Inside Columbia's Prime April 2014

April 2014

Ken & Linda Askren’s African Adventure Page 52

Get Started On Your Memoir

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Dave&Nancy

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Fired Up For Alzheimer’s Research

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6 Columbia Outdoors 8 The Shopping List 10 The Tasting Room 12 On The Road With Ray 14 All Fired Up: Dave And Nancy Griggs 18 How-To Guides 27 Calendar

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30 Prime Advice & Your History 32 How Can I Help?

34 Pet Corner 36 Home & Garden Special Section 40 Life Lessons

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42 Fun & Games 44 Faces & Places 46 Recipe Box 50 Prime Contest Winners 52 Your Bucket List

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Starting A Conversation staff Our cover couple this month has had a huge impact on the mid-Missouri community, from owning one of Columbia’s larger small businesses to volunteering for a number of local causes. Impressed with Dave and Nancy Griggs’s service to Columbia, Inside Columbia’s Prime tried to get them for a cover back in 2010, but back then, Nancy couldn’t be convinced to step into the spotlight.

She’s still not exactly comfortable being the center of attention, but now, Nancy is willing because she’s eager to start a conversation about the need for more Alzheimer’s research. In our profile of Dave and Nancy on page 14, they talk freely about how Alzheimer’s is impacting their lives as Nancy’s mother battles the disease. The story also previews the local Alzheimer’s Association chapter’s upcoming Roast of Dave Griggs on May 29.

Along with the Griggs profile, this issue also brings the launch of a few new features. Columbia Outdoors will acquaint you with Columbia’s diverse parks, Tell Me About It will share relationship advice, and Your History will help you pass on your experiences and memories to future generations. We hope you’ll let us know what you think of these additions.

Last month, we began offering weekly contests on our Facebook page to encourage you to find us online. I’ve enjoyed interacting with Prime’s Facebook fans. See a bit of the online conversation on page 50, and like us on Facebook to join the fun.

We’ve also put together a Prime reader survey, which will continue to be available through April both on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ PrimeMagazineOnline, and our website, www.PrimeMagazineOnline.com. We want to hear from you so we can be sure Prime is the best it can be. Will you take our survey? To say thanks, we will award one lucky participant a new iPad Air. Ken and Linda Askren showed Prime some love on their February trip toAfrica. That’s their photo on the left, and you can read all about their adventure in Your Bucket List on page 52.

Thanks for spending some time with us. We look forward to hearing more from you!

Publisher Fred Parry Associate Publisher Melody Garnett Parry Editor-in-Chief Sandy Selby Managing Editor Anita Neal Harrison Editorial Assistant Morgan McCarty Creative Director Carolyn Preul Director of Marketing Kevin Magee Graphic Designer Kate Moore Trever Griswold Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Sales Manager Deb Valvo Marketing Representatives Rosemarie Peck Joe Schmitter Jamill Teter Sales Assistant Jessica Card Operations Manager Kalie Clennin Office Manager Kent Hudelson Assistant Finance Manager Brenda Brooks Distribution Manager John Lapsley Director of Customer Retention Gerri Shelton Contributing Writers Kathy Casteel, Nicole Eno, Brittany King, Saralee Perel, Angel Donnette Robertson, Ray Speckman, John Williams

Prime Magazine is published by OutFront Communications, 47 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203, 573-442-1430. Copyright OutFront Communications, 2013. The magazine is published 12 times a year on the first day of every month. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of any editorial or graphic content without the express written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

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Columbia Outdoors

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park 5901 S. Hwy. 163, Columbia 65203

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located just minutes outside of Columbia city limits. This large park covers 2,273 acres and includes several striking geologic features, including sinkholes, caves and the namesake natural rock bridge, as well as grasslands, glades and forests. The Gans Creek Wild Area within this park offers 750 acres of solitude and scenic vistas.

Two large shelters can be reserved for parties, and there is a playground.

5 Things To Do Here: 1.

Explore Connor’s Cave. Park visitors are free to enter this wild cave that goes back just about 150 feet. Bring flashlights and an extra set of socks and shoes in case the stream is up! The cave is at the end of the Devil’s Icebox Trail.

2. Take a hike. Rock Bridge offers eight hiking trails. The 1.75-mile High Ridge Trail is great for hikers looking for a challenge and ends with a climb to a hilltop with a view of the surrounding park and native grasslands. Newer hikers can enjoy the 1.75-mile Karst Trail, which is relatively flat but features sinkholes and underground streams.

3. Go for a bike ride. Six of the trails in Rock Bridge are open to bike riders. Deer Run Trail is fairly hilly and runs along the Little Bonne Femme Creek, a great fit for experienced bikers.

If you’re new to biking, Grassland Trail has a gentle terrain and natural sinkhole ponds.

4. Go fishing. Smallmouth bass, creek chub, sunfish and grass carp all reside in Gans Creek, which runs throughout the park. The grandkids will no doubt want to take off their shoes and do a little wading, too.

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The Shopping List

Easy, Breezy A Fashionable Welcome To Spring

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By Nicole Eno

After a long, cold winter, spring brings a much-needed chance for fewer layers and more fun. A pair of sleek white jeans adds versatility and comfort to this relaxed look. A simple white tank is perfect for layering and provides a great backdrop for a pop of color. A coral cardigan brings the look to life with its vibrant hue while also offering a bit of coverage. A mediumheight nude wedge adds a ton of style while still being practical.

The final touches on this fun ensemble are a sterling silver egg drop necklace with beautiful lines and a set of gold bangles that give this outfit a warm feel.

1. White jeans by Denim Blvd., available at Elly’s Couture ($34.99) 2. White tank top by Zenana, available at Elly’s Couture ($8) 3. Coral cardigan by Poof Excellence, available at Glik’s ($24) 4. Nude wedges by Tom’s, available at American Shoe ($69) 5. Sterling silver and freshwater pearl egg drop necklace by Randy Chervitz, available at Poppy ($196) 6. Gold bangles available at Glik’s ($8.50)

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The Tasting Room

A Lion With Lamb Missouri Norton Adds Bold Elegance To Easter Fare

By Kathy Casteel

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If your Easter tradition calls for lamb at your table, pair it with a rich, bold Missouri Norton. The earthy, dark fruit flavor in this full-bodied wine with soft tannins is a natural accompaniment to the spring entrée.

Norton is Missouri’s state grape, derived from the wild vine Vitis aestivalis (European wine grapes are Vitis vinifera).

Native to North America, it thrives in terroirs from Kansas to Virginia, where it was developed in the 1820s by Daniel N. Norton. The dry red wine the grapes produce is a staple of the Missouri wine industry.

The deep blue skin of the Norton grape produces an inky, purple wine with some of the highest levels of anthocyanins found in any grape cultivar.

Anthocyanins are polyphenol compounds that get a lot of credit for their healthy properties in the body — antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic.

It’s nice to celebrate spring with such healthful imbibing, but the real enticement with Norton is its delicious flavor.

Mount Pleasant Estates in Augusta produces three fine Nortons for your sipping pleasure.

Mount Pleasant Winery Norton is a ready-to-drink wine with a pleasing taste of berries, spice, toasted oak and vanilla.

Soft tannins give it a bit of structure; the long, spicy finish will have you reaching for another sip. Serve with lamb, wild game, barbecue, pizza, sausages and cheese. Widely available throughout Columbia, this everyday Norton runs about $13 a bottle.

Mount Pleasant Estates Norton is the winery’s premium offering. The intense, dark fruit aroma carries earthy undertones and traces of spice to the nose. Ripe cherry, currant and smooth plum flavors balance with a slightly acidic fresh cherry aftertaste that lingers in a satisfying finish. This estate wine will age nicely in a cellar, too. It pairs especially well with lamb, wild game and sharp cheeses. The Estates label is pricier ($31) and is available only at the winery in Augusta.

Through a partnership with Bethlehem Valley Vineyards in Marthasville, Mount Pleasant also produces Bethlehem Valley Norton, a $28 estate wine with smooth flavors of dark cherries, plums and currants. This label, too, is only available at the winery in Augusta.

Mount Pleasant is the oldest winery in Augusta, founded in 1859 by German immigrants Georg and Frederick Muench. The winery is a popular destination for wine lovers; a terrace offers spectacular views of the Missouri River valley, a tasting room, cellar tours, wine classes, winemaker dinners, holiday events and other entertainment. v

In 1980, Augusta was designated the country’s first American Viticultural Area, eight months before Napa Valley.

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On The Road With Ray

Beautiful Souls Of Belize A Utopia Is Only As Good As Its People By ray speckman

Writer Ray Speckman with Brenda, a Placencia native who appeared in Speckman’s February 2013 Prime column.

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What is it about Belize that makes me yearn to return year after year?

Why, I ask myself, do I speak and write so often and with so much praise for this small English-speaking country south of the Yucatan Peninsula?

The obvious tourist attractions are miles of white sand beach, gentle waves, an offshore barrier reef, swaying palms and the food, but it is the people of Belize who, for me, make the end of each visit the beginning of wanting to return.

Since I first traveled to Belize in 1992, people have flocked to this charming nation. But the droves haven’t arrived in Placencia. Located south of Belize City, at the tip of a 14-mile-long peninsula, Placencia requires visitors to travel 30 minutes by air and then four hours by bus or rental car south. The small village

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has only one street for vehicle traffic and a sidewalk touted to be the world’s largest.

My travel companion and I love to stay at the Seaspray Hotel. Owned by people raised in Placencia, Norman and Jody Leslie, it is a place where we are welcomed back each year with hugs.

Norman Leslie is one of eight children whose father owned a substantial stretch of oceanfront property. It was divided among the children, some of whom, like Norman, saw the benefits of building economical beachfront buildings that housed rooms for tourists.

From our cabana, it was only 12 steps through the sand to the De’Tatch restaurant. There, we annually reunite with two native Belizeans: Marie, who supervises the morning shift, and Christine, the late afternoon/evening.

Marie lives across the lagoon behind the Placencia peninsula, in a town named Independence. Every morning she rides her bike to the waterfront at Independence, and at 5:30 a.m., she catches the Hokey Pokey water taxi to Placencia so she can open the restaurant at 7 a.m.

Christine lives in a beachfront home about a half mile north of the restaurant. She also owns a vacant lot, but despite having property worth hundreds of thousands (maybe millions), she walks to work every day, and like Marie, hustles untiringly until her day ends at 10 p.m.

Near the end of the only street in town, there is a boutique with a new restaurant upstairs. That restaurant, MoJo Lounge & Bartique, is a story of new and old blending in Placencia.

About six years ago, a trio of Canadians, including Erin Park, found their way to Belize, loved it and started a restaurant, The Secret Garden. After two years (and establishing friendships with other expats and locals), they sold the restaurant and returned to Canada.

Cassie Dial and her two sisters, owners of Barefoot Beach Bar, had befriended Erin during her time in Belize. The Dial “sistas” are Americans who were raised in Placencia when their father located the family in the area to escape the life he did not enjoy in the United States. In Belize, he purchased an organic pig farm.

Back in Canada, Erin yearned to return to Placencia. “I kept in touch with her,” says Cassie, “and when she split with her husband, I knew she wanted to come back home, so I told her to come back and she had a job and a place to stay with me.”

Erin returned, worked at the Barefoot and opened MoJo in June 2014. She spends her days walking the beach and the sidewalk, handing out brochures inviting people to her restaurant, which is open only for dinner.

Back at the Seaspray, there is Frank, the beach/yard boy. Every day he rakes the sand smooth, wiping out a day of footprints and rearranging the heavy beach chairs into lines. Frank also pulls coconuts from the trees and with a machete cuts them open for visitors to enjoy the milk. He lives in Seine Bight, a small village of what we would call shacks, six miles north. He walks to and from work every day.

The beaches are trolled every day by friendly, smiling Garinfuna people and Mayans from villages south near the border of Guatemala. These native Belizeans sell jewelry, carved wood pieces and colorful placemats and napkins.

Enseleta, a young Mayan mother, is typical. “I have a 6-month-old baby I breastfeed, but I needed money so I came here to sell things I make,� she says, smiling and digging treasures from her backpack.

She had risen at 3 a.m. and taken a twohour bus ride to Independence to catch the Hokey Pokey at 5:30 and would return, retracing her steps, that evening.

The charm of beautiful people in a beautiful country is still present in Placencia. v Ray Speckman can be found at home thinking about twin lobster tails grilled in garlic butter for $12.50 or at rayspeckman@ emmesannex.com.

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Dave & Nancy Griggs Fuel Interest In Finding A Cure For Alzheimer’s

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Dave Griggs is a familiar name in Columbia. It starts the name of one of mid-Missouri’s largest flooring stores, and it belongs to a man who has served mid-Missouri in many prominent roles, including Boone County commissioner, board chairman for Regional Economic Development Inc. and board chairman for the Boone County Fire Protection District.

His experience with fire protection should come in handy next month. On May 29, the well-known Griggs is lending his name to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter’s annual roast.

“Each year as we plan our annual spring fundraising event, we look for a ‘roastee’ who has been an outstanding community leader and, if possible, has a personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease,” says Linda Newkirk, executive director of Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter. “Dave and his wife, Nancy, have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and have graciously agreed to tell their story in support of our mission.”

Dave and Nancy have several personal connections with Alzheimer’s. The mothers of three of Nancy’s bridge club friends have fought the disease, as did the mother-in-law of Nancy’s sister.

Then about a year ago, Nancy noticed her own mother having memory slips. These would happen during visits at the senior living facility where Nancy’s mother lives.

“We would talk about what was on the schedule for the next day — like I might say, ‘You’re having bingo tomorrow,’ which she really enjoys, and then the next day, she would have forgotten she had bingo, or she would say, ‘I don’t think so,’ ” Nancy says. “Or I would say, ‘Dave and I are going out for dinner tonight,’ and ten minutes later, she would ask, ‘What are you and Dave doing tonight?’ ” Nancy’s mother, who is 93, realized she wasn’t remembering well and agreed to visit the University of Missouri’s Senior Assessment/Geriatric Evaluation (SAGE) clinic. The doctor who gave Nancy’s mom her diagnosis of mild dementia also gave the family an important tip.

“They immediately said, ‘If you want some resources, go to the Alzheimer’s Association,’ ” Nancy says. “So I contacted them, and they sent me a whole packet of information, and my sister and I enrolled in their educational program for family members, and it was just excellent — just excellent. We learned a lot about how to react when Mom is having memory issues and what not to do when Mom is having memory issues.”

For example, a normal reaction family members have when their loved one can’t remember something is to say, “Oh, Mom, I told you that,” but at the Alzheimer’s Association, Nancy learned all that response does is frustrate people with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Because in their world, you didn’t tell them,” she explains.

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Important News About Alzheimer’s

A study released just last month suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be the third leading cause of death in the United States, instead of the sixth as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently reports.

The study, done by researchers at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago, reports that death certificates of Alzheimer’s patients often list “pneumonia” or “heart attack” as the cause of death, without listing dementia as an underlying cause. But along with causing memory loss, the brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s also results in lost brain function for such tasks as breathing, swallowing and controlling the heart.

The Alzheimer’s Association emphasizes that Alzheimer’s is a progressive, fatal disease that causes brain cells to malfunction and die. Alzheimer’s disease has no survivors.

“Articles such as this help to determine the true impact of Alzheimer’s disease, which is important for raising awareness, guiding the public resource allocations and identifying research priorities regarding this epidemic,” says Linda Newkirk, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter.

The researchers estimated that 503,400 Americans over 75 died from Alzheimer’s in 2010, which is six times higher than the 83,494 number reported by the CDC. By comparison, heart disease was blamed for almost 600,000 deaths and cancer, for 575,000.

to have insights into what to expect and how to deal with this disease as it progresses,” Dave says. “Our understanding of what’s going on has certainly made this process a lot easier for us.”

As anyone who has dealt with a disease as serious as Alzheimer’s knows, the stress on caregivers can be overwhelming.

Support is crucial, and along with gratitude for the Alzheimer’s Association, Nancy also expresses appreciation for her brother and sister, her and Dave’s friends and, especially, Dave himself.

Nancy tries to see her mom daily, and Dave joins her about once a week.

Warming Up Roasters Michele Batye, Tom Bradley and Bill Watkins are looking forward to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Roast of Dave Griggs.

“What’s not fun about dressing up, having a few drinks and poking fun at Dave?” asks Batye. “For this affair you call it a roast, but at work we just call it happy hour!”

To the event planners, Batye advises: “Make sure there is plenty of red wine so Dave can blame his crimson cheeks on the alcohol instead of his embarrassment, and please make sure the venue has decent flooring or he will

“Dave’s really good to go with me so he can help me assess: Is she getting worse? Am I just not seeing it?” Nancy says. “And we talk out what I should do for her care. Also, I had to take over her finances, so I really depend on him to help me there.”

Dave and Nancy have been partners in life for 43 years, and both say what makes their marriage strong is their friendship.

“We truly like and love each other and share each other’s interests and do a lot of things together,” Dave says.

Nancy adds: “And the thing is, I may form an interest and say, ‘Will you go with me to this?’ and he will do the same.”

Take their trip in January, for example, when Dave asked Nancy to join him on a guided hunting trip in Texas.

“I’ve only had a gun in my hand a few times,” Nancy says, “but he took me down to Texas to hunt sandhill cranes, and I was up with the other hunters at 5:30 in the morning, setting up the duck blind and,” she concludes, laughing, “having a great time!”

Michele Batye has observed Dave and Nancy’s close friendship for 22 years while working at Dave Griggs’ Flooring America. Although Nancy did not work at the store — her career was in the Office of State Courts before her 2011 retirement — she and Dave often open their home and their Lake home to the employees for staff retreats, allowing Batye the chance to get to know them as a couple.

be in the back with management trying to sell them new floors instead of partaking in the fun.”

As for how he expects Dave to take the heat, Watkins says: “I expect Dave to fare mediumwell. I don’t think he’ll be welldone, but he certainly won’t be rare.”

Bradley says: “Well, I hate to admit it, but I find it a real honor to be asked to roast Dave Griggs. He really is an incredible part of the community, and I’m proud to call him my friend. There — now that I have that out of my system, it’s roastin’ time!”

“Dave and Nancy have tremendously big hearts, and they are ambassadors for our community,” says Batye, who will be one of Dave’s roasters. “They give endlessly of their time with enthusiasm. I honestly don’t know how they do it every night and all weekend long. They spend time attending artistic and athletic events, galas and fundraisers — with traveling and entertaining lifelong friends in between. I guess it’s what has kept them so youthful and vibrant through the years. That, along with some good stiff drinks.”

The jokes and teasing will continue at the roast, where local radio personality Tom Bradley and former Columbia City Manager Bill Watkins will join Batye in poking fun at her boss.

Dave admits he’s feeling “a little apprehensive” about what the roasters will say, but he’s also expecting a fun evening.

Says Nancy: “I’m also looking forward to having a good time, but I’m also looking forward to it being over!”

This response gets a good laugh from Dave, and he continues to laugh as Nancy explains, “Being in the spotlight — I’m not that kind of person.”

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Join The Roast The Alzheimer’s Association’s Roast of Dave Griggs will be held Thursday, May 29, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will start at 6:30. Reserved tables cost $1,000, and individual tickets (open seating) cost $100. The evening will include dinner, a special video screening, a paddle auction and the roast. For tickets, call 573-443-8665 or visit www.alz.org/greatermissouri.

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How To Choose A Spa

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A spa is the perfect place to pamper yourself and leave the world behind, for an hour or for a day. Spa treatments include facials, massage and body treatments, to name only a few. The atmosphere is relaxing and serene. Spas have become a major business in the United States. While most think of spas as a women’s destination, men account for the fastest growing segment of the spa-going population.

When choosing a spa, it is important to know the different types of spas so you are able to chose the spa that is right for you — one that fits your budget, goals and needs.

In Columbia you will find two types of spas: Day Spa. This type of spa offers a variety of services, including massage, manicures and pedicures, and facials.

Many also offer salon services. If they have salon services, it’s important to make sure that they are separate from the spa if you are looking for that relaxation that most of us expect when we visit a spa. They may also sell hair and skincare products and makeup.

Medical Spa. A medical spa offers a variety of services similar to a day spa but takes the care one step further.

While medical spas focus on the customer and on relaxation as does a day spa, medical spas offer treatments that focus on facial and body rejuvenation and require a doctor’s supervision. These treatments include botox injections, fillers, and laser procedures. Medical spas also offer basic services such as facials, chemical peels and massage. They sell medical-grade skincare and makeup.

Once you have an idea of what type of spa fits your needs, make an appointment and see what that particular spa is all about. You may try more than one to find the spa that is the right fit for you. When visiting spas, pay attention to the service you receive. Are you feeling pampered? Also pay attention to the cleanliness, atmosphere and the expertise of the spa staff that is treating you.

They should be educating you as well and making you feel wonderful! v

This “How To” section appears each month in Inside Columbia’s Prime. Readers learn how to find and choose various products and services.

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How To Choose A Pest Control Company

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Parks, playgrounds and even backyards make irresistible targets for annoying and potentially harmful pests. These creatures range from tiny ants to venomous spiders. Without professional help, little can be done about these annoyances.

When pests invade our homes, businesses or schools, it can quickly become intolerable. Sometimes these problems are relatively easy, as well as inexpensive, to solve. Removing trash or keeping screens on windows will help keep pests away.

Sometimes an invasion can quickly become unmanageable.

When you see wasps and termites, for example, you need to call a professional pest control company.

The right pest control company will solve your problems quickly and discreetly.

Scope Out Potential Providers Upon determining that you need to employ a professional pestcontrol agency, make a list of companies to consider and evaluate the types of services each provides.

Next, investigate each prospective company’s background and customer service reviews. Talk to friends, neighbors and businesses in the area that have used the services of several companies. Find out which companies they have used successfully to meet their pest control needs.

Shorten the list of possible providers, and then contact the Better Business Bureau by phone or e-mail. They will tell you if a company has had complaints filed against it.

Ask About Treatments Check if the company uses powders, sprays or other types of treatments. These can vary dramatically in effectiveness, as well as toxicity. If you have children or pets, this issue is a serious concern. Some materials could have possible toxic effects on

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people and animals. Be sure to ask the service advisor and technician about all materials used.

Most companies will offer several options to suit a client’s situation. Some pest control companies specialize in non-toxic alternatives such as naturally based compounds that will not harm your pets or children. These can include citrus-based agents and trap-based rodent control. An award-winning green solution for termites is the Sentricon System, which places an active ingredient inside removable, in-ground stations — a much more environmentally friendly solution than the liquid chemical treatments that require extensive digging and drilling.

Research Your Area Educate yourself prior to contacting your short list of providers.

Research common pests in your area, and then check to see if you can determine if they are in the home or on the property.

Look for indirect evidence such as droppings or other such indications. Find out what solutions are best used to control these types of pests.

Also, check local laws regarding pesticide applications in your area. Look specifically for regulations concerning whether pest control applicators must be licensed or insured.

When the time comes to contact the service providers, call at least two different businesses. It will help you compare prices, processes and other information.

The company you finally choose should do a full inspection of the property and assessment of the pest problem prior to providing any services. Make sure that you accompany the technician or service advisor as they provide this initial inspection.

Listen to their recommendations and ask any questions that come to mind. Do not trust a business that is not open to answering questions. Always trust your instincts. v

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How To Choose A Bowling Center

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Bowling is great fun for the whole family. It is one of America’s favorite pastimes because it is challenging and affordable. People of all ages discover that bowling can also offer an amazing workout.

Today’s best alleys are modern and clean — a far cry from the smoky bowling lanes that were popular decades ago. If you are thinking of taking up bowling as a hobby, there are a few aspects to consider when choosing a bowling center.

Technology For novices, the scoring system and terminology in bowling can be confusing. Today’s modern bowling centers have high-tech scoring systems that make it easy and fun for both experts and beginners to enjoy the sport. Some of the latest systems even help you improve your game, acting like a virtual coach. They’ll show you exactly where to aim so you can turn a split into a spare.

Service Some bowling alleys offer better customer service than others.

Your interactions with the staff will make a big difference in your experience. Choose a bowling center with fast, friendly service.

Many bowling centers offer extra services for special occa-

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sions, such as birthday parties, corporate events or fund-raisers for churches or nonprofit groups. A good bowling alley will have both the facilities and entertainment packages to host events of all sizes.

Food One of the big trends in today’s newest bowling alleys is an emphasis on using the space as a lounge. Now, bowling alleys have comfortable spots for bowlers to relax and enjoy a good meal — more than just the soda and hot dog of yesteryear. Look for a center with a wide selection of foods, more like what you would find at a restaurant than simple concession-stand snacks.

Entertainment Finally, you’ll want something to do after your bowling game has ended, so look for a center that offers more to do. Modern bowling centers have other entertainment options. Live bands, karaoke, billiards and pool tables can provide fun for the whole family.

These days, bowling centers offer a lot more than bowling.

You can spend an entire evening having fun with your friends and family without breaking your budget. v

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How To Live Life To The Fullest

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Feeling young and staying healthy is vital at any age, and that shouldn’t change just because you have a few more gray hairs. Different life stages bring a number of major changes. How we handle and monitor these changes is the key to living life to the fullest, no matter what your age. Why accept aging and all of its potential problems?

Plenty of older adults enjoy vigorous health, often better than many younger people. Prevent physical and mental deterioration from happening to you!

Preemptive measures such as healthy eating, exercising, managing stress and balance will do you wonders.

Eating Well Your relationship to food may change as you age, but learn how to adapt!

Nutrient-dense foods are imperative to your diet for energy and for the fight against preventable diseases. Are you gaining weight despite repeated attempts at dieting? Actively looking at

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food labels, planning meals in advance and seeking healthy meal services are effective strategies for eating well.

Exercising Many adults don’t exercise, as they get older. Some let a busy lifestyle stop them, while others give in to a lack of energy, but there’s no good reason to forgo this crucial measure in maintaining good health. Regular exercise will help maintain your strength and agility, help reduce chronic pain and keep you sharp physically and mentally. Setting up a weekly routine of exercising or meeting with a certified trainer will help keep you accountable.

Stress Management Many things in life are beyond our control, and we experience stress every day of our lives. While some stress is inevitable, too much stress is toxic.

Finding ways to manage stress is essential to physical and mental well-being.

We can manage our stress levels with greater efficiency by understanding what we are experiencing under pressure and by learning relaxation techniques and new coping behaviors. Make some time for yourself, manage your time wisely, and make sure you are getting enough sleep.

Balance Research and science provide alternatives to just dealing with the aging factors of life. Did you know balancing or restoring your hormones, for example, can help with fatigue, memory loss, weakened immune system and much more? Figure out your body’s current state of health to discover how you can prevent future troubles through DNA and radiology. Don’t settle for feeling lousy; seek management for your hormone levels!

Be proactive with your health, and reap the benefits of enjoying life to the fullest while aging! v

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04.14April April 3 Ever wonder what inspiration tastes like?

Columbia Art League hosts “Let Them Eat Art!” Explore the role of food in art and art in food in this fundraiser for CAL’s mission as a public art gallery. Ten local chefs will choose a work of art featured in CAL’s “Appetite” art show as inspiration for a tapas-style dish they’ll create for guests to taste during the event. Seating is limited with only 100 tickets available. $35; 6 p.m.; 207 S. Ninth St.; 573-443-8838; www.columbiaartleague.org

April 3 The MU School of Music Student Jazz Ensemble will be showing off its hard work this semester at the Jazz Combo spring concert at the Bridge. The program will feature both the Concert Jazz Band and the Studio Jazz band from the University of Missouri. $5 donation suggested, free to students; 7:30 p.m.; 1020 E. Walnut St.; 573-882-9472; music.missouri.edu

April 6 The University of Missouri Concert Series presents Tony award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ musical “West Side Story” in Jesse Auditorium. In this updated version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, two feuding families are part of the gang scene in New York City and in a constant battle to see which gang — the Jets or the Puerto Rican Sharks — will gain ownership of the streets. This musical connects forbidden love, violence and family traditions all on one stage. From $14; 7 p.m.; 319 Jesse Hall (MU campus); 573882-3781; www.concertseries.org

April 12 Local child advocacy center and emergency shelter Rainbow House will hold its sixth annual Masquerade Ball at Stoney Creek Inn. The fundraiser benefits the effort to end child abuse and neglect. The event will include food from Bleu Restaurant, a live painting session

April 6 Take a day to enjoy the simple pleasures in life with Columbia Parks & Recreation’s Kite Flying Day at the Douglass Park ballfield. Bring your grandchildren and help fill the sky with kites. Friendly kite competitions such as biggest flying kite, smallest flying kite and highest flier will bring to mind that “Mary Poppins” tune, “Let’s go fly a kite!” A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Free; noon to 2 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-817-5077; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

with artist David Spear and music from The Norm Ruebling Band. From $85; 7 p.m.; 2601 S. Providence Road; 573-4746600; www.rainbowhousecolumbia.org

“Mass of the Children” for children’s choir, mixed choir, soloists and orchestra. From $7; 5 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.columbiachorale.com

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Premier mixed-voice singing ensemble, Columbia Chorale, presents “From Waking to Sleeping” at Missouri Theatre.

The performers include singers ranging from elementary school students to adults.

Guests will enjoy a variety of melodies, all using the theme from dawn to dusk. The chorale will be joined by Columbia youth choirs as well as Hickman High School advanced orchestra students, and all will come together to perform John Rutter’s

Come enjoy the “Stephens Sings” Spring Chorale Concert in historic Senior Hall on the Stephens College campus.

The Stephens Concert Choir and The Velvetones, the college’s a cappella jazz ensemble, present a year-end performance dedicated to spring and the accomplishments of the senior class. The program will feature vocal jazz and classical works. Free; 7:30 p.m.; 100 Waugh St.; 573-876-7199; www.stephens.edu/performingarts Prime Magazine April 2014

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April 14 The University of Missouri School of Music’s top musical ensembles come together at the Missouri Theatre for the Chancellor’s Showcase Concert. The program features five ensembles: the University Singers, MU Concert Jazz Band, University Wind Ensemble, ShowMe Opera and University Philharmonic.

Proceeds from the concert benefit Chancellor’s Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment. $10, MU students free with ID; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-8823781; music.missouri.edu

▲ April 16 Mix up the tradition with the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt in Stephens Lake Park.

Bring a basket and a flashlight and search for the Easter Bunny’s eggs after dark.

Prizes will be awarded. The hunt begins at Riechmann Pavilion. Preregistration is required and spaces fill quickly. $7 per child; 7:45 p.m. for ages 3 to 5, 8 p.m. for ages 6 to 7, 8:15 p.m. for ages 8 to 10; 2300 E. Walnut St.; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

April 17–19, 25–27 Talking Horse Productions celebrates the world premiere of the original play, “The Sudden Glide” at Talking Horse Theatre.

The plot follows Yvonne Allaway, a veteran actress from Mississippi who has once again been nominated for the Best Actress Oscar — and, of course, she’s up against Meryl Streep. Playwright David Crespy’s hilarious story of Hollywood, the theater business and the crazy people who work in it stars Marsha Miller as Yvonne and Ed Hanson as Hampton Grissette, her manager; Crespy directs. From $10; 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinee April 27at 2:30 p.m.; 210 Saint James St.; 573-268-1381; www.talkinghorseproductions.org 28

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April 24-26 MU Theatre presents “Moonchildren” by Michael Weller at Rhynsburger Theatre, a serious comedy about college, sex, Vietnam and hamburgers. The play, set in 1955 and ’56, focuses on students graduating from college and facing uncertain futures. From $10; 7:30 p.m.; 129 Fine Arts Building (MU campus); 573-882-7529; theatre.missouri.edu

April 25 The quarterly Artrageous Friday promotes the growing artistic community in Columbia.

The event features a self-guided art crawl through downtown and the North Village Arts District where those who attend can view paintings, ceramic designs and sketches all done by local artists. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; The District; www.facebook.com/artrageousfridays

April 27 The 2014 North Village Arts District Farmers and Artisans Market makes its first appearance of the season in the North Village Arts District. Here, families can purchase fresh produce and art, enjoy live entertainment, and take the opportunity to participate in informational workshops. This farmers market runs every Sunday through October.

Free; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 126 N. 10th St.; 573442-6816; www.discoverthedistrict.com/events

April 27 Broadway Brewery presents its weekly Bluegrass Jam Brunch. Enjoy the brewery’s Sunday brunch menu and music from local artists and bands. Free (doesn’t include meal); 1 to 4 p.m.; 816 E. Broadway; 573443-5054; www.broadwaybrewery.com

▲ April 29 The University Concert Series is sponsoring Moscow Film Festival Ballet: Don Quixote at Jesse Auditorium. This ballet is based on an episode taken from the novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. From $15, $10 for MU students with ID; 7 p.m.; Jesse Auditorium (MU campus); 573-8823781; www.concertseries.org v Prime Magazine April 2014

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Prime Advice

Tell Me About It

With Angel Donnette Robertson

Do Grandparents Help Their Grandchildren Cope Q: How When Their Parents File For Divorce?

A: A divorce is heartbreaking for all those involved — the spouses, the children, the grandparents, friends.

Relationships all around the divorcing couple shift and change, and it is important for grandparents to actively cultivate their bond with their grandchildren during this time of stress and chaos in their young lives.

First, no matter how wrong the soon-to-beex’s behavior may be, they are still the parent, and the children still love and need them. So, grandparents must watch their words when they discuss the other parent in front of the children.

Also, maintaining a respectful relationship with the other parent, especially if he or she will be the custodial parent, will help the grandparents maintain a loving and close relationship with the children.

Grandchildren also need a safe place to talk, as well as a safe place not to talk. At times, the children will need to discuss their concerns, fears

and hurts; they will need the reassurance grandparents can provide. Other times, they will need a place where the divorce doesn’t follow them, and grandparents can provide that place of peace.

Children, especially young children, may blame themselves, and grandparents can help reassure them that they cannot control their parents’ feelings or emotions. They have enough responsibility just learning the alphabet and surviving recess; they cannot take on the responsibility of their parents’ marriage as well.

Finally, grandparents can simply love their grandchildren. For isn’t that what we all need when we are having a bad day or week or month?

No one will say or do the right thing every time.

But a grandparent can always, always love. 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? Email it to prime@insidecolumbia.net. Angel will select reader questions to answer, along with questions she finds, in upcoming issues of Inside Columbia’s Prime.

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Your History Memoir Writing

By Angel Donnette Robertson

A memoir is a written collection of experiences. Not all of us consider ourselves writers, but all of us have a story to share. Through revealing our memories, we impart to others a piece of history, a bit of our experience and a lot of ourselves.

Use the below prompt and prompts in future issues of Prime to begin writing your own story.

Whether that story eventually takes the shape of a formal memoir or remains simple bursts of personal and family history, it will be a treasure to future generations. v

YOUR PROMPT: Think of a first experience — first bike ride, the first taste of a favorite food, first kiss, first day of kindergarten, high school or college. What did you feel? What did you smell? Who was with you?

Who wasn’t with you?

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How Can I Help?

Rainbow House 1611 Towne Drive, Columbia 65203 573-474-6600 www.rainbowhousecolumbia.org

By Morgan McCarty Founded: 1986 Who’s in charge: Jan Stock, executive director, is a licensed professional counselor, forensic interviewer and family court mediator. Stock works alongside Rainbow House’s Board of Directors and founder Kathy Hughes.

What population is served and how?

The mission at Rainbow House is to keep children safe and support families in crisis through prevention, assessment and intervention in child abuse and neglect. Rainbow House has three programs under its umbrella that in other cities would normally stand alone. The Children’s Emergency Shelter provides a safe, loving home for children in crisis.

The Regional Child Advocacy Center provides a safe and friendly environment in which kids can disclose their experiences with abuse or neglect. Finally, the Homeless Youth Program — also known as “Soul House” — serves homeless youth aged 16 through 21. It is the only program between Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield to do so. Rainbow House also offers clinical programs, outreach services, parenting classes and therapy.

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What is the organization’s impact? In 2013, 52 foster children and 88 crisiscare children were provided 2,952 safe nights at Rainbow House; the Child Advocacy Center provided 412 forensic interviews and 31 sexual abuse forensic exams; and the Homeless Youth Program served 27 youths with shelter or transitional living and support services. Along with meeting the immediate need of a safe shelter for newborns to 21 year olds, Rainbow House also impacts the future of teens in the Homeless Youth Program through a variety of services including counseling, life skills training, case management and wellcheck exams.

Mark Your Calendar!

April 14: Masquerade Ball, the principal fundraising event for Rainbow House.

The event will include food from Bleu Restaurant, a live painting session with artist David Spear and music from The Norm Ruebling Band.

Pinwheels for Prevention will run throughout April. Rainbow pinwheels are distributed around town in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. v

Opportunities to Give: 1.

Donate online, in person, via mail or over the phone. Just $25 to the Children’s Emergency Shelter provides two days of hot meals for one child, while $50 to the Homeless Youth Program provides seven participants with one week of transportation to jobs, school and activities.

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Sign up for monthly giving to provide regular support through automatic donations.

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Volunteer for one of Rainbow House’s many events.

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Chair a committee or serve on the organization’s Board of Directors.

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Sponsor an event. Local businesses and organizations can also sign up to distribute rainbow pinwheels this month.

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Pet Corner

Seriously Trivial

The Crazy Calls That Keep Doctors Up At Night By dr. john williams

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I’m going to be totally honest with you. I never liked being on call. Very few medical professionals do. Now, that’s not to say that we don’t like helping those people and animals really in need of medical attention. That’s what we’re here for, and as corny as it sounds, we all took an oath. The harsh reality, though, is that emergency duty is not some made-for-TV movie where medical heroics are only a phone call away. Rather it’s more like a frustrating game that I like to call “Let’s Mess with What’s Left of Doc’s Sanity.”

This little mind game has a starting time — any time after Fallon and Letterman go off the air. You see, I am convinced that there are people living among us who have a curious habit of deciding to seek medical information after what most of us consider a normal bedtime. I call them “the nocturnal hoard.” Or at least that is what I call them in mixed company. The other names are not appropriate for this publication but usually make reference to a specific anatomical structure of a certain equine species.

These are the people who call in the night not because they have a medical emergency but rather to inquire about some medical precept that they are simply unclear about. I guess they fig-

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ure that the doctor won’t be busy, and it would be a good time to consult with him. It’s like they are cramming for a pathology exam and can’t find their notes. Questions like “How many types of worms do puppies get?” and “Why is my cat shedding so much?” are typical of this urgent need for knowledge.

Variations on this theme are things like, “If I buy a puppy, how many shots will he need?” and, one of my all-time favorites: “My cat is pregnant. How much do you think I can get for the kittens when I sell them?” All worthwhile and credible questions but only if they are posed during the light of day.

But there’s more. There are nocturnal requests for things like changing the time for grooming appointments and inquiries as to whether or not a single kernel of popcorn that Fluffy may have gulped down will affect him getting a toenail trim the next day. Then there is what I named the “late-night news updates.” These are calls that announce things like the pet owner is pretty sure that little Fifi is pregnant or the caller is thinking about buying some rare cat breed. Not kidding, guys. They all happened.

But, I have to admit, my all-time favorite may very well have truly been a minor medical emergency. I have a

vivid recollection of a late-night phone call from a very nice lady, who after confirming that I was, in fact, Dr. Williams, proceeded to describe, with great detail, what I can only describe as a urogenital problem (you may want to look that up). Not being able to completely grasp the entire medical scenario she was alluding to, I began to inquire as to some of the specifics of the problem that her pet was exhibiting.

As she frantically began to answer my questions, it occurred to me the existence of another problem she had that evening. You see, she had called Dr. Williams, but as you might expect there was more than one. The Dr. Williams she intended to call, and whose name was listed just above mine in the phone book, was her gynecologist!

Forget the oath. I referred the case. v

— John Williams, DVM, is a retired Columbia veterinarian who spent 39 years as a small-animal practitioner.

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Special Section

9 Top Perennials For Columbia

By Anita Neal Harrison Columbia is a beautiful place in the spring, thanks in part to the talent of its public gardeners. Home gardeners can plant like the pros with these expert suggestions of nine perfect perennial picks. v Pete Millier, director of MU Campus Facilities-Landscape Services and Mizzou Botanic Garden 1.

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2. Coreopsis lanceolata

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Special Section

Paris-Inspired Woven Seat

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By Anita Neal Harrison • Photo L.G. Patterson Tina Marks, assistant professor in the School of Design and Fashion at Stephen’s College, has a passion for creating new objects from old materials.

“There is a terrific sense of accomplishment in bringing an old piece back to a lovely new life,” she says. “I am a die-hard recycler, and this is the ultimate in recycling.”

This refurbished stool was inspired by a set of children’s chairs Marks saw in a Paris shop window last summer.

“When I saw them I thought they would be a great use for the colorful fabric scraps left over from my student’s design projects,” Marks says. “I can’t bear to throw away any scraps that are natural fibers and beautiful colors. When I saw a discarded stool in my neighbor’s trash that was in perfect shape (except for a missing seat and in need of some love), I knew it could become the basis for this project.”

Materials: ✔︎ Sturdy wooden stool, bench or chair, painted or refinished as desired. “I drybrushed mine with turquoise paint and then waxed it for a smoother finish,” Marks says. ✔ Heavy-weight denim scraps (cut up old jeans or canvas pants), cut or ripped into 1-inch-wide strips that are as long as possible.

✔ Medium- to heavy-weight fabric strips in your choice of colors, also cut into long, 1-inch-wide strips. ✔ #6 upholstery tacks ✔ Tack hammer (any hammer with a smaller head will work) ✔ Alternatively you could use a staple gun and ½-inch-to-5/8” staples.

Tacks are stronger.

Instructions: 1.

Decide which direction you need the strongest strips of fabric to go.

Cut your denim strips to the length needed with an extra 2 inches at each end to wrap around and tack (or staple) to the underside of the frame.

2. Start by tacking the strip underneath the frame and wrapping over the top. Pull as taut as you can across the frame. Wrap underneath the opposite side and tack.

3. Continue in the same way leaving about ¼-inch between each strip until you get to the end.

4. Now take the colored strips of fabric, or more denim, and begin weaving them into the structure that is already attached to the stool. Leave a tail of about 4 inches to tuck back in after you’ve finished weaving.

You will be weaving these strips of

fabric in an “Over 1/Under 1” pattern at a 90-degree angle for added strength.

5. As you reach the end of one strip, leave a tail of about 3 inches and pull to the underneath. Tie the next strip of fabric to it in a secure square knot. Do not trim; the ends are underneath and will not show.

6. As you weave the new strips in, be sure to “beat up” the new rows: Pull them as close as possible to the previous rows so that there are no gaps and the rows are even and straight.

Continue weaving and “beating up” until you reach the other side.

Leave a 4-inch tail at the end.

7. Take the beginning and ending tails and wrap and tuck securely into the already woven portion pulling any excess to the bottom so it will not show.

8. You are finished! Enjoy! v

Artist Inspiration

When not strolling down Paris streets, Tina Marks finds inspiration by browsing decorating magazines and blogs dedicated to repurposing, as well as visiting DIY websites (she loves Apartment Therapy). She also frequents local antique and thrift stores. “Many of the owners are pretty creative themselves and can give you ideas on how to use or repurpose items,” she says.

Similar Projects: You can use this same weaving technique to make a pillow front, place mats or table runner.

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Life Lessons

Dieting Dangers Watch What You Say, Not Just What You Eat

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By Saralee Perel

When my husband, Bob, was told to go on a low-carbohydrate diet, I knew he’d freak out.

“What’s a carbohydrate?” he said, though it was hard for me to understand him because his mouth was filled with Easter bunny-shaped sugar cookies.

“Well, um, take cookies for example.”

Misunderstanding, he took another cookie from our Easter junk food trough.

“Sweetheart,” I said, “there are lots of carbs that are good for you, but you’re supposed to limit things like — um,” I whispered, “cookies.”

“What!”

I softly said, “And sugary soda, white bread, cake – ” “No! You’re lying!”

Forcing myself to be honest, I added, “And candy.”

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“You’re evil.”

He stormed out of the room to his den. I sat alone in front of the fire listening to crackling sounds, coming not from the fire, but Bob. I found him gorging on potato chips. “Potatoes come from the ground, for heaven’s sake,” he said.

“So does lava.” I grabbed the bag.

“Then what am I supposed to eat?”

“Here’s a good rule of thumb, Bob. Everything you eat? Don’t eat it.”

That afternoon, we went to Burger King for salads with grilled chicken.

Bob came to the car with an extra bag. “It’s the new Big King!” he said, showing me the huge double cheeseburger. He tossed the bun and started eating the burgers, which were loaded with a creamy sauce.

“No carbs. See?”

“You had high-cholesterol bacon and eggs this morning, and now you want that?”

He nodded emphatically.

“There’s this brand new concept, Bob. It’s called dropping dead.”

Later, he was at the kitchen table holding a blank piece of paper. He said, “I’m making a list of all the foods I can eat.”

“But it’s blank,” I said.

“Exactly.”

“I’ll help you,” I said, sitting beside him. “What do you like that’s good for you?”

He wrote: “Pepperoni pizza.”

I crossed it off.

“But I’ll eat the gluten-free kind,” he said.

“Nobody knows what gluten is. Plus you’ve got to watch high-fat food.”

And that was when the pivotal moment occurred — the most important moment in any relationship. That moment when love is professed from the core of one’s being. The culmination of all the vows made to cherish and honor. That moment when — when — when one partner tells the other that they need to lose weight.

“Saralee,” he said gently, “you need to lose a few pounds.”

Tenderly, I replied, “You’re vile.”

He held my hand. “We both have a middle-age spread, that part around the waist — ” He pointed.

I grabbed his finger. “I know where it is, you insensitive monster.”

“You love me,” he said. “That’s why you’re helping me with sugary carbs. And I love you. That’s why I’m helping you lose some —” “Lose some what, Bob? Say it. Just say it!”

“Now I’m scared to say it.”

“Scared, Bob?” I was escalating. “If you point that finger at my stomach again, I’ll cut off that finger and another appendage you’re so fond of.”

Sweetly he said, “I love you just the way you look.”

“Oh, that’s a beauty.”

“I mean, I love you no matter how much you weigh.”

“Bob, where will you be sleeping tonight?”

He sighed.

“Just tell me,” I said. “Do I look as good as I did at our wedding?”

“You look better now.”

“Good answer.”

“You were so skinny at our wedding,” he said. “You look healthier at this size.”

“You should write a book, Bob. Call it, ‘How to Guarantee You’ll Never Have Sex the Rest of Your Married Life.’ ” “Come sit on my lap,” he said. I did. I heard a little pop in his knee.

“I’m sorry I was mean,” I said. We kissed.

Then we slowly and sensuously fed each other celery sticks, but not until we slathered them with peanut butter. v Award-winning columnist, Saralee Perel, can be reached at sperel@saraleeperel.com or via her website: www.saraleeperel.com.

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Fun & Games

Letter-Link Word Search Puzzle Directions: The words in the Word List are hidden in the puzzle grid. Some are not in straight lines, so look in all directions for each next letter (right, left, up, down, diagonal). Do not backtrack. Words may overlap each other or themselves by one letter.

Swimming Suit Too Tight

word list APPLE

OKRA

ARECA

PEAR

ARRUGULA

PECAN

CABBAGE

POMEGRANATE

CELERY

POTATO

COCONUT

PUMPKIN

CUCUMBER

QUINCE

CURRANT

RADICCHIO

DATE

RAISIN

EGGPLANT

RHUBARB

ENDIVE

RUTABAGA

HUCKLEBERRY

SPINACH

JICAMA

SWISS CHARD

KIWI

TOMATILLO

KOHLRABI

TURNIP

LETTUCE

UGLI FRUIT

MULBERRY © 2013 Eliza Bettin: Eliza Bettin’s puzzles have been in newspaper syndication and IGA, United Airlines and Earthgrains magazines.

Cryptogram Decipher this quote by unraveling the secret code.

Each letter stands for another letter. We’ve given you a few hints to get you started.

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Test your knowledge!

Turn to Page 51 to check your answers.

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Faces And Places

Pascale’s Pals Holds Annual Fundraiser On March 14, over 800 friends of Pascale’s Pals came together to raise funds for the nonprofit, which brings happiness to children and their families receiving care at the University of Missouri Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised in silent and live auctions, as The Norm Ruebling Band provided entertainment. Pascale’s Pals has purchased flat-screen TVs, DVD players, Wii gaming consoles and sofa beds for all Children’s Hospital rooms, as well as a wheelchair accessible playground and patient gifts. (Photos by Wally Pfeffer, mizzouwally@compuserve.com) 1. R. E. Voorheis and Sharon Davis 2. Volunteers pose with Pascale White (in white dress) and her family 3. Chloe White and France Carpentier 4. Lucinda DuCoulumbier and Maizie DuCoulumbier 5. J. Scott Christianson, Ava Fajen and Jonathan Sessions 6. Larry and Myra McCoig 7. Amy Hay, Amy Hill and Karla Wilcoxson 8. Kathryn and Cord Harper 9. Helen and Marty Oetting

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Recipe Box

Flavorful Grilled Lamb

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Make Lamb Sirloin Your Main Easter Dish Roasted leg of lamb traditionally takes center stage for spring celebrations around the family dinner table. This flavorful recipe from Boston Chef Michael Scelfo for Grilled American Lamb Sirloin is a fresh spin on whole leg roasts and simplifies spring entertaining.

While sirloin chops are commonly found in grocery stores, consider ordering a whole sirloin roast – a portion of the leg – from your butcher for a larger gathering.

Though you may be most familiar with roasting or braising, American lamb can be deliciously prepared a variety of ways. For example, this grilled lamb recipe pairs a zesty marinade with a hint of cacao for a fresh and seasonal American lamb spread. Simple marinades and rubs will bring out the best in lamb, creating a fresh flavor that enhances and tenderizes the meat.

Invest in a quality meat thermometer to avoid overcooking lamb. The key to tender and flavorful meat is removing the lamb from the heat when it reaches 135 degrees. Then, let it rest before cutting, bringing the internal temperature to 145 degrees (medium rare). v Find the full recipe and others at www.americanlamb.com.

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grilled American Lamb Sirloin Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds American lamb sirloin or sirloin chops 2 lemons 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pitted black olives, plus a few for garnish 2/3 cup flat leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons cacao nibs 3

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

directions Pat sirloin dry and place in 8-inch square baking dish. Coarsely chop zest of one lemon an place in food processor or blender.

Add juice of both lemons and remaining ingredients. Roughly puree by pulsing food processor or blender several times, until mixture is smooth with some small chunks.

Rub puree over meat. Loosely cover pan with plastic wrap and marinate at least 2 hours in refrigerator, preferably overnight.

Remove sirloin from refrigerator one hour prior to cooking to bring meat to room temperature. Heat gas or charcoal grill so one section is approximately 450째F degrees, and a second section is about 350째F. When grill is hot, scrape excess rub off sirloin and place it on hot side of grill, flat side down. Sear 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until nicely charred. Move sirloin to cooler side of grill and continue to cook, covered, until it reaches 135째F, approximately 25 minutes or 15 to 20 minutes per pound. (For individual chops, use medium hot grill, 4 to 6 minutes per side.)

Before slicing, allow meat to rest, loosely covered with foil, for 15 minutes to bring the internal temperature to 145째F (medium rare).

Serving tip: Serve on a bed of Carrot & Coriander Mash, topped with Puree of Grilled Ramps.

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Fuel Your Active Lifestyle

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Simple Ways To Boost Fitness With Dairy

Many people are taking advantage of warmer temperatures and increased hours of sunlight to get fit for the fun season ahead. As they do, they’ll be looking for ways to fuel their efforts.

Enter dairy, a protein powerhouse that provides numerous benefits to active individuals.

More Protein Per Ounce The perfect addition to snack or mealtime, dairy foods offer a convenient way to add the protein needed to help you achieve your fitness goals. While helping your body build and repair muscle, as well as regulate metabolism, it also keeps you satisfied longer. In fact, just one serving of milk, cheese or yogurt provides approximately eight grams of high quality protein, including all essential amino acids. When it comes to smart snacking, dairy really packs a protein punch.

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Easy Choices It’s simple to power your fitness goals — whatever they may be — with these dairy choices: ► Yogurt Enjoy this versatile food at any time of day. Double up on protein with Greek yogurt, which often contains twice the amount as regular yogurt. ► Milk Reach for low-fat chocolate milk after exercise. The protein it provides supports healthy muscles and the carbohydrates help refuel you with energy. ► Cheese Grab a slice, wedge or stick when you need something to tide you over between meals.

The protein in cheese can curb hunger, which makes it a great tool for weight management. ► Whey Add whey protein powder to your post-workout smoothie or cereal, which can help build and maintain lean muscle. v Find more nutrition information and recipes to power up at www.dairymakessense.com.

Rainbow Fruit & Cheese Kabobs Serves 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 6 straws (8-inches or longer) 6 ounces Monterey cheese, cut into 18 cubes 1/2 cup strawberry halves 1/2 cup cantaloupe, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup pineapple, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 6 pieces 1/4 cup blueberries 6 purple grapes directions To make a rainbow for each kabob, thread onto a straw a piece of cheese, a strawberry halve, a cantaloupe cube, a pineapple cube, another piece of cheese, a piece of kiwi, 2 blueberries, a grape and another piece of cheese. Repeat pattern with remaining straws.

Nutritional information per serving: 135 calories; 9 g fat; 7 g protein; 8 g carbohydrates; 1 g dietary fiber; 25 mg cholesterol; 135 mg sodium; calcium 22 percent of daily value.

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Facebook Contest Winners Beka Baumgartner won a $20 Lizzi & Rocco’s gift card after answering our question, Are you a cat person or a dog person?

Beka is on Team Dog. To the right are a few photos other respondents posted with their answers.

Randee Shenkel won a $50 Bleu Restaurant & Wine Bar gift card when we asked fans to finish this sentence, “I know it’s spring in Columbia when …” “the outdoor seating at our local restaurants is busy!”

- Karon Rush

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“my daffodils start peeking through the ground, which they are doing!” - Amanda Burke “I drive by Greek Town and all the sorority girls are out.”

- Shane Winter Jan Beckett won a $25 Pickleman’s Gourmet Café gift card for telling us her favorite Columbia nonprofit: Assistance League of Mid-Missouri.

Check out www.facebook.com/PrimeMagazineOnline for fun contests and conversation!

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fun & games solved Challenge your brain with this month’s puzzles found on Page 42.

Letter-Link Word Search

Cryptogram Answer “The rose that lives its little hour Is prized beyond the sculptured flower.” ~ William Cullen Bryant

Did You Know?

On April Fools’ Day 1957, the BBC aired a hoax report on a Switzerland family harvesting spaghetti from trees. At the time, spaghetti was still unfamiliar enough in Britain that many viewers contacted the BBC for advice on growing their own spaghetti crops.

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Your Bucket List

A Dream Trip to Africa Ken & Linda Askren

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“Guess what! We’re going to Africa!”

This was the unexpected announcement Ken Askren heard when he rejoined his wife, Linda, at his high school reunion. Linda had been chatting with one of Ken’s friends, Robert Hilton, while Ken caught up with other classmates.

Linda and Robert’s conversation had turned to travel, and Robert had brought up his plans to go on a group trip to Africa. Linda had always wanted to go to Africa, and a quick check with the trip’s planners revealed there were two spots left.

“By the time I got back, she had big saucer eyes,” Ken says. “It was the most expensive high school reunion I’ve ever gone to.”

Ken and Linda took the trip this February. They spent 10 days and 10

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nights in Tanzania, and the itinerary included daily game drives, a drive across the vast Ngorongoro Crater — where the landscape includes volcanoes, mountains, plains, lakes, forests and archaeological sites — and a few days in Serengeti National Park.

Some of their most vivid memories include taking a hot air balloon ride at sunrise on the Serengeti; getting stuck in the mud and watching the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras and elephants part around them; finding wild elephants milling about in their lodge courtyard; and visiting with nomadic Masai people in their smoke-filled huts.

It was all as exotic as Ken and Linda had imagined it would be.

“We’ve been to several countries in Europe, and we had friends in Australia, so we’d been there, but this seemed like it would be a whole different world,” Linda says. “And it was. It was much different than anything we’d done before.”

“For me, it validated everything that I’d grown up thinking Africa might be from my National Geographic magazines,” Ken says. “It put a real flavor to it, rather than just being a beautiful photograph.” v

Tell us your story Have you crossed something off your bucket list? Please share your experience with us for a chance to be in an upcoming issue of Prime!

Just send a brief note describing the feat to anita@insidecolumbia.net, and if we choose to feature your triumph, we will be in contact for an interview.

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

Columbia Would Benefit From Collaboration In Health Care

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On the evening of Feb. 22, my 16-year-old son and two of his friends were involved in a terrifying auto accident on Route O, just west of Columbia. The car in which they were traveling left the roadway at a high rate of speed and hit a tree. The impact left my son injured with nine broken ribs, a damaged kidney and liver, punctured lung, broken shoulder blade and bleeding on the brain. He was transported from the accident scene by ambulance to the trauma unit at University Hospital where he spent four days in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. A few weeks later, I’m happy to report that all three of the young men involved in the accident have survived and are well on their way to recovery.

The medical care my son and his friends received at University of Missouri Health Care was nothing short of amazing. As parents, we will be forever grateful for the expertise and compassion offered by the trauma surgeons and nurses we encountered. This accident, in a very dramatic way, reminded me how fortunate we are to have access to trauma care right here in our community. I can’t begin to imagine having to travel to hospitals in St. Louis or Kansas City for trauma care. We are blessed as a community to have such easy access.

As many of you know, my No. 1 volunteer job in this community is serving as the chairman of the board of trustees at Boone Hospital Center. While I’ve always been impressed by the level of outstanding care delivered at Boone Hospital, my experience at Boone’s crosstown competitor was a potent reminder of the wonderful health care options available to us at all of Columbia’s six hospitals. Whether you’re a patient at Boone, University, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center or Landmark Hospitals, you’re likely going to receive expert care.

For years, Columbia has had the distinction of having the second-highest number of hospital beds per capita in the United States. Only Rochester, Minn., the home of the Mayo Clinic, has a denser hospital bed population. If you have to be in second place in the world of medicine, it’s not a bad thing to be right behind Rochester. Although the sizes of the two cities are remarkably similar, Rochester boasts a medical workforce of more than 30,000, compared to Columbia’s 8,000 employees working in health care.

Unlike our local health system, the Mayo Clinic is actually made up of a mini-consortium of two local hospitals, Saint Mary’s Hospital and Rochester Methodist Hospital, as well as a number of specialty clinics. The Mayo Clinic sees more than 2 million patients every year. Most of these patients come from all over the world for the treatment or diagnosis of illnesses and disease. You may be thinking to yourself, “How did this tiny town in Minnesota become the medical mecca of the world?” Some may

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attribute this phenomenon to clever marketing. Others will tell you that success begets success. In either case, I believe there’s a lesson here for Columbia.

One of the unexpected trends emerging from health care reform in our country is the need for collaboration. As the government makes it more and more difficult for hospitals to earn reimbursement for the services they provide, we’re seeing an increasing number of hospitals band together in quasi-official consortiums focused on finding economies in purchasing, negotiating with third-party payers, sharing best practices and finding more efficient ways of delivering health care. Most of what comes out of these collaborative efforts likely will be invisible to the end user.

Columbia has a unique opportunity as a community. For the past 40 years, we’ve witnessed what might be described as an “arms race” between our local hospitals. Little effort has gone into analyzing how many MRIs, CT scanners or da Vinci robots a city the size of Columbia actually needs. We could say the same about the number of orthopedic surgeons or cardiologists we should recruit to our community. Our “survival of the fittest” mentality toward health care in Columbia comes at a very expensive cost to all involved.

There are benefits associated with having competition in the marketplace, but there must be a happy medium where all involved can benefit from some healthy collaboration.

Ultimately, this is a conversation that should be initiated outside of hospital walls here. Elected officials, business leaders and campus leaders must embrace the idea of more collaboration between our hospitals and take ownership of the concept. It won’t get traction if we wait for the key stakeholders in Columbia’s health care industry to work it out among themselves. There are far too many sacred cows and territorial issues involved that complicate the matter.

If we want to position Columbia as the medical mecca of the lower Midwest, we will need a groundswell of support throughout the community. It won’t be easy, but the rewards could be significant.

Fred Parry, fred@insidecolumbia.net

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