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Whatever floats your boat — skiing, fishing, swimming, or just taking in the fresh air and scenery — you’ll find it within a short drive of Columbia.

Plus, we have tips to help you make the most of your playtime on the water.

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The Kings Of CoMo Six well-known Columbians get a makeover fit for a King — Elvis, that is. Laugh along with these brave Elvis impersonators and help one of them claim the dubious distinction of King of CoMo.

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The Battle For Stewart Park Stewart Park is a peaceful patch of green space near the heart of the city where neighbors gather for picnics and an annual Fourth of July Parade. But its history wasn’t always so blissful. Reporter Mitch Ryals tells the story behind this pretty little private park.

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contents

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in every issue 14 Editor’s Note 22 Contributors 24 On The Web

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28 Spotlight 30 Kevin’s World 32 Reviews In A Flash 34 Calendar: July Events

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42 Shopping

Put together some patriotic party decorations for your patio.

44 Style

Go easy breezy with a comfortably chic ensemble.

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Moving & Shaking A new T-shirt shop is using a mythical creature to drive up sales.

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on the cover Whether you’re in the mood to ski across the waves, land a trophy bass, or make a big splash, we have the insider info you’ll need to find your water wonderland in mid-Missouri this summer. Read our guide to local lakes on Page 74.

48 Beauty

These five foods can help you get fantastic skin.

50 Beauty

A hair color change can transform your look and outlook.

52 Beauty

Look for these spa trends in 2014.

54 Beauty Make sense of SPF.

56 Business Briefs See who’s making news in Columbia business.

102 Mixology Elevate your expectations with a beer cocktail.

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104 Cooking With Brook Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer with a berry treat.

Robinson’s Ramblings Two Columbia boys discover a world of connections in Russia.

64 Beauty

Post-workout habits maximize your fitness regimen.

108 Your Health

How beneficial is a gluten-free diet?

66 Homes Don’t let the bugs ruin your outdoor fun.

110 Dining Out Lutz’s Famous BBQ has come a long way from the parking lot.

68 Homes Outfit your man cave with these must-haves.

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70 Homes

Ramp up your home’s sales appeal with these simple tips.

122 A Wedding Story Celebrate the nuptials of Jill Paul and Brent Moore.

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126 A Wedding Story Celebrate the nuptials of Brigitte Bieniek and Michael Faddoul.

Family Time Keep the kids happy and entertained during their break.

l 97 98 Chef’s Secrets Celebrate your independence with a portable pie.

100 The Wine List

The Les Bourgeois Collector’s Series celebrates wine and art.

130 Aisle Style The classic bow tie never goes out of style.

132 Announcements Mid-Missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

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from the editor

The july issue by the numbers

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The Simple Joys Of Summer

Sandy Selby

Associate Publisher & Executive Editor

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spent most of my childhood summers swimming, fishing and boating on Grand Lake in Oklahoma. My dad had a cabin near the back of a quiet cove. From the front porch, we could take in the peaceful surroundings of the thick pine forest while looking out across the lake toward a resort called Shangri-La, where water skiers showed off their moves and massive houseboats created waves that rolled all the way back to our boat dock. It was a pretty great spot to grow up.

Whether you have your own go-to spot or just want to head out for some impromptu fun this summer, nothing beats a trip to the lake. In this issue, Assistant Editor Anita Harrison takes you on a tour of mid-Missouri lakes to help you make the most of those lazy days of summer.

Sparklers aside, I never gave the Fourth of July much thought until I hit adulthood, but that’s probably because, as a kid growing up on a farm, I never participated in a good, old-fashioned Fourth of July parade. The kids who have grown up in the neighborhood around Stewart Park in Columbia will always remember the special holiday parades around that lovely bit of green space in the central city and they’re decorating their bikes to prepare for another celebration this month. That patch of land wasn’t always the scene of such bliss.

In the 1930s, it was the prize in a bitter dispute between a developer and a determined group of residents. Reporter Mitch Ryals digs into the past to learn about Columbia’s own little revolution and introduces you to the locals who still tend to those cherished acres of private parkland.

Any time of year is a good time to unleash your inner Elvis, and six wellknown Columbians did just that. Consider the photo essay on Page 82 to be your warm-up act for the Elvis at the Symphony concert on July 11, part of the Missouri Symphony Society’s Hot Summer Nights concert series. Choose your favorite Elvis from among these six pretenders and cast your vote at www.InsideColumbia.net. Thankyouverymuch!

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That’s how old Minnesotan Ralph Samuelson was in 1922, when he first floated the idea of skiing on water. The young inventor used barrel staves in his first attempt to fashion water skis.

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That’s how old Elvis would have been this year. Julie Andrews, Donald Sutherland and Woody Allen were also born in 1935.

That’s how many calories you’ll consume if you eat an entire cup of blueberries.

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7%

That’s the share of the men’s neckwear market taken by the bow tie in 2013, up from 4 percent in 2012. Bow tie aficionados expect that percentage to increase again in 2014.

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Entertainment: Kevin Walsh Food: Brook Harlan

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Contributing Writers Amanda Becker, Nicole Eno, Brittany King, Lee Pointer, John Robinson, Mitch Ryals, Amanda Stafford Contributing Photographer Wally Pfeffer editorial interns Heather Finn, Alex Leininger, Alaina Leverenz, John Scarpinato Inside Columbia is published monthly

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DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA

Welcome to the District!

To most people, the dog days of Summer are the hottest time of the year.

To us, it’s the time for the hottest sales.

M EN ’ S E XCHANGE & C ONSIGNMENT C LOTHIERS OF D ISTINCTION .

Carrying only highly selective “pre-loved ” designer clothing (professional & casual)

OF A LLEY A In Alley A off South 9th & 10th Streets In the District Closed Sunday and Monday.

We pay cash on the spot OR earn generous store credit with every exchange!

ALSO VISIT US AT HIGH HANDSOME IN JEFFERSON CIT Y !

The Dog Days Sidewalk Sale is the oldest outdoor sale in Columbia, featuring deep discounts on your favorite clothing, shoes, home accessories and more.

Expanded Wi-Fi available throughout The District Free Parking on Weekends at any garage in The District For information call

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contributors

RUDI PETRY GRAPHIC designer

Rudi Petry began her design career with the 2013 Citizen Jane Film Festival, and has been driven to push her designs to a bolder, braver place ever since. Her recent work includes Web design with Lift Division and executing the Stephens College rebrand. A Southerner, optimist and Stephens woman, Petry collects wild stories, ugly cats and good people.

Jes Weddle Marketing Representative

Although she was born in Virginia, Jes Weddle considers herself a true Midwestern girl, having spent the majority of her life in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. After attending Stephens College, she knew that Columbia was the ideal city for her, meeting right in the middle of urban and rural, and offering a wide variety of her true loves: fine arts, family-friendly fun, spectacular dining and shopping. When she’s not working, taking over her kitchen at home or spending time with her family, there is nothing she’d rather do than add to her shoe collection, and then find an event at which she can debut her treasured footwear.

Weddle is excited to join the Inside Columbia team, and to have the opportunity to work with and around the establishments of the city that she has come to love.

meet our summer interns Alaina Leverenz Multimedia intern

Alaina Leverenz is a rising senior at William Woods University, where she majors in communications and graphic design, and minors in art. Her interests include leading campus organizations, volunteering at the Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence, creating multimedia canvases and organizing anything she can. Leverenz was born and raised in the central Missouri area and enjoys downtown Columbia studio and street artwork. She loves dairy-free frozen yogurt and organic produce. She could not imagine herself any other way than behind the camera and capturing all the wonderful moments of life.

Alex Leininger Editorial intern

Alex Leininger is a junior at the University of Missouri, where he studies magazine journalism. Leininger grew up in Kansas City and has always lived in the Midwest, but looks forward to escaping someday. He loves peanut butter, films and everything about the written word. Bad jokes are his forte. write for us! Inside Columbia magazine accepts queries and spec submissions. The topic should be of interest to local readers, using Columbia/Boone County sources when possible. Please email queries and spec submissions to Sandy Selby, associate publisher and executive editor, at sandy@insidecolumbia.net.

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Announcing The 2014 Wine & Food Festival

Choose Your King One of the six Columbians who dressed up for our Elvis tribute on Page 82 will walk away from the experience with some king-size bragging rights. Go to www.InsideColumbia.net to cast your vote for your favorite Elvis wannabe. Two voters, chosen at random, will win tickets to the Elvis At The Symphony concert, featuring renowned Elvis tribute artist Kraig Parker, at the Missouri Theatre on July 11. Only those who vote before noon on July 10 are eligible to win.

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The dates are set for Inside Columbia’s 2014 Wine & Food Festival: Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. This year’s events include three glorious nights of Wine, Dine & Design Dinners; a fun and informative wine tasting called Seeing Red; a tasty take on locally grown fare at the Taste of Missouri Farm-to-Table; and the return of the always popular Sip & Shop. Tickets go on sale in August, but you can get more details now by visiting the Wine & Food Festival website at www.ColumbiaWineFest.com.

Moving Pictures

Watch as the stories in Inside Columbia –your guide to living, working and having fun in Columbia– unfold in video form. Starting this July, expect to see videos that capture Columbia’s culture from art, clothes, food and history. It’s all on www.InsideColumbia.net.

Back To The BBQ Relive all the great moments from Inside Columbia’s College of BBQ Knowledge with our special multimedia recap. On June 19, amateur barbecue enthusiasts competed in the categories of sauce, chicken and ribs for the title of best backyard barbecuer around. Guests enjoyed pulled pork, beer from N.H. Scheppers, demonstrations

by Spicewine Ironworks and live music by The BEER Woodsmiths. Go online to see video highlights and find out who took home the trophy.

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Find step-by-step instructions for this rocket craft on our website www.InsideColumbia.net

Blast Off Independence Day is fast approaching. Celebrate the holiday with a family-friendly craft. Visit www.InsideColumbia.net to download and print templates and instructions for making the paper rocket pictured. Make a few and hang them from your child’s bedroom ceiling or fill them with party favors for your Fourth of July barbecue.

Make this craft your own by mixing up the papers used and the material you choose for the “flames.”

— MORGAN McCARTY

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SHOW-ME STATE GAMES July 18–20 & July 25–27 Times and sites vary Free for spectators 573-882-2101 (athletes) 573-884-2946 (volunteers) www.smsg.org

Got Game? Prove It! Take part in the 2014 Show-Me State Games.

Missourians from across the state will be in Columbia this month for the 30th annual Show-Me State Games.

The Olympic-style sports festival will kick off with the Audrey Walton Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. on July 18 at Mizzou Arena. The free event is open to all.

“The best part of the opening ceremonies is watching the parade of athletes,” says Emily Lorenz, marketing and media coordinator for the Show-Me State Games. “It is so fun to see so many athletes from across the state so excited to be taking part in an Olympic-style event.”

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lighting of the cauldron, singing of the national anthem, appearances from Mizzou athletes and more.

Athletes compete in more than 40 sports at the Show-Me State Games — the largest state games in the nation — in age ranges from 5 to 90, with a few outliers on both sides. Last summer, 25,566 athletes competed in the event. Registration for team sports will continue on a space– available basis; many individual sports– such as the road race, triathlon, track and field, and mini golf– accept on-site registration on the day of the event.

Along with tens of thousands of

athletes, the games attract thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers.

“There would be no Show-Me State Games without volunteers,” Lorenz says.

“Most of our volunteers tend to come back year after year because it is such a rewarding and fun experience to assist the athletes. There is a wide variety of sports and volunteer duties to get involved in.”

The Show-Me State Games are free to spectators. Schedules, volunteer forms and registration forms for athletes are available at www.smsg.org.

celebrate July 4 Columbia’s night sky will once again explode in patriotic splendor at the 62nd Annual Fourth of July celebration, Fire in the Sky. Local bands will perform at Peace Park and Flat Branch Park, and Flat Branch Park will also host children’s activities. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m., launched from the top of the parking garage at Sixth and Cherry streets and choreographed to music simulcast on KBXR-FM 102.3. Free parking is available throughout downtown. Free; downtown Columbia; 6:30 p.m. for activities; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

run July 12 OK, kids, this time it’s your turn to earn braggin’ rights! Splat! Junior Obstacle Course Mud Run at Gans Creek Recreation Area challenges youth between the ages of 4 and 15 with obstacle-course awesomeness including walls, tires, pipes and, of course, mud — and lots of it! The youngest group (ages 4 to 7) will be allowed adult assistance on their course, but you big kids are on your own! Register by July 11. $20/child in advance, $25 on event day; 9 a.m.; 3360 E. Gans Road; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

listen JULY 21–28 With resident composers originally from Australia, Colombia, South Korea, Taiwan and across the United States, the 2014 Mizzou International Composers Festival is bringing a world of music to Columbia.

This acclaimed festival culminates in a world premiere of new works from eight resident composers. New music group Alarm Will Sound will once again serve as resident ensemble; also slated to perform during the week are the American vocal consort Prometheus and the Mizzou New Music Ensemble.

Presentations and rehearsals are open to the public and passes are available.

Prices, times and sites vary; 573-882-3781; composersfestival.missouri.edu JULY 2014 inside columbia

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kevin’s world l by entertainment editor kevin walsh

All That Jazz The “We Always Swing” jazz series celebrates 20 years.

The 2014-15 “We Always Swing” jazz series schedule has been posted on www.WeAlwaysSwing.org.

And while you are on the website, be sure to leave a congratulatory message for jazzman Jon Poses — one of the nation’s top jazz impresarios.

LEGENDARY

Christian McBride July marks the 20-year anniversary of the Columbia-based “We Always Swing” jazz series. The series is the sui generis brainchild of recent Jazz Journalist Association 2014 Hero Award winner Jon Poses.

Since his college days, when Poses earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, he has split his energy between the twin passions of jazz and baseball. In the 1980s, Poses wrote about both subjects, sometimes at the same time, for prestigious magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Downbeat and Sporting News. He also produced a popular KOPN radio show devoted to the two subjects. Both jazz and baseball, Poses likes to point out, are distinctly American phenomenon and I’d like to add here both also rely heavily on improvisation.

More on that in a minute.

So when Jon got the jazz series organized and started booking shows in the early 1990s, the “We Always Swing” moniker was a natural, and

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the now-familiar, saxophone-swinging ballplayer logo was an immediate marketing home run. Over the years, the jazz series evolved and grew, but the topshelf quality of the talent presented was there from the start. To belabor the sports metaphor, we play way over our heads around here with the international jazz talent we get, and it is because of Jon Poses.

That common denominator of improvisation (a Missouri strong suit that New York-born Poses picked up “on the natch”) came through with improvised impressive lineups in excellent, though unexpected local venues such as Murry’s, Columbia College’s theretofore little-used Whitmore Recital Hall, and even the grand ballroom of the Holiday Inn — this last to provide listeners with the Las Vegas-style seating experience.

I saw guitarist Jon Abercrombie in this configuration and the roundtable seating provided a wonderful big-room intimacy that made for an excellent audience dynamic.

I guess one way to measure the jazz series’ success is to list the legends it has booked: the Marsalis brothers — all of them, separately; Von Freeman, my personal favorite; and Benny Green. Or maybe I should list the dozens of Young Turks (jazz newbies with big potential) who were introduced by the series early in their careers and have since become jazz legends: Brad Meldau, Danillo Perez, Christian McBride … and on and on. Or I could list the jazz legends we got to see play live in intimate local settings before they passed on: Tommy Flanagan, Jon Hicks, James Williams, Milt Jackson, David “Fathead” Newman … and on and on, unfortunately.

I could tell you how most of the hundred or so acts that have performed “We Always Swing” shows over the years were actually close, personal friends of Poses, before and especially after they appeared here. I could talk for an hour or so about the love and affection behind Poses’ annual Latin showcase: the Carlos Perez Mesa Memorial Concert.

But maybe the best way to describe the importance of the 20th anniversary of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series is to recount the 10th anniversary celebration for you. It took place, let me see, 10 years ago I think. There was a big crowd filling, of all places, the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Bob Costas, a friend from Jon’s baseball-writing days, was the emcee. Costas showed up on his

own dime and, naturally, killed it. The band was led by Christian McBride, the Philadelphia-born bassist who was then a relative newcomer, but has since earned several Grammys and the approbation of even the sternest jazz critics.

The players were first rate, too numerous to mention here. The playlist consisted entirely of jazz songs about baseball. And as the pièce de résistance, the (now deceased, but always legendary) bassist Ray Brown drove in from a coincidental St. Louis gig just to play a duet with McBride on “Two Bass Hit.” I’m sure that’s the only time these two giants of their respective generations shared the stage playing simultaneously, and it was certainly the best treatment that relatively obscure jazz novelty ever got. It stopped the show, a walk-off home run.

Wait, There’s More There is so much I haven’t touched on about the jazz series.

The legendary Pub Crawl, the exemplary educational outreach, the precedents “We Always Sing” has set and the path it helped clear for all the festivals and concert series we have enjoyed since this one started 20 years ago. But I will have to leave that for the 30th anniversary. Until then: Job well done, J.P. (but not over).

Kevin (aka Kelvin) Walsh considers himself a student of music’s effect on people. Since moving to Columbia in 1975, his professional ventures have included music retailer, radio show host and a brief stint as Truman the Tiger. He currently hosts “The (So-Called) Good Life” from 3 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday on KOPN-FM 89.5 and streaming live at www.kopn.org.

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“Earth to Echo”

With kids on school break and looking for ways to beat the heat and boredom, there’s usually at least one or two feelgood family flicks at the box office during the summer months. “Earth to Echo” is one July release that fits the bill. Featuring a cast of young newcomers, the movie is the story of four friends who get pulled into an adventure as big as the universe when they answer a mysterious distress call.

Once an inseparable trio of “invisible good-kid nobodies” from the same neighborhood, Tuck, Munch and Alex are being forced to move away with their families by a highway project that is set to destroy their homes. With just days to go until life as they know it is gone forever, the three boys’ phones suddenly go haywire, receiving strange signals with what appears to be a map to follow. After enlisting the help of a school friend named

(Relativity Media) Wide Release: July 2 Starring: Teo Halm, Brian “Astro” Bradley, Reese Hartwig, Ella Linnea Wahlestedt Trailer: www.CallHimEcho.com Genre: Sci-fi, adventure, family Rated: PG

Emma and armed with handheld cameras to document their adventure, the boys set out to track down the source of the signals. Their journey leads them to a discovery they couldn’t have imagined: a tiny metallic flying alien, who can apparently manipulate the structure and operation of machines and their components. After they figure out how to communicate with the creature — he can respond to their questions via a system of coded beeps — the kids dub their new pal “Echo.”

Through their game of 20 Questions, they learn that Echo has been stranded on Earth and needs the kids’ help to find his way home — and he also needs their protection on this “alien” planet from others who also know of his presence and seek to do him harm. In their final hurrah, this group of friends embarks on a secret mission to aid a lonely stranger and show him what true friendship really looks like.

— reviewed by amanda stafford

books: 5 upcoming releases

THE BOOK OF LIFE:

A NOVEL (ALL SOULS TRILOGY)

By Deborah Harkness (Viking Adult) Release Date: July 15

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FAST TRACK

By Julie Garwood (Dutton Adult) Release Date: July 29

THE MOCKINGBIRD NEXT DOOR: LIFE WITH HARPER LEE

By Marja Mills (The Penguin Press HC) Release Date: July 15

POWER PLAY (AN FBI THRILLER)

By Catherine Coulter (Putnam Adult) Release Date: July 8

THE CITY: A NOVEL

By Dean Koontz (Bantam) Release Date: July 1

music

“Shakira” Artist: Shakira (RCA, Sony Latin) Shakira’s most recent project is her self-titled album. The songs span a wide array of popular genres from house music to Latin to country. A native Colombian, Shakira has found a way to cross not only cultures but music genres as well.

Her releases of both English and Spanish albums have kept her present and popular all over the world.

It’s easy to see that she holds no limits to who she is as an artist. Shakira puts everything on the line to succeed. It’s the splinter of vulnerability in her music that provides a connection for her audience. The link between the fans and the music have helped her become a well-rounded artist.

In this album, she dips her toes into country music in the track “Medicine,” which pairs her with her “The Voice” costar Blake Shelton. Their duet paints a picture of the pain that comes with too much whiskey and lost love.

The next song on the album, “23,” isn’t too far from the country genre, either. And it goes to show that Shakira can play into a style where the Latin population is next to none. This song reaches out as a love song, the kind that settles in the back of your mind and stirs all the sad, painful memories.

It’s obvious that this lady isn’t going anywhere, and everything she does will include the passion, charisma and talent of a strong Colombian woman.

— REVIEWED BY LEE POINTER JULY 2014 inside columbia

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Calendar July 1, 3, 5-6, 8, 10, 12-13

Bring the family to Bass Pro Shops for the annual Family Summer Camp.

Free activities include a BB gun range, archery range, kids’ fishing, a 4x6 photo, workshops, scavenger hunts and crafts.

Free; activity times vary; 3101 Bass Pro Drive; 573-886-7100; www.facebook.com/ bpscolumbia JUly 2 The Missouri Symphony Society’s Patriotic Pops is twice as stirring this year with the addition of the Columbia Chorale. Together, the two groups perform Hanson’s “Song of Democracy,” and the “Armed Forces Salute,” plus all of the favorite patriotic anthems and tunes that form the musical core of Americana.

Come sing along in the Missouri Theatre,

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and be sure to bring a flag to wave!

From $12; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.mosymphonysociety.org

JUly 3-6, 10-13 At first, Adam Moss thinks the woman who springs from his closet and claims to be his God-sent soul mate is just a prank. But Eve insists God has sent her to help Adam change the world. An uplifting comedy, “Adam’s Eve” will touch both your heart and your funny bone. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket to watch this Maplewood Barn Community Theatre production.$7, $1 children 10 and younger; 8 p.m.; 2900 E. Nifong Blvd.; 573-227-2276; www.maplewoodbarn.com

JUly 4 Celebrate Independence Day at Columbia’s 62nd annual Fire in the Sky. Read more on Page 29. Free; downtown Columbia; 6:30 p.m. for activities; 573874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

JUly 5 TRYPS, the Children’s Theatre Institute at Stephens College, presents Live at Eleven, a half-hour theater workshop where children play games, sing, dance and act out books in the Children’s Program Room at the Columbia Public Library. Free; 11 a.m.; 100 W. Broadway; 573-443-3161; www.trypskids.com

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“Grand Opera Matinee” brings five

of New York and Boston’s finest young opera stars to the Missouri Theatre to perform memorable scenes from beloved operas, including “Marriage of Figaro,” “Rigoletto,” “Cavalleria Rusticana,” “Pagliacci,” “Tales of Hoffman,” and “Candide.” Be ready to stand up and shout, “Bravo!”From $23, half-price for youth or students; 3 p.m., 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.mosymphonysociety.org

JUly 7 Get an up-close, personal performance from the musicians of the Missouri Symphony Orchestra in the season’s third and final Chamber Recital. This intimate concert takes place at Broadway Christian Church and showcases the incredible talent of worldclass musicians who shine in small group performances. The selections range from classical compositions to cutting-edge contemporary pieces for an astounding night of live music. $10, half-price for youth or students; 7 p.m.; 2601 W. Broadway; 573-882-3781; www.mosymphonysociety.org

JUly 9 There was a Russian composer who thought that every key in music had a different color! In “The Color of Music,” explore some of the musical works that have been inspired by works of art, including “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A children’s painting contest will take place, and all art will be projected above the orchestra during the concert. $10, half-price for youth and students; 6:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.mosymphonysociety.org

JUly 9-19 Lovingly ripped off from the classic film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” the musical comedy sensation “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” retells the legend of King Arthur and his hysterically inept Knights of the Round Table. Come to Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre for a show featuring a bevy of beautiful showgirls, cows, killer rabbits and French people. $35; 2 & 8 p.m.; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; www.lyceumtheatre.org

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Amphitheater Concert Series presents the Columbia Community Band in the Stephens Lake Park amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and take in this pleasant outdoor evening. Free; 7 p.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

JUly 10 Warm summer nights plus soft green grass and starry skies — it all adds up to an ideal summer event, especially when set against the tunes of a local band.

The Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series presents the Columbia Community Band in the Stephens Lake Park amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and take in this pleasant outdoor evening. Free; 7 p.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

JUly 10- August 3 MU Summer Repertory Theatre

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presents three productions in July: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” by Lisa Lambert, Don McKellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison; “Is He Dead?” by Mark Twain and adapted

by David Ives; and “Comedies-In-Concert.”

Summer Repertory Theatre creates a professional atmosphere for some of MU’s most gifted theater students while offering Columbia first-class theatrical productions. $12.50, discounts for students and seniors; 2 & 7:30 p.m.; 572-882-PLAY (7529); summerrep.missouri.edu

JUly 11 From Las Vegas to London, for more than 15 years Kraig Parker has thrilled crowds as the “King,” and he’s bringing his act to Columbia for the 2014 Hot Summer Nights festival.

“Elvis at the Symphony” will feature many of the King’s greatest hits and even the harshest critics say this is as good as it gets. Uh-huh-huh, Elvis would be proud! From $25, half-price

for youth and students; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.mosymphonysociety.org

JUly 11 Beat the heat with a little of the holidays in July! Come to Flat Branch Park for this month’s installment of Movies in the Park, the holiday classic “Elf.” Will Ferrell plays Buddy, a human boy who stowed away in Santa’s toy bag and ended up at the North Pole. After being raised as an elf, Buddy realizes that he doesn’t quite belong and sets out to find his birth father in New York City. $2 ages 9 and older; 9 p.m.; 102 S. Fourth St.; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

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Carolyn Wickwire will star in a return engagement of the one-woman play “O’Keeffe!” by Lucinda McDermott, presented by Talking Horse Productions in partnership with Flower and Bone Productions and directed by Ouida

White. In “O’Keeffe!,” Georgia — witty, irreverent and decades ahead of her time — shares revealing scenes from her challenging life as she struggles to maintain her independence in the early decades of the 20th century. $12, discounts for seniors and students; 2 & 7:30 p.m.; 210 Saint James St.; 573-2681381; www.talkinghorseproductions.org

JUly 12 Take part in a CoMo original. Splat!

Junior Obstacle Course Mud Run is a challenge for Columbia kids. Read more on Page 29. $20/ child in advance, $25 on event day; 9 a.m.; 3360 E. Gans Road; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

JUly 12 Be the first to sample the latest release of Les Bourgeois’ Collector’s Series wines at the Collector’s Series Wine Release Party & Art Show the Blufftop Bistro. The party includes live music, wine tastings and appetizers to accompany an art show by the winning artists featured on the labels. Read more on Page 100. Free; 2 to 7 p.m.; 14020 W. Highway BB, Rocheport; 573-698-2300; www.missouriwine.com

JUly 12 Taste hand-crafted, limited-edition summer brews at the Brews for Blues Keg Tapping. Kegs will be tapped at 5:30 p.m. at Flat Branch Pub & Brewing and Broadway Brewery, and will stay open while supplies last. A portion of proceeds will benefit Blues in the Schools, a project of The Roots N Blues N BBQ Foundation. Price TBD; 5:30 p.m.; 115 S. Fifth St. and 816 E. Broadway; 573-4425862; www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com

JUly 12 In its season finale, “Masterworks: Orchestral Fireworks,” the Missouri Symphony Orchestra performs the premiere of Judith Zaimont’s “River,” Debussy’s “La Mer,” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol.” The evening features violinist Erin Schreiber — assistant concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony — performing the “Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.” Free; 2 to 7 p.m.; 14020 W. Highway BB, Rocheport; 573-698-2300; www.missouriwine.com JULY 2014 inside columbia

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JUly 13 International YouTube sensation Miranda Sings is bringing a hilarious night filled with comedy, hit songs, magic tricks, celebrity guests and dramatic readings of hate mail to Déjà Vu. The quirky superstar has more than 50 million views on YouTube and has performed her one-woman show to soldout cabaret rooms and theaters from New York to Sydney. This is an all-ages show and will feature special guest Colleen Ballinger. $50; 2 p.m.; 405 Cherry St.; 573-443-3216; www.dejavucomedy.com

JUly 13, 20, 27 The 38th season of the annual Shelter Gardens Concert Series continues in July with performances from the Norm Ruebling Band (July 13), Ironweed/Swampweed (July 20) and Lisa Rose with Hot House and Margaret Bianchetta (July 27). The Sunday evening shows draw thousands to Shelter Insurance Gardens. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Free; 7 p.m.; 1817 W. Broadway; 573-214-4595; www.shelterinsurance. com/aboutshelter/events

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Make wonderful summer memories at Family Fun Fest: Summer Fun. This midweek event brings entertainment for the whole family with hands-on activities, music, face painting and more at Flat Branch Park. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 102 S. Fourth St.; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

JUly 18-20, 25-27 Don’t miss the 30th anniversary of the Show-Me State Games., Missouri’s Olympic-style sports festival.

Read more on Page 28. Free for spectators; times & sites vary; 573-8822101 (athletes), 573-884-2946 (volunteers); www.smsg.org

JUly 18 In need of a creative boost?

Artrageous Friday is back and ready to inspire. Ever-inventive and exciting, this quarterly self-guided art crawl takes visitors through the North Village Arts District to explore galleries, shops and businesses. Grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of the participating eateries or bars between stops, and

enjoy spending an evening with other Columbians who love and support the arts. Free; 6 to 9 p.m.; The District; 573442-2999; www.artrageousfridays.com

JUly 21 Excited to escape the label “indie folk,” Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack of Wye Oak are coming to Mojo’s to perform songs from their fourth, direction-changing album, “Shriek.” In reviewing the album, NPR offers the term “synth-pop” but adds the “meanings unfold in slower moving, subtler gradations than that label implies.” Two dollars of every ticket sold on this tour will go to a local charity of the band’s choice. $14; doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30; 1013 Park Ave.; 573-8750588; www.mojoscolumbia.com

JUly 21–28 Get an earful of world-class music at the 2014 Mizzou International Composers Festival. Read more on Page 29. Prices, times and sites vary; 573-8823781; composersfestival.missouri.edu

JULY 21–26 Did you know that back in 1835,

the first county fair west of the Mississippi took place in Boone County? Come take part in this summer tradition at the 2014 Boone County Fair & Horse Show at the Central Missouri Events Center. Events include a family fun night on Monday (no gate admission), the opening of the fair and carnival on Tuesday, a demolition derby on Wednesday, figure 8 racing and the Show Me Mounted Shooters on Thursday, motocross racing and the Show Me Mounted Shooters again on Friday, and a tractor pull and mule show on Saturday. $10; times vary; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road; 573-474-9435; www.

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To most people, the dog days of summer are the hottest time of the year. In The District, it’s the time for the hottest sales. The Dog Days Sidewalk Sale is the largest outdoor sale in The District and features deep discounts on your favorite clothing, shoes, home accessories and more.

Free; times vary with stores; 573-4426816; www.discoverthedistrict.com

JUly 26-27 Hermann-area vintners continue their crowd-pleasing ways with delectable pairings of luscious berries, savory barbecue and fragrant Missouri wines at the annual Berries & BarBQ Wine Trail. Visitors will savor the flavors of summer at seven stops on a route that hugs the Missouri River for 20 scenic miles between Hermann and New Haven. Each ticket includes a souvenir wineglass; advance tickets are required for all Hermann Wine Trail events. $30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Hermann Wine Trail; 314795-9770; www.hermannwinetrail.com

JUly 26 - august 2 A shiftless drifter stands in the dock, accused of murder. His wife can prove his innocence, but when she arrives on the witness stand, she drops a bombshell, and that’s just the first twist in a courtroom drama like no other. Passion and greed, lust and lies mix in this most ingenious thriller from the grand dame of mystery, Agatha Christie. “Witness for the Prosecution” takes the stage at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. $35; 2 & 8 p.m.; 114

High St., Arrow Rock; www.lyceumtheatre.org

JULY 31, AUGUST 1–3, 7–10 Maplewood Barn Community Theater presents “Julius Caesar.”

Travel back through the millennia to witness the crumbling of the Roman Empire in this Shakespearean classic. $7, $1 children 10 and younger; 8 p.m.; 2900 E. Nifong Blvd.; 573-227-2276; www.maplewoodbarn.com

stay connected If you’re hosting an event Columbians should know about, submit it to our online calendar, the comprehensive digital guide to what’s happening in mid-Missouri. To submit an event, visit www.InsideColumbia.net/Calendar and register an account. Fill in the event’s information in a brief form and click Save.

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Stay Cool, CoMo Did you know the major ingredient in ice cream is air? Or that it takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream?

July is National Ice Cream Month — seriously, President Ronald Reagan decreed it so in 1985 — and July 21 is National Ice Cream Day. Celebrate with a favorite scoop from one of Columbia’s fantastic ice cream shops, or build a sundae bar at home and let family and friends concoct their creamiest, dreamiest creations. Don’t forget the toppings!

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1 Leather grill gloves by Quest Inc., available at Tallulahs ($23) 2 Red and white polka-dot bowl by Vietri, available at Tallulahs ($96) 3 White plate with black pig by Mud Pie, available at Tallulahs ($34.50) 4 Black-handled serving spoon by TAG, available at Tallulah’s ($23) 5 Red, white and blue firecracker decorations, available at Pier 1 Imports ($17.95) 6 Low & Slow: The Art and Technique of Braising, BBQ, and Slow Roasting by The Culinary Institute of America and Robert Briggs, available at Tallulahs ($19.99) 7 Blue and white diagonal stripe serving tray by Roseanne Beck Collections, available at Tallulahs ($65) 8 White dishtowel with anchor, available at Tallulahs ($10) 9 “BBQ” cocktail napkins by Paperproducts Designs, available at Tallulahs ($5.50) 10 Cast-iron saucepot with brush by Outset Inc., available at Tallulahs ($33) 11 Red, white and blue paper plates, available at Pier 1 Imports ($5.95) 12 Blue swirl wineglass, available at Pier 1 Imports ($6)

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style l BY BRITTANY KING Pink button-down by Tommy Bahama, available at Binghams ($98)

Summer Date Night Go easy breezy with a comfortably chic ensemble.

Switch up your usual dinner-and-a-movie routine. Try a game of mini golf or take a stroll through The District, then grab some frozen treats or a patio drink in these outfits that are sure to keep you cool in the summer heat.

Brown “Desert London” loafers by Clarks, available at Dryer’s Shoes ($120)

Khakis by Unbranded Raw Denim, available at Muse Clothing ($88)

Maxi dress by Tu Tu Tu, available at Girl Boutique ($86) Black sandals by Born Daphne, available at Dryer’s Shoes ($145)

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The Yeti Difference

How a new T-shirt shop is using a mythical creature to drive up sales.

So why a yeti? We asked Lyle about that and his broader plan for success the day after his busy grand opening.

TELL US ABOUT THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS. We’ve all got an interest in art and a T-shirt is pretty much a completely blank canvas that can go in 100 different directions.

One day you can do stuff that is very professional and serves a business purpose, and the next day, you can do something that’s a completely ridiculous gag gift.

We had one guy in the other day who needed his brother’s head on a dog’s body, and he needed this on a shirt. It keeps things interesting and makes things a lot of fun.

AND THE YETI? It’s not every day a Columbia Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting photo includes a yeti. The wooly creature politely posed at the June 5 grand opening for a new custom T-shirt shop, Fast Yeti Tees, located at the Broadway Shops.

Reid Lyle, a Memphis, Tenn., native who earned a strategic communications degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 2005, opened the shop on April 8. Staff includes two graphic designers, Jordan Roudenis and Ryan Montgomery.

How that came about, we definitely wanted to do something that was light and fun. We also wanted to do something that, just from a marketing standpoint, would stand out a little bit, especially as a new business, so we needed something that would get attention. We have people walk in all the time who are just wondering what the hell we’re all about.

I remember even the guy who was putting up our sign; he looked at me and said, “What’s a fast yeti?” So that’s great. It makes people curious and, we hope, makes people discover us.

DO YOU WORRY THAT IT’S A LITTLE TOO ‘OUT THERE’? THAT PEOPLE SEE IT AND DON’T HAVE A CLUE AND DON’T FOLLOW UP? Yeah, that is definitely a concern, and we have tried to strike

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a balance. When you come into our shop, it’s not in-your-face yeti stuff. It’s a really warm and inviting atmosphere.

So, hopefully, it will spread through word of mouth that we’re not a zoo that keeps mythical creatures in here.

ASIDE FROM THE YETI CHARACTER, WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR COMPETITION? We do good work. We do quick work.

One thing we do pride ourselves on here is we can do single shirts in 15 minutes, where a lot of folks have minimum orders of 12. We also employ professional graphic designers, and they all have professional experience. And, of course, we do larger-run stuff, too.

In addition to that, we also have a Web element to all of this, so folks can submit art with us, and we pay them commissions if they sell.

And, this is in development right now, but we want to establish a local business section on our website where we put business designs online, so, say, you are a student who goes to school here and there’s some restaurant you really like — [we could put the business design on] anything we can physically print, so T-shirts, hats, polos, any apparel like that [and sell it on our website]. The business would get a commission.

IF A CUSTOMER DOESN’T ALREADY HAVE A DESIGN, WILL YOU HELP CREATE ONE? Yes, we’ll help you from start to finish, and that’s included in the price.

SO SHOULD PEOPLE LOOK FOR THE YETI OUT AND ABOUT TOWN? [laughs] Yeah, the yeti does wander around sometimes. If you do see him and you happen to grab a picture of him, you can bring it in and show us on your phone for 15 percent off.

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5 Foods For Fantastic Skin Chow down to keep your complexion clear.

WATER Drink up, because water is one of the best ways to maintain healthy skin (and better health overall), Chapman says.

“Water is needed for proper function of all body systems, so maintaining adequate hydration not only helps your skin look better, it helps the kidneys and liver flush out waste, making you feel better from the inside out,” she says.

“And when you feel better, you look better.”

To obtain optimum results, Chapman recommends eight, 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Easy, right?

CHOCOLATE

We all strive for better skin, fewer wrinkles and softer cheeks.

We try magical moisturizers and clarifying face scrubs, but what if the key to a clear complexion is, in fact, much simpler than applying a dollop of some special cream?

Mandy Chapman, an aesthetician at Concannon Plastic Surgery, and Kathy Concannon, director of operations at Concannon Plastic Surgery, agree that eating healthy is an effective complement to topical skin-care products. Here are five foods they say you can incorporate into your diet to help you achieve fantastic skin.

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Believe it or not, this sweet treat actually helps combat wrinkling.

“Everybody likes chocolate, and it really does help with wrinkles,” Chapman says. “It has flavanols, a potent antioxidant.”

Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are damaged cells that can lead to disease. According to Chapman, eating a square or two of dark chocolate (containing at least 70 percent cocoa) per day is a great way to introduce more antioxidants into your diet and improve your skin.

Chapman says you can also heat up dark chocolate and apply it topically.

The caffeine it contains will pull out any excess moisture and help improve the appearance of cellulite (at least for a few hours). Many expensive cellulite creams work the same way, by dehydrating the subcutaneous fat cells with caffeine.

GREEK YOGURT Adequate protein intake is a vital component of healthy skin. Proper nutrition helps not only the skin, but

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also hair and nails to look and feel healthy and radiant. Greek yogurt will supply some of the protein you need.

“You’ll want to eat about a serving a day,” Chapman says.

Chapman stresses the importance of choosing Greek yogurt over regular yogurt.

“It has double the protein in it, compared to conventional yogurt, often with fewer additives,” she says. Choose your yogurt wisely on your next trip to the grocery store.

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CARROTS Who knew that carrots help with more than just your eyeglasses prescription?

“Everyone knows that carrots are really good for your eyes,” Concannon says. “But they’re also really good for your skin, and for blemishes.”

Carrots contain beta carotene, which is a form of vitamin A, an important ingredient for healthy skin. Sprinkle shredded carrots on your dinner salad or snack on baby carrots dipped in hummus to reap this veggie’s benefits.

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POMEGRANATES These tasty fruits can improve skin in more ways than one. “You apply them topically, and they moisturize,” Chapman says. “You ingest them, and they have the polyphenol antioxidant in them.

They help fight free radicals.”

Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice or eating one pomegranate a day will do the job, Chapman says.

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Color Your World A hair color change can transform your look and outlook.

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change in hair color is a quick way to get a new look.

“Natural color gets too drab and too flat, and if you put a new color in there, that brightens up your hair, which brightens up your face,” says Nancy Wilson, a hairstylist with Regis Salons.

Of course, not every change in hair color is a good one. Horror stories abound, from reds that end up orange to highlights that look like stripes.

To avoid hair color disasters, Wilson recommends letting the pros handle the job.

“Naturally, as a hairdresser, we think it’s never a good idea to put chemicals on your hair at home,” she says.

One reason is it can be easy to choose the wrong tone.

“If you don’t know how to match the skin color and the tones, if you use a gold when you should be using a cool color, it throws the balance off of everything,” Wilson says.

Professional stylists know how to match skin color and tone, and they also know when the requested change is going to end up looking severe. That’s why it’s important for salon clients to come in willing to listen to recommendations.

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That doesn’t mean clients shouldn’t come in with a good idea of what they want, though, she adds.

“We love it when people bring us pictures,” Wilson says.

“In fact, most of the time, when people come in [without a picture], we get a book and we say to them: ‘Look through this book, and tell me what you want, and then I will tell you whether that can be done or not.’ ” The idea is to collaborate, so that the stylist has room to offer her professional opinion without having to read minds. A thorough consultation, Wilson says, is the “whole secret” to getting the right look.

“It’s just a matter of spending time and talking about it, so the stylist can figure out exactly what the person wants,” she says.

Two Hot Trends -In Hair ColorOmbré

“Ombrés are really hot right now,” Wilson says. This color style features darker, more natural color at the roots that gradually lightens toward the ends.

Multiple Highlights “The old-time highlights are completely gone,” Wilson says.

“Rather than just dark hair and blonde hair, we’ll do one blonde, one medium, one darker and sometimes even a red one in there so that it looks totally natural.”

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2014 Spa Outlook Expect to see the following spa trends this year.

Each year, The Spa Association — a trade association that maintains resources and benefits for member spas and industry vendors — publishes an annual trend report of the global spa and wellness industry. These trends provide insight into the hospitality, wellness, spa beauty and travel firm industries, and offer consumers an idea of the amenities available to them over the course of that year.

Here are a few of the trends expected to dominate the spa industry in 2014.

Green Branding & Consumerism Going green is nothing new, but many more spas are advertising their sustainability to customers. Consumers are more conscious of where and how a product’s ingredients are harvested, making the process as important as the product’s effects. Supporting sustainability is a new brand label that encourages peer-on-peer pressure among spa customers.

Consumers are expected to travel more in 2014, especially in search of experiences that highlight harvesting, cooking, raw dining and mastery of one’s own palate.

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eating and exercise habits, spa amenities are expected to keep pace. Expect wider use by consumers of online fitness classes and applications to book spa appointments. Spas are taking advantage of data tracking for the purposes of spa treatment personalization for clients.

Farm-To-Spa Consumers are expected to travel more in 2014, especially in search of experiences that highlight harvesting, cooking, raw dining and mastery of one’s own palate.

As a result, the farm-to-table trend currently dominating the food industry is beginning to permeate the spa industry with spa treatments made from the same gardens that provide food options. This “farm to spa” care includes options such as cold-pressed oils, natural enzymatic therapy sessions, salt and herb scrubs, baths and soaks, and sun-drenched distilleries for the purest water options.

Embracing Wellness More than ever, mindfulness is the driving factor behind the wellness industry.

Consumers are trying to embrace wellness and tackle chronic problems through personalized fitness programs, natural spa solutions and a holistic lifestyle.

Consumers want to stay healthy with an easy balance between work and life.

Group and family exercise is increasing in popularity. More corporations are embracing companywide wellness plans as well, offering gym vouchers, prefabricated medical plans and more in the hopes of increasing overall employee well-being.

A Matter Of Time Time is more important than ever to spa-goers today — with consumers seeking either the fully immersive spa experience or the extremely efficient spa experience. Some consumers want to take their time and immerse themselves in a spa day or travel to a spa for a full, multiday cultural excursion. Others want the option of a quick spa visit for an efficient manicure, pedicure, blowout or makeup enhancement.

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The ABCs Of SPF Protect your skin with the proper sunscreen.

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s summer stretches on and you spend more time by the pool, it is important to protect yourself against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. There are two types of rays that the sun emits: UVA rays and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and are responsible for wrinkles, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

UVB rays are a bit stronger than UVA rays, and mainly affect the outer layers of the skin causing sunburn.

There are plenty of sunscreens on the market to help protect your skin. Some sunscreens provide better protection than others do. The first step in choosing the right sunscreen is learning to understand the label. The selection of sunscreens can be a bit overwhelming at times. The product comes in a variety of forms, sporting labels with terms to learn such as SPF and broad spectrum.

So which sunscreen is the best? That really depends on personal preference, but there are three key items to look for to ensure you are receiving the best possible protection.

Kimberly Cayce, dermatologist at DeSpain Cayce Dermatology Center and Medical Spa, recommends choosing a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. SPF refers to the amount of sun protection the lotion will provide.

“An SPF of 30 blocks around 94 percent of the sun’s rays,” Cayce says. “A broad-spectrum sunscreen covers both UVA rays and UVB rays, giving you more protection.”

Remember that one application is not enough; you must reapply sunscreen every two hours and even more generously when swimming or sweating. The American Academy of Dermatology also offers suggestions on which form of sunscreen to use based on the area of application. Creams are best for dry skin and the face, gels are good for hairy areas and sticks are good to use around the eyes.

Don’t wait too long to apply sunscreen. “We typically say to allow 15 minutes before going out into the sun after applying sunscreen,” Cayce says. That is enough time for the ingredients to bind fully to the skin. If you wait to apply sunscreen until your skin is a bit pink, you may be too late. Sunburn may take up to 24 hours to appear.

Another common mistake that people make with sunscreen is the amount they apply. According to the AAD, most people apply only a quarter to two-thirds enough sunscreen to get to the SPF indicated on the label. Applying a significant amount of lotion is as simple as pulling out a shot glass. Yes, it takes only about one ounce of lotion to cover your entire body.

Sunscreen is not the only way to protect your skin while in the sun. “There are other ways to be

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sun safe,” Cayce says. “Wearing protective clothing and going out earlier or later in the day can also help.”

Following these guidelines could protect you from painful sunburns today, and unsightly wrinkles and life-threatening skin cancer tomorrow.

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the second anniversary of the Joplin tornado. The station also won Best Spot News for coverage of Ryan Ferguson’s release from prison and Best Local Website for www.komu.com.

Inside Track Find out who’s making news in Columbia.

Bill Turpin has been named president and CEO of the Missouri Innovation Center. Turpin returns to his native Missouri from California’s Silicon Valley, where he spent 24 years and founded six startup companies, developing technology for Windows applications, Web page generation, JavaScript, email blogging, virtual gaming and mobile applications for cloud services. Turpin graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1978. He also has an MBA from the University of Texas.

“We expect Bill to intensify MIC’s services and business mentoring for software entrepreneurs, bringing that support into balance with the strong program in place for life science ventures,” MIC Board Chairman David Keller said in announcing the hire.

Turpin replaces Jake Halliday, who announced his retirement plans last year.

Bob Schwartz, chief of staff and custodian of records for the University of Missouri system, will take over as interim dean of the MU College of Engineering effective Sept. 1. Schwartz replaces James Thompson, who announced in June he is stepping down after nearly 20 years as dean. Before joining the UM system in 2012, Schwartz served as interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. A national search for Thompson’s replacement will begin in the fall.

University of Missouri head basketball coach Kim Anderson named Matt Herring the team’s new strength and conditioning coach in June. Herring most recently worked as strength and conditioning coach for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. The hire is Anderson’s fourth for his five-person staff.

Executive Director Peggy Kirkpatrick has announced her retirement from The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, effective Dec. 31. Kirkpatrick plans to enter full-time Christian ministry.

Nicholas Orscheln has been named business services officer for Landmark Bank. In his new role, he will be responsible for merchant services processing, Internet banking, payroll

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cards, CD statements, remote deposit and lock box remittance.

Carolyn Preul has joined Columbia College as associate director of alumni relations. Preul will assist the college’s senior director of alumni relations with planning, organization and implementation of strategic and departmental goals.

The University of Missouri Business Development Program has named Tricia Oswald fiscal manager. Oswald has extensive experience in the University of Missouri hospital and finance systems, and with Boone Hospital Center. left: rosie newberry right: jim riek

KOMU-TV 8 News received four first-place awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association in June.

Meteorologist Rosie Newberry earned honors for Best Weathercast among all small-market television stations in the state. News anchor Jim Riek collected an award for Best Documentary/Public Affairs reporting for his coverage of

The Missouri Symphony Society kicked off its Hot Summer Nights Festival in June by naming the Missouri Theatre’s auditorium in honor of Missouri Symphony Orchestra founders Hugo and Lucy Vianello. Hugo Vianello was the symphony’s first conductor and holds the title of conductor laureate. Lucy Vianello is a co-founder of the Women’s Symphony League. The society also named the Missouri Theatre stage in honor of the symphony’s current music director and conductor, Kirk Trevor.

Associate professor John Fennell, Meredith Chair in Service Journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, received the RR Donnelley Lifetime Achievement Award from the City and Regional Magazine Association at the organization’s annual conference in Washington, D.C. The award is the association’s top honor.

McGill University bestowed an honorary Doctor of Science degree on Randall Prather, Curators Professor of Reproductive Physiology at the University of Missouri, during spring ceremonies in Montreal, Canada.

Ahoo Tabatabai, assistant professor of sociology at Columbia College, has won the 2014 Columbia College Trustees Award for Teaching Excellence.

The annual award honors a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated consistent excellence in the classroom.

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Boone County National Bank recently promoted three employees as BCNB branch managers. Christine Orey

is the new manager of the Rockbridge and Woodrail banks. Mary Pratt is now manager of the West Broadway Bank. Stacy Sumpter was promoted to manager of the Columbia Mall Bank.

Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton announced seven promotions in the Columbia Police Department: Jill Schlude to deputy chief; Lt. John Gordon to assistant chief of the operations bureau (patrol); Sgt. Jeremiah Hunter to assistant chief of the operations support bureau; Sgt. Jason Jones to lieutenant of third shift patrol; Officer Bob Dochler to sergeant as the executive assistant to the chief of police; Officer Chris Boyle to sergeant in operations bureau (patrol); and Detective Michael Youtsey to sergeant.

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City Channel employees Liz Fornango and Dustin Hawkins received bronze Telly awards from the Silver Telly Council.

Fornango won for her story, “Artist in Residence: Beth Nybeck at Battle High School.” Hawkins’ winning entry, “Percent for Art: Tidal Murmur by Beth Nybeck,” chronicled Nybeck’s sculpture installation in the Short Street parking garage.

Andrea Howerton has been promoted to assistant vice president and relationship manager at Central Trust & Investment Co. Howerton currently serves as relationship manager to trust and investment management clients in the Jefferson City market.

University of Missouri researchers John Gahl, the C.W. LaPierre Professor and director of the nuclear engineering program, and Jae Kwon, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, have been awarded a $100,000 National Academy of Sciences Keck Futures Initiative grant for their work with nuclear battery chips.

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(continued from page 57) at MU Libraries, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Bill Fretwell attended the Edward Jones Financial Advisor Leaders Conference in May. Only 1,003 of the firm’s nearly 12,000 financial advisers in North America qualified to attend the conference in St. Louis, which recognizes leaders in the financial-services firm.

The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch has recognized Boone County Public Safety Joint Communications as an Emergency Fire Dispatch Center of Excellence. Only 25 other dispatch centers worldwide have achieved IAED fire accreditation.

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine showcased its new 3T magnetic resonance imaging machine in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 29. According to Dean Neil Olson, the addition of the new MRI to the college’s existing imaging capabilities — which include positron emission tomography, computed tomography and superior digital radiography — positions MU as one of only a few veterinary schools in the country with such advanced technology available.

CoMo Medical has won a 2014 Arch Grant, a nonequity $50,000 award for startups. The medical device and pharmaceutical company, created by Clint Matthews and Kyle Rood, grew out of the University of Missouri Biodesign and Innovation Program. Conditions of the award require the company to establish operations in downtown St. Louis for the duration of the program.

Columbia-based StorageMart collected 4,800 pairs of shoes to donate to the Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association. The spring shoe drive commemorated Foster-Care Awareness Month in May. The American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter recently received a 2014 State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant. The $20,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Co. will support the chapter’s disaster services.

Share news about your business with the readers of Inside Columbia. Contact the business editor at kathy@insidecolumbia.net or fax your press releases to 573-442-1431.

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robinson’s ramblings l by john robinson

America’s Youngest Diplomats Two Columbia boys discover a world of connections when they visit Russia.

WILL AND BEN HUGHES

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We had an amazing trip to the Winter Olympics in Sochi!” Liz Hughes gushed. “Ben wished big and the trip was everything we wanted and more!”

There’s more to this travel story — much more.

While the world scene played out its politics and intrigue, and more than one nation used the Winter Olympics to score ideological points, this is the story of one family’s trip of a lifetime.

A dozen or so years ago, Liz, a Mizzou grad who hails from the Land of Elvis, married local Mizzou alum Scott Hughes.

After a splendid wedding reception at Memphis’ Peabody Hotel, they headed west, spending a few years in successful careers in California. They kept their careers, but returned to Missouri to raise a family.

Their sons, 10-year-old Ben and 7-year-old Will, are typical all-American kids. They love to visit their grandparents on the outskirts of Columbia, when they aren’t playing baseball or basketball or participating in a hundred other activities that keep the family hopping, just like millions of other families.

One thing sets this family apart. At age 6, Ben was diagnosed with leukemia. Four years later, Ben has turned the tide against this disease, and through the entire ordeal, this brave kid was a constant study in strength and inspiration. Today, Ben is cancer-free and will be considered cured in 2015.

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BEN HUGHES AND SHAUN WHITE

DREAM TRIP Thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation, Ben took his family to the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Along the way, Ben and Will Hughes probably did more for world peace and understanding than they realize.

Their stories are pint-sized G-rated glimpses of Greek tragedy and comedy, a bit of the “thrill of victory and the agony of defeat,” delivered with some good luck and timing. Ride along with the Hughes family on this adventure.

After a long flight, the Hughes’ nineday Russian experience began in style, at the Moscow Ritz Carlton with a view of Red Square. Although the Ritz hotel corporation is a strong supporter of Make A Wish, they had never hosted a Make A Wish family at the Moscow hotel.

The folks in Moscow rolled out the red carpet, so to speak. For two days, the Hughes family absorbed Muscovite hospitality and culture. They ate in traditional Russian style, and toured Red Square, the Kremlin and the Space Museum. Young Will quickly adapted to Ritz-style pampering.

“We had a wonderful time,” Scott says.

Of course, Dad was quick to credit the family’s two most important travel aides.

First was their interpreter, Maria.

Just as helpful was their travel guide,

a lady named Ilja, a perfectionist with details, performing advance work such as making contact with Make A Wish hospitals, just in case.

In Moscow, the Hughes family joined two other Make A Wish families from the United States, and along with the guides and interpreters, the families flew on a regional Russian airline to Sochi, which is 15 miles from the Olympic Village. They stayed in a Sochi hotel — their room was smaller than their Ritz digs, but comfortable. The entourage traveled to Olympic venues in three cars.

“The first event we saw was ice skating,” Scott says. “Vladimir Putin was in the audience,” he recalls, along with hundreds of other world leaders and dignitaries. At the time, Scott and Liz had no way of knowing that both their sons would experience a “brush with greatness.”

“We attended five Olympic events,” Liz says. “We were able to see the snowboarding halfpipe, speed skating, figure skating and two hockey games.

Each day was incredible and we loved the energy, enthusiasm and international vibe. It was so fun to be around people from all over the world cheering their athletes on, waving their flags and having fun.”

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HIGH FIVE

During the snowboarding halfpipe event — Ben’s favorite — Ben met his hero. “He was very insistent on arriving early so he could get his spot to watch,” Liz recalls. “We traveled about two hours to get to the mountains and Ben found a spot right away with a great view of the halfpipe.

Since we were there so early we had time to interact with people ahead of time.” Liz says. “We met an awesome couple from Houston who ended up hanging out with us all day, blocked others from getting in Ben’s space.”

At a critical moment, the Houston couple “took the most amazing pictures when I was so overwhelmed by what was happening.”

Most parents know from experience that when a 10-year-old kid declares he won’t budge from his spot, he may falter after a while.

Not Ben. He stood in the same spot on a sheet of ice for 10 hours waiting for a glimpse of his hero. His family brought him food, and he took a total of one bathroom break.

Ben’s brush with his hero began when a reporter was just doing his job. Washington Post writer Mike Wise struck up a conversation with Ben, asking him the usual stuff: “Who do you know? Why are you here?”

After hearing why Ben and the other Make A Wish kids were there, Wise was determined to figure out a way to get American Olympic snowboard icon Shaun White to say hello to Ben. The reporter mentioned Ben to a snowboarding official, who passed the word to White.

“It happened so fast,” Scott says.

When White took his turn on the halfpipe, he completed his run; at the end, as he was talking to the media, Shaun hopped the fence to high-five Ben and hug him.

“We were stunned,” Scott says, “and couldn’t get to our cameras fast enough. But thanks to our friends from Houston, we have pictures.”

“And then the press swarmed us,” Liz adds, “asking us questions: ‘Why did Shaun White come over?’ ‘How do you know him?’ ” The encounter was videotaped by NBC Sports, whose camera crew had set up right behind Ben. That led to a guest spot for Ben and family on the “Today” show (at 6 p.m. Sochi time). “It gave us the opportunity to highlight Make A Wish and cancer survivors,” Liz says. “We are so grateful …”

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Ben became a mini celeb — featured in “NBC Nightly News” and other newscasts and print articles.

“You know, the 15 minutes of fame thing,” Liz says with a laugh.

“Read the story in the Washington Post by Mike Wise,” Liz urges. “It tells his perspective.”

On the family’s last night in Sochi, one of Shaun White’s Olympic snowboards showed up at Ben’s room, autographed.

So Ben had an amazing trip, and met his hero. But what about little brother Will?

BANDAGE CHIC

Will’s great adventure began when he cut his finger at a hospitality event.

The cut needed medical attention, first supplied by aides to the King and Queen of Norway, who left the royal couple to attend to the boy. When the Russian paramedic arrived — a burly, Bunyanesque type with a booming voice — he quickly befriended the wounded boy, providing expert care — and a lasting memory for Will.

On the plane trip back to Moscow, Will’s hand still was heavily bandaged, noticed by the planeload of international faces, with more than its share of paparazzi and glitterati.

“You’re the kid who hurt his finger!” they all exclaimed.

Will beamed proudly. Now he knew he had his own story to tell his schoolmates.

Indeed, their school celebrated the boys’ return with an Olympic party.

Mom is still a bit overwhelmed.

“We are so grateful to this amazing network of support: the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Friends of Kids with Cancer, Camp Rainbow and the staff at Mercy Hospital’s Cardinals Kids Cancer Center. That facility and the doctors and nurses believe in kids being kids …” She paused. “Friends and family were our lifeline. We’re forever grateful and will continue to pay it forward.”

Ben and Will’s Olympic adventure was a down payment, diplomacy from a child’s perspective: All world peace is local.

See more stories at www.wish.org and www.caringbridge.org.

q Read more of Robinson’s rants at www.johndrakerobinson.com/blog.

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fitness l bY JOHN SCARPINATO

Keep Your Workout Working Learn the habits that will maximize your fitness regimen.

There’s a wonderful sense of satisfaction that comes after a great workout. But the habits you acquire and the foods you eat afterward can seriously jeopardize the benefits of your butt-kicking routine. Amanda Barnes, certified personal trainer and wellness coach at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center, provides some helpful tips on maintaining your hard-earned gains.

Don’t overestimate the work you’ve done.

Be sure that your post-workout routine matches the intensity of the work you performed. Most people, Barnes says, overcompensate for the work that they have done without even realizing it.

“If someone is on the elliptical for 30 minutes, that doesn’t warrant having a 300- to 400- calorie protein shake.”

Barnes say. “Any activity not in excess of 60 minutes requires less re-fueling.

The most important thing to remember is that sports drinks and protein shakes aren’t always the best drinks to consume due to their high sugar and protein content.

Watch out for disguised sugar.

The key to most post-workout plans is to keep in mind your purpose for working out. If you are exercising because you want to lose weight, then you want to avoid high-sugar products, including fruit smoothies.

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still a sugar.” Barnes says. “Fruit smoothies are a wonderful way to get fruits and vegetables into your diet, but you want to be aware of your portions.

As a post-workout drink, you wouldn’t need a large amount of it, so definitely watch your intake.”

Don’t forget to cool down and stretch.

A good cool-down technique is to use about 50 percent of the effort you were exerting during the peak of your workout for 3 to 5 minutes.

According to Barnes, stretching is even more important post-workout than pre-workout.

“You’re going to want to do nice static stretches, meaning you don’t move,” she says. “Ideally you want to hold it for 10 to 12 to 15 seconds at the most. Make sure that you stretch out the muscles that worked during your exercises.”

Remember good hygiene.

If you are using a workout mat, make sure to clean it. Rolling it up sweaty will increase bacteria growth, which could easily infect you the next time you lay on it. In addition, avoid touching your face and eyes while in the gym to keep nasty bacteria from attacking. Taking a shower or changing into dry clothes immediately after you exercise will also keep the

bacteria away. Remaining in wet workout clothes increases your chances of getting ill, which could affect your progress by keeping you out of the gym.

Refuel your tank.

Eating after your workout is just as necessary as before your workout. Barnes recommends eating half of a protein shake, banana or protein bar before your workout, then saving the other half for after your workout.

“As long as you are eating something with protein within about an hour of your workout,” Barnes says. “You should be good to go.”

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homes l BY SANDY SELBY

Don’t Bug Me! Keep mosquitos and ticks from crashing your outdoor occasion.

Mosquitos Mosquitos can transmit pathogens from an infected host to

the mosquito’s next victim, and that makes them more than just annoying; they are dangerous carriers of diseases such as West Nile Virus and canine heartworm. The best way to deter mosquitos, according to MU Extension, is to make your yard less attractive to them. That means eliminating any areas where water can stand and stagnate — ideal breeding areas for new generations of mosquitos. Extension recommends changing the water in birdbaths frequently, emptying wading pools and eliminating any other areas of standing water; keep rain gutters and downspouts flowing freely. It’s also important to trim the lawn and shrubs to eliminate cool, dark, damp areas where adult mosquitos like to hang out during the hottest part of the day.

Although citronella candles and lanterns can be effective in repelling mosquitos in closed areas such as covered porches and patios, they have not been proven as effective in open-air settings. Other devices, such as light-emitting “bug zappers” and CO2 traps do, in fact, kill mosquitos, but they also attract mosquitos and, in the end, may bring more mosquitos to your yard than they kill, or kill other, more desirable insects.

The food is fabulous, the conversation is sparkling, the weather is sublime. What could ruin this picture-perfect outdoor party?

Mosquitos and ticks are never invited, but often show up to feast at outdoor gatherings.

University of Missouri Extension has some tips for keeping those disease-carrying pests at bay.

How To Remove A Tick

Prompt removal of ticks is important because most disease transmission happens when the tick has been attached for at least 24 hours. Use tweezers or forceps to grasp the tick at the front of its body, as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Slowly pull the tick straight out from the body.

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Ticks Tick bites have been linked to serious diseases such as Rocky

Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. If you’re in an area where you could be exposed to ticks, MU Extension recommends thoroughly examining yourself for ticks when you remove your clothing for the day.

There’s little you can do about ticks in your yard, short of chemical control. Visit with your preferred pest control company to discuss options, or protect yourself and your pets with products designed to repel ticks.

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Smear petroleum jelly on the tick, douse it with lighter fluid, or hold a hot match to it. These techniques simply won’t work. An embedded tick cannot voluntarily release itself until it is fully fed.

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“We are considered the company of record in the Midwest for the installation of the Pebblestone Epoxy System,” said Fred Wolf. “I would say we have applied this popular system to literally thousands of residential and commercial jobs throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.”

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A Room For Manly Pursuits Outfit your man cave with these 8 must-haves.

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very man wants a man cave, a place where he can show off his manly interests and spend time with his manly friends doing manly things.

What separates a man cave from a family recreation room is the manly furnishings, says Cale Kliethermes, general manager of Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling.

“Highlight your interests; show off your trophies,” he says.

If you really want to show off, here are eight man cave must-haves.

PUB GAMES “The pool table is the centerpiece of the man cave, usually,” says Fred Schmidt, owner of Schmidt Billiards & Game Rooms. Other game ideas include a dart board (electronic or bristle), pingpong table (save space and money with a conversion top for the pool table), foosball table, shuffleboard and poker table. “These are games that encourage social interaction,” Schmidt says. “You’re going to invite your buddies down, have a drink and swap stories.”

BEER TAP Speaking of having a drink — complete the pub experience with a beer tap. Find a good selection of used taps for $30 or less at Schmidt’s store.

PHENOMENAL VIDEO Men will want to spend some time considering their options here. “You may want to have multiple screens for watching all the games or one huge, bigger-than-life picture for total immersion into a game or movie,” says Anne Moore, owner of D&M Sound.

“Consumer LED HDTVs are available up to 90 inches diagonal, and even the latest 4K resolution HDTVs are sized up to 80 inches. To go even larger, consider a separate screen and projection system.”

IN-THE-ACTION AUDIO Of course, killer video requires killer audio.

“The most realistic sound for movies and sports comes from a surround-sound receiver and five speakers (or seven or

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even nine), plus at least one subwoofer,” Moore says. “The speakers can be builtin the wall, mounted on the wall or be bookshelf or floor-standing. If you want no-hassle plug and play, sound bars have improved greatly, though they can’t offer you the thrill of true theater sound.”

HIDDEN DOOR Whether it looks like a bookcase or a plain wall panel, a hidden door is sure to impress. Kliethermes suggests having the door open to a wine cellar or walk-in cooler, or making the door the entrance to the man cave.

PRIVATE RESTROOM WITH URINAL Because who wants to traipse through the house to use the “powder room”?

TAXIDERMY It is called a “cave,” after all. Trophies of a man’s kill belong here. “We’ve done stuff as small as squirrels to life-sized bears to African pieces,” says Curt Shahan, owner of Woodland Wonders Taxidermy.

“There’s always a few novelty items that a person does — a possum hanging with a beer can in his hand. You see all kinds of crazy things.”

HUMIDOR This, Kliethermes says, is “a must for the discerning male.” The kind of humidor will depend on budget. Desk humidors start at around $55, a cabinet will cost around $800, and a walk-in humidor for the serious cigar aficionado will require about a $10,000 investment.

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homes l bY NICOLE ENO

Staged To Sell Clear spaces and simple arrangements ramp up your home’s appeal.

Selling your home comes with many stressors, and creating a marketable and attractive space is right at the top of the stress list. These practical tips from a local real estate pro will help you prep your property and make potential buyers feel at home.

Keep It Clean

This may seem obvious, but there are plenty of little things that homeowners often overlook.

Wipe down all tables, floors, windows and baseboards; carpets should be free of stains.

Trim grass and shrubs, clear and sweep walkways, driveways and porches. The exterior of your house is your first chance to draw in potential buyers, so it’s important that they like what they see.

“You want your house to sparkle; you want it to catch their eye,” says Becky Sterling, president of the Columbia Board of Realtors.

Clear Away The Clutter

Maximize the square footage in your home by keeping each room as clear and open as possible. One of the most common causes of clutter is excess furniture; so don’t be afraid to get rid of an extra chair or table that’s taking up too much room.

“You want to create space,” Sterling says. “When you write a marketing piece, you want there to be enough white space so that it’s easy to read.” Simply put: The less stuff in each room, the larger your house will look and feel.

Get Organized

Some spaces, such as closets and countertops, are designed to store things, but homeowners should make sure there’s a method to the madness. Keep these spaces orderly and get rid of any excess items. While it’s not necessary to hide all personal belongings, try to limit the number of photos, books and other loose items around the home.

“People should be able to picture their own things in the house,” Sterling says.

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“The key to selling is a great first impression...”

Spend Smart

Although prepping your home may seem daunting, the process doesn’t have to drain your wallet. One of the easiest ways to freshen up a room or tone down a crazy color scheme is a brand-new coat of paint. A neutral palette is helpful because it gives buyers a chance to envision their own personal touches and see themselves living in the space. Outdated fixtures and Formica countertops aren’t immediate concerns, and financial allowances can be arranged with buyers who are willing to make updates in the house.

The key to selling is a great first impression, so make sure interested parties are sold from day one. “I ask my sellers to pretend like we’re driving up and tell me what they like about the house,” Sterling says.

“Those are the features that you want to play up.”

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5 Ways To Beat Summer Boredom Keep the kids happy and entertained during their break.

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ll winter long (and there’s no doubt it was long), it seemed like CoMo’s hot summer days might never return. Now that school’s out and we’re soaking up the sun’s rays once again, it’s time to capitalize on Mother Nature’s temporary mercy. Summer schedules, while open-ended and exciting, often become monotonous in just a few short weeks. Here are some activities to keep the kids busy and out of that dreaded rut, rain or shine.

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Go for an afternoon at the ARC. Kids tend to go stir crazy if they spend too much time at home. Reading books and watching movies can be great for lazy days, but Columbia’s Activity & Recreation Center is perfect for an afternoon out of the house. Drop your kids off at the ARC’s Kid Zone for up to two hours, and check out the rest of the facilities in the meantime. The Water Zone boasts a 12,988-square-foot aquatic area, and offers swimming lessons, a lazy river and a triple-loop water slide.

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There are many ways to get creative with a scavenger hunt, but the most important part is that it keeps the kids busy and entertained. Create a list of items around the house for your kids to find, or hide just one special item and set

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up a list of clues. Include both everyday items and more obscure ones, just to keep it interesting. Split the kids into teams and hand out treats when the hunt is finished.

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Take a walk in the park. Another way to get your kids some great exercise (or just out of the house) is to take them on a walk through one of Columbia’s parks or trails. Stephens Lake Park is a perfect spot for a family picnic, and there’s plenty of room for Frisbees and balls of any variety. There are short and long trails, ranging from less than 1 mile to nearly 10 miles.

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Make lemonade, popsicles or other cold treats. Here’s the deal: Summer will inevitably have some days filled with sweltering heat, thick humidity or pouring rain. Even when you’ve read

all of the books and watched all of the DVDs, there are still plenty of great indoor activities. To counteract the heat, make cold beverages and refreshments for the whole family. Follow a familiar recipe, or make up one of your own. Let the kids help and watch them enjoy their own concoctions.

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Rock out with a family karaoke session. Almost everyone enjoys music, and years of lessons and prodigious talent aren’t required to join in on the fun. Simply find karaoke videos of your favorite songs online and sing along to your heart’s content. Make sure the lyrics are clear and reader-friendly so that nobody is left out. Not only is singing a blast, but it’s also great for a child’s mental development and tends to reduce stress.

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“When that summer sun starts to beatin’ down … drive until the map turns blue.”

— “Water” by Brad Paisley The best part of a hot Missouri summer is fun on the water, and Columbians don’t have to drive far to find some blue. Finger Lakes, Lake of the Ozarks, Mark Twain Lake, Truman Lake and Pomme de Terre Lake are all within about two hours of CoMo. All five of these lakes offer fishing, boating and swimming, but each one puts a little different spin on good times on the water.

Looking for a crowd and lots of action? Want to escape somewhere quiet? Whatever floats your boat, there’s a lake nearby to make those unforgettable summer memories.

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ust north of Columbia, Finger Lakes is a quiet place for a dip or a boat ride. No gasolinepowered motors are allowed on the water.

“It’s flat water; people can paddle, and it’s relaxing,” says Debbie Newby, Finger Lakes State Park superintendent.

Unlike other, much larger lakes in the area, nearly all of Finger Lakes is within a state park.

As the name implies, it is actually a string of small lakes, formed when the area was a mining site. Connected by a series of dams and canals, these lakes offer more than 1½ miles of water to explore.

“Getting back in the different coves and narrower places where the trees come over the lake — it’s pretty neat to get back in there and see that,” Newby says.

The state park rents canoes and kayaks at the park office from March 15 through Nov. 15, or visitors may bring their own. If renting, paddlers are not allowed to swim from the boat and must limit their swimming to the sand beach (signs in the park direct visitors to the beach and other amenities). Paddlers who bring their own boats do not face this restriction.

Fishing is also popular at Finger Lakes, both from a boat — the state park has a boat ramp that is free for all visitors to use — and from the bank.

“If you are fishing for fish that thrive in deep water, you will do well here,” Newby says, adding that crappie, bluegill and bass are abundant.

While visiting Finger Lakes for the water, be sure to check out the state park’s other amenities, including a campground with basic and electric sites, and challenging off-road vehicle trails.

Find Out More:

www.mostateparks.com/park/ finger-lakes-state-park

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A new national survey from the American Red Cross shows that although 80 percent of Americans say they can swim, only 56 percent of the self-described swimmers can perform all five of the basic steps that could save their life in the water.

These critical water safety skills, also known as “water competency,” are the ability to: 1. Step or jump into water over your head.

2. Return to the surface and float or tread water for one minute.

3. Turn around in a full circle and find an exit.

4. Swim 25 yards to the exit.

5. Exit from the water, without needing the ladder if in a pool.

“Parents and caregivers should take advantage of the summer months to enroll children in Red Cross swim lessons and download the free Red Cross Swim App to track their progress,” says David Griffith, executive director of the Red Cross’ Heart of Missouri chapter. “Parents and caregivers, in addition to learning how to swim, should also know critical water safety rules and know how to respond to a water emergency, so they can protect children and others.”

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Which Boat is best for you?

Ready to catch the wave of boat ownership?

See which boat is best for you with this quick guide from Butch Putnam, owner of Putnam Boat Sales, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s website, www.discoverboating.com.

Johnboats are flat-bottomed aluminum or fiberglass boats with bench seats and flat transoms (backs). “They’re handier to fish from than many boats,” Putnam says, adding most have aerated livewells for keeping caught fish alive. Powered by a small to moderate outboard motor and steered with a tiller (versus a wheel), johnboats offer easy maintenance and low cost.

Bass boats have low, sleek profiles and are built to fish with two or three anglers on board. The smaller, aluminum bass boats — those 16 to 18 feet with 25 to 150 horsepower — are very similar to johnboats. At the higher end, bass boats can exceed 18 feet in length and provide 150 to 200 horsepower. Livewells are mandatory, as is an electric trolling motor on the bow (front).

Pontoons are super versatile and super popular. “There are small fishing pontoons, but most we sell are for cruising, with lounge seating from front to end, all over the boat,” Putnam says. Little pontoons with electric trolling motors offer slow and lazy rides in either small lakes or quiet coves in big lakes; bigger pontoons with higher horsepower deliver enough speed for skiing and tubing.

Bowriders, or open-bow runabouts, are boats with extra seating in the bow (front).

“They are a little more fun to drive [than a pontoon], and for the size of the boat they are, they hold quite a few people,” Putnam says. These boats also offer convenient swim platforms at the stern (back).

Cruisers and yachts are ideal for people who want to spend all day — and all night — on the water. Cruisers range from 23 to 40 feet; yachts are 40 feet and longer.

Most have cabins that will sleep four to six people, along with a galley (kitchen) and head (toilet). “Instead of a house or a condo, people will stay on the boat, and the boats are very roomy, and they can go to a cove and cove out, and spend the night or the weekend,” Putnam says.

Nonstop Action

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o popular in mid-Missouri, it is known simply as the Lake, the Lake of the Ozarks is a vacation destination with an energized, let-the-fun-never-stop atmosphere.

“Most public lakes are mandated by some governing body, such as the Corps of Engineers,” says Tim Jacobsen, executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau. “Because the Lake of the Ozarks is privately owned by Ameren Missouri, it allows more development right on the water’s edge. So there are more than 200 restaurants on the Lake of the Ozarks, and … more than 60 are right on the water’s edge and easily accessible to boaters.”

Boating is a big deal at the Lake — and “big” is the operative word. While other lakes tout their peaceful waters, the Lake is proud to be the place where the big boats come out to play. There are nine public-access ramps scattered around the Lake, as well as numer-

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ous full-service commercial marinas. Several lodging facilities around the Lake offer private boat slips.

Throughout the summer, visitors find events happening on the Lake itself. Aquapalooza is the Lake’s largest family boating event and features live music and fun activities all day long. This summer, it takes place on July 19. Another big event on the water is the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the Midwest’s largest unsanctioned boat race.

Events this year begin on Saturday, Aug. 16, with a mini shootout and continue all week long with races on Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24.

Find Out More:

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ark Twain Lake — named for Missouri’s most famous author — is the largest provider of outdoor recreation in northeast Missouri.

“It’s a great place for family fun, whether camping, boating or fishing,” says Mary Anne Heitmeyer, a park ranger with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “There’s plenty of space. Even on busy holiday weekends, it’s still a comfortable place to be. And it’s very neighborly. People are courteous here.”

With 18,600 acres of water, Mark Twain Lake is more than twice the size of Pomme de Terre but about three times smaller than either Truman Lake or Lake of the Ozarks.

As is true at Corps of Engineers lakes Pomme de Terre and Truman, most of the shoreline at Mark Twain Lake is undeveloped.

There are numerous boat ramps around the lake, as well as two marinas. There are no boat size restrictions on the lake, and boats of all kinds get out on the water — including sailboats.

“We are popular with sailboaters because we are primarily an east-to-west-situated lake,” Heitmeyer says.

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he greatest attraction at Harry S. Truman Lake — adjacent to Lake of the Ozarks — is the fishing.

“People come here to fish, mostly crappie and bass, but also catfish,” says Erin Cordrey, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger.

“Truman Lake has been popular with tournament fishermen for many years. Bledsoe Ferry Park, located just downstream of Truman Dam, is one of the most popular bank fishing areas in Missouri.”

Even the boating on the lake named for America’s 33rd president is geared toward fishing, Cordrey says, “but we do get some sailboats, jet skis and ski boats. Overall, it’s a slower pace than Lake of the Ozarks.”

There are no motor restrictions on the lake.

Cordrey credits Truman’s pristine shoreline to the absence of private boat docks.

But even without those private docks, the

FAMILY FUN Mark Twain Lake

1 hour, 30 minutes northeast of Columbia The most popular fishing at Mark Twain Lake is for crappie and bass.

Swimmers at Mark Twain Lake find three beaches, one in Mark Twain Lake State Park and two at Corps sites. Tubing and skiing are also favorite activities on the lake.

A good place to start a visit is at the

lake is very accessible, with around 40 public boat ramps. There are more than 20 parks and access areas located around the lake and five full-service marinas. Swimmers can choose from six Corps sand beaches, which charge a fee, and Harry S Truman State Park, which has a free public beach plus a beach just for campers.

Truman Reservoir is the largest floodcontrol reservoir in Missouri. At normal pool, the reservoir has a surface area of about 55,600 acres, but this area can nearly quadruple to 200,000 during flood control.

Find Out More:

www.mostateparks.com/park/ harry-s-truman-state-park www.tinyurl.com/CorpsLakesTruman

M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center at the south end of Clarence Cannon Dam on Highway J.

Find Out More:

www.mostateparks.com/park/mark-twainstate-park www.tinyurl.com/CorpsLakesMarkTwain

hidden escape Pomme de Terre Lake 2 hours southwest of Columbia

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“hidden jewel in the Ozarks,” Pomme de Terre Lake offers 8,000 acres of crystal clear water, 113 miles of mostly undeveloped shoreline and a low visitation rate. The lake’s French name literally means “apple of the earth,” or potato. The Pomme de Terre River reportedly got its name from the potato bean plants that grew on its banks.

“Visitors can find solace and quiet while hiking, camping or canoeing,” says Brad Myers, operations project manager for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pomme de Terre Lake.

“Families enjoy the clean water and dramatically reduced boat traffic Pomme has when compared to other big lakes.”

Swimmers can choose from two state

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park beaches and two Corps beaches — or they can swim right next to their campsites. Pomme de Terre boasts more than 600 campsites in five Corps and two state park campgrounds.

Another unique draw of Pomme de Terre Lake is Muskie fishing. The lake has a reputation as the Muskie capital of the Midwest, and there are several guides who specialize in fishing for these large, hard-to-catch fish. To those who choose to fish on their own, Myers recommends putting in at Martin’s Flat, just southwest of Quarry Point Park. The lake also offers excellent fishing for crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, white bass and walleye.

Boaters at Pomme de Terre will find boat ramps all around the lake. Corps boat ramps have a daily launch fee of $3; state park boat ramps are free. There are also 660 private docks on the lake.

“With the winding lake and many coves, you can almost always find a quiet place to boat, even when it’s windy,” Myers says.

Find Out More:

www.mostateparks.com/park/ pomme-de-terre-state-park www.tinyurl.com/CorpsLakesPomme

Excellent Fishing Truman Lake

1 hour, 45 minutes southwest of Columbia

Learn How To Water Ski How To Hold The Handle: For two skis, use the knuckles-up grip; for one ski, use the baseball grip (with either hand up).

Proper Body Position For Starting: Begin in a “cannonball” position with the rope and handle between your skis. Practice on land before entering the water. Hold the handle, and have a partner pull on the rope slightly to help pull you up. This will give you the feeling of being pulled up by the boat. Make sure your knees are together at all times.

Proper Body Position While Skiing: Initially remain in the chair position, with arms straight, shoulders up and knees flexible. Once comfortable, bring your hips underneath your shoulders.

First Goal: Complete a deep-water start and maintain proper body position while skiing for three seconds. Begin in the proper starting position. When ready, signal the driver to begin accelerating. Let the boat slowly pull you up. Do not try to pull yourself out of the water by pulling in with your arms. When you feel the boat begin to pull you up, slowly rise to a sitting position using your legs. Once up, maintain the proper body position of arms straight, knees bent and flexible, and head up, looking toward the boat.

Second Goal: Maintain proper body position while skiing for 20 seconds. Place emphasis on the proper body position: head up, arms straight and knees bent, and put some downward pressure on the handle.

speed up

A thumbs-up indicates the skier wants the speed increased.

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A thumbs-down indicates the skier wants the speed decreased.

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This indicates the skier is OK with the set speed.

Suggested Towboat Speeds Speeds will vary depending on the skier’s experience and comfort level.

Skier’s Weight Boat Speed

Third Goal: Steering. Steer back and forth inside the wakes. Initiate each turn by putting more pressure on the inside edge of the ski opposite the direction you want to go. For example, to turn right, lean slightly to your right and away from the boat and apply more pressure on your left ski.

hand signals

proper position for starting

turn

When either the skier or the driver wants the boat turned, a circle motion with the arm over the head and one finger in the air is used.

It is followed by pointing in the direction of the turn.

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A pat on the head indicates the skier wants to return to the dock.

cut motor/ stop

A slashing motion with the hand across the neck indicates the boat needs to stop immediately. The skier, driver or an observer can use this signal.

i’m ok (after a fall) This important signal — both hands clasped over the head — indicates that a skier is OK. It should be used every time the skier falls.

Photos & information courtesy of USA Water Ski, www.usawaterski.org

The Thrill Of Personal Watercraft When it comes to exhilarating rides, it’s hard to beat a personal watercraft.

“They are fast, affordable and can cover a lot of water,” says Mark Vickey, owner of AAA Party Cove Boat & PWC Rental, and Captain Mike Fink’s Marina, both at the Lake of the Ozarks.

J.D. Stewart, owner of Adventure Boat Rentals in Lake Ozark, adds that personal watercraft’s small size and maneuverability make them fun to drive, especially, he says, when “renting them in pairs.”

The three most popular personal watercraft makers are Yamaha, which makes WaveRunners; Kawasaki, which makes Jet Skis; and Sea-Doo. The average fuel usage for a personal watercraft is between 2 and 4 gallons per hour, although it depends on the model as well as on how hard the watercraft is driven.

Operating them is easy.

“All you have is a start button, a stop button and a throttle, and some have a reverse,”

Vickey says. “We teach people to use them in about 10 minutes.”

The trickiest part, Stewart says, is driving them in tight spaces.

“The [personal watercraft] is always going forward; there is no neutral and no brakes,” he explains.

Because personal watercrafts are small, it’s easy for boaters to overlook them. Drivers must remain alert.

“You’ve got to watch 360 degrees,” Vickey says. “Out on the lake, there are no lanes, so boats are going every which way.”

Other tips Vickey offers include: Stay 100 feet away from everything (remember, no brakes).

Use idle speed when within 100 feet of an anchored watercraft, a swimmer or a dock.

If looking to rent a personal watercraft, be aware that while some places rent to 18-yearolds, others require renters to be at least 25 or even 30. Missouri law requires everyone born after Jan. 1, 1984, to pass a Missouri Boater Education class before operating any motorized vessel, including personal watercraft.

Proper Water Rescue

Never go near someone struggling to stay afloat because it’s easy for rescuers to become drowning victims themselves.

To help rescue someone, hold on to the dock or boat and extend a pole, stick, line or whatever is available to reach them. If they are too far to reach, throw something floatable to them.

Drowning Is A Silent Killer

Don’t Dampen The Fun:

Practice Water Safety

An estimated 60 percent of all drownings are witnessed because people do not recognize the four signs of a drowning victim: 1. Head back (bobs above/below the surface).

2. Mouth open.

3. No sound.

4. Arms outstretched moving simultaneously in an above-the-water, up-and-down stroke that resembles slapping at the water.

Drowning is very quiet, and the struggle lasts only 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

Alcohol: Know The Dangers

When underwater and under the influence of alcohol or drugs, swimmers can suffer from an inner ear condition (caloric labyrinthitis) that causes them to become disoriented and not know which way is up.

Boaters can develop “boater’s hypnosis,” in which sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion cause fatigue, impair judgment and slow reaction time. Alcohol or drugs intensifies the condition and can lead to deadly consequences.

Life Jacket Laws

Last year in Missouri, close to 90 percent of those killed in boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket. Missouri law requires boaters have a life jacket on board and accessible for each boat occupant.

Children under the age of 7 must wear a life jacket whenever on a boat unless in the cabin area of a houseboat or cruiser. All personal watercraft users are required to wear life jackets.

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Columbians

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get in touch with their inner

in anticipation of a special July 11 concert.

The Missouri Symphony Society will welcome Elvis tribute artist Kraig Parker to the stage during its Hot Summer Nights concert series. To get the city into the Elvis spirit, the Missouri Symphony Society called on six well-known locals to don their favorite Elvis looks, practice their lip curls and hip swivels, and say “thankyouverymuch” to the Columbia community for its ongoing support of the summer symphony program.

GO TO www.InsideColumbia.net between now and July 31 TO VOTE for your favorite “King of CoMo.”

PHOTOS BY CARL NEITZERT OF CREATIVE PHOTO COSTUMES PROVIDED BY GOTCHA!

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JOE

“ELVIS” BECHTOLD General Manager, Midway Truck Stop

Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

Peanut butter, Nutella and banana on white bread.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

“Hound Dog” Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

Aussie reef room. I would have the guys from “Tanked” build a room completely enclosed by seawater floor-to-ceiling tanks. Big enough for me to take a dip in, should the urge arrive.

True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

True! And I’ve been sore ever since.

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BOB

“ELVIS” BOHON

Music Educator/Actor Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches. What’s your go-to comfort food?

I really enjoy gourmet cuisine and love to cook, but I always have room for a footlong chili cheese dog with ketchup, mustard and onions.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

His ballads are my favorites — especially “Can’t Help Falling in Love” — whose major themes sound mysteriously similar to the classical song “Plaisir d’amour”

by Giovanni Martini.

Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

I’m a faux artist and have painted my basement to look like stone blocks.

It looks so real that many first-time guests are compelled to touch it to be sure it’s just paint. I also painted a replica of our family crest and have a ceremonial sword. This room is somewhat of a “castle” theme and seems to be most people’s favorite.

True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

Definitely true.

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“ELVIS” HULSHOF Co-host, KFRU’s “Morning Meeting with Simon & Renee”

Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches. What’s your go-to comfort food?

I love a snack of Lays plain potato chips and a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

I can’t choose one. I love several! My two favorites are “Jailhouse Rock” and “How Great Thou Art.” And it’s not Christmas without “Blue Christmas.”

Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

The theme would be sleep and relaxation. Soft lights, soft colors, soft surfaces, soft music, no media, no screens, no Internet … and a massage therapist on standby.

True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

No, but I did sneer … just like I do at Simon every day at work.

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FRED

“ELVIS” PARRY Publisher, Inside Columbia magazine

Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches. What’s your go-to comfort food?

Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and chocolate cream pie.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

I would create a room that no one in my house knew about! I would call it my Seinfeld-inspired “Serenity Now” room.

True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

False. I couldn’t even curl my lip like Elvis.

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Former Mayor of Columbia

“ELVIS” HINDMAN

Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

I like peanut butter and banana sandwiches a lot, but it is hard to beat Tiger Stripe ice cream.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

“Jail House Rock” Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

The Jungle Room True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

True. I am just sorry they only took still photos.

Keeping The King Alive Elvis tribute artist Kraig Parker visits CoMo on July 11.

BY HEATHER FINN PHOTO COURTESY OF KRAIG PARKER

It was an office party that first inspired Kraig Parker to don the rhinestone jumpsuit. Since then, he’s been touring the world as an Elvis tribute artist, winning competitions and even performing with artists who worked with the King himself.

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Elvis famously loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

I begrudgingly admit that I really like Chicken in a Biscuit crackers with squeeze cheese.

Do not tell anyone! I am a foodie, but that is my weakness.

What’s your favorite Elvis song?

“Fools Rush In” Elvis’ Graceland mansion has some interesting themed rooms. If money (and your family’s possible objections) were no object, what theme would you choose for a room in your home?

Western room. Filled with furniture made from cow hides, longhorns and brass. My wife would go along with some of this, but not all-out!

True or false? When I dressed up like Elvis for this photo shoot, I showed off my awesome hip swivel.

True! Look at the photo!

TRAVIS

“ELVIS” TUCKER

“Ten years ago, I hooked up with a guy named Charles Stone, who used to produce and direct Elvis Presley’s tours back in the ’70s,” Parker says. “He took over the show and we started getting some international bookings. He introduced me to members of Elvis’ band and security team … It’s been surreal.”

This summer, Parker will visit Columbia, along with his Royal Tribute Band, for “Elvis at the Symphony,” a concert in the Missouri Symphony Society’s Hot Summer Nights series.

“I also have a brass section for my normal act, but I won’t be using them in Columbia because I’ll have the [Missouri

Owner/Manager, Bleu Restaurant & Catering

Symphony] orchestra,” Parker says. “I’m turning four brass members into a complete, 60-piece orchestra. It’s a grander scale production.”

Newcomers to Parker’s performances will hear his rendition of his favorite Elvis tune, “Suspicious Minds,” and more. “You’ll get to experience a grand-scale tribute to the greatest music of all time,” Parker says. “It’s an exciting show, high-energy fun, and you’ll recognize all of the songs.

There’s never a dull moment.”

You can catch the show at the Missouri Theatre on July 11.

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FROM LEFT: Cathy Gunther, Karen Miller, David Brown, Lou Mazzocco, Ernest Hilderbrand, Jeannette Jackson-Thompson

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lmost every year for the past 50 years, a pack of bicycles, tricycles, scooters, wagons, dogs, friends, parents, neighbors and guests have congregated at Garth Avenue and East Parkway Drive on the Fourth of July. Everything is decorated in red, white and blue — streamers, crepe paper, ribbons and bows — and kids big and little wait with their legs tense on their pedals, ready to start the parade.

The afternoon procession pulses with conversation, laughter and music as everyone walks, skips, dances or rolls along East Parkway Drive, John A. Stewart Park to the left, houses to the right. As they reach the end of the street, the marchers turn and proceed down West Parkway Drive, back toward Garth Avenue.

Three quarters of the way down West Parkway, the parade crosses the bridge over a creek that runs through the middle of the park.

On the other side, they’re greeted by a spread of delicious food and drinks. Everyone chips in.

“David will cook like 80 bratwursts,” says Karen Miller of her partner, David Brown. “We soak them for a week in beer and hot mustard and onions, and we’ll have somebody smoke like four pork butts.” Miller and Brown have lived in the neighborhood for almost 10 years.

“Weather permitting, everybody is welcome to hang out and loiter on my stoop before the parade,” Jon Poses announces at the Park Hill Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting in April. “Have some free adult and other beverages. You can invite guests as well.”

“What time, like 3 or 3:30?” Cathy Gunther asks.

“Whenever — 8 a.m., if you want,” Poses chuckles.

The Fourth of July parade in the Park Hill neighborhood that surrounds John A. Stewart Park is just one of the traditions that have persisted since the neighborhood was developed in the 1920s. The parade is the neighborhood’s biggest and best-attended event, although it’s not just a celebration of American independence. The parade also commemorates the park and the community that was forged among the residents more than 80 years ago.

It began with a well-meaning gesture from Judge John Stewart, for whom the park is named.

Columbia In The ’20s

In the 1920s, Model Ts parked in the center of a cobblestone Broadway, and ornamental iron lampposts lined the sidewalks.

From what is now Waugh Street to Providence Road, people bustled along the streets, walking to drug stores, grocery stores, auto mechanics and dry goods stores that once occupied the spaces where restaurants and boutique shops now stand. The outskirts of town included the land west of Providence, as close to downtown as the current Columbia Public Library. The land consisted of mostly rolling, untamed green space lined with country roads and ripe for development as Columbia’s population grew to 10,000.

In the early ’20s, Stewart owned much of the land west of Providence Road and south of Broadway between present-day Garth Avenue and West Boulevard. He divided a section of his land known as the “Jones Tract” into 150 lots and sold them for $850 to $1,600 apiece. Stewart’s development plans for the neighborhood — known then and now as Park Hill — paralleled J.C. Nichols’ plans for the ritzy Country Club Plaza neighborhood in Kansas City, albeit on a smaller scale.

To accomplish this, he set aside 15 acres of land, which included a creek and a natural spring, in the middle of the 150 plots. Stewart offered to give the boot-shaped 15 acres to the city under the condition it be maintained as a public park. It would be the first piece of land designated as such in Columbia.

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voted in July 1922 on whether to establish a system of public parks and levy a one-mill tax (or 10 cents on a $100 value). The tax would fund the development and maintenance of public parks, according to an article in the Columbia Evening Missourian.

The measure would also establish a park board appointed by the mayor and City Council. The nine-member board would control funds accumulated by the tax.

The levy failed to pass, and Stewart retracted his offer. In doing so, he made his intention for the cozy 15 acres clear. He wanted the area to remain a park, and he wanted to create a sense of community among the neighbors grounded in the park’s care and protection. He decided to establish a private park owned jointly by the residents of Park Hill.

Stewart advertised his plots for sale along with his plans for a private community park in the Columbia Daily Tribune: “In presenting to the people of Columbia Park Hill addition, I wish to say that I have put in a great deal of time the past 12 months in perfecting the plat and park plan, and now believe it is almost perfect,” he wrote in the advertisement. “I have set apart a little over fifteen acres of appropriate land for a community park. With the sale of each and every lot goes an interest

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in the park and $100 of the purchase price of each lot will be set over into a perpetual park care fund, which will give a fund of $15,000 … With the purchase price of each lot will go interest in the park, so when you and your children are enjoying it, you will have the feeling that it is yours.”

At the time Stewart Park was established, it was the only piece of land in Columbia designated as a park, public or private.

“It set an example of how valuable parks are,” says former mayor Darwin Hindman. “It may have set an example that helped the city start making some process toward public parks.”

Hindman, well-known for his efforts to improve Columbia’s parks, trails and bike paths during his 15 years in office, grew up in Columbia and remembers playing in Stewart Park as a boy. In the 1980s, Hindman helped create the Katy Trail State Park, one of the most recognizable trails in the country.

The Park Hill neighborhood now includes 115 houses on East and West Parkway Drives, Edgewood Avenue, Crestmere Avenue, Maupin Road, Park Hill Avenue and sections of Garth Avenue, Stewart Road and West Broadway.

Columbia maintains more than 3,000 acres of parkland spread throughout 70 public parks. Yet that first effort at preservation

and parks nearly died about eight decades ago — and the community along with it. The tranquil respite Stewart Park offered residents and others just a stone’s throw from downtown was almost lost in favor of a few commercial buildings and more houses.

In the 1930s, a decade-long legal battle that made it to the Missouri Supreme Court finally granted ownership of the park — their park — to the Park Hill Improvement Association, as Stewart originally intended. The sense of solidarity has not been lost since. The association holds annual meetings and maintains the park with dues and volunteer work.

Battle For Ownership

Shortly before his death in 1936, Stewart suffered financial setbacks. Resigned to take out a loan, he offered as collateral the unsold lots in the Park Hill neighborhood and the 15-acre park.

A month after Stewart’s death, J.P. Hetzler, W.J. Hetzler and Kirk Hays purchased a deed of trust for the remaining lots and parkland at a foreclosure sale.

At the time, Stewart Park was a peaceful green oasis just minutes away from the dust and clatter of downtown. A relaxing midday stroll or an after-dinner ball game on summer evenings were mainstays. Wooden planks nailed to the trunk of a tall tree led to a platform laid across two branches — a makeshift tree house. The residents had adopted the land as their own; it had become an extension of their front yards. They owned it and cherished it.

But the Hetzlers and Hays saw a different kind of green — the kind usually folded between two pieces of leather. The men planned to divide the 15-acre park into a residential and commercial development called “Park Plaza.”

The residents were outraged. By June 1937, word of the planned development spread, and the neighbors banded together to save their park.

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dispute to Osage County Circuit Court. Hetzler, Hetzler and Hays won their case, and the residents immediately appealed to the state Supreme Court.

The legal process was long and expensive. Most of Park Hill’s residents at that time chipped in for legal fees and attorneys, though tensions were high and memories were long of those who didn’t contribute, says Jeannette Jackson-Thompson, who moved to the neighborhood with her husband, Richard, in 1979 when a number of the original residents still lived there.

In 1941, the state Supreme Court opined in favor of the Park Hill Improvement Association on the basis of equity, which is based on a legal doctrine that takes fairness into consideration.

“It stands conceded that a grave injustice has been done to the lot purchasers,” the state Supreme Court opinion reads. “That wrong should be redressed if it can be.”

And it was. Following the state Supreme Court opinion, the case was finally decided in Pettis County Circuit Court in 1946.

The court appointed three trustees, one from each of the three Park Hill additions, to oversee future legal matters. Legal fees totaled about $3,000, a lot of money at the time. The debt was not paid until 1950, four years after the final decision.

Stewart Park Today

The park means different things for different people.

For Ernest Hilderbrand, who with his wife, Pat, moved to the neighborhood in 1971, the park provides good fodder for a retirement project. Hilderbrand removed 31 dead trees from the park last year, some big and some small. He uses some of the wood to turn bowls on a lathe in his small garage woodshop. His work is well-known in the neighborhood and around town.

“Sometimes we’ll wake up and there will be a pile of wood in front of the driveway,” he says.

Many of the neighbors have purchased his bowls or received them as gifts.

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ABOVE: Karen Miller and David Brown enjoy a stroll through the Park Hill neighborhood’s John A. Stewart Park.

BELOW: Fourth of July festivities in Park Hill

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For Cathy Gunther, the park serves as an exercise outlet for her and her dogs, and as a place for relaxation. Her dogs, Otter and Clover, explore nearby while she pulls weeds and snips honeysuckle. Gunther also got married in the park.

Lou Mazzocco, though, has the most unique perspective on Stewart Park. He’s lived in the same house on West Parkway for 42 years. As a boy, he remembers countless pickup softball games in front of the old backstop, long since removed. He remembers the four trees that stood in as bases during whiffle ball games and the huge oak that marked the fence line for a home run. He remembers games of hotbox and bouts of poison ivy. He learned a European style of soccer from international students living across the street from the park, and he and his brother made a killing mowing neighborhood lawns.

Mazzocco is now a trustee, making him one of three people responsible for any legal decisions pertaining to the park. He often finds himself worrying about the same things his parents worried about when he was young, such as kids’ safety while playing in the creek or the dark spot between two lampposts on West Parkway, perfect for exploring teenage curiosity.

For the children who live in the neighborhood, the park represents endless possibilities for freedom and exploration. A few abandoned socks caked with mud are scattered around the creek at a place where the honeysuckle isn’t too thick — perhaps removed for a romp in the creek’s cool water on a hot day and then forgotten.

Stewart Park has been the location of countless picnics, soccer games and creek walks; as well as the occasional wedding, reunion, movie night and Easter egg hunt. The Park Hill Improvement Association still meets once a year to discuss park maintenance, the budget and other issues pertaining to the park.

Most households contribute voluntary annual dues, which pay for mowing, tree removal and liability insurance.

On a pleasant Sunday afternoon in early April, about 30 members — representing about 20 of the 115 Park Hill households — attended this year’s annual association meeting.

Discussion touched on traffic-calming issues and possible speed bumps, an increase in annual dues and the year’s budget.

Gunther, head of the grounds committee, announced the 2014 volunteer cleanup days, which took place April 12 and 13.

Before Gunther took over the grounds committee, cleanup

days usually consisted of trash pickup, some weed whacking and fallen tree removal. Vegetation was left to run wild, giving the park a full, bushy look. Honeysuckle ran rampant, and some places resembled a forest more than a neighborhood park.

For the past two years, however, Gunther has shifted the focus to honeysuckle removal. Honeysuckle is an invasive plant that comes into leaf early in the spring, usually around the end of March, and remains until late fall. It has silver-tinted bark and grows in an umbrella shape. Some places in the park have honeysuckle that stands more than 15 feet.

“They’re light suckers,” Gunther says. “We basically have no reseeding of our natural trees and wildflowers. It’s hard to get baby trees to renew the old trees because they’re shaded out [by honeysuckle].”

Cliff Thompson and his wife, Mary, who have lived in the neighborhood for more than 50 years, remember when the park had many more trees than it does now.

“We went through a period when it was pretty bald,” Thompson says. “We lost so many trees. It was just covered. Great big elm trees, beautiful things that died all over town,” he says referring to the Dutch elm disease that spread throughout the country from the 1930s until the 1980s.

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To combat the loss of more trees and promote new tree growth, cleanup volunteers work to eradicate the honeysuckle that prevents new trees or native vegetation from sprouting.

On an unseasonably warm April morning, Gunther joins 10 of her neighbors where the park meets the bend on East Parkway Drive for the first cleanup day of the year. Jon Poses, drawn from his house by chatter and the noise of a weed whacker, moseys over and asks what he can do to help. Gunther puts him on lawn-mower duty.

“Just mow over everything after we’ve cleared it out,” she tells him, pointing to a space where Chris and Don Walker just finished removing honeysuckle and weeds.

“Over everything?” Poses asks. “Even over this stuff?” He points at the tangle of twigs, vines and small, recently snipped honeysuckle stumps.

“Everything,” Gunther says.

Yanking honeysuckle and the tangled vine that thrives in its shade is hard work — like pulling a goat on a rope. Even after the honeysuckle is snipped, the vine clutches at the bush, requiring a person’s full body weight behind the tug to wrestle it free.

After three hours of pulling, whacking, trimming and mowing, the entire section near the curve in East Parkway Drive is clear of honeysuckle, and massive piles of branches and vines await pickup. Poses, Gunther and the Walkers stick around after the work is done to talk about nothing in particular. They’re sweaty and dirty and tired, but it’s a warm day and the sun is out. What could be better than catching up with your neighbors?

Commitment & Conviction

Parks are important; some would say essential. They represent a commitment to our future and to our past. Their conservation prevents loss from bulldozers, chainsaws, pollution and garbage, and the sacrifice of trees and wildlife to concrete and asphalt. Parks represent an effort to preserve natural landscape, our history and, in some cases, our sanity. They allow visitors to escape noisy cities and discover nature’s beauty, even if it’s only for a moment.

American writer Wallace Stegner, sometimes referred to as “the dean of western writers,” said it best in his “Wilderness Letter” that he wrote in 1960, used to introduce the Wilderness Act of 1964.

“Something will have gone out of us as a people if we ever let the remaining wilderness be destroyed,” he wrote.

Stegner originally wrote the letter to argue for the importance of the federal government’s role in preserving natural landscapes and the beauty, resources and history that humanity stands to lose with their eventual destruction.

The Wilderness Act, which created the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1964, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The NWPS spans more than 100 million acres of protected wilderness including national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management property and national parks.

Even before the Wilderness Act, though, the United States has shown a commitment to preserving natural spaces. In 1916, the Organic Act allowed the formation of the National Park Service, charged with the care of all areas designated as national parks.

Shortly after, the National Park Conservation Association was founded in 1919. Today, national parks in the United States span 84 million acres throughout 401 individual parks.

Columbia, however, was a bit slow to designate land for public parks.

The city created the Parks & Recreation Department in 1949. In the same year, the city dedicated the Cosmo Recreation area (520 acres) as a park, but the land was not developed until 1972, when funds from a quarter-cent sales tax and a matching federal grant became available.

Not quite 100 years after Stewart Park was established, the conviction that favors real jungles to concrete ones has prevailed, as Columbia now maintains 70 parks comprising more than 3,000 acres of land and trails.

A Country Place

Stewart Park and the Park Hill neighborhood is an everybodyknows-everybody, come-in-through-the-backdoor, lazy-frontporch-evenings kind of a place — a country atmosphere within walking distance of The District. It’s the kind of place where people take pride in their homes and their yards, of which many consider Stewart Park to be an extension.

“You’re sort of out in the country,” says Hilderbrand. In the summer, when he and his wife turn onto West Parkway Drive from West Broadway, they immediately notice a 10-degree difference due to the heat island effect.

“Every once in a while you’ll see a badger kind of lumbering along the creek,” he says. “There are big water turtles, and we have owls that talk to each other at night. That’s really fun to listen to.”

Generations of families have come and gone, but the community created by the little park remains. A few months ago, Thompson says, his granddaughter and her four little boys, ages 5 and younger, stayed with them for four days. They spent most of their time running through the park as their parents and grandparents did.

“It was just starting all over again,” Thompson says. “Just like the circle of life goes around and around and around, and you really see it here. It’s been an awful good place to live, it really has.”

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Here’s a piece of trivia to stump your friends on game night: The small square basket that blueberries are gathered and sold in is called a punnet. The word is thought to derive from the British word “pound,” a unit of measurement.

Right now, blueberries are at the height of their season. Here in the United States — especially in the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest — blueberry farmers are churning out an incredible amount of the native fruit to farmers markets and distributors alike. America leads the world in cultivated blueberry production, providing more than half the world’s supply every year.

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Red, White & Blueberry Celebrate your independence with a portable pie.

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othing says America — and especially the Fourth of July — like blueberry pie. Blueberries are one of the few foods found in nature with a true blue color and for that reason, the blueberry (along with raspberries and whipped cream) finds its way onto the cover of magazines and tables alike in July.

Blueberries have a short shelf life once you bring them home from the store, so be sure to treat them right. I like to line a plate with a damp napkin or cloth and spread the berries out flat before refrigerating. This prevents molding and allows the berries to remain dry in the ambient cool air of the refrigerator.

Blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any fruit or vegetable. Antioxidants are reducing agents, meaning they slow down and even stop free radicals from attacking your cells and DNA. Along with this powerful preventative, blueberries are also high in Vitamins C and K, as well as manganese and dietary fiber.

Some studies have even shown them to be a useful tool in improving memory!

The best way to enjoy blueberries is a nice slice of rich and sugary blueberry pie. There is something very comforting and soulful about pie and it really drives home the allAmerican, Norman Rockwell on Martha’s Vineyard, sweet summertime tradition For this recipe, I have compartmentalized the classic blueberry pie for a personal convenience. Enjoy this portable blueberry pie for the Fourth of July.

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BlueBerry hot pocket with honey-lavender crÈme Makes approximately 16 individual pies

CRUST

½ cup cold water 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vinegar 3 cups flour (plus a little more for kneading) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening In a mixing bowl, beat the water, eggs and vinegar together. Set aside.

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of flour and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour mix with a pastry blender or two butter knives. Make a well in the center of the flour mix and pour the liquid ingredients from the first bowl into the center. Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a fork until dough becomes stiff.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it just until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth.

Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but never more than 24 hours.

FILLING ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pinch salt 4 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon juice In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine all ingredients and stir until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken. Once the mixture is thick, cool completely.

Honey Lavender Crème 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon lavender syrup ¼ cup powdered sugar Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate.

Assembly Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness with a rolling pin. Using a large circle cookie cutter, segment the sheet into as many circles as possible. Fill each circle with a tablespoon of filling. Fold each circle in half and crimp the edges with the tines of a fork.

Place each half circle onto a well-oiled sheet pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the middle is 150 degrees. Allow to cool briefly before serving.

Serve with a generous dab of the honeylavender crème.

dennis clay is the executive chef at Inside Columbia’s Culinary Adventures. Learn more about Chef Clay and upcoming Culinary Adventures classes at www.CoMoCulinary Adventures.com.

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Artful Wine Les Bourgeois plays matchmaker with artists and winemakers.

The craftsmanship of both winemaking and fine art take center stage this month when Les Bourgeois Vineyards releases its 2014 Collector’s Series, a limited batch of three premium wines adorned with labels created by Midwestern artists.

LBV will unveil the wines — two reds and a white — and the winning label artwork at its annual Collector’s Series Release Party & Art Show on July 12 at the Rocheport winery’s Blufftop Bistro. The free event runs from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring live music, wine tastings and appetizers, alongside a show of the works of artists Deborah A. Williams, Tori Verhoven and Lana Dawson.

The label art, Cahors Honey Limestone, is by Deborah A. Williams.

The label art, Time for Wine, is by Tori Verhoven.

The label art, Conformity & Questioning No. 1, is by Lana Dawson.

Barbera

2013 Vidal Blanc

2012 Chambourcin

This inky red wine is a surprisingly good sip now; imagine how it will open up after a year of cellaring.

Dark fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry with peppery undertones and a hint of chocolate carry this dry, bold red to its somewhat tannic finish with a fruity aftertaste. Pair it with any Italian entrée, grilled meats and hard cheeses. At 13.8 percent alcohol, this wine has legs. Decant for at least an hour before serving.

An LBV staple — from grapes grown in the winery’s Rocheport vineyards — this versatile white wine offers crisp refreshment for summer gatherings.

A clear wine the color of pale straw, LBV’s Vidal Blanc has a citrusy aroma.

Flavors of lemon, lime and grapefruit finish clean with a grassy undertone and a bit of minerality, making an especially good pairing with sausages, spiced meats and semisoft or sharp cheeses. Serve well chilled; set it out for 20 minutes before pouring to bring out the full range of flavors.

Les Bourgeois has proven once again why Chambourcin is the secondmost popular red wine in Missouri.

A plummy aroma leads to a fruitful flavor of cherries and plums with just a touch of tannin on the finish.

Serve it all summer long with burgers, barbecue, pork, pizza, pasta and soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.

Pair it with dark chocolate to top off a meal. This wine is ready to drink now, but would cellar well for a short time.

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Oh Snap!

Elevate your expectations of a summer cocktail with a surprising addition.

According to the Brewers Association, there were 49 craft breweries in Missouri in 2013, and 20 more in the planning stages. Of that number, five breweries are in Columbia. The newest addition to the local brewing scene, Logboat Brewing Co., opened its doors in April.

Logboat’s taproom manager, Nick Hardy, has created a fun, fresh summer drink using America’s favorite alcoholic beverage: beer.

The guys at Logboat are lifetime fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so bestowed one of their IPAs with a name reminiscent of the reptile: Snapper. This American IPA is chock-full of El Dorado and Columbus hops and bears notes of pear, peach and pine. Snapper is well-balanced and refreshing, a welcome ingredient to this summer cocktail.

“This refreshing, summery cocktail would pair well with lighter meals such as a freshcut salad,” Hardy says.

When mixing, pay attention to the amount of St. Germain liqueur or bitters used, he notes. “It can change the flavor really quickly,” he says.

Nor should home bartenders add too much lemon juice or the drink will become too sour. And when adding the IPA, use a light hand.

“There’s a delicate balance with beer,” Hardy says. “With too little you won’t taste the flavor, and with too much the beer could overpower the other flavors.”

Hardy’s Turtle Power! cocktail is a summertime hit.

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Nick Hardy mixes up some Turtle Power!

TURTLE POWER!

½ ounce fresh-squeezed organic lemon juice 2 ounces semisweet ruby red grapefruit juice 3 to 4 drops grapefruit bitters (Logboat makes its own in-house) ½ ounce St. Germain Elderflower liqueur 1 ounce Pickney Bend vodka 2 ounces citrusy India Pale Ale beer (Logboat Snapper IPA) Grab a shaker pint. Add lemon juice, grapefruit juice, grapefruit bitters, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and vodka to the shaker. Shake and strain over ice in a Collins glass (tall, skinny glass tumbler). Top with IPA. Garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit.

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Berries & Cream Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer with this simple treat.

By July, mid-Missouri berry season is in full swing. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are available locally.

When the harvest is this delicious, sometimes it’s best to keep it simple and let the food speak for itself.

On a hot summer night, cool berries with a little whipped cream can hit the spot. Try adding a little sophisticated sour with slightly sweetened crème fraîche to top your berries. Crème fraîche is a great addition to your repertoire, and you can use it on almost anything, from smoked salmon to desserts.

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brook harlan is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. He is a culinary arts instructor at the Columbia Area Career Center.

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› RIPE BERRIES › Crème Fraîche Or Sour Cream Sour cream, crème fraîche and mascarpone are all products from milk. What differentiates them is the fat content. Lactobacillus is the bacteria that produces all three products. Sour cream is about 20 percent butterfat, crème fraîche is about 40 percent and mascarpone is about 70 percent (high enough to become a cheese).

Yogurt and sour cream are only thickened by the lactobacillus culture and cannot be heated or whipped without becoming thin. Without the fat content, they are not able to hold their structure; you’d get the same results trying to whip half-and-half.

Though crème fraîche has a similar texture and thickness as sour cream, whipped sour cream turns into a runny mess and separates when heated.

Crème fraîche can be whipped to a texture similar to whipped cream and heated without separation.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are the four mainstream berries of Missouri. Except for blueberries, all of them need to ripen on the plant.

Buying local berries at a farmers market can help ensure their deliciousness. Local growers are only going to pick the ripest berries and they probably will have been picked in the 24 hours before they are sold.

Even during the summer, berries at the store were picked days ago at best (not at their ripest), and have traveled across several states (several countries during the winter) to get to your store.

› Crème Fraîche 1 cup heavy cream 3 ounces buttermilk Mix cream and buttermilk together in a container. Put the container in a warm space (room temperature, 65 to 75 degrees) for 24 to 36 hours until mixture has separated and become the thickness of sour cream. The acid from the buttermilk helps keep bacteria from growing during the culturing process.

After the mixture cultures, place the container into the refrigerator to cool. Once the contents of the container have cooled, scrape the thick cream from the top 90 percent and discard the liquid at the bottom.

The recipe can be multiplied to make more at one time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Cover the top with a coffee filter or cheese cloth. Use a rubber band or twine to keep the cover in place.

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› Crème Fraîche & Berries 4 cups fresh berries, trimmed (halved, if needed) Sugar, as needed for berries 1 cup crème fraîche 1 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar Trim berries as needed and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Whip crème fraîche slightly. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar to the crème fraîche to desired sweetness. Whip until it has the consistency of whipped cream.

Top the berries with sweetened crème fraîche and serve.

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Getting Rid Of Gluten How beneficial is a gluten-free diet?

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or some, just the mention of “gluten-free” has them shuddering at the thought of a bread-deprived and pasta-less existence. Although some people are not able to eat gluten due to a medical intolerance, there is a growing debate on the merits of giving up gluten voluntarily in order to avoid unpleasant symptoms or to lose a few pounds. Amid all this uncertainty, here are five things you should know.

Gluten is a protein.

Gluten refers to a family of storage proteins found in wheat, barley and rye.

Gluten nourishes plant embryos during germination and affects the elasticity of dough, which then affects the chewiness of baked products. Gluten is different from the proteins found in other grains or meats because it is difficult for humans to digest completely.

Sensitivity to gluten can vary from serious to annoying.

According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, roughly 1 in 100 people have reactions to gluten due to celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the ingestion of gluten to lead to damage in the small intestine. In children and infants, digestive symptoms are more common as an indication of celiac disease. These symptoms include abdomi-

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nal bloating and pain, chronic diarrhea, vomiting, delayed growth and puberty, and fatigue. CDF also reports that adults are less likely to have digestive symptoms and must look for signs such as fatigue, bone or joint pain, unexplained irondeficiency anemia, seizures or migraines, and canker sores inside the mouth. Some people, however, can be sensitive to gluten without testing positive for celiac disease.

People with gluten sensitivity exhibit symptoms such as depression, abdominal pain, bloating, headaches and chronic fatigue when they have gluten in their diet.

Individuals with gluten sensitivity do not experience small intestine damage.

Gluten is found in a variety of foods, not just bread and pasta.

Because gluten gives foods a thicker consistency, it is found in a variety of products ranging from salad dressings and soy sauce to some candies and fried foods. Many additives and ingredients in packaged foods also may contain gluten.

Gluten-free food isn’t necessarily healthier.

Even when a product is gluten-free, it still may not be good for you. According to Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet Solution, many gluten-free packaged products may contain high levels of saturated fat, sugar and sodium,

just like other packaged junk foods.

When implementing a gluten-free diet, it is best to stick with naturally gluten-free foods such as vegetables, lean meats, fish, certain whole grains (such as rice and quinoa) and beans.

There are many differing opinions on whether giving up gluten voluntarily is worthwhile or not.

Some studies have shown that gluten can lead to adverse health effects. For example, research conducted by the Mayo Clinic suggests that gluten may modify the intestinal microbiome, which plays a significant role in the development of Type 1 diabetes. On the other hand, many physicians simply encourage patients to be “gluten-aware,” and to do their best to consume gluten in moderation. Ultimately, the first step in deciding whether or not to go gluten-free is determining where you fall on the sensitivity spectrum. If you suspect that gluten could be making you sick, consult a physician who can test you for celiac disease or screen you for non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Although choosing the right diet is an individual endeavor, it’s always good to have the facts. The true effects of gluten may not be apparent for some time; it’s best to listen to your own body and choose the course that will keep you healthy and happy.

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Still Cookin’ Lutz’s BBQ has come a long way from the parking lot where it started.

Thirteen years ago, Burl Lutz had no intention of owning two award-winning barbecue restaurants and employing nearly 30 people. Lucky for Lutz’s BBQ fans, fate has a way of meddling with our intentions.

Lutz, a Tipton native, was working as a construction superintendent, traveling around Texas and Louisiana when he went through a divorce in 2000. While working throughout the South, he picked up an affinity for good barbecue, a love of spicy and smoky flavors, and a range of barbecuing techniques. The idea of opening a barbecue joint was only a dream — family obligations left him uncomfortable with leaping into the unknown. After his divorce, Lutz spent some time building houses in California with his brother — who pushed him to

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cook and sell barbecue in the parking lot of a local convenience store.

When he moved back to Jefferson City in late 2000 to be closer to his son and daughter, Lutz approached the managers of the recently constructed Lowe’s home improvement store to see if he could be part of their grand opening celebration.

On the day Lowe’s opened in December 2001, Lutz made $34 selling barbecue in the parking lot. He asked to come back once a month, pledging he would only return each subsequent month if he made a profit. Eventually, Lutz found himself selling parking-lot barbecue six days a week until he moved into the closed Blimpie store across Missouri Boulevard in 2008.

“I always wanted to open in Columbia because when I started in Jeff, there was no good barbecue in Columbia,” Lutz

says. Tom Smith, who owns Flat Branch Pub & Brewing among other holdings, visited Lutz’s BBQ in Jeff City in 2010 and suggested Lutz open a location in Columbia. Lutz said he wasn’t ready, but when Smith came back in 2012 with a location in mind, Lutz couldn’t refuse — especially because unbeknown to Smith, Lutz had been considering the very same building. In September 2012, the Columbia location opened at 200 E. Nifong Blvd. Ever since, Lutz says, most days are filled at either restaurant; evenings and weekends are for catering private parties and events. He continues to operate as the sole owner and pitmaster of both locations.

When Lutz started, he offered a simple pork loin and prime rib. Now, the menu at Lutz’s BBQ boasts a variety of proteins,

sauces, sides, sandwiches, soups, salads and chips — all homemade from scratch. He says the famous homemade chips and their varying seasonings are consistently the most popular item across the board. Other popular items include the pork steak and burnt ends. Adding an item to the menu typically takes about a year of research and development.

“I just want to know we have the best barbecue around.”

“We try to put out the best product we can at a reasonable price,” he says.

The key to success, Lutz says, is providing consistency each day in both locations. Making everything from sauces and rubs to salad dressings and sides from scratch is more timeconsuming and labor intensive, he says, but it’s that commitment to quality and consistency that keeps customers happy.

“You may not like McDonald’s, but you know that wherever you go, it’s going to be the same,” he says. “Consistency is what brings people back.”

Over the years, Lutz’s BBQ has garnered numerous awards, including best sauce in the 2006 American Royal of Kansas City barbecue sauce competition, as well as a first-place award for brisket and first place for chicken and overall grand champion in the Region 4 2013 Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour competition in Tucson, Ariz.

Visit either store and customers will see a variety of trophies and plaques decorating the walls and countertops.

“Competitions keep you really sharp and constantly on the cutting edge,” he says.

The past 13 years have been difficult and filled with long hours, hard work and sleepless nights, Lutz says.

He’s grateful to his mother, brother, daughters, son, nephew and his staff for their helping hands, but most of all to his dedicated customers for coming back day after day, and in some cases year after year.

As for what the future holds? “I’d like to turn it over to my kids one day,” Lutz says. “I just want to know we have the best barbecue around.”

The full menu is at www.lutzbbq.com.

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44 Stone Public House $-$$$ 3910 Peachtree Drive, Suite H 573-443-2726 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri– Sat, 10:30 am–9 pm Sun 63 Diner $  5801 Highway 763 N. 573-443-2331 www.63diner.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Tues– Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Abigail’s $$–$$$$ ( 206 Central St., Rocheport 573-698-3000 Hours: 11 am–2 pm, 5 pm– last party leaves Wed–Sun, Closed Mon–Tues Addison’s $–$$$ ((except Fri–Sat) y _  709 Cherry St. 573-256-1995 www.addisonssophias.com/ addisons Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat (bar until 1), 11 am–11 pm Sun (bar until midnight) Cat’s Kitchen $ 1502 Paris Road 573-443-0991 Hours: 6 am–2pm Mon– Thurs, 6am–8 pm Fri, 6am– 11 am Sat, Closed Sun Cattle Drive $–$$ 7 N. Sixth St. 573-817-2000 Hours: 4 pm–midnight Mon– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri-Sun

Claire’s Café $ 595 N. Route B, Hallsville 573-696-2900 Hours: 6 am–8pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–2pm Sun Coley’s American Bistro $–$$$ ( y  _  15 S. Sixth St. 573-442-8887 coleysamericanbistro.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4– 10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am– 2 pm and 4–11 pm Fri, 11 am–11 pm Sat, 4–9 pm Sun Columbia Star Dinner Train $$$$ (  6501 N. Brown Station Road 573-474-2223 www.dinnertrain.com Hours: Board at 5:15 pm, depart at 6 pm Sat; board at 12:15 pm, depart at 1 pm Sun Reservations must be made 3 days prior to departure.

D. Rowe’s $-$$$  _ ((6+) 1005 Club Village Drive 573-443-8004 www.drowes restaurant.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun (bar until 1:30 am) Flat Branch Pub & Brewing $-$$$  _  115 S. Fifth St. 573-499-0400 www.flatbranch.com Hours: 11 am–midnight daily

G&D Steak House $-$$$  2001 W. Worley St. 573-445-3504 Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily The Heidelberg $–$$ _  410 S. Ninth St. 573-449-6927 www.theheidelberg.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon– Sat, 10 am–midnight Sun Houlihan’s $-$$ 2541 Broadway Bluffs Drive 573-815-7210 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun Jersey Dogs $ 5695 Clark Lane, Suite P 573-355-4106 www.twitter.com/JdogsDogs Hours: 10 am–3 pm Mon– Tues, Thurs–Fri, 10 am–5 pm Sat, Closed Wed & Sun Jimmy’s Family Steakhouse $-$$$  _ 3101 S. Providence Road 573-443-1796 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–9:30 pm Fri–Sat Mad Cow $  _  503 E. Nifong Blvd.

(Rock Bridge Shopping Center) 573-214-0393 www.madcowcomo.com Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily Mugs Up Drive-In $  603 Orange St. 573-443-7238 Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–9 pm Fri– Sat, Closed Sun, Closed Nov–Feb

Murry’s $-$$$  3107 Green Meadows Way 573-442-4969 www.murrysrestaurant.net Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat, Closed Sun Tellers Gallery and Bar $$–$$$$ y  820 E. Broadway 573-441-8355 Hours: 11 am–12:30 am Mon–Sat (bar until 1:30 am), Closed Sun Trailside Cafe & Bike Shop $  700 First St., Rocheport 573-698-2702 www.trailsidecafebike.com Hours: 9 am–6 pm Mon– Tues, Closed Wed, 9 am–7 pm Thurs–Fri, 8 am– 7 pm Sat, 9 am–7 pm Sun

lll asian ABC Chinese Cuisine $ 3510 I-70 Drive S.E. 573-443-3535 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Bamboo Terrace $$ 3101 W. Broadway 573-886-5555 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Bangkok Gardens $–$$ _y 811 Cherry St. 573-874-3284 www.bangkokgardens.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon- Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–9:30pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun

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Chim’s Thai Kitchen $  www.letseat.at/ ChimsThaiKitchen 3907 Peachtree Drive 573-777-8626 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat 11505 Smith Hatchery Road (Cooper’s Landing) 509-295-3810 Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Wed– Fri, Noon–10 pm Sat, Noon–9 pm Sun, Closed Nov–Mar 201 N. 10th St. 573-355-9590 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun Chopsticks $ _ 1705 N. Providence Road 573-886-9005 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–10 pm Sun Formosa $ 913A E. Broadway 573-449-3339 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 10 am–11 pm Fri-Sat Geisha Sushi Bar 804 E. Broadway 573-777-9997 Hours: 11 am–2 pm lunch Mon–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm dinner Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–10:30 pm dinner Fri–Sat, Closed Sun House of Chow $-$$ y 2101 W. Broadway 573-445-8800 Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4:30 pm–9 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun HuHot Mongolian Grill $–$$  _  3802 Buttonwood Drive 573-874-2000 www.huhot.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro $-$$$$ y ( 2200 Forum Blvd.

573-446-5462 www.jinayoo.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm– 10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, 5 pm–8:30 pm Sun Jingo $-$$  1201 E. Broadway 573-874-2530 Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon– Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed-Sat, 11:30 am-10:30 pm Sun Kampai Sushi Bar 907 Alley A 573-442-2239 www.kampaialley.com Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon-Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 5 pm–11 pm Fri–Sat, 5 pm–9 pm Sun KUI Korean BBQ $$ 22 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7888 www.kuibbq.com Hours: 11am–2:30 pm, 3:30–9:30 pm Mon–Sat Osaka Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar and Hibachi Steakhouse $$-$$$ _ 120 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-875-8588 Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tues–Sat, 5 pm–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 5 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 5 pm–9:30 pm Sun, Closed Mon

Peking Restaurant $  212 E. Green Meadows Road 573-256-6060 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat, 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Thurs, 4:30 pm–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–3 pm and 4:30 pm–9 pm Sun Saigon Bistro $  _ 912 E. Broadway 573-442-9469 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–8 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Sake $$ (  16 S. 10th St. 573-443-7253 Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat; Noon–midnight Sun Thip Thai Cuisine $ 904 E. Broadway 573-442-0852 Hours: 11am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm daily

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573-442-5857 Hours: 6 am–4 pm Mon–Fri, 6 am–3 pm Sat–Sun BBC II $ 220 S. Eighth St. 573-445-1965 www.facebook.com/ breadbasketcafe Hours: 10 am–11 pm Mon– Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri, 11 am–midnight Sat, 11 am– 9 pm Sun Blenders: Smoothies + Juices $ 308 S. Ninth St., Suite 113 573-889-8430 Hours: 7 am–7 pm Mon–Sun www.blenderscolumbia.com Café Utopia $ 1013 Walnut St. 573-795-0987 Hours: 10 am–3 pm Tues–Sat Dande Café $ 110 Orr St. 573-442-8740 www.dandecafe.com Hours: 7 am–3 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am–3 pm Sat Hot Box Cookies $ 1013 E. Broadway 573-777-8777 Hours: Noon–midnight Sun, 11 am–midnight Mon-Tues, 11 am–1:30 am Wed–Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am Fri–Sat Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café & Juice Bar $  28 S. Ninth St. 573-817-5616 www.main-squeeze.com Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon– Sat, 10 am–3 pm Sun Peggy Jean’s Pies 3601 Buttonwood Drive, Suite E 573-447-PIES (7437) www.pjpies.com

Hours: 10:30 am–5:30 pm Tues–Fri, 9 am–1 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon UKnead Sweets $ 808 Cherry St. 573-777-8808 Hours: 9 am–8 pm Mon– Thurs, 9 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun The Upper Crust Bakery Café & Catering $_ 904 Elm St., Suite 108 573-874-3033

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3107 Green Meadows Way 573-874-4044 www.theuppercrust.biz Hours: 8 am–3 pm Mon–Sun (Elm Street), 6:30 am– 8 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am– 8 pm Sat, 8 am–3 pm Sun (Green Meadows) The Uprise Bakery $ _  10 Hitt St. 573-256-2265 Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm daily, bar open 5 pm-1 am daily

lll bar & grill 1839 Taphouse $ _ 212 E. Green Meadows Drive, Suite 2 573-441-1839 Hours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 4 pm–midnight Sun Bengals Bar & Grill $_ 227 S. Sixth St. 573-875-2337 Hours: 11 am–1:30 am, Closed Sun Billiards on Broadway $ _ 514 E. Broadway 573-449-0116 www.billiardson broadway.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon– Sat, Noon–midnight Sun Booches Billiard Hall $ 110 S. Ninth St. 573-874-9519 Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon–Sat, Closed Sun Broadway Brewery $-$$$ 816 E. Broadway 573-443-5054 Hours: 5 pm–midnight Mon, 11 am–midnight Tues–Sun

Cheerleader Pub & Grill $–$$ 1400 Cinnamon Hill Lane 573-442-6066 Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily CJ’s in Tiger Country $ _ 704 E. Broadway 573-442-7777 www.cjs–hotwings.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 4 pm–9 pm Tues–Fri, 11 am– 9 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon D&D Pub and Grub $ 6307 Leupold Court 573-442-7302 www.danddpubgrub.com Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun DC’s Bar & Grill $ _ 904 Business Loop 70 E. 573-256-0111 Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 am Mon–Sat Deuce Pub & Pit $-$$ _  3700 Monterey Drive 573-443-4350 Hours: 3 pm–1 am Mon– Wed, 11 am–1 am Thurs-Sat, 11 am-midnight Sun The Fifth Down Bar & Grill $  _  912 Rain Forest Parkway 573-442-8700 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Sat Harpo’s $  _ 29 S. 10th St. 573-443-5418 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon– Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun www.harpos.com International Tap House $ 308 S. Ninth St. 573-443-1401

www.internationaltaphouse.com Hours: 1pm–1am Mon–Thurs, Noon–1am Fri, 11am–1am Sat, 11am–midnight Sun KLiK’s $  205 N. 10th St. 573-449-6692 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon–Fri, 4 pm–1 am Sat Legends Restaurant & Bar $–$$ $$ 10 W. Nifong Blvd., Suite M 573-441-2211 Hours: 11 am­–1 ­ 0 pm daily McNally’s $ _  7 N. Sixth St. 573-441-1284 www.mcnallys.biz/mcnallys Hours: 4 pm–1:30 am Mon–Sat Nash Vegas $ 929 E. Broadway www.facebook.com/ NashVegasBar Hours: 4pm–1:15 am Tues–Fri, 12 pm–1:15 am Sat, Closed Sun Ninth Street Public House $ 36 N. Ninth St. 573-777-9782 www.9thstreetpublichouse.com Hours: 3:30 pm–1 am Mon–Fri, noon–1 am Sat, noon–midnight Sun Pem’s Place $  _  3919 S. Providence Road 573-447-7070 Hours: 5–9 pm Tues, 5 pm– 1 am Fri–Sat Quinton’s Deli & Bar $ 124 S. Ninth St. 573-815-1047 Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon– Sat, 10 am–3 pm and 5 pm–midnight Sun

Shiloh Bar & Grill $ _ 402 E. Broadway 573-875-1800 www.shilohbar.com Hours: 11 am–1 am Mon– Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun With live music, TVs on every wall, a huge outdoor patio, and drink specials every day, Shiloh is always busy, but during football season it’s positively teeming. The menu features house favorites, such as the Shiloh Burger — a beef patty topped with bacon and Swiss.

Sports Zone $-$$$ _  2200 1-70 Drive S.W. (Holiday Inn Executive Center) 573-445-8383 Hours: 11 am–midnight daily Stadium Grill 1219 Fellows Place (Stadium Boulevard & College Avenue) 573-777-9292 www.stadiumgrill columbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat Tiger Club $(_  1116 Business Loop 70 E. 573-874-0312 Hours: 2 pm–1 am Mon–Sat The Roof $–$$ 1111 E. Broadway Hours: 4–11 pm Mon–Tues, 4 pm –midnight Wed, 4 pm–1 am Thurs–Sat, 4 pm–midnight Sun 573-875-7000 www.theroofcolumbia.com The Tiger Zou Pub & Grill $-$$ _  3200 Penn Terrace,

Suite 121 573-214-0973 Hours: 11:30 am–1 am Mon–Sat, 11:30 am– midnight Sun Trumans Bar & Grill $-$$ _ 3304 Broadway Business Park Court 573-445-1669 www.trumansbar.com Hours: 6 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 9 am–midnight Sun Willie’s Pub & Pool $ _ 1109 E. Broadway 573-499-1800 www.williesfieldhouse.com Hours: 11 am–1:30 am Mon– Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun

lll barbecue Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ $-$$  www.buckinghamsbbq.com 3804 Buttonwood Drive 573-499-1490 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat 5614 E. St. Charles Road 573-777-7711 Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 11am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Como Smoke and Fire $–$$ 4600 Paris Road, Suite 102 573-443-3473 Hours: 11 am–9 am Mon– Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri–Sat Lonnie Ray’s Café and BBQ $-$$$ 81 E. Sexton St., Harrisburg 573-874-0020 Hours: 11 am–8 pm Tue–Fri, 8 am–8 pm Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Lutz’s BBQ $$ 200 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-636-4227 Hours: 10 am–8 pm MonSat, Closed on Sundays Ranch House BBQ $ 1716 Lindberg Drive 573-814-3316 Hours: 7 am–9 pm Mon– Thurs, 7 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Rocheport Bike And BBQ $  103 Pike St., Rocheport 573-698-3008 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Wed–Sun Shotgun Pete’s BBQ Shack $ 28 N. Ninth St. 573-442-7878 Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm Tues–Thurs, 11:30 am–2 am Fri, Noon–midnight Sat, Closed Sun–Mon Smokin’ Chick’s BBQ Restaurant $-$$$  _ 4603 John Garry Drive 573-256-6450 www.smokinchicksbbq.com Hours: Mon–Thurs 11 am– 9 pm, 11 am–10 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun

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1am Mon–Sat, 8 am–2pm, 5pm–midnight Sun Ernie’s Café & Steakhouse $  1005 E. Walnut St. 573-874-7804 Hours: 6:30 am–2:45 pm daily Lucy’s Corner Café $ 522 E. Broadway 573-875-1700 Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–1 pm Sat-Sun

lll coffee Coffee Zone $  11 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8215 Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm MonSat, 8 am-9 pm Sun Dunn Bros. Coffee _  1412 Forum Blvd.

573-446-4122 www.dunnbros.com Hours: 6 am–8 pm Mon–Fri, 7 am–6 pm Sat–Sun Fretboard Coffee $ 1013 E. Walnut St. 573-227-2233 www.fretboardcoffee.com Hours: 7 am–3 pm Mon–Fri, 8 am–3 pm Sat–Sun It’ss Coffee and Yogurt $ 2300 Bernadette Drive (Columbia Mall) 573-256-1077 Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon– Sat, 11 am–6 pm Kaldi’s Coffeehouse $  www.kaldiscoffee.com 29 S. Ninth St. 573-874-2566 Hours: 6 am–11 pm Mon– Fri, 7 am–11 pm Sat–Sun 2902 Forum Blvd., Suite 103 573-874-1803 Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm Mon– Fri, 7:30 am–6 pm Sat, 7:30 am–5 pm Sun 1400 Forum Blvd. (Schnucks) 573-446-2800 Hours: 6 am–8 pm daily Lakota Coffee Company $  24 S. Ninth St. 573-874-2852 www.lakotacoffee.com Hours: 6 am–midnight daily Lollicup Tea Zone 23 S. Ninth St. 573-256-1933 2300 Bernadette Drive (Columbia Mall) 573-447-4701 www.lollicup.com Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11:30 am–5 pm Sun (Ninth Street), 10 am– 9 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am– 6 pm Sun (Columbia Mall) Shortwave Coffee $ 915 Alley A 573-214-0880 www.shortwavecoffee.com Hours: 7 am–1 pm Mon–Fri, Closed Sat & Sun

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Broadway Diner $ 22 S. Fourth St. 573-875-1173 Hours: 4 am–2 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun

Hoss’s Market & Rotisserie $–$$$   1010A Club Village Drive 573-815-9711 www.hosssmarket.com Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun

Café Berlin $  220 N. 10th St. 573-441-0400 www.cafeberlinincomo.com Hours: 8 am–2 pm, 5pm–

Lee Street Deli $ 603 Lee St. 573-442-4111 www.williesfieldhouse. com/lsd Hours: 9 am–7 pm Mon–Fri,

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1 am–3 am Fri & Sat latenight, 10 am–5 pm Sat–Sun New Deli $ _ 3200 Vandiver Drive, Suite 10A 573-474-2200 Hours: 11 am–8 pm Mon–Sat New York Deli $ 1301 Vandiver Drive 573-886-3354 Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm Mon–Fri, 9 am–3 pm Sat, Closed Sun

573-875-7000 thebroadwaycolumbia.com Hours: 6 am to 10 pm Sun– Thurs, 6 am to 11 pm Fri–Sat Bleu $–$$$$ ( y _ 811 E. Walnut St. 573-442-8220 www.bleucolumbia.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Mon, 11 am–10 pm Tues–Thurs, 11 am–midnight Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat, 10 am–9 pm Sun

Pickleman’s Gourmet Café $–$$ www.picklemans.com 2513 Old 63 S. 573-886-2300 Hours: 10 am–2 am daily 1106 E. Broadway 573-875-2400 Hours: 10 am–2 am Sun– Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm

CC’s City Broiler $$$–$$$$ y 1401 Forum Blvd.

573-445-7772 www.ccscitybroiler.com Hours: 5 pm–10 pm daily

Sub Shop $   www.subshopinc.com 573-449-1919 209 S. Eighth St. Hours: 8 am–midnight Mon–Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat-Sun 2105 W. Worley St. Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily 212 Green Meadows Road Hours: 10 am–9 pm daily 601 Business Loop 70 W., Suite 203 (Parkade Center) Hours: 8 am–8 pm Mon–Fri

Churchill’s $$$$ ( 2200 I-70 Drive S.W. (Holiday Inn Executive Center) 573-445-8531 Hours: 5:30 pm–10 pm Tues–Sat

Subzone $ 916 E. Broadway 573-443-0921 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Tues, 11 am–2 am Wed–Sat

lll dessert & ice cream Cold Stone Creamery 904 Elm St., Suite 100 573-443-5522 www.coldstone creamery.com Hours: Noon–10:30 pm Sun– Thurs, Noon–11 pm Fri–Sat Encore Wine and Dessert Bar $ y _ ( 904 Elm St., Suite 108 573-874-3033 www.encorewineand dessertbar.com Hours: 7 pm–midnight Thurs–Sat Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $ 100 Brickton Road 573-442-2415 Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Randy’s Frozen Custard $  3304 W. Broadway Business Park 573-446-3071 Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm, Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am–9:30 pm Sun Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream $ 21 S. Ninth St. 573-443-7400 Hours: 11 am–11 pm daily (March–Dec) Closed Sun–Thurs (Jan–Feb)

lll fine dining 11Eleven $-$$$$ 1111 E. Broadway

Chris McD’s Restaurant & Wine Bar $$–$$$$ y ((5+) 1400 Forum Blvd. #6 573-446-6237 www.chrismcds.com Hours: 4:30 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, Closed Sun

Glenn’s Café $$–$$$$ (y _  29 S. Eighth St. 573-875-8888 www.glennscafe.com Hours: 10 am–11 pm Mon– Sat, 10:30 am–11 pm Sun Grand Cru Restaurant $$–$$$$ ( _ y 2600 S. Providence Road 573-443-2600 Hours: 11 am–late night Mon–Fri, 5 pm–late night Sat, Closed Sun Jack’s Gourmet $$–$$$$ (y 1903 Business Loop 70 E. 573-449-3927 www.jacksgourmet restaurant.com Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun Les Bourgeois Bistro $–$$$$ ( y _  12847 W. Highway BB, Rocheport 573-698-2300 www.missouriwine.com Hours: 11 am–8 pm Tues-Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun, Closed Mon Mar–Oct: 11 am–9 pm Tues–Sat, 11 am–3 pm Sun, Closed Mon Les Bourgeois, situated on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River as it winds through a thick grove of trees, can easily claim one of the best views in central Missouri.

One of Missouri’s largest wineries, every aspect of production, from the vineyard to the bottle, happens on-site. The famed appetizer every diner must sample is Gorgonzola cheesecake, served warm with basil pesto, tomato coulis and toasted Ellis Bakery bread.

Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge $–$$$ y _ ( 38 N. Eighth St. 573-449-3838 www.room-38.com Hours: 11 am–1 am MonSat, Closed Sun

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Sophia’s $–$$$ y _(except Fri and Sat) 3915 S. Providence Road 573-874-8009 www.addisonssophias.com/ sophias Hours: 11 am–midnight Mon-Sat, 11 am–11 pm Sun Sycamore $$$ y ( 800 E. Broadway 573-874-8090 www.sycamorerestaurant.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon– Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Mon–Sat, bar open until 11 pm Mon– Thurs and midnight Fri–Sat, Closed Sun Trey $$$ 21 N. Ninth St. 573-777-8654 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Tues–Sun The Wine Cellar & Bistro $$$ ( y 505 Cherry St. 573-442-7281 www.winecellarbistro.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon– Fri, 5–10 pm Mon–Sat, 5–9 pm Sun

lll international Café Poland $  807 Locust St. 573-874-8929 Hours: 10:30 am–7:30 pm Mon–Fri

Italian Village $–$$$ _ 711 Vandiver Drive #B 573-442-8821 Hours: 10 am–11 pm Sun– Thurs, 10 am–midnight Fri–Sat The Pasta Factory $–$$ _ ( y 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 109 573-449-3948 www.thepastafactory.net Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

lll mexican Carlito’s $  12 Business Loop 70 E. 573-443-6370 Hours: 11 am–7 pm Mon– Fri, Closed Sat–Sun El Campo Azul $–$$ 504 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-3898 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily El Jimador $ _ 3200 Penn Terrace 573-474-7300 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun

Curries Indian ToGo Restaurant $ 2518 Business Loop 70 E. 573-355-5357 www.currieskitchen.com Hours: 4 pm–10 pm Mon–Sun

El Maguey 901 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-874-3812 21 Conley Road 573-443-7977 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon-Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat

India’s House $–$$ 1101 E. Broadway 573-817-2009 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm, 5 pm–9:30 pm Mon–Sat, 5 pm–9 pm Sun International Café $–$$ 26 S. Ninth St. 573-449-4560 Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily Oasis Mediterranean Cafe $   2609 E. Broadway 573-442-8727 Hours: 10 am–8 pm Mon– Sat, 12–6 pm Sun Olive Café $–$$  21 N. Providence Road 573-442-9004 Hours: 10 am–9 pm Mon– Sat, 10 am–8 pm Sun Rush’s Pizzeria & Bakery $–$$$  _ 1104 Locust St. 573-449-RUSH (7874) Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–2:30 am the next day Fri–Sat, 4 pm– 10 pm Sun Taj Mahal $–$$  ( 500 E. Walnut St., Suite 110 573-256-6800 Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm, 5 pm–9:30 pm daily

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Babbo’s Spaghetteria $$  _ 1305 Grindstone Parkway 573-442-9446 www.babbos spaghetteria.com Hours: 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm–9 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–2 pm and 5 pm– 10 pm Fri, 5 pm–10 pm Sat, Noon–8 pm Sun

Casablanca Mediterranean Grill $–$$ _ 501 Elm St. 573-442-4883 www.casablanca-grill.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, noon–5 pm Sun

Günter Hans $ 1020 E. Broadway www.gunterhans.com Hours: 11 am–11 pm Mon–Sat

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El Rancho $ 1014 E. Broadway 573-875-2121 Hours: 11 am–2 am Mon– Wed, 11 am–3 am Thurs– Sat, 11 am–11 pm Sun El Tigre $–$$$ 10 W. Nifong Blvd., Suite M 573-442-2983 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, 11 am–8 pm Sun Freebirds World Burrito 1020 E. Broadway, Suite F 573-474-1060 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily www.freebirds.com José Jalapeños $( _   3412 Grindstone Parkway 573-442-7388 www.josejalapenos.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat La Siesta Mexican Cuisine $-$$ _  www.lasiestamex.com 33 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8788 3890 Range Line St., Suite 115 573-228-9844 Hours: 11–10 pm Mon– Wed, 11–10:30 pm Thurs– Sat,11 am–9 pm Sun La Terraza Grill $ 1412 Forum Blvd., Suite 140 573-445-9444 www.ltmexican.com Hours: 7 am–10 pm, Mon–

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Thurs, 10:30 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 7 am–9 pm Sun Las Margaritas $ 10 E. Southampton Drive 573-442-7500 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun–

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Mi Tierra 2513 Old 63 S. 573-214-0072 Hours: 10 am–10pm Mon– Thurs, 10 am–10:30 pm Fri–Sat, 10 am–9 pm Sun Pancheros Mexican Grill $ 421 N. Stadium Blvd.

573-445-3096 www.pancheros.com Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant $  3306 W. Broadway Business Park 573-445-2946 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Taqueria El Rodeo $  805 E. Nifong Blvd.

573-875-8048 Hours: 9:30 am–10 pm daily

lll pizza Angelo’s Pizza and Steak House $_( 4107 S. Providence Road 573-443-6100 www.angelospizza andsteak.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, 11 am–9 pm Sun Arris’ Pizza $–$$$ _  ( 1020 E. Green Meadows Road 573-441-1199 www.arrispizzaonline.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon–Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat,11 am–10 pm Sun Brooklyn Pizzeria $ 909 Cherry St. 573-449-2768 Hours: 11am–12am Sun– Thurs, 11am–2am Fri–Sat G&D Pizzaria $–$$$ _  2101 W. Broadway 573-445-8336 gdpizzasteak.com Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Sat, Closed Sun George’s Pizza and Steakhouse $–$$ 5695 Clark Lane 573-214-2080 Hours: 11 am–10 pm daily Gumby’s Pizza & Wings 1201 E. Broadway 573-874-8629, www.gumbyspizza.com www.gumbyscolumbia.com Hours: 10:30 am–2 am Mon–Wed, 10:30 am– 3 am Thurs–Sat, 10:30 am– midnight Sun Kostaki’s Pizzeria $$$  www.kostakispizzeria.com 2101 Corona Road #105 573-446-7779 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Mon– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat, Closed Sun 3412 Grindstone Parkway 573-446-7779 Hours: 4–10 pm Mon–Wed, 4–11 pm Thurs, 4 pm– midnight Fri, 10 am–midnight Sat, noon–10 pm Sun

Pickleman’s Gourmet Café $–$$ www.picklemans.com 2513 Old 63 S. 573-886-2300 Hours: 10 am–2 am daily 1106 E. Broadway 573-875-2400 Hours: 10 am–2 am Sun– Wed, 10 am–2:30 am Thurs–Sat 3103 W. Broadway, Suite 105 573-875-0400 Hours: 10 am–10 pm Shakespeare’s Pizza $–$$ _ www.shakespeares.com 227 S. Ninth St. 573-449-2454 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–1:30 am Fri–Sat 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Court #E 573-447-1202 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat 3911 Peachtree Drive 573-447-7435 Hours: 11 am–10 pm Sun– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat Southside Pizza & Pub $–$$ 3908 Peachtree Drive 573-256-4221 www.southsidepizza andpub.com Hours: 3 pm–1:30 am Mon–Fri, 11 am–1:30 am Sat, 11 am–midnight Sun Tony’s Pizza Palace $  416 E. Walnut St. 573-442-3188 Hours: 11 am–2 pm Mon– Fri,4 pm–11 pm Mon–Thurs, 4 pm–12:30 am Fri–Sat, 4 pm–9 pm Sun

lll southern & homestyle Dexter’s Broaster Chicken $ 711 Vandiver, Suite A 573- 447-7259 Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm, Mon–Sun Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen $–$$$    214 Stadium Blvd.

573-443-5299 www.jazzkitchens.com Hours: 11 am–9 pm Sun– Mon,11 am–10 pm Tues– Thurs, 11 am–11 pm Fri–Sat JJ’s Cafe $ (_ 600 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-4773 www.jjscafe.net Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm daily Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken 2316 Paris Road 573-474-5337 2200 W. Ash St., Suite 102 573-445-6650 www.showmelees.com Hours: 10 am–9 pm Sun–Thurs, 10 am–10 pm Fri–Sat Midway Family Restaurant 6401 Highway 40 W. 573-445-6542 www.midwayexpo.com Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Perche Creek Café $  6751 Highway 40 W. 573-446-7400 Hours: 6 am–2 pm Mon–Sat, 7 am–Noon Sun Zaxby’s $–$$ www.zaxbys.com 1411 Cinnamon Hill Lane 573-442-2525 Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat 3922 S. Providence Road 573-447-8500 Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm Sun–Thurs, 10:30 am–11 pm Fri–Sat v

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You can find these funky socks at Woody’s Gentlemen’s Clothiers

The groom and his groomsmen are typically restricted to a shirt and monochromatic suit or tuxedo for the wedding. While they may not want to stand at the altar in head-to-toe tie-dye, consider the outfit’s less-visible details an opportunity to incorporate color or pattern. Give your groom and groomsmen the freedom to choose their socks. Socks are a fantastic way to personalize each outfit, and gives the guys an excuse for a dynamic photo op with personality.

— MORGAN McCARTY

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a wedding story l BY ANITA NEAL HARRISON

Jill Paul & Brent Moore Married December 31, 2013

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ill Paul was working one Saturday evening in March 2008 when she received a text from Brent Moore– aka “Doc” of MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct– inviting her to join him for a night out. The two had been seeing each other out and about quite a bit since meeting through friends the summer before, but this was the first request for a date. At first, Jill declined. She was working because she’s an accountant and it was tax season, but Brent didn’t accept her excuse.

“He texted back, ‘You can’t work; it’s Easter Eve,’ ” Jill says. “I decided that was pretty clever, so I met him and some friends out for a few drinks.”

Brent and Jill hit it off. He was in his late 30s and a definitive bachelor — never married — while Jill was a working mom with two sons.

“It really didn’t seem like a good match for either of us at the time, but we enjoyed each other’s company, and the rest fell into place with time,” Jill says.

Brent proposed on his birthday, Nov. 27, 2012. He canceled his bowling night to surprise Jill at home with a ring and dinner plans for Murry’s. Their first dinner together also had been at Murry’s.

Brent and Jill were wed in a 4 p.m. ceremony on New Year’s Eve 2013. But technically, their anniversary is Jan. 1, 2014.

“We didn’t formally sign the marriage license until after midnight on Jan. 1, 2014,” Jill explains. “I am a CPA, and this was a better option for us for tax purposes.

Yes, everything is calculation!”

The ceremony took place at A.P. Green Chapel on the University of Missouri campus. It was a simple, intimate

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ceremony with no bridesmaids or groomsmen. Guests were limited to 65 friends and family; a friend of the groom, the Rev. Woody Crosthwaite, served as the officiant.

Jill wore a floor-length, A-line ivory satin gown with a halter top and diagonal pleating that gathered at a beaded embellishment on her hip. She added a fur stole for warmth and wore an elbow-length veil over her hair, arranged in an updo.

Brent wore a black suit with a white dress shirt and no tie.

Jill’s two sons, who were 12 and 14 at the time, walked their mother down the aisle and stood up with the couple.

“We like to say they didn’t give me away, but they agreed to share me with Brent!” Jill says.

After the ceremony, a cocktail hour and formal dinner took place for wedding guests at the Central Missouri Events Center. White sheer drapes partitioned off the reception space, and more white drapes softened the ceiling. Silvery-purple lighting infused the room and lit up a glass-front bar.

White floor-length tablecloths covered the dinner tables, topped

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with silver pin-tuck overlays; silver tiebacks accented the whitedraped chairs. Large glass cylinders on the tables held floating candles and reflected the room’s vibrant lighting.

The room also held several white-draped pub tables, accented with rhinestone runners. White faux-leather sectionals placed on both sides of the room allowed people to sit, chat and watch the dance floor.

Instead of a traditional wedding cake, Jill and Brent served sheet cakes a family friend made using Brent’s mother’s recipe.

After dinner, the atmosphere transitioned from formal to fun.

“At 7:30 p.m., we ‘opened the floodgates’ to the remainder of our friends and family for a large celebration and New Year’s Eve party,” Jill says.

A highlight for many guests was the Crown Royal fountain.

“We literally ran Crown Royal through a champagne fountain,” Jill says. “My brother built it so that it would actually run through a chilling system before flowing through the fountain.”

Other memorable touches included the toast Jill’s 14-year-old

son gave before dinner, the couple’s first dance — which featured “interruptions” from both of Jill’s sons — and, of course, the countdown to midnight.

“At 12:01 on Jan. 1, 2014, after a toast of champagne and a kiss, we signed the marriage license,” Jill says.

“A highlight was having the boys sign as witnesses. They thought they were pretty important!”

Brent and Jill took a five-day honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where they stayed in a suite on the ocean.

Today, they continue to make their home in Columbia. Jill owns CFO2GO, a small-business accounting and consulting company. Brent is co-owner of MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct, located in Columbia and St. Louis.

Jill is the daughter of Jan Arnold and Steve Colbert of Columbia, and Mark and Teresa Paul of Ashland.

Brent is the son of Bonnie and Morrie Crews of Mexico, Mo., and Bob and Jan Moore, also of Mexico.

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Brigitte Bieniek & Michael Faddoul

Married April 20, 2013

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ichael Faddoul had a big problem.

He was supposed to be on his way to a first date with Brigitte Bieniek; instead, he was sitting on the side of the road with a broken-down car. He was an hour from his home in Kansas City, and the date was in Jefferson City, another hour and a half away.

Not knowing what else to do, Michael called his dad. His father was on his own date in Jefferson City — one of the first dates he had with the woman who is now his fiancée — but he still agreed to help his son.

Nervously, Michael called Brigitte, whom he’d met online, to tell her he’d be late. She told him not to worry about it, and the two of them had a good time later that evening watching Shea and Silverstreak.

That was in November 2010, and by the time the holidays ended, both Michael and Brigitte realized they were falling in love.

The following November, Brigitte and Michael went to Brigitte’s mother’s house for an early Thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, Brigitte went to the kitchen to help with dessert. When she returned, everyone was watching her and soon laughing.

“Michael had placed the ring on my place mat,” Brigitte says. “I did not notice it and was very confused until Michael got on one knee and proposed.”

Brigitte and Michael were wed on April 20, 2013, at the Columbia Country Club. The Rev. Andy Oeth of Centerpoint Church officiated.

The ceremony took place in the banquet room, where tall windows presented panoramic views of the golf course. The room twinkled with a white curtain placed in front of the fireplace as lights behind the curtain gave it a golden glow. Guests were seated in white chairs, divided by a white runner the length of the aisle. Two tall metal trees framed the couple and enhanced the room’s romance with dozens of hanging candles. Special room lighting added a soft pink hue.

Brigitte wore a strapless, modified A-line gown with sweetheart neckline and pleated empire bodice. White feathers

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covered the top of the bodice, with a crystal embellishment just below the bust. The fitted pleating continued down to below her hips, where the A-line skirt began its flare. Buttons ran down the back.

Brigitte wore her hair in a sideswept updo, a long tulle veil tucked in the back. She accessorized with chunky sparkling earrings and bracelets, and carried a pink and ivory bouquet.

The bridesmaids wore dresses of their own choosing in soft pink hues.

“It could be as short or as long as they wanted as long as it was ‘them,’ ” Brigitte says. “I chose these ladies for a reason; I was not about to make them conform.”

The bridesmaids carried bouquets similar to the bride’s but with some light green blooms in the mix.

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Michael wore a charcoal tuxedo with a charcoal vest, white tie and pink boutonniere.

The groomsmen wore the same charcoal tuxedo without the jacket, accented with black ties and green and pink boutonnieres.

The ceremony celebrated the couple’s love, friends and family with many personalized elements. Michael and Brigitte’s grandparents walked down the aisle as guests of honor.

Michael and Brigitte’s mothers walked together, and then their fathers did the same.

A poignant moment came as the couple honored a bridesmaid who had passed away in September 2012. One of the groomsmen carried a lantern down the aisle in her memory.

Brigitte walked herself down the aisle, which was fitting because “I seem to march to my

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own drum anyway,” she says. Instead of traditional music, The Piano Guys’ rendition of “A Thousand Years” played.

The bride’s brothers read poems and stories encouraging living life on purpose, and the minister quoted nontraditional Scripture verses during the ceremony.

After Michael and Brigitte’s first kiss as husband and wife, they and their attendants danced down the aisle.

The reception also took place in the banquet room at the Columbia Country Club. Tables and chairs were covered in white; centerpieces featured iron trees with candles hanging from their branches.

As the room was made ready for dinner, guests mingled in the bar area and on the covered patio. After dinner, it was time to let loose and dance. A special touch included Shea and Silverstreak serving as the band. Their lively performance got the room up and dancing.

“Anybody who was there that night would say it was one hell of a good time!”

Brigitte says.

Michael and Brigitte spent their weeklong honeymoon in St. Louis, where they caught a Blues hockey game, went to a rock-climbing gym, took a Budweiser tour, enjoyed a trivia night with friends, went to Bailey’s Chocolate Bar and gambled at the casinos.

Today, the couple makes their home in Gainesville, Fla. Michael is in the physician’s assistant program at the University of Florida, and Brigitte is a stay-at-home mom to their son, Zander, born in February.

Brigitte is the daughter of Catherine Bieniek of Hannibal and Christopher Bieniek of Monroe City, and Michael is the son of Emad Faddoul of Holts Summit and Pamela Breton of Jefferson City.

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Braving The Bow Tie

Learn how to tie a bow tie with our exclusive video tutorial, available now at www.InsideColumbia.net.

Some classics never go out of style.

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s the big day draws near, don’t let the groom’s outfit fall by the wayside. A bow tie is a classic staple that can be worn for both formal and informal occasions.

If the wedding is “black tie” attire, a bow tie is the most suitable option. After all, it has been the intended choice of neckwear to accompany the tuxedo since its conception in the 19th century. Over the past few decades, however, there has been a movement to redefine the bow tie to fit more than those formal occasions. The bow tie has transformed to an appropriate accessory in some of the most casual wedding settings.

Mike Seipp, store manager of the local Men’s Wearhouse, says bow ties have been gaining popularity within the past couple of years. “Each year has just

grown and grown and grown,” Seipp says. “This year we had to get our own special rack for them.”

There are two main types of bow tie styles: the thistle (or butterfly) and the batwing. Each is shaped a bit differently; choice depends on the wearer’s preference and build.

The thistle cut is the more popular style. Once tied, it takes the shape of a butterfly and can be worn both casually and formally. The batwing style is much narrower than the butterfly. Its slim design takes a shape similar to the end of a cricket bat and suits men with narrower faces and small collar sizes.

Bow ties have also evolved to embrace distinct patterns and colors.

“There are all sorts of different styles,” Seipp says. “Solids are typically more formal, but there are plenty of people doing simple patterns for their event.”

It’s important to remember the bow tie’s counterpart: the handkerchief. “It’s really almost pointless to have a bowtie without a handkerchief,” Seipp says.

“The two kind of go hand-in-hand.”

Handkerchiefs are a good way to add a bit of color to your tuxedo and bring the color theme together.

Many men are afraid they can’t pull off the bow-tie look, but it is as simple as going to the store and trying on one.

“We’ve sold bow ties to a lot of people who weren’t even looking for one,” Seipp says. “We just tie one on them and they fall in love with it. You sort of have to own it.”

Whichever style you choose, the bow tie is a timeless classic that is sure to send the message that you are celebrating something special. With many stars and classic icons sporting the bow tie look, you’ll be in good company.

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Joyful Occasions Mid-Missouri brides and grooms share their happy news.

Miranda Chapin and Harris Giger will marry Sept. 27 at the residence of Rob and Sarah Hill in Columbia. Miranda is the daughter of Randy Chapin of Clarence and Linda Chapin of Shelbina. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2012 with a degree in business administration and currently works as the foundation outreach coordinator for the Veterans United Foundation in Columbia.

Harris is the son of Harris and Vickey Giger of St. Charles. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2005 with a degree in history and currently works as a senior loan officer for Veterans United Home Loans.

Annie Sjurson and Keenan Simon will marry on Sept. 27 at Arend’s Acres in Sturgeon. Annie is the daughter of Jim and Kris Sjurson of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and in 2011 with a Master of Science in education: learning, teaching and curriculum. Annie currently works as a first-grade teacher at Shepard Boulevard Elementary School. Keenan is the son of John Simon and Helen Kelly of Columbia. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. Keenan currently works as a civil designer for the engineering firm Trabue, Hansen and Hinshaw.

Christine Bildner and Dakotah McQuay were married on Oct. 26 at Broadway Christian Church. Christine is the daughter of Carl and Judy Bildner of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Christine is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in health administration and informatics at the University of Missouri and expects to graduate in December 2015. She currently works as a registered nurse at the University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Dakotah is the son of Randy and Lisa McQuay of Cameron.

He graduated from Columbia College in 2013 with a degree in computer science and currently is a general merchandise employee at Hy-Vee in Columbia.

Kathryn Epple and Dillan Henke will marry on Sept. 6 in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus.

Kathryn is the daughter of Anne E. Rosetti of Hawaii and Robert W. Epple of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a degree in communication, and from the University of Albany in 2011 with a Master of Arts in health communication.

Kathryn currently works as a business development and marketing representative in St. Louis. Dillan is the son of Jerry and Mary Ann Henke of Columbia. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and in 2011 with a master’s degree in accountancy. Dillan currently works as a senior tax accountant for GrayBar in St. Louis.

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Would you like to see your wedding featured in Inside Columbia?

Ask your photographer to send us a CD with 15 to 20 high-resolution photos from your wedding and reception, accompanied by a note that includes the bride and groom’s contact information.

If your wedding is chosen for a feature, you will be contacted by a reporter who will interview you for the story.

Photo disks will only be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped mailer. Mail the photo disk to Editor, Inside Columbia, 47 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.

Kayla Long and Cole Hildebrand will marry on Sept. 6 at Steinman Banquet Hall in Mexico, Mo. Kayla is the daughter of Ginger and Jack Hand of Farmington, and Rodney Long of Hillsboro. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2010 with a degree in elementary education and currently works as a first-grade teacher in Mexico Public Schools. Cole is the son of Jim and DeDe Hildebrand of Mexico. A 2003 graduate of Mexico High School, he attended Moberly Area Community College. Cole currently leads the receiving department at Dawn Foods in Mexico.

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Assistance League® of Mid-Missouri 20th Anniversary Celebration On May 14, members of Assistance League® of Mid-Missouri celebrated 20 years of service to the Columbia community with a special event in the Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens College campus. The evening’s highlight was a showing of a video telling the story of Assistance League from dream to reality featuring the people and programs that have made a difference in many lives in the Columbia community. Members happily shared memories of accomplishments and successes while enjoying a buffet dinner and special entertainment.

Marilyn Hoecker, Debby Cook and Sondra Flaker

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Ruth Thompson, Karen Watts, Linda Schadt and June Allendorf

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Stephanne Walker, Stephanie Driskill and Sandy Happ

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Past Presidents Marilyn Starwalt and Laurie Diggs

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2014 Boone County Chapter Spring Fling For many years, the Boone County Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association has held an annual celebration to cap off the year’s successes by treating local alumni to an evening of food, drink and music! Here are photos of some of the 300 people who attended this year’s soirée!

Mary Stixrud and Manal Salim

Les and Ann Borgmeyer

Mike Trial and Yolanda Ciolli

Lindsey Robinson and Kellen David

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Gary Tatlow, Carol Smith, Darlene Johnson and Gary Smith

Mary Stixrud and Jerry Kronk

Leslie Palmer and Rich Anderson

Linda Cooperstock and Gary Uppinghouse

Chris, Langston, Lauren and LeAnn Stroupe

MaryAnn and Dave Holsinger

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Visit our online gallery @ www.InsideColumbia.net.

Columbia College Langford Gift Announcement Columbia College celebrated an $111,000 gift from Barry Langford, assistant professor of criminal justice. Langford’s gift will support the Tradition Meets Tomorrow campaign by funding the Mock Trial Award, as well as scholarships for criminal justice and forensic science students. The event also marked the first public appearance by new Columbia College president Scott Dalrymple.

Scott Dalrymple and Barry Langford

Brad Stagg, Lynne Stuver Baker, Scott Dalrymple, Barry Langford, Judy Cunningham, Terry Smith, Mitchell Humphreys, Janet Wright and Jerry Daugherty

Dan Scotten and John Yonker

Melissa Montgomery Carberry, Dale Coe Simons and Susan Davis

Ethan Sellers, Brittany Candler, Ross Bridges, Barry Langford, Jared Vessell, Rachel Payton and Jennifer Lampkins

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Melissa Montgomery Carberry and June Hurdle

Judy Cunningham, Anita Abbott Timmons and Jolene Schulz

Brad Stagg, Janet Wright, Mitchell Humphreys and Judy Cunningham photos by Kaci Smart

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Little Black Dress Gala True North’s fifth annual Little Black Dress gala took place April 25 at Joe Machens Toyota Scion. More than 500 ladies dressed in their elegant “little black dresses” enjoyed delicious appetizers compliments of Grand Cru; Little Black Dress Wine compliments of Glazers Distributing and Little Black Dress Wine Co.; and delighted in an eye-catching fashion show with fashions from My Sister’s Circus, Elly’s Couture and Anne Farrow, personal stylist with J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier. More than 40 door prizes were given away and eight lucky ladies went home with extravagant raffle items they won.

Linda Berent, Kat Cunningham, Angela Tennison

True North Board of Directors back row: Linda Okamura, Lee Russell, Frankie Minor, Kelly Poor, Mary Jo Henry, Megan Toalson, Executive Director Barbara Hodges Front row: Hannia Burke-Agüero, Linda Bennett, Laura Crouch, Kathi Betz, Kate Grant

Charlene Jayamanne, Cricket Dunn, Laura Crouch, Sharon Ginsburg, Mary Ann Scheneman

Kennedy Calton, Maggie Brenizer, Missy Martinette, Shauna Henson, Wendy Howe

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Kate Grant, Meredith Hoenes, Chris Kellogg

Jo Ann Wilson, Brenda Dolan, Catherine Volmert, Mary Baker, Antoinette Burton, Nancy Galloway, Pamela Huffstutter, Darlene Johnson, Molly Wolfe

Lara Florea, Lisa Kent, Ashten Travis, Jentry Mills, Lisa Acton, Laura Brown, Dawn Stephens, Stephanie Wolf (all with Wilson’s Fitness Centers) Photos by Pura Vida Photos

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by l.g. patterson @picturelg

As a photographer, I have access to some unique points of view in the community. Here is one of them, in A New View.

Assignment: Stewart Park story

The Location: John A. Stewart Park

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hether it’s a house, an event or an outdoor space, I like to take a stroll through the place to see the site before I document it with a camera. Walking through John A. Stewart Park, I followed the creek through the old trees while enjoying the canopy of the quaint little park. I stumbled upon something unique — literally — when I tripped over an odd, stalagmite-shaped wood protrusion from the ground. As I looked around, I noticed a lot of what looked like short, stubby trees covered with bark but with no leaves. It was almost like the terrain of another planet. I’m not sure what causes this phenomenon, but it was a pretty cool sight.

That’s the part of my job I enjoy the most, stumbling onto unexpected things. Even if I fall down.

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Joe Machens Toyota Scion........................................ 7

State Farm Cheryl Kelly & Phyllis Nichols.......... 107

Joe Machens Volkswagen of Columbia.................. 6

Stephen Rust Design Studio.................................... 61

Joplin Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.................. 125

Stifel Nicolaus.......................................................... 123

Kliethermes Homes & Remodeling..................... 135

St. Louis Resurfacing................................................ 67

Landmark Bank.......................................................... 19

Tallulahs.................................................................... 125

Las Margaritas.......................................................... 112

The Callaway Bank........................................ 38,39,69

Les Bourgeois Vineyards........................................ 147

The Dapper Don of Alley A..................................... 21

Lizzi & Rocco’s........................................................... 61

The District................................................................. 21

Columbia Entertainment Company....................... 35 Columbia Eye Consultants Optometry................ 119 Columbia Landcare.................................................. 29 Commerce Bank.......................................................... 5 COMO Connect......................................................... 22 Concannon Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa......... 53 Copeland Law Firm................................................ 109 Courtyard Marriott.................................................. 119 Creative Ice Designs............................................... 129 Creative Surroundings............................................ 24 D&H Pharmacy.......................................................... 15 D&M Sound................................................................ 31 Despain Cayce Dermatology & Medical Spa..... 49 Downtown Appliance............................................. 148 Dr. Shelley Lyle......................................................... 123 Edward Jones....................................................... 58,59 First Midwest Bank................................................... 57

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Macadoodles............................................................. 33

The Fitness Company............................................... 16

Major Interiors.......................................................... 47

Treats Unleashed..................................................... 47

Makes Scents........................................................... 123

TrueSon Exteriors.................................................... 145

MFA Oil...................................................................... 99

Twaddle Orthodontics............................................. 73

Mike McGlasson State Farm................................... 37

University of Missouri Health Care.................... 2,51

Miller, Bales & Cunningham.................................. 143

Waddell & Reed......................................................... 18

Missouri Cancer Associates.................................. 141

Water Tower Place................................................... 65

Missouri Ear, Nose & Throat................................... 18

William Woods University..................................... 36

Moresource, Inc........................................................ 63

Wilson’s Fitness....................................................... 120

MO-X......................................................................... 105

Woody’s Gentlemen’s Clothiers........................... 62

Mustard Seed Fair Trade.......................................... 21

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Town & Gown Reaches A New Peak

his year, the University of Missouri celebrates its 175th anniversary. The first public institution of higher education west of the Mississippi River got its start, in part, from the toil of 900 Boone Countians who shared a common vision and ambitious goal of bringing scholarly endeavors to Columbia.

Few could have imagined the eventual impact of this institution with breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture and technology.

The founders most likely did not have grand visions of this university producing such a vast array of captains of industry, political figures, authors, entertainers and other American icons.

The goal was simply to make Columbia and Boone County a better place to live by providing its citizens with educational opportunities. No doubt, the founders would be proud of the university and what it has become.

For nearly two centuries, Columbia has grown and prospered because of the success of the university. One might safely assume that a sleepy little town in rural Missouri would have incompatible interests with a thriving academic center teeming with tens of thousands of young adults nine months of the year. Yet the two entities have found a way to peacefully coexist through good times and bad. Columbia would not be what it is today without the University of Missouri flagship campus. In like manner, the University of Missouri would not be the institution it is today without the city it calls home.

Inside Columbia magazine recently hosted a group of local business and civic leaders for a discussion of community issues. One of the topics covered at this luncheon was the current state of affairs at the University of Missouri. There was universal agreement among this group that “town and gown” relationships in Columbia have never been stronger than they are now. That’s a bold statement when you consider the topnotch caliber of the leaders who have led both entities over the years.

It’s also a well-deserved and fitting compliment for the university’s current leadership.

To their credit, University President Tim Wolfe and MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin recognize the role that a healthy

“The potential that exists in transferring technology from the academic lab to local startup business is more than promising for the community.”

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community plays in the success of a university. In their relatively short tenures, both have made magnanimous gestures to connect and engage with the citizens of Columbia.

Granted, Columbia is Tim Wolfe’s hometown, but it’s still clear that neither of these gentlemen is simply passing through on the way to bigger and better things. Both share a genuine interest in making Columbia a better place to live, work and do business.

Tim Wolfe brings the experience of a successful CEO from the business world. While giving strong support to the academic mission of the university, he holds his colleagues to a higher standard of excellence using performance-based funding and real-world metrics to measure results. His matterof-fact approach is effective and the relationships he is building will pay dividends for years to come. Wolfe has a masterful way of balancing the sometimes divergent interests of both the Missouri General Assembly and the businesses that eventually will be hiring Missouri graduates.

Although he might object to this characterization, R. Bowen Loftin is a charismatic leader. Decisive and insightful, Loftin has been able to forge effective relationships with the Mizzou student body and local community leaders. He understands the holistic effect of every decision he makes. In addition to scholarly credentials, his charm and demeanor impresses donors, politicians and business leaders alike. Mizzou could not have made a better hire.

What I appreciate most about Wolfe and Loftin is their shared vision for the university and for Columbia. Their individual styles and attributes complement each other, which will be critical in helping them achieve their ambitious agendas. They have the ability to divide and conquer or they can tag-team for maximum efficiency.

Columbia has much to gain from strong leadership at the university. Admittedly, there have been times in our history when the gears of our economic engine were not turning in the same direction. This is not one of those times. The potential that exists in transferring technology from the academic lab to local startup business is more than promising for the community. The opportunity to grow the university’s influence around the state also benefits this city.

Serving the citizens of Missouri for 175 years is a great accomplishment and a significant milestone. Let us use this occasion to celebrate the bond our community shares with this great institution. Happy birthday, Mizzou!

Fred Parry, Publisher fred@insidecolumbia.net

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