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Volume 9, Issue 2

Columbia Opera House Share Your Knowledge Of This Downtown Columbia Landmark

Plane Amazing The Memorial Day Weekend Air Show

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Collecting Culture Nikki And Aaron Krawitz Support The Arts Worldwide

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Prime Time Can’t Miss Events For May

20. Lots Of Laughs A Look Back At Comic Marty Allen 22. Tell Me About It Get Angel’s Relationship Advice 24.

Rocheport Romance One Couple’s Love Of A Small Town

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Fun & Games Sudoku, Tiger Vision & More

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Wedding Bliss Readers Share Their Special Day

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Giving Chase Two Dogs Help Keep Columbia Parks Geese Free

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Recipe Box Sweeten Your Spring With These Desserts

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Columbia Confidential Publisher Fred Parry Takes On The Issues Columbians Are Talking About

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Welcome

Retirees Loving Life Inside this issue we take an inside look at a few Boone County residents who are loving retirement and are following their hearts to do exactly what they have dreamed of doing in their retirement years. If you have ever been to the quiet, tree-lined town of Rocheport, you’ve probably run into either John Zondca or Diane Dunn. John is the mayor of Rocheport and Diane runs several small businesses, including the gift and home decor store, Stockton Mercantile. The store, which previously belonged to her grandmother, was known as Granny’s Antiques. After retiring from her insurance job in June, Diane runs the gift store full time. Her husband John manages the Rocheport General Store and Cafe, a family-style restaurant he's owned for the past seven years. Recently, the Friends of Rocheport named the couple Citizens of the Year. We’re profiling another couple that has been devoted the Columbia community in a similar fashion. Nikki and Aaron Krawitz have been engaged in the arts and education community for decades. Nikki, who recently retired as the CFO of the University of Missouri system, conducts workshops for colleges across the country, helping them become more financially stable. An MU professor emeritus, Aaron stays active in community theater, the city’s Commission on Cultural Affairs and is a musician. And, of course, they bring culture beyond Columbia into their lives by traveling. You’ll enjoy getting a glimpse of the wonderful artwork they have collected through their travels abroad. Don’t miss another well-written article about Columbia’s goose dogs, Dulce and Belle. These two dogs work hard to keep city parks free of wild Canadian geese and the droppings they leave behind. I’m told they are beloved throughout the city for keeping parks clean. There are many other interesting articles to read in this month’s issue of Prime, including the celebrity column Tinseltown Talks, The Record Cabinet, Wedding’s To Remember, Angel’s advice column and May’s calendar of events. You’ll also discover delicious recipes and a number of games to play. As always, let us know what you think about this issue. We’d love to hear from you.

staff Publisher Fred Parry Associate Publisher & Managing Editor Melody Garnett Parry Chief Executive Officer Cathy Atkins Copy Editor Brett Dufur Editorial Assistant Peg Gill Graphic Designer Shelby Finch Trever Griswold Joe Waner Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Operations Manager Adam Brietzke Marketing Representatives Matt Melton Marketing Intern Marché Hill Bailey Warlen Marketing Assistant Paxton Jobe Business Manager Becky James Distribution Associates Steve Leible, Annie Leible

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Contributing Writers Peg Gill, Pamela Ingram, Angel Donnette Robertson, Nick Thomas, Jack Wax

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Yesteryear

LOOKING BACK AT BOONE COUNTY COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE

The photo to the right is the Columbia Opera House, also later known as the Columbia Theatre. It was built by Josiah W. Stone. According to “The Writing of North Todd Gentry,” it featured 1,100 seats for "theatrical entertainments, musical comedies, moving picture shows...and political speaking.” The building would later see its top stories destroyed by fire. At one time it was the home of Tiger Laundry. Can you guess what business is standing at that location today? Do you know the address of this photo? For this month’s contest, answer one of the questions above on the Boone County Historical Facebook page at facebook.com/boonehistory or the Prime Facebook page at facebook.com/ PrimeMagazineOnline/ or email us at prime@ insidecolumbia.net to submit your guess. What do you win? Bragging rights, of course, and the chance to have your response listed in the next issue. v

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Last Month’s Answer: In our April issue of Prime, we asked readers to identify the location of the Columbia Automobile Co., and what stands there today. In 1910, the Columbia Automobile Co. was located at 108-112 S. Ninth St. This photo shows the city’s first automobile dealership and garage. Fred Niedermeyer was the owner. In 1936, a Piggly Wiggly Grocery opened there and then later it became Rome restaurant. The street numbers were probably adjusted at some point and the space is now the site of the Lofts by Beals on Ninth building that houses Harold's Doughnuts. In 1916, the Hall Theatre would be built just to the left of the Columbia Automobile Company.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Community Events

A High-Flying Salute Annual air show honors veterans.

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Every year, thousands of people from Columbia and the surrounding area head to Columbia Regional Airport for the free twoday air show over Memorial Day weekend, a key component in a six-day celebration that includes a wreath-laying ceremony and a big parade. Attendees thrill to the breathtaking aerial performances, explore the vast variety of aircraft on display, and are moved by the “Salute to the Nation” ceremony. But not everyone knows the history of the show or its higher purpose. The air show originated in 1989 with Columbian Mary McCleary Posner. She conceived it in response to a directive from her father, a World War I veteran. He told her that she was able to enjoy a successful corporate career because very brave men and women had risked their lives to give her the freedom to do so, and if she could ever figure out a way to say, “Thank you,” she should. Her answer was to create the nonprofit Memorial Day Weekend Salute To Veteran’s Celebration Corporation. Its objectives were five-fold: 1. To recognize, honor and thank all veterans of the Armed Services of the United States of America, past and present, who have served their country, both living and dead. 2. To organize parades, air shows, static displays and any similar type activity to recognize the aforementioned veterans, particularly the holding of such events on the day designated by Congress as “Memorial Day” and the weekend thereof. 3. To conduct educational programs, seminars, dinners, events and meetings to recognize and honor veterans. 4. To raise funds for the above purposes and to spend those funds in the furtherance of the above-mentioned purposes. 5. To construct permanent memorials in various public and private places to recognize veterans as set forth above. This is the air show’s 29th year, and it’s grown dramatically since drawing its first crowd of 2,000. Today, Posner regularly fields calls from people in the military who want to participate.

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“This is quite frankly going to be the biggest one we’ve ever done,” she says. “It’s big because everyone knows about us and they want to come. We’re very specific. We’re all military, solely to honor and remember veterans. It’s the only one of its kind in the United States that’s free with no admission fee and no parking fee.” The 2017 air show will see a host of new attractions, including the USA Black Daggers Parachute team, a 1948 AD-1 Skyrider, the United States Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Tac Demo team, a Vietnam-era Huey Helicopter and an USAF T-6 Texan II flown in from Laughlin Air Force Base by two former MU Air Force ROTC cadets.

Concession tents and a medical tent will be set up, and attendees can bring in lawn chairs or blankets, as well as strollers. No baby carriages, coolers, dogs or alcohol are permitted. Posner strongly encourages visitors to take advantage of the bus service that will be available, since parking at the airport is severely limited due to construction. (Handicapped parking will be available.) The buses will charge a nominal fee and will run from the Jefferson City airport and the Trowbridge parking lot near the MU Veterinary Hospital. The air show runs Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Learn more at www.salute.org. v

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Life, Culture And Art For Nikki And Aaron Krawitz By Rebecca French Smith â&#x20AC;¢ Photos by L.G. Patterson

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Nikki and Aaron stand in front of a large acrylic painting by Canadian artist David Bolduc, who recently passed away. It was painted in the 1970s.

atalie “Nikki” and Aaron Krawitz’s Columbia home has the same feel as others in its neighborhood — manicured yard and a nice front porch on a quiet cul de sac. It’s what’s inside that changes the view when you walk through the door. An extensive art collection draws the eye from wall to surface to wall with stunning colors and textures, and when Nikki and Aaron start talking about the art in their home, their faces light up. For each piece, they know the artist’s name, where they bought the piece and in many cases, artistic details about the medium. They speak about the artists whose work is an integral part of their home as if they are close friends. Some are. At the very least, they have left an indelible impression on the Krawitzes. It’s clear as they speak, they have a strong connection to each piece. Nikki points out a Ghanaian artist’s piece near the front door.

“I love that. I like it because I think it has a lot of depth to it,” she says. “If you look at it, you can see the multiple layers, and while it looks two-dimensional, it really has a three-dimensional quality. It’s got a lot of shimmering light in it.” From trips to Africa to New Zealand, Canada to Mexico, Peru to Argentina, Sweden to Australia and a host of countries in between, Nikki and Aaron have an affinity for folk art for both its aesthetics and its affordable nature. “We’ve never worried about will this piece of art go with our house, in large part, because we’re attracted to certain kinds of art, certain color. So it works. The art stands on it’s own. We've also never bought a piece of art for a particular space,” Nikki says. “We’re reaching a point where we keep saying we’re not going to buy any more but …” Aaron interrupts with another piece, “These are Swedish…”

Another Phase Of Life The Krawitzes’ appreciation for art has

developed over the 50 years they’ve been married. In the last decade or so, they’ve had more time to devote to their passions. As a retired University of Missouri system chief financial officer and an MU professor emeritus in mechanical and aerospace engineering, Nikki and Aaron appreciate problem solving and order, but also the nuances of the arts and culture. Nikki is still involved in higher education. As a consultant for institutions and organizations, she imparts her knowledge and experience through workshops and classes across the country and by working with colleges and universities to meet financial challenges. “At the end, I can go home,” she says, “and hopefully have put them on a path to financial sustainability. “It’s another phase in my life. I like to be busy. I like to give back to the community in different ways, and then I like to also do the things that I enjoy.” Nikki serves on the Endowment Foundation Board at Stephens College and the Landmark Bank Board, among others. More recently, she’s added Prime Magazine May 2017

performed two different times. “It’s about modern art, but it’s mostly about relationships,” Aaron says. “Male relationships. Marvelous.” He is currently in rehearsal for “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at the Maplewood Barn Theater in late May and early June for which he'll play the harmonica. In between workshops and performances, they both keep moving. Regulars at Wilson’s Gym and the Katy Trail nearby, it’s all about staying active and involved.

Places In Between

This ceramic piece was commissioned by Nikki when Aaron performed in the Duck Variations play a few years ago with Addison Myers. In the play, two guys sit on a park bench talking about life and their conversations revolve around ducks. The artist is Laura Lloyd. the Ragtag Film and Media Society Board as chair of the finance committee, and the Hillel Foundation board on the Columbia campus to her schedule. Aaron agrees, “It’s a new phase of life, and it’s, for me, another phase of life. I can pursue things now that I couldn’t do before.” Like community

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theater. He started the acting gig late in life, he says. He’s been involved in Columbia community theater for more than 20 years, and serves as chair of the Columbia Commission on Cultural Affairs. His favorite role? It’s a threeman show called “Art," which he has

Bringing culture beyond Columbia into their lives, travel is a constant in Nikki and Aaron’s life together. Neither have a favorite place or an itch to return to a particular destination, they admit. Much of their travel has been of convenience — Canada to visit their son and his family, Mexico to visit Aaron’s sister, Argentina for a nephew’s wedding and France to visit old friends. “There hasn’t been a trip that I’ve taken that I haven’t loved,” Nikki says. Last fall she revisited Africa with three friends. She and Aaron had gone before, but this visit she had the opportunity to go river rafting on the Nile and hiking to see the mountain gorillas. Nikki is the more adventurous of the two, Aaron concedes with a smile as she tells a tale about taking micro gliders over Victoria Falls during a visit to Zambia. Sightseeing is one of three things they focus on when they travel, Aaron says, the other two being art, of course, and food. “When we travel, we plan out the food. The food part is really important,” he says. “We study the restaurant scene where we are, and we target certain restaurants that we go to. We don’t just walk down the street and say, ‘That looks interesting.’ ” Food further influences their diet after each trip, Nikki says, adding that trips to Turkey, Peru and Japan provided inspiration for her cooking when they returned. “I’ll go anywhere, and I’ll have a good time where ever I go,” Nikki says. “It’s sort of the same thing with cooking. I

like to try different things, and I really enjoy ethnic dishes more.”

Zeroing In Indeed, if Nikki and Aaron aren’t out supporting local theater or taking in live music, they can be found patronizing any number of locally owned restaurants, but the arts are prominent in much of what they do. "The arts and art advocacy is an important part of our lives. We are fortunate that there has been public support for the arts in the last few years. We hope it continues," Nikki says. Gesturing toward the pieces around him, Aaron says, “We really zero in on the art.” v

(Right)This white porcelain set is by Norleen Nosri, formerly of Columbia. Although the set is usable as a tea service, it also is symbolic as a teacher and students, or a community leader and citizens. (Below) Nikki and Aaron Krawitz and their 18-year-old cat Sonny.

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May 2017 May 3 - 5 The Stephens College Theatre Department presents “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at the Macklanburg Playhouse. You don’t want to miss this musical who-dunit where the audience determines the ending! This hilarious musical is loosely based on Charles Dickens’ famous unfinished novel. Presented as a “first night performance by The Music Hall Royale,” a troupe of decidedly hammy Victorian actors challenges the audience to vote directly to affect the play’s outcome. The audience votes for whomever they think murdered the unfortunate young Edwin Drood. $16 general, $8 student/senior; 7:30 p.m.; 100 Willis Ave.; 573-876-7199; www.stephens.edu

May 4 Bring a blanket or low lawn chair out to beautiful Stephens Lake Park for a free evening of music under the stars at a Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series concert. The night’s concert is Kids Night: Mid-Mo Magic Show/Babaloo Music and Fun. Concessions are available but carry-in food and drinks are allowed. Free; 6 p.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

May 1 Don’t miss the University Concert Series presentation of the Russian National Ballet Theater: “Swan Lake” at Jesse Auditorium. One of the most popular of all ballets, Tchaikovsky’s classic tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. The troupe’s stop in Columbia is one of many on their four-month coast-to-coast tour of the United States. From $25; 7 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

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Back by popular demand, the country’s preeminent professional children’s theater company returns to Columbia to stage an original musical adaptation featuring approximately 50 local children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “Peter and Wendy” in Jesse Auditorium. $15 adult, $10 child; 3 and 6 p.m.; MU campus; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org

The Stephens College Undergraduate Commencement takes place at the Missouri Theatre. Prior to the ceremony, graduates, faculty and staff parade from Senior Hall on the Stephens College campus down Locust Street to the Missouri Theatre. Free; 11 a.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-876-7213; www.stephens.edu

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May 6 - 7 Go wild on the Wild Bacon Wine Trail at seven winery stops on the Hermann wine trail. Enjoy fabulous bacon and wine pairings sure to please your palate. $30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; various Hermann wineries; 800-932-8687; www.hermannwinetrail.com

May 12 Bring a blanket and your family and enjoy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zootopia,â&#x20AC;? (PG) a Movies in the Park presentation, on the large, inflatable screen at Cosmo Park. Concessions are available and there are no rain dates. Sponsored by KPLA 101.5, Missouri Cares and Boone Electric Community Trust. Free; 8:30 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

May 12 - 14 The University of Missouri Commencement ceremony and related events take place over three days in various locations on the Mizzou campus. Each school/college graduates together. Most ceremonies take place at the Hearnes Center, Mizzou Arena or Jesse Auditorium. Tickets depend on the school/college; various times and locations; Mizzou campus; 573-882-7881; www.commencement.missouri.edu/may

May 13 The 15th annual Jay Dix Challenge to Cure 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run is a family event that supports a terrific local cause. The event offers three distances to choose from: a 5K walk, and 5K and 10K runs. Each is chip-timed and starts simultaneously from Flat Branch Park. The challenge is run in memory of the 16

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late Jay Dix – physician, former Boone County medical examiner and Columbia multisport member – to raise funds for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. 5K $30 early registration, $35 late, 10K $35 early registration, $40 late; 8:30 a.m.; Fourth and Locust Streets; www.challengetocure.com

May 13 - 14 Don’t miss Heritage Weekend at Douglass Park! It’s the unofficial opening of the park for the summer. Activities include balloons, table games for kids and adults, live music and family fun. Gospel in the Park will be featured on Saturday and Annette Driver will entertain on Sunday. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy your neighborhood park! Free; 4 to 8 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

May 14 - 20 Take part in the 16th annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week. You can try CoMO Connect free all week. There will be bike maintenance workshops, a special Mother’s Day Women’s Ride on Sunday, May 14; a Bikes & Brews event on Wednesday, May 17; Breakfast Station Day on Friday, May 19; and more. Free; various times and locations; 573-9999894; www.pednet.org

May 17 Enjoy entertainment for the whole family at Family Fun Fest: Kindness is Contagious at Cosmo Park. There’ll be activities, crafts, music, handsPrime Magazine May 2017

on learning, live entertainment, face painting, food trucks and more. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-874-7460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

May 18 The 11th annual Dancing With Missouri Stars takes place at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Several prominent members of the mid-Missouri community will be paired with Missouri Contemporary Ballet professionals to compete for the prestigious DWMS trophy. One dance couple will include a pro from the Ballroom Academy of Columbia. $20 adults, $15 students; 7 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.; 573-219-7134; www.missouricontemporaryballet.com

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May 22 The Blind Boone Concert Series presents pianist Audra Sergel and her jazz quartet at Montminy Gallery for an evening of jazz, Broadway, pops and original works. You can expect skilled guest vocalists. The program will also feature a 5-to-10 minute opening by a young, local pianist. Young guest artists are usually between the ages of 5 and 14. $20 adults, $10 children under 14; 7 p.m.; 3801 Ponderosa St.; 573-443-8936, ext. 310; www.boonehistory.org

music fest along the Katy Trail from Flat Branch Park to Kemper Park in Boonville. Enjoy the scenic views as you ride on crushed limestone trails flanked by cliffs and the Missouri River. Stop at your convenience at a handful of locations to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day. Prices vary; ride starts between 7:30 & 10 a.m.; 101 S. Fourth St. (Flat Branch Park), 757 Third St., Boonville (Kemper Park); 573234-4642; www.pedalersjamboree.com

May 20 Bring your kids out to the Bike Safety Rodeo at the Lange Middle School parking lot. The event for kids ages 3 to 18 will feature a 9-step skills course. Participants can learn bicycle safety rules and have their bikes registered. Helmets will be distributed. Free; 9 a.m. to noon; 2201 Smiley Lane; 573-874-

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May 27 - 28 The annual Pedalerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jamboree over Memorial Day weekend is a biking-based

Look to the skies when the 29th annual Salute to Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Memorial Day Weekend Celebration and Airshow returns to Columbia Regional Airport for 2017. Scores of current and vintage military aircraft will be on display, along with a packed schedule of thrilling

aerobatic performances. Free; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 11300 S. Airport Drive; www. salute.org

573-874-7460; www.como.gov/ParksandRec

SAVE THE DATE June 3 - 4 Debuting in 1958, Art in The Park is the oldest and largest fine arts festival in mid-Missouri and one of the most popular festivals in Columbia. More than 100 visual artists from near and far gather at Stephens Lake Park to display a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, wood and glass. Free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-4438838; www.artintheparkcolumbia.org.

May 29 - Sept. 4 Get out to some of the more than 40 Columbia parks with playgrounds this summer and participate in the Visit Your Park Playgrounds Challenge. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, visit playgrounds at 10 or more different parks, track your visits, and turn in your completed tracking sheet to Columbia Parks and Recreation to receive a prize. Free; at your leisure; Columbia parks;

June 7 - 18 Take in a performance of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic at this Lyceum premiere. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed. $37 adults, $33 seniors, $20 students 13 & older; $15 children 4 to 12; 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 630-837-3311; www.lyceumtheatre.org. v

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Marty Allen Is Still Making 'Em Laugh

Known for his trademark salutation, “Hello Dere,” his bug-eyed comic stare and wild Brillo-pad hair, veteran comedian Marty Allen is still making audiences laugh. “I get up in the morning and the only thing that doesn’t hurt is my pajamas,” jokes Allen, who turned 95 in March, from his home in Las Vegas. A veteran of six decades in the entertainment industry, in 1957 the Pittsburgh-raised comedian teamed up with handsome lounge crooner Steve Rossi who became his “straight man.” The union produced the incredibly popular comedy duo of Allen & Rossi. Over the following decade, the pair toured the world and appeared on every TV variety show. They amicably parted in 1968, but reunited many times, as late as the 1990s. Rossi died in 2014. “He lived in Las Vegas, too, and we remained good friends," Allen says. "I last saw him a few days before he passed away. What can I say, we were like brothers.” Today, Allen is partnered with a new straight man – or straight woman, to be more precise – his wife of more than 30 years, Karon Kate Blackwell. “After Steve and I split up, I worked as a single for many years and even acted,” recalls Allen. “Then I met Karon at a Los Angeles restaurant. She was working as a singer and piano player, and when I saw her perform I asked her to come on the road with me. The audiences loved her.” Allen appeared in a half-dozen feature films, some TV movies and guest starred on several television series. One memorable guest spot was on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964 with The Beatles. “The guys had no idea who we were, but backstage they were very friendly and likable,” recalls Allen. “I remember walking over to joke with John and saying ‘A lot of people mistake me for you!’ He thought that was hysterical, me with my crazy hair, and

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Marty Allen and his wife Karon Kate Blackwell on stage. almost collapsed from laughing.” Like Allen’s wild hair, his “Hello Dere!” catchphrase – also the title of his 2014 autobiography – was not planned. He blurted out the phrase in a brief, rare moment of on-stage confusion when working with Rossi one evening. After the show, when audience members began repeating it, he says, “I knew I had a gimmick entertainers only dream about.” As for that hair, “It seemed every time I cut my hair, I’d catch a cold, so I just let it go,” he recalls. “It just took off and grew wild.”

But it was TV game shows where Allen excelled as himself. “I was on them all, my favorite being a semi-regular on ‘Hollywood Squares’ with people like Paul Lynde, Charlie Weaver and Rose Marie,” he recalls. “We were allowed to write our own jokes, which we would throw in when Peter Marshall asked the questions. We didn’t know the questions up front, so we really did ad lib the answers.” Allen says that throughout his career, he had a reputation of working well with others.

“I approached every job I ever had with a good temperament,” he says. “I never fought with anyone and just wanted to entertain. My career and the people I’ve met have been a great blessing.” v A few of Allen & Rossi’s one-liners: Allen: My wife's a twin Rossi: How do you tell them apart? Allen: Her brother's taller Allen: I do everything my wife tells me. Rossi: You mean if she told you to jump off the roof of this hotel you would? Allen: Not again.

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. His features and columns have appeared in more than 600 newspapers and magazines. Follow him on Twitter @TinseltownTalks.

Marty Allen and Steve Rossi with the Beatles in 1964.

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Tell Me About It

Why Do I Have To Choose Between My Husband and My Mother? WITH ANGEL DONNETTE ROBERTSON

Every month we have a relationship expert who answers questions from our readers.

My mother often makes jokes at my husband’s expense – about his job, his political views, his relationship with our children, his hobbies. She doesn’t really mean anything, it’s just her way. After our last visit with her, however, my husband decided that until I speak with my mother and convince her to quit the jokes, he won’t attend any family gathering. He is forcing me to choose between him and my mother. Why can’t he just ignore her as he has done for years?

Actually, the one making you choose between the two is your mother. She is the one forcing you into that uncomfortable position between her and your husband. Apparently, your husband has just finally decided to demand the respect that he deserves. He is setting a healthy boundary for himself. Why is peace with your mother more important than respect for your husband? No one deserves constant criticism. Few of us can withstand the wear on our self-esteem. Sticks and stones break our bones and, yes, words will actually hurt us. Why do you not want to protect your husband, your partner in life? And your children are watching these interactions as well. What are they learning about their grandmother? Their father? You? What will they accept later because of what they see now? I know confronting our parents and drawing boundaries is difficult and scary, even as adults. We can still feel very much like kids. But I think you know that your mother is in the wrong, not your husband. This is your relationship and your responsibility. You should speak to your mother and explain that either she treats your husband with respect or he does not attend family gatherings. In fact, you might even consider withdrawing from those gatherings yourself, a sign of solidarity with your husband, a sign of you protecting your marriage. Show your husband, your children and your mother that respect for each other and oneself is preferable to a silent but hostile peace.

My daughter’s biological father willingly terminated his parental rights, so that my husband could adopt her. The biological father’s family had infrequent contact with my daughter before the termination and no contact in the last three years. Now, the aunts have messaged me, asking for the opportunity to build a relationship with my daughter. My first instinct is to say “no,” but is this the best answer for my daughter?

You, as the loving and involved parent, are in the best position to decide what is best for your daughter. Of course, you should examine your objections for any unfair prejudices or unfounded assumptions: are you still hurt by the actions of your daughter’s biological father? Is that hurt being transferred onto his family? How well do you know the family? Are they generally good, caring people in a bad situation? Or is the abandonment of your daughter typical behavior that might be repeated? Are you reacting in part from fear that your daughter might like her biological father’s family “better” than you or your husband? Will the involvement of his family instigate drama with the biological father? Your daughter will eventually reach an age where she may want to contact her biological family herself. When she discovers you blocked the family’s earlier attempts, she could resent you for that choice. I do not believe that should necessarily affect your decision. It is better that you protect her when she is young and work through resentment later, if you feel that she needs that protection. But you will want her to know you carefully considered your decision. If you do allow contact, keep the process slow and give your daughter as much control as her age allows. Letters and emails are easier to monitor. And until trust is built, you should be present for any visits. If the family is not willing to accept your boundaries, then you have the answer to your question. v

Angel Donnette Robertson is not a professional counselor, but she has a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and complications of relationships.

Have a relationship question for Angel? Contact her through her blog at www.angeldonnette.wordpress.com. She will select reader questions to answer, along with questions she finds, in upcoming issues of Inside Columbia’s Prime. 22

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A Perfect Fit For Rocheport Diane Dunn And John Zondca By Jack Wax â&#x20AC;¢ Photos By LG Patterson

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f Rocheport were a jigsaw puzzle, John Zondca and Diane Dunn would be a pair of pieces that fit exactly in its center. Having dropped out from the 21st Century's stressful pace of life, they've made a place for themselves in Rocheport, a picture-perfect community just minutes from Columbia. The couple is living a dream, one shared by millions of middle-aged city dwellers. Diane has retired and now runs several small businesses in a place where everybody knows her name. John manages an additional business they own and serves as the town mayor. But there's nothing dreamlike or sleepy about either of them. They are awake, alert and active – managing their three businesses, plus supporting their community in a variety of ways. Diane is the third-generation owner of what is now a gift and home decor store, Stockton Mercantile. It was previously an antique store, known as Granny's Antiques. Her father purchased it from his mother (Granny Stockton), and Diane purchased it from him in 2003. Although she would visit her grandmother in Rocheport, Diane spent most of her life in Columbia. She can be found most days behind the counter, meeting and greeting customers, helping them find just the right gift or home accent piece. Her mother, Rose Prewitt, a petite, black-haired woman, now 80 years old, still helps out part-time, and can typically be found ringing up sales or putting inventory away. Stockton Mercantile is more than a store: it's a vital part of the community, drawing tourists who bike to the town from the Katy Trail or drive in for a few hours of shopping, strolling its tree-lined streets and dining. Unlike other stores in Rocheport that close on Mondays and Tuesdays, Stockton Mercantile is open seven days a week. For locals, such as Leslie Larkin – a longtime friend of the

family – the store hours say a lot about Diane and John. “I like that they're always here. Diane has made a commitment to be open so that when someone on a trip who's heard about Rocheport comes here, at least someplace is open,” Larkin says. Diane and John's commitment to the community extends beyond keeping long hours. “They would do anything to take care of the people in this this town,” explains Larkin. “They have a keen interest in young people and try to support everyone.” Located on Central Street, in a brown brick building dating back to 1928, the store's high ceilings, vintage display cabinets and oak floor give it an authentic antique atmosphere. There's a little bit of everything in the store: chocolate, jewelry, candles, paintings, knickknacks, a boutique area, an occasional antique, cards and wall hangings. Although thousands of items are displayed in the store, it doesn't feel cluttered. The art of displaying merchandise and creating an interesting yet pleasant space is something Diane enjoys and is proud of. “There's a lot of work behind the scenes,” Diane says. “But if you love doing it, it's worth it.” Before retiring this past June, Diane had grown used to working seven days a week – five days at her insurance job at State Farm, followed by weekends at the store. On Wednesdays through Fridays, Rose held down the fort, keeping the store open. Their teamwork got them through the 12 years that Diane commuted to Columbia from Rocheport, a 2,200 square-foot living space that she and John built above the store. John, who has a construction background, did most of the work himself. “She says 'we' did all the remodeling. I'd like to legally

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John has owned the Rocheport General Store and Cafe for the past seven years. change my name to 'we',” John jokes. Clearly, he enjoys the role he plays in Diane's life and business. If a shipment of heavy boxes comes in, John does the lifting. If displays need to be built, John finds the time to build them. And when Diane's son decided to build a house in Rocheport, John volunteered to do much of the construction work. John had never lived in a small town before moving to Rocheport with Diane. But once transplanted from Kansas City, he thrived in the small-town environment. He has served as mayor for the past eight years, and when he's not busy with city business, he serves as president of the Rocheport Area Merchant Association and president of the Moniteau Housing Board of Directors. Somehow, between all his civic obligations, John finds time to manage the Rocheport General Store and Cafe, a family-style restaurant he's owned for the past seven years. The restaurant, like Stockton Mercantile, has wooden floors, high ceilings and massive storefront windows. The wooden shelves that line the walls are original, from the days when it was an apothecary.

(Top) Rocheport business owners John Zondca and Diane Dunn. (Bottom) The Rocheport General Store and Cafe has become the social hub for Rocheport locals on Thursday.

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“It's like an extension of my house, I want you to be able to relax and come in and have a good time.” John says. “No reservations, no dress code, and we have live music on the weekends.”

Diane is the third generation owner of the Stockton Mercantile. It was previously Granny's Antiques. The store is open seven days a week and is filled with home accent pieces. John has the perfect personality for a restaurateur or a mayor. He's gregarious, he doesn't take himself too seriously, and he has a sincere desire to create a welcoming and fun environment. As well, he willingly takes on other people's problems. John, who is proud of his Polish heritage, is familiar with an old Polish proverb, “This is not my circus, and those are not my monkeys.” The phrase might be said when someone wants to avoid being stressed by someone else's mess. Last year, when the town threw a birthday party for its mayor, Diane had a cake decorated that expressed John's philosophy of caring for others. The cake read: “This is my circus, and these are my monkeys.” As a married couple, John and Diane fit together nicely. Their personalities have no sharp edges, having been smoothed out by a lifetime of experiences. Diane has struggled with a hearing problem most of her life and recently got a cochlear implant. Their marriage was a merger of two families from previous marriages, and between them they have five grown children. The two are easygoing and enjoy meeting others. They share the same commitment to each other, their families and their community. Both put others at ease instantly with their next-doorneighbor hospitality. Diane considers herself retired, despite her business responsibilities and long days. When asked if he ever thinks of retiring,

John, who is a bit younger than Diane, replied in jest, “Are you kidding? Not with this woman.” Keeping up with Diane keeps him busy. In addition to their restaurant and Stockton Mercantile, the couple owns a non-hosted B&B with one of Diane's friends. John does the lawn mowing and maintenance on the 100-year-old building, which has room for up to eight. Diane keeps the kitchen stocked with breakfast foods that guests can cook. Mostly, groups of girlfriends stay at the Inn, but sometimes it rents to families or several couples. Diane started the B&B because she wanted to provide a comfortable setting for groups of women or couples to stay. “When my girlfriends and I get together, we like to eat a little bit and shop a little bit, but we really want a place where we can sit and talk and catch up. If you get two hotel rooms, you sit on beds, and in a typical B&B you have a room or two and you have to be quiet after 9:00. I envisioned a place where you can have the whole place to yourself and still have other things to do,” she explains. Although their days are full, there's nothing hectic about John or Diane's manner. At work, they seem to be at play. Referring to her long days at the store, Diane says, “This is fun. It's not like a job. I love doing this because you meet people from all over.”

John adds, “It's amazing to see how many people come to Rocheport. We met two young kids from Germany, walking across the states; we had a group in here from London; and last weekend we had two Japanese students who wanted to see a real U.S. town, the way towns used to be, not a big city.” About six years ago, John started a tradition in Rocheport that helps preserve its small-town flavor. He turned Thursday evenings into locals' night at his restaurant. “I'd fix something special that wasn't on the menu, and five or six people would come in for supper. Last Thursday, we had about 60 people for locals' night, and it's become the social hub of Rocheport,” John says. Diane looks forward to Thursdays as another chance to enjoy her friends and neighbors. “It's kind of like a town happy hour, very much a social part of this town. And it's how you can meet people when you come to this town. The great thing about locals' night is it’s still face-to-face. You aren't texting people,” she says. John and Diane's love for their town and the people who live in it hasn't gone unnoticed. Last year, the Friends of Rocheport named them Citizens of the Year. The couple isn’t motivated by a need for recognition or awards. Pointing to the road, leading into town from the south, Diane says, “You just fall in love with this town. When you come down that hill, you just slow down a bit. You step back in time.”

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THEME: NATIONAL PARKS 39. APPREHENSIVE

10. GRAM OR POUND

40. DEBORAH KERR TO YUL BRYNNER'S KING MONGKUT

11. SPEED OF AN OBJECT DIVIDED BY SPEED OF SOUND

41. SKELETON LEG PART 43. MILITARY NO-SHOW

12. ONE OF INDIANA JONES' QUESTS

44. NIGERIAN MONEY

15. CRY LIKE A PIGLET

46. EARTH'S SATELLITE

20. GIVE THE BOOT

47. FIRST QUEEN OF CARTHAGE

22. LIKE METHUSELAH

48. BROADBAND PREDECESSOR

26. MOSES' MOUNTAIN

52. SOPHOMORE'S GRADE

27. EMBRYO SACS

53. BREATHE AFTER A RACE

29. DOOR-STOPPING WEDGE

55. NOT IN GOOD HEALTH

31. *LAKE IN NEVADA DESERT

57. *"INTO THE WILD" PARK

32. SMALL EUROPEAN GULL

60. *OLDEST NATIONAL PARK EAST OF MISSISSIPPI

33. MAKE A CANYON, E.G.

64. BRITISH MOM 66. WHERE TO STEEL A KISS? 68. PASSION 69. "FAREWELL" TO BIRDIE 70. CHURCH TOPPER 71. OFFICE FURNITURE 72. ASIAN CAPITAL 73. ALLEVIATED

DOWN 1. PEA CONTAINER 2. ON A CRUISE

15. ECHO SOUNDER

1. TRATTORIA STAPLE

16. DOLED OUT CARDS

6. *THE ____ RIVER, VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK

17. SINGER YOKO

9. MOWGLI'S FRIEND BAGHEERA

19. *HOME TO DEVIL'S GARDEN

13. GROUCHY MUPPET

21. *EVERY ___-GRADER GETS A FREE PASS

14. SIMON & GARFUNKEL, E.G.

23. FAMILY TRUCK?

18. Q IN PDQ

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25. *CANYON OR TETON

50. POT CONTRIBUTION

63. CAPITAL OF VIETNAM

ACROSS

24. WATERCRAFT WITH SKIS

34. LEG COVER 36. "ME AND ___ AND THE DYING GIRL" 38. *THE VIRGIN RIVER CUTS THROUGH IT 42. MAD HATTER'S ACT 45. LIVE-IN HELPER 49. CHUM 51. GO BY 54. NOT IN MY BACKYARD, IN TEXT 56. PARKINSON'S DISEASE DRUG 57. TRUTH ALTERNATIVE 58. ODDS AND ___

3. HARRY POTTER'S MARK

59. BARNES & NOBLE READER

24. *___ROYALE NATIONAL PARK IN MICHIGAN

4. FACE POWDER MINERAL, PL.

60. END OF GRACE

25. GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

5. HEAD OF THE ROUND TABLE

28. REDUCED INSTRUCTION SET COMPUTER

6. "WITHOUT FURTHER ___," PL.

30. MAKE SLIGHTLY WET

7. *GOING-TO-THE-___ROAD IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

35. ICE CRYSTALS 37. ALICE WATERS' "___ PANISSE"

8. HOOVES, ALT. SPELLING

61. AUTHOR MURDOCH 62. HOMESTEADER'S MEASURE 63. OWNED 65. SAILOR'S AFFIRMATIVE 67. HE HAD

9. FOR, IN FRANCE

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Record Cabinet Here’s The Story Behind Three Albums In Your Record Cabinet Every month we like to highlight memorable records and give you the story behind three albums you might have in your record cabinet. Submit a photo of you with your favorite vinyl and we’ll highlight it in an upcoming issue of Prime magazine.

“Young Americans”

“Highway 61 Revisited”

“Tapestry”

David Bowie

Bob Dylan

Carole King

For “Young Americans,” Bowie decided to record for the first time in Philadelphia, and brought an impressive cast of characters. Bowie introduced Luther Vandross to the world when he asked him to orchestrate the backup vocals throughout the album, and John Lennon contributed guitar and backup vocals as well.

“Highway 61 Revisited” shattered all previous conceptions on what makes a rock album truly rock. In this case, it is the immaculate lyrics written by Dylan and the ferocious guitar contributions from Mike Bloomfield. If anybody made a deal with the devil like Robert Johnson, it was surely Dylan.

The album that launched a generation of feminism, “Tapestry” is one of very few records that is essential for any burgeoning vinyl collector. With just about as much soul as anybody, very few singers could match the ferocity that King brings on “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.”

Reader Pick: “Voyeur” Reader: Lynda Baumgartner

I began my love of music in the fifth grade. I begged my mom to let me learn how to play the alto saxophone. She decided I would play the piano (because someone gave us one). Many years later I heard the music of David Sandborn (an alto saxophonist from St. Louis). I was hooked! When my children were small, I played his music all the time. My daughter elected to play the alto saxophone in grade school … finally a sax player in the family!

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Reader Submission

Weddings To Remember Norm and Connie Ruebling June 10 Union, Mo.

Interesting tidbit:

Norm proposed to Connie at Boccardi’s Restaurant. The waitress brought out the ring on a silver platter as Connie’s dessert. While Norm is in a band, has a BS and master’s degree in music and has played in hundreds of weddings, he can’t remember the first dance tune at his wedding.

1989 Fun Fact:

Also in 1989, Robin Williams married his second wife, Marsha Garces. They met when she was hired by Robin’s first wife to be a nanny for their son, Zachary. After 19 years of marriage, Marsha filed for divorce in San Francisco. The couple, however, had a good marriage that expanded into a professional relationship. She worked with Robin on films such as “Good Morning, Vietnam” and “Dead Poets Society.” She was later the producer for several of Robin's films.

Are you interested in sharing a wedding photo? Submit your photo of the special day along with the basic information above. Give us one or two sentences about what made your day interesting. We'll run the photos in the upcoming issues of Prime magazine. Scan and submit your photo to prime@insidecolumbia.net.

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Pet Encounters

Goose Dog Diaries

D Dulce

I’m a working dog, born and bred. My mom was a border collie who fell on hard times. A kind woman adopted her and a month later was rewarded with ten pups, including me. My dad? Well, he was never in the picture, but some speculate he was an Aussie, another working breed. My line is geese — wild Canadian geese — the kind that poop on your beaches, lawns, golf courses and sidewalks. I don’t have anything against them personally, mind you. I’d never hurt one. But I really, really like to chase them. It’s like this: you know how you feel when you’re giving 110 percent of yourself ? You’re all muscle, all power. The wind is in your fur, your legs are pumping. You’re running fast and low. The geese are ahead and honking their silly heads off. Sometimes I imagine them saying, in Canadian, “Loups! Loups! Loups!” Ha! They think we’re wolves! They run a few yards, flap their

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PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

BY DULCE, BELLE AND KATHY LOVE

wings and then they’re airborne. Belle and I circle around, adrenaline pumping, job well done. I’ve had this gig for eight years now, working for Columbia Parks and Recreation. Bet you haven’t noticed many goose problems in city parks since then, have you? Columbia had pretty bad goose problems once. Poop all over Stephens Lake sidewalks, even the swimming beach. They had to have a goose roundup back in 2001, I’m told. Conservation folks caught more than 100 geese, humanely killed them, and gave the meat to the food pantry. But it riled people up. No one likes to see animals killed. And Canadian geese, because they migrate — some of them do, anyway — are protected by law. They had to get a special permit for the roundup. The parks people said, “Never again!” They planted shrubs around the lake, because geese think predators can hide in them and they’ll stay away.

That’s why they like golf courses so much, and mowed areas around water. But I’d be out of a job if that’s all it took to get rid of geese. I was a rookie back when they hired me in 2008, but it didn’t take me long to get the hang of being a goose dog. I got a vest that says “Official Goose Patrol” so people understand I don’t have to be on a leash. Honestly, I think the vest is kind of silly, but whatever … What I really, really like about my job, in addition to chasing geese, is meeting people in the park. You see, I have this thing about sticks. Love sticks. Love them. You throw my stick for me and I’ll love you back, like forever. So after I’ve chased the geese away I get to play stick, usually with kids, but I’ll play stick with anybody. I’ve made lots of friends that way. You may have seen me. Sometimes I carry four or five sticks in my mouth. That’s how I keep score with Belle. And I hate to lose a good stick. They don’t grow on trees, you know.

Things were going along pretty good with this goose gig until I got sick. I think that was 2012 or so. It was a tick bite. Nasty creatures. Gave me a disease that made my joints swell up. Long story short, I went to an acupuncture vet who blamed the ticks and got me on medicine that cured me, sort of. I still get sore legs sometimes, especially now that I’m almost 13. So Belle entered the picture last year. She’s okay, for a pup. I’m still schooling her. I’ll let her tell her side of the story now.

Belle Wow. It’s like … am I going to get my picture taken? Okay, awesome. Like Dulce was saying, I’m a border collie pup, just one year old and I’m like, wow, I get to chase geese? That’s so cool! So once, I was like, wow, there’s a goose and I start to run after it but Dulce gives me this LOOK and she’s like, “Don’t be stupid, that’s a duck.” So I’m learning, thanks to Dulce and Don and Kathy. Yeah, Don and Kathy Love, they’re our humans. They’re okay, they’re cool. Sometimes we don’t see eye to eye, like when I jump in the fish pond or dig holes in the garden or — best of all — do both, then run in the house with mud all over my paws. They scold me but oh well. We couldn’t be goose dogs without them. See, they know how to drive. It’s not like they can give us a bus token and say, “Now go to work.” So maybe Dulce and I will see you in the park some day. After we’ve chased the geese, we’d really, really like it if you would play stick with us. v Prime Magazine May 2017

Recipe Box

Sweet Spring Desserts

Focus On Quality Ingredients For A Simply Delicious Meal

When the scent of fresh blooms begins to fill the air, it’s a sure sign that spring has sprung. It’s the perfect time of year to gather loved ones for a leisurely meal, then linger over dessert as you enjoy this season of refreshment. No dessert menu is complete without an array of treats, and these creamy, homemade Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are the perfect way to put a sweet finishing touch on your celebrations. Or go for a crowd pleaser with this Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert and its smooth, velvety texture and plump, juicy cherries. The secret ingredient in each of these desserts is Lucky Leaf Fruit Fillings, which are GMO-free and contain plenty of fruit – and no high-fructose corn syrup – for exceptional tasting desserts every time. With popular flavors like apple, blueberry, cherry and strawberry, you have plenty of convenient, versatile ways to dress up desserts. Find more tasty treats for all your spring entertaining at luckyleaf.com

BLUEBERRY KEY LIME CHEESECAKE BARS

Recipe courtesy of Inside BruCrew Life Blog. Makes 24 Servings. 30 1/4 3 3/4 3/4 1/3 1 1/4 3 1 1

vanilla cream-filled cookies cup butter, melted packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened cup sugar cup sour cream cup key lime juice tablespoon key lime zest cup flour eggs can (21 oz) Lucky Leaf Blueberry Pie Filling, divided container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed green gel food coloring (optional) key lime slices (optional

PREPARATION Place baking sheet on bottom rack of oven. Fill halfway with water. Heat oven to 325 F. Line 9-by-13-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Using food processor, pulse cookies until crumbly. Stir together crumbs and butter. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar and sour cream, and beat again until smooth. Add key lime juice, zest and flour, and beat until mixed thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat gently after each. Add green food coloring to cheesecake mixture, if desired. Spread cheesecake batter evenly over crust in pan. Add 1 cup of blueberry pie filling over top of cheesecake. Use butter knife to gently swirl pie filling into cheesecake. Do not let knife go through to 38

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crust. Place pan on oven rack above tray of water. Bake 45-48 minutes. Remove immediately and place on wire rack for 1 hour then place in refrigerator until completely chilled. Cut into 24 squares and serve with whipped topping, remaining pie filling and key lime wedges.

CHERRY CHEESECAKE LUSH DESSERT Recipe courtesy of Lemon Tree Dwelling Blog. Makes 12 servings. 1 1 1 8 1 16 2 3 1 1/2

cup vanilla wafer crumbs cup finely chopped pecans cup butter, melted oz cream cheese, softened cup powdered sugar oz whipped topping, divided small boxes cheesecake-flavored pudding cups milk can (21 oz) Lucky Leaft Cherry Pie Filling cup chopped pecans

PREPARATION In medium mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans and butter. Press into 9-by-13-inch baking pan; bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. In separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Mix until smooth; spread evenly over cooled crust. Combine cheesecake pudding mix, milk and 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, and mix until smooth. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer in pan. Top with pie filling, remaining whipped topping and chopped pecans. v

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Faces And Places 1

Mizzou ’39

Congratulations to the newest class of Mizzou ’39 — the top 39 seniors at The University of Missouri — who were honored (along with their families and mentors) at a celebration on March 11. Thanks to the Alumni Association Student Board for shepherding this program.

1. Rosie Hutchison and Katie Lynch 2. Sami and Kenzie Jones with Anjelica Pitts 3. Lisa, Emily and Robert Russell 4. Lauren and Lisa Alexander 5. Stacy Doyle, Christin Austin with Kaleb and Ethan Doyle

PHOTOS BY NANCY TOALSON AND WALLY PFEFFER, MIZZOUWALLY@COMPUSERVE.COM

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Job Point Annual Awards Banquet

On March 9, Job Point proudly announced its 2016 Award Recipients during its annual awards banquet at the Reynolds Alumni Center at the University of Missouri. The award winners included two Award of Excellence winners, selected from over 400 people served by Job Point. The winners were Lakeela Mings, an information specialist at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and current Job Point board member, and Beau Leach of Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating and Air Conditioning. 1. Amy Schneider, Mark Palmer, Andrew Grabau, Matt McCormick 2. Dave Putnam, Maureen Dalton, David Rugan 3. Barbie Kempker, Mark and Carol Stevenson with Steve Kempker 4. Alexander Plummer, Kate Pitzer, Jennifer Doolady 5. Lester Woods, Bishop Freeman, Rance Austin, Damien Dean PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JOB POINT

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Wine Down Wednesday At Grand Cru

The Boone County Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association held its annual wine tasting fundraiser at Grand Cru on April 12. Dozens of folks joined in to taste — and find — new favorites and to raise money for the chapter's scholarships. 1. Bill and Ro Boston 2. Michael Trial and Yolanda Ciolli 3. Leslie Foyto and Kristein King 4. Sue and Ralph Hoevelman 5. John and Karen John 6. Sherry and Randy Wyatt

PHOTOS BY NANCY TOALSON AND WALLY PFEFFER, MIZZOUWALLY@COMPUSERVE.COM

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Columbia Confidential: Publisher Fred Parry On The Issues Columbia Is Talking About

A Bird In Hand

Columbia’s recent success in attracting new companies would certainly be the envy of any similar sized community and for good reason. The projected economic impact of Aurora Organic Dairy and American Outdoor Brands promises tens of millions of dollars in investment and hundreds of new jobs in our local economy. The successful recruitment of these two companies is a feather in the cap of local economic development officials and a nice boost to an economy that has been, by comparison, rather lackluster since the downturn that began in 2008. As expected, the use of a number of economic incentives from local and state sources to attract these new companies to Columbia has sparked the age-old debate of whether we are doing enough for the companies that have called Columbia home for many years. In many respects, our success in retaining existing companies is as important as our efforts to attract new companies. I recently had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Dale Tidemann, plant manager for Columbia’s 3M operations. The rise, fall and subsequent rise of 3M in Columbia is a great reminder of the potential for growth that exists in the companies that have long been established here. 3M first opened its doors in Columbia in 1970. The company’s 375,000 square foot facility sits on a 100-acre tract at the intersection of Route B and Waco Road. During its heyday, 3M employed as many as 1,000 people in Columbia. Around 1999, the company’s payroll dipped down to nearly 200 employees when one of 3M’s major customers moved manufacturing from the United States to Asia. After a strategic shift in focus, the company has rebounded and now employs 425 workers in Columbia, with that number expected to surpass 500 by the end of 2017. The downturn of employee numbers at 3M was directly tied to the manufacture of flexible circuit boards that were a key component of the ink cartridges used for laser printers. When Hewlett-Packard decided to move operations to Singapore, Columbia’s 3M plant seemed to face certain demise. Thanks to the company’s innovation and commitment to our local workforce, 3M reinvented its Columbia operations and made a bold move into product lines that serve the nation’s rapidly growing healthcare industry. Almost 80 percent of the products manufactured in the Columbia plant are for medical and pharmaceutical uses including intravenous ports, purification systems and a line of press-on lenses. Local workers are now producing more than one million medical caps for the intravenous ports each day. This product is playing an important role in preventing infections in hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you’ve been to a doctor’s office lately, you have probably come in contact with a Litman brand stethoscope. Litman

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is the number one selling brand of lithoscopes and every Litman device is manufactured right here in Columbia at the 3M plant. You can add this medical device to the Oscar Mayer hotdog and the Quaker rice cake on the growing list of things manufactured exclusively in Columbia, Mo. One of the best things about 3M’s presence in Boone County is that the company is an excellent corporate citizen. With more than $170,000 in contributions in our community last year, they set an example for all other companies. You can see 3M’s generosity in many forms, from their support of United Way to their investment in the Urban Ecology Restoration project on the MKT Trail between the Forum Blvd and Stadium Blvd access points. Speaking of good corporate citizenship, 3M’s next-door neighbor, the Kraft Heinz plant, donated more than 547,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer hotdogs to the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri last year. Like Aurora Dairy and American Outdoor Brands, Kraft Heinz recently asked Boone County officials to issue Chapter 100 bonds that will abate up to 75 percent of real estate taxes that would have been paid by these companies. In exchange for this abatement, all three companies have promised to retain or increase the number of jobs they provide in Boone County. I believe that a quid pro quo relationship should be in order. As the Boone County Commission begins to rewrite its Chapter 100 policy, citizens can expect a more defined requirement that companies seeking abatements commit to prescribed levels of corporate citizenship. Public officials must do everything in their power to remind these recipients of the Biblical adage, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” It may be years before another company seeks public assistance in exchange for relocating or expanding in Boone County. In the meantime, local officials would be wise to invest more energy in retaining established businesses like 3M. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.v

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