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Edito r i a l Associate Publisher, Betsy Bell BetsyB@businesstimescompany.com Katrina Tauchen, Managing Editor Katrina@businesstimescompany.com MA NAGE M E N T General Manager, Chris Harrison ChrisH@columbiahl.com
OK, I admit it. I am a magazine lover. At our house, my husband gets the mail, and it never fails that when one of my favorite publications is delivered, he hides it behind his back and surprises me. He must love seeing my reaction because he knows that magazines are my favorite form of entertainment. A good magazine will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, impart useful information or just be a good companion on a cold winter night. What's better than snuggling up on the couch with a blanket and a good read? I’ve been working in the magazine business for a long time, and now I've been given the opportunity to help reshape a magazine for other women to love. Carrying the vision of Columbia Home is a huge responsibility and an amazing honor, but I can tell you I don’t do it alone. Fortunately, I am surrounded by colleagues with tremendous talent, whose creativity is reflected in the magazine you hold. The new Columbia Home is a collaboration of ideas, design, photography and writings. I am so proud of what we have worked together to create. You will notice that we've made some pretty big changes to our publication. Columbia Home will still celebrate the extraordinary personalities, families and friends who live and work in our community, while also showcasing Columbia's most beautiful homes, gardens and one-of-a-kind spaces. In addition to this, we have developed many new regular departments, including Designer's Palette, where a local interior designer shares his or her expertise; an advice column called Dear Kate; and Welcome to the World, where we celebrate our city’s latest tiny arrivals. Some other new departments include Home Bound, DIY, The Book Club, On the Web, among others. To cap the magazine, we have decided to give the pen to a member of our community. This issue culminates with Eliot Battle’s touching account of his life’s journey with his late wife, Muriel. So grab a blanket, and get cozy because it’s time to live, laugh and love with Columbia Home.
Business Manager, Renea Sapp ReneaS@businesstimescompany.com Operations Manager, Cindy Sheridan CindyS@businesstimescompany.com David Reed, Group Editor DavidR@businesstimescompany.com DESI G N Alisha Moreland, Art Director AlishaM@businesstimescompany.com Kristin Branscom kristin@businesstimescompany.com MAR KETING REP R E S E NTATIV E S Betsy Bell BetsyB@businesstimescompany.com Joe Schmitter JoeS@businesstimescompany.com CREATIVE S ERVI C E S Kayse Loyd Kayse@businesstimescompany.com Rebecca Rademan RebeccaR@businesstimescompany.com editorial in t e r n Joanna Demkiewicz CO NTRIBU TING PH OTO GRA P H E R S Taylor Allen, Creative Photo, Deanna Dikeman, Notley Hawkins, Nichelle Lawrence, Anastasia Pottinger, ArtSmith Photography CO NTRIBUTIN G WRITE R S Kay Bartle, Dianna Borsi O'Brien, Joanna Demkiewicz, Laura Nauser, Keija Parssinen, Kate Smart Harrison, Nathan Stephens, Bondi Wood, Molly Wright
SUBSC RIP TION S Subscription rate is $12.95 for 6 issues or $18.95 for 12 issues. Call Cindy Sheridan at (573) 499-1830 ext.1003 to place an order or to inform us of a change of address. Columbia Home magazine is published by The Business Times Co., 2001 Corporate Place, Suite 100, Columbia, MO, 65202. (573) 499-1830 Copyright The Business Times Co., 2007. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of any editorial or graphic content without the express written permission of the publisher is prohibited.
Betsy Bell Associate Publisher
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