Jefferson City Magazine - November/December 2014

Savor the Flavors 7 family-favorite recipes from the pros • Page 98

New SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Environmentally Designed • Page 18

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Karl J. Haake, M.D. JCMG Pain Management

The addition of Dr. Haake enables JCMG to offer in-house pain management services for the first time. Pain management is located on the lower level of the JCMG Medical Building.

Dr. Haake received his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Dr. Haake is certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He returns to Jefferson City from Research Medical Center (RMC) in Kansas City, MO, where he served as Director of Pain Management. While in Kansas City, Dr. Haake served on the Kansas City Area Pain Task Force and consulted with health centers, health systems, and primary care providers regarding the improvement in the delivery of comprehensive pain care.

“My work over the last few years has focused on developing multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment of pain and better coordination of pain care. JCMG is the perfect environment in which to instill this model. This service puts JCMG at the forefront of a national movement to improve the delivery of pain care to those who suffer from both acute and chronic pain,” says Dr. Haake.

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Dr. Vaden comes to JCMG from Iowa. She completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas-Houston.

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Dr. Karuparthi is an interventional cardiologist that performs traditional interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular procedures, such as cardiac and peripheral diagnostic angiogram and interventional procedures such as balloon angioplasty and stent placement.

Dr. Karuparthi completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Michigan State University, Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He fulfilled his general cardiology fellowship and internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiology and nuclear cardiology. He is board eligible in interventional cardiology and cardiac computed tomography (CT).

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Calendar of events

2013 Season Downtown Jefferson City Downtown Jefferson City *A Treasured Holiday Tradition* Calendar of events

A Treasured Holiday Tradition Downtown Jefferson City

Saturday, November 9th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Downtown Holiday Open House Saturday, November 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Downtown retailers put on theirOpen best and open their Downtown Holiday House doors to shoppers kick thebest holiday season.

Downtown retailerstoput onoff their and open their doors to shoppers to kick off the holiday season. Don’t November 10:00All a.m.Day to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 30th, missSaturday, the shops’ special 9th, holiday-themed classes.

Downtown Holiday Open House Small Business Saturday Downtown retailers put the on their andto open Enjoy holiday shopping way best it used be. their Saturday, November Day season. doors to shoppers to kick 29th, off theAll holiday Shop friendly,Small local small businesses throughout the Business Saturday Jefferson City area.

Don’t miss the itspecial sales!

Enjoy holiday shopping the way used be.

Saturday, November 30th, All Dayto Shop friendly, local small businesses throughout the Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 30th, 3:00tosales! p.m.

Enjoy holiday the a.m. way ittoused be.

Jefferson City area.shopping Don’t10:00 miss the special Shop friendly, small businesses Santalocal at Central Bank throughout the City area.

Don’t miss29th the special sales!

Santa hasJefferson beenSaturday, visiting Downtown JCMO since the November 1950s.at Keep theBank tradition alive and visittoSanta Santa Central from 9:00 a.m.

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Santa at Central Bank listvisiting and check it twice!JCMO since the SantaSanta has been Downtown has been visiting Downtown JCMO since the 1950s. Keep tradition alive and in Central 1950s.the Keep the tradition alivevisit andSanta visit Santa in Thursday, 5th, p.m.

Bank. Don’t forgetDecember to make your list6:00 and check Central Bank.

Don’t forget to make yourit twice.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting list and check it twice!

Thursday, December Rotary Park on Bolivar Street:4th, Join6:00 the p.m.

Mayor of Thursday, 5th,Lighting 6:00 p.m. Tree.

Mayor’s Tree Jefferson City as heChristmas lightsDecember the Mayor’s Christmas Mayor’s Christmas Lighting Rotary on Bolivar Street:Tree Join the Mayor of TherePark will be entertainment, refreshments Rotary on Bolivar Street: JoinChristmas the Mayor Tree. of Jefferson City asa he lights theSanta Mayor’s andPark visit from Claus.

Jefferson Citybeasentertainment, he lights the Mayor’s Christmas Tree.

There will refreshments There will be entertainment, refreshments and and a visit from Santa Claus.

Friday, December 6:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m. a 6th, visit from Santato Claus.

Downtown Living Windows December 5th,6th, 6:00 p.m. p.m.

AFriday, Jefferson City tradition for almost 209:00 years, Friday, December 6:00 p.m.toto9:00 p.m.

Downtown Living Windows Living Windows takes place throughout Downtown Downtown Living Windows A Jefferson CityCity tradition forforalmost 20 A Jefferson tradition almost 20years, years,with Jefferson City.

Storefronts and windows come alive Windows takes place throughout Downtown LivingLiving Windows takes place throughout Downtown singers, actors, dancers and more.

Come experience Jefferson Storefronts windows comealive alive with with Jefferson City.City.

Storefronts andand windows come this holiday tradition and you are guaranteed singers, actors, and more.

Comeexperience experience singers, actors, dancers more.

Come to get indancers theand holiday spirit! this holiday tradition you guaranteed this holiday tradition andand you areareguaranteed to get in the holiday spirit! to get in the holiday spirit!

Friday, December 6th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Candlelight Tours of the Friday, December 5th, 6:30 p.m.Mansion to 9:00 p.m.

Each Holiday Season the Governor’s Mansion is Candlelight Tours of the Mansion beautifully décorated. this annual specialis Each Holiday Season During the Governor’s Mansion tradition, Governor and his wife personally beautifullythe decorated.

During this annual special Friday, December 6th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. greet allthe ofGovernor those whoand come to tour the tradition, his wife personally Candlelight of the Mansion Mansion.

See the Mansion its the greet all of Tours those who come tointour Each Holidaynighttime Season theholiday Governor’s Mansion is elegance!

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See the Mansion its beautifully décorated. During this annualinspecial holiday elegance! tradition, thenighttime Governor and his wife personally Friday, December 6th,come 6:00 to p.m.

9:00 p.m. greet all of those who tourtothe SantaSee atthe Hawthorn Friday, December 5th, 6:00 p.m.

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Keep the tradition alive Santa at Hawthorn Bank Bank visit Santa in Hawthorn Santa has been visiting Downtown Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 JCMO a.m. tosince 3:00 p.m. the 1950s. Keep the tradition alive and Santa onvisit theDecember Trolley 100 Block oftoE. High Saturday, 6th, 9:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.St. Santa in Hawthorn Bank.

Step aboard one of our historic trolleys Santa at 215 E. High St. to visit with Old Nick Downtown Jefferson Visit withSaint Old Saint in Nick in Downtown Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00Jefferson p.m.City. City.

Saturday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Santa on the Trolley - 100 Block of E. High St. Saturday, December 6th,2:00 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 4:00 p.m.

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Saturday, December 14th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Saturday, December 14th, Saturday, December 13th, 7:00 p.m.

Step aboard one of Holiday our historicCantorum trolleys to visit with Concert Holiday Cantorum Concert Old Saint Nick in Downtown Jefferson City. Don’t The Cantorum will present its 2013 forget to Jefferson make your City list and check it twice!

Christmas Program with a wonderful mixture

ofDecember Christmas and7:00 holiday Saturday, 14th, p.m. tunes at the Performing HolidayMiller Cantorum ConcertArts Center.

The Jefferson City Cantorum will present its 2013 Christmas Program with a wonderful mixture Saturday December 21st, 3:00 p.m p.m.

Saturday, December 20th,10:00 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 of ChristmasSanta and holiday tunesE.atHigh theGiftSt. at at Southbank Co. Santa 215 Miller Performing Arts Center.

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See Jefferson Christmas Parade floatsdecorated decorated inholiday holiday themes,season bands floats in bands Join Jefferson City in celebrating the themes, holiday playing Christmas carols and more. with thisplaying year’s Christmas parade.

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floats decorated in holiday themes, bands playing Christmas carols10th, and Tuesday, December 9th,more.

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Tuesday, December 10th, 7:00 p.m.

Missouri StateCapitol Capitol (Rotunda): Missouri State (Rotunda): Capitol Caroling Theannual annual Jefferson City Public Schools Capitol Capitol The Jefferson City Public Schools Missouri State Capitol (Rotunda): includes traditional holiday numbers Caroling event includes traditional holiday numbers TheCaroling annual Jefferson City Public Schools Capitol and special special selections bythe thesymphonic symphonic band,high high and by band, Caroling eventselections includes traditional holiday numbers school orchestra and highschool school choirs. and special selections by the symphonic band, high school orchestra and high choirs. school orchestra and high school choirs.

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“I am blessed because my St. Mary’s The new hospital is the completion of a

coworkers are my second family. If I had

long-time promise made by St. Mary’s, and

to pick just one favorite memory, it would

I think it shows the level of commitment

be the day my daughter was born at St.

that St. Mary’s has to this community. St.

Mary’s because I was able to share that

Mary’s strives to be the best hospital in

amazing day with my immediate family

the state, and they are backing up that

and “my second family.” My mom, myself,

represents what will

commitment with this beautiful new facility.

and my daughter were born in St. Mary’s!

be the best patient experience

I am happy to partner with a hospital that is

St. Mary’s has always been our only

as committed to this community as I am.”

choice. Knowing that St. Mary’s is rooted

“I believe the new hospital

in all of mid-Missouri. By combining the

in quality and excellence, the choice

excellent staff with the latest technology and beautiful facilities, the new hospital will truly offer the ultimate patient care.

Dr. Jonathan Craighead Orthopedic Surgeon

“I was absolutely elated when I learned I will be delivering at the new St. Mary’s Blessed Beginnings. My husband and I are both very outdoorsy, so delivering at a hospital surrounded by nature is phenomenal. Having our baby at the new St. Mary’s means introducing our son to the world closest to nature, in a private setting, and with the newest technology. I couldn’t ask for more out a hospital.”

April Williams of Jefferson City due Jan. 13, 2015

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was easy. We each knew that we would receive the best care and treatment.”

Emily Doerhoff Director of Transition Operations, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

The new hospital has been designed to be a bridge to better connect St. Mary’s exceptional health care to health care

Ann Monaco Warren Inglish & Monaco, P.C. St. Mary’s Foundation Volunteer

advocates that we all have become.

It does not hurt that St. Mary’s will also be transporting in November, along with “I started volunteering because that’s all I knew as a young child helping my mother volunteer at St. Mary’s. I continue,

all the patients to the new hospital, it’s Mission to Reveal the Healing Presence of God. I hang my hat on that one!”

because it’s what I love.

What are people saying about

The New SSM Health St. Mary’s?

“The new St. Mary’s will provide the best possible facility and environment for the delivery of superior health care in Jefferson City. Having the new St. Mary’s means that state-of-the-art health care will be accessible and maintained for the 21st century in Jefferson City.

As a physician, moving to the new hospital will provide me with the best possible means for delivering state-of-the-art, superior health care to my patients.”

Dr. Patrick Morello Cardiologist

“This hospital has been a part of my life for 30 years—professionally, with my career, and personally, with my son being born here. I love the SSM mission and I’m excited to work in the new hospital. Being an Emergency Department nurse, I especially appreciate the spaciousness of the ER exam rooms as well as the additional privacy of each patient room throughout the hospital. The beautiful new setting will provide an atmosphere of comfort and healing for both patients and family.

In an era when hospitals are closing, our hospital is thriving and growing. I believe in St Mary’s and the SSM mission; it is good that it will continue on for many years to come.

The new hospital certainly promises a healthier future for our community.”

Becky Buchholz, RN Emergency Department

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publisher's note

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Can you find Santa?

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus has come to town.

Santa is not only our cover man, but he’s also hiding throughout the pages of this issue. In fact, we want you to have a little fun with us.

As you peruse the magazine, count up all of the times you find Santa. Does Santa appear five, 12 or 50 times? Once you have counted Santa, go to jeffersoncitymag.com, and enter.

If you pick the right amount, your name will go into a drawing to win a personal home visit from Santa himself. What a great way to build wonderful childhood memories for your little ones this holiday season! You have until Dec. 10 to submit your number of Santas, so count away, and register now. Good luck!

The holidays are an anticipated time when we have the opportunity to stop and reflect on why we are thankful. A feeling of love for family and friends fills the air. This November/December issue is packed with holiday ideas that we are excited to share. If you would like some yummy new recipes for your holiday menus, turn to page 98, and experience favorites from a few Jefferson City chefs. If you need inspiration to get your home decorated for Christmas, let Sherrie Brant’s enthusiasm inspire you. Beginning on page 36, Sherrie tells her heart-filled story of why decorating her home is so meaningful to her family and friends. She’ll teach you how to enjoy the hard work that goes into creating a holiday wonderland. But don’t stop there! Outdoor living spaces are the new twist to home design. We enlisted local designers to show you how to enjoy your outdoor space well into the colder months. Let the outdoor fire kindle some creative storytelling moments. Huddle around, and tell a few.

Datebook is jam packed with outings, parades and many events where you can be charitable this season. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a thing. One of my favorites is the Wreaths for Heroes project at the Jefferson City National Cemetery.

This ceremony is a beautiful tribute to all of the armed forces men and women who have fought for our freedom and peace. Be there at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. I hope for snow because a beautiful white blanket adds an appropriate stillness and a due feeling of respect. Wreaths for Heroes recognizes the sacrifices others have made for our freedom, and that is most important to remember this holiday season and all year long. I hope you will join us!

I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and joyous holiday!

Tami Turner, Publisher

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From all our families to your family: Thank you for making 2014 a great year. We hope you have a wonderful 2015! We look forward to serving you next year.

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Glad to Be Home

As we go to press with this holiday issue, I feel a sense of awe at the amount of goodness and talent we hold in our wonderful town. Having grown up in Jefferson City and now coming back after more than three decades, I can say that though there are superficial changes, the same friendly and unassuming people are still to be found. I love the fact that I called an old high school friend to meet for coffee, and not only did he show up, but he also surprised me with two other buddies. What a welcoming committee!

We ended up chatting for nearly two hours, yet it seemed like 30 minutes. Catching up on the lives of numerous classmates over a 30-year period was filled with fascinating twists and surprising turns. It’s hard to imagine even the most creative writer coming up with such scripts. It also made me realize, in those moments, that the heart connections you have with people who knew you during some of life’s most awkward, vulnerable times can be indescribably precious.

As you move into this holiday season, I hope you make time to reconnect with your family and friends in a deep and meaningful way. I am happy to be home. Thank you, Jefferson City, for having me back.

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November/December 2014 Jefferson City's must-do events Downtown Open House what: Enjoy all of the quaint shops Jefferson City has to offer, and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. This is a great way to spend a Saturday. There will be lots of sales and giveaways, and it’s a great time to mingle with friends and knock off a few of those gifts on your list. It’s a shopping day that will be bustling with cheer for sure! Start off with coffee and breakfast, have lunch at one of the fabulous downtown cafés, and be sure to end the day with dinner and a nice glass of wine. Enjoy spending the day with the family, and start your holiday off right.

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 8 Where: Downtown Jefferson City

75th Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade What: This time-honored parade has been enjoyed for generations.

Children and adults love all of the festivities involved. And it’s the day Santa makes his debut in Jefferson City. Be there!

When: 4 to 8 p.m., Dec. 6 Where: Downtown Jefferson City

77th Annual Capitol Caroling What: One of Jefferson City’s most wellattended holiday events, Capitol Caroling features the magnificent voices of Jefferson City High School students, lifted and amplified in the Capitol’s fabulous rotunda.

Enjoy classic carols and more. Be there early to get a seat.

When: 7 to 10 p.m., Dec. 9 Where: Missouri State Capitol Rotunda

Downtown Lighting Ceremony What: Celebrate with our historic district as the entire downtown is lit with holiday decorations. It’s a fun and exciting evening for children and adults alike. You won’t want to miss this festive event as the Christmas lights are turned on.

When: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 28 Where: Downtown Jefferson City

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Nov. 1-7 Capitol City Cinema presents Art and Craft, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., 126 E. High St.

Nov. 8 Downtown Jefferson City’s Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Jefferson City

Nov. 1-8 Stained Glass Theatre presents Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming, 7:30 p.m., 830 E. High St.

Nov. 11 Downtown Association Meeting, 7:45 a.m., 212 E. High St. (for members and prospective members)

Nov. 2 Community Call to Prayer for America, 3 p.m., Missouri State Capitol Rotunda Nov. 5 Museum After Hours: The Loving Story film and discussion, 6-9 p.m., T.D. Pawley Theater, Lincoln University Nov. 6 Central MO Foster Care and Adoption Association Gala, 6 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty St. Nov. 8 Run for the Kids 1.5-mile run, 10-11 a.m., Calvary Lutheran High School, 2525 Route B 30 | November/December 2014

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Dec. 4 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., Rotary Park on Bolivar St. Dec. 4-20 Stained Glass Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m., 830 E. High Street.

December 2014 Dec. 6 75th Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade, 4-8 p.m., downtown Jefferson City Dec. 9 Downtown Association Meeting, 7:45 a.m., 212 E. High St. (for members and prospective members) 77th Annual Capitol Caroling, 7-10 p.m., Missouri State Capitol Rotunda Dec. 12 Ernie Haase Signature Sound Christmas Tour, Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St.

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Dec. 13 Wreaths for Heroes and Gold Star Rifle Raffle, 9 a.m., Jefferson City National Cemetery, 1024 E. McCarty St.

Dec. 5 Downtown Living Windows, 6-9 p.m., downtown Jefferson City

Capital Mall Trade Days, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 3600 Country Club Drive

Dec. 5-6 Candlelight Tours at the Governor’s Mansion, 6-9 p.m.

Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, 100 Madison St.

Youth Group Holiday Party for youth with disabilities, ages 12-22, 10 a.m. to noon, ILRC, 1760 Southridge Drive, RSVP to Jenny at 573-556-0400 or jennifer@ ilrcjcmo.org by Dec. 9

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Gather Round Christmas is celebrated with zeal and style in every corner of this house.

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Ever since her earliest childhood memories, Sherrie Brant has loved Christmas. In fact, Brant relishes the season so much that wall colors and permanent furnishings are selected to complement her Christmas dĂŠcor. Even her college and work experience helped hone her holiday decorating skills.

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LEFT: A well-appointed dining room is a focal point during family Christmas gatherings. China is layered with gold and red-colored glass for added depth and interest.

TOP RIGHT: Antique candle holders, inherited from Brant’s mother-in-law, are adorned with greenery and plenty of red and green accents. BOTTOM RIGHT: The dining room tree is the most formal and houses a collection of Radko and other glass ornaments.

Brant fills her trees with ribbons and various garlands so there is no “see-through” room.

“I started out as an art major and then decided to go into architecture,” Brant says. “My first job out of college was with Lobel, Schulman & Bennett architectural firm, and then I was hired by the Furniture Mart in Chicago. When my husband and I moved to Jefferson City, I started freelancing architectural design, and it was then that I started going to market. At market I learned how to improvise and make things that are not expensive or hard to create. I use a lot of those skills today in my own home and especially when putting up Christmas. Additionally, all of my wall colors and fabrics are chosen so that they, too, enhance the holiday decorations.”

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LEFT: Unusual textures such as gold burlap ribbon with silver accents can be seen throughout many of the designs.

ABOVE: A fireplace wreath shows intertwined gold and red rope with plenty of poinsettias and gold beads. RIGHT: Every mantel in the house is bursting with poinsettias, glass balls and greenery.

a festive surrounding where family and friends can gather together, enjoy their time and be thankful.

“Through the years, I have celebrated Christmas by gathering together with now five generations of family and friends,” Brant says. “There is such beauty and enthusiasm generated during this special time of year. Our grown children and grandchildren come home, and we never miss this time together. Children love all of the pomp and circumstance here. We are all about Christmas in this house.”

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LEFT: Brant has an extensive collection of Kurt S. Adler Santas. Each Santa has detailed clothing designs and hand-painted faces. BELOW: Nearly every corner of every room is decorated for the season. Even permanent wall colors and furnishings are selected to complement the Christmas décor. RIGHT: Trapper Joe, Brant’s favorite Santa, is also from the Kurt. S. Adler collection.

Hand-painted nesting eggs from European travel have been collected to pass on to grandchildren.

Besides hosting family, Brant does her yearly entertaining during this season, which includes hosting at least five events at her home. Starting in November, her husband, Tom, begins bringing down decorations from the attic so that Brant can sort through them to see what needs replacement. By the end of November, their home is fully decorated, and the beginning of December kicks off a month of entertaining.

“We had an elevator installed so that bringing the boxes up and down is easier,” Brant says. “This past year, Tom mentioned that we may not be able to keep this up in a few more years. I have already decided to hire someone once we need more help. Cutting down on decorating is not an option. I have our home fully decorated some time in November so we can enjoy it longer, and the first of December is when the parties begin.”

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TOP: A front door Santa is the favorite of children and adults alike. Lighted garland bursting with berries, pinecones and poinsettias frame the front door. A lush, yet simple wreath features multicolored glass balls to add an element of whimsy.

RIGHT: Modest, yet tasteful outdoor decorations give little hint to the grandeur that awaits inside.

Because of her extensive travels throughout the United States and abroad, Brant has acquired several different collections.

“My husband and I enjoy traveling,” Brant says, “so I take inspiration from beautiful things and customs that can be found in all parts of the world. I love all kinds of colored glass. I collect Christopher Radko ornaments, nesting eggs and hand-painted wooden boxes. I adore the Kurt S. Adler Polonaise collection for both ornaments and the spectacular Santa collection. These Santas have the most magnificent outfits and hand-painted faces.

“I finally had to tell people not to give me any more,” she says with a laugh. “There just wasn’t room for one more Santa.” JC

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Milk & Chalk Paint Fever Timeless painting techniques provide casually chic finishes that are easy to attain and maintain.

P h o t o s b y W h i t ne y B u c k ne r Shabby chic styles and other fun colors of painted furniture have been the rave for years, and these easy-toapply finishes allow even novices to achieve great success.

For more information on milk paint and Chalk Paint classes, contact Southbank Gift Co. at 573-695-4438. Items shown on shelves supplied by Yellow Moon Antique Mall and Southbank Gift Co. Availability may vary. JC 46 | November/December 2014

Notes from Jill Bednar, owner of Southbank Gift Co. • Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint is a 100 percent natural paint that has been around for hundreds of years. It’s called milk paint because it contains casein, which is milk protein.

• Chalk Paint decorative paint was developed by Annie Sloan and is named Chalk Paint for its chalky appearance when dry.

• Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint comes in a powdered form that needs to be mixed with water. Chalk Paint comes in quarts, premixed.

• You don’t have to use a primer or sand with either one, but a bonding agent needs to be added to make Milk Paint grip to nonporous surfaces such as glass or metal. If an antiqued, chippy look is desired, then no bonding agent is necessary, even on very slick wood finishes.

• Annie Sloan Chalk Paint decorative paint is grippy, and primer isn’t necessary.

• Milk paint is unpredictable in how it can distress. Sometimes it will grip really well and come off in a fine powder when sanded, and other times it can crack and flake away, which creates a wonderful chippy look.

• Milk paint is more of an intuitive paint — you just have to go with it!

• Both milk paints and Chalk Paints are fun to work with and give pieces an authentic old feel, and they distress much better than latex. The two also work well together, and their finishes are silky and soft to the touch.

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PARTY HAIR

Create a quick, elegant and easyto-do style for all your holiday parties!

1. Use a Thermal Styling product (Aquage Thermal Spray) while curling your locks.

It helps protect your hair, while retaining smooth, long lasting curls.

2. Hold your curling rod, iron or wand downward and wrap hair around. Hold in place at least 1-2 minutes, to ensure hair is thoroughly heated. Let each section cool.

3. After curling each section, DO NOT comb or run your fingers through the hair. Spray finished curls in place.

4. Place hair in a pony tail off to one side of your head. YOU CHOOSE!

5. Create a hole above the center of the pony tail. Hold open as you flip your hair through.

6. Smooth and define your curls, using your favorite finishing oil, texture cream, or hairspray.

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Tami Turner Publisher 1. I saw this cute ceramic Christmas tree, and it took me back to Grandma’s house when creating Christmas ceramics was a fun pastime. Carrie’s Hallmark: Ceramic Christmas tree, $39.99

2. A perfect way to spoil the men in your life is to surprise them with items from the Classic Male Grooming line. These products are luxurious.

Haute Salon: Scottish fine shave soap in a porcelain soap dish with lid, $50; shave brush, $50; soothing muscle soap, $36; after-shave balm, $18; body bar, $30

3. The SEC is all the rage, and your man needs to go to the game in style! Bingham’s: SEC embroidery belt by Smathers & Branson, $165; Mizzou embroidery flip-flops by Smathers & Branson, $89.50; Mizzou embroidery flask

by Smathers & Branson, $65; Missouri State cufflinks by State Trade, $60

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4. Keep baby warm in the upcoming winter months with a hand-knitted character stocking hat from Whaley’s Mommy and Me. Assorted characters include owls, dinosaurs, kings and queens, to name a few. Select the perfect one to fit baby’s personality. Whaley’s Mommy & Me: Daisy Baby owl hat, $28.99 5. A Little Frog Ring Sling from Sprouting Up is a great way to bond with your little one while also allowing hands-free mobility. My first Ring Sling quickly made me a believer and prompted me to join the Central Missouri Babywearing group. This gorgeous Little Frog Ring Sling will be a great addition to my growing stash of carriers. Sprouting Up: Little Frog Ring Sling in Azurite, sproutingup.com, $56

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American Shoe Store: Conquest Carly Boot by Sorel, $220 7. Ladies, nothing is worse than a night out on the town with a dead phone, correct?

Problem solved! This handy option will supply you with two extra charges and will prove especially helpful during my upcoming travels to Europe. Calena’s Fashions: Mighty Purse clutch, $99.99

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8. The whole line of Michel Designs, Mistletoe & Holly just makes me smile. They smell wonderful, and the designs are pretty and festive. I hope to find them in my stocking and look forward to giving them as gifts. The Schaefer House: Michel Designs, Mistletoe & Holly towel, $10; candle with box, $20; foaming soap, $11.50; bar soap, $11 9. What a gorgeous piece of jewelry to be cherished and handed on one day.

This pendant is from Kas’ new line called Joie de Vivre (Joy of Life). It can be worn with or without the green tourmaline drop for a dressy or more casual look. Kas A Designs: Provencial Balcony 14-karat gold pendant, .22 ctw ideal-cut diamonds, $1,860; oval green tourmaline drop set in 14-karat gold, $1,015 JC

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Take the chill off, and cozy up to outdoor spaces that will warm your heart and toes.

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The chillier months are here, yet many homeowners want to know how to extend the life of their outdoor spaces. With a few special touches, family and guests can be encouraged to step outside and warm up by the fire. Two area shops, The Schaefer House and Hy-Vee Floral, give ideas about warming up outdoor areas. We say, serve up the hot cocoa, step outside and enjoy!

Holiday Connections A grand-sized stone fireplace with ample area for guests and an active family of five was the decorating challenge given to Devan Westcott, floral designer and home décor consultant with Hy-Vee Floral.

“This massive fireplace lends itself to largescale decorations,” Netcott says. “I chose the largest wreath we had available, and because this is a family with three small children, I made everything whimsical.”

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“This massive fireplace lends itself to grand-scale decorations. I chose the largest wreath we had available, and because this is a family with three small children, I made everything whimsical.” — Devan Netcott, Hy-Vee Floral Netcott encourages families, especially with small children, to keep decorations minimal and fun yet, at the same time, stylish enough for adults.

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warmth and brought a train large enough for children to sit in,” Netcott says. “The kids immediately lit up, and yet it still provides an appealing backdrop for adult gatherings. The oversized white snowflakes on the wreath will look especially elegant in evening light.”

Autumn Outings According to Susie Schafer, owner of The Schaefer House, fall is one of the best times to decorate both inside and out. Vivid colors and interesting textures can bring added depth not available during summer months.

“I take inspiration from the multitude of colors and textures that surround us along the river bluffs and country roads in our surrounding communities,” Schaefer says.

“Warm hues of crimson, persimmon and gold complemented with varied shades of green and brown make for a cozy decorating palette.”

Practicality and versatile usage are keys when choosing outdoor pieces. Schaefer helps homeowners expand their living areas by making the outdoors an extension of the indoors.

“Many homeowners can double their living space by adding an outdoor area,” Schaefer says. “I recommend filling the space with pieces that suit your lifestyle and design preferences as an extension of your home. Remember to choose fabrics and materials that are UV protected to prevent fading or damage due to the weather. Many of our vendors offer indoor/outdoor rugs, pillows and accents that are tailor-made for all-weather areas. I prefer to select pieces that are multifunctional and can be used in a variety of areas both inside and out. If you’re worried about a piece holding up to excessive sun and moisture, give it a few coats of exterior polyurethane spray with UV protection.”

When accessorizing your outdoor room, it’s important to keep the scale of the space in mind. Such is the case with this striking brick and stone fireplace; the height is a strength and should be complemented with pieces that reflect its scale.

“Large iron candlesticks can act as a pillar for outdoor candles like the ones we have featured,” Schaefer says, “but they can also become a pedestal to showcase other accessories or seasonal accents such as plump and colorful pumpkins for fall. We have added a signature monogram initial in the large lantern for a unique personal touch. ” To top off your gathering with panache, stock an attractive tray with drinks or snacks, and be sure to write a clever chalkboard message welcoming your guests. JC Right: Wreath available at Hy-Vee, $226 (prices may vary according to size and availability of items). This outdoor space was designed and created by Midwest Block & Brick.

A grand-sized wreath graces the massive outdoor fireplace. White acrylic snowflakes and shiny satin Santa ribbon offer whimsical appeal.

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“Many homeowners can double their living space by adding an outdoor area. I recommend filling the space with pieces that suit your lifestyle and design preferences as an extension of your home.” — Susie Schaefer, The Schaefer House

All items available at The Schaefer House. Weathered wood lanterns: large, $69; medium, $39; and small, $19. Large architectural piece, $40.50.

Eighteen-inch wall letter, $27 (available in a variety of colors). Iron candlesticks, $92 and $74. Large hounds tooth tray, $20 (small not pictured, $15). Chalkboard, $17.50. This outdoor space was designed and created by Kent Bentlage Construction.

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“I wanted to keep with the essence of nature and the beauty of the surroundings here, yet I also wanted to incorporate the shimmery trends this year,” Fitzgerald says. “This magical lodge-like setting reminds me of winter in the country.”

Fitzgerald chose soft, warm colors and enjoys mixing different textures and greenery for depth and interest.

“Combining fresh greenery with artificial is a good thing because while fresh greenery does have staying power, you can easily change it out when necessary,” Fitzgerald says.

“The artificial gives you a constant base, and the fresh gives you all the wonderful scents of the season. In this instance I used western red cedar and princess pine because both do well with holding shape.”

Grapevines, mossy twigs and ice branches, berries and pinecones are scattered about. They’re also indigenous to the area.

“My idea was to keep this design green and use lots of natural objects,” Fitzgerald says. “Instead of electric lights, I used metallic balls with gold and silver accents, gold and copper plaid ribbon and glittery ice branches that bring out the light without having to use electricity.”

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Unexpected objects such as an amply sized potted urn and peeking Santas hold interest and give wonder to what might be next.

“My first priority is to create a balanced design and a look that is complementary to the setting,” Fitzgerald says. “I also believe that the element of surprise is a must.”

D u r i ng t h e h o l i day se a s o n , Busch’s Florist decorates hundreds of homes and businesses. Several have been regular clients for more than 20 years.

“Many people do not realize how reasonable it can be for us to come and decorate for them,” Fitzgerald says. “When we go into a home, I tell our clients to lay out all that they have, and often they are amazed at the end result. We might place their heirloom Santa in a wreath or on a mantel in ways they have never thought to use it.”

Fitzgerald strongly recommends that when taking down decorations, you keep each design in a separate plastic bin.

“I tell clients to keep their mantel in one bin, tree in another, and be sure to label,” Fitzgerald says. “You can always add to and take away each year, but keeping specific designs together will make your life so much easier.” JC Canterbury Hill Winery is located in Holts Summit, Missouri.

“My idea was to keep this design green and use lots of natural objects. Instead of electric lights, I used metallic balls with gold and silver accents, gold and copper plaid ribbon and glittery ice branches that bring out the light without having to use electricity.” — Leana Fitzgerald, floral designer and store manager, Busch’s Florist

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Healthy Living, Family Style A father’s newfound commitment to fitness creates a legacy of positive changes.

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The Fewins are a busy family. With two children ages 3 and under, a job requiring 12-hour shifts and an active church ministry, there wasn’t much time devoted to taking care of their health. It’s a story Reece Fewins has known much of his life.

“I have always been a bigger person, even growing up, and tried everything out there to get the weight off,” Fewins says. “Nothing seemed to work.”

At his heaviest weight of 350 pounds, Fewins felt lethargic, had high blood pressure and was told by his doctor that he was a candidate for gastric bypass surgery. His wife, Shannon, however, had other ideas.

With the financial support of the Brenda Chick Scholarship, she enrolled him in the YMCA Y Weight Challenge last January.

This 12-week team fitness challenge helped Fewins kick start his weight loss. It was a strategy that would find staying power.

At the start of the challenge, Fewins was assigned to a group headed by YMCA trainer Ryan Restemayer, which included weekly group workouts and healthy-living education sessions on the weekends. The group quickly molded into a family.

“It makes a big difference to have a group there and other people counting on you to show up,” Fewins says. “You need people to encourage you when you feel like quitting.”

Reece Fewins and YMCA trainer Ryan Restemayer. Fewins lost 26.4 pounds during his 12-week YMCA Y Weight Challenge.

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The gym wasn’t the only place Fewins got encouragement. His trainer set up a Facebook group to provide quick updates to the team, but the group quickly began to use the forum for encouragement and to invite others to work out with them. Shannon provided additional support at home by trying out healthy recipes for the whole family and packing her husband’s lunch each day. She

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became his workout partner when he wasn’t with his team.

It was a dramatic kickoff for Fewins.

During the 12-week challenge, he lost 26.4 pounds and gained more than 11 pounds of muscle. He won an award on his team for the highest percentage of fat lost and crossed the finish line of his first 5K run.

Although his results were amazing, the knowledge he received to change bad habits during those first few weeks of the challenge helped him continue his healthy journey.

“Everyone wants a magic pill to lose weight, but it really does take hard work,” Fewins says. “You have to focus on both the food and the exercise to make it happen.

That is not always easy.”

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Fewins Family Top 5 HealthyLiving Tips 1. You do not have to get healthy all by yourself. Find a group or person to help.

Support makes a difference and helps to hold you accountable.

2. Stick with it — every single day. You do not have to start on a Monday. Just start where you are right now.

3. Start simple: eat better, cut out soda or start walking. Do a simple thing each day to get started, and then build.

4. Do not get discouraged if you are not seeing results right away. It will happen.

When your weight starts dropping, you will be hooked.

5. Combine nutrition with exercise. It cannot be one or the other. Moderation is key regarding food, including giving yourself permission for a cheat meal.

You can’t be perfect all the time.

tive changes in Fewins and how the process truly has been a family effort.

“The whole family has grasped healthy living and healthy lifestyle changes,” Restemayer says. “He lost three years off of his age by dropping the weight and gets disappointed when he gets off track. He is the man.”

It is exactly that kind of encouragement that keeps Fewins motivated. He and Shannon continue to attend workout classes together and participate in many of the local 5K runs. Recently they ran a 5K together on their sixth wedding anniversary. It is a legacy and tradition Fewins hopes will carry on to his kids.

“Kids take so much in,” he says. “They see us working out, and they join us. I want to make sure my kids make better choices than I made.”

The Fewins family continues to make healthy living a priority each day. Fewins has lost more than 70 pounds from his heaviest days and is still working hard to reach his goals. He is planning to enter the second annual Y Weight Challenge, starting Jan. 3, 2015, to remain accountable and motivated. JC For more information about the second annual YMCA Y Weight Challenge, call 573-7613225. Registration opens Dec. 1, and competition will be held Jan. 3 to March 28, 2015.

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Cutting edge According to the Becker’s ASC Review, CMMP Surgical Center is the only provider in Jefferson City utilizing the following techniques or technology for treating glaucoma: ExPress Mini Shunt, SLT Laser Therapy and iStent. The center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, and it offers surgical services in a wide array of specialties including ENT, oral surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, medical oncology and urology.

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Red Wheel Bike Shop is moving to 400 W. Main St. In addition to bike sales and service, the business also offers rentals. This new convenient location will provide customers with easier access to the Katy Trail and the historic downtown area. For more information, call 573-638-2453, or visit redwheelbikeshop.com.

Great American Smoke Out The Great American Smoke Out is an informal holiday promoted by the American Cancer Society on the third Thursday of November each year. Smokers are encouraged to make a plan to quit, even if for one day.

Quitting for even a short time can reduce the risk of getting cancer. Here’s to good health!

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St. Mary’s Health Center and Audrain Medical Center have joined together to adopt a new unified name, SSM Heath. On Oct. 14, both hospitals unveiled their signage and celebrated the name change.

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Kurt and Lisa Mankin, the owners of Oscar’s Classic Diner, accepted the 2014 Small Business of the Year award by the Area Chamber of Commerce. The Mankins extended their gratitude to the community and their staff for continued support after the fire that occurred in early 2013. The nostalgic 1950s diner is back and better than ever with the addition of a new banquet room.

MBA The Jefferson City campus of Columbia College is now offering master’s programs. The MBA program offers a balance of theory and practice, with a mission to prepare working adults in the early stages of their careers in small- or midsized organizations with the knowledge, skills and personal characteristics that will enhance performance in their present occupation and prepare them for advancement to upper-level management in the future.

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Coffee Zone owner Taisir Yanis celebrated the shop’s 11-year anniversary on Oct. 7. Yanis regularly reminds customers of his love for Jefferson City and his gratitude for being welcomed into such a great and caring community. The Area Chamber of Commerce also named Coffee Zone a finalist for the 2014 Small Business of the Year.

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Creamy chicken cheesesteak soup is the favorite, and the Capitol Grill was awarded People’s Choice and Judge’s Best Choice in the 2014 Soupstock out of 15 participating restaurants. The Capitol Grill is located in the basement of the Missouri Capitol and is open to the public. It’s another one of Jefferson City’s best-kept secrets!

Linn State Technical College has been renamed State Technical College of Missouri. The mission of State Technical College of Missouri is to offer vocational and technical programs, which grant students certificates, diplomas and applied science associate degrees.

Human Rights Day Human Rights Day is celebrated Dec. 10, on a day marked by speeches and activities designed to bring attention to the issues surrounding human rights worldwide.

The United Nations issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948.

Boxing Day Glimpse of military life The day after Christmas is Boxing Day in Britain, but it’s not what you might think! The holiday’s history dates back to the Age of Exploration when priests would place a wooden box on each departing ship for crew members to drop in coins in hopes of a safe return. The box remained on the ship, and upon its return, the priest would say a prayer of thanksgiving.

He would safeguard the box until Christmas and then share its contents with the poor. The alms box is a similar tradition observed in many churches still today.

Lincoln University and Jefferson City High School officials signed an official memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a course designed to offer students a glimpse into military life. The Military Leadership Class is a two-month course offered to junior and senior high school students.

Class topics include military customs, Army leadership, time and stress management, marksmanship (with paintball guns) as well as health and fitness. Students earn one hour of college credit upon completion of the course. JC

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Spencer Ruyle is approved to open a State Farm office in Jefferson City. This marks the first time in nearly 10 years that State Farm has approved the opening of an office in the area. Ruyle graduated from the University of Missouri in 2007. He previously worked in Jefferson City for State Farm from 2010 to 2013. Ruyle has worked in the insurance industry for six years.

Capital Region Physicians Gastroenterology Clinic has hired Dr. Charmaine Edwards.

Edwards earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and her fellowship at the University of Rochester located in Rochester, New York. Edwards is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Hunt, Messerli, Roling and Bruce The Missouri Bankers Association announced three recent staff promotions and a new director of communications.

John L. Hunt, CLU, was promoted to senior vice president of MBA VEBA Insurance Services. Cheri Messerli was promoted to vice president, director of education. Janet Roling was promoted to senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Lori Bruce joined MBA as director of communications.

Lenon Capital Region Medical Center has hired a new family nurse practitioner: Rachel Lenon, FNP-BC. Lenon received her Master of Science in nursing from MU. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Vaughan Carey Vaughan, D.O., joins Capital Region Physicians Primary Care Clinic located at 3308 W. Edgewood, Suite B. Vaughan specializes in family practice and integrative medicine. She received her medical degree from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine located in Mesa, Arizona, and completed her family medicine residency at Capital Region Medical Center. Vaughan is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine and is a certified integrative medicine provider through the University of Arizona.

McKinney, Prenger, Stephens, Deardeuff and Howe Capital Region Medical Center announced that five nurses have been nominated to receive a 2014 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award in the Critical Care, Education and Rising Star categories.

Nurse of the Year nominees represent excellence in approximately 20 award categories. CRMC nominees are: Danielle McKinney, Russellville; Kelly Prenger, Jefferson City; William Stephens, Jefferson City; Chelsie Deardeuff, Barnett; and Geri Howe, Rhineland.

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Blake Markus of the Call & Gentry Law Group received the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyer award for obtaining outstanding results for clients and for his community involvement.

Dr. Kevin Lease has joined Capital Region Physicians CCMA Clinic located at 1505 Southwest Blvd. He earned his degree in medicine, completed his internal medicine residency and received his Ph.D. in biological sciences from MU. He is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Gusky Providence Bank announced the appointment of Raymond L. Gusky as executive vice president, chief risk officer and director of regulatory affairs. Gusky has 36 years of experience in banking, 16 in the public sector and 20 in the private sector. Gusky is a CPA and was, most recently, the chief financial officer and director of risk management for a medium-sized community bank in Indiana. He will operate from Providence Bank’s mid-Missouri offices.

Shipp Capital Region Physicians announced the addition of Dr. Amanda Shipp to the practice. Shipp earned her degree in medicine and completed her residency in family medicine at MU. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Shipp provides care for the entire family, including routine checkups and prenatal care for expectant mothers. JC Jefferson City Magazine | 65

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Childhood memories are the key ingredient to Becky’s Cupcakes & More. Twenty-year-old Becky Stephenson continues her late grandmother’s recipe inspirations at her very own bakery. Satisfy your sweet tooth with muffins, scones, donuts, cupcakes, cake pops, pies, cheesecakes, giant cookies, cappuccinos and freshly roasted coffee. Located in the Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Drive, 573-301-1540, beckyscupcakesandmore.com

This is a delicious yet quick place to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many customers are already raving about the delectable icecream options including sundaes and banana splits. Trapp-ical drinks are a specialty, and other alcoholic drinks are also served.

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P ointers from ta x p ro f e s s i o n a l s can mean savings both short and long term .

B y L a u r en S a b l e F r e i m a n With year-end looming, the annual ritual of gathering necessary tax documents and making last-minute charitable contributions begins. According to area tax professionals, part of that annual preparation should include a meeting with a CPA who is well versed in tax law.

“The IRS did a study and found that people preparing taxes themselves overpaid by about $550,” says Lynn Graves, owner of Graves and Associates. “As professionals we spend 365 days of the year staying up with the latest developments in tax law as they take place. We spend a lot of time in continuing education to help people navigate through the process of filing tax returns.

“This year, the Affordable Care Act and its tax ramifications will add to the already challenging process of preparing tax returns,” Graves continues, “making this upcoming tax season complicated for even the most savvy, well-versed professionals.”

“People will be surprised that they won’t be able to do their tax returns that they’ve

been doing for a very long time because there are so many changes coming,” says Jeff Krieger, president of Krieger & Krieger.

“I’ve been doing taxes for 34 years, and this tax season will be one of the most challenging tax seasons yet.”

Although tax-preparation software such as Turbo Tax have become easily accessible, they are interactive, making the quality of the tax return solely dependent on the quality of information entered into the program.

“It only works when you lead it in the right direction,” says Carol Burkhead of Burkhead and Associates. “Sure, you can answer the questions, but if you don’t answer them correctly, it won’t give you the next question you should be answering. You could be missing out because you aren’t quite sure how to answer certain questions."

Whether seeking the help of a professional or self-preparing tax returns for 2014, these tips and points of caution can help ease the process of filing taxes at every stage of life.

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Young adults and couples, 20s to 30s • Put money into a Roth IRA, which is hands down the best vehicle for maximizing retirement savings, Burkhead says. A Roth IRA can be opened as soon as there is earned income, and the money is not taxable when withdrawn after the age of 59.5. That means saving for retirement can begin as early as high school.

• Burkhead encourages recent college graduates and newly married young adults to claim single with zero dependents on the W-4 until filing their first return, which avoids the prospect of owing money at tax time. After filing that first return, the W-4 form can be adjusted, if necessary.

• Consider participating in a cafeteria plan for medical and child care expenses if the option is available, says Kathy Graessle, a CPA with Williams-Keepers LLC. Fees for day care, and even for summer camps that act like daycare, are tax deductible, provided the parent is employed or has self-employment income, Burkhead says.

However, those who are self-employed with negative income are not permitted to deduct child care expenses.

• Student loan interest is deducted on the student’s tax return if the loan is in the student’s name. That means that even if a parent is paying the loan interest, it is up to the young adult to claim that interest as a deduction.

• Graessle also recommends determining if there are benefits to filing separately versus jointly.

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“People will be surprised that they won’t be able to do their tax returns that they’ve been doing for a very long time because there are so many changes coming. I’ve been doing taxes for 34 years, and this tax season will be one of the most challenging tax seasons yet.” – Jeff Krieger

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Middle aged, 40s to 50s • Review the option of paying off a home mortgage versus building up savings, Graessle says. CPAs are well qualified to help clients with estate planning, retirement planning, saving for college educations and timing business asset purchases and dispositions to ensure the maximum tax savings.

• Consider bunching itemized deductions every other year to maximize deductions between standard and itemized deductions, Graessle says.

• Whoever claims a child on a tax return can claim the child’s educational tuition for a deduction. Because tuition statements often go to the student rather than the parent, parents who aren’t aware of the savings opportunity often lose thousands of dollars in tax savings, Burkhead says.

• Be sure to deduct the cost of long-term care insurance, Burkhead says.

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Retirement age • Retirement age and the years heading into retirement are imperative times to rely on the expertise of a tax professional, Burkhead says, because things such as paying off a mortgage, paying off outstanding debt and saving enough in a retirement account are key to sailing into retirement in a comfortable financial position.

• Now more than ever, because of the costs of rising health care, it is important to start saving early. According to Krieger, those in the 15 percent federal tax bracket and a 6 percent state tax bracket are guaranteed to save 21 percent in tax dollars. That 21 percent return is an excellent incentive to save in vehicles such as IRAs, Krieger says. As an individual’s wealth grows, the savings could be as much as 40 to 45 percent.

• Consulting a professional in the years leading up to retirement can help ensure that retirement doesn’t bring with it an unwelcome guest — a higher tax bracket. Burkhead says she has seen clients who have sacrificed so much to save for retirement that they end up paying more taxes upon retirement. Planning with a knowledgeable professional can help avoid such a pitfall.

“Most people at this age are seeking professional advice,” Burkhead says. “They are smart enough to know they shouldn’t do it themselves.”

Small businesses • The IRS has changed the regulations for depreciation, which in turn requires a change in accounting practices, says Peggy Cook, senior tax associate with Graves and Associates. This change will affect most small businesses, as they likely have depreciable assets.

• The Affordable Care Act provides for a tax credit for employers who provide employees with health benefits. Small-business owners who don’t know how to calculate that credit could be missing out on a valuable savings opportunity, Cook says.

• Many employers pay or reimburse employees who obtain their own health benefits. Cook says that reimbursement is now subject to payroll and income taxes.

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• Small businesses failing to set up their payroll correctly or that don’t pay payroll taxes in a timely manner can be subject to significant penalties, Graessle says.

• Expenses such as meals and entertainment are only 50 percent deductible, Graves says. Companies that are audited and have underestimated taxes or understated income can be penalized.

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“It [Turbo Tax] only works when you lead it in the right direction.

Sure, you can answer the questions, but if you don’t answer them correctly, it won’t give you the next question you should be answering. You could be missing out because you aren’t quite sure how to answer certain questions.”

— Carol Burkhead

• Don’t overlook deductions such as business mileage expenses and home office deductions, Graessle says.

Although there is always a long line at the post office in the late hours of April 15, Graessle says the most impact comes from beginning a dialogue with a CPA well ahead of the tax deadline.

“My recommendation would be to meet with a CPA well in advance of the end of the tax year to allow time for a review of your information and the implementation of planning opportunities that may save you tax dollars,” Graessle says.

Although there is a cost to working with a professional, Graves is certain the potential tax savings — and the peace of mind in knowing that a return was prepared correctly — is worth the investment.

“A few hundred dollars to pay a professional to do your return more than pays for itself,” she says. JC

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Dignity at Home A local business helps seniors stay safely and happily in their homes.

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B y He a t h e r F ee l e r | P h o t o s b y An t h o n y J i ns o n Growing old is sometimes a lonely endeavor. Family members are usually first to notice the declining health of the elderly, and it’s often the companionship of a daily visit that may be needed most. Home Helpers specializes in being that helping hand in the comfort of home.

“Most often, I get a phone call from the children to get extra help for their parent, and I always ask first if their parent is receptive,” says Denise Leavitt, president of Home Helpers. “Just because you are older doesn’t mean you do not have pride. We need to take baby steps sometimes and let them help determine how much and how often they need help.”

Leavitt, who started the business eight years ago in Jefferson City, puts the dignity and care of her clients above all else. She’s particular about whom she hires as helpers and works diligently to match the right personality of the helper to the right client. All of her helpers are certified nurse assistants and have nursing home experience. Although the helpers cover a variety of responsibilities around the home including cooking meals and assisting with personal tasks, it’s the daily conversation and companionship that make the service of Home Helpers unique. On certain occasions, there is even an opportunity for dancing.

“We had a 97-year-old client who loved to go to Saturday night dances,” Leavitt says with a laugh. “He was the sweetest man. Sometimes, if you were lucky, you got to dance, too.”

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E v a W o o d , a helper with Home Helpers for the past five years, finds her time assisting seniors a rewarding endeavor. Not only does Wood enjoy listening to their stories and life experiences, but also the daily interactions with her clients have helped her through her own difficulties.

“I have been lucky to have been matched with ladies who I love,” Wood says. “They helped me with my husband’s passing this year. By helping them, it helps me grow in my own faith about growing older.”

Home Helpers employs more than 25 helpers, with about half working part time. The team serves clients who have varying needs including once-a-week beauty shop trips, visits three times a day or assistance with meals.

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“We had a 97-year-old client who loved to go to Saturday night dances.

He was the sweetest man.

Sometimes, if you were lucky, you got to dance, too.” – Denise Leavitt, president, Home Helpers

“I often meet with the children first and then meet with the parents,” Wood says. “On occasion, when we do meet with everyone at the same time, I always put the dignity of our client first by including them in the discussion. We never want to embarrass anyone.”

Denise Leavitt (right), owner of Home Helpers, finds joy in helping the elderly maintain their independence.

Eva Wood, helper, cherishes the love and friendship she gives and receives with clients.

Res p ec t a n d d i gn i t y are at the forefront of Leavitt’s business.

It is what she stresses most to her helpers and to her new clients. Although each client situation is different, Leavitt says there are common signs that might indicate seniors need extra help in the home, such as forgetting or not bothering to eat, outdated food in the fridge or frequent dings in their car.

Sometimes, though, it’s simply about connecting daily with someone.

“Home is lonely, and I think children often underestimate companionship,” Leavitt says. “Their elderly parents may be home every single day all by themselves.”

Home Helpers helps clients get out of the house for activities such as walking, going out to lunch or grocery shopping. Some clients even prefer to go for an afternoon drive with their helper. For those who need it, care is available every day of the week, 24 hours a day. It’s fulfilling those basic needs for clients and the happiness that comes as a result that keep Leavitt working hard to offer home care for the elderly.

“It is gratifying to know that you are making a difference by bringing happiness, contentment and joy to senior lives,” Leavitt says. JC

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Legacy of Giving

Senior volunteers gladly lend their wisdom, talents and life experiences to others.

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Most would agree that one of Jefferson City’s greatest resources is senior volunteers. These seasoned members of the community give countless hours to services and individuals in need.

“Retirees bring a fresh perspective and are a

tremendous resource of talent and experience to our community,” says Ann Bax, president and chief financial officer of United Way of Central Missouri. “They [retirees] have a wis-

dom that comes from years of experience and are wonderful role models and mentors. They understand we all have a responsibility to give back to our community and to make it a better place to call home.

“Many of our retired volunteers were volunteers prior to retirement and simply continue in that role and, in certain instances, increase their involvement due to more available time,” she continues. “However, whether one hour a week or 10, these volunteers share a commonality: They epitomize selflessness, generosity and compassion.”

Two volunteers, Ann Whaley and Harold Westhues, co-chair the “Special Givers” portion of the annual campaign. Special Givers are retirees who previously supported the United Way through payroll deduction through a workplace campaign. Whaley and Westhues reach out to those individuals who no longer have a workplace campaign due to retirement.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: Senior volunteers (from left, standing) Ann Whaley, Walt Vandelicht, Harold Westhues, Betty Mudd, Winston Rutledge and Vicky Myers (seated).

Whaley helps direct toddler traffic and other important social skills.

Myers teaches all about sharing during sandbox play. Westhues and Whaley instigate a game of catch.

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Mudd gives and receives a lot of hugs during volunteer hours.

“United Way has wonderful stories about people in need and how they have affected and changed lives,” Whaley says. ‘It’s an easy story to tell.”

“These are special individuals,” Westhues says of the retired volunteers and donators, “as they have lived the experience and understand the issues and the needs of many.”

Take Vicki Myers, for example. Myers developed her concern for those in need by watching her grandmother and mother help others through their work. Myers has followed their paths into retirement and continues to work to make the community better for all.

“Being involved in the United Way allows me to get a better understanding of the needs of the community,” Myers says.

In addition to serving as a United Way board and committee member, Myers volunteers for various local agencies, not all of which are United Way partner agencies.

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tal Arts Gallery, Jefferson City YMCA, CASA, Girl Scouts and other service projects through Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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concentrate on their major responsibilities of serving 27 partner agencies, programs and initiatives. It’s gratifying to realize that doing these simple tasks might truly be of service.”

committees or purely fundraising. “Another one of our volunteers, Betty Mudd, is the organization’s go-to volunteer when the staff needs extra hands,” Bax says. “Knowing we can call her for just about anything is huge.”

“Since my retirement, doing volunteer work has given my life more meaning,” Mudd says. “It’s not challenging to stuff envelopes, collate materials, stamp mailings, fold T-shirts or wrap gifts. However, doing

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these things allows the United Way staff to

“These are special individuals [retired volunteers], as they have lived the experience and understand the issues and the needs of many.” — Harold Westhues, co-chair, United Way Special Givers campaign

Both Winston Rutledge and Walt Vandelicht have histories that include lifelong volunteerism. Vandelicht began volunteering in the 1950s by getting pledges from businesses along Missouri Boulevard, and he also helped start the United Way of Central Missouri Foundation and served as its first president. Rutledge began contributing in 1965 and started serving on committees in the 1970s. Currently, Walt serves as vice president of the United Way of Central Missouri Foundation Board of Directors, and Winston serves on fund allocation and campaign teams.

“I believe in the United Way process because, through the many agencies it services, it touches the lives of so many in a positive way,” Westhues says. JC For information on how to volunteer for the United Way, visit unitedwaycemo.org.

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triotic spirit of Jefferson City and mid-Missouri and show our faith in a loving God,” Jarboe says.

The four heroes being depicted on the rifle include the three U.S. Navy SEALs killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings — Lt. Michael Murphy and Petty Officers Matthew Axelson and Danny Dietz Jr. — and local fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Leon Deraps, who was killed in action in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom.

The rifle to be raffled, “Gun Number 11” (in honor of 9/11), is one of only 101 guns made with the OBB Gold Star engraving. “The process is very detailed,” says Jack Haines, director of sales at A and A Engraving Inc. “It takes nearly 34 people who spend about 28 hours to complete one gun.”

Operation Bugle Boy’s Gold Star Rifle Raffle honors fallen military members, veterans, the community and more.

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When several members of Operation Bugle Boy’s advisory board walked out of a movie theater in January 2014, they were moved by what they had witnessed: a movie about Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan and the heroic efforts of a team of U.S. Navy SEALs. “Shortly after seeing Lone Survivor, I contacted the parents of the three U.S. Navy SEALs killed in action and invited them to be honorary guests at our annual veterans’ dinner and program,” says Chris Jarboe, president of the OBB advisory board.

Coach Pete Adkins and his wife, Lorraine, honorary chairs of the OBB advisory board, are also instrumental with supporting numerous efforts for local veterans. When Adkins learned that the Navy SEALs’ parents were coming, he contacted former Jefferson City High School student Tom Tinnin of A and A Engraving Inc. to see about having a commemorative rifle created and raffled as a way to raise funds for the foundations of the fallen servicemen.

On Dec. 13, 2014, Operation Bugle Boy will raffle off a Gold Star Rifle, an American-made Henry Big Boy 45 Long Colt 24-karat-plated commemorative lever action rifle. “It will honor those heroes and all men and women and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, portray the fighting spirit of the American warrior, represent the pa-

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“It is fitting to have a Henry rif le, made from Missouri walnut, associated with this mid-Missouri fundraising project. Missouri pride and tradition are deeply rooted in honoring and showing respect to our military families and their fallen loved ones.” — Tom Tinnin, A and A Engraving Inc.

TOP: Members of the Operation Bugle Boy advisory board meet to discuss upcoming events. MIDDLE: Chris Jarboe and Pete Adkins. BOTTOM: Don Hentges

Features of the gun include the names and faces of the four fallen heroes being honored and images of the Jefferson City National Cemetery and the Missouri State Capitol, plus many more special touches. The design is engraved in five distinct tones: 24-karat high-gloss gold, antique gold, high-gloss nickel, antique nickel and black chrome. The rifle comes with a certificate of authenticity, a plaque and a solid oak display case.

From a collector’s standpoint, according to Haines, owning one of the Gold Star Rifles is not only a tribute to the military but also an investment. “Everything we do is limited,” Haines says. “The minute a piece sells out, it immediately increases in value by at least 50 percent.”

This particular firearm was chosen specifically because the wooden stocks are Missouriraised walnut.

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Tinnin says he’s honored to be involved in the OBB project. “I enjoy creating a unique 24-karat design on a firearm that helps organizations raise funds and share their message,” he says. “It is fitting to have a Henry rifle, made from Missouri walnut, associated with this mid-Missouri fundraising project.

Missouri pride and tradition are deeply rooted in honoring and showing respect to our military families and their fallen loved ones.”

Proceeds from raffle ticket sales go to the foundations of Lt. Murphy, Petty Officers Axelson and Dietz and Lance Cpl. Deraps. According to Jarboe, the foundations use funds to provide assistance to wounded warriors, scholarships to children of service personnel who were killed in action and at-risk youth. “The foundation for Lance Cpl. Leon Deraps, local marine, is fully devoted to awarding scholarships to deserving graduates from his former high school in Jamestown,” Jarboe says. JC To purchase a limited Gold Star Rifle, call Tom Tinnin at 918-457-8400. (A portion of the proceeds from rifle purchases go to Operation Bugle Boy.)

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AmyBerendzen Assistant to the superintendent, school-community relations, Jefferson City Public Schools

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Prior places of employment: I was director of marketing/public relations for Capital Region Medical Center for seven years. Prior to that, I was the broadcast manager for the Missouri Lottery, also there for seven years. My first job out of college was as national coordinator for the Coaches vs. Cancer program and the American Cancer Society. I worked there for three years.

Family: My husband, Ron, who is a member of Capital Diesel LLC; my daughter, Brooke, who is a junior at Jefferson City High School; and my son, Will, who is a fifth-grader at North Elementary Education: Lifelong Jefferson City public school student (kindergarten through sixth grade at East Elementary, seventh grade at Jeff Junior, eighth grade at Simonsen, ninth through 12th at JCHS, 1990 graduate); Bachelor of Arts in English communications/public relations, William Woods University, 1994

Accomplishment that makes me most proud: My core values are faith, family and friends. I am proud of my dedication, love and respect for all three.

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Why I am passionate about my job: I love meeting people. Public relations practitioners seek relationships with people and build a bridge between clients and their audience. The JCPS office of school-community relations provides the perfect platform for me to do just that. From early on, I found myself passionate about connecting with people and forming relationships and friendships. It has always seemed to just fit into my life.

Once I determined PR was the gig for me, I honestly didn’t think about what jobs were out there. Instead, I thought more along the lines of what/ whom do I care about, and how can I connect that with my PR skills? I’ve found that you must be passionate about what you’re doing. Start with something you’re passionate about, and the rest just falls into place. This mindset has always helped me to define my career instead of having a career that defines me.

Community involvement: United Way of Central Missouri, governing body member; Capital Region Medical Center, board of governors; Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, ambassador and special committees; Lady Jays Softball Booster Club, vice president Biggest career obstacle I’ve had to overcome: Thankfully, public relations and marketing fundamentals don’t differ all that much. My professional experience has mostly circled around these two areas for more than 20 years.

My more recent transition between health care and education has been somewhat smooth because of my PR/marketing experience.

I’ve referred to the lingo of both health care and education as being alphabet soup with the numerous acronyms. Thankfully, I’m surrounded by colleagues who not only anticipate the look of confusion on my face from time to time but who also jump right in to translate.

Favorite Jefferson City charitable organization and why: The United Way of Central Missouri is my favorite charity because of the many agencies it serves. I appreciate its “paying it forward” concept, if you will.

The United Way goes beyond merely fundraising. It builds up and serves our community by recognizing developing needs and creating opportunities to serve those needs.

Favorite place to spend a Saturday afternoon: I consider my parents’ lake home the ideal place to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Last book read: Strengths Finder

by Tom Rath Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite comfort food: My mom’s vegetable soup is a great source of comfort.

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Favorite app: Facebook Dream vacation: Any place where there is a beach, sun and sand.

Snow skiing is great, too! something that has changed your life: Becoming a mom is the one true goal I established for myself as a young girl. The responsibility and meaning of motherhood are endless. I am blessed to be the protector, disciplinarian and friend to my kids. I guess you could say I learned from one of the best as my mom, Linda Ramsey, set the example for me. She exhibited selflessness, love and sacrificed many of her wants and needs for the needs of my brother and me. Most moms would admit that motherhood is perhaps the hardest, most rewarding job we will ever experience. It’s truly a lifechanging experience!

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Secret aspiration: To learn how to play the guitar — vocal accompaniment not included!

Source of inspiration: Along with my children, I now have the opportunity to collaborate with children in the JCPS District.

Who better to help replenish one’s creative well than children? When I run out of ideas, I often seek out and talk to those who share my enthusiasm for a particular program or topic. They, more often than not, offer different views and perspectives. It’s helpful to look at a problem from as many different angles as possible.

Favorite hobbies: Les Mills Group fitness classes at the Sam B. Cook Healthplex and every activity where my children are involved. JC

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Kas Jacquot reminds us that the tasting process, or the first stage of a relationship, is to be savored like chocolate. Much like eating chocolate, she explains that those early sensory experiences while dating should be noticed. Initial experiences often predict how savory the union might or might not remain over time.

Whether you’re going through a period of love gone wrong, wanting a humorous read or hoping to gain a fresh perspective on romance, everyone can relate to this book, men and women alike. A word of warning, however: Reading this will make you crave chocolate, so make sure you have some to savor nearby! JC Jefferson City’s Jacquot has traveled the world in pursuit of love, adventure and fine chocolate. Jacquot is also owner of Kas A Designs, a full-service jewelry store specializing in fine gemstones and original designs. Her book can be purchased at kasjacquot.com and Kas A Designs.

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By eric Luebbert COATS ARE US could be the mantra for what is hot this winter. Classy wraps not only keep you warm and dry but also optimize your outer look for all times of day.

Winter white coats are fresh and crisp as a snowy winter’s day. Trench coats take a front seat. Some trenches are classic, and some are oversized for an edgier look.

Fur, whether faux or real, is everywhere. Try a chic bolero jacket or something full length as an everyday staple. Be sure to work in fur with your accessories, too. I say, get your purr on this season!

From left: Polo Ralph Lauren wool duffle coat, Dillard’s, $598. Kenise knitcollar faux wool coat, Dillard’s, $109. Whiskey mink zip front, Saffees, $900

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fashion f orecast Animal prints are chic, and leopard prints are the most popular. Look also for a double-breasted military style that features cool closures, fasteners or toggles.

Belted jackets and coats provide a pulledtogether look.

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A little leather always goes a long way. A greatlooking leather jacket for a man or woman is a good investment and can take you everywhere.

You might find shorter coat lengths to choose from this season. Coats that hit at the middle of the knee, or midi, are hip, but don’t let that inhibit you from choosing something full length. Rock it out in a length that suits your style.

A little leather always goes a long way. A great-looking leather jacket for a man or woman is a good investment and can take you everywhere.

New on the coat scene are funnel collars, interesting hems and cuffs and retooled puff coats, and we cannot overlook the cape that is back and coming on strong.

Cuddle up with winter coat fashions that will make you feel and look great from the outside in. JC

Jefferson City native Eric Luebbert has been a wardrobe and fashion stylist for more than two decades.

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The last course can be the first when it comes to dessert, and any time of year is the right time for something sweet. Fill your holiday affairs with delicious delicacies that add color and decadence. Bon appĂŠtit!

Ph o t o s b y t r av i s dun c a n | D e ss e r t s p r o v i d e d b y A r r i s ’ B i s t r o & L i q u i d L o ung e If you’re a chocolate-lover, nothing is more decadent than red velvet lava cake.

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This treat is not too sweet and filled with just the right balance of lemon and blueberry. Lemon berry mascarpone, yum!

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Local professionals share traditional and not-so-traditional holiday favorites.

Chef Patrick Miller, Sweet Chipotle Catering This is a unique twist on a classic meal that always gets gobbled up during holiday gatherings. It is a great dish because of its simplicity to prepare, yet it provides a depth of different flavors to the meal. At my house, I know there will be no leftovers because seconds and thirds are routine until every last potato is enjoyed.

Serve pork tenderloins with cabernet garlic sauce and whipped potatoes.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cabernet Garlic Sauce and Yukon Gold Potatoes • pork tenderloin • 3 tablespoons kosher salt • Extra-virgin olive oil For the cabernet garlic sauce: • 3 ounces pure olive oil • 9 garlic cloves, minced • 10 ounces cabernet sauvignon • 8 ounces chicken stock • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme • 6 tablespoons butter • Salt and pepper

For the potatoes: • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes • ½ cup heavy cream • 1 pound unsalted butter • Salt and pepper For the pork: Roll the pork tenderloin in salt and pepper. Massage the meat with olive oil. Grill to desired degree of doneness.

For the cabernet garlic sauce: In a skillet with oil, sauté the garlic, and allow it to brown lightly. Deglaze skillet with cabernet, and reduce by half. Add chicken stock, and reduce by half. Add thyme, and finish with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

For the potatoes: Place the potatoes in a stockpot with lukewarm water to cover, and bring it to a boil.

Cook until tender.

In a saucepot, heat cream and butter while potatoes are cooking. Drain water from potatoes, and use a mixer to whip until smooth. Then add butter and cream, and season with salt and pepper.

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Chef Sam Donehue, O’Donoghue’s Steaks & Seafood In our family, tradition meant everything except when it came to the holiday dressing. Although we ended up making fresh oyster dressing, it always seemed to spark controversy with someone who inevitably wanted a more traditional, hum-drum dressing. However, one day this recipe was presented to the naysayers, and they became believers.

Hence, a new tradition began.

Fresh Oyster Dressing • 2 loaves sourdough bread • ½ stick unsalted sweet cream butter • ½ cup finely diced carrots • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper • ¼ cup white wine • 3 shots Frank’s hot sauce • 2 shots Worcestershire sauce • 24 ounces fresh oysters • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning • 5 eggs, beaten • 1 ½ cups chicken stock • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Start with 2 loaves of O’Donoghue’s sourdough bread (or store bought will do). Cut the bread into 1-inch squares.

Melt the butter, and in a large bowl, pour butter into breadcrumbs and then mix together. Put them on a sheet pan and into a 325-degree-F oven to dry for about 10 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove and let cool.

In a sauté pan, add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, sea salt and black pepper, and sauté until tender. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, and add the Frank’s hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Chop the oysters (available in most seafood departments in 8-ounce containers), and save the juice.

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients, poultry seasoning and eggs.

Slowly mix in oyster juice and up to 1 ½ cups of chicken stock; don’t over-mix, and make sure everything is very moist.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish, and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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Owner Jami Wade, Capitol City Cork & Provisions I chose a holiday favorite that I think most people have not had and something that my entire family eagerly anticipates during the holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter: Goldie’s (my grandmother) Sweet Ham Gravy. My mother always makes a huge spread during the holidays, but the one thing we all really care about is her sweet ham gravy.

The potatoes are just a vehicle for the gravy in our family. When I was younger, I used to ask my mother if I could have a straw to drink it from the pan.

Grandmother's Sweet Ham Gravy This recipe is not formalized in any way, and to my knowledge, it has never been written down.

• Ham (city, not country), packed with brown sugar on top prior to baking

• Brown sugar • Cornstarch • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Bake the ham according to package instructions.

Add water to the pan of your ham so there are plenty of drippings for the gravy.

Once the ham is done cooking, take the drippings and add cornstarch and water to the consistency of paste. Add to ham drippings plus an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.

Salt and pepper the gravy, and stir continuously.

If the gravy is too watery, add more cornstarch/ water mixture. Serve with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes.

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Chef Steve Whitener, Prison Brews This was my grandmother’s yeast roll recipe that was also used in my uncle’s café. My father absolutely loved making them for the holidays.

We continue to make these same rolls every year with such delight and many, many memories of Grandma and Dad. Yeast Rolls • 2 cups flour • ½ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons salt • ½ ounce (by weight) yeast • ¼ pound butter • 2 cups milk • 2 eggs, beaten

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Directions: Place flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a mixer with a dough hook. Beat two eggs in separate bowl.

Heat milk and butter until melted, and slowly add this to the beaten eggs. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients. At this point you will see that you will need more flour; add slowly to get a good dough consistency.

Let the dough rise, and knock it down twice. Then weigh the dough into 3-ounce balls, and let them rise and bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown.

Chef Johnny Graham, Revel, Catering & Events The holidays, for me, are all about renewing a sense of family and sharing time with those who mean the most to you. This cassoulet recipe is perfect for that kind of meal.

Place your finished dish on the table in the same vessel you used to make. Open a nice bottle of Bordeaux (red or white), relax and enjoy. Let the meal be about sharing rather than fussing with a bunch of china and three different forks. I recently made this recipe using goose sausage that a friend and I made after a successful hunt. It was incredible. Please, don’t be afraid to stray from my recipe to make it your own.

Cassoulet is traditionally made with duck confit; ask the hunter in your family for a donation from his or her freezer..

Johnny Graham’s Cassoulet • 2 pounds or about 8 links sausages (I use homemade goose sausage, but any good Italian sausage, kielbasa or wild game sausage will do.)

• 2 pounds country-style spare ribs • ½ pound thick-sliced smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 medium onions, diced • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and thyme • 1 large leek, washed and chopped • ¾ cup carrots, diced • ¾ cup celery, diced • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes • 2 19-ounce cans great northern white beans • 2 bay leaves • 1 cup dry white wine • 5 cups chicken broth • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 ¼ cup course breadcrumbs • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the spare ribs and half the onion in a heavy-bottomed pot or cassoulet dish, cover with foil and bake for 1 ½ hours. Then remove ribs and set aside.

In the same pot, brown the bacon and the sausages over medium heat. When sausages are browned, remove and set aside. Once cooled, cut them into 1-inch pieces.

Remove half of the fat you see in the pot, and discard. Then add the remaining onion, carrots, celery, garlic, leeks, apple, fresh rosemary and thyme to the pot, and cook until the veggies begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, wine, broth, vinegar, bay leaves and beans.

Bring it to a simmer, and then add the cooked ribs and sausage.

Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, breadcrumbs and parsley in a small bowl, and mix.

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the cassoulet, and bake it, uncovered, for about an hour. Occasionally press the breadcrumbs down into the cassoulet to thicken it.

Season to taste with the salt and black pepper, and enjoy! JC

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A natural look of things growing up is a signature style by Florissimo.

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Floral designer Stacey Halstead enjoys creating designs that accurately and beautifully represent the personalities of his clients.

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When Stacey Halstead was hired by a floral shop nearly 25 years ago, he was instantly mesmerized by the whole process. Halstead started out processing flowers as they came in from around the world for Walter Knoll Florist in St. Louis. While he worked, he observed the shop’s floral designers effortlessly transforming those alluring flowers into one-of-a-kind creations.

“I was completely enthralled,” Halstead says. “It was like watching a magic trick. I

wanted to learn how to design. Then I learned something about design that has always stuck with me. Floral design is part photography, part painting and part architecture.”

Halstead learned the art of design from the ground up by working with seasoned

floral designers. As a neophyte designer, he was tasked with crafting small bouquets for hospital coolers but quickly moved on to creating huge elaborate floral arrangements for hotels. These experiences helped him pinpoint what truly inspired him.

“I learned that I like doing design work that shows a client’s personality,” Halstead says. “It’s a lot more gratifying than creating something for someone’s birthday who you have never met. I like to get to know who I’m working for.”

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LEFT: Casual elegance, or elegance that appears as if you didn’t try, is the look used for this striking door swag. Musical note ribbon adds an old-world appeal. ABOVE: Muted metallics were used throughout with mercury glass, silver, aged gold and copper on a distressed cake stand. Unique paper roses are handmade

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RIGHT: Stacey Halstead.

After working in floral shops around the country, Halstead, a St. Louis native, eventually landed in Jefferson City. Almost two years ago, he and Jamey Essig opened Florissimo, a Jefferson City-based floral business focusing on weddings and special events, holiday and seasonal decorating and decorative consulting. Ironically, he still purchases flowers from Walter Knoll Florist.

“It’s fun to buy flowers from them for my events,” Halstead says. “They raised me up in the business.”

This year alone, Halstead and Florissimo designer Lisa Suits have worked on almost 25 events of varying sizes and created everything from bridal bouquets and boutonnières to centerpieces and other wedding décor.

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Red, essential to Christmas, makes for a welcoming entrance. Americana accents include a sled, printed burlap ribbon and distressed jingle bells. Flocked grapevine balls and printed paper ribbon with “noel” and “joy” add a familiar, It’s a Wonderful Life appeal.

Halstead says. “This bouquet should represent how she feels on the inside. This is very personal to me.”

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“It was like watching a magic trick. I wanted to learn how to design. Then I learned something about design that has always stuck with me. Floral design is part photography, part painting and part architecture.” — Stacey Halstead, co-owner, Florissimo

where Halstead can look at the space and sort through existing holiday decorations.

“I find out what they still love, what they’re unsure about, and I give them the language to tell me what they like,” Halstead says. “I want to know what they want their holiday décor to say about them.”

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Top left: Ice branches produce dramatic vertical lines, and red berries give a sheltering effect to the focal area. Designer Halstead calls this piece “country politician.” Top Right: This rustic country arrangement features faded barn reds. The effect is soft with gingham cloth ornaments and printed burlap ribbon as an accent. Bottom Right: Red amaryllis and narcissus show emerging bulbs, which provides a natural, growing-up look. The retro metal container gives a Norman Rockwell, yesteryear feel. Bottom Left: Homemade paper ribbon by Florissimo adds an old-world flair.

Like last year’s holiday season, Halstead says this year’s holiday decorating trends are natural, rustic and primitive and notably lacking bright colors. The look is what Halstead refers to as the Norman Rockwell Christmas.

“It’s a natural, nostalgic sort of feel,” Halstead says. “One thing I’ve noticed is that during times of economic uncertainty, trends seem to go back. People look back to what Christmas was like in their childhood because it is comforting.”

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ed gold and copper. Whether paired with a pop of color or a simple white or ivory, Halstead says the look feels rich without being too glitzy or ostentatious.

“When you use a more natural look on trees, in ornaments or other objects, it is beautiful and stunning, but it looks like you didn’t try too hard,” Halstead says. “It looks like it just happened.”

Although the first year of holiday decorating tends to require more time and expense for clients, Halstead says every season gets easier as they move closer to achieving a de-

sired holiday look. Whether helping a family pull together a varied collection of ornaments or creating a completely custom centerpiece made especially for the space, Halstead loves creating an environment where clients can make special memories.

“It’s really fun,” Halstead says. “There are times when I’ll start during the day, and the family will leave, and when they come back, it is like the elves came. I really like making people happy in their home environment. It makes me feel like it is work worth doing.” JC

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It’s hard to be considered a gentleman if you’re frequently involved in a scrum. It’s even less ladylike, you would think. Girls just don’t scrum, after all.

Well, yes, they do. And it’s perfectly OK. Scrum away, girls. You can even tell Mom and Dad about it, along with your friends.

Heck, they might start scrumming with you.

To scrum or not to scrum, that is the question. Well, that might be your second question, with the first being: What’s a scrum? From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it’s defined as: a usually brief and disorderly struggle or fight; a usually tightly packed or disorderly crowd.

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a tight formation and struggle to gain possession of the ball using their feet when it is tossed in among them.

Instead of tossing the football around, you might want to start one of these in your backyard on the next family holiday. “Best two out of three scrums. The winners get the leftovers.”

There are some pockets of the civilized world where rugby is king. Here are the three most popular sports in Australia, as ranked

by Wikipedia: 1. Rugby.

2. Rugby.

3. And just for an Aussie change of pace, Rugby.

It’s a clean sweep of the top three. In order of popularity, it’s the Australian Football

League, the National Rugby League and the Rugby Union. If you were wondering, soccer is fourth, tennis is fifth and golf is sixth.

Although rugby has hardly been a blip on the American sports scene, it is the fastest-growing club sport in the country. Rugby will be an Olympic sport in 2016 (it was also in the Olympics four times in the early 1900s), and there are currently more than 450,000 registered members of USA Rugby.

It’s the largest club sport on college campuses, and nearly 70,000 high school students play the game.

Some of those high school students play right here; the boys team has been going since 2007, and this year marked the debut season for the girls. Both are called the Jefferson City Nightmare.

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TH E N I G HT M AR E T E A M S AR E A DR E A M C O M E TRU E for local rugby enthusiasts, including Chris Bell and Angela Nale, the respective head coaches of the boys and girls.

Bell, a 2001 graduate of Jefferson City High School, didn’t become interested in the sport until his freshman year at Truman State, where he played four years. “It piqued my interest,” he says. “I went to the first practice, and I never stopped going.”

Bell has been with the Jefferson City program since its inception, the past three years as head coach. “It’s been pretty well received,” he says. “Obviously, the kids really enjoy it, and the parents who come out and get involved, they enjoy it, too.”

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girls play in the fall. This spring, the Nightmare qualified for and hosted the Missouri Youth Rugby State Tournament.

“If you’re going to host the tournament, you want to be in it, so it was huge for us to make it,” Bell says. “That was a big deal.

That’s what the kids are playing for. They want to win; they want to be in state. To be able to host it, it brought a lot of publicity, and a lot of people were able to see the sport.”

Despite going 0-3 in the tournament — including two one-point losses — the experience was worth it. “No team in the state tournament was a bad team, and we were very competitive,” Bell says. “It was good to play great competition in front of a bunch of fans.”

For the rugby novices, here are a few more notes about the game: • In football, you score a touchdown and play on a field. In rugby, you score a try and play on a pitch.

• The ball carrier must touch the ball to the ground on or over the goal line, the try zone, to score a try. This is worth five points.

• There are other ways to score points, and if you’re reading this, you probably know what those other ways are. But for those of you who don’t know, the try is the big one.

“Rugby is a mix between basketball, football and soccer,” Bell says. “Whether it’s going from offense to defense like soccer, obviously there’s a lot of tackling and hitting like football, but the ball handling is a very basketball-type scenario.

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“It’s closest to football; it’s the daddy of football,” he continues. “That’s where our football came from.”

girls had never even held a rugby ball. I can teach the basics, even though I’ve never played it. But I’m not comfortable doing it on my own. That’s why I have three other

N AL E DID N ’ T B E C O M E A FA N of the sport until five years ago when her son, Weston, picked up the game. She was hooked. Her 10-year-old daughter, Whitney, is already playing flag rugby.

“I wanted to get the girls team ready to go by the time she was in high school,” Nale says. “By the time her class gets to the big building, we hope everything will be ready and mapped out.”

Like her players, Nale, a 1991 graduate of JCHS, is in her first year as a rugby coach.

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ladylike endeavor, is it?

“Our girls, when they come out to the practice field, they’re so excited to have another sport to learn and to be the first-year team in Jefferson City. It’s just neat to see them light up when they get on the field.” — Angela Nale, girls head coach, Jefferson City Nightmare

“You’d be surprised,” Nale says. “Like our women’s national team, they have some of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen.

So I’m not going to say it’s not ladylike. You watch these girls playing powder puff football at homecoming, and they love it.

“Our girls, when they come out to the practice field, they’re so excited to have another sport to learn and to be the first-year team in Jefferson City,” she continues. “It’s just neat to see them light up when they get on the field.”

We’ll leave you with this final message from Bell: Try it; you’ll like it.

“There are a lot of people who don’t give rugby a chance, so it’s hard to break down that initial barrier,” he says. “But once they try it or they want to be a part of it in some way, they really do enjoy it.” JC

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FIRST PLACE: BETH MCGEORGE RE/MAX, 2316 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-3489, bethmcgeorge.com SECOND PLACE: JOYCE BREMER RE/MAX, 2316 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-3418, joycebremer.com

BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR FIRST PLACE: MEGAN SAPPINGTON Wilson’s Yoga Studio, 128 Dunklin St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com SECOND PLACE: ALBERTA MOBLEY tamobley@gmail.com, 573-418-9900

BEST SALON STYLIST

FIRST PLACE: LISA COLLINS LaSienne Salon and Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasiennesalonandspa.com SECOND PLACE: CATHERINE CRUM The Salon & Spa, 3237 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 200, Jefferson City, 573-893-HAIR

BEST CHEF FIRST PLACE: FRANK BURKHEAD Burkhead & Associates, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com SECOND PLACE: WES WEIDER Wells Fargo Advisors, 3308 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite 1, Jefferson City, 573-636-7661, home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wesley.weider

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

FIRST PLACE: CASEY ANDERSON– MARSCH, Mid-City Lumber, 118 Jaycee Drive, Jefferson City, 573-636-6183, mclumber.com SECOND PLACE: ANGIE ZIMMERMAN Signature Homes, P. O. Box 105738, Jefferson City, 573-659-HOME (4663), signaturehomesjc.com

BEST LOCAL ARTIST

FIRST PLACE: JIM DYKE Cottonstone Gallery and Frame Shop, 116 E. High St., Jefferson City 573-634-7646, cottonstonegallery.com

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FIRST PLACE: DIANA BARGATE Bella Capelli Salon & Spa, 502 Mulberry St., Jefferson City, 573-353-6090, facebook.com/DianaBargate SECOND PLACE: HEATHER MORTIMER Riversong Spa & Salon, 109 W. Ashley St., Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com

BEST VETERINARIAN

FIRST PLACE: DR. GREGORY POP 2224 Weathered Rock Road, Jefferson City, 573-634-2223, weatheredrockvet.com

BEST ESTHETICIAN

FIRST PLACE: JOHNNY GRAHAM Revel Catering & Events, 102 E. High St., Second Floor, Jefferson City, 573-636-0023, reveljcmo.com SECOND PLACE: RYAN DAVIS Argyle Catering, 168 Walnut, Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

FIRST PLACE: CHARLIE CHRISTIANSEN Shelter Insurance, 2713 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-3388, shelterinsurance.com SECOND PLACE: BRAD HUTCHISON State Farm Insurance, 3401 W. Truman Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-634-3033, bradhutchisonsf.com

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

FIRST PLACE: TRACIE FERRIER Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com SECOND PLACE: NICK BAKER Jefferson City Area YMCA, 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9000, jcymca.org

BEST MECHANIC

FIRST PLACE: JOSH LEHMEN, On Site Oil Change & Auto Repair Shop, 212 Railton Road, Jefferson City, 573-636-0010, facebook.com/onsiteoilchange SECOND PLACE: GREG ROLLINS Rollins Automotive, 2004 Idlewood Road, Jefferson City, 573-761-5119

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

SECOND PLACE: SKI COLLINS Deeper Blue, lisaandski@gmail.com

BEST ATTORNEY

FIRST PLACE: SCOTT HAMBLIN 312 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-298-6339 SECOND PLACE: CHIP GENTRY Call & Gentry Law Group, 3218 Emerald Lane, Suite C, Jefferson City, 573-644-6090, callgentry.com

BEST LOCAL BAND

FIRST PLACE: THE CHERRY PISTOLS thecherrypistols.com, info@thecherrypistols.com SECOND PLACE: DEEPER BLUE lisaandski@gmail.com

FIRST PLACE: DR. KEVIN WHEAT Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 3121 Emerald Lane, Suite 1000, Jefferson City, 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com SECOND PLACE: DR. JAMIE SHOWERS 915 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-2225, showerschiropractic.com

BEST EYE DOCTOR

FIRST PLACE: JIM LUETKEMEYER 1705 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-0115, capitoleyecarelasik.com

BEST PHARMACIST

FIRST PLACE: DARRYL HUBBLE 630 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3733; 1413 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-3606; 3526 Amazonas, Jefferson City, 573-659-0650, whaleysrx.com SECOND PLACE: DENNIS LOEHNIG 630 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3733; 1413 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-3606; 3526 Amazonas, Jefferson City, 573-659-0650, whaleysrx.com

SECOND PLACE: BRET BODENHAMER Bodenhamer Eye Consultants, 3238 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-2020

BEST ACCOUNTANT

FIRST PLACE: RONALD FRALA, CPA 1524 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-2618

SECOND PLACE: CAROL BURKHEAD Burkhead & Associates, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN FIRST PLACE: TOM REICHART The Cherry Pistols, thecherrypistols.com, info@thecherrypistols.com

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ADVERTISER INDEX American Heart Association ....................45

Frank Schrimpf Plumbing....................... 124

N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co. .............115

Anthony Porter Insurance .........................82

Fry-Wagner Moving and Storage ............66

Naught-Naught Insurance Agency .........86

Argyle Catering........................................... 17

Haute Salon .............................................. 126

Nicklas Financial........................................... 4

Arris’ Bistro ....................................................6

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

On Site Oil Change ...........................66, 109

Home Helpers ............................................. 55

Organize That Space ..................................51

Houser Millard Funeral Home ................... 22

Paddy Malone’s Pub .................................. 97

Hy-Vee ..................................................34, 35

PCE Inc. ..........................................................5

J. Pfenny’s.................................................. 55

Prison Brews ...............................................61

JC Mattress .................................................21

Riley Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac ..... 17

JCMG ........................................9, 26, 58, 79

Riley Toyota Scion ......................................31

Jefferson Bank of Missouri ...................... 79

River City Florist ..................................28, 51

Jefferson City YMCA ................................ 73

River Region Credit Union .........................21

Canterbury Hill Winery............................. 131

Kas A Designs .............................................31

Riverbend Dentistry................................ 126

Capital Dentistry for Children ................ 135

Kent Bentlage Construction Inc............ 120

Roark Aluminum...................................... 135

The Capital Mall .........................................83

KRCG ..............................................................8

Roedel Cleaning....................................... 120

Capital Region Medical Center ................. 11

Krieger & Krieger Accounting ..................64

Saffees....................................................... 119

Capitol Eye Care Inc................................. 136

Kwik Kar Wash and Detail ...................... 139

Samuel’s Tuxedos ......................................82

Carrie’s Hallmark..................................... 129

La Belle Cabinetry & Lighting ..................111

The Schaefer House.................................. 64

Catherine Crum Salon ...............................85

LaSienne Salon & Spa .............................. 117

Scott Hamblin ............................................28

Lee’s Chicken ............................................. 55

Scruggs Lumber........................................... 2

Lifestyles Furniture .................................. 117

Signature Homes ..................................... 136

Lincoln University .......................................10

Socket .........................................................20

Longfellow’s Garden Center .....................58

Sommers Interiors................................... 122

LSS at Heisinger Bluffs ............................88

Southbank Gift Co.................................... . 58

Marshall and Co. ...................................... 129

St. Mary’s Health Center............. 18, 19, 58

Martellaro Marble and Granite ................. 24

Studio 1 Salon & Day Spa .........................48

MayeCreate Design ....................................12

Vandelicht’s Jewelers ............................. 133

Downtown Association ..............................13

Mid-City Lumber Co. ..................................91

Wallstreet Group....................................... 111

Dr. Jason Dunville, DDS ............... 33, 61, 91

Midwest Block & Brick............................. 24

Wilson’s Total Fitness ................................61

The ECCO ..................................................119

Missouri Vein Care ........................................3

Woodman Engineering Co. ..................... 122

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

MRA Construction.....................................131

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

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Central Bank .............73, 121, 123, 125, 127 Central Missouri Bridal Association........ 16 Central Trust and Investment Co. ........... 33 Classic Travel ........................................... 122 Columbia College ....................................... 97 Copper Tree Exchange...............................86 Culver’s...................................................... 126 Designer Kitchens & Baths.......................88 Disaster Brigade USA.................................14

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Wreaths for Heroes Photo by Whitney Buckner. Cemetery photo by Julie Smith.

One woman’s passion and a community that rose to the occasion bring holiday recognition to those who sacrificed for liberty.

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B y L o r r a i ne A d k i ns It was October 2009 when my husband, Pete, and I went to Washington, D.C. on the Honor Flight out of Columbia. He was so excited when he arrived home, and his biggest impression was that of Arlington National Cemetery.

Fast forward two months, and in the mail arrived Legion Magazine with a cover photo of a young child holding a Christmas wreath in front of Arlington Cemetery. In fact, 5,000 wreaths had been given to Arlington to place on chosen graves. Of course, that was a small amount for Arlington, but it was a start. A few weeks passed, and one Friday evening I was reading the Jefferson City News Tribune, and a small article mentioned that Wreaths Across America would take place the next day at our National Cemetery. I said to Pete, “We just have to see all the wreaths and hear the program.”

He was not enthusiastic because it was supposed to rain that Saturday. I said: “Pete, you hunt and fish in the rain. We just have to go and see the wreaths.”

The next day we walked to the cemetery, and I started wondering, where were all of the wreaths? They had only seven wreaths, and just 10 people were in attendance plus the service people. As we walked to the car, I said, “Pete, we can do better than this.” His reaction was, “We are getting older now, and maybe this would be hard to get started.”

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Christmas came, and we spent time in Portland, Oregon, with our son and his family. When I brought up the wreaths subject, their reaction was the same as Pete’s.

However, I could not get the idea out of my mind, and during an Operation Bugle Boy meeting in February, I broached the subject with my group of five. “There are 1,587 graves including the unknown,” I explained.

Initially, they gave blank stares. “We may be the only ones to decorate since 1861, and some mothers and wives may never have known where their loved ones were buried.”

Again, dead silence.

I knew my work was cut out for me before the next April meeting, so I went to work immediately. John Pelzer from Busch’s Florist helped me with the logistics of attaining the wreaths and figuring costs. I met with banks, civic clubs and the Eastside Business Group, who were all so helpful. By April we had firm financial commitments, and my committee knew I was serious. It was then that we named the project Wreaths for Heroes.

Community support for the Wreaths for Heroes project has been overwhelming. I would like to thank: John Pelzer from Busch’s Florist for obtaining the wreaths; my committee that has worked so hard over the past five years; Larry and Cathy Kolb for allowing us to store the wreaths at their warehouse; Mike Bernskoetter, Amy Freeman, Don Hentges, Sallie Jacobs, Kay and Chris Jarboe, Sharon Naught and Rosie Verslues for their diligent work on this program; Carol Poteat, Linda Ringo and Loise White for organizing and serving food after the service; and all of the many other volunteers who stepped in to help. Also, a special thanks to the veterans and people of Jefferson City who placed the wreaths, Jefferson City Police Department, Sherriff ’s Department, the Highway Patrol and the K-12 school children in Jefferson City and the surrounding areas who raised money for the event. Most of all, my thanks goes to my husband of 66 years, Pete, the most important person in my life, whom I could not have done this project without. JC

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