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The Smallest Bank In Town “People seldom remember what you say, but always remember how you made them feel.”

When you walk into the residential lending area at Central Bank and this charismatic, smiling face comes towards you, that’s Tom Shimmens. Football being one of his passions, when those big arms greet you, it’s the smallest Bank in town; it’s just the Bank on the corner.

We started out with Tom, when we were newly married and never went anywhere else. He knows everyone by name and everyone knows him. People adore him; we adore him and feel his compassion for us and our family. When you see him around town he knows you, acknowledges you, even if it’s just a nod across the room. He’s our town’s George Bailey, and he gave us our first loan at the smallest Bank in town; it’s just the Bank on the corner.

As our family and McMichael Realty grew, we were introduced to the commercial end of Central Bank where we met Ken Adamson, a top notch, crafted banker that knows his stuff. Uniquely intent on not telling you how or what you should be doing, but asking just enough questions until you figure it out for yourself. Simply listening. That’s our Bank, it’s the smallest Bank in town; it’s just the Bank on the corner.

Letting us run with our ideas has now created a successful business with a gorgeous new building.

That building feels like us, our flavor, our brand and is exactly what we wanted. Most importantly, we felt comfortable, as we always do, that Ken had our backs.

We were all in this together, because our Bank is the smallest Bank in town; it’s just the Bank on the corner.

It is an exciting time for McMichael Realty and times like these only happen once. That’s why we are taking time to thank two of Central Bank’s finest, Tom Shimmens and Ken Adamson who rise to the occasion displaying with-it-ness (ask our 10 year-old son what that means), professionalism and priceless experience.

Central Bank certainly hasn’t been the smallest Bank in town during my lifetime, and the Bank on the corner has been built into a whole block. To us, they’ve always felt like the smallest Bank in town; they’re just the Bank on every corner.

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER The Full Circle The fabric of Jefferson City has always been based on families and community.

We are a giving community, one that’s rich in the tradition of giving a helping hand to those who need it.

This Family Issue, we have gone full circle in providing you information on everything from preparing for parenthood to the benefits of prearranged funeral services. I guess you could say it’s a start-to-finish guide for all family needs.

During our exploration of material for this issue, we met the Towns family.

Amanda Towns is the operations director for the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association, which we chose for our City Character piece for this issue. Once meeting Amanda and hearing how her family came together, we wanted to do more for them. So, we asked if they would be our cover and fashion models.

Mark and Amanda Towns are selfless and loving people who wanted a large family, but couldn’t initially fulfill those dreams due to a health condition. Therefore, Mark and Amanda became involved with fostering and adopting. They fostered their first daughter, Maryemma, in 2003; their first son, Caleb, in 2006; and two siblings, Nathan and Joy, in 2012. They’ve all been adopted into the Towns family.

Amanda says: “I think the desire to take care of children runs in our blood. Both my grandmothers not only raised their own families, but were full-time child providers for many families. That type of love for people has trickled down into my parents’ and our family’s hearts. I have cousins who are foster and adoptive parents as well. Mark’s brother and his wife also believe in this calling of caring for children, and they’ve fostered and adopted four children along with their biological daughter. We were taught since we were very small children that family isn’t limited to just blood relatives.”

Mark, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, and Amanda believe very strongly in the need to foster, adopt, or support those who do. They believe this because of their faith, and they have seen children who experience healing from traumatic situations when someone invests in them.

I want to thank the entire Towns family for sharing not only their beautiful smiles with us, but their journey to becoming one big happy family.

You are truly an inspiration!

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EDITOR’S LETTER Thanks Fam For the Family Issue, I wanted to speak a bit about what my family means to me. Not to be too sappy, but I would be lost without them. While it is always a family member’s job to support one another, mine have always gone above and beyond in that regard, even when I make it difficult. When I was 7 years old, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. At such a young age, my first reactions were confusion and fear. However, my parents seemed so calm and reassuring that I couldn’t help but relax. Through the years, my parents, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins have all done their best to support me in my health (among other things). They learned about my disease, sent me articles when new technology was available, and always stuck by me when I struggled. I will forever be grateful to all of them.

Family is a motivator for me. In grade school, I worked my hardest to get good grades, not only for myself, but for the pride I knew my parents and grandparents had for me. I also wanted to make a good impression on my brother (so teachers would always assume he was a good kid too). And again, when I struggled in college, my entire family was there with advice and motivating words to help me through. Thank you, guys.

In this issue, you’ll get to know a family who has done business together for generations, learn about foster and adoption care in Mid-Missouri, enjoy the beautiful fashion spread featuring the Towns family, and see much more.

Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy time with your family. Start thinking about your Mother’s, Father’s, and Memorial Day plans. Plan a trip to St. Louis, where family friendly activities are abundant (Page 113). Head to Memorial or Ellis pools (which open May 30). Take a moment to appreciate your parents, siblings, kids, and all the family members who love (and put up with) you!

As you’ll probably notice, City Magazine has had a makeover. Our team spent the last few months tinkering with every page to bring our readers something fresh and new. We hope you love it as much as we do!

All my best,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 17 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 19 EDITOR’S NOTE 23 DATEBOOK 27 #JCITYMAG

AT HOME 34 HOME TOUR Almost Flipped

AT WORK 41 TOWN TALK A Word from the Mayor 43 BUSINESS BRIEFS 46 CURRENTS 49 NEW AND EMERGING BUSINESSES 51 PYSK Donna Scheidt 54 BUSINESS FEATURE Parenting Playbook 65 FEATURE Out and About 69 CITY CHARACTER Fostering Hope 87 BUSINESS PROFILE A Family Serving Families

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AT WORK 69

AT EASE 117

83 SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 90 GOURMET One Less Step 99 THE DISH Rice Cake Animal 101 HEALTH AND WELLNESS Smiling Bright 104 FASHION Sunny Styles for the Family 113 DESTINATIONS Adventures in STL 117 STILL KICKIN’ IT A Lifelong Samaritan 121 PAST TIMES The Scouting Tradition 125 ABOUT TOWN Jefferson City Magazine | 21

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Every Move Matters THE HIDDEN FINANCIAL RISK EVERY EMPLOYER SHOULD CARE ABOUT On June 20, 1975 Jaws opened in movie theaters across America and introduced Americans to a now iconic threat that lurked in the deep and attacked its unsuspecting victims without warning. It was and continues to be a hugely successful movie and is one of those rare films that had a meaningful impact on our cultural psyche.

I’d wager there are few people who have watched Jaws that don’t at least think about the movie when they step into the ocean on their summer vacation. A large part of the suspense and fear in the movie comes from the unseen danger. In many of the scenes the shark was only hinted at or we only saw the dorsal fin accompanied by the ominous two note “shark” theme. While the less-yousee-the-more-you-get thrill may be great entertainment, unseen financial dangers could be a real killer for small business.

Like the great white in Jaws, there is a daunting combination of factors lurking under the surface that could affect the long term viability of some small businesses. Changing employee demographics, rising healthcare costs, and a financially unprepared workforce has led many employees to delay retirement and that trend is expected to continue. In a survey conducted by Insured Retirement Institute, 59% of Boomers plan to retire at age 65 or older, and 26% plan to retire at age 70 or later. According to Prudential, 25% of the workforce will be over the age of 55 by 2020. While there are many implications of an aging workforce the lurking danger for employers is the higher costs associated with delayed retirements. These costs can

Brandon Nicklas, Retirement Plans Marketing and Operations Officer manifest as increased compensation, retirement plan costs, and group benefit costs. For example, Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates the annual healthcare costs for a 65-year-old or older worker are twice those of a worker between the ages of 45 and 54. Research conducted

by Prudential indicates that a one-year increase in average retirement age results in an incremental cost to the employer of over $50,000 for an individual whose retirement is delayed. This represents the cost differential between the retiring employee and a newly hired employee.

While the aging workforce trend may be inevitable, the take-away for employers should be the importance of quantifying the cost of delayed retirement for your business.

Knowing the potential risk is the first step in crafting and implementing strategies to help employees retire “on time.” Working

with a retirement plan advisor you should be able to create a customized cost of delayed retirement analysis for your company.

Other best practices that can benefit both employers and employees can include: • Adopt retirement plan features that promote and incent good savings behavior such as automatic enrollment and automatic escalation features, effective matching contribution formulas, Qualified Default Investment Alternatives such as target date funds, and eliminating detrimental withdrawal opportunities such as loans.

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• Track and monitor your participants’ retirement readiness on a frequent basis to assess your plan’s effectiveness.

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Everyone Walks for RACS, downtown Jefferson City, Madison and High streets., 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Donations accepted. Contact Marilee Tatman at marileetatman@gmail. com or 573-338-5909 for more info.

Lincoln University’s May Markets, Madison Street between High and Capitol streets, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. Free. Visit lincolnufarmersmarket.com for more info.

Central Missouri Master Gardeners 20th annual Plant Sale, Jaycee Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free. Contact Peggy Salmons at 573291-1281 for more info.

National Pet Week Parade, beginning at Cole County Court House and ending at South Capitol Lawn, 1 p.m. Free. Contact Stacey Bates at 573-896-9301 for more info.

MAY 7

Dancing with the Stars, Capital Ritz ballroom, 2716 Plaza Dr., 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 573-681-3742 or visit stmarysfoundationjcmo.com for tickets and more info.

MAY 3 Museum After Hours: Maj. Gen. Enoch Crowder, Missouri State Museum, 201 W. Capitol Ave., 5 to 9 p.m. Free. Visit missouristatemuseum.com, call 573-751-2854, or e-mail moparks@dnr.mo.gov for more info.

MAY 4-7

MAY 6-27 “Storytime Saturdays” at the Missouri State Museum, 201 W. Capitol Ave., 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Free. Call 573-751-2854 for more info.

MAY 6

10th Annual Shelbyfest, downtown Jefferson City, High Street, spectator events begin Friday at 9 a.m. with main event on Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free.

Visit shelbyfest.net for more info.

Rock & Roll 5K Run/Walk, North Jefferson City Pavilion, 927 Fourth St., registration begins at 7 a.m., run begins at 8 a.m. $25 to register.

Contact Donna Stone at donna@ jcabor.com or 573-636-6721 for more info.

MAY 6-7

MAY 6

Hoops Midwest Battle of Mid-Missouri, The Linc, 1299 Lafayette St. $250 per team. Visit hoopsmidwest.com/tournament-info for times, registration, and more info.

Spring ice skating recital, Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas St., 6 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Call 573-634-6580 for more info.

Hidden Spaces, Secret Places Tour, downtown Jefferson City, 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at Carrie’s Hallmark, Samuel’s Tuxedos, Central Bank, and Hawthorn Bank before event or the day of the event at tents on the corners of High and Jefferson and Capitol and Lafayette. Go to visitjeffersoncity.com for more info.

MAY 12-13 Fifth Annual Capital City Corvette Classic, South Capitol Lawn, Friday cruise at 4 p.m., Saturday car show from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free for spectators, $20 standard entry fee or $10 non-judged fee for participants.

Contact Chris Wilson at chris@ visitjeffersoncity.com or 573-6322820 for more info.

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MAY 20 Happy Feet for Healthy Minds 5K Run/Walk, North Jefferson City Pavilion, 927 Fourth St., 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 for walk, $25 for run. Contact Leslie Mills at lmills@pbhc.org or 660-890-8204 to register and for more info.

MAY 26 Evening at the Amphitheater, Riverside Park Amphitheater, 300 Ellis Porter Dr., 6 p.m. Free.

Contact Holly Stitt at 573-635-9199 or Quinten Rice at 573-230-5515 for more info.

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JUNE 4

Stained Glass Theatre Presents “Behind the Pulpit,” Stained Glass Theatre of Mid-Missouri, 830 E. High St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets are $9. Email admin@ sgtmidmo.org, call 573-634-5313, or visit sgtmidmo.org for more info.

5th Annual MFB Foundation for Agriculture Fundraising Dinner, MFB Center, 701 S. Country Club Dr., 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $100 per person. Visit mofb.org/foundationforag.aspx.

J U N E 1 -2 9 Thursday Night Live, corner of Madison and High streets, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Visit facebook. com/ThursdayNightLiveJC for more info.

JUNE 3 Nick Groff Tour at the Missouri State Penitentiary, Missouri State Penitentiary, 115 Lafayette St. Tickets for the VIP Experience are $225, general admission is $30.

Visit nickgrofftour.com for tickets and more info.

JUNE 3 Kidsfest, downtown Jefferson City, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Contact Jefferson City Parks and Recreation at 573-634-6487 for more info.

Battle of the Brews 2017, Jefferson City Jaycee’s Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Rd., 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. Email leadershipjeffersoncity@ gmail.com for more info.

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20th Annual MFB Golf Classic, Jefferson City Country Club, 516 S. Country Club Dr. $150 per golfer, 128 openings. Visit mofb.org/ foundationforag.aspx.

ASA fastpitch softball Jefferson City Summer Crush Invitational, Binder Sports Complex, 5840 Rainbow Dr. Free.

Visit tournamentusasoftball.com for more info.

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“Sister Act: The Musical” dinner theatre, Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Dr., doors open at 7:00 p.m. for evening performances, doors open at 1:30 p.m. for matinée performances. Tickets are $23 to $38. Visit capitalcityproductions.org for more info.

JUNE 9 Stars Under the Stars movie on the Capitol Lawn, Missouri State Capitol lawn, 201 W. Capitol Ave., 7:30 p.m. Free. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for more info.

Capital Crappie Club Kids Fishing Derby and Wal-Mart Kids’ Casting Contest, Binder Lake, 5840 Rainbow Dr., 7 to 11 a.m.

Free. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for more info.

JUNE 11 JC Triathlon: The Great Escape, Riverside Park, 300 Ellis Porter Dr., 7 a.m. Early registration fee is $60, registration is $70 after May 22.

Email jctriathlon@embarqmail.com, call 573-632-8832, or visit jcmotri. com to register and for more info.

J U N E 1 5 -1 8 2017 Cosplacon, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty St. Preregistration fee is $30, dealer registration fee starts at $5, fan table registration fee is $50, art table registration fee is $50. Email cosplacon3@gmail.com, call 573635-7271, or visit cosplacon-mo. squarespace.com to register and for more info.

JUNE 19 Cork, Fork, and Brews, The Linc, 1299 Lafayette St., 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $65 for individuals, $600 for a table. For more info, visit bgcjc.com.

JUNE 25 Bittersweet Garden Club 18th annual Garden Tour, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10, children 12 and under are free. Call 573-295-6435 or visit bittersweetgardenclub.com for more info.

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Helping children the pleasure and power of reading Reading Buddies is a North Elementary school-wide activity where an intermediate class of students is paired with a primary class of students for the school year. About once a month, the buddy classrooms get together to do a special academic activity, usually related to reading. Older students model good reading to the younger students and younger ones can practice reading fluently to the older ones.

Reading Buddies Legacy Sitting on the Buddy Bench at North Elementary School (from left): Ian Cote (10th grade), who was reading buddies with Will Berendzen (7th grade), who was reading buddies with Will Carroll (4th grade). The Reading Buddies program was integral in fostering their love of reading, developing interpersonal skills and making lasting friendships.

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SHOWING TIP: WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR 4-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS?

BY BETH McGEORGE Find more at: bethmcgeorge.com

HAVE A PLAN Asking your boss if you can leave work to drive around for an hour (or more) while prospective buyers look at your home is not only going to drive you crazy, but your boss won’t like it either. Have a plan. Example: have a family or a

friend that can remove your pet for showings or kennel the pet while you are away for the day.

FOR PETS THAT STAY Consider your love for iguanas. While fine for you, they may make the prospective

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buyer turn and run the other direction. For any pet that may stir up extreme emotional responses, it may be best to let Fluffy the snake stay with a relative who shares your love while your home is listed. Bottom line:+ you want buyers leaving your home calmly with thoughts of moving in and not running in fear. Also, even the most diehard cat lover does not want to buy a home that smells like one, so be sure to stay on top of cleaning the litterbox well while your home is on the market. Keeping pets off the property or properly secured will also ensure the safety of your pets. It will also mitigate any potential liability or risk when prospective buyers tour your home.

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CAN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DO THIS?

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As a working mom of three, I know that when it comes to your family’s money, you need to know it’s safe and easy to manage. At River Region Credit Union, we make it easy for your family to handle money, no matter where you are on your financial journey. Here are some exciting features we offer:

MOBI MONEY Account holders at River Region can use our free Mobi Money app to stay up-to-date on credit/debit card activity, set spending controls, and even turn the card off if fraud is suspected. I can personally vouch for Mobi Money: It helped me detect a suspicious online transaction for $10 that I never authorized. I was able to instantly turn the card off while I contacted the retailer to resolve the issue.

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THE 3 P’S OF THE STATE FARM FAMILY

BY SPENCER RUYLE Find more at: statefarm.com/agent/US/MO/Jefferson-cty/Spencer-Ruyle

Family is a constant theme with State Farm: protecting, providing, and preparing for your family and their future. Family is at the heart of everything we do, and protecting families from the unexpected is what we do best.

We are very fortunate to meet new families every day. We believe when you become a customer of State Farm, you become a part of our extended family. Every day we strive to learn about our customers and their goals, priorities, preferences, and fears. We learn intimate details about our customers in an effort to best protect their livelihoods and create a lifelong relationship based on trust and security. We also share in the joy families experience as their families grow.

One of the most exciting aspects of our job is to watch a family expand. Whether it’s the birth of a child or a young couple getting married, we are blessed to have the opportunity to help customers plan for and protect their futures.

We cherish the many friendships and bonds we’ve made over the last few years.

We look forward to meeting many more families in the years to come!

Sheri Atkinson, account manager, and family

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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.

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GET AWAY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

BY MICHELLE JANSEN Find more at: midwestblock.com

Your home reflects your style and says a lot about your values. Add beauty and function to your surroundings with paving stones, a fireplace, and outdoor kitchen. Your backyard should no longer be thought of as just the place where you mow the lawn and watch the kids play – it is an extension of your home. By creating an outdoor living space, you immediately upgrade the value of your home and add a new “room” to enjoy with your family and friends.

Our Chatham series (see photo) is new, and we are proud of it! Bold riven texture embossed on classic shapes makes for a versatile, updated look. Deeper more aggressive patterns are paired with precision cut stone shapes on a larger scale to make this paver stand out from the crowd.

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HOME TOUR

Almost Flipped These homeowners turned a temporary project into a forever home.

by M E GA N W H I T E H EA D photos by K E I T H B ORG M E Y E R

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hen Jamie and Shannon Wade purchased this 1922 house, their plan was to flip it and sell it. “This house was abandoned for four years,” says Jamie. “There was ivy growing up the walls, and the back part of the house was falling off.”

After months of work, which Shannon did with only two employees and himself, there was no turning back. Jamie remembers thinking: “I have to live in this house. We just overdid it.”

Through wall-to-wall carpeting, no mantel, a tiny kitchen, and everything else that was nearly falling apart, the Wades saw incredible potential.

Not only did Shannon restore the home himself; he completely reimagined it. The kitchen used to be a spare bedroom, and the original kitchen is now the laundry room. While most of the doors are original, they have been completely refinished (a process that took two months to complete). “We kept the current duct work, but we put a new air conditioner on,” says Shannon. “The furnace was still good, so we kept it, but we replaced all the electrical.”

When you walk in the Wade home now, you may mistake it as brand new. From the windows to the floors to the crown molding, nearly everything has been replaced. Most of the doorways on the main level were replaced with archways to create a lighter, more open space.

This was a major driving force during the renovation — making every room lighter and brighter. This is most evident in the kitchen. Shannon put in the long window over the sink, and he also vaulted the ceiling and added a skylight. “We did everything we could to get as much light in this house as possible,” says Jamie.

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HOME TOUR Every room is full of personal touches. Most, if not all, the colors, patterns, and furniture have a connection for the Wades. The island in the kitchen was built on a deconstructed antique desk Jamie found in the basement of Capitol City Cinema. Green, used throughout the house, is Jamie’s favorite color, and the Wades mixed much of the paint themselves to ensure they got their signature candy-apple green.

Jamie collected plaid items for years in order to match a 1960s Pendleton blanket she bought at a flea market.

The Wades have an obvious penchant for collecting, and they use their collections for their home’s décor. “I was a U.S. history teacher for 17 years, so I have tons of globes and maps,” says Jamie. “I’ve been collecting the cardboard ‘trophies’ since 2004 from a place called Cardboard Safari.”

Several items in the home came from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, including an old school clock (part of another Jamie collection) in the upstairs office. They also have a collection of shipping barrels with interesting labels.

“I’m into the labels,” says Jamie. “Plus, they’re awesome storage.”

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The window and knobs in the kitchen were items that Shannon has kept in his warehouse for years, unsure if they would ever come in handy. The hutch in the kitchen hallway was purchased nine years ago from JC Mattress Factory, but the Wades never used it before moving into their current home.

Even the exterior has been completely redone, from the roof to the color of the brick to the pouring of concrete. “We did ‘Cadillac finishes’ on everything,” says Jamie. The home’s original brick was the same color as the original Jefferson 38 | May/June 2017

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Resource List CONSTR U CTI ON Real Property Improvement Shannon Wade, Owner H VAC Balkenbush Mechanical EL ECTR I CAL Chiles Electric SOFFI T/GU TTER Roark Aluminum LU M B ER YAR D Mid City Lumber R EPU R POSED ITEMS Habitat for Humanity SOD/SPR I NK L ER SYSTEM Jeff Lamberson FU R NI TU R E Restoration Hardware HAR DWOOD Jared Wade Hardwood Floors PLU M B I NG Raithel’s Plumbing

City Public Schools’ performing arts center (now the Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center), and the Wades loved the redesign of that building so much that they decided to follow suit. “We went to Miller with paint swatches and talked to [architect] Cary Gampher to match the new color for our brick,” says Jamie.

That “Cadillac finish” extends to the outdoor décor. Iron fixtures in the front lawn were created by the same artist who made the iron trees at Forest Theater in Columbia, Michael

Marcum. These particular fixtures won first place at the Boone County National Bank Art Show in 1998. “I had to have them,” Jamie says.

She only had to wait six years to get them.

Everything about this home shows off the Wades’ unique and stylish tastes — each part of the renovation, restoration, and redecoration came from the minds and hands of both Shannon and Jamie. So, if you commit to going down the path of house flipping, make sure to design something not to your own taste.

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A W O R D F R O M T H E M AYO R

Carrie Tergin Ourania: Her Name Means Heaven

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talk often about the influence of my grandfather George, “Popou,” so I wanted to share about my grandmother, his wife, “Yiayia.”

I’m often asked what the “O” stands for in Carrie O. Tergin. I was named after my grandmother, Ourania, which means “heavenly” or “sky” in Greek. In Greek mythology, she was the goddess of astronomy and astrology, one of the nine Muses. Those who remember my grandmother know she sometimes went by Irene, since Ourania was hard to pronounce (Oo-ra-nee-a). My mother also goes by Irene, much easier than “Ariadne,” the name she was born with in Greece. Both these women were born in that country; both were married after their loves came to Greece on a visit from America.

Popou saw a photo of Ourania at the Manhattan Café, on High Street, where The Grand Cafe is now. If those walls could talk! Yiayia’s sister was part of the Greek family who owned the café, and when my grandfather learned of Ourania, he traveled to Greece to find her. With a picture of her in his hand, he found her, married her, and brought her to America. After 60 years of marriage, two children (my dad, Jim, and Aunt Helen), and five grandchildren, she will forever be a strong influence in my life.

She was quiet, kind, beautiful, sweet, and soft-spoken. She taught me service through her volunteering at the Memorial Hospital gift shop and serving coffee at St. Mary’s. She became a mother to my mother, who came to America at the age of 19 after being swept off her feet by my handsome father when he visited Greece on a summer vacation.

I get my soft side from her, and my stylish side. I told her I wanted her rings and jewelry when she grew out of them.

Now my family is preparing for the fourth generation — my sister, Helen, will soon have a baby girl. Helen’s middle name is Filo, after our maternal grandmother in Greece, Triantafyllia. The Greek word means “rose,” or literally 30 (trianta) petals (fyllia). My grandmother Filo was active, always getting into everything and going everywhere. Sound familiar? I know where I get it from!

Ourania and Filo, Heaven and Rose. They

are who I am today: strong and soft, leading and helping. As the second woman to be elected as mayor of our capital city, I feel the influence and love of the women in my family.

They would be so proud, and I can’t wait to see what the new generation will bring.

When I look to heaven I think of Ourania and Filo. I think how fortunate I am to have been so close to my grandmothers. I was blessed to have one grandmother live with us growing up, and the other I visited in Greece.

They made me the woman, leader, and Mayor that I am today. #Family #JCMO

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LEADERSHIP BUILT FROM SERVICE

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JEFF DAVIS, CEO of Community Health Center of Central Missouri, announced the purchase of a new facility in Jefferson City. The new 27,000-square-feet clinic at 1511 Christy Dr. will increase the capacity of CHCCMO to provide access to quality health care for MidMissouri families. CHCCMO will also continue to partner with Pathways Community Health and the Capital Region Medical Center’s residency program in the new space. The new building is a historic 40-year-old building that has been vacant in recent years.

ELAINE HOBEIN has joined the Capital Region Medical Center team. Hobein received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from University of Missouri–St. Louis and her Master of Business Administration in health management from William Woods University and her Master of Nursing from Maryville University. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Nursing Case Management.

DR. MICHAEL ROACH has joined Capital Region Physicians. Roach specializes in family practice and osteopathic manipulative treatment with a strong interest in sports medicine. Dr. Roach

received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he also completed his osteopathic manipulative medicine fellowship. He completed his residency at the Medical Center of Southeast Oklahoma.

MICHELLE BIRD, medical staff services specialist, has earned the designation of certified provider credentialing specialist through the National Association of Medical Staff Services at Capital Region Medical Center. The CPCS designation identifies medical services professionals who have met an established standard of knowledge and understanding in the field of health care credentialing, governance, law, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

RACHEL HAYS has been promoted to digital media director at Communique Inc., a public relations firm headquartered in Jefferson City. Hays will focus on managing client social media platforms for a number of Communique’s clients. Her work will include strategic planning, content creation, tracking, and social media training. Hays received a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Lincoln University with areas of interest in marketing, journalism, and education.

SANDY MACKALL has been hired as an account strategist at Communique Inc. Mackall will focus on project management and new business development. Her work will include research, strategic planning, and program feasibility and implementation. Mackall received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota, with areas of interest in communication and public relations. She was a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators.

BLANCHE ESTEP has joined the Communique staff as an administrative assistant. Estep became administrative assistant in December after having previously worked at Cliff Manor Inn, another business owned and operated by Communique. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Columbia College, and she formerly worked as a legal assistant for a mid-Missouri attorney.

BANDANA’S BAR-B-Q of Jefferson City celebrated 10 years of serving Jefferson City with their award-winning southern style barbecue. The staff and owners of Bandana’s would like to thank the wonderful residents of Jefferson City and the surrounding areas for their continued support and patronage.

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LINDSEY BENSON joined Williams-Keepers as a project coordinator and receptionist.

She has six years of experience as an office representative in the insurance industry.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Central Missouri and is a native of Sedalia. Also, MADISON BUECKER joined Williams-Keepers as a tax associate.

She recently graduated from MU with a Master of Accountancy degree.

JAYNE DUNKMANN AND RYAN FREEMAN have been selected as United Way of Central Missouri’s 2017 campaign co-chairs. United Way of Central Missouri campaign co-chairs are volunteers who are chosen to lead United Way’s annual campaign based on their ongoing commitment to both the United Way and their community. As co-chairs, Jayne and Ryan will lead United Way’s campaign leadership team.

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL– JEFFERSON CITY is pleased to announce it has recently earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency and Credentialing Institute. The CNOR Strong designation is given to facilities that have at least 50 percent of their OR nursing staff CNOR certified and

provide programs that reward and recognize their certified nurses.

THE ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION has awarded 14 scholarships to individuals who are pursuing nursing degrees and other education and training to further their technical, medical, or professional abilities in health care. The foundation has awarded more than $130,000 in scholarships since the inception of the scholarship fund.

William P. Thompson, who will retire at the end of April. Kaiser earned a Bachelor of Science in health services management from MU as well as a Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration from Saint Louis University. She is also a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

BRENDA WHITE, Central Bank Insurance Agency manager, announced the agency’s move to the ReMax Building at 2316 St.

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL– JEFFERSON CITY is the only hospital in the state to receive two patient-focused awards from Healthgrades, a leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The hospital earned both the 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award and the 2017 Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients were determined by evaluating the occurrence of observed incidents and expected performance for 13 patient safety indicators as defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Mary’s Blvd., which will now house the full-

LAURA KAISER has been named by the SSM Health Board of Directors as the health system’s new president and chief executive officer. Kaiser will begin with SSM Health on May 1 and replace

industry. Brad attended MU and graduated

service agency. It will be located on the lower level, in Suite 130. To celebrate the move, Central Bank Insurance Agency and the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting event on May 12 at 10 a.m. at Central Bank Insurance Agency’s new location.

BRAD SHIMMENS has been hired by the National Biodiesel Board as the director of operations and membership. Brad comes to NBB from Central Bank and has eight years of experience working in the banking with a Bachelor of Science in finance and banking. He completed his MBA at William Woods University.

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CURRENTS

Strikes for Solutions Day Solutions invites you to an evening of bowling and fundraising at Capital Bowl on May 6. Enjoy family friendly, non-competitive team bowling, great music, door prizes, and a silent auction benefitting adults with developmental disabilities. Capital Bowl is located at 2017 Christy Dr. Visit daysolutionsfoundation.org or call 417-741-0686 to learn more about Day Solutions and the event.

The Little Theatre presents “Hair” The classic musical is coming to The Little Theatre of Jefferson City on June 8 through 10 at 7:30 p.m. The story of a group of hippies celebrating peace and love in the shadow of the Vietnam War, featuring popular songs like “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Aquarius,” and “Good Morning Starshine,” is directed by Keith Enloe. For tickets and more information, visit tltjc.org.

Comedy for a Cause Join Relay for Life of Osage and Maries County at Avenue HQ on May 10 for an evening of comedy with James Johann. Enjoy great food, drinks, prizes, and entertainment while supporting an amazing cause. For tickets and more information, visit avenuehq.space.

Scene One Summer Schedule National Bike Month Jefferson City is the perfect place to celebrate National Bike Month this May. With our newly extended connection to the Katy Trail, our 17-mile Greenway, and many other paved and natural trails, there’s somewhere for everyone to enjoy a ride. If you don’t have a bike, or if you need a tune-up, JCMO has local options to suit your needs: J&D Bicycle Shop, Red Wheel Bike Shop, and Cycle Depot.

Our local black box theater, Scene One, has a full roster of exciting shows this summer. “Almost, Maine,” directed by Jerico Whitaker and Dan Zaiger, will show May 4 though 6 and 11 though 13. “Stop Kiss,” directed by Ashley Cook, will show June 15 though 17 and 22 through 24. Visit sceneonetheatre.com for tickets and more information.

Everyone Walks for RACS Gather downtown on May 2 at 5:30 to support our local Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. The entire family will enjoy live music from Jessy Johnsen Music, food, fun, and prizes for those who come in high heels. Help honor victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault by promoting hope, help, and healing. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Alden Henrickson at alden@racsjc.org.

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Saving Sight Award

Robotic Surgery

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital received Saving Sight’s 2016 Excellence in Eye Donation Award, the third year in a row the hospital has been recognized for excellence in eye care. The Excellence in Eye Donation Award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to eye donation. Fewer than 15 percent of Saving Sight’s partner hospitals in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois were recognized with the award.

Capital Region Medical Center acquired a da Vinci Xi Surgical System, a robotic surgery system used for minimally invasive procedures in gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac, and general surgery. Utilizing 3DHD technology and mechanical wrists that mimic human range of motion, surgeries at CRMC can now be more precise than ever.

The Linc

Thursday Night Live

The much-anticipated wellness center, a joint project of Jefferson City Parks and Recreation and Lincoln

Another summer of fun-filled Thursday nights in downtown Jefferson City is around the corner. Thursday Night Live is a familyfriendly street party with a new theme each week showcasing three great bands. Kick off the season with a “Salute Preview” on June 1, followed by “Wing Fest” on June 15, “MAHD Motorcycle RideIn” on June 22, and “Beach Party” on June 29. Enjoy a variety of diverse cuisine and drink, with over-21 wristbands for $2. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit facebook.com/ ThursdayNightLiveJC for a full schedule.

University, is now open to the public. The center holds four basketball courts, six volleyball courts, a fitness center, an elevated walking track, and 2,050 square feet of extra space. The public can access The Linc for a monthly fee of $20 to $31. If you haven’t yet, take a tour of the new center at 1299 Lafayette St.

Pool Season!

Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool and Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center open up May 30, so unpack your swimsuits and take advantage of our two beautiful public pools.

Riverside Pool is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

Memorial Pool is open every day from noon to 7 p.m. Visit jeffersoncitymo.gov for admission prices and lap hours.

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This summer, MSP is introducing a new three-hour tour to show what life was like as an inmate. The tour will be run by former inmates chosen by the Convention and Visitors Bureau who turned their lives around after their time in MSP, along with MSP tour guides and tour guide assistants. The tour will last two hours, with the last hour reserved for a Q&A. To make your reservation, visit missouripentours.com.

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HOMEGOODS The affordable furniture store is joining the crew at Wildwood Crossing, 3535 Missouri Blvd., in the former home of Barnes & Noble.

HomeGoods is a TJX company (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra Trading Post) and provides one-stop shopping for home décor and furnishing

PANCHEROS A new fast-casual restaurant is opening next to Smoothie King at 2208 Missouri Blvd.

Pancheros serves Mexican-style food, including build-your-own burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and more with always freshly-made tortillas.

Watch for the grand opening later this year.

ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE Another new discount furniture store is also opening at Wildwood Crossing, this one in the previous home of MC Sports. Easily furnish your home office, kitchen, bedroom, and more all in one place. The Jefferson City store is set to open May 1.

The New Orleans-style fast food chain is moving into the former location of Johnny’s Pizza and Steakhouse at 2102 Missouri Blvd.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen opened its first location in 1972 in New Orleans and has been spreading across the United States since.

Enjoy fried chicken and seafood as well as healthy options on their“Live Well”menu.

TACO BELL The East End now has a new fast food option.

Located at the previous home of Pizza Hut, 2005 Schotthill Woods Dr., the new Taco Bell will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 6:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. This is Jefferson City’s third Taco Bell location, with the other two located on Missouri Boulevard and Southwest Boulevard.

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Donna Scheidt Executive director of the Jefferson City Day Care Center. photos by K E I T H B ORG M E Y E R WHAT DO YOU DO? Executive director of the Jefferson City Day Care Center. I was hired as a teacher in January, 1983, and then promoted to assistant director in 1989, and I became the executive director in 1994.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I’ve been married for 32 years to Tony. We live in Russellville in a house my uncle built. We have three daughters, two of whom are married and the third of whom is engaged.

My daughters attended Jefferson City Day Care Center as children, and we have one granddaughter and one grandson, both of whom attend JCDCC. TELL US ABOUT JCDCC: My favorite charity will always be JCDCC. I get to see so many good things here, and there are always success stories. We provide full-day child care and offer an accredited early childhood education program with a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Our doors are open to all families as long as parents are working or going to school, but our main emphasis is on low-income working families.

We also provide child care for up to 90 days for families searching for a job. Before I began working at JCDCC, I had no idea about the struggles low income working families had to deal with. I grew up in a middle-income family with parents and siblings and more family and friends close by. JCDCC really opened my eyes to the struggles poverty brings.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GOALS FOR JCDCC? The center is celebrating our 50th birthday this year. We’ll have a birthday party in September, where we will announce our brand-new name. My long-term goals are to continue making improvements to the

building, continue the successful programs we have, and promote the things that make us unique.

HOW DO YOU HOPE TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY WITH YOUR ROLE? By offering a quality early childhood education program, I hope to give young children a good start and a better chance for a bright future. I hope to improve the quality of life for the families in our care by enabling low-income working families to continue to work and hopefully advance in their place of employment. I also hope to impact the community by helping future parents get off public assistance and become self-supporting.

WHY YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR POSITION? What we do makes life better for a lot of people. I see teachers who brainstorm with parents about a concern with their child and it’s evident that both teachers and parents care deeply about the child. I walk into a classroom and children and staff are laughing and dancing together. I see a volunteer with a child in their lap giving comfort and letting that child know they are loved. I see parents who take time out of their very busy schedule to attend our monthly parent classes, simply because they want the best for their children. It’s wonderful to work with a team this positive and caring.

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WHAT LED YOU TO THE FIELD OF CHILDCARE? When I was a teen, I wanted to be a flight attendant, but I loved working with children — I volunteered in our church nursery and babysat, which I always enjoyed. When I went to college, I majored in child development.

I loved it and never looked back. I believe God steered me to this profession, and I’m thankful I listened.

WHAT MAKES JEFFERSON CITY DAY CARE UNIQUE FROM OTHER CHILDCARE CENTERS? I think each child care center offers something unique to parents, and I have a lot of respect for anyone who works in this business. JCDCC is a grassroots organization that started when parents wanting to get off welfare partnered with Church Women United. Parents are still a very active part of the center, as is CWW. Our center is run by a volunteer board of directors who volunteer several hours every month. We also have volunteers who work 52 | May/June 2017

directly with the children and several local clubs and schools who volunteer. We’re a United Way agency, so we work closely with them as well.

FAVORITE PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON: At work, it’s on the playground with the children going down the slide. Outside of work, one of my favorite things to do is spend time with my granddaughter. I’ve played with Barbies more in the last three years than I ever did as a child.

LAST BOOK YOU READ: I’m currently reading “Three Simple Rules”

by Rueben Job. The first rule the book discusses is “do no harm.” I’ve been trying to follow that, and I’ve found it isn’t always so simple.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: “The Voice.” It’s a show with a lot of singing, primarily about helping people and offering support.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: I love fruit and chocolate, so I’d say chocolate covered strawberries.

IDEAL VACATION: Give me a beach, the sun, the warmth, and then let me search for shells and play in water.

SECRET ASPIRATION: I want to visit all the National Parks, or at least most of them. There are some I’ve been to several times, but each time I go I see and learn something new.

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: My source of inspiration is the people in this community. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by amazing people, and I’m uplifted by them every day.

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ot mess. That’s exactly how I would describe my parenting style. I have two sons, ages 10 and 12, and although I love them with every fiber of my being, I often feel like I’m messing up this whole parenting gig. I used to always complain that kids should come with an operating manual and qualification test.

Instead, you just get sent home from the hospital with a new baby and you’re expected to figure it out.

Through trial and error, some things have worked out well. For instance, unlike my house plants, my kids are alive and thriving (Go me!). There’s also a lot of laughter and love in our home. Snuggling, too. We love exploring new trails and outdoor places together. My kids are not afraid to stand up for what’s right and help others in need. They still tell me they love me.

But raising kids has come with some hard times too. Being overwhelmed,

overscheduled, and exhausted. Learning how to navigate the world of ADHD and learning disabilities. Bickering in the backseat between brothers. Figuring out how to get a 4-year-old’s hand and wrist unstuck from the toilet bowl. (We both cried on that one.)

So without a standardized parenting manual to follow, what’s a solid plan for raising our kids? How do we modify and energize that plan to work best for our family? What are some major focus areas we should have our eye on?

I asked some folks around town who really know their stuff to give their input on this parenting journey. I think their advice might just surprise you.

Education

When I was pregnant, I read tons of books about getting a jumpstart on childhood learning, including how listening to classical music increases the baby’s IQ. I listened to Mozart for months. I also read book after book at bedtime to my boys. I fell asleep during most of them, but at least I tried.

Nicole Langston, principal at Southwest Early Childhood Center, knows a thing or two about starting kids out on the right learning track. The school serves at-risk kids in our community from infancy to kindergarten and third through fifth grade.

It’s not what’s taught in the classroom, however, that makes the biggest difference.

Nicole Langston Before kids can learn the ABCs or 123s, they must start with a strong connection, which starts at home with the parents.

Langston outlines the four key points that lead to connection — presence, eye contact, caring touch, and playfulness. All four help set a strong, straight path to trust and lifelong learning.

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“One of the big things we promote here is to carve out nine minutes of your day and make them ‘super-connection minutes’ with your child,” says Langston. “You are intentional about connecting the first three minutes they get up, the three minutes when they get home from school, and the three minutes before bed.”

Langston also suggests tailoring your child’s learning experience to fit the personality of your family. It’s important to individualize what works best for your kids and tweak it to also work for you. In Langston’s house, this means rap music.

“Anyone who knows me knows I love rap music, so anything I do with my own kids I’ll change into a rap because it makes sense to my kids and fits our family culture,” she says. “If I wake up my kids with a song and a smile, it’s going to make their day.”

Health

I love to take my boys hiking and, most weekends, you can find us outdoors. While being outside is incredible for your health, I’ve not done the best job of keeping my kids on a healthy diet. While I can blame the Cap’n Crunch, Kool-Aid, and mac ’n’ cheese of my childhood, there’s a bigger culprit — an overly scheduled, super-packed family calendar. Fast food in the family fast lane.

Ashley Varner, healthy communities coordinator at Capital Region Medical Center, spends her daytime hours making healthier food options for our community and her evening hours modeling healthy food choices for her three kids. It’s a passion that Ashley Varner shines both personally and professionally.

“As a parent, I am the most powerful tool as a role model, but the next most powerful tool is communication,” says Varner. “I can

include my kids in the process from farm to table. They can help with the garden, come in the house to know how to cook it, and then they get to try it.”

Kids aren’t known for loving veggies, especially at an early age. Varner says it takes multiple times of tasting something to know if you really like it, and it’s important to give your kids a choice. Have them pick between blueberries and strawberries, or perhaps between green beans and corn. It can become less of a power struggle when they have a choice.

“Kids develop a relationship with food at a very early age,” says Varner. “I’m a huge proponent of eating together as a family around the table. I’ve got to walk the talk. It’s so important to be talking to our kids, knowing about their day, and connecting with each other.”

Varner also promotes all things in moderation, which means talking to your kids about what it’s like to feel full after a meal.

“Every healthy diet has 90 percent health and 10 percent fun. If you can make healthy choices most of the time, you can also enjoy other things,” she says.

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Finance

Kids are expensive. I learned this firsthand through hospital visits, years of braces payments, and trying to keep a fridge full with growing boys. While saving for college is a top priority for parents, it sometimes feels like life keeps throwing curveballs. Through your windows. Which you then have to pay for.

Kevin Callaway, financial advisor and second vice president with Central Investment Advisors, recommends starting to talk about finances before the cradle and after the wedding vows.

It should be an honest conversation that can set Kevin Callaway your family finances on a positive track from the beginning.

“People bring their spending biases into any relationship,” says Callaway. “When you start

a family, if you have bad spending, it will only exacerbate the issue. We talk to a lot of folks about the ‘B-word,’ which is budget.”

He mentions the importance of lining up expectations and agreeing to a budget, even if you have to give yourself some latitude on meeting it every month. Trying to free yourself of bad debt, including credit card and vehicle debt, is ideal before starting a family.

“Just like the oxygen mask on an airplane, you need to resuscitate yourself before you can save for others,” Callaway says. “You aren’t doing your kids any favors if you retire and become a drain on them.”

A financial advisor can also help you get to your goals, helping put a game plan in place for your family. The budget is a great starting point to help you know where your money is going — before, during, or after kids.

Faith

Each of my boys bears a middle name taken straight from the Bible. My hope is they will always remember to whom they belong and how much they are loved. I want them to feel God’s tremendous love through the joy and

the sorrow, including the tough teenage years.

Melissa Hatfield, pastor of youth and missions at First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, has spent the last 17 years ministering to youth and walking with them through their faith journey. The youth ministry, called Refuge, is a safe place for youth to belong and come to know our ultimate refuge, God. It also teaches them about going out into the world to love and serve as Jesus did.

“Our prayer Melissa Hatfield is that every teen involved in or visiting Refuge would hear and believe that they are loved by God. Period. God’s extravagant, unconditional love for us is what we are desperate for and what transforms,” says Hatfield.

Becoming part of a church family, no matter what your age, is critical to nurturing your faith because God made us for relationships.

Hatfield points out that faith does not survive or thrive in solitude.

“No church family is perfect, and ours is certainly messy, but we are better together than we are on our own,” says Hatfield. “We love each other. We also get to model and practice what it means to forgive one another as God forgives us.”

As parents, I think we could all take some lessons on forgiveness, including being kinder and more forgiving to ourselves when we mess up. Parenting is not a science (or there would definitely be an operating manual!). It’s more of an ancient art form.

Some days, it’s a masterpiece; other days, it’s scribbles. But I feel blessed every day I get to call my kids mine.

Varner shares the greatest wisdom I can pass on to any parent: “Breathe. Give yourself some grace. Embrace the chaos and say, ‘Hey, it’s okay that you don’t have it all figured out.’

Everyone is trying to keep their nose above water. Life happens while you’re busy living.”

Amen.

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Family-friendly activities on both sides of Highway 54.

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ummer has finally arrived. The kids are out of school, and they don’t want to be cooped up in the house all day.

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of familyfriendly activities in Jefferson City. Here is a breakdown of what’s available whether you live west or east of Highway 54.

The 651O9 When I was younger and the weather was nice, I wanted to be at the Runge Nature Center.

Not only were the exhibits fun and exciting, but the walking trails were always full of beautiful wildlife. Even after I memorized every exhibit, I still wanted to go back to see the animals. Everything was, and still is, interactive and educational. Activities like Little Acorns and Nature’s Needlers allow kids to have fun and learn with their parents and each other.

On the days no one wants to be outside, the movie theater is the place to be. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning at 10 a.m., Capital 8 theaters shows popular and new, family-friendly films. When the movie ends, head over to Capital Mall, where there’s always some fun to be had.

Jamie Reed, manager of Capital Mall, says: “I feel that Capital Mall is a big part of the community. We want to be a destination for families in Jefferson City and the surrounding communities.”

The mall has built on this idea with the opening of High Voltage Arcade, Downtown Book and Toy II, the SSM Health play area, and more. You can enjoy events such as LabSpace Robotics, for grades two through four, and the Missouri River Regional Library Bookmobile.

This is also one of the places to visit Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Another option for family activities isn’t a place you’d expect — the grocery store.

Hy-Vee (as you’ll see in our Gourmet feature this issue) holds Simple Fix cooking classes for handy meal preparation, as well as kidfriendly cooking classes. Keep an eye on their calendar of events for more family fun.

The 651O1 There are many new and exciting things happening on the other side of the highway as well; the Lafayette Corridor is continually adding to its roster.

Plan a family fun night at Lincoln University’s eight-lane bowling alley, or plan a healthy family meal with ingredients from Lincoln’s Farmer’s Market at Lorenzo Greene Hall. Down the road is Lincoln University and Parks and Recreation’s new wellness center, The Linc. Play get fit

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Village Arts Studio Kids Art Class and have fun as a family in this beautiful new building. With youth and family rates, getting a membership to fit your needs is easy and affordable. Also on Lincoln’s campus is the site of the new Boys & Girls Club. “The new Boys & Girls Club facility gives youth in our community a fun and safe place to go where they can play, learn new skills, and participate in life changing programs,” says Stephanie Johnson, executive director of Boys & Girls Club

of Jefferson City. “Our partnership with Lincoln University and the Jefferson City Parks & Recreation will enhance the Club experience by providing access to The Linc as well as programs and mentorship that allow them to visualize what higher education can do for their future.” Kids and families can enjoy programs such as Garden ‘N Grow and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).

Need a venue for your child’s next

birthday party? Rent some lanes at Capital Bowl or a private room at Sk8 Zone. Capital Bowl is perfect for an entire night of fun with arcade games, great music, and even black light bowling. Sk8 Zone offers lessons, competition, or simply a night of entertainment for the whole family.

If you’re looking for something hands-on to do, check out The Village Art Studio. Local artists offer classes, children’s workshops, birthday parties, and private events. So be creative together and bring home something you can proudly put on your coffee table.

During the month of June, the studio puts on summer art camps for kids.

Last but not least, there’s always something to do at the YMCA. Whether Firley, Knowles, or West, the Y provides physical activities for you and your family, and fun events too. At the Firley center, on Ellis Boulevard., climb a rock wall, take a dip in an outdoor pool, or kick some behind at racquetball. At the Knowles center, across from Jefferson City High School, shoot some hoops, do some laps in an indoor pool, or let your kids show you up in gymnastics.

(Don’t hurt yourself — there’s no shame in not being able to do a roundoff anymore.)

All three YMCAs also have nurseries or kids’ centers when you need time to work out or play yourself.

Whether you’re looking for something fun or educational, it’s easy to find an activity that satisfies the whole family. Stay close to home or take the short drive to the other side of town. Oh, and don’t forget about our beautiful parks too.

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CITY CHARACTER

Fostering Hope

CMFCAA works continuously to provide more aid to fostered and adopted children in mid-Missouri.

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n 2007, five women, all adoptive or foster parents, formed a support group to help foster and adoptive families by sharing clothing. What started simply as a community clothing closet has grown into the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoptions Association, an organization that today provides professional parent training, respite care opportunities, advocacy, programming for older youth, crisis intervention, and direct services that provide for physical needs like car seats, backpacks, and more. The organization has quickly proven itself to be an invaluable resource to families in the 13 Mid-Missouri counties it serves.

In 2013, CMFCAA was recognized by the state as the Central Missouri Adoption Resource Center, functioning as part of the state’s Department of Social Services. At that time, there were only four other such centers, located in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, recognized by the state of Missouri.

CMFCAA is not a foster placement or adoption agency; its services are available to both types of families after children have been placed in their home. Headquartered in Jefferson City, CMFCAA opened a satellite office in Columbia in 2016.

“Families providing around-the-clock care and supervision for abused and neglected

children have little time and strained resources,” says CMFCAA president, CEO, and co-founder DeAnna Alonso. “Typical days include therapy appointments, school appointments, court appointments, biological visits, behavioral intervention, and more. Stress and exhaustion while caring for traumatized children goes with the territory.

Our goal is to offer services, training, and personalized care and support to help alleviate stress, stabilize family units, deter placement disruption, and promote resiliency for foster and adoptive families in Central Missouri.”

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children in foster care in Central Missouri alone, and each has access to CMFCAA services. “The opportunity has grown over the years as we’ve been able to have an active presence in several counties by going directly there and providing training, child enrichment, and respite opportunities,” Towns says.

The numbers show the need CMFCAA is filling in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole, Laclede, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Phelps, and Pulaski counties. In 2016, 826 foster and adoptive parents took advantage of professional training and support, while 1,040 children benefited from enrichment programming.

Through a respite exchange program, which matches families to share respite care, 799 foster and adopted children benefitted from 2,220 hours of care. CMFCAA provided advocacy and crisis intervention services for 158 families and was also able to make special requests to eliminate financial barriers for families when kids wanted to participate in extracurricular activities like summer camp, sports, or music lessons.

With additional resources from community partnerships, Towns says that CMFCAA is able to make an even larger impact for kids and families within certain

There are 1,400 children in foster care in Central Missouri alone. communities. Through a partnership with Merrell University and Avail Salon, for example, foster and adoptive children receive free haircuts. The Salvation Army provides clothing vouchers that allow families to clothe their growing children as often as necessary. A partnership with the Lincoln University Farmers Market provides vouchers for families to purchase fresh vegetables, meats, fruits, and other food items during the year.

CMFCAA also provides Begin Again Backpacks, which give children backpacks with clothing, toiletries, and other essentials as children enter foster care. The organization also provides car seats for children entering care. Seniors in high school who are close to aging out of the foster care system can benefit from a two-year transitions program that

provides mentorship, training, college or employment preparation, and help with senior year expenses.

“CMFCAA is a strong believer that our families can benefit from multiple support systems,” Towns says. That’s why the group partners with other organizations, including Capital City CASA, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, Samaritan Center, and more.

CMFCAA’s three staff members each have close ties to, and an invaluable understanding of, the foster care and adoption system.

Towns is an adoptive parent of four, including two children from Missouri foster care.

Program coordinator Sue Engelage was herself a child in the foster care system.

Alonso, one of CMFCAA’s co-founders, also spent time in multiple foster homes and a residential facility before spending a few years as a homeless adult. After stabilizing her life, she and her husband became foster parents to her nieces and nephews, whom they later adopted.

In 2017, CMFCAA looks forward to expanding the respite care program into its service counties. The organization will also introduce two new family finding programs — Extreme Recruitment and 30 Days to Family.

Alonso says the goal of these new programs is to accelerate the opportunity for permanency in the lives of foster children. The Extreme Recruitment program was founded by a sister agency in St. Louis and was featured in Time magazine in 2011.

While Towns says that CMFCAA is always happy when a family chooses to foster or adopt children, there are numerous other ways to support the organization. Volunteers are always needed for monthly child enrichment programming and respite events in various counties, and the organization always has a need for mentors for older youth. CMFCAA also accepts financial donations or donations of supplies for the Begin Again Backpacks.

“CMFCAA also encourages people to recognize the families in their circle of influence who are fostering or have adopted,” Towns says. “Our hope is that others will reach out to support them by providing friendships, encouragement, an occasional meal, or babysitting opportunity.”

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Summer Camp Directory

As the warmest months approach, it’s time to start thinking about summer camps. MidMissouri has many options for any interests your children may have.

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Adventures in Science Camp Young scientists grades one through five will participate in project-based learning at McClung Park. Seven one-week sessions start from the week of June 5 through July 24.

Register by the Monday before each session for $99.

Binder Adventure Camp Children entering fourth and fifth grade will learn outdoor skills with activities such as canoeing, archery, hiking, and more. Seven one-week sessions start from the week of June 5 through July 24 at Binder Lake.

Register by the Monday before each session for $90.

Camp Eagle For more advanced outdoor enthusiasts entering sixth and seventh grade, seven one-week sessions are available from the week of June 5 through July 24 at Binder Lake.

Register by the Monday before each session for $85.

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Future cheerleaders learn cheers, chants, stunts, jumps, and dances from trained staff at Capitol City Cheer. July 12 through 14. Register before July 3 for $65.

environment through games, crafts, and activities at the new Green Berry Acres. For children grades two through five. Seven oneweek sessions start the week of June 5 and run through July 24. Register by the Monday before each session for $85.

Camp Out N About Boys and girls grades one through five will have a blast with recreational sports at EllisPorter Riverside Park and weekly community field trips. Eight one-week sessions run from the week of June 5 through July 31. Register by the Monday before each session for $95.

Camp Wokka Wokka Children grades one through three will enjoy games, crafts, cookouts, and nature study at Memorial Park with weekly field trips. Seven one-week sessions run from the week of June 5 through July 24. Register by the Monday before each session for $85.

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Competitive Golf Clinic Children ages 12 to 15 can enroll in any of three five-day sessions from the week of June 12 through July 10 at Oak Hills Golf Center. Register by the Monday before each session for $75.

Junior Golf Camp Children ages 8 to 14 can enroll in any of 12 fiveday sessions from the week of June 5 through July 17 at Oak Hills Golf Center. Register by the Monday before each session for $50.

LEGO Camp Children design and build a LEGO city using ingenuity and imagination. Camp will be held May 22 to 26 at the McClung Park Pavilion.

Register by May 12 for $150. Super Hero Engineering camp is for ages 5 to 7; Super Hero Masters camp is for ages 7 to 10.

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Capitol City Cheer has created an American Ninja Warrior course for boys and girls to train like the television show contestants.

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Camp will be held May 31 through June 2 at Capitol City Cheer. Register before May 22 for $65.

Showdown Academy Professional theater taught by Hollywood insiders for kids ages 13 to 20. Learn acting, directing, composing, dance, and more, with performances July 14 and 15. Monday through Friday, June 26 through July 15 at Avenue HQ. Register in appropriate age group by June 19 for $285.

Visual Art Academy Artists ages 7 to 14 will learn the skills of painting, drawing, cartooning, and more at the McClung Park Pavilion. Register by June 12, for the week of June 19, or by July 3, for the week of July 10, for $175.

Youth Tennis Interested players ages 4 and older will take lessons at Washington Park Tennis Complex.

Camp will be held Monday through Thursday the weeks of June 5 through June 26 or July 10 through July 24. Register the Monday before each session for $60.

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Camp Lakewood Camp Lakewood offers week-long overnight camping sessions at the Trout Lodge in Lake of the Ozarks for ages 8 to 12. Camp sessions run from June 4 through July 30. Register at ymcaoftheozarks.org for $675.

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Kids from grades three to seven participate in and explore different sporting activities. Six oneweek sessions start the week of June 5 and run through July 24 at the Firley YMCA. Registration is $90 for Y members and $110 for non-members.

A sleepaway camp for boys and girls ages 3 through 10. Two month-long sessions are available, with several mini-session options, held at the Lake of the Ozarks. Register now for the June 11 through July 6 and July 10 through August 24 sessions at campsabra.com.

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Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp Animal lovers ages 7 to 17 learn to care for over 100 different species of animals as well as participate in science and adventure activities.

One six-week session begins June 4 through August 12. Spots fill quickly, so register now.

JCHS Summer Camps Jefferson City High School is holding sports camps from May through July for students grades kindergarten through 12. Sign up to learn and practice football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, track and field, and cross country. Register now at jeffersoncitysports.org for $20 to 40.

Crusader Camps Helias Catholic High is holding sports camps from May through July for students grades pre-K through 12. Sign up to learn and practice volleyball, cross country, basketball, track and field, baseball and softball, archery, soccer, band, football, or cheerleading. Register now at heliascrusaderscamps.com for $30 to 60 (track and field is free).

Camp Siena The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City invites high school students to a summer filled with water and land adventures. The camp is held in Laurie, Missouri from July 23 to July 27.

Register by July 14 for $150.

Camp Maccabee The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City invites high school boys to build their faith and leadership in St. Robert, Missouri. Two sixweek sessions start from the week of July 16 through July 28. Register by July 11 for $150.

Girls Scouts Summer Camp Girls Scouts of the Missouri Heartland invites girls grades kindergarten through twelve, no matter your scouting experience. Each of the four sessions has a different theme, so pick what suits your interests. Learn more and register now at girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Sylvan Camps Sylvan Learning Center in Jefferson City offers learning camps for children grades pre-K through 12. Discover new ways to increase your confidence in reading, writing, math, and more.

Register now at sylvanlearning.com or call 573-355-9479.

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From July 10 through 14, young artists grades one through 12 will explore their creativity culminating in an art show. Register for the session in Ashland at midmissouriartsalliance. com for $80 (includes supplies).

Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp Children ages 8 through 17 will spend time in the great outdoors while strengthening their faith. Eight week-long sessions start from the week of June 4 through July 28 with five weekend camps from April 21 through October 29. Register now at turkeyhillranch.com.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

A Family Serving Families Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home

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enerations of the Trimble family have worked hard to help the residents of Jefferson City during the most difficult times of their lives. This shared history and knowledge is what drives Kent, Christy, and Kyle Trimble and their business, Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.

Dulle-Trimble has only been in the hands of two families since the late 1800s.

“Grandma Dorothy and Grandpa Riley Trimble were in the business for 52 years,” says Kyle. “Grandpa worked at a funeral home during the summers while attending the University of Illinois.”

On July 1, 1945, the Trimble’s purchased their first funeral home, in Moline, Illinois.

Exactly 50 years later, their son, Kent, and his wife of 37 years, Christy, purchased what is now called Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home from the Dulle family, who wished to retire in 1995.

“My brother and I were both in funeral service with our parents,” says Kent. “In ’95 I sold my half of the stock to my brother, so he continues on with the Trimble Funeral Home in Moline. He has his son in business with him, and I have my son in business with me.”

“We really value getting to work with our family,” says Christy. “It would not be as enjoyable working the hours we do if we didn’t get to work with each other.”

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When the Trimbles moved to Jefferson City to begin running DulleTrimble Funeral Home, Kyle immediately showed an interest in the family business. “He wanted to know details,” says Christy. “He would come into the funeral home and help set up flowers, load flowers, clean, wash cars, and do more day to day, behind the scenes work.”

From then to now (Kyle officially joined the business in 2007), Kyle has worked every job you can have in a funeral home. Through their hard work, Kyle and his sister, Genta, who lives in Los Angeles, learned valuable life lessons: Stay until the job is done, and make what you’ve worked on better than you found it. “In many family-owned businesses, that’s the spirit that you have to have,” says Christy.

“What’s nice about being a family business is that we’re a family who is serving other families,” says Kyle. “We’re there for all our families.”

This mindset is essential when working in the funeral industry. “We know that while we can do services the same a thousand times — but for that one family that walks in this funeral home to see their loved one, we know it’s the first time for them,” says Christy. “We try to be mindful of that so that everything is perfect for their first viewing. We know they may not remember what was said to them, but they will remember how they felt: special.”

“You have to make sure every family feels like they are the only family,” adds Kyle.

To further serve their families and make the funeral process easier and more efficient, the Trimbles added an in-house crematory in July of 2015, the only one in Cole County. “A few years ago, we made the decision to open our own crematory because we did not want to give up custodianship of the deceased in our care,” says Kyle. “We take pride in the level of service we give all our families. We do all our work here, under our supervision, for traditional services, and we wanted to give the same level of service to families who choose cremation.”

This addition came alongside an expansion of the funeral home itself.

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Kyle, Dorothy, and Genta Trimble on Easter, 1987 the original 1984 building, including the wallpaper and doors in the chapel, where the pews sport the logo for Dulle-Trimble.

The Trimbles offered some advice for future planning. The most important thing to remember is to have a conversation with your loved ones about their wishes. This will prevent unnecessary financial and emotional burdens on loved ones left behind.

“The ideal is that they come into our office, we sit down with them, pull out a file, and say ‘We sat down with your parents 10 years ago, and these are their wishes,’” says Kyle. “You can see that emotional burden just lift off their shoulders.”

The Trimble family has generations of experience and strives to treat every family that walks through their doors like their own. And when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, it helps to go to someone who will take care of you.

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The ‘Simple Fix’ plan allows customers to take home a week’s worth of pre-planned meals that need very little prep work at home. “Hy-Vee’s mission is to make lives easier, healthier, and happier, and the Simple Fix meals are just another way we can do this for our customers,” says Molly Berndt, Hy-Vee’s clubroom manager.

“I love ‘Simple Fix’ because they have all the time-consuming prep work done,” says Lisa Eiken. “Hamburger is browned, veggies are chopped - we just have to bag it.”

City Magazine attended a Simple Fix prep session to see how it all works. Raw and cooked ingredients for seven separate meals are laid out in stations. Members of the class — this time a group of JCPS elementary school teachers — divide up to make the preparations quick and efficient. Molly and a few assistants demonstrate how to prepare the meals at each station. Finally, a bag, tin, or other container is filled for each participant.

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“We shop, prep, cook, and clean up, leaving the customer no mess at home and a week’s worth of delicious meals that take very little time to finish,” says Molly.

Watching the preparation, it’s evident that not only is Simple Fix a perfect way to save time and energy — it’s also a lot of fun. Every participant smiled and laughed through the work, probably feeling relieved that a week’s worth of cooking was being (mostly) done in about an hour.

You may be asking, “Is Simple Fix something I should consider doing?”

Molly has the answer. “One of the great things about the Simple Fix meals is they can work for anyone,” she says. “From the busy parent to the retiree to the person who just doesn’t like to cook, Simple Fix can be your solution.”

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THE DISH

Rice Cake Animal This bear-shaped snack is fun to make, gluten-free, and completely adorable.

All you need: 1 rice cake 1 tablespoon peanut butter Banana Blueberries

All you do: Spread peanut butter on rice cake. Use two slices of banana: one for the snout and one sliced in half for the ears. Place two blueberries for the eyes and one for the nose. Eat and enjoy!

Original recipe from myfussyeater.com.

For a step by step visual guide by Small Fry Preschool’s Tater class, visit jeffersoncitymag.com

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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The only pediatric dentistry in JCMO offers advice for your child’s lifelong oral health.

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oing to the dentist is not most people’s idea of a good time, but we know that it’s necessary. As adults, we all recognize the importance of at least semi-annual checkups for our oral health — but what about our kids? Do you take them in to the dentist early enough? Before their first tooth arrives?

Dr. Robert Coyle, Dr. Gregory Stine, and Dr. Maice Scott of Capital Dentistry for Children guide their pediatric practice with three keys for maintaining good oral health from infancy: education, prevention, and support.

Education “Fifty percent of kids under 5 have cavities,” says Dr. Coyle. “That is something we would like to improve.”

In order to begin a successful journey to good oral health, it’s important to make the first appointment six months after the eruption of your child’s first tooth, or by their first birthday.

“We love to start seeing kids at an early age, because when it comes to cavities, discovering them early leads to much better outcomes,” says Dr. Scott.

Pediatric dentists have begun to follow the “medical model,” meaning that you have a medical home in their practice that you visit regularly, not just for urgent issues. “We don’t want you to only bring your kids in when there is a problem,” Stine says. “Prevention and familiarity is important with the family. As a pediatric dentist, not only are we trying to prevent and cure disease; we’re trying to grow good adult patients. All the time we have parents who come in and wish they could see us. That’s a compliment, but it’s sad too because many times parents aren’t taking care of themselves because Jefferson City Magazine | 101

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS they have a fear of treatment. It’s very common.”

Unfortunately, dentists have to deal with many people’s irrational fear of their work. A lot of this stems from past trauma during dental procedures, so the doctors at Capital Dentistry work hard create a positive experience for even their youngest patients.

“Some general dentists don’t want to see a child until they are 3 or 4 years old because they expect a certain level of cooperation. We don’t expect that,” says Coyle. “We know that a 1- or 2-year-old isn’t necessarily going to cooperate with a dental exam. We understand what their developmental stages are and what to expect.”

Prevention To avoid letting your child be one of the fifty percent of kids who develop a cavity before age 5, making that first early visit is essential.

Creating a plan for your child and developing a relationship with their dentist will help prevent future problems.

“We know when we see someone at a young age, we are really able to go through the different risk factors and put together something specific for each patient and family,” Scott says.

“Our first visit isn’t a lot about teeth — it’s about education and building that relationship, because that trust is very important,” Stine adds.

Even before your children have teeth, or when they’re first showing teeth, you should know what to look for and what habits to develop early.

“We spend a lot of time with parents on proper diet and healthy brushing habits,” Coyle says. “By and large, when we see kids at an early age, we are more successful with that.”

Coyle says this knowledge and early introduction to dental hygiene creates a more comfortable environment for children and their families. “By having a dental provider that knows your family and knows your child, it’s much easier when trauma occurs for you and your children,” he says. “There’s a trust there and easy access.”

“We pursue additional certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry that requires residency, a written exam, and an oral exam with annual qualifying exams,” says Coyle. “Every year, we’re taking a new test and are able to tell the parents of our patients that we are at the top of our game. We all feel strongly that we do that.”

Along with this certification, the doctors each attend a specialty residency in a hospital setting, which included an emergency, pediatric, and general anesthesia rotation. This exposed them to many situations that help them be prepared for any patients, including children with special needs, medically compromised children, children with developmental or behavioral issues, or children who have had trauma in other medical settings. These children require extra care and patience, which pediatric dentists are especially wellequipped to provide.

“Not every child needs to be seen by a pediatric dentist — there aren’t enough of us to go around,” Stine says. “There is nobody better than us for kids who have special circumstances, though.”

Along with their continuing education, Coyle, Stine, and Scott feel that their practice excels due to their partnership and incredible staff.

“The fact that the three of us work so closely together and hold each other to a high standard makes it so we can bounce ideas off each other, positively compete against each other, support each other’s growth, and hold each other accountable,” says Scott. “Plus, our staff is incredible. They are well-trained and go through continuing education. We also have a lot of fun” To fully ensure the oral health of your child, it is important to remember those three keys: education, prevention, and support. Finding a provider you trust, making appointments early, and knowing what to look for will help keep your child’s smile healthy and sparkling.

Support Capital Dentistry for Children is the only pediatric dentist practice in Jefferson City.

As such, the doctors pursue continuing education to ensure that they are up-to-date on the latest materials, techniques, and literature available to them.

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Sunny Styles for the Family

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he Towns family joined us at Cole County Park for some stylish fun in the sun. Local stores provided the summertime looks to give our readers style ideas for a picnic in the park, Memorial Day, or any upcoming event. Thank you to our models, Mark (pastor at Memorial Baptist Church) and Amanda (finance director at Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association) and their four adopted children: Maryemma, 14; Caleb, 10; Nathan, 7; and Joy, 6.

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Caleb Towns

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May 29 is Memorial Day. Dust off your red, white, and blue for a backyard barbecue or find the nearest pool to cool off in. While you’re enjoying the day, take a moment to remember the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. Stop by the Capitol from 2 to 4:30 to watch the Monticello Singers perform “A Salute to Veterans” on Memorial Day, or visit the Jefferson City National Cemetery on E. McCarty to pay your respects to the 1,500 veterans, spanning from the War of 1812 through the Vietnam War, who are buried there.

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DESTINATIONS

Adventures in STL Find family fun everywhere you turn in St. Louis.

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THE GATEWAY ARCH Whether you were born and raised in Missouri or you’re a newbie, it’s obligatory that you’re familiar with Missouri’s two most historic monuments: the Capitol and the Gateway Arch. Not much has changed about the architectural marvel itself (thankfully), but a refresher visit should be on your to-do list. Take a couple of hours to explore the newly renovated Arch grounds and museum, and ride to the top for a view of the city and the Mississippi — you’ll gain a newfound appreciation for our historic past.

some of the spaces are a bit small for the average adult, you’re encouraged to join in on the fun and unleash your inner kid.

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CITY MUSEUM This STL destination is easily one of the most unique places within driving distance of JCMO. This play space is the stuff of dreams — kids can climb, crawl, roam, explore, and slide to their heart’s content, or at least until they need a nap. The newage museum is an interactive gallery of art that is meant to be climbed on. Although

day interactive fun house for children of all ages. With exhibits on everything from magic, mysteries, and art to fan favorites like the bubble room and the kids’ construction zone, this place has something for everyone. If you want to enjoy free admission, head over on the third Friday of the month after 5:30 p.m. for their free family fun night.

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Saint Louis Zoo Sea Lion Sound Tunnel THE ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER As a comparable option that just so happens to be free, the Science Center is a great choice for a budget-friendly day in the city. Along with its resident attractions like the Life Science Lab and the OMNIMAX Theater, the science center offers a little something extra throughout the year with SciFest 2017 — each month, experts are on location to inspire and teach about science in the real world. This summer, the expo topics range from coding and mega-machines to movers and shakers in the STL science community.

SLAM ART HILL FILM SERIES Every summer, the St. Louis Art Museum utilizes its magnificent Art Hill, overlooking the Grand Basin in Forest Park, for popular flicks under the stars on Friday nights in July.

This event is — of course — free. Last year, classics like “Top Gun,” “Rocky,” “E.T.,” and “Forrest Gump” were shown. The movies don’t start until after dark, but you’ll want to get there early for a prime spot, as the hill fills up fast. Pack a picnic for a picturesque dinner on the lawn.

THE MUNY Hordes of Mid-Missourians frequent this St. Louis staple religiously every summer.

If you’re not one of those, it’s time to

experience the magic of this outdoor amphitheater in Forest Park. This season, The Muny will be showing “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” among other musicals. Not only are there great seats for sale, but if you’re looking for an inexpensive night out, The Muny has free seats located at the back of the theater, which are available on a first come, first serve basis. The Muny’s season runs from June to August.

THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO Lions and tigers and . . . live music? With interactive exhibits like the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, the St. Louis Zoo has always been a top destination for families, but every Friday night of the summer, the zoo has something special: the Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Starting May 26, the zoo has a lineup of free live music on the outdoor stage in the heart of the zoo, along with engaging activities to help children learn about animals, especially some endangered species.

Now you’re ready to plan your trip to St. Louis. Pack up the car, grab the kids, and head to the Gateway to the West for a summer of (mostly free) fun.

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STILL KICKIN’ IT

A Lifelong Samaritan

Marylyn Defeo lives her life with faith and volunteerism.

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s a child, Marylyn Defeo, longtime community volunteer and founder of The Samaritan Center in Jefferson City, would spend summers with her grandfather, a doctor, in Clinton, Missouri.

Defeo saw him as both an inspiration and a role model; she accompanied him on his rounds, which included tending to those who lived in abandoned street cars. She recalls one memorable outing when her grandfather was able to procure a glass eye for a boy her age who had lost one. The boy’s mother paid them in chickens. “We hadn’t even gone a mile down the road before my grandfather told me, ‘Okay,

you’re in charge of the chickens,’” she jokes.

Defeo inherited a sense of giving from her family and through an interfaith lens.

Although Defeo was raised Irish Catholic, her grandfather was an orthodox Jew. Defeo laughs as she remembers weekends with her grandparents. “On Friday nights, I would be at Seder meal, then Sunday mornings they would drive me to mass,” she says. “It was a very rich childhood that I had.”

One moment from high school stands out to Defeo as influential in her calling to service.

A Christmas school project brought her and other friends together delivering canned goods

to those in need. The last stop on the list left her alone, making the delivery to a family living in a wooden crate. The youngest boy in the family was overjoyed at the food, which shook young Defeo. “I thought, ‘Oh gosh, we don’t even have a bag of candy,’” she says. “That just haunted me. I never forgot it. Why are we so lucky and those folks have nothing?”

She went home and told her parents about it, and Defeo’s father made a special trip to the butcher so that her mother could make a nice meal for the family’s Christmas. “I think God had a plan for me. He kept poking me with it, and I finally said OK.” Jefferson City Magazine | 117

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You might say that she finally said “OK” when she took the position as commissioner of the social concerns committee at Immaculate Conception Parish. Defeo’s youngest son was growing up and some of the older children were off to college. She became what she called the “grandma,” teaching young mothers in need how to care for their children — everything from how to change diapers to cleaning bottles.

Always looking for an opportunity to assist the community, she once again saw one at Christmas. Defeo had the idea to put up a tree with tags on it and let parishioners take a tag to buy presents for the family listed — and so the Jesse Tree was born. It was a hit.

Soon Jesse Trees became a staple at parishes around town.

Not long after, Defeo saw another need, at an interfaith charity, The Samaritan Center.

Although it was anything but easy, the project got off the ground, serving fifteen families out of IC’s Pleus Hall in 1987. It didn’t take long before their work had outgrown their location, and in 1998, The Samaritan Center broke ground on their current home on East McCarty. Three decades later, The Samaritan Center is still aiding the community, and won’t be slowing down anytime soon.

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place of purpose for those with special needs.

The Samaritan Center currently has a program with special needs students from Jefferson City High School. The students help the center fill the pantry by packing items such as crackers and other snacks. It’s a simple job for the students, but it gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment. Defeo says: “That’s the thing that helps me get through with some of the nonsense in our world today. You have to work where you’re planted and change what you can change.”

Volunteering may be one of Defeo’s loves, but it’s not the only one. She jokes that she does, of course, have other hobbies and interests outside of helping others. They include playing bridge (which she’s been doing with the same group of ladies for over 50 years), enjoying a good book, and making memories with her family. Over 60 years of marriage have brought plenty of joy to her life, including seven children, 45 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She laughs, “The girls are running strong.”

Defeo is adamant that none of the great work she’s done would have been possible without the unwavering love and support of her husband, Lou, and her children. She says, “They’re always behind me saying, ‘Go, Mom, go!’” And go she has.

This July, the Samaritan Center will be celebrating 30 years as a staple of service in our community. From the small team of its founding, the agency has now grown to a team of over 600 volunteers. (Even with an army like that, Defeo assured us they’re still taking new volunteers.)

With an abundance of services like a food pantry, dental and medical services, and civil law services, the Samaritan Center fills a void for those in need.

For food, Defeo says canned goods are wonderful, but building a nutritious meal is difficult without fresh foods. Including more healthy and fresh options is just another way the Samaritan Center is trying to fulfill all the needs of their patrons.

With so many services available, Defeo says space is limited. Many areas are multi-purpose: they transform their tax office to a doctor’s office as needed. This July, The Samaritan Center will host their largest fundraising event of the year, their annual auction, which, this year, doubles as a 30th birthday party. The event will feature a dinner, a live auction, and a silent auction, and it will be held at Capital Plaza Hotel.

Proceeds will help The Samaritan Center continue their mission of going above and beyond in their service, even providing things like Easter dinner hams and children’s Halloween costumes. Defeo says it’s these things that really make a difference for the kids. “They have costume parties at school where they dress up, and I don’t want them feeling funny because they didn’t,” she says. “I really worry about the children and their future.” In 30 years, the Samaritan Center has grown from serving 15 families to over 1,400.

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PAST TIMES

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n 1972, my brother’s pinewood derby car received more attention from my mom and dad than I did. It was a metallic, light blue hot-rod decorated with racing stickers and a spoiler. It had weights placed underneath with a precision and consideration I haven’t seen from family members since. It was important.

The car’s first run was tragic. At the gate, it looked like a sure champion, but when the race began, the car jumped the track and tumbled several feet to the ground, knocking the spoiler off. It lost, badly.

However, there was a moment of shining triumph when, at the end of the event, my brother’s car was named Best-in-Show. My parents rejoiced. Despite my animosity toward all the hoopla, I cheered with them.

The Pinewood Derby was then, and still is, a family affair. In later years, when I gave birth to my boys, I knew they would be Boy Scouts like my brother.

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PAST TIMES

Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910 and has a strong heritage. I had visions of my cherubs helping little old ladies cross the street, of being summoned to help neighbors in need, and, most importantly, of being solid citizens. They would obey the Scout Law, which states, “A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” Clean?

Sincerely a portion of the law in which my scouts struggle.

Greg Baker is development director for the Great Rivers Council of Boy Scouts.

He started in scouting when he was young, attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and became an adult volunteer, a board member, and now a professional Scouter. He says the state of scouting is strong in Mid-Missouri. The Great Rivers Council encompasses Cole, Osage, Maries, and Moniteau counties, and there are 1,317 scouts and growing in this area. Nationally, there are more than 2.4 million youth participants and 1 million adult volunteers.

Baker says that, besides competing in the pinewood derby, young men can benefit from scouting in a number of ways.

There are State Park Service days; soap box derby races; growth, advancement, and leadership opportunities; and the fun that camping and hiking adventures offer.

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to denote the weather conditions; the clear bead is the toughest to get, since it means the temperature during the campout was below zero. As I snuggled in my bed with my heated mattress pad, I thought about my little angels with their teeth chattering in their tents. I imagined them crying softly to themselves, as to not risk embarrassment, with icicles on their eyelashes, and I couldn’t sleep a wink.

Scouting is more than campouts, cookie sales, knots, and hiking.

But the next morning, my boys returned home alive, bead in hand, laughing about the night’s events.

Scouting is more than campouts, cookie sales, knots, and hiking. Both Boy and Girl Scouting offers a sense of family, community, and camaraderie that can last a lifetime.

Wendy Whelan is the marketing and

brand manager of Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, which serves girls and adults across 68 counties in southern and central Missouri.

Whelan says Girl Scouting began over 100 years ago when founder Juliette Gordon Low, also known as “Daisy,” organized the first troop in Savannah, Georgia. Whelan says Girl Scouting in mid- Missouri is thriving.

There are nearly 4,000 Girl Scouts and adult volunteers. Girl Scouts also live by a law, which states “I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.”

Whelan says Girl Scouts gain new experiences, new friends, and confidence in themselves by being members. 84 percent of Girl Scouts say they learned and did new things in the scouts, and another 80 percent report that they were able to do things they couldn’t have done in other places. Three in four Girl Scouts say that, because of their involvement, they’ve become a leader in more activities with their friends and classmates, as well as in their community.

I’m thankful I live in a community where Scouts are active and appreciated, and I’m glad there are adult volunteers to help them along the way.

If you or someone you know is interested in Boy Scouts please contact Kelsey.Walker@ scouting.org. If you’re interested in Girl Scouts, you can visit their website at www. girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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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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Shops & Services BEST ADULT CARE 1st place: Heisinger Bluffs, 1002 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-636-6288 / St. Joseph’s Bluffs, 1306 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0166, lssliving.org 2nd place: Primrose Retirement Community, 1214 Freedom Ct., Jefferson City, 573-415-0277, primroseretirement.com BEST ANTIQUE MALL 1st place: Historic Yellow Moon Antique Mall & Gift Shop, 508 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-893-6627

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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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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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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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

1st

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

573-634-1317

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

BEST WATER TREATMENT

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2nd place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., 573-634-4444, machensfordcapitalcity.com

573-644-9999

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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573-893-2505

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

BEST BARTENDER

BEST DENTIST

573-634-9999

573-635-0327

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573-644-9999

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573-659-7546

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 EYE DOCTOR 1st Place: Dr. Paige Hedgpath, Eyes on Missouri, 323 Monroe St., Jefferson City, 573-635-1313, eyesonmissouri.com

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2

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

BEST ACCOUNTANT

2

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573-635-6080

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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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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JENNIFER SCHNIEDERS

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

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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

BEST MECHANIC

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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ADVERTISER INDEX Ana Marie's Bridal.....................................................40

GFI Digital.....................................Inside Front Cover

Phoenix Home Care, Inc........................................119

Anthony Porter Insurance......................................72

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland................77

Prison Brews...............................................................50

Anytime Fitness.........................................................72

Green Horizon’s Garden Center..........................116

Providence Bank.......................................................48

Apple Tree Academy................................................. 77

Gym-Zzouri Gymnastics........................................ 81

Red Wheel Bike Shop.............................................128

Argyle Catering............................................................56

Hawthorn Bank........................................................140

Riley Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac............... 26

Arris Pizza Palace/Arris Bistro................................6

Heisinger Bluffs & St. Joseph’s Bluffs..............48

Riley Toyota Scion...................................................106

ATA Martial Arts..........................................................82

Helias Catholic............................................................80

River Region Credit Union.......................................31

Bee At Home..............................................................44

Helias Foundation.....................................................79

Riverbend Dentistry............................................... 130

Bert Doerhoff CPA...................................................123

Houser Millard Funeral Home................................15

Roark Aluminum..........................................................11

HyVee................................................................... 16 & 92

Saffee’s........................................................................ 120

J. Pfenny’s.....................................................................14

Samuel’s Tuxedos....................................................126

JC MATTRESS............................................................98

Sawaddee Thai Cuisine......................................... 137

JCL Hardwood Floors............................................ 40

Scholastic, Inc............................................................. 28

JCMG...................................................62, 63, 68 & 139

Scott Hamblin...........................................................124

Jefferson Bank of Missouri....................................74

Scruggs Lumber............................................................3

Jefferson City Parks & Recreation..........78 & 137

Septagon Construction..........................................42

Kids Unlimited Childcare Center........................80

Signature Homes.........................................................9

KRCG..............................................................................60

Spectators....................................................................24

Kwik Kar Wash and Detail..................................... 53

St. Mary’s Health Center............................................4

LaBelle Cabinetry & Lighting............................... 56

State Farm Insurance...............................................32

Landmark Bank.........................................................20

State Technical College of Missouri...................116

Longfellow’s Garden Center................................123

Stockman Stoneworks INC..................................119

Martellaro Marble and Granite.............................94

Sycamore Place..........................................................78

McMichael Realty..........................................12 & 100

The Blue Diamond.................................................. 137

Mid-City Lumber Co................................................86

The Village of Bedford Walk..................................10

Council for Drug Free Youth..................................116

Midwest Block & Brick............................................ 33

Turkey Creek Golf Center....................................... 82

Culvers........................................................................... 98

MiMi’s Sweet Treats................................................... 81

US Rents It................................................................... 58

Day Solutions Foundation...................................128

Missouri Dept. of Conservation........................... 18

Vandelicht’s Jewelers..............................................94

Designs By Tina, LLC................................................72

Missouri Golf Association.......................................76

Vaughan Pools & Spas........................................... 82

Dick Otke Construction...........................................53

Missouri National Parks.........................................112

Wallstreet Group.....................................................108

Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home............................... 66

Nathan Voss Construction...................................129

Whaley’s Pharmacy Inc..........................................66

Edward Jones/Anne Durbin Scott......................13

Naught Naught Insurance Agency....................96

Woodman Engineering Co..................................108

Elite Performing Arts................................................79

Nicklas Financial........................................................ 22

Xtreme Body & Paint.................................................5

Fischer Body Shop.......................................................7

Organize That Space...............................................126

Freeman Mortuary...................................................124

Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab............123

Beth McGeorge/Remax.............................30 & 96 Boone Hospital.........................................................102 Boys & Girls Club of the Capital City................64 Burns Optical.............................................................126 Call & Gentry Law Group.......................................50 Canterbury Hill Winery.............................................58 Capital Dentistry for Children...............................75 Capital Mall..................................................................44 Capital Region...............................................................8 Carrie's Hallmark........................................................40 Central Bank....................................26, 42, 68 & 106 Central Dairy and Ice Cream Company.............81 Central Trust Company.............................. 86 & 120 Citizens Investing in J + C.......................................85 Classic Travel............................................................... 98

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“When we sell what we rent, we have to replace it that day.

Hawthorn helps us do that.”

– Steve and Janice Houser of U.S. Rents-It “At U.S. Rents-It, we will sell anything we rent.

But when that happens, you have to replace it immediately. There’s no time to wait.”

“Hawthorn Bank has done a great job of providing us with the funding to make that process very easy.”

Call Dan Lewis at 573-761-6163.

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