catering. They also offer infused water and vegetarian options for those looking for a healthy visit to the coffeehouse. Every item has a unique twist to try. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Bridge 621 Capitol Ave., below Avenue HQ Billed as “a venue built by musicians for musicians,” The Bridge has relocated from Columbia to Jefferson City. The Bridge will be open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and will have a soft opening this March. The open space and room for a bar is a perfect place to enjoy live, local music and dancing. Shows are for all ages unless otherwise noted.
Encore Department Store 330 E. Capitol Ave., 573-424-2521 Encore Department store is Jefferson City’s newest funky resale store — think of it as a brick-and-mortar version of Craigslist. Expanding another 4,000 square feet in April, they carry everything from tools, appliances, and furniture to jewelry, art, and clothing. The store is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
mamasboy 205 E. High St., 573-616-1326 This new clothing store for young boys uses all recycled materials in its shop, with a portion of every sale going to charity through a yearly donation to The United Way. Mamasboy features a “chill-out zone” with activities for children, which gives parents easy, relaxing shopping time. The store is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sycamore Place 3219 Masonic Ct., 573-301-5410 A new family-run preschool is now open off of Truman Boulevard. Sycamore Place provides early care and education for children between 6 weeks and 6 years old. Their program is “relationshipbased, project oriented, and communication rich,” according to the school. Sycamore Place is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jefferson City Magazine | 73
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very Thursday and Saturday morning, a truck leaves the River City Habitat for Humanity Re-Store on Creek Trail Drive for stops throughout Jefferson City and the surrounding areas. It picks up everything from household goods, appliances, windows, and furniture to lighting, home decor, cabinets, and countertops. Then, it returns to 16,000 square feet of sales space, where the Re-Store turns unused and unwanted goods into cold, hard cash. “River City Habitat started our Re-Store in November 1999, and it is one of our largest fundraisers to build new homes,” says Colleen Carl, the Re-Store’s assistant director and volunteer coordinator. “We give people a place to donate things that they know have a useful life for someone else. It keeps stuff out of the landfill, generates funds for us to build homes, and gives bargain shoppers a place to go and shop.” Though the Re-Store does not accept hazardous waste, mattresses,
River City Habitat for Humanity volunteers build up Jefferson City. by L AU REN SA BLE FREIM A N photos by KEITH B ORG MEYER
box springs, televisions, or personal items like clothing, it does accept anything else of value. Some building materials are brand new, coming from vendors around town with overstock, but the majority of the ReStore is filled with items generously donated by the general public. Last year, the Re-Store grossed $320,000 in sales from items that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill. According to Jim Hofmann, a River City Habitat board member and volunteer, and one of the original founders, 85 percent of that gross income goes directly toward building homes for families. The Re-Store’s team of 60 volunteers is able to fix up many appliances and complete minor repairs to furniture to make for a profitable sale. They also have a group that salvages recyclable materials, which typically generates an extra $5,000 per year for the organization, Hofmann says. “It takes many, many people doing what they do to make it go,” Jefferson City Magazine | 75
CITY CHARACTER Hofmann says of the Re-Store. “Some of our 60 volunteers are at the store every time we are open plus other times, and some might come once a month. Most are retired people who bring with them a lifetime of experience and education and skills. You couldn't go off to the market and buy that kind of experience.” Funds from the Re-Store, along with monetary donations to River City Habitat, were integral in fulfilling a tremendous milestone this past fall – building the 100th River City Habitat for Humanity home. Habitat’s impact is actually twofold – each time it builds a new home for a local family, the organization donates the funds necessary to build a home overseas in places like Vietnam, Mozambique, Malawi, Nepal, and the Philippines. While homes are typically built by a dedicated team of volunteers over the course of six or seven months, River City Habitat’s 100th home is notable because it was built by volunteers in just 98 days, with two days to spare in the challenge to build the 100th home in 100 days. The home is also the first to be equipped with a fire sprinkler system to ensure the safety of its occupants. The board has now approved that all future homes be equipped with a similar system, says executive director Susan Cook-Williams. River City Habitat heads into 2017 with the goal of building an additional six homes, Cook-Williams says there is often an assumption that the organization gives away free homes, a notion she says is far from the truth. “Our partner families receive a 25-year, zero interest loan, and they are paying a mortgage, taxes, and insurance,” she says. “They are also investing 350 hours of sweat equity, or 450 hours for a couple, which is like having another part-time job for them. It’s tough. It’s not an easy thing to go through.” But once partner families are selected through a vigorous application, home visit, and interview process, River City Habitat is committed to ensuring success for its homeowners. They take part in classes on financial planning and home maintenance, and they are assigned a family support partner for further guidance and support. “These are very important classes to help change people so they not only have a better home, but so they know how to take care of it and be successful with it,” Hofmann says. “These are people who don’t have enough income to qualify for a traditional loan but can pay a mortgage and take care of a home. If they fall below that threshold, we haven’t done them any favors. We want them to be successful.” After nearly 25 years of service to the community, the key to River City Habitat’s success is no secret – it’s due in large part to the 400 to 500 people who volunteer annually to staff the Re-Store and build homes. “We are all a part of the people we associate with, and there is no better group of people to associate with than people who give freely of themselves without expecting anything in return,” Hofmann says. “Our volunteers come with the mindset that they’re here because they want to be, and because they know it’s something important to do.”
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Roger Weis, Re-Store volunteer
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Trust the Professionals Real estate and construction experts from around Jefferson City share what you need to know before building or buying. by ME G A N W H ITEH E A D photos by A N TH ON Y J IN S ON
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City Magazine sat down with 12 local real estate agents, builders, bankers, and lawyers to discuss the most pivotal aspects of building and buying residential and commercial buildings in Jefferson City. These experts broke down what you need to know to buy or build, and we separated that information into three key pieces of advice: be informed and realistic, stay local, and trust your professionals.
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When preparing to build residentially or commercially, it’s vital to have a list or file laying out exactly what you want in your home or office. Idea repositories like HGTV and Pinterest, as well as home magazines and websites, can be helpful in this pursuit. “You have to go in knowledgeable,” says Dan Hines, of Midwest Block & Brick. “Don’t go to your builders with a blank sheet, because you won’t be able to compare prices. You’ll be wasting time.” However, the dream homes you see on TV and online can be misleading. “Go window shopping,” says Tina Davis, of Designs by Tina. “The internet and HGTV don’t show you everything that can go wrong. It’s a double-edged sword.” That’s where an experienced builder and designer come in. Often, a good professional will take you window shopping to show you what works in a home and what doesn’t. When choosing the right professional for you, it’s important to compare portfolios, prices, and schedules before deciding. “The first thing I would do when building is, by word of mouth or referral, find a builder,” says Chris Schrimpf, of Hawthorn Bank. “Then go to them with what you know you want.” “Don’t waste too much of your time comparing bids between contractors,” says
Jason Otke, of Dick Otke Construction. “Every bid is completely different, so they’ll never be exactly comparable. Find someone you can get along with and who can do what you want and go from there.” Before contacting your builder, though, you’ll want to first talk to your banker or lender, build a budget (with wiggle room), then find the other people you trust to help manage your project (that list probably includes a real estate lawyer). “First time home buyers working on a fine budget need to pay especially close attention to whether or not you can afford insurance,” says Tony Porter, of Tony Porter Agency, American Family Insurance. “Talk to your finance person. If I was in my 20s and going to buy or build a house, I would want to know how much I can borrow, how much I can finance, and what my level of finish is — do I want hardwood floors, granite countertops, etc. This all needs to be figured out before even contacting a builder or contractor.” “The biggest thing I tell clients is to have a contingency. You need at least a 10 percent contingency to save you money in the end,” says Schrimpf. There are always hidden costs when building or buying a home. You may decide to change something, for example, or a pipe could burst. “Be careful when comparing prices for contractors and builders,” says Michelle Higgins, of Scruggs Lumber. “Higher prices
usually mean that labor costs are covering workman’s compensation and disability for employees. Construction agencies that insure their workers means less costs for you if something were to go wrong.” In those cases, it’s just as important to have legal counsel as it is to have insurance and a flexible budget. “On the commercial side, folks who are building huge buildings and looking at it from a business and numbers sense, they have in-house counsel they can deal with for contracts or any other issues that may arise,” says Chip Gentry, of Call & Gentry Law Group. “On the residential side, most folks never think about talking to an attorney up front. However, due to the human condition, there is always going to be a misunderstanding or something that will go wrong. The reality is that a home is probably the biggest asset any of us will ever own. Failure to talk to an insurance agent or a lawyer up front could end up costing you thousands of dollars in the long run.” This extends into the actual project itself. “When you’re comparing bids for contractors and builders, people tend to look only at the bottom line,” says Scott Schaeperkoetter, Signature Homes. “There’s a common misperception that if you’re comparing two bids and one is $20,000 less, that’s the best option. But which one is more realistic? We spend a lot of time with our clients up front getting to know exactly
“Builders are there for a reason.”
“Buy and shop local.”
“Communication is key.”
Be Informed, Be Realistic
— Dan Hines, Midwest Block & Brick
—Michelle Higgins, Scruggs Lumber
— Chip Gentry, Call & Gentry Law Group Jefferson City Magazine | 81
Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors Statistics provided by Kris ti n a Mc Mi c ha el In the last few years, a positive trend is apparent in home buying and selling. Our local experts expect that trend to continue into 2017. While the number of listings has decreased overall since 2014, that number is rising and is expected to continue that way.
2014
Number of New Listings – 2,023 Number of Units Sold – 1,167 Average Days on Market – 95
2015
Number of New Listings – 1,884 Number of Units Sold – 1,297 Average Days on Market – 89
2016
Number of New Listings – 1,896 Number of Units Sold – 1,355 Average Days on Market – 72
to fit your needs in your desired location, or
whether building something new or custom will fit in your budget. Whatever you decide, right now is the best time to do either. “In the last 20 years, there has been a rise in new, custom construction in Jefferson City,” says Kristina McMichael, McMichael Realty. This means that builders are ready and able to efficiently build exactly what you want — within reason. “Buyers are willing to pay top dollar for a nice home, but they won’t overpay,” says Beth McGeorge, of Beth McGeorge RE/MAX. “There is a ceiling. We’re in a
“Every deal is different, so be informed.”
“Set proper expectations.”
what they want because we want to price that in their home. If they want granite, why am I giving them a price for formica? Being realistic up front and knowing what you want is very important.”
Stay Local, Increase Local Value Deciding whether to build or buy for a home or business can be a daunting process. You have to determine if there’s a space available
“Realtors are all different. Ask the right questions.” — Beth McGeorge, Beth McGeorge RE/MAX 82 | March/April 2017
— Kristina McMichael, McMichael Realty
—Scott Schaeperkoetter, Signature Homes
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banker, builder, insurance agent, what
This means losing jobs and more
have you. You aren’t going to get much
investment in the community, leading
help from a guy in California who doesn’t
to a declining housing and property
know you from Adam. There’s value in
market. “While you may pay more taxes
face-to-face interaction, an accountability
in Columbia, people are happy to pay for
that’s inherent.”
what they see value in,” says McGeorge.
This has been a growing concern in our community due to the loss of several retail businesses across the city, but there’s good news too. “In commercial real estate, you basically have three sectors: industrial, warehouse, and office and retail,” Gates says. “There are a lot of empty offices that have been purchased in recent years. When you look around and see a lot of for-sale or lease signs, be aware that those spaces may not be available for what people are looking for. While building homes seems to be on the uptick, building office space is not. People are buying office space.” With the loss of retailers such as Kmart, Hastings, Sears, and Barnes & Noble, it can be difficult to see growth in the commercial real estate market, but most of those buildings have already been purchased by replacement businesses. “I want to make it clear that these vacancies are not a deficiency in Jefferson City, but rather a redirection of market trends,” Gates says. This cycling of businesses is beneficial to the growth of Jefferson City. “It’s a positive that things are moving around,” says Otke. “The buildings get updated and new things move in.” “You’re going to see new, different brands,” Gates says. “For example, a Pancheros is moving in on Missouri Boulevard near the new Smoothie King. We’re going to be seeing a lot more of that.”
“Take care of your obligations and build your credit score.”
“Pay attention to your investments. Inspect what you expect.”
“Know the different loan program options available.”
fair-fight market right now. Neither buyers
“We [at Jefferson Bank] see so many
nor sellers have a crazy good edge. This
people going online these days for home
all depends on price range and condition.
loans or mortgages,” says Christina Bush,
Listings that go from $100,000 to
of Jefferson Bank. “You know your local
$150,000 will get snatched up quickly.”
people — make sure you’re using them.”
Whether you end up buying and
You may be asking, “What is going
remodeling or building new, you’re making
to bring property and home values
an investment in the community. To
in Jefferson City up?” The answer is
maximize that investment, it’s essential
resounding: investment in education.
that you use local professionals who know Mid-Missouri well.
“It is so important to what we all do to have a good school system,” says Hines. “If
“I always stress shopping local,” says
companies are coming in and not seeing a
Chris Gates, of Kolb Properties. “There’s
strong school system, they’re going to go to
a value in sitting across a desk from your
Columbia. We’re going to lose them.”
—Chris Schrimpf, Hawthorn Bank 84 | March/April 2017
—Chris Gates, Kolb Properties
—Christina Bush, Jefferson Bank
Leave It to the Pros Another resounding conclusion throughout this conversation? Trust your professionals. “We are really blessed in this community that we have incredible professionals that are trustworthy and do say what they mean and mean what they say,” says Gentry.
“Know your goals and trust the professionals.” — Tina Davis, Designs by Tina
These 12 professionals, and more that weren’t represented here, build, sell, insure, and protect the homes and businesses of Jefferson City every day. Their biggest concerns, aside from the day to day challenges of business, are with people trying to be their own contractors. No matter how knowledgeable or capable you may be or
may think you are, there is always a chance of injury, damage, or other liabilities. If you’re attempting to manage a build yourself and something happens, you alone are liable. Instead, take advantage of the vast experience and expertise of our local professionals. Even if costs may be a bit higher, you’ll be saving in the long
“Get professionals involved early on and have realistic schedule and budget expectations.”
“Insurance is not just a premium. Know what you’re paying for.”
— Jason Otke, Dick Otke Construction
— Tony Porter, Tony Porter Agency, American Family Insurance Jefferson City Magazine | 85
run. “Try to avoid the ‘penny wise, pound foolish’ mentality,” says Gentry. “Communication and building relationships with your professionals are so important,” says Davis. “If you are willing to take that risk of building a home or business and you feel good about your professional, you are ultimately going to get to know someone who is building your home or commercial project. You’re going to establish a very intimate relationship with that person. If you already don’t feel good up front, you shouldn’t be working with them.” “I tell my clients all the time, ‘If you can’t trust me, we need to stop right now and you need to go find someone you trust,’” says Schaeperkoetter. So choose a professional you trust — one that has what McMichael calls “with-itness.” Someone with with-it-ness is willing to do everything they can to get you what you need. They are the ones who give you their cell number, they are the ones who are attentive, and they are the ones who you can build a relationship and trust with. So once again: Take advantage of the skilled and experienced professionals that care about Jefferson City as much as you do. They build our local businesses and they are our local businesses. Davis sums it up well. She says, “Whether you’re hiring a contractor, designer, electrician, whatever it is, you need to rely on the professionals to give you advice and steer you in the right direction, because we’ve seen what can happen and know how to deal accordingly.” 86 | March/April 2017
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Father Stephen Jones and Dr. Larry Linthacum believe Jeff City's future is brighter when schools work across public–private lines. by H E ATH ER FEELER photos by KEITH B ORG M EYER
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“We have an understanding that we are in this together. We may be two different school systems, but we are one town and one community.” – Father Stephen Jones
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Rendering of potential second Jefferson City high school
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lthough vastly different in many regards, Father Stephen Jones and Dr. Larry Linthacum share an easy camaraderie and the jovial spirit of old friends. It’s a working relationship built on trust and time together, but it’s also boosted by a bigger purpose: investing in education. It’s a shared vision taking shape right before our eyes. Jones, as president of Helias Catholic High School, started the new year off with a bang by opening the new addition to Helias’ main building, which includes a new main entrance, six science labs, a chapel, and choir and dance rooms. The old administration area is now a student success center, complete with a student lounge, computer lab, counselors, and campus ministers. Progress also continues down the hill on the new football and soccer fields, tennis courts, and locker room buildings, which they hope to have completed by late summer to be ready for the fall sports schedule. “Our goal is to provide the best experience for students who come here, both academically and spiritually,” says Jones. “We want to build a sense of pride and even get kids in elementary school excited about coming to Helias one day.” Linthacum is the Jefferson City Public Schools superintendent. Providing the best experience for students is also a top priority for JCPS, including more space and smaller class sizes at the high school level. JCPS has been working hard in community education about the upcoming bond and levy issue on the April ballot, which will fund construction on a second high school and completely modernize the current high school. It’s an investment today that the district hopes will pay dividends in the future. “The future of our community is about making a commitment to our educational system. This is a breakthrough opportunity for Jefferson City,” Linthacum says. “This will give our students an opportunity to reach their full potential. What better investment can we make? The return will be limitless.” With similar goals on the horizon, both Helias and JCPS understand the importance of strong collaboration with the community and with each other. “We have an understanding that we are in this together,” Jones says. “We may be two different school systems, but we are one town
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“Being a differencemaker in the lives of our kids is why this progress Rendering of potential Jefferson City High School remodel and one community. When the tide goes up, all the boats float to the top. When Helias goes up, JCPS goes up too, and when JCPS goes up, so does Helias. We both need each other.” The collaboration between the two schools goes beyond sharing a football field over the years; it also extends into academics. Students at Helias take classes, including career education and technical programs, at Nichols Career Center, but the classroom space at the center has shouldered the heavy overflow from Jefferson City High School in recent years. Linthacum says the addition of the second high school would allow JCPS to open up more space at the career center and provide additional learning opportunities for Helias and other schools in the surrounding communities. JCPS also provides resources for those kids in our community, including Helias students, who require special services like an individualized education plan, or IEP, for learning issues or other special needs. It’s an invaluable community resource. “We don’t have all the resources for kids with special needs, so to have the public schools assist us is a big help,” Jones notes. “Catholic school is for everybody, including those struggling academically. We’ve reached out in the last few years to families to let them know you don’t have to be a perfect student to find success here.” Finding success for kids in our community is both a passion and a calling for Jones and for Linthacum — it’s the foundation of the work they do every day. “We try to give every student hope for a better tomorrow. It’s why we exist,” Linthacum says. “Being a difference-maker in the lives
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is so important. It’s an investment, but it’s such an important one.”
– Dr. Larry Linthacum of our kids is why this progress is so important. It’s an investment, but it’s such an important one.” “A community is only as strong as its young people,” Jones concurs. “As a culture, we’ve devalued the process of forming young people, and we often push it off on someone else. It is everyone’s job. We have to be about that business for the greater good.”
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South The Blue Skillet serves Jefferson City traditional Georgia-style soul food. by M E G AN WHIT E H E A D photos by KE I T H B O R GM E Y E R
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GOURMET difficult to find something to suit your comfort food tastes. “My grandmother never used a recipe,” says Fefe. “She always cooked to taste, and now that’s how I cook. Sometimes sugar is sweeter than other times, sometimes salt is saltier than other times. If you follow a recipe step by step, it isn’t always going to taste the same.” Fefe served the City Magazine team fried chicken made in her great-grandmother’s 100-year-old skillet, fried catfish, candied yams, collard greens, and cornbread — all homemade on location. The Blue Skillet is located at 226 E. Dunklin St. and is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 12 to 5 p.m. (when she serves chitterlings), and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 573-635-6312 or email theblueskillet@gmail.com to place an order or arrange catering.
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In the Action Scene One brings black box theater to Jefferson City. by DAN I E L L E T O BA R | photos by A N D R E W RICH M ON D
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efferson City might not be a theater mecca of the U.S., but for a midsized city, we have a talented and growing arts scene, in performing arts particularly. With The Little Theatre, Capital City Players, and The Stained Glass Theater, there are plenty of options to choose from — but if you haven’t experienced Scene One Theatre, you’re missing one of Jefferson City’s most progressive theater experiences. So, what’s the hype? Another small theater, right? Wrong. Unbelievably wrong. Scene One is a black box theater. This type of theater is relatively new, having gained popularity in the 1960s and ’70s. The allure of a black box theatre is in both its simplicity and flexibility: as a blank, unadorned black room with a 100 | March/April 2017
level floor, the options are endless in both configuration and setting. Throughout one season, productions can be done in many distinctive ways, including “in the round,” where the audience surrounds the stage. In black box theatre, performers shine. The talent of actors takes center stage in a dramatic way when placed in the bare, small space. It requires a considerable amount of skill to engage the audience, but the expectation doesn’t stop with the actors. This intimate setting requires something of the audience too: imagination. This particular black box theater came to fruition in 2005, when Mark and Tracy Wegman found a home for their theater group on High Street in downtown Jefferson City, before moving this past year to a new home on East Capitol. Mark and Tracy
formed the theatre to bring a variety of work to Jefferson City, but Mark said an important part of Scene One’s mission is “to create a space where people who enjoy writing plays could perform things that they had written.” The plays aren’t your mainstream works. The theater’s season schedule could be described as many things — avant-garde, thought-provoking, alternative, humorous, socially aware. The progressive and sometimes absurd list of plays at Scene One is easily seen by glancing at their season lineup. Works range from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a glam rock musical about a rock goddess who underwent a botched sex change operation, to the classic drama “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” This might seem a little unusual, but it’s just another reason locals love attending Scene One.
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Theater has always been a source of entertainment but also a source of learning and understanding – of sharing the ups and downs of the human condition whether humorous, humiliating, or heartwarming.
(Top) “Time Stands Still” by Donald Margulies, 2016. Actors from left: Kelsie Slaughter (seated), Terry Schoonover (standing), Dan Zaiger (standing), Megan Wadley (seated). (Bottom) The cast of “Evil Dead: The Musical”, 2016 Jefferson City Magazine | 101
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“Fools” by Neil Simon, 2016. Actors from left: John Wells, Courtney LeCure, Mary Jo LaCorte Longtime patron DeAnne Rickabaugh says “the depth and breadth” of the plays is what stands out. She jokes, “Where else are you going to have Neil Simon plays next to ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ next to a one-man rendition of ‘Hamlet’? No other venue within a decent drive can do that.” In today’s world, I would argue that venues like Scene One are more important than ever. Theater has always been a source of entertainment, but also a source of learning and understanding — of sharing the ups and downs of the human condition, whether humorous, humiliating, or heartwarming. The best way to describe what Scene One brings to our community is enrichment. It enriches by challenging us to think and engage both in and out of the theater, with audience members, playwrights, 102 | March/April 2017
and actors alike. Thanks to Scene One, local playwrights can see their work performed alongside playwrights from across the country. One of Scene One’s biggest crowdpleasers is its seasonal “short attention span theatre,” where various playwrights and directors show off their work in a series of 10-minute plays. Mel and Rita Kallal have been loyal fans for over three years. Mel says, “We attend all of the theaters in town, but Scene One is our No. 1 choice.” The venue first convinced the couple to try it, but the intimacy between the actors and audience kept them coming. “It just rounds out the theater scene in a way that even cities a good bit larger than Jefferson City don’t have,” Mel says. When I asked Mark if he could share any moments that reinforced why he and
Tracy had decided to start Scene One, his emotion was immediately evident — he got the “warm fuzzies” just thinking about it. He says there were countless moments throughout the years, “When we put together a night of short attention span theater and all the work that goes into it . . . knowing that it’s something that we created from scratch.” About their tagline: “Theatre that’s bully.” When Scene One first formed, a friend of Mark’s, Matt Connor, drew a logo for the theatre that happened to resemble the one and only Teddy Roosevelt; the Teddy character inspired the catchphrase to be. “Bully” was one of the former president’s favorite exclamations, meaning “excellent” or “superb.” As faithful patrons can attest, the tagline couldn’t be a better fit.
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PLAN AHEAD. This is the most important factor in planning a great vacation. Planning ahead of time is essential to acquire all the proper travel documents and get good deals on flights and accommodations. It also allows time to plan those things that might be otherwise forgotten. Hellmann says, “I’ve planned a family holiday in Europe where I had to coordinate their rental car (maps and car seats included), lodging, and activities for a family of four.” For complicated trips like this, or for group travel, allowing extra time to plan is essential. Hellmann once planned a group trip with four couples and five countries in seven days. You can imagine the planning that went into such a jam-packed trip — between train schedules and sightseeing tours, it was hard to coordinate. Hellmann says: “The success was in managing the 106 | March/April 2017
details so they could see everything they wanted. It was a quick trip, but they loved the pace and how smoothly it went off.”
INCLUDE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Whether it’s scuba diving or a character dinner at Disney World or even a historic tour, make sure to include unique activities in your itinerary. Popular activities fill up quickly, so booking in advance is necessary if you really want to build those lasting memories. That brings up yet another reason to plan ahead: hidden fees. Two detestable words to any budget-conscious traveler. Berard says the best way to avoid extra fees tacked onto your bill is to include as many meals and activities as possible in advance. This is exactly the reason that all-inclusive resorts are in such high demand—at first glance, it might look a bit more expensive, but in reality, you’re paying for the activities you’d go for anyway. You’re just paying up front and all at once.
PACK SMART. Don’t forget the necessities, of course, like comfortable shoes and sunscreen. If you’re headed abroad, don’t forget to pack a water bottle; in countries around the world, water isn’t free at restaurants, and buying bottled water can get expensive while sightseeing on those hot summer days. (If you want a little more bang for your buck, beer is actually cheaper than water in a few European countries.) Try getting a collapsible water bottle to save that ever-so-important space and weight in your baggage. And
speaking of baggage, air travel has changed dramatically in the last few years. Airlines are cutting down on amenities for economy class travelers and, unfortunately, that includes carry-on baggage size, in-flight entertainment, and food. It’s always a smart idea to pack snacks and drinks, as well as entertainment, for any flights. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a novice just diving into the world of airfares and all-inclusives, planning a trip can be overwhelming. As technology advances and competition increases, so do options for travelers, and with that comes stress and anxiety. You have countless choices in transportation, accommodation, and excursions. And even if you’ve sifted through all the options and found something worthwhile, who’s to say it’s legitimate or worth the money? Here’s where the travel agent comes in. Travel agents take the skeleton of your dream trip — dates, location, and interests — and screen all the information out there to find the proper fit for you. Most travel agents don’t charge a fee for services other than booking round-trip airfare. Even for the “do-it-yourself ” traveler, there’s no reason to be bogged down by details when time could be better spent relaxing. There’s only one question left: Where to? Berard says: “One of the most popular destinations now is Alaska. River cruises in Europe are also popular, and we’re even starting to see river cruises in the United States.” So go ahead. Start planning that vacation you’ve been dreaming about.
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PYSK TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My wife, Amy, and I have been married for 23 years. We met when we were 14 at Camp Windermere at the Lake of the Ozarks. We have four daughters: Brooke, 19, attends Missouri State; Anna, 16, is a sophomore at JCHS; Madeline, 14, and Grace, 12, attend Lewis and Clark Middle School. I also have two dogs. My daughters are very strong, intelligent, confident women, just like their mother. PLEASE LIST YOUR EDUCATION: I grew up in Raymore, Missouri, where I attended Raymore-Peculiar High School. I then attended Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, Missouri, on a baseball scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in sports management. FAVORITE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND WHY: Young Life has had such a positive impact on my family. I admire the organization for helping young people develop the skills, assets, and attitudes to reach their full God-given potential. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM GOALS AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY? It was daunting to follow a director who successfully led this department for 33 years, Bill Lockwood. He’s an exemplary leader who gifted me a strong department with a talented and dedicated staff. I made it my objective early on to carry the positive momentum he shaped and will continue to encourage higher quality programming and park experiences. My big short-term goal is to plan an exciting and successful grand opening for our new Lincoln University and Jefferson City Parks and Recreation multipurpose center. Another short-term goal currently underway is repositioning and revitalizing our community foundation. Our goal is to ensure access to our programs and services to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. My major long-term goal is to work with our commission, staff, and community to launch a comprehensive master plan for the Parks, Recreation
and Forestry Department. The master plan will provide a road map for planning and managing our parks, sports venues, facilities, and overall assets to ensure proper stewardship of the resources entrusted to us by our community. HOW DO YOU HOPE TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY WITH YOUR ROLE? I take very seriously the important community service role we have in Parks and Recreation. We know the opening of the multipurpose center, the repositioning of our foundation, and the completion of a master plan will strategically position our department to serve more kids, more families, and more seniors in our community and develop collaborations with kindred community partners. TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE NEW JEFFERSON CITY WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT THE CITY’S WORKING ON WITH LINCOLN UNIVERSITY. This center will be a compelling force for good for our community. It has the unique opportunity to serve our greater Jefferson City community and the university community and become the focal point for collaborations, community partners, and community unity for an exciting future. BIGGEST CAREER OBSTACLE YOU’VE HAD TO OVERCOME: When I became the director of the YMCA in Brookfield, Missouri, I had spent a few years as a sports and fitness programmer and was ready to advance my career. I was 26 when I was offered the job in Brookfield, and I knew that if I didn’t do well, I would be finding a new career. It was a tremendous challenge because there was no physical YMCA — there was just a little bit of seed money and a free office in a bank building. We started completely from scratch. The community supported it tremendously, and within five years we raised over $2 million in a community with a population of 5,000. FAVORITE PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON: I love a good woodworking project. Lately, since we purchased a 100-year-old
house here, I thought now would be the best time to restore all of my grandpa’s old woodworking machines from the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s. It has been great to spend a weekend afternoon in my basement restoring them to their former glory. My grandpa is the one that got me into woodworking. LAST BOOK YOU READ: “Hero of the Empire: The Making of Winston Churchill” by Candice Millard. FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Parks and Recreation” – obviously. Ron Swanson is the director I aspire to be and my spirit animal. “Breaking Bad” is my favorite drama. The moral and ethical questions raised in that show are mindblowing to me. FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: A good steak. Weber Meat Market here in Jefferson City has been the best. They’ve even been able to get me my favorite cut, the hanger steak, which most butchers keep for themselves. SECRET ASPIRATION: To be a rock star — more specifically, a younger, angrier Bono. SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: Theodore Roosevelt. He was a man’s man. He experienced great success and great loss, he lived on the range, he got shot delivering a speech and then finished it, he started a political party, he explored an unknown river in the Amazon. He was a terribly imperfect person, but he did what he thought was right and he kept doing it. He was also one of the very first people to understand the value of setting aside land for conservation. WHAT IS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW? I don’t know if I would consider it fun, but I get my eyebrows waxed. Consider it a result of living with five females. It’s an activity we can do together. Jefferson City Magazine | 109
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Before he became interested in home brewing, Paul’s curiosity was sparked by his experience with craft beers. Although there’s some dispute over the true definition, a craft beer is basically a beer that’s not brewed by one of the megabrewery corporations and has its own distinct flavor — beers that are available at places like Prison Brews, in Jefferson City, and Columbia’s Flat Branch Pub. At these places, Paul would get a flight of beer, which is five to seven small samples of different varieties. “When you don’t know — if you’ve never had a beer before — just don’t order a Guinness,” Paul says. “You don’t order that dark coffee, or what I call “crank-oil looking” beer, because that can be intimidating. It can be overwhelming because all the commercialized stuff you buy from Budweiser or Miller Lite is touted as light, cold, refreshing beer. Through his experimenting, Paul began to develop his palate. “I’d sample them all until I figured out ‘I kind of like this one,’ or ‘I do not like that,’” he says. “Then you start developing and acquiring a taste for
it, and I learned that I really liked ‘hoppy’ beers and IPAs,” or India pale ales. At times, Paul can sound like a beer historian, although he insists he’s not. Still, he offered this: “There’s a fun story behind the IPAs. When Britain still owned the Indian colony back in the 1700s, the British would ship their soldiers beer to drink. But by the time that beer got to India six months later, it was stale—it wasn’t good anymore. So they added extra hops to hide the skunky, nasty taste of the beer. That’s how it became the IPA .”
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Paul’s interest in home-brewing began to blossom when he was in his mid-20s. “One of my best friends started brewing his own beer,” Paul says, “and I talked about it and talked about it for a year.” Finally, Paul was given a beginner’s kit from his family for Christmas. “They said: ‘Here you go, Zach, we encourage you to brew your own beer,’” he says with a chuckle. Paul’s starter kit was called Mr. Beer (like Mr. Coffee, except with beer). Like most other hobbies, you can spend as much or as little as you want on home brewing. When you Google home brewing kits, for example, the first options that pop-up range in price from $49.99 to $1,999.99. If you choose the latter, we know this much about you: You really like beer, and you probably have too much money. The recipe doesn’t always call for an ice-cold finished product — some beers are better at room temperature because it develops more flavor, Paul says: “In America, we think beer has to be cold . . . you want a cold, refreshing beer, and that’s been in our advertising the last 40 years. Jefferson City Magazine | 113
T H E M A N PA G E But the guys who are really into beer and brewing their own know that not every beer is good when it’s cold.” Has Paul ever met a beer he didn’t like? “Some people get really creative and exotic and use different types of peppers, including jalapeño, for different notes,” Paul says, “and I’m not into that. Just like with chili. I can appreciate a good chili, but I don’t want something that’s going to burn my tail off.” His first batch was a Mexican-style beer. “It wasn’t that great,” he says. “But a lot of it’s because you buy a Corona, and your expectations are for it to be similar to that. But, of course, it was brewed differently with a different process. You’re not going to have the same result.” As a novice, Paul still follows recipes to the letter — no tweaking and no extra dash of this or that. “The challenging part is that you have to keep it at a constant temperature,” he says. “Each beer is slightly different, but you don’t want it to get too warm, because the yeast will over-activate and it will be ready before you’re ready to pull it out. On the other end, if it’s too cold, your yeast won’t be active enough and the beer’s not going to have enough carbonation.” The standard home batch makes about five gallons, which you ferment in the vehicle that comes with the kit. Paul’s was a five-gallon bucket with a spigot on the side that he kept between 65 and 70 degrees in his bedroom closet. “You don’t want any additional light to go into it, either,” he says. It sits for 30 to 60 days to let the yeast activate, allow fermentation, and give the alcohol time to be distributed evenly. Paul’s second effort was a Pilsner, which would be more like a Miller Lite. “It turned out okay,” he says, “but it didn’t have the taste I was expecting a Pilsner to have. Essentially, it’s a science experiment, and you have to play around and practice with it. If the temperature fluctuates just enough, it can make a huge difference in the outcome of your product.” Then it’s that time: the finished product. This brew’s for you, courtesy of Zach Paul. Enjoy. 114 | March/April 2017
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STILL KICKIN’ IT
Golden Years Nick Monaco continues to work after “retirement.” by M E G AN WH IT E H E A D | photos by JE N N Y SM ITH
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In Law Law school is no walk in the park, to be sure. Add to that a nearly full-time job and a family to support and many people wouldn’t come through the experience intact. Enter Nick Monaco. While at law school at MU, Monaco was hired (unbeknownst to the dean, who didn’t allow law students to have jobs), to work at the Missouri State Penitentiary as a caseworker. At $1.50 an hour, Monaco interviewed 40 inmates a week. On top of this, thanks to the time he spent studying in the Supreme Court library, he was hired at $5 a month to shelve the books left behind at the prison by lawyers and judges. “I made a more comfortable living than most, and without the knowledge of the dean,” he jokes. Monaco was eventually hired by the state of Missouri as an assistant to the Division of Insurance general counsel, but he knew he’d have to pass the bar exam before he could advance any further in his career. Monaco graduated after three years and, like most, was nervous about the results of the bar. On September 16, 1958, the Jefferson City Magazine | 117
STILL KICKIN’ IT day he was to learn his results, he went to a baseball game with his co-workers. On his way home, he stopped by the Sinclair station, where Missouri River Regional Library now sits, and bought five gallons of gas for one dollar. After receiving the results (he passed), he celebrated with family and friends at Oscar’s Classic Diner, where the owner bought him a congratulatory beer.
It isn’t difficult to understand Monaco’s continued drive and energy.
Monaco officially retired in 2009, but during his “active” years at Inglish & Monaco, Monaco founded the Federation of Regulatory Counsel in 1988, a nationally recognized professional association of insurance regulatory lawyers with 62 members. He also founded the Missouri Insurance Attorneys Association.
In the Military At 14 years old, Monaco joined Christian Brothers College in order to join their Army JROTC program. He became a member of the United States Air Force while raising a family and working as a lawyer, and eventually became a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, remaining in the reserves for 28 years before retiring. He also was chosen to be in the Air War College Program by former congressman Ike Skelton and on
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the Congressional Selection Committee for admission to a military academy. Due to his military connection, Monaco orchestrated a major event for Jefferson City as vice president of the local Rotary chapter. In 1975, President Ford signed a bill allowing female admission into military academies. At the urging of Monaco, the announcement was made in Jefferson City. Along with several United States and military officials and major publications including the New York Times, nearly 600 people gathered outside the Baptist Building on High Street to hear the historic message.
In the City While working in law and the military, Monaco involved himself heavily in our community. A member and leader of several local boards and clubs, including
the Jefferson City Rotary Club, Boy Scouts, and the Chamber of Commerce, he has worked tirelessly to improve the city. As one of the founding board members and chosen legal counsel for the Jefferson City YMCA, Monaco was instrumental in the fundraising, site acquisition, and building of the Knowles and Firley YMCAs. In addition, Monaco has been involved with Historic City of Jefferson as a board member (and the HCJ Foundation as president) and the Jefferson City Development Association. Monaco and his late wife, Mildred, always maintained an interest in restoring historic homes in Jefferson City. 1122 Moreau Dr., known as Vineyard Place, was built by Missouri Governor John Edwards in 1849, but was not completed until 1964, when it was purchased and restored by Mr. and Mrs. Monaco; Elmer Goldhammer, contractor; Hurst John, architect; and Schwartz Interiors. During restoration, a tunnel was discovered in the basement — it’s now known to have been used as part of the Underground Railroad. The home is a designated Local Landmark of the City of Jefferson. Though it’s now Monaco’s office, the Monroe House was built in 1879 to be the Monroe House Hotel. The building contains three floors with 43 rooms. The firm is now run by his daughter, Anne Warren. This Monroe House restoration was also led by contractor Elmer Goldhammer and is on the National Register of Historic Places. 624 E. Capitol Ave., known as the Lester Parker Mansion, was built in 1905 by Lester S. Parker, of L. S. Parker Shoe Company. Monaco restored that home as well, in 2007, and it also made the National Register of Historic Places. With a busy life filled with work, family, and community involvement, it isn’t difficult to understand Monaco’s continued drive and energy. He continues to serve on boards, make plans to restore more historic homes, and generally think of ways to make Jefferson City thrive.
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Appreciating Beginnings Historic City of Jefferson works to identify and award JCMO’s historic buildings. by L AU R E N SAB L E F R E IM A N | photos by JEN N Y A N D TON Y SM ITH
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hen Laura Ward moved to Jefferson City with her family 17 years ago, they settled into a historic 1903 American Foursquare home on the west end of town. After restoring that property and enjoying the fruits of their labor, they again took the leap into restoration; five years ago, Ward and her family purchased and restored a vacant Italianate home from 1868. “I grew up in an 1852 house in St. Louis and I’ve always had a passion for historic homes,” Ward says. “And when I moved here, I got involved in the preservation movement due to the demolitions that were occurring.” After joining Historic City of Jefferson, a nonprofit organization that seeks to make preservation a viable focus for the future of Jefferson City, Ward served as both vice president and secretary of the organization. She also served on Jefferson City’s Historic Preservation Commission for six years before becoming a city councilperson, where she could take a more active role in city affairs and Jefferson City’s historic preservation movement. Today, with the support of the city and Historic City of Jefferson, Jefferson City’s preservation movement has taken off. Renovated and repurposed structures have sprouted in historic neighborhoods and business districts throughout Jefferson City. Since 2008, Historic City of Jefferson has recognized 53 properties with The Golden Hammer Award, which recognizes structures that are at least 50 years old, are within city limits, and have had exterior work completed in the past five years that does not detract from the structure’s historic integrity.
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“We’ve recognized all types of structures, from businesses that were once thriving, or are still thriving, to more stately homes to modest homes, like little bungalows,” Ward says. “We believe it’s unique that all these types of structures exist in the city.” From May through October of each year, the Golden Hammer Award committee, composed of Ward and six other members, names a monthly Golden Hammer Award winner. During a special recognition ceremony, Historic City of Jefferson presents each winner with a certificate, a business card holder with a golden hammer and engraved brass plate, and a sign for the front lawn that designates the property as a Golden Hammer Award winner. The property owner typically opens the property for a tour following the ceremony, and the News Tribune features each winner in a monthly story. In addition, the Golden Hammer committee’s historian presents each property owner with extensive background research on the property compiled from the review of old records and phone directories from the state archives, a project that requires hours of meticulous research. “For a lot of our recipients, that’s very beneficial to them and that’s what they like,” Ward says. “They’ve restored a property but might not know all the historical background, and it takes a lot of time to research.” Since she first moved to Jefferson City, Ward says residents and business owners have developed a strong awareness of what historic preservation can provide to a city, as well as the negative impact that vacant and abandoned structures have on the economy.
PA S T T I M E S “Vacant and abandoned properties have presented a difficult challenge in our community,” Ward says. “Evidence shows that neglected, abandoned properties lower surrounding property values, increase crime, impede population growth, and impose cost burdens on local governments. We have witnessed these outcomes in our community. So anytime one of these abandoned properties is restored, it not only protects our history, but it also revitalizes our neighborhoods, helps our economy, increases property values, and improves residents’ quality of life.” The Golden Hammer Award has also honored historic buildings for adaptive reuse, a trend that Ward says is becoming attractive across the country and is starting to catch on locally. Through adaptive reuse, a developer can give, say, an old factory building renewed life by converting it to things like apartments or condo units.
“It’s a change in the original use of the building by adapting to meet current needs,” Ward says. “We currently have a historic structure on the riverfront that was originally built to house trollies and then became a power plant. After being vacant for years, a group of individuals restored it and created a beautiful events center along with a bike shop.” As she gears up for another exciting Golden Hammer Award season, Ward says that the work of preserving and enhancing the architectural character of downtown Jefferson City shows the pride that the city and its residents have for the past as well as the future. “Bringing these historic structures back, which are soaked in history for the unique roles that they have had in our community, displays that we’re respectful of our city’s humble beginnings,” Ward says. “Our historic city has so much going for it.
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PA S T T I M E S Our downtown’s beautiful architecture has been gracing High Street for over 100 years, which helps to make it a beautiful destination and a thriving historic business district. The vitality of our downtown and east end business district makes a big statement about our community’s pride, values, and overall quality of life.” The Golden Hammer Award committee actively searches for nominations but also accepts nominations from neighbors, property owners, and the community-at-large. A nomination form can be found at historiccityofjefferson.org.
615 E. Capitol Ave., honoring John and Shelley Pervinich
1121 Lee St., honoring Jami and Shannon Wade
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“Anytime one of these abandoned properties is restored, it not only protects our history, but it also revitalizes our neighborhoods, helps our economy, increases property values, and improves residents’ quality of life.” — Laura Ward
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ABOUT TOWN
Moments of Magic Emceed by Debra Walker and Rod Smith and hosted by the Special Learning Center, a United Way agency, Moments of Magic is a gala reception and show highlighting and honoring the talents of SLC children. photos by Brooklynne Propes
Dawn, Ruth, Jeff, and Rory Overbey
Rod Smith and Debra Walker
Kelsie and Sophia Backues
Isabelle Mutert
Princeton Reid and Wendi Chambers
Michelle Caywood, Sydnee Kliethermes, Bentley Thomas, Isabelle, Dianne, and Tyler Luebbert
Bridget and Austin Hillman
Gary, Joyce, and Isablle Mutert
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Mid-Missouri Heart Ball The ball is held to recognize the work of donors and volunteers of American Heart Association – Missouri. An evening of celebration, dinner, dancing, and fundraising, the event also honored the 2017 Heart Child of the Year, 3-year-old Cooper Browner who survived open heart surgery and heart transplant. Ron Allen, Irene Tergin, Brenda Chick, and Joan Firley
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Jimmy Kay Sanders, Dr. Jack Sanders, and Nancy Fields
Zach Paul, Meghan Lane, and Rod Smith
Carrie Tergin, Dr. J.P. and Kristen McAleer
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ABOUT TOWN
JCMG New Providers Reception Jefferson Bank hosted a cocktail reception to welcome Jefferson City Medical Group’s new providers and administrative members. photos by Emily Mantle
Callie Young, Jayne Dunkmann, Kacey Young, Renee Duenckel, and Christina Busch
Henry Howell, Bethany Brooks, Ken Brooks, Gretchen Ihms, and Allyson Ihms
Mark Johnson, Jason and Keri Wright Raymond and Louise Hune and Dr. Chandra Prasad Hal Gibbs, Dr. George Carr, Scott and Libby Pool, and Ana Carr
Troy Lambert, Dr. Nancy Howe, and Dr. Hildegard Emslander
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ABOUT TOWN
Chamber Gala The annual Chamber of Commerce Gala and Awards Ceremony is held to honor the outgoing chairman of the board, retiring board members, officers, and division and committee chairmen. The William W. Quigg Leadership Award, the Chamber Meritorious Award, and the Chairman’s Award are presented.
Shelly Schwartz, Mindy and Carl Sweezer, and Dottie Bemboom
Beth Worsham and Larry Linthacum
Jeff Hoelscher, Mary Telthorst, Melinda Ridenhour, Donna Seidel, Kristi Campbell, Mike Sapp, and Sam Bushman
Tim and Rachel Hronick, Father Stephen and Kerri Jones
Ronna Tresslar and Mike Gizzo
Renee Reuter, Kristina Aust, Marlo Bolinger, and Kala Kelly (Busch’s Florist)
Mobile Pantry Press Conference The United Way of Central Missouri, the United Way of Central Missouri Foundation, and their partner agency, The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, are teaming up for a new project in order to feed more hungry people. The United Way of Central Missouri will gift a new mobile pantry truck to The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri to bring food to those in need.
Claudia Kehoe, Ann Littlefield, and Ann Bax
Kathy Yeager, Kevin Hilley, Eden Dietle, John Marsh, Matt Sharp, DeWaldon Frazier, and Justin Thomas
provided by Amber Gibler Dan Kemna, Ann Bax, and Scott Kliethermes
United Way, United Way Foundation, and The Food Bank staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and supporters.
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CITY’S J E F F E R S O N
Arts, Food & Entertainment BEST APPETIZERS
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BEST DESSERT 1st Place: Arris’ Bistro, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arrisbistro.com
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2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, bandanasbbq.com
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216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com 2nd Place: Arris’ Bistro, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arrisbistro.com BEST BAR
BEST BAR
2nd Place: Dunn Bros Coffee, 3218 W. Edgewood Dr., No. 1300, Jefferson City, 573-893-5303, dunnbrothers.com
BEST BREAKFAST 1st Place: Oscar’s Classic Diner, 2118 Schotthill Woods Dr., Jefferson City, 573-659-0006, oscarsclassicdiner.com 2nd Place: Mel’s Country Cafe, 2421 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-9115, melscountrystylecafe.com BEST BURGER 1st Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751
2nd Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz BEST FRENCH FRIES 1st Place: McDonald’s, 1918 Jefferson St., 573635-3903; 724 W. Stadium Blvd., 573-6345899; 815 Eastland Dr., 573-636-9991; 3124 S. Ten Mile Dr., 573-893-4921, mcmissouri.com 2nd Place: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2103 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-556-5571, freddysusa.com BEST FRIED CHICKEN 1st Place: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 1550 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-1603, showmelees.com 2nd Place: Steve’s Family Style Restaurant, 8705 State Route C, Lohman, 573-782-0102
2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
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573-644-9999
215 E. High St., Jefferson City
2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com BEST BARBECUE 1st Place: Lutz’s BBQ, Wildwood Shopping Center, 3505 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-4227, lutzbbq.com
BEST CHARITY 1st Place: United Way of Central Missouri, 205 Alameda Dr., Jefferson City, 573-636-4100, unitedwaycemo.org 2nd Place: Samaritan Center, 1310 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7776, midmosamaritan.org BEST COFFEE 1st Place: Yanis Coffee Zone, 130 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-761-4277, yaniscoffeezone.blogspot.com
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST HAPPY HOUR
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215 E. High St., Jefferson City 2nd Place: Spectators Sports Bar & Billiards, 232 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-632-9700, spectatorsjeffcity.com
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CITY'S BEST / ARTS, FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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BEST ITALIAN FOOD
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216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
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216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
573-634-2988
216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
2nd Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. Edgewood Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, theoldbrickhousedeli.com
BEST MILKSHAKE 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz
2nd Place: Alexandro’s Restaurant, 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtgs.com
BEST SANDWICH 1st Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. Edgewood Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, the oldbrickhousedeli.com
2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1730 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com
BEST PLACE TO CATCH LIVE MUSIC 1st Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-893-2800, themissionjc.com
2nd Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com
BEST PLACE FOR ICE CREAM 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz 2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1730 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com
2nd Place: Spectators Sports Bar & Billiards, 232 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-632-9700, spectatorsjeffcity.com BEST PIZZA 1st Place: Arris’ Pizza, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com
2nd Place: Jefferson City Sub Shop, 1902 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-659-8181 BEST SEAFOOD 1st Place: Red Lobster, 3519 Country Club Dr., Jefferson City, 573-635-6737, redlobster.com
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573-634-2988
216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
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573-634-2988
216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
573-636-6999
1931 W. Main St., Jefferson City, westmainpizzajcmo.com
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2nd Place: El Jimador, 2930 W. Edgewood Dr., Jefferson City 573-638-0232, eljimadormexrestaurant.com BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH
BEST STEAK
BEST RESTAURANT
1st
573-636-9100
Wildwood Shopping Center, 3545 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, longhornsteakhouse.com
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216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
573-634-2988
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2nd Place: The Grand Cafe, 107 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-7842, grandcafejc.com
2415 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, coltonssteakhouse.com
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BEST SUSHI 1st Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0095 2nd Place: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr., Jefferson City, 573-634-8578, fujisteakhousejeffersoncity.com
BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP 1st place (tie): Snob Shop Exchange, 211 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-616-1006
BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP (TIE)
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2nd place: Stieferman Heating Co., 3526 Rock Ridge Road, Jefferson City, 573-635-3547, lennoxdealer.com BEST HOME FURNISHING STORE 1st place: JC Mattress Factory & Furniture, 4725 Horner Road, Jefferson City, 573-893-8361, jcmattressonline.com
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573-659-7446
722 A Jefferson St., Jefferson City ksconsignmentshop.weebly.com 2nd place: The Xchange Boutique, 830 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5239, thexchangeboutique.com BEST FLORIST 1st place: River City Florist, 212 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3737, rivercityflorist.net 2nd place: Busch’s Florist, 620 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-636-7113, buschsflorist.com
2nd place: Missouri Boulevard. Antique Mall, 1415 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-5636 BEST BANQUET FACILITY 1st place: Capital Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 415 W. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-635-1234, capitolplazajeffersoncity.com 2nd place: The Millbottom, 400 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-690-6400, millbottom.com
BEST GROCERY STORE
BEST GROCERY STORE
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2nd place: Schaefer House, 618 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER 1st place: Longfellow’s Garden Center, 12007 Lookout Trail, Centertown, 573-584-9611, longfellowsgarden.com 2nd place: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 3441 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-2400, lowes.com BEST PAINT AND BODY SHOP 1st place: Xtreme Body & Paint, 1007 Lomo Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-8722, xtremebodyandpaint.com 2nd place: Fischer Body Shop, 2816 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3154, fischerbodyshop.com BEST PEST CONTROL COMPANY
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573-893-2505
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BEST BEER SELECTION
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573-644-9999
215 E. High St., Jefferson City
2nd place: Gerbes, 2101 Scotthill Woods Dr., Jefferson City, 573-659-3600 / 2805 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-3111 gerbes.com BEST HAIR SALON 1st place: Super Hair, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-4244 2nd place: Haute Salon, 112 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7476, hautesalonjc.com BEST HEATING AC
2nd place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com BEST CATERER 1st place: Argyle Catering Company, 168 Walnut St., Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com 2nd place: Revel Catering & Events, 102 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-0023, reveljcmo.com
BEST HEATING AC
573-896-4868
190 N. Greenway Dr., Holts Summit stevespestcontrol.com 2nd place: Art’s Pest Control, 429 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3299, artspestcontrol.com BEST PHARMACY 1st place: Whaley’s Pharmacy, Inc., 1431 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-6343606 / 630 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573- 636-3733 / 3526 Amazonas, Jefferson City, 573- 659-0650, whaleysrx.com 2nd place: JCMG Pharmacy, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-556-7780, jcmg.org
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573-893-3131
217 Commerce Dr., Jefferson City woodmanengineering.com
BEST PLACE FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES 1st place: JCMG Laser & Vein Center, 2511 W. Edgewood Dr., Jefferson City, 573-761-5277, jcmglaser.com
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2nd place: Riversong Spa and Salon, 109 W. Ashley St., Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com
573-659-7546
BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE ON HIM 1st place: Dick’s Sporting Goods, 739 Stoneridge Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-5565602, stores.dickssportinggoods.com
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751 W. Stadium Blvd. Suite C., Jefferson City newskinsations.com BEST PLACE FOR FINE JEWELRY 1st place: The Blue Diamond, 1803 Missouri Blvd. Suite A, Jefferson City, 573-634-4241, thebluediamond.com 2nd place: Kas A Designs, 308 W. Dunklin St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8198, kasadesigns.com BEST PLACE FOR FRIENDLY BANKING
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238 Madison St., Jefferson City centralbank.net 2nd place: Jefferson Bank, 700 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0800, jefferson-bank.com
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751 W. Stadium Blvd. Suite C., Jefferson City newskinsations.com BEST PLACE FOR UNIQUE GIFTS 1st place: Uniquely Rose Boutique, 704 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7172 2nd place: Southbank Gift Company, 110 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-659-4438, southbankgifts.com BEST PLACE FOR WOMEN’S FASHIONS 1st place: Saffee’s Fashions, 227 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4512, saffees.com
BEST PLACE ONLY LOCALS KNOW ABOUT 1st place: Ecco Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751
2nd place: Samuel’s Tuxedo & Gifts, 236 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com
2nd place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., 573-634-4444, machensfordcapitalcity.com
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2nd place: Capital Region Healthplex, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-5614, sbchealthplex.crmc.org BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
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2nd place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
BEST PLACE FOR MEN’S FASHIONS 1st place: Dillard’s, 3600 Country Club Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-4497, dillards.com
BEST PLACE FOR SINGLES TO MEET
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT 1st place: YMCA, 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9530 / 3507 Amazonas Dr., Jefferson City, 573-761-9532 / 424 Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9531, jcymca.org
2nd place: Kohl’s, 715 Stoneridge Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-3488, kohls.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR 1st place: Riley Auto Group, 2033 Christy Dr., Jefferson City, 573-634-2324 / 2105 Christy Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-3100, goriley.com
BEST PLACE FOR SINGLES TO MEET
2nd place:Dillard’s, 3600 Country Club Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-4497, dillards.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR 1st place: Riley Auto Group, 2033 Christy Dr., Jefferson City, 573-634-2324 / 2105 Christy Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-3100, goriley.com
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103 W. High St., Jefferson City gocentraltravel.com 2nd Place: Classic Travel and Tours, 1025 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4881, classictravel.org BEST WATER TREATMENT 1st place: EcoWater Systems, 2105 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, 573-636-3800, ecowater.com
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215 E. High St., Jefferson City 2nd place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial Ave., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955 BEST PLACE FOR SPA SERVICES 1st place: Riversong Spa and Salon, 109 W. Ashley St., Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com
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BEST PLACE TO BUY SHOES 1st place: American Shoe, 221 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8313, americanshoeinc.com 2nd place: Shoe Carnival, 3535 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-659-0620, shoecarnival.com BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE ON HER 1st place: Uniquely Rose Boutique, 704 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7172
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573-634-2900 2527 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City culligan.com
BEST WINE SELECTION 1st place: Abiy's International Wine, Capital Plaza West, 3702 W. Truman Blvd. Suite 205, Jefferson City, 573-893-3299
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CITY’S J E F F E R S O N
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3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City hy-vee.com
People BEST ACCOUNTANT 1st Place: Terry Seabaugh, Advanced Tax & Accounting Service, 517 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-638-0195
2nd Place: Wayne Bernskoetter, Wayne Bernskoetter Construction, 3408 Route M, Jefferson City, 573-635-2095, wbbuilds.com
2nd Place: Sen. Mike Kehoe, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-751-2076, senate.mo.gov
BEST CHEF 1st Place: Johnny Graham, Revel Catering & Events, 102 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-0023, reveljcmo.com
BEST ESTHETICIAN 1st Place: Heather Mortimer, Riversong Spa & Salon, 109 W. Ashley St., Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com
2nd Place: Ryan Davis, Argyle Catering Company, 168 Walnut, Argyle, 573-6801144, argylecatering.com BEST CHIROPRACTOR 1st Place: Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 3121 Emerald Ln. Ste. 1000, Jefferson City, 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com
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JUDITH BRENNEKE CPA, PC
DR. TANNER COLEMAN
513 Osage Bend Rd., Jefferson City jbrennekecpa.com
1515 E. High St., Jefferson City colemanfamilychiro.com
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BEST DENTIST
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573-635-0327
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751 W. Stadium Blvd. Suite C, Jefferson City newskinsations.com
2nd Place: Dr. James Luetkemeyer, Capitol Eye Care, Inc., 1705 Christy Dr., No.101, Jefferson City, 573-635-0115, capitoleyecarelasik.com BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR 1st Place: Frank Burkhead, Burkhead & Associates, LLC, 600 E. Capitol Ave., No. 1, Jefferson City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com 2nd Place: Kelly Kruse, Edward Jones, 1428 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-634-1428, edwardjones.com
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BEST ACCOUNTANT
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BEST INSURANCE AGENT/AGENCY
913 Leslie Blvd., 913A, Jefferson City riverbenddentistry.com
215 E. High St., Jefferson City
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2nd Place: Dr. Jason Dunville, 3237 W. Truman Blvd., No. 201, Jefferson City, 573-635-2571, dunvillesmiles.com
CHRISTOPHER LEUCKEL
573-635-1600
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RONNA TRESSLAR
573-634-2988
216 Madison St., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com
BEST BUILDER 1st Place: Scott Schaeperkoetter, Signature Homes of Jefferson City, Inc., 226 Paradigm Dr., Jefferson City, 573-659-4663, signaturehomesjc.com
520 Dix Rd., Jefferson City agents.allstate.com
BEST DOCTOR 1st Place: Dr. Patrick Sporleder, SSM Health Medical Group, 3527 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-7979, ssmhealthmidmo.com 2nd Place: Alfred Johnson, JCMG Family Medicine & Pediatrics, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-5264, jcmg.org BEST ELECTED OFFICIAL 1st Place: Mayor Carrie Tergin, 320 E. McCarthy St., Jefferson City, 573-634-6410, jeffersoncitymo.gov
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573-634-2727
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BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER 1st Place: Casey Marsch, Mid-City Lumber, 118 Jaycee Dr., Jefferson City, 573-636-6183, midcitylumber.com
2nd Place: Chris Bryant, Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., 573-634-4444, machensfordcapitalcity.com
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY 1st Place: Warren Krech, Zimmer Radio Group, 3109 S. Ten Mile Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-5696, zimmercommunications.com
2nd Place (tie): Angie Zimmermann, Signature Homes of Jefferson City, Inc., 226 Paradigm Dr., Jefferson City, 573-659-4663, signaturehomesjc.com
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER 1st Place: Sarah Harbour, Sam B. Cook Healthplex and Fitness Center, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-5614, sbchealthplex.crmc.org
2nd Place: John Marsch, Zimmer Radio Group, 3109 S. Ten Mile Dr., Jefferson City, 573-893-5696, zimmercommunications.com
2nd Place (tie): Tina Davis, Designs by Tina, LLC, 5101 Sandstone Ln., Jefferson City, 573-821-6814 BEST LAWYER 1st Place: Scott Hamblin, Brydon, Swearengen & England, 312 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-821-4013, scotthamblinlaw.com 2nd Place: Emily Fretwell, Bandré, Hunt & Snider, LLC, 227 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-2424, bandrehuntsnider.com
2nd Place: Erin Bidlack, Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Dr., Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
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BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN 1st Place: Ski Collins, Bass Player, Deeper Blue, lisaandski@gmail.com
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573-681-0447
1739 Elm Ct., Jefferson City outboundrehab.wordpress.com
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573-556-5770
1225 W Stadium Boulevard, Jefferson City ssmhealthmidmo.com
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573-761-5119
2004 Idlewood Rd., Jefferson City 138 | March/April 2017
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573-896-9991
MARIANNE RYNO
573-893-2505
2nd Place: The Cherry Pistols, 573-298-2774, info@thecherrypistols.com, thecherrypistols.com
2nd Place: Rachel Steinmeier, Wilson’s Yoga Studio, 128 Dunklin St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
KRISTINA MCMICHAEL-SCHWANT 369 S. Summit Dr., Holts Summit, mcmichaelrealty.net
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2nd Place: Kim Roberts, Pyramid Pharmacy, 3501 W. Truman Blvd., 573-556-5551, Jefferson City, pyramidhhs.com
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST 1st Place: Meg Gamm, Radiance Vein Care & Spa, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-5219, radiancejc.com
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BEST LOCAL BAND 1st Place: Five Turn Knot, 573-338-0739, 573-230-8776, facebook.com/fiveturnknot
2nd Place: Quentin Rice, The Cherry Pistols, info@thecherrypistols.com, thecherrypistols.com
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
BEST PHARMACIST
BEST LOCAL ARTIST 1st Place: Jim Dyke, 116 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7646 2nd Place: Jennifer Neff, Mobile Art Studio, Jefferson City, 573-634-0169, gypsyartstudio@ gmail.com, facebook.com/gypsyartstudio
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
2nd place (tie): Brian Hill, Hill Rehab & Manual Therapy, 1433 Christy Dr. # C, Jefferson City,573-632-6999, hrmt.org
BETH MCGEORGE
573-761-3489
2316 St. Mary's Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City bethmcgeorge.com BEST SALON STYLIST 1st Place: Blake Nichols, Haute Salon, 112 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7476, hautesalonjc.com 2nd Place: Lisa Collins, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasiennesalon.com BEST TV PERSONALITY 1st Place: Rod Smith, KRCG, 10188 Old Highway 54 N., New Bloomfield, 573-896-5144, krcgtv.com 2nd Place: Zac Evans, KRCG, 10188 Old Highway 54 N., New Bloomfield, 573-896-5144, krcgtv.com BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR 1st Place: Megan Sappington, Wilson’s Yoga Studio, 128 Dunklin St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com 2nd Place: Alberta Mobley, Independent Instructor BEST VETERINARIAN 1st Place: Dr. Greg Popp, Weathered Rock Vet Clinic, 2224 Weathered Rock Rd., Jefferson City, 573-634-2223, weatheredrockvet.com 2nd Place: Dr. Dean Bates, Summit Veterinary Services, 197 Hickory Ln., Holts Summit, 573-896-9301, summitveterinaryservices.com
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Jefferson City Magazine | 139
ADVERTISER INDEX All Clear Pumping & Sewer...................... 54
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home..................121
Nicklas Financial......................................... 24
Ameren Missouri....................................... 102
Edward Jones.............................................. 22
Organize That Space................................128
American Heart Association..................125
Fischer Body Shop........................................ 7
Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab...128
Ana Marie’s Bridal.....................................124
Freeman Mortuary......................................60
Anthony Porter Insurance........................46
Gratz Real Estate $ Auctioneering.......128
Paul Graham for JCPS Board of Education........................102
Anytime Fitness.........................................30
Green Horizon’s Garden Center.............114
Paulette Designs, LLC............................... 96
Architects Alliance, The............................49
Hawthorn Bank......................................... 140
Phoenix Home Care, Inc...........................113
Argyle Catering...........................................122
Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs.....114
Prison Brews.................................................72
Arris Pizza Palace/Arris Bistro..................8
Houser Millard Funeral Home................... 11
Providence Bank......................................... 117
Bee At Home..............................................126
Hovis for School Board............................. 66
Bert Doerhoff CPA.................................... 137
HyVee.................................................... 13 & 28
Beth McGeorge/Remax.................34 & 50
J. Pfenny’s....................................................20
Boessen Underground............................. 110
JC MATTRESS.............................................60
Boone Hospital........................................... 58
JCL Hardwood Floors..............................124
Burns Optical.............................................. 137
JCMG.................................................. 66 & 139
Business Times Interactive..................... 26
JCMG Laser & Vein/Medspa...................10
Call & Gentry Law Group......................... 110
Jefferson Bank of Missouri......................30
Scholastic, Inc................................................17
Capital Dentistry for Children............... 105
Jefferson City YMCA................................... 81
Scott Hamblin............................................. 92
Capital Mall................................................... 92
Jude Markway Construction Co............. 54
Scruggs Lumber.............................................3
Capital Region................................................6
Kolb Properties............................................55
Septagon Construction.............................64
Carrie’s Hallmark....................................... 137
Kwik Kar Wash and Detail........................ 85
Signature Homes......................................... 18
Carson & Coil................................... 96 & 130
LaBelle Cabinetry & Lighting................... 51
Spectators..................................................... 70
Central Bank............................62, 105 & 122
Landmark Bank........................................... 15
State Farm Insurance................................ 32
Central Dairy and Ice Cream Company....113
Lincoln University..........................................4
Citizens Investing In J+C ........................................ Inside Front Cover
Longfellow’s Garden Center....................46 Lori Massman for JCPS School Board.....72
Classic Travel.............................................. 130
Martellaro Marble and Granite................ 62
CLC Design.................................................... 41
McMichael Realty........................................ 53
Cliff Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn...... 108
Mid-City Lumber Co.................................. 85
Council for Drug Free Youth.................. 108
Midwest Block & Brick.............................. 33
Culvers........................................................... 96
Missouri Dept. of Conservation............... 14
Vandelicht’s Jewelers................................ 95
Designs By Tina, LLC.................................46
MRA Construction.......................................55
Wallstreet Group......................................... 95
Diamond Ridge Dentistry.......................124
Nathan Voss Construction......................121
Woodman Engineering Co....................... 117
Dick Otke Construction............................ 52
Naught Naught Insurance Agency...... 130
Xtreme Body & Paint...................................5
140 | March/April 2017
Riley Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac.... 101 Riley Toyota Scion.......................................78 River Region Credit Union....................... 35 Roark Aluminum...........................................9 Saffee’s..........................................................64 Sawaddee Thai Cuisine...........................126
Steve Bruce for School Board..................78 The Blue Diamond....................................126 The Village of Bedford Walk..................... 12 Cole County Historical Society................ 16 UMB................................................................. 81 US Rents It.................................................. 101
Jefferson City Magazine | 141
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