Jefferson City Magazine - July/August 2012

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From the Publisher

t is that time of year when Jefferson City Magazine asks Jefferson City to vote on who, where and what are the city’s best of everything. Find your City’s Best ballot in this issue. It’s your chance to cast your vote!

Last year was the first year that we put the vote to readers, and more than 1,700 ballots came in. The winners were published in our November/December issue and honored at the City’s Best Celebration, attended by 500-plus people. It was a wonderful evening of live music by Two Buck Drunk, and food was provided by the winners of Best Restaurant, Best Burger, Best Pizza, Best Ice Cream, Best Sushi, Best Beer, Best Happy Hour — I think you get the idea. The City’s Best winners also provided door prizes from Best Spa, Best Salon, Best Landscaper, etc. It was a wonderful evening of celebrating what great people, places and products Jefferson City has to offer.

So here we are again. We need you to cast your vote, either by completing the ballot in this July/August issue or by visiting jeffersoncitymag.com. Once again, the winners will be published in the upcoming November/December issue, and the celebration is set for Nov. 15 at the Capital Plaza Hotel. Who will hold the title of Jefferson City’s Best for 2012?

Get excited, and vote for Jefferson City’s Best!

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ummer reading. Lazy days by the pool (or in my case, staying up too late with a book I can’t put down). What are you reading? “Science Friction” in the April 2012 Smithsonian got me thinking. Neal Stephenson is challenging fellow science-fiction writers to write with optimism and bring a brand new world to life instead of our worst nightmares. If you saw or read The Hunger Games, you may understand. I enjoyed the entire Suzanne Collins series and watched the movie, but I see Stephenson’s point. When I think about how, in the past couple of years, most of the books my 12-year-old son has read have been less than sunny, I don’t think it’s solely a reflection of his tastes. He tunes me out, like a true tween, when I argue that what he reads influences how he thinks and who he becomes. He might not get it yet, but the written word transforms one’s thinking.

Jefferson City Magazine is proud to present an issue filled with celebrations of our great American spirit: from our Ones to Watch honorees and their can-do, will-do attitudes (Page 20), to the positive economic impact under construction with the new St. Mary’s (Page 75), to how one group of Jefferson City individuals is teaming up to build a new home for a disabled veteran (Page 85). We even have a $50,000 fish tale (Page 103). Only in America.

Enjoy this issue and a happy Fourth of July. Thank you for the opportunity to fill your head with visions of Jefferson City’s bright future.

The story of Operation Tyler (Page 85) is a bit of Americana: a wounded veteran, a community coming together, a new home in time for Thanksgiving. What I found when I began interviewing, however, was that it’s best told as a collection of short stories. The main character isn’t Tyler or his house; it’s each individual who has been moved to contribute. This is the story of a retired football coach, a builder who lost a son, a union man and his brotherhood and countless others. Along the way, each of them has added his or her personal tales to Operation Tyler, and it’s because of them that the story exists to be told at all.

— Amy Hoffman, contributing writer It was so much fun interviewing Str8Arrow Band (Page 107), particularly listening in on their rehearsal. It was a little like having my own private concert in Cam Lupkey’s basement. Travis Cole says he likes making music because it can make someone’s day a little better, and that was the case for me.

All the band members have performed with other bands in the past. For example, Winston Wells lived in Nashville for a few years and did road work with many famous musicians.

When they bring all of that experience and talent together, they make beautiful music.

— Faye Zumwalt, contributing writer

After writing for the Jefferson City News Tribune for nearly 29 years, it was time for a change. I'm enjoying my new gigs immensely working with Rod Smith and KRCG and having my own Web page, Loeffler's Link, and now taking over the Man Page for Jefferson City Magazine. As you know and as you can tell, this is a sharp, first-class, top-shelf publication. They still hired me. I'll do my best not to ruin and/or taint its reputation.

— Tom Loeffler, contributing writer

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Features 20 Ones to Watch Our annual feature of top movers and shakers in Jefferson City. Take a look at seven individuals who are making an impact through their careers and volunteering.

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Home Tour: An Expressive Palette Lake: The Waterfall House Designer’s Palette: Summer shimmer Gourmet: Sweet Chipotle Catering Hit List: Tech candy

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Boehmer Feeler For the fifth year, our annual Matt feature honors Ones to Watch Tollerton outstanding individuals from Kayla Wilbers our community.

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Business Feature: StartUp Jefferson City

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Philanthropy: RACS

Business Profile: Fechtel Beverage Growth: The new St. Mary’s Health Center Person You Should Know: Joe Henderson,

City Character: Operation Tyler brings a vet home

At Ease

92 Recreation: Summertime pet fun and care 97 The Dish: Munichberg Tavern’s crab boil 99 Health: Rhu tox stops poison ivy affliction 103 The Man Page: A fish story 107 Artist Profile: Str8Arrow rocks out 110 Ask Eric: Hats, hats, hats

In Every Issue 12 Welcome 16 Calendar 90 Business Briefs 117 Snapshots 130 Last Word

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True West Dinner Theater, matinee performances, doors open at noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and show starts at 1:30 p.m., Shikles Auditorium, 1200 Linden Drive

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By Olivia Frame and Jennifer Bondurant Photos by Chris Hollaway

Jefferson City Magazine celebrates seven individuals who are rising to the top of their fields and making Jefferson City a better place to live. After being nominated by peers and employers, this year’s honorees were selected by the following committee members: City

Magazine Publisher Tami Turner and previous Ones to Watch honorees Jason Jett, Amy Berendzen and Carrie Carroll.

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Sally Moore

Physical therapist, Capital Region Medical Center Healthplex

Striving to be the best characterizes Sally Moore. Recognized numerous times by her co-workers for customer service and nominated for Star Awards for outstanding customer service, Moore has completed her doctor of physical therapy and received Klose Lymphedema Therapy Certification; she’s one of two physical therapists at CRMC with the certification. In addition, she serves as a facilitator for the University of Missouri physical therapy program in its problem-based learning curriculum. As a consultant for the Missouri Department of Social Services, she reviews case files for determining physical therapy services.

“Sally is always looking for ways to become a better therapist, whether it's through attending continuing education courses, reading professional journals, teaching in the UMC physical

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therapy program or learning from her peers,” says Paula Burnett, director of rehabilitation at Capital Region. “Sally truly cares about the community and wants to make it a great place to live and raise a family. She has a strong faith, and this is the foundation for all that she does.”

Burnett says Moore is the first to step up and volunteer when a need arises and acts as a mentor for new employees and students. Although she is not a Jefferson City native, Moore has not hesitated to get involved in the community.

“Those organizations she is involved in have become better because of the enthusiasm and excitement she brings to the group,” Burnett says. “She truly cares about the community and wants to make it a great place to live and raise a family.” n

Community involvement:

Co-chair for March of Dimes March for Babies, member and liturgist at First Christian Church, member of Cole County Mizzou Alumni Association (scholarship chair) and Pi Beta Phi Sorority House Corp. (former secretary), member of American Physical Therapy Association, outreach activities related to cancer wellness and lymphedema

Family: Husband, Jeff, and son, Grayson, 4

“When things seem tough, Sally will say, ‘We can do this …’”

— CRMC Director of Rehabilitation Paula Burnett

“Chris is a natural leader. That trait, in combination with his strong work ethic, results in his impressive ability to lead his lending team and build lifelong relationships with customers.” — Ken Theroff, Jefferson Bank president

Chris Wood

Vice president/manager, Real Estate Dept./Jefferson Bank Community involvement: JC Board of Realtors 5K Council for Drug Free Youth (chairman of first 5K), Samaritan Center Chili Supper Committee, Habitat BUILD volunteer, Friends of Scouting Fundraiser, United Way Fund Allocation Board, Special Learning Center/Capital City Cook-off participant, Upward basketball coach, supporter of Concord Christian School and West Elementary School, member of Concord Baptist Church

Family: Wife, Jill, and three children: Ty, 7; Madelyn, 5; Brody, 2

According to Chris Wood, serving in the U.S. military served him well. Wood served in the Army from 2000 to 2003 and earned the rank of corporal. He spent time in the infantry and with the 82nd Airborne Division and had the opportunity to attend and graduate from Ranger School, an elite combat leadership course.

“The experience taught you to be mentally tough and handle stress and environments much more difficult than you normally see in day-to-day life,” Wood says. “It helped me keep things in more of a black-and-white perspective of how things really are and what’s important.”

Following his military service, Wood joined Jefferson Bank to begin a career in mortgage lending. During that time, he attended Columbia College full time at night and earned a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in finance and management. In 2009, before he was 30 years old, Wood accepted a managerial position in Jefferson Bank’s Real Estate Department. Since then, he has exceeded the expectations of the bank and its holding company representatives.

According to Jefferson Bank President Ken Theroff, Wood’s military start gave him a strong foundation and tools for success.

“Chris believes in keeping both physically and mentally fit,” Theroff says. “His background in the military has set an excellent groundwork for committing to being a good role model for others.”

Theroff says Wood continually pushes himself and looks for every opportunity to improve through training and community involvement.

“Chris is a good example of someone who has ability to balance all areas of his life: religion, family, professional and personal development,” Theroff says.

His military background instilled an affinity for strong leaders, and Wood credits Sharon Reser, Harold Westhues, Theroff and Dick Wilson, who lost a battle with cancer earlier this year, as strong Jefferson Bank mentors and positive examples that have helped shaped him. n

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Community involvement: Big Brothers

Big Sisters for 12 years, fifth-grader mentor at South School, president of Thorpe Gordon PTO, Capital Arts Board, Jefferson City Public Schools Vanguard program graduate, First Baptist Church member and Stephens Leader, Natural Church Development Committee, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Young Professional member

Family: Husband, Jeff, and two children: Cooper, 8, and Tuck, 5

“Heather always embraces challenge with a smile and humor. She has a gift for making those around her feel valued.” — Beth Schmidt, co-worker

Heather Boehmer Feeler Communications coordinator, St. Mary’s Health Center

Heather Feeler is in the right industry. Her zest for life fits perfectly with the health care profession; she truly lives the mission of St. Mary’s Health Center and brings a great sense of humor and strong faith to her job as communications coordinator.

“Heather is a fantastic attribute to St. Mary’s and Jefferson City,” says Brian Barry, St. Mary’s vice president of strategy and business development.

“Her dedication and positive approach to service strengthen her ability to contribute across the community.

Her passion and energy allow her to effectively communicate what it means to be exceptional in life, in our community and in the health care services we all take a part in at St. Mary’s Health Center.”

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Through her position, Feeler has developed and implemented several of St. Mary's most successful community health events including Hands on Hearts, which trained more than 1,000 people on CPR in one day. For this event, out of 252 entries, St. Mary's received the Show-Me Excellence Award presented by the Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing. Feeler has also developed the St. Mary's Women's Health Institute and the Baby Bonanza in cooperation with JCMG. As the writer/editor of the St. Mary's Today publication, Feeler is the voice for St. Mary’s that reaches 7,500 households.

“Heather is a well-educated, gleaming product of the excellence that can come from the Jefferson City Public School system,” says co-worker Beth Schmidt.

“Heather strives to give back to the community that raised her by giving back to children, not just her own, her best efforts.”

Several local school and community organizations have benefited from Feeler’s participation. She has served as a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters for 12 years, and currently, she is a mentor for a fifth-grader at South School and the PTO president at Thorpe Gordon. She is also an active member and a Stephens Leader at First Baptist Church. As a Stephens Leader, she counsels people experiencing grief, divorce, cancer, job loss, loneliness, disability or other life difficulties.

“Her heart is full of compassion for the young and old alike and for people from very varied backgrounds,” Schmidt says. n

Matt Tollerton Vice president, Central Bancompany

“Matt’s known for, ‘“Can’t” never did anything.’” — Dan Westhues, Central Bancompany Senior Vice President

As one of the youngest officers at Central Bancompany, Matt Tollerton is making his mark within the company, thanks to his innovative thinking, tireless work and proactive strategies.

“Matt is one of the finest additions to the Central Bancompany staff,” says Central Bancompany Senior Vice President Dan Westhues.

Westhues credits Tollerton for bringing cutting-edge technology to Central Bancompany’s customer base that is normally only seen in very large markets. As ecommerce project manager, he helped Central Bancompany become an area leader in Internet banking and launched mobile banking, improved the financial institution's Internet bill pay system and brought customer-initiated alerts to life.

“He understands the customer better than anyone I have ever seen and has the ability to build products with them in mind,” Westhues says.

Central Bancompany’s Money Manager, an online personal financial management system, is Tollerton’s most recent contribution to the company. Money Manager is the first program of its kind to be launched by a bank in Missouri.

Westhues credits Tollerton as a role model among his peers for his technical acumen and strong communication skills. “Matt is one of the best communicators I have seen,” Westhues says.

Outside of the office, Tollerton continues to set an example as he stays active in the community by devoting time to the United Way and American Cancer Society, as well as his friends and family and those closest to his heart: his wife, Casey, and daughter, Clara. n

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Kayla Wilbers Marketing associate, Huber & Associates

“Kayla is a role model within Huber & Associates because she takes the initiative to get things done. She works to make those around her successful.” — Ken Enloe, director of marketing and business development 26 | July/August 2012

Kayla Wilbers joined Huber & Associates in November 2010 and quickly made a positive impact.

As her manager, Ken Enloe says he has seen her grow personally and professionally significantly in the 18 months she has been a part of the marketing team.

“She has demonstrated her commitment to the success of our sales team and invested herself in doing very specific tasks to help them win in a very competitive business environment,” Enloe says.

“While she is much younger than many of the people she relates to on our staff, she has earned their respect and is regarded as a true professional in every sense of the word.”

Demonstrating an ability to learn quickly, Wilbers entered the world of IT with Huber & Associates and rapidly adapted. The IT industry is dynamic by nature, and Wilbers continues to learn and grow in the position as she serves Huber & Associates clients.

According to Enloe, one of Wilbers’ strengths is that she is not afraid to jump into any project and doesn’t back down when an obstacle arises.

Born and raised in Jefferson City and a graduate of Jefferson City High School, Wilbers takes an active role in the organizations she supports in the Jefferson City community and is proud to forge her career as a young professional in her hometown.

“The Jefferson City community is important to me because of the firsthand impact I’ve seen young professionals can have on others and the community,” Wilbers says. “I believe you get out of something what you put into it. I’m happiest when I’m involved in worthwhile causes and I feel like I’m making a positive difference.”

Enloe is proud of how she represents herself and Huber & Associates through her involvement.

“Kayla takes on leadership roles and volunteers her own free time to make a contribution,” Enloe says.

“She doesn’t wait to be persuaded to get involved.”

It’s that sense of leadership and volunteerism that Enloe says will have a lasting impact. “That is the kind of attitude that will leave a very positive legacy for Jefferson City.” n

Community involvement: Heart of Missouri American Red Cross Board of Directors, Heart of Missouri American Red Cross Club Red co-chair, hYPe Leadership Board, 2012 Leadership Jefferson City, Zonta (Public Relations chair, Z-Club Committee), Jefferson City Chamber ambassador, 2012 Salute to America Public Relations chair, Rotaract board member, Jeff City Start Committee, Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association, MU Alumni Association, MU Alumni Cole County Chapter Barbecue Committee, Central United Church of Christ, United Way Pacesetter, Salvation Army

Community involvement:

President of Jefferson City Home Builders Association, member of the Long Range Planning Committee at Concord Baptist Church, leader of Operation Tyler (building home for injured veteran), member of Chamber of Commerce

Family: Wife, Bobbie, and sons: Gavin, 5, and Brayden, 9

“Scott is truly a ‘One To Watch’ as a businessman, a citizen and a community leader.”

— Warren Krech, client and local radio personality

Scott Schaeperkoetter Owner, Signature Homes

Scott Schaeperkoetter started out with a minority stake in CK Signature Homes in 2002. In 2007, he bought out his partner to go it alone as sole proprietor of Signature Homes, though he’s quick to credit his homebuilding crew for its part in the business’ success. Since that time, he hasn’t looked back as he and his team have built some of the most beautiful and acclaimed custom homes in the area.

“He’s a quality guy,” says Jefferson Bank Vice President Rusty Sweaney. “He’s surrounded himself with quality, talented people who care about clients. They make the homebuilding process enjoyable and stress free, and they don’t allow hard feelings. They bend over backwards to make sure the client is happy.”

RE/MAX Realtor Carol Gardner describes Schaeperkoetter as committed and genuine. “He’s an incredible guy,” Gardner says, adding that he is always ready to help, no matter what the task.

Schaeperkoetter was the first certified green builder in the area. One of his homes was featured in a national magazine, and they’re regularly featured in Jefferson City Magazine and Capital Lifestyles.

To improve himself and his business, he regularly attends the annual National Home Builders Show and other workshops. His work gives evidence to his professionalism and quality standards.

“Scott has done two major projects at my home, and we were impressed by his skill, craftsmanship and honesty,” Warren

Krech says. “All that pales in comparison with his patriotism and community service in spearheading Operation Tyler to build a home for a local wounded warrior.”

Schaeperkoetter is currently serving as president of the Home Builders Association of Central Missouri.

“He made the association proud when he volunteered to oversee construction of the Tyler Hoffman home,” says Vickie Muldoon, executive officer for the HBA of Central Missouri. “With Scott leading the way, other HBA members have stepped up to the project as well.”

“We are very fortunate to have this community-minded builder leading this organization,” Muldoon says. n

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John Ruth

Investment adviser rep., Wallstreet Insurance Group Community involvement: JCPS Board of Education, YMCA Board of Directors, 2011 and 2012 Score Against Hunger committee co-chair, coached Parks and Rec youth football for the past three years, served on various committees for JC Chamber of Commerce, Capital Region Medical Center Board of Governors Family: Wife, Kasey, and daughter, Kinley

“John constantly works to build great relationships with his clients, which is a great testimony to his maturity.” — Lee Wilbers, Wallstreet Group president/CEO 28 | July/August 2012

John Ruth starts his days early; he literally hits the ground running. He loves to start each morning with a workout.

His fitness routine keeps him focused and ready mentally, physically and professionally.

Ruth’s drive and dedication to his workout schedule and personal health caught the attention of Wallstreet Group President/CEO Lee Wilbers, who first met Ruth at the YMCA. Wilbers was on the lookout for talented self-starters, and he says Ruth definitely fit the bill. He knew Ruth could bring that same focus and drive to a professional career at Wallstreet.

Today, as a financial and insurance professional, Ruth strives to be at the top of his game.

“I think we should all have pride in what we do and have very high expectations of ourselves and each other,” Ruth says. “I have simply made that philosophy a part of my professional environment.”

Ruth stays current on financial, economic, legislative action and political issues that affect his industry and clients and takes his role at Wallstreet and the service he provides to clients very seriously.

“John constantly works to build great relationships with his clients, which is a great testimony to his maturity,” Wilbers says. “He has proven himself time and time again. His attention to detail and focus help him tremendously in his field of investments and finance.”

His service does not stop with his professional clients. Ruth’s long list of community involvement is a testament to his overall dedication to the betterment of Jefferson City. Specifically, Ruth points to his work on the Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education as a key experience for him.

Ruth credits his family for stirring his drive for personal improvement.

“There’s something about becoming a father that really puts a sense of urgency in making sure you’re living your life and raising your family according to your faith,” Ruth says. “I feel like I have excelled because as I’ve helped people the right way, I’ve continued to grow in clients, grow in assets under management and grow in my relationships with those clients.” n

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By Lauren Sable Freiman Photos by Chris Hollaway

Behind the traditional exterior of Jen Nicklas’ Jefferson City home lies a burst of color that carries from room to room.

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From the curb, the Nicklas family’s traditional home looks unassuming, but the manicured landscaping and stone and brick exterior aren’t indicative of the extreme burst of color and visual excitement that lie inside the front doors.

“It is gaudy, but I absolutely love it,” says Jen Nicklas. “I don’t know what style that is.”

A speech pathologist by training, Nicklas’ true passion is design, and she has poured that passion into decorating the home she and her husband, Brandon, built seven years ago and share with their two boys, Eli, 3, and Noah, 7.

My motto has always been, ‘Be original.

Everybody else is already taken,” Nicklas says. “I love different things and tend to be outside the box. Typically, if something is a little ugly, I love it because I know no one else will have it.”

From a bright blue buffet in the living room to chartreuse shelves in the office, bright colors burst throughout the house.

The shelves, fashioned out of repurposed tables, benches and desks, were a labor

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ABOVE LEFT: A bright turquoise buffet stands out in the living room. Nicklas painted the originally black buffet, an antique store find, Bahaman Sea Blue (Benjamin Moore Paints), a color pulled from the print above the fireplace mantel (Page 32). ABOVE: Peach Brandy paint dons the walls in the computer room. Nicklas’ husband, Brandon, and a friend handcrafted the desk. Nicklas added jazz to an ordinary desk lampshade with nickel spray paint and spray glitter, plus bands of grosgrain ribbon on the top and bottom. left: Another antique store find, the chaise was revamped with raspberry velvet upholstery.

TOP BELOW: Green flower pillow from Hobby Lobby. Pink throw from Pier 1 Imports. RIGHT: One free and one in a bright blue birdcage, two owls add a wise look to the space. Owls are a recurring motif throughout Nicklas’ home. FAR RIGHT: Cork-colored walls offer a surprise, calming neutral tone for the kitchen. Kitchen table and chairs from The Schaefer House. Nicklas found the print on the wall at Marshalls. below: Nicklas’ original wall of tables, painted in Chartreuse (Benjamin Moore Paints). middle top: Pillows from Crate & Barrel and Pier 1 Imports. middle: The light from LaBelle Cabinetry & Lighting that served as Nicklas’ inspiration piece for the room. BELOW right: Telling time with mod style, this silver and wood-tone clock from HomeGoods makes a statement.

“My motto has always been, ‘Be original.

Everybody else is already taken,’” Nicklas says. “I love different things and tend to be outside the box.”

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“There has to be some sort of inspiration, and in every room of my house, there is some inspiration piece,” Nicklas says.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Son Eli’s room carries a hip vibe. Bed and bedding from Pottery Barn Teen. Bedside table handcrafted by Brandon Nicklas. top LEFT: Guitar light from Pottery Barn Teen. Normandy paint on the walls shows off cool blue. top RIGHT: A small white hand sculpture (Pottery Barn Teen) gives a peace sign. Tomato Red Benjamin Moore paint gets edgy with a black glaze on top. ABOVE: Son Noah’s room is decked out with a vintage transportation theme. Bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. Suitcases, license plates, antique truck and bulldozer found at various antique stores. Paint color, Fresh Olive (Benjamin Moore). ABOVE right: Baseball and football prints, found at The Schaefer House, don the walls in the boys’ bathroom. right: A hand -painted, graffiti-inspired mural in Eli's room.

of love for Nicklas, who spent more than six months painting them in her garage.

Although neighbors stopped by to gawk at the project and express their concern about her chartreuse creation, Nicklas always had a vision in mind.

She also had a vision for Eli’s and Noah’s rooms: to create spaces that captured their unique personalities. Eli’s room features a wall of graffiti to reflect his rocker personality, while the theme of Noah’s room is transportation.

“There has to be some sort of inspiration, and in every room of my house, there is some inspiration piece,” Nicklas says.

“There has to be some jumping-off point about which direction to go in each room.”

For fledgling designers, Nicklas suggests that carrying one color through rooms is a simple way to make the house flow seamlessly. She also uses repetition of a similar theme — owls — throughout the rooms of her home.

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TOP: In contrast to the lively color found inside, the Nicklas’ home presents an unassuming, traditional front. TOP RIGHT: A hanging metal lantern adds a bright spot to outdoor living space. ABOVE: Seating at the bar, as the countertops wrap around the kitchen, creates a welcoming spot to gather. LEFT: Referring to them as her “unexpected” pieces in the kitchen, these trinkets were spray painted turquoise by Nicklas and hung above the stove.

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“I have this love for owls, so I like to have them sprinkled throughout the house,” Nicklas says. “It all seems to flow, but really, it just makes me smile. I just don’t want to be like everyone else.”

Although her own house is always a work in progress, Nicklas’ design skills are in demand, and she says she has fun decorating other people’s homes as well. So far, she has decorated playrooms, children’s bedrooms, a master bedroom and a living room for friends.

As a rule of thumb, Nicklas says the old adage that one man’s trash is another’s treasure holds absolutely true. The hot pink chaise in her home was purchased for $30 at an antique store. Although the original fabric was hideous, Nicklas had it recovered to create the perfect accent piece for her room. She frequently purchases tables at antique stores — usually pieces that people no longer want — and paints them to fit her home.

“It is about finding ways to reuse something,” Nicklas says. “Paint it, and use it in a different way. High-gloss spray paint is awesome. Gold frames that are on clearance are perfect once you throw on some spray paint.”

The next project in the Nicklas household is a master bathroom and bedroom remodel. Nicklas has already selected the colors — black, gray and chartreuse — and she says she looks forward to beginning the project.

“Chartreuse is one of those really ugly colors that not many people like, but it is my favorite color,” she says. “Just find what you love and makes you smile, and go from there.” n

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La Casa de las Cascadas The House of the Waterfalls

By Anita Neal Harrison Photos by Chris Hollaway and courtesy of Vaughan Pools

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It’s known as the Waterfall House.

It sits perched on a bluff above the Lake of the Ozarks and has three stunning cascades falling down into the lake. The waterfalls appear to be part of the natural landscaping but were, in fact, added

by Ken and Julie Maschhoff after they purchased the home in 2005.

Ken envisioned the waterfalls from the start. Originally, the home had been hidden behind trees, and the bluff was just another bluff along the lake. Then the Maschhoffs did some clearing and added two dramatic waterfalls, and boaters on the lake had a new reference point.

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ABOVE: All five suites in the home have direct access to this expansive back deck. The spa was placed close to the house for convenience in cooler months. LEFT: The lower pool evolved from a mere catch basin for the waterfall from the above pool to an activity pool with a grotto and an underground waterslide. RIGHT: The Maschhoffs worked with Martellaro Marble & Granite to find the perfect red granite to complement the terracotta-colored roofs of the house and gazebo.

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ABOVE TOP: Carefully crafted waterfalls appear to cascade all the way to the lake. ABOVE BOTTOM: Fire pits burn poolside with the Lake of the Ozarks in the background. TOP RIGHT: Ken Maschhoff came up with the outdoor fireplace design using inspiration from fireplaces he found online. BOTTOM RIGHT: All of the stone used in the landscaping is natural and was excavated from Missouri farms.

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“People will ask, ‘Where are you in relation to the Waterfall House?’” Ken says.

In 2010, the Maschhoffs began a project that would add another waterfall, along with a spa, two pools, an outdoor kitchen and an outdoor fireplace. John Jacobs, a designer at Vaughan Pools & Spas, worked with the Maschhoffs to design a landscape that flows — literally — from one level to the next.

The new waterfall begins close to the house at a spa. Water from the spa spills over the deck, stepping stones cross the stream, and down to the next level of outdoor living space. There, collecting the flow from the spa is the

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first swimming pool. The pool has a vanishing edge that allows the waterfall to continue down, over a wall made of limestone taken from Missouri fields, to a lower swimming pool. A fake vanishing edge on this pool gives the appearance of water falling down to the lake; in reality, this last waterfall is created with pumped lake water.

Altogether, the tiers of water and pools surrounded with the natural rock create a new spectacular waterfall for Lake of the Ozark boaters to view.

“It looks like the water is running all the way down the hill,” says Jason Boehs,

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owner of Green Edge Lawn & Landscape, which handled the landscape work for the project.

“It looks natural,” Ken says. “It looks like somebody dug some holes in the rock and put the pools down in them.”

Other notable features of the remodel project include a gazebo housing an outdoor kitchen and a patio area with a beautiful natural stone fireplace. Both the gazebo and fireplace have arches to match the Mediterranean architecture of the house. The main pool has a red granite swim-up bar, complete with matching underwater barstools, and the granite

continues in the outdoor kitchen, which sits on a level a few feet lower than the main pool so those at the swim-up bar can visit face to face with those standing in the kitchen.

And hidden beneath the landscaping is a feature that adds another level of fun: an underground water slide that shoots riders from the upper pool down to the lower.

“I thought kids would love it, and they do,” Ken says, “but so do adults. My 80-year-old dad went down it, and all he did was get up, climb up the steps and go down it again. He went down it five times in a row.” n

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Gourmet

Chef Patrick Miller, Sweet Chipotle Catering In the culinary business for 17 years, chef Patrick Miller opened his catering business, Sweet Chipotle Catering, in Jefferson City six years ago. Prior to that, he worked in the Kansas City area as a corporate executive chef.

“I wanted to bring great food to central Missouri,” Miller says.

“I am happy to say that there was and is a niche market here for high-quality food and culinary expertise.”

Sweet Chipotle Catering caters any event, including corporate, wedding, graduations, personal chef meals and lunches. Miller recently teamed up with La Maison and is considered the corporate chef at that local special events venue.

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Sweet potatoes in a basket 3 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon chicken base ½ cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter Pinch of salt and pepper ½ cup pecans Wonton wrappers Cooking spray Large muffin pan Directions: 1. Spray muffin pan with oil.

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3. Spray entire wonton wrapper with oil to help it crisp.

4. Repeat until you have the desired number of servings.

5. Bake wrappers at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown 6. Peel sweet potatoes to golden orange and put them in a saucepan. Fill the pan with water (enough to cover potatoes with water). Add chicken base, cover pan and boil, cooking for 30 to 40 minutes or until very tender. Drain well.

7. Mash until lumps are gone (approximately one minute by electric mixer).

8. Add butter, brown sugar, pecans, salt and pepper. Continue to mix/mash for one to two minutes until completely blended.

9. Spoon potato mixture into wonton baskets and serve while hot.

TIP: It is really important with sweet potatoes to drain all of the water off the potatoes.

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Herb-crusted pork tenderloin 2 pork tenderloins 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme 1 tablespoon fresh garlic Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Trim silver skin/fat off the pork tenderloin.

2. Combine all seasonings in a bowl.

3. Rub seasonings on the tenderloin, and let them set for two to 24 hours.

4. Light grill, and let grill warm up for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. Place pork on grill, and turn every five minutes until pork reaches 140 degrees F internal temperature.

6. Let pork rest for 10 minutes. Slice and then serve.

TIP: Use charcoal for best flavor, not gas.

For extra taste, add a small chunk of hickory, which will match the nutty flavor in the potatoes.

Grilled asparagus 1 bundle of asparagus 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions: 1. Cut 2 inches off bottom of asparagus spears.

2. Spread oil and add seasoning.

3. Grill until tender, five to 15 minutes.

TIP: Make sure you place the asparagus on the grill against the grates so you don’t lose any to your charcoal.

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feature

Fostering Entrepreneurs, Bolstering the Economy: StartUP Jefferson City

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Last spring,

when StartUP Jefferson City scheduled its first of four free entrepreneurial events, the organization was a bit apprehensive.

“We thought we would be lucky if we had 12 people show up,” says StartUP organizer Mike Honeywell.

With the rest of the StartUP team, Honeywell wondered if there was enough interest in the capital city to support their endeavor, a grassroots effort to pair budding entrepreneurs with skilled specialists to turn business ideas into reality, with the ultimate goal of bringing jobs to the Jefferson City economy.

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ut when more than 100 current and aspiring business owners filled the room for the first event on April 28, followed by another successful event in May, their worries were put to rest. Today, StartUP Jefferson City events are quickly becoming the go-to place for hopeful entrepreneurs to learn the nuts and bolts of launching a successful business. With an informative website, a downtown presence and angel investors to boot, StartUP hopes to become Jefferson City’s onestop entrepreneurial service.

Emerging support Honeywell, owner of KA-Neckt Marketing and Garage Harmony, says the concept of StartUP Jefferson City originated over a cup of coffee in the fall of 2011 with Darla Porter, owner of Modern Litho Print Company.

Discussing local business opportunities, they concluded there was a need for more guidance and support for area entrepreneurs. In the weeks that followed, Honeywell and Porter talked with other local business owners, and soon a group of 10 key supporters emerged. Along with Honeywell and Porter, the group includes Ivan Turner, owner of AeroDry; Donna

Deetz, owner of High Street Business and Conference Center; Mike Odneal, manager of Better Business Bureau; Leslie Tanner, Central Bank; Shaun Sappenfield, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Eric Burgess, Dr. Troy Frank and Kathy Pabst from Lincoln University; and Chris Thompson, University of Missouri.

To decide how they would assist would-be business owners, the group researched various entrepreneurial support programs, such as StartUP Weekends, but none of the available programs seemed to fit Jefferson City. “Jefferson City is very unique,” Honeywell says. “We may not be as far along as some other cities, and we’re definitively a smaller city.” As a result, StartUP Jefferson City was created and initially offered a series of four two-hour events to help individuals develop a successful business plan and sales pitch.

The April 28 event emphasized motivation and featured 17 local business owners who shared their startup experiences. Speaker Bert Doerhoff, C.P.A. and founder of Accubiz, stressed the importance of focusing on helping others: “Whatever business you’re in, you’re really in the business to help

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others; when you realize that, you’ll start getting where you need to be.”

The May 19 event focused on collaboration. With a variety of business-building experts on hand to answer questions, attendees received individual advice about critical business concerns such as human resources, marketing, legal and insurance issues. Both events also offered numerous opportunities for individuals to network. “There was networking with the people who sat at the tables as well as networking happening with the actual speakers,” Honeywell says.

Carrie Renfrow, independent senior fashion consultant for Beijo Bags, attended both events and says she benefited from the personal attention she received. “Educating myself is important to me,” she says. “The events were great opportunities for anyone interested in expanding or creating a new business.”

Growing success With demonstration set as the theme for the next StartUp event on Aug. 18, participants will have the chance to practice and hone their sales pitches before a panel that will provide constructive comments and suggestions. Then in October, following the planned theme of presentation, everyone will have the opportunity to present their business plans and polished pitches to angel investors for a chance of receiving startup money.

“Business is what drives the economy; it’s what hires people, where people go to spend their money,” Honeywell says. “It’s what makes things happen. If one business gets started, research shows that they hire on average about four people.”

He adds that a grassroots project such as StartUP Jefferson City can significantly revitalize a local economy.

Although excited about the initial response to their events, StartUP organizers aren’t resting on their laurels. In addition to the event series, which they plan to continue, they are working on additional ways to encourage and support local entrepreneurs. Their website, mainstreetmotivations.com, for instance, provides entrepreneurial advice, local

TOP: Last April, 107 participants attended the first StartUP Jefferson City event to learn how to turn business ideas into reality. ABOVE: Local business owners, such as Colleen Taylor, owner of Midwest Travel Consultants, offer expertise and guidance at StartUP Jefferson City events.

success stories and newsworthy items 24 hours a day, and their new brickand-mortar location at 411 Madison St. gives entrepreneurs a place to meet with mentors by appointment or as walk-ins.

Additionally, StartUP is attracting more angel investors interested in investing in new business plans.

Dreams in Jefferson City

In the future, StartUP Jefferson City is hoping to be the first place hopeful entrepreneurs go to for advice, encouragement and support. StartUP organizers believe the community is ripe for an entrepreneurial identity and that those

who dream can make their dreams come true in Jefferson City. “StartUP Jeff City is more than just an event,” Honeywell says. “It’s an experience that includes motivational stories, sessions where you can put together your own business plan and ideas to help launch a business. But it’s also a physical place to get advice on the spot or work to incubate your idea.

It’s very boot-strappy, but we’re working to refine it. For now, we’re just trying to go with it and see where it leads.”

The Aug. 18 and Oct. 6 events are open to anyone, regardless of whether they attended the first two events, by registering at mainstreetmotivations.com. n

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StartUP organizers offer the

top 10 tasks to launch a successful business ➜ Ivan Turner: In the same way an artist does with a blank canvas, a slab of clay or a large block of marble, clarify your business vision and bring it to life. ➜ Donna Deetz: Find your niche. Address a need of the community — and meet it beyond expectations.

➜ Dr. Eric Burgess: Be passionate and in control of your destiny. Persevere to work through any and all obstacles to achieve your goals.

➜ Kathy Pabst: Ask for help. There are many people and resources available to help you succeed; use them. (The Chamber of Commerce offers a resource guide, talk with area shopkeepers and/ or utilize local universities and colleges.)

➜ Chris Thompson: Keep moving forward. Every entrepreneur has the initial conviction to succeed, but too few take the next step and validate that conviction.

➜ Darla Porter: Take the hand up from mentors when it is offered, and learn from their challenges.

➜ Shaun Sappenfield: Be dedicated. The business’ success rides on the entrepreneur’s shoulders alone.

➜ Leslie Tanner: Be persistent, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. No one learns anything from being perfect.

➜ Mike Odneal: Make your business personal, and let it show your personality, but don't take everything personally. And listen to feedback constantly, but don't feel obliged to adjust to everybody else's advice.

➜ Mike Honeywell: Be willing to take some risk.

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Business profile

Fechtel Beverage On Tap, Brand Builder

By Abbe Meyers Photo by Chris Hollaway

Since 1939, Fechtel Beverage and Sales has been distributing beer to stores and bars in mid-Missouri. Beer distribution has evolved along with beer; the many kinds, flavors and varieties need special skills for selection.

“We look for brands of beer that come from companies that have a story to tell or are family-operated like us,” says Bernie Fechtel, owner. “That makes us brand builders, not brand carriers.” For Bernie and his staff at Fechtel Beverage, their company means a lot more than making a delivery.

A third-generation owner, Bernie grew up with his family’s business. His grandfather Ben started with a small mercantile store in Freeburg that delivered milk to St. Louis. The end of prohibition brought on a three-tiered delivery system that required a middleman, or distributor, to sell beer to bars and stores. Ben Fechtel returned from one of his trips to St. Louis with a load of Lemp beer (later known as Falstaff), and a family beer distribution business began to brew.

The business expanded and moved in 1949 to a warehouse in the Millbottom area of Jefferson City, where they operated for the next 20 years. Bernie chuckles as he tells the story behind the move from Millbottom.

“Truth is, we were told that as part of an urban renewal project planned for the mid-1960s, we’d have to move to make way for a new convention center,” he says.

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Guiding the business In 1969, the company moved to its current location at 425 W. Elm. Bernie’s grandfather died of a heart attack at the Millbottom warehouse in 1962. Bernie’s dad, Charlie, took over and led the business until 1985, when he passed away unexpectedly. Bernie was not sure that he should step into his father’s shoes. “At that time, our big sellers were Stag and Schlitz,” he says. “We would need an even bigger brand to keep up with the competition.”

Bernie’s bank encouraged and helped him acquire the Miller distributorship for the area. On June 1, 1987, Fechtel Beverage sold its first Miller beer. This year marks 25 years of distributing Miller by the company. Morgan and Andy, two of Bernie’s three children, are now specialists within the company.

Today, Fechtel Beverage strives to carve a niche among competitors through education and service. According to Bernie, Fechtel Beverage is the only beer distributor in Missouri whose sales staff is Cicerone certified. Cicerone is an educational program for those in the beer industry, and it teaches an understanding of not only retail beer storage and service but also knowledge of the style, characteristics and attributes of different beers. Levels of knowledge and tasting skill are both requirements for certification.

“Our sales staff work closely with store and bar owners to find out what kinds of beers will suit their customers or fit their bar’s theme,” Bernie says.

In addition to sales, the staff of 60 at Fechtel includes delivery technicians who service 14 counties in the state. Draft technicians install and maintain the lines in bars that bring the beer up from the keg into the glass properly — not flat and without foam. Bar signage is personalized for customers and printed by staff in their own mini print shop.

A diverse workforce Beer distribution might sound like a man’s world, but three small pink rain boots, each bearing the name of a female employee, hang on a wall at Fechtel and say otherwise. The women working at Fechtel are finding their place in the beer industry by joining an organization called the Pink Boots Society. This society encourages women to become professionals in the industry through education and networking.

“Whatever we are doing, whenever we are doing it, we are working hard to help our customers be successful because our own success depends on theirs,” Bernie says. n

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➜ Top-selling beer in the world during the 1950s: Schlitz. ➜ Fechtel’s top seller until the 1960s: Stag. ➜ Fechtel’s top seller now: Miller Lite. ➜ Miller Lite has been Fechtel’s top seller for years, but Coors Lite is now the fastest-growing domestic in sales. ➜ Fechtel also carries a variety of crafted beers from all over the United States, plus imports from other countries including England, Ireland, Austria, Germany and Mexico.

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special feature

This July, St. Mary’s Health Center breaks ground in Jefferson City on a new facility. The project is a sizeable one — not only for the health center but also for Architectural renderings by The Lawrence Group (St. Louis), courtesy of St. Mary’s Health Center

Jefferson City as a whole — that brings jobs and adds a new stateof-the-art facility to the city’s

Under Construction An Exclusive First Look Inside the New St. Mary’s

health care options.

“This hospital will be the first in the region that takes complete advantage of the way health care is delivered today and in the future,” says Bev Stafford, St. Mary’s administrative director of marketing, planning, foundation and volunteer services. “From the initial design concept forward, and literally from the ground up, the hospital will incorporate new advances in patient care, quality and safety, communication and comfort as no other hospital has

By Jennifer Bondurant

done in the area.”

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The new building is designed to take full advantage of the campus’ unique rolling landscape and will preserve as much of the natural terrain as possible.

Extensive use of ambient light, plus natural materials and surfaces, will add to the healing environment.

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A 2008 economic impact study by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, commissioned by St. Mary’s, concluded the project would have the following impact on the local economy: ›› The addition of 168 new jobs at St. Mary’s between 2012 and 2018, including the addition of 20 to 30 physicians through both St. Mary’s physician network and partners such as JCMG. ›› Over 10 years, every dollar of investment in this project will return the following: › 45 cents in new personal income to Missourians, totaling $90.2 million › 61 cents in new value added to Missouri's economy, totaling $120.6 million › 95 cents in new economic activity to Missouri's economy, totaling $187 million ›› On average each year, the project will create 203 new jobs, paying an average wage of $33,393 per job, which will annually generate $9.02 million in new personal income, $12.06 million in new value added to the local economy and $18.7 million in new economic activity.

The facility will incorporate evidence-based design for quality and safety. Features will include: ›› Decentralized nursing to keep nurses close to patients at all times ›› Integrated diagnostic and interventional treatment areas ›› New information technology for instant access to records and results ›› Multiple patient entrances to make accessing care — whether for a lab test, outpatient surgery or an extended inpatient stay — as convenient as possible ›› Planned zones of future expansion for outpatient, inpatient and D&T services ›› Patient room layouts that provide distinct family zones and caregiver zones ›› Patient room space and furnishings for family overnight stays ›› Direct, unobstructed pathways to patient restrooms ›› Noise-reduction materials and technology ›› Positive distraction elements to reduce stress, pain and anxiety

Project size: $200 million

Facility size:

375,000 square feet, spanning six stories (40 percent larger than the current facility)

Number of patient rooms: 167, all private

Project timeline:

Ground-breaking in July 2012, construction completion expected in late 2014, open to patients in January 2015

Hospital project team overseeing the project:

St. Mary’s President Brent VanConia, Facilities Director Mike Bock and Chief Operating Officer Tony Houston

General contractor:

St. Louis-based Alberici Health Care

Percentage of local building trades expected to be involved in the construction: 75 to 80 percent. Alberici received 250 bids in 58 work categories. The majority of bids awarded included partnerships with local firms for both labor and materials. n

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person you should know

Joe Henderson

Jefferson City market president for Providence Bank

Key duties: Coaching my staff, responding to the needs of my customers and the growth of loans and deposits for our Jefferson City and Lake Ozark banking centers. I also oversee marketing and retail operations. In my 35-year career, I worked with three other progressive banks before starting with Providence a little more than a year ago.

Family: I’ve been married to my wife, Barbara, for 34 years. We don’t have any children of our own, but we have six nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews whom we spoil.

Education: M.B.A from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Community involvement: United Way Governing Body, Missouri Bankers Association Legislative Affairs Committee. I was previously a United Way board member and a Methodist Hospital board member in Peoria, Ill. My office is a place where positive ideas are discussed, strategies are planned and successes big and small are celebrated. Implementing those plans is a key motivator for me because I am able to work one on one with our customers to help them succeed.

The last thing I expected when I started at Providence was the staff’s strong commitment to compete. This is absolutely critical to the future of any business. Coupled with this is the teamwork of my staff that is so key to running our business.

My favorite website is PGA.com. My favorite movies are Jerry Maguire or any Tom Hanks movie, though I have also seen all the James Bond movies several times.

When I was a kid, my grandfather was my hero. He was able to build a successful business on a shoestring. He taught me the value of saving money. Now, my dad is my hero because he appreciates life every day and is committed to helping anyone who needs a hand. n

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My favorite president is Abraham Lincoln because he came from modest beginnings and had to resolve the issues surrounding the Civil War. He said while he was president, “The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time.” I try to follow that quote every day. Things change, and I know they have to, and I know Providence will be ready for it each day.

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I’m currently reading the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. I am truly curious how successful companies are built and sustained. I always have five or six books going at once, and they are all over the house.

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philanthropy

High-

Heeled

Raising Awareness and Funds to Stop Domestic and Sexual Violence

By Lauren Sable Freiman Photos by Rebecca Rademan

It’s not easy to walk in high-heeled shoes. That’s what 80 men learned during “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” part of the Rape and Abuse Crisis Service’s annual Shoes, Blues & BBQ fundraiser on June 21.

In addition to the annual event’s blues band performance and summer barbecue, the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” portion of the evening adds a comedic component to the fundraiser and garners additional participation and support from the men of Jefferson City.

“It’s a fun atmosphere,” says Jim Clardy, RACS’ executive director. “We think it is a great opportunity for men to get involved and have a good time by participating or watching. Some guys

have a beer or two beforehand to get brave enough.”

Participant and RACS board member Dr. Conrad Balcer thinks the entire event is “just absurd enough to prompt attention to the message and the mission of RACS in a light-hearted manner.”

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“The barbecue is our major fundraiser for the year,” Balcer adds. “While we receive governmental funding, it just never seems to be quite enough. Most of our clients are economically disadvantaged, and that seems to me to be a poor reason to put up with physical and mental abuse. With my history as a paramedic, ER R.N. and auxiliary deputy for Cole County, I have seen the need for RACS services.”

Although watching a group of men walk one mile in women’s heels is certainly entertaining, the event has been successful at achieving an even greater purpose: to heighten awareness and raise funds to support victims of domestic and sexual violence. And though it may go largely unnoticed by the general public, Clardy says women in Jefferson City are suffering both types of abuse.

“Anytime we raise money, that’s great, but even greater than that, anytime we can raise awareness in the community that we do have problems with many types of abuse, that is very important, and we will do anything we can to achieve that goal,” he says.

With a packed house of 600 partygoers and sponsorships to cover many of the expenses, the funds raised will go toward general operations expenses, including supporting the organization’s three large shelters. Funds also support RACS’ work with sexual assault victims.

Last year alone, RACS served 1,089 victims and their children through counseling, shelter and advocacy. The hotline answered 1,079 calls, and a court advocate worked on 502 orders of protection.

During the course of the year, 239 women and children stayed in a RACS shelter, and 78 women and children were turned away and referred to other programs due to lack of space on a particular night.

“We’ve had a 75 percent increase in bed nights since 2006,” Clardy says.

RACS also works with a pet protection program that oftentimes allows women who are afraid to leave behind pets to seek shelter while knowing that their pets will be cared for in a safe environment. Through this program, foster fami-

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lies take in dogs and cats and safely keep them while their owners are seeking safety in a shelter. Although this isn’t a high-volume program, Clardy says the program consistently takes in one or two pets each month.

The organization also serves the community with a children’s counselor who engages in play therapy and other types of therapy with kids in the shelters,

an outreach counselor who goes out into the field and a staff member who teaches prevention education in the schools.

With the variety of programs and services RACS provides Jefferson City, the need for fundraising becomes very clear.

“I guess I'm willing to make a public spectacle of myself for a good cause,” Balcer says. “It takes a real man to wear red high heels in public.” n

RACS Needs With so many feet making their way through the RACS shelter since it opened 13 years ago, the carpeting has taken a beating.

In the nine-bedroom, 36-bed shelter with hallways and a large family area, the cost will not be small. RACS is seeking donations to make new carpeting a reality. In addition, the shelter is in need of other basic items: • toilet paper • paper towels • bleach • HE laundry detergent, • gallon-sized freezer or storage bags • diapers (sizes four and five) • umbrellas • sugar • cooking oil • canned pasta • regular coffee • sweetened cereals • tuna • drink mixes • prescription gift cards • cooking skillets • small kitchen appliances

Opposite Page: Showing off their high heels, RACS' Executive Director Jim Clardy and Steven Buckner helped raise awareness and funds for domestic violence victims at the 2011 RACS' fundraiser. Left: Supporting RACS, Brandon Scott and Jerry Keefer sported high heels in the 2011 "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event at Memorial Park.

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City Character

Home For a Hero

For Lance Cpl. Tyler Huffman, a Marine wounded in Afghanistan, Gray Creek Valley

subdivision on the west side of Jefferson City will be a place for a new beginning. But

by the time Huffman moves in this fall, his next-door neighbors will be old friends.

Joe and Kay Twehous own the subdivision and built their second home there about three years ago. They recently offered Huffman the lot next to them for free.

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“Since we got older, we decided to build on a flat lot because we don’t want to walk up and down stairs anymore,” Joe Twehous says. “After I built our home, I told my wife if we ever found a worthy recipient, we would give him or her the lot next to us because the street is flat, and it’s ideal for a handicapped person.”

The couple searched for the next three years and enlisted the assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs for someone who had been wounded serving in the armed forces. They found Huffman last year at a veteran’s dinner given by the Ambassador’s Club at Jefferson City High School.

“He was the guest of honor at the high school,” Twehous says, “and I told Kay right away maybe we had found the guy we’d been looking for.”

Raised in Fulton, Huffman was wounded two years ago on a Marine Corps mission to clear the Taliban from a town in Afghanistan. A single bullet from an enemy sniper pierced the then-22-year-old’s lung, traveled through his liver and severed the nerves in his lower spinal cord; he was paralyzed from the waist down. With that he was awarded a Purple Heart and an uncertain future.

Huffman moved with his family to Columbia so he could be near his doctors,

but even with the assistance of friends and family, he faced significant challenges in his own home. “When you think of going to a cabinet and grabbing something out of a cabinet, you and I can do that, but Tyler can’t,” says Chris Kuban, media relations director for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization founded to honor the legacy of Stephen Siller, FDNY, who lost his life in the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City. The foundation partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation to help build smart homes for severely wounded military.

To address some of the challenges Huffman faced, the Ambassador’s Club led an effort to raise $23,000 to retrofit Huffman’s house in Columbia with special features to make daily life more accessible.

“They were going to give him the money, which was their intention all along, and when I came along and messed everything up by giving him a lot, why they turned their focus immediately on building him a home,” Twehous says.

A new phase of Operation Tyler was born, and Twehous joined forces with Pete Atkins of Jefferson City to co-chair the project. Overnight, things began to take shape. The day after the Jefferson City News Tribune ran an article about the effort, local builder Scott Schaeperkoetter, owner of

A Concert for Tyler

Lt. Dan Band Concert

Building for the Bravest has committed to providing homes for some of the most severely wounded veterans in the country, including the first quadruple amputees to survive any American conflict. Lance Cpl. Tyler Huffman’s home is one of 11 projects committed in 2012. The organization allows the veterans to choose where they want to live and what they want their homes to look like. It provides management, expertise and fundraising. Concerts given by the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Lt. Dan Band, named after his famous character from Forrest Gump, are part of the major fundraising efforts.

› July 27 at 7 p.m., rain or shine › Apple Creek Farms, Jefferson City (accessibility limited) › Tickets are $30 for lawn seats (bring your own chair or blanket); $100 VIP seats with reception, drinks and appetizers from 5:30-7 p.m.; children younger than 10 are free with a paid adult. › Tickets may be purchased atapplecreektickets.com or metrotix.com. › Parking is free, located in a field. › Coolers are not permitted at the concert. Food vendors will be on site. › Additional donations may be made to Operation Tyler at tunneltotowers.org.

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Always a Good Time!

Leaders of the Operation Tyler project: Kay and Joe Twehous, Scott Schaeperkoetter of Signature Homes, Pete Atkins and Chris Jarboe.

Signature Homes, called to ask if he could sign on as the general contractor.

Other offers to help continue to pour in. “[There] just can’t be enough thanks to go out to everybody,” Atkins says. “The little donations, the large donations and all the people who have said, ‘I want to help.’ From landscaping to volunteering to mowing the yard, you name it, and we’ve got people coming aboard.”

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 257 is just one organization donating materials and labor to the home. Joe Winemiller, the chapter’s business representative, explains that his members had no reservations about taking on the work.

“There was no doubt we were going to do it,” he says. “[Tyler] is a super nice guy.

We’re happy to be helping somebody that helped me live the way I like to live.”

Many of the people who have volunteered share that sentiment. Atkins served in the Navy during World War II and set up communication towers in the Marshall Islands, but he looks upon his own service with humility. “I served, and he served, and he gave a greater price than I did,” Atkins says of Huffman. “It was not hard to get on board and be a part of this.”

Twehous has also seen wartime action in the Navy; he deployed four times to North Korea during the Korean War. After his discharge, he lived in San Francisco, where he was often pained by the egregious treatment of military forces returning from the Korean and Vietnam wars.

“When the service people came home, many, many of them were abused,” he says. “The veterans really received no thanks. In fact, it was just the opposite.

They spat upon them. So these things you never forget.”

The grassroots campaign to build Huffman a fully accessible, fully customized home in Jefferson City has now paired with Building for the Bravest, the cooperative organization formed by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

“Our goal isn’t only just to complete the house and say, ‘Here are the keys,’” says Kuban, who is helping to organize a fundraising concert by the Lt. Dan Band led by Gary Sinise to be held later this month. “Our goal is basically to be with the veteran in whatever they need, whether it’s emotional support or friendship.”

Twehous agrees. “We can’t change what happened to Tyler,” he says, “but ultimately, we can make his life meaningful, and he can enjoy what he has.” n

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Business Briefs Promoted, Hired, Recognized

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Pat Forbis, ATC, LAT, St. Mary’s sports medicine clinical coordinator, has been inducted into the Mid-America Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame. Forbis was honored during a ceremony March 16 at the MAATA 19th Annual Honor and Awards Banquet. Forbis has been an athletic trainer for 33 years and specializes in the rehabilitation of ACL reconstruction and other athletic injuries.

Deborah Middleton, LCSW, ACSW, of Lifesong for Growth and Wellness, recently completed the level II training to become a certified practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy. RRT is an approach designed to deal with past trauma and unresolved issues in a rapid and comprehensive manner. Lifesong assists couples, individuals and families experiencing life transitions, symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, performance and relationship issues.

Dr. Fatima Naseer recently joined the Center for Mental Wellness at Capital Region Medical Center. Previously, Naseer was an assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri and provided psychiatric services at Royal Oaks Hospital in Windsor, Mo. Naseer is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry and in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Sarah Alsager, director of new media at COMMUNIQUE Inc., addressed the American Agri Women’s “Leadership at its Best” training conference in Minneapolis recently. Alsager led the group through “Social Media: Engage, Educate, Empower,” a half-day overview and hands-on training on social media.

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Karri Ball and Joe Newberry join Veterans United Home Loans. Ball, C.P.A., joins Veterans United as an accounting manager. Ball previously worked for Jefferson City-based Learfield Communications as corporate controller for the past five years.

Newberry comes to Veterans United from Spyder Technologies Inc., a Jefferson City-based provider for Dish Network and DIRECTV, where he served as president. Newberry joins Veterans United as a loan officer.

Kas Jacquot, president of Kas A Designs, recently visited Paris, France, to study ornamental iron works designs. While there she went to the Louvre, Musee’ de Orsay and L’Orangie museum to view artistic creativity of all mediums through the ages. She also visited ancient Roman ruin sites and museums in Lyon and Orange, France, to view mosaic patterns for wedding ring design patterns.

Miles Neis, D.O. joins the Jefferson City Medical Group team of providers.

A primary care physician for adults, Neis has been an established internal medicine physician in Osage Beach for more than 25 years. He will continue to provide care for patients in his current Osage Beach location.

In May, Capital Region Medical Center honored Jan Faulconer, R.N., Employee Health; Amanda Graham, R.N., Surgical Unit; Laverne Holtmeyer, R.N., Medical Unit; Cathy Luebbert, R.N., Emergency Department; Cheryl Spencer, L.P.N., Surgical Unit; and Marlene Stieferman, R.N., Medical Unit, with 2012 Excellence in Nursing Awards.

New and Noteworthy

VisitJeffersonCity.com has added two new features: a live shot of the Missouri State Capitol and an interactive iMap for Jefferson City visitors.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau has partnered with KRCG Channel 13 News to provide the live look, updated every five minutes, at the Missouri State Capitol. The new, interactive iMap provides descriptions and locations of points of interest in Jefferson City such as accommodations, attractions, dining and shopping.

Callaway County. With this expansion residents from Holts Summit to Fulton and Auxvasse will have access to a hospital-based home health agency.

Capital Region Home Health offers skilled nursing, therapy services and supportive services for patients and their caregivers.

Jefferson City was one of six American cities chosen by C-SPAN to be featured in nationally televised

programs that will showcase the city's history and literary life. C-SPAN calls its initiative the "2012 LCV Cities Tour," in reference to the use of local content vehicles and mobile video journalists who are dispatched to capture the history and literary life of unique American cities. The special features on Jefferson City are scheduled to air on C-SPAN2's BookTV on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 on C-SPAN3's American History TV. n

The American Cancer Society of Boone County won a $2,500 donation in the Providence Bank Community Champion program. More than 140 charities were nominated to win the donation statewide.

Capital Region Home Health has expanded its coverage to include

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recreation

summer The Pet-Perfect

Are you ready for fun in the sun with your pet? Check out these tips for keeping your best buds cool, safe and happy this summer.

By Olivia Frame | Photos by Chris Hollaway

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The heat is on.

Intense heat while a pet is outside can lead to dehydration or even cause a heat stroke. If your pet is outside, make sure he or she is under shade and can receive plenty of water. According to vets at Woodland Animal Hospital, there is “no magic number� in reference to temperatures hazardous to your pet. Whether your pets are big or small, old or young, they will react differently from other animals in the excessive heat.

Six-year-old Natalie Verslues holds Sophie, her family's Cornish Rex cat. Natalie is the daughter of Denise and Jacob Verslues. The Verslues family has two cats, Sophie and Fig (pictured on Page 95), and five children, Natalie, Jacob, Braden, Molly and Chelsea.

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Don’t feel comfortable leaving your pet at home alone? Local boarding options keep your pet content while you’re away.

Honey Creek Pet Resort, 1714 Honey Creek Road, boards dogs and cats, offers training classes, behavior consultations, grooming and, coming soon, a doggie day care.

Woodland Animal Hospital, 600 Eastland Drive, is a veterinary hospital that also offers boarding services.

Whiskered Friends Pet Services, 1431 Southwest Blvd., offers a variety of pet services such as grooming, boarding, daily pet sitting and a pet taxi to take your pet to and from where it needs to go.

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exercise and socializing, and the dog park is now expanded to include an area for small dogs, weighing 30 pounds or less.

Memorial Park in Jefferson City is pet friendly and offers shady areas and walking trails. Another local, pet-friendly option is Katy Trail State Park in Holts Summit.

How can you make sure they stay cool?

• Check on them frequently.

• Keep them contained inside of the house until temperatures decrease. Even a location such as a doghouse isn’t enough protection for your pet because it can easily trap heat.

• In excessive heat, make sure your pet avoids asphalt or concrete. Walking on hot asphalt can cause your pet’s paw pads to burn, which can cause discomfort and be a hindrance to walking. Limit any excessive exercise to avoid overheating and dehydration, especially if there are no shady spots around.

• If you take your pet with you in your vehicle, make sure to never leave it unattended while the vehicle is parked and turned off. “The temperature inside parked cars reaches a much higher temperature than the outdoor temperature and can quickly become too hot for your pets,” said Southwest Animal Hospital’s Dr. Alisa Hutchison.

If you plan on spending time by the pool in the summer heat, make sure to have close watch over your pet. Some animals are not strong swimmers, so be sure to know your pet’s swimming ability before allowing it near a body of water. Also preventing your pet from drinking pool water can improve its health. Pool water is full of chemicals and chlorine that can lead to stomach upset.

It’s also important to keep your pet groomed regularly.

Shorthaired animals are less likely to overheat than a pet still sporting its winter coat.

Tail-wagging-good, pet-friendly parks North Jefferson City Dog Park, located on Sandstone Drive, is a great place to take your dog. The fenced-in area is perfect for

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Can’t part ways with your furry friends for your vacation? Bring them along.

Planning a trip with your dog can be difficult. One of the most challenging obstacles is deciding how to travel with your dog.

Some animals are very content car riders. Take your pet on short trips before your big vacation to get it comfortable riding in a moving vehicle.

Many pet owners, if driving alone, allow their pets to ride in the front passenger seat, but keeping a dog in the backseat can help decrease distractions while driving. Dr. Gregory Popp from Weathered Rock Veterinary Clinic suggests always having your pet in a restraint in a vehicle, such as a pet taxi or dog restraint.

Woodland Animal Hospital recommends not letting your pets wander around other animals during pit stops in case the other pets have not been properly vaccinated.

A dog owner all of her life, Lisa Steiner has used both crates and harnesses when traveling with her dogs. “It’s the only safe way to travel,” she says.

For long car rides, be sure to bring sufficient amounts of water and snacks to keep your pet from getting restless. However, feeding your pet a significant amount of time before the trip may decrease upset stomach if your pet suffers from car or motion sickness. Dr. Jill Brady from Westside Vet Clinic suggests contacting local veterinary clinics for motion-sickness medication if your pet is at risk.

Many drivers allow their dogs to hang out of vehicle windows during car rides. Leaving windows slightly open, enough for airflow, is fine, and some dogs enjoy seeing the sights while along for the ride. However, letting your pet hang far out of a car window can lead to dust, dirt and pollen irritating your dog.

Make sure it stays contained inside the vehicle at all times.

Be sure to have your leash and/or harness ready to go when you have stopped the vehicle and are exiting. Don’t wait until your pet is out of the vehicle to attach the leash. Attaching the

Did you know?

Animals with a flat face are more susceptible to heat-related problems, according to Dr. Alisa Hutchison, Southwest Animal Hospital. Keep a close eye on your pugs, bulldogs and Persian cats, etc.

Above: Three-year-old Molly Verslues plays with Fig, the family's Sphynx cat, a rare breed known for its lack of coat. Left: Ellie, a female puggle (beagle/pug mix), enjoys the summer sun. Ellie is owned by Doug Eidem.

leash while still in the parked vehicle ensures your pet doesn’t run off or escape out of excitement when the car door opens.

Before departure, make sure your pet is up to date on vaccinations. Brady recommends speaking to your veterinarian before a vacation to ask about any health risks your pet could encounter in the new environment. Hutchison also suggests taking all pet records on vacation. Some state-to-state or overseas travels may require a health certificate written by your vet before making the trip.

Some vacations aren’t suitable for animals.

Here’s how to make sure they’re in good hands while you’re gone.

• Contact someone trustworthy to care for your pet(s) while you are gone.

• Have the caretaker meet your pets prior to your vacation to relieve any uneasiness your pet might have toward a stranger.

• Be specific in directions on how to care for the animal. All pets and pet owners are different and deserve specific care techniques.

• Leave plenty of food and water. Be sure to clarify serving sizes. For multiple pets, label food and water containers.

• Explain any medications that your pets will need and specific directions on how and when to give them to your pet.

“If your pet is on a schedule, make sure that it isn’t interrupted while you are gone,” says Popp. n

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the dish

Cajun Boil and Hefeweizen Munichburg Tavern, 418 W. Elm St., 573-616-1001 The crab boil at the Munichburg Tavern is a bit of New Orleans right here in Jefferson City. The dish is served to your table in a clay pot filled with steaming crawfish, shrimp, spicy sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes that are seasoned just right. It’s fun to dump the crab boil out on the table and dig in with your fingers and share with friends. The crab boil at Munichburg Tavern is the perfect way to enjoy a summer night. I highly recommend it! — Tami Turner, publisher

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By Teresa Snow Red, itchy, blistering skin can be the side effect of a relaxing day in the woods. Poison ivy is all too common in Jefferson City, and most people have suffered with it at least once in their lives. But for people who work outdoors, landscapers, linemen or highway workers for example, it's a daily menace. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, all parts of the poison ivy plant, leaves and roots are poisonous at all times of the year.

It's the oil on the plant that makes us itch. If you don't wash it off right away, most people will see a rash and start to itch. That can happen a few hours or even a few days after you are exposed. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates about 85 percent of people are allergic to the chemical urushiol found in poison ivy, which causes the rash.

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Poison ivy is different colors different times of the year. It can be a small stalk with three pointed leaves, and the middle leaflet has a much longer stalk than the two side ones. It may have waxy berries. The plant can also be a shrub or climbing vine. ›› What to do before you are exposed?

If you don't use the Rhus tox, put a barrier between yourself and the toxin. Apply a product such as MultiShield or IvyBlock. ›› What to do after you are exposed?

Change clothes, and wash with soap and water or a cleanser such as Tecnu. Take a Benadryl, apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion, or take a colloidal oatmeal bath. ›› What to do if the rash gets infected?

Your doctor can prescribe a steroid cream, Prednisone, or an injection called Depo-Medrol.

Hundreds of years ago, folklore has it that Native Americans chewed on poison ivy leaves to build up their immunity.

In the 1990s, pharmaceutical company Parke-Davis put it in a shot. But the FDA soon pulled that from the market and told the company to do more research to prove it works. Now there's another alternative; people can find relief in a small bottle mixed right here in the capital city. Rhus tox, pronounced “roo tox,” is a common scientific name for poison ivy and also the name of the homeopathic remedy used to prevent the painful red rash.

Family medicine specialist Dr. George Carr of the Jefferson City Medical Group has seen it work for his patients, but it takes time. To build your immunity to poison ivy, you take it by mouth. Start with just three milliliters of the clear liquid, squeezed out of a dropper under your tongue. You take that dose once a week for three weeks, and that should boost your immunity to poison ivy for 30 days. Unlike a vaccine used for diseases such as tetanus or the measles, the immunity does not last. After the threeweek course, Carr says you must use the drops once a month to stay protected.

Carr says it works by teaching our body's T-cells not to overreact to the toxins from poison ivy. After going through the regimen of drops, he says: “We have a lot of people who claim they don't get poison ivy while they're using

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it. Others claim that it's not as bad if they do get it, it's a milder case.”

The Rhus tox works by exposing the body to a little bit of poison ivy. At the Jefferson City Apothecary on Elm Court off Eastland Drive, pharmacist Uldis Pironis compounds the remedy. He actually mixes a dark liquid that is an extract of poison ivy and then dilutes it until it's colorless.

He sells about 10 bottles a week and mixes a couple batches a month during the busy summer season.

It might sound strange to put the extract of poison ivy under your tongue, but Carr says adverse reactions are very rare. He has not seen a patient suffer a side effect but warns all his patients on Rhus tox to watch for a swollen tongue or rash around the mouth.

Pironis sells the small bottle, which contains a seven-month supply, for $31.25,

but you can add a doctor's visit to the cost.

The Rhus tox drops are only available with a prescription. Carr says you can buy similar remedies online, but he doesn't trust them.

“It's available out there,” Carr says. “It's simply people who have taken poison ivy leaves and made this extract out of it. I feel a lot more comfortable and a lot safer using a compounding pharmacy because I know exactly what the concentration is.” That's why he refers his patients to the Jefferson City Apothecary for the treatment. n

Teresa Snow is the medical reporter for KRCG TV.

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A Fi$h $tory For Kirk Fischer and Greg Berhorst, one big fish story meant one giant payday.

By Tom Loeffler Photos courtesy of Kirk Fischer

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To say Kirk Fischer caught the big one would be an understatement.

Most of us have a fish story to tell. There’s the one that got away, the one that didn't get away, not enough tartar sauce on our filet of fish, watching the kids cry as the dead goldfish is being flushed down the toilet.

Some fish stories are better than others.

Fischer and Greg Berhorst have a great one. This fi$h $tory is a doozie.

It was Sunday morning, Oct. 2, 2011, at the Lake of the Ozarks. The event was the Big Bass Bash, and with one cast, Fischer caught the big one — and hit the jackpot.

“You kind of know when you're into a big one,” says Fischer, 44, of Jefferson City. “Then you see it, and you know you've got a giant — and it scares you to death. But it all worked out. The fish made a few dives, but he gave up pretty quickly, and he ended up in the boat. It all happened so fast, a minute or less. You're not too sure what just happened until you kind of settle down and recoup your thoughts.”

The bass weighed in at 7.47 pounds, more than a pound heavier than any other fish caught in the two-day event.

“That same morning,” Fischer says, “we'd weighed in a fish that was close to five pounds, and we were happy with that, just to get something out of the weekend.”

That fish earned Fischer and his partner, Berhorst, $500, which turned out to be pocket change.

“Then we turned right around an hour later and caught the big one,” Fischer says.

For catching the 7.47-pound bass, the pair split a whopping $50,000. Yes, $25,000 each, in a minute or less, for one fish.

“It was the bite of a lifetime,” says Berhorst, 51, of Holts Summit. “It was awesome.”

For the serious anglers out there, here are some details: Fischer caught the big one on a brown and blue Eakins jewel flipping jig using a Lew's reel with 20-pound Seaguar line and fishing out of a Ranger boat in the Shawnee Bend area.

Berhorst had a firsthand look at the gold-plated catch, sort of.

“I really didn't see it,” he says. “I was sitting on the bottom of the boat with a big bird's nest in my bait caster.”

Now, Berhorst and Fischer are sitting on an unexpected nest egg of cash.

“A lot of people fish for it; it's anybody's game,” Berhorst says.

“It was just one of those things that just happened. I'm just glad it happened to us. Before we put the boat in the water, he asked if we were splitting everything. I said, ‘Yes.’” Good answer.

The two have hardly splurged away their winnings. “It's sitting in the bank, waiting for my daughter to get married,” Berhorst says.

Fischer purchased a few fishing reels and some new gadgets for the boat, but “nothing too expensive,” he says. “I have a daughter going to MU and another getting ready to go to either MU or Lincoln. The money is put away for those girls.”

Fischer's fish, by the way, was returned to the friendly confines of the lake. “He's back in there,” he says.

So this year, the $50,000 grand prize — along with the fish story of a lifetime — could be yours, as the event is open to anyone. Mark it down on your calendar: Oct. 6-7, with an entry fee of $160. “(The Big Bass Bash) is more of a thing where you go down, have fun and hang out with your buddies and enjoy the weekend,” Fischer says. “It's a no-pressure event. Anybody can fish in it, from a little kid to a 100-year-old.

You can climb in the boat, go out on the lake and go fishing, and you have a chance to win $50,000.”

“It's incredible,” he adds.

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With nearly 29 years of journalism experience, Tom Loeffler has become a fixture on the local sports scene. After building a following through the Jefferson City News Tribune, Tom is now a sports columnist for connectmidmissouri.com and KRCG (Loeffler's Link) and contributor to Jefferson City Magazine.

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"I really meant I was sorry For ever causin' you pain You showed your appreciation By walkin' out anyway And that's a cold shot baby Yeah, that's a drag And that's a cold shot baby We let our love go bad"

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When the Str8Arrow Band rehearses Stevie Ray Vaughn’s song “Cold Shot,” the blues reflected in singer Travis Cole’s voice almost convince you he sings of his own pain rather than Vaughn’s.

“I like that break in there; it doesn’t make it so blu-blu-blu-blu-blu-blu-bo,” Cam Lupkey vocally imitates the guitar.

Russell Stegeman and Winston Wells listen and contribute to the discussion of the breaks and chording between Cole and Lupkey. They first try eight bars for the ending and then 12 before deciding to go with eight bars.

“Hold the pickles and onions,” jokes Wells, invoking laughter from everyone. The band has its own shorthand communication born from its long history. Wells, Lupkey and Cole have been playing together for nine years. Stegeman joined the band in January 2012 and replaced longtime member Paul Blythe.

Like brothers, band members rib and play practical jokes on one another. If one makes a mistake on stage, he never hears the end of it.

On a dare, Cole surprised fellow band members one Halloween by showing up and performing all evening dressed in a baby diaper and cowboy boots, with a pacifier dangling from his cowboy hat.

Their camaraderie and good-natured fun on stage translate to a good time for the audience. “They do such a good job with what they do,” says fan Steve Hotsenpiller of Steve’s Pest Control.

Hotsenpiller has hired the band a number of times for staff Christmas and New Year’s parties, and his wife, Anita, hired them for a surprise 50th birthday party for Steve.

“We just love them,” Anita says. “They are just such a great band, I didn’t even consider having anyone else. I was very impressed that when I asked if they could play the Kentucky Head Hunters’ version of “Big Boss Man” for

Steve, they learned it in only about two weeks’ time and played it very well. We don’t just hire them for the parties; we follow them wherever they play.”

Str8Arrow’s extensive song list includes county, rock, blues, alternative rock and classic rock. They have opened for many wellknown musicians, including Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Alan Jackson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Randy Travis. They performed at Thursday Night Live downtown on June 14. Other Str8Arrow venues include downtown Jefferson City’s Thursday Night Live events, The Spot, The Mission, Chick’s Tap Room Bar, Budweiser Inn and more. Str8Arrow also frequently plays for weddings and private parties.

The band encourages everyone to support Jefferson City’s local musicians. People don’t have to be part of a particular social group to come to a bar to hear a band. “Music is uplifting to everybody,” Cole says. “We try to do something for everybody who comes out to see us.

That’s why we play such a variety of music.”

The band supports recent Jefferson City efforts and downtown events such as Thursday Night and believes that music can make a big difference in boosting the overall community.

“It can make somebody’s day better,” Cole says.

“It’s a good thing for kids to come out to live performances. A lot of the younger generation only knows iPods, cellphones and computers.

It feels good to see a kid grab an instrument instead of a game and do something constructive with their time. It’s something that stays with them through their life.”

Str8Arrow demonstrations may be found on Facebook or at str8arrowband.com. n

Str8Arrow Band Members

Cam Lupkey: lead and rhythm guitar, backup vocals, sound technician Travis Cole: lead singer, bass guitar, assists with sound technology (formerly lead and rhythm guitar) Winston Wells: drums Russell Stegeman: lead and rhythm guitar, backup vocals

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ask Jefferson city native Eric Luebbert has been a wardrobe and fashion stylist in Chicago, Miami, New York and Missouri for more than two decades.

Dear Eric, I love hats, and friends tell me I look great in them, but I often hesitate because I’m not sure of the appropriate time and place to wear them.

Plus, I’m always concerned about having hat hair if I take my hat off. I need help knowing when and where to wear hats. I’d also love to know what’s hot in the hat world this summer.

Millinery Millie

Dear Millinery Millie, Hats have become the ultimate accessory in fashion in America and aren’t just reserved for the royal family and the Kentucky Derby. Many women believe they look terrible in hats, but in reality they don’t know how to wear them or how to choose the right one.

The big-brimmed floppy types are for the day, and they progress to smaller cocktail styles for evening, with the exception of bedazzled hats for later evening events. Historically, women kept their heads covered as a form of modesty or respect, and they were always to remain on, so no worries about hat hair. The opposite is true for men; removing a hat is a form of respect when greeting someone or entering a home or office. Never wear a hat when hosting a party in your home, or your guests will feel like you’re going out.

When selecting a hat, start with identifying your face shape. Oval faces look great in most hats, but be sure of the right size and fit. For round faces, the goal is to elongate the face; vertical designs or irregular brims with a prominent crown will look best. For oblong face shapes, the goal is to add more width to the face by shortening it. Stay away from tall hats; wide brims will counterbalance.

For square faces, soften the angles with rounded and curved-edge hats, or try an asymmetrical style. Triangle-shaped faces should look for asymmetric styles as well or a high crown to draw attention upward. For diamond- or heart-shaped faces, try a hat with a medium brim, such as a fedora.

Caps, turbans, pillbox, bowler, cowboy and the visor join the fedora and the wide-brim floppy hat to make up this summer’s hottest styles.

New materials of fabric, straw, plastic and crochet round out the trends.

Wear your hat, use your confidence, and go for it. Others will assume you are more fashionable than they are — and they’ll be right!

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To ask Eric your style questions, arrange a closet rehab or wardrobe reinvention, book a special event or discuss individualized specialty shopping, please email eric@jeffersoncitymagazine.com or call 314-660-4148.

Hats Style Guide

By Eric Luebbert Photos courtesy of Calena's

Emily Post once said, "It is impossible for a hatless woman to be chic." Believe it! Check out six great styles from Grace Hats below, available at Calena's Fashions (calenasfashions.com). See opposite page for picking the best hat style for your face shape and info on this summer's hottest trends.

Ray Ban hat in natural, $52

Wide fedora hat, $62

Bowler in olive/khaki, $54

Red straw colline hat, $54

Raffia braid beret, $54

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Cooper James Hurst parents: Andy & Heather Hurst Weight: 8 pounds 14 ounces Height: 21 inches What is the best lesson you’ve learned from parenting? Babies pick up on your mood so we are learning to be patient and stay as calm as possible, even when he’s having a meltdown!

Brennan Edward Larison

Parents: Andrew & Andrea Larison Weight: 8 pounds 11 ounces Height: 21 inches What has surprised you most about being parents? The amount of love you can have for someone you’ve only known for a split second.

Those first minutes of looking at each of our boys was amazing (just like all the special moments after that!) And, if we’re being completely honest: the cost of a package of diapers. Are you kidding me??

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

Better. Every day.

Cuties of Capital Region

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Benjamin Lawrence Otto Parents: Norm & Ashlie Otto Weight 6 pounds Height: 20 inches

How has being a parent changed you? The second Benjamin was born I felt an overwhelming sense to care for and protect him as best as I can.

What is your favorite moment so far? When I look at Benjamin and he smiles at me it melts my heart and brings tears to my eyes.

Finlee Mae Kirkweg

Parents: Meegan & Adrain Kirkweg Weight: 5 pounds 7 ounces Height: 20 inches How has being a parent changed you? We take the time to enjoy the “little things”. The sweet grins that Finlee has while sleeping and her little laughs. We know we created something so special to us that we could never take for granted. We brought more love into our home the day she arrived and we cherish her.

Karsyn Elizabeth McClain

Parents: Preston & Katelyn McClain Weight: 8 pounds 5 ounces Height: 20.5 inches How has being a parent changed you? You mean besides being exhausted all the time? Even being married, I think I was still a little selfish…you have to be completely selfless with a child. It doesn’t matter that I’m hungry, thirsty, needing a shower, etc.

Better. Every day.

Karli Jo Hagerman Parents: Tony & Jenni Hagerman Weight: 5 pounds 14 ounces Height: 18 3/4 inches

What has surprised you most about being parents?

The most surprising part is that everything just works!

You don’t know how you are going to afford it, how you are going to have time for everything, space for everything, etc. and it all just falls into place! It’s like you never lived a day in your life without your baby.

Bentley RaeLee Farnsworth Parents: Jessie Bradshaw & Garrett Farnsworth Weight: 6 pounds 2 ounces

Height: 19 1/2 inches How has being a parent changed you? It’s made me focus on everything but myself. It’s an amazing feeling! What has surprised you most about being parents? How much you could really love someone. You don’t realize what love is until you have a child.!What is your favorite moment so far? My daughter just said her first word over the weekend so that is the best part at the moment!

Easton Charles Parker

Parents: Derek & Crista Parker Weight: 7 pounds 4 ounces Height: 21 inches What has surprised you most about being parents? The level of teamwork it takes between both parents. And, the amount of planning it takes for a simple trip to the grocery store! What is your favorite moment so far? Seeing how much big brother ADORES little brother and how little brother already watches everything big brother does!

Better. Every day.

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Photos by: Chris Hollaway 1. Scott Gardner, Scott Fitzgerald, Chase Fitzgerald, Kenda Freise 2. Gordy Scott, Allen Tatman 3. Gaelic Storm band member Steve Twigge 4. Bryant and Deidra Fooks 5. Jamie Senzee, Stephen Erangey 6. Danielle Smith, Shane Sennott

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When: May 10 and 11 Where: Missouri River Why: To promote local tourism and raise funds for Missouri State Penitentiary tours and other tourism projects.

Hosted by the Discover Jefferson City Foundation (discoverjeffersoncity.com).

Photos by: Rebecca Rademan 1. Peggy Landwehr, Steve Picker 2. Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh, Stacey and George Welling 3. Joe and Nancy Frappier 4. Rick Stokes, Terry Winkler 5. Richard Hayes, Nick Lepper, Sally Crabtree 6. Clyde and Sue Lear 7.

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Front, from left: Kathy Speidel, Cathy Hennessy, Lisa Pleus. Back: Beth Miller, Laura Bushko Rockers, Annie Jarrett, Sherry Isenhart, Georgia Zimmerman 6. Lillie Perry, Heidi Strobel, Maddie Dunkmann, Lauren Register, Kayla Wolters 7. Debby and Larry Koestner 8. Jayne Dunkmann, Kathy Crow, Lorie Hall Smith, Teresa Cook

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ADVERTISER INDEX 5-6-7-8 Dancenter.........................................50

KRCG........................................................102,116

Aerodry Disaster Restoration..................17

La Belle Cabinetry & Lighting....................58

American Shoe Store..................................39

La Maison..................................................... 101

Argyle Catering/ Capital City Players.. 120

La Sienne Salon & Day Spa..........................66

Bee At Home....................................................80

Major Interiors..........................................128

Bella Capelli Salon And Spa......................79

Marshall & Co............................................128

Bill's Roofing...............................................66

Martellaro Marble And Granite............109

Brady's Glass And Paint.............................79

Mid America Bank.........................................13

Burns Optical...............................................39

Mid-City Lumber Co........................................4

Busch's Florist.............................................50

Midwest Advertising Specialties............126

Calena's Fashions......................................106

Midwest Block & Brick................................39

Capital Region Medical Center...................9

Missouri Credit Union................................19

Capital Region Med. Cntr................... 112-115

Missouri Solar Applications, LLC...........127

Capitol City Cork.........................................58

Munichburg Tavern.....................................49

Carrie's Hallmark.....................................109 Catherine Crum Salon................................62 Central Bank............. 68,88,117,118,119,121,123 Central Trust...............................................73 Coleman Appliance......................................54 Columbia Facial Plastic Surgery.............62 Columbia Pool & Spa.................................106 Columbia Regional Airport.....................104 Concrete Designs Concepts.....................84 Designer Kitchens & Baths.........................80 Dunklin Street Gallery..............................54 Ecco................................................................50 Ewers Tire......................................................54 Fechtel Beverage & Sales Inc.................... 51 Frank Schrimpf Plumbing........................127 Fuji Japanese Steak House........................129 Girl..................................................................47 Hawthorn....................................................132 Home Helpers..............................................122 Huber And Associates.................................79 HyVee. .............................................................96 Initially Yours............................................122 J & D Bicycle Shop.........................................50

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J Pfenny's.....................................................105

Southbank Gift Co.......................................84

JCMG Weight Treatment Center................. 91

Spectators.....................................................89

JCMG...................................................................7

St Mary's Health Center......................2,3,116

JCMG Laser & Vein.........................................29

Steve Young Construction......................125

Jefferson Bank of Missouri....................102

Taylor Allen Photography......................128

Joe Machens - BMW.........................................5

The Schaefer House....................................49

Joe Machens Capital City............................14

The Tiger Hotel...........................................123

Joe Machens Fiat.............................................8

TSG Specialty Lawncare..............................84

Joe Machens Hyundai..................................57

Two Buck Drunk.........................................124

Joe Machens Mazda...................................... 31

Vaughan Pools & Spas................................ 74

Joe Machens Mercedes-Benz......................70

Victoria's Bridal.................................... 52,53

Joe Machens Mitsubishi..............................30

Wallstreet Group........................................88

Joe Machens Nissan.....................................56

Whaley's Pharmacy Inc........................ 66,80

K's Consignment Shop................................54

Woodland Animal Hospital.......................47

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the last word

Where Do You Go from Here?

When Jefferson City Magazine asked me to write this column, I wasn’t sure what to think. It’s been almost a decade since I graduated with my Leadership Jefferson City class and was recognized as one of the Jefferson City Business Times’ 40 Under 40 honorees soon after that. What have I done for the community since then? What “Last Word” might I have to offer?

I teach my students that life is all about perspective. It’s true I’m not as active in community events as I once was. Instead, I’ve focused most of my attention on assisting our students in becoming employable, productive members of our society. From that perspective, I have been giving back to our community, as well as other communities.

For those of you selected as Ones to Watch, congratulations! You’ve received this recognition because you’ve worked hard. The bad news is you have to maintain this level of hard work because you’ve set yourself above and apart from your competitors. You’ve set the bar high. The good news is you have even more opportunities opening up. Where will you go from here? There’s so much that needs to be done, and you have the ability to do it. Where will you start?

My advice to you is to begin with yourself. Who are you really? Sure, you’re a daughter or son, maybe a brother or sister. You’re probably someone’s partner or spouse by now, perhaps a mother or father as well. You’re definitely a star employee for one of our fine local companies. But who are you? Who do you want to be? Where do you want to go from here?

As you move forward, be wary of burnout. You’ll find that sometimes you just don’t have the time and/or energy to take on another project. When someone asks for your help, though, never say, “No.” Instead, “I just can’t do it at this time.” is a polite and viable statement of rejection.

How will you achieve your goals if you’re too worn out to pursue them?

By grabbing every opportunity for solitude at home, I maintain my sanity from the mental and emotional demands that come with my position. Bringing an optimistic and positive attitude to every situation is crucial to being successful. I tell my students that they're not required to like everyone, but they are able to find something positive about everyone if they try. Treat the people who are pessimistic and/or negative with professionalism, but make sure you align yourself with people who are positive. A positive outlook about life, personally or professionally, will yield positive outcomes. Worry about those things you have control over (mainly yourself), and allow the rest to happen while you adjust as needed.

Recognize that others will be as special and unique as you are but in their own way. Remember that this country is great only because we’re all so different. You’ve already proven how different you are. Now find out how much so! n Dan Nichols is the career services coordinator at Metro Business College.

130 | July/August 2012

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By Dan Nichols