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Driven To Succeed I have to say, I am loving this month’s 1972 cover photo of Norm Ruebling. That power pose. That vintage Mizzou uniform. That plotting expression. It looks to me as though Ruebling is gazing into his future and seeing his coming success. Is he about to turn his head, look straight at the camera and, with a clap and thumbs up, declare he wants me to ride MO-X? It’s easy to imagine, but, of course, the 1972 Ruebling had no idea he would someday be king of Columbia’s shuttle services. Back then, he was still a music major, planning a career as a band director, and, as his pose would suggest, he saw those plans succeed, too. In the late ’80s, he even took up the baton to lead Marching Mizzou. So how did he go from Marching Mizzou to MO-X? I found that a little hard to follow at first, too, but Ruebling soon had me convinced it made perfect sense. Find out how on Page 10. Elsewhere in this issue explore what Columbia has planned for Jazz Appreciation Month, see what’s so special about old vine Zinfandel, learn how to deal with a bully relative, catch up with TV pioneer Conrad Janis, get a recipe for granola, reminisce over 1960s movies and enter contests to win gift cards to Columbia restaurants — among other chances for fun. It’s all the entertainment and information that make Inside Columbia’s Prime the Baby Boomer’s guide to living well in Columbia. March on in to the fun.
staff Publisher Fred Parry Associate Publisher Melody Garnett Parry Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Sandy Selby Managing Editor Anita Neal Harrison Graphic Designer Trever Griswold Joe Waner Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Marketing Representatives Rosemarie Peck Samantha Cook Joe Schmitter Operations Manager Kalie Clennin Operations Assistant Lilly Smith Finance Manager Brenda Brooks Distribution Manager John Lapsley Contributing Writers Kathy Casteel, Peg Gill, Saralee Perel, Angel Donnette Robertson, Nick Thomas
Have a story idea? Email me at anita@insidecolumbia.net.
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Jazz Up, Columbia! Get In The Groove For Jazz Appreciation Month BY PEG GILL
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series is joining in this month-long national celebration that recognizes jazz from coast to coast. Columbia’s festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Ragtag Cinema (10 Hitt St.) with a special free screening of “Keep on Keepin’ On.” This acclaimed documentary, directed by Alan Hicks, centers on 94-year-old trumpeter and jazz icon Clark Terry, who enjoyed long stints in both Duke Ellington’s and Count Basie’s bands. Terry was one of the great bandleaders and trumpeters in the history of modern jazz. The film is a touching documentary that follows Terry as he befriends and mentors Justin Kauflin, a young, blind jazz pianist. The film features Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and other jazz greats. Advance reservations are required; call 573-449-3009.
There are more than 20 Jazz Series events planned for April, including special shows at Murry’s (3107 Green Meadows Way) on April 12 and 26, and a watch party at the Jazz Series’ downtown location (21 N. 10th St.) at 6:30 p.m. on April 20. The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert from “Jazz at Lincoln Center” will air. Call the Jazz Series at 573-4493009 for watch party details. The celebration culminates on April 30 with an International Jazz Day open house from 1 to 8 p.m. at Jazz Series headquarters. The event will feature viewing opportunities for various global concerts, plus live music. For a complete list of Jazz Appreciation Month events, visit www.wealwaysswing.org or call 573-449-3009. ❖
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If come May 1, jazz fans aren’t quite ready for the celebration to end, they can head to the Missouri Theatre (203 S. Ninth St.) for the MU School of Music’s Jazz Big Bands concert at 7:30 p.m. Free to students and MU faculty and staff, the concert is just $5 for the general public. Call 573-882-3781 for tickets.
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“Oh! Lord, I’m stuck in Lodi again …” Berkeley native John Fogerty had never visited Lodi before he penned his plaintive ode to the California farming town; he says he chose the town for the ’69 classic rock ballad “Lodi” because the town had “the coolest sounding name.” It’s probably just as well — had Fogerty known of the exquisite creativity afoot in the vineyards of Lodi, the fortunes of Creedence Clearwater Revival might never have been the same. Lodi is old-vine country, home of some of the best Zinfandel in the world. Stretching from the Sierra foothills to the San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta, the region’s Mediterranean climate — warm, breezy dry summers and cool, foggy wet winters — offers a diverse terroir that nurtures a wide range of varietals, from Albariño to Zinfandel. The region produces more than 40 percent of California’s premium Zinfandel in styles ranging from medium to full-bodied with intense red and black fruit flavors. The Zinfandel vines are longtime Lodi residents, with some plantings dating back to 1888. These vines have put down deep roots to exhibit their staying power. Generally, by the time grapevines of other varietals are about 20 to 40 years old, they produce smaller crops of decreasing quality, leaving vintners with little reason to cultivate grapes of lesser quality and lower yields, so they replant. Not so with Zinfandel, which
can produce consistent, concentrated grapes year after year in naturally low yields. The older the vine, the smaller the berry and the bigger the flavor. Oak Ridge Winery’s Old Zin Vines Zinfandel delivers a signature wine from Lodi vines that are 50 to 100 years old. The blend of 96 percent old vine Zinfandel with 4 percent Petite Sirah offers a sweet, fruitful aroma that leads to a classic blackberry/raspberry flavor with a trace of blueberries and a dusting of cocoa. The tannins of the Petite Sirah give the wine backbone and neutralize any sweetness you might expect from the jammy aroma. Full-bodied and smooth, the finish lingers nicely. OZV Zinfandel pairs well with barbecue, pizza, burgers or any patio fare for a great spring and summer go-to wine. It’s only fitting that Oak Ridge — the oldest winery in Lodi —would produce this fine old vine Zin. Recent OZV vintages have earned kudos from Wine Enthusiast and Beverage Dynamics, and garnered a pile of gold medals from such competitions as Jerry Mead’s New World International, the Ultimate Wine Challenge, Los Angeles Wine Competition, Pacific Rim, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition and the California State Fair, where it snagged a score of 95. OZV is readily available in Columbia. Check with your favorite local wine merchant. ❖
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nyone who spends much time around Columbia will soon grow used to spotting Norm Ruebling. After all, he’s kind of hard to miss, what with his band, his business, his wacky commercials and his habit of wearing Hawaiian shirts, no matter the occasion. But wait — this breaking fashion news just in — Ruebling’s Hawaiian shirts may be on the way out. “I did just go out and buy a whole wardrobe of solid shirts,” he says. “You know me. I like to fly underneath the radar. I’m thinking the solid shirts will help me to do that.” In reality, a simple change of shirt is unlikely to send Ruebling fading into the background. This is a man who has built more than one successful career making lots of noise. He’s probably best known today for his transportation businesses, MO-X and Doc & Norm Direct. The zany commercials that star him with his partner, Brent “Doc” Moore, and the MO-X girls have people all over midMissouri clapping their hands and saying, “We want you to ride MO-X!” But rivaling his MO-X claim to fame is Ruebling’s status as a local music celebrity. For 25 years now, he has led a successful selfnamed band that covers blues, R&B, classic rock, big band, jazz and soul. And back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Ruebling was the director of Marching Mizzou.
At first glance, it might not seem that his love for music and his transportation businesses are related — awesome MO-X music videos notwithstanding — but it turns out, one did lead to the other.
Batons to Buses After earning a bachelor’s and master’s in music education from MU — where he also marched in Marching Mizzou and was Mini Mizzou’s first drummer in ’73 — Ruebling took a job directing a high school band in Union. Next, he directed college bands in Louisiana and Kansas before becoming director of Marching Mizzou in 1988, a post that, he says, was “a huge thrill.” “To have the opportunity to come back and teach and be the band director here — it was just one of those jobs you think you’re never going to get,” he says. It was through his job at Mizzou that Ruebling connected with the owner of Tiger Air Express, a now-defunct shuttle business that was up-and-coming in the early 1990s. Marching Mizzou often used the shuttle service, and the Tiger Air owner kept telling Ruebling that if he wanted to come direct Tiger Air’s marketing, there would always be a spot for him. After six years at Mizzou, Ruebling finally decided to take that offer. “It was something new, something different,” Ruebling says, explaining why he made the move. “It gave me a lot of freedom.”
“It’s The Weirdest Thing” How Ruebling Found His Inner Musician
Ruebling traces his music career back to a twist of fate in junior high. One summer day, some of his buddies went to school to help their new band director organize the band room. Ruebling wasn’t in band but “for nothing else better to do, I went along with them,” he says. The band director asked each of the boys what they played, including Ruebling, who told him he didn’t play anything; he wasn’t in the band. “And he goes: ‘Well, I need a drummer. Would you be interested?’” Ruebling recalls. “And I go, ‘I don’t play anything,’ and he said, ‘I’ll make you a drummer.’ “So that’s how it started,” Ruebling continues. “It’s the weirdest thing. I might not have ever played had I not been there that day with some friends.”
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Although he had no official marketing experience, Ruebling felt up for anything after directing some 250 to 300 college band students. “Just imagine that — having that many kids around and all of the issues and problems and laughs that go on with organizing and running a band,” he says. “Anybody who’s a band director can probably go out and do just about any vocation.” Besides, he says with a laugh, he had his “charming and warm appearance” to win over potential customers. “I’ve always been one who’s not afraid to talk to anybody,” he says. “I’ll go knock on any door. I’ll sit down with anybody. Back then, Tiger Air kind of waited for people to look them up and call them on the phone. So when I got into it, first of all I found out: ‘OK. Who uses buses?’ And I found out it’s amazing who uses buses. “The Branson thing was just getting ready to go absolutely crazy, and that for a while was bus mecca of the world,” he continues. “So I contacted tour companies all over the United States and Canada that flew in groups to offer to get a bus to them and bring them down there.” He also called local high schools and colleges, as well as schools with athletic teams that traveled to mid-Missouri. “They just needed someone to pick up the phone or go to the school or go to the office or wherever and tell them what we
had to offer,” he says. Not long after he joined, Ruebling saw Tiger Air expand from its one Columbia office to offices in Springfield, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Then, in the late ’90s, a nationwide venture business bought out Tiger Air, and things “took a nosedive,” Ruebling says. That’s when he and Moore, who also worked at Tiger Air but in operations, decided to launch MO-X. They ran their first shuttle in October 1999. In the 15 years since, Moore — who, Ruebling says, can run the “entire business in his head” — and Ruebling — who, Moore says, is the one out “shaking hands and kissing babies” — have added the Doc & Norm charter service and have a fleet of vehicles that includes 17 vans, 10 mini-buses, seven motor coaches and four SUVs. More than 75 people work at the two businesses, and along with the home office in Columbia, there’s a second office near St. Louis in Hamel, Ill. It’s obviously been a great success, but there were times when Ruebling wondered if even a band director could pull it off. “When we first started, I had no idea the hours it would take,” he says. “Doc and me, we both had sleeping bags at our offices, and it was not unusual for us to sleep on the floor and get up and do it again the next day.” Although that work ethic was necessary, it is not what Ruebling identifies as the
“Anybody who’s a band director can probably go out and do just about any vocation.”
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secret to MO-X’s success. That, he says, has “always been the guys and gals who work for us. Our staff is incredible, and that’s everybody, from our drivers to our managers to our dispatchers to our mechanics to our folks at the counter.”
Family Fun Times Work is not the only place where Ruebling is quick to credit others with his success. At home, he points to his wife, Connie, as the one who has made life go well. “She made it easy,” he says, recalling how he kept up with both his career and family. “She runs the household and does an amazing job with it. If I had to switch jobs with her and me, I would keep my job.” The Rueblings have been married for 26 years and have two children, a son who is finishing up a music degree at MU and a daughter who is a sophomore at University of Arkansas. With their kids grown, Norm and Connie take frequent mini vacations together, “here, there and everywhere,” Norm says. “We love going to New York,” he says. “We go to watch the shows, and there are a couple of bands we go see. One of my favorite drummers is Tommy Igoe. He plays at the Birdland Jazz Club down by Times Square, and we plan our trips around when he’ll be there. “Last year, we went back down to New Orleans,” he adds. “There’s something about New Orleans — I love that town.” When the kids were growing up, Ruebling convinced them Disney Word
was the best place for family vacations. Their family went seven or eight years in a row. “Little did they know I was the one who wanted to go there the most,” Ruebling says. “I could ride Tower of Terror and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster all day. We’ve been talking about resurrecting that tradition, and maybe going back one of these summers coming up.” In Columbia, one of Norm and Connie’s favorite pastimes is going to the movies. “And we love to eat at Murry’s,” Ruebling says. Then there are his band gigs. The Norm Ruebling Band has a large, devoted following, and interacting with the fans is “one of the most rewarding things about playing,” Ruebling says. “I think people look forward to coming out and hearing our band,” he says. “The band we have now is so unique. You just don’t hear horn bands anymore, and our repertoire is very different. I have surrounded myself with the greatest musicians in the world, and I always say they even make the drummer look good.” So once again, Ruebling credits his achievements to others. That outlook seems to be serving him well. Asked what he’s looking forward to right now, he responds, “I look forward to every day.” “I am so blessed,” he adds. “I mean, I’m 61 years old. Do I think about retiring? Never. I mean, Mick Jagger is, what, 71 years old? Paul McCartney is 72? And those guys are still rockin’. I think I’ll quit when they quit.” ❖
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04.15 April APRIL 1 The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month at Ragtag Cinema with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary “Keep on Keepin’ On.” Read more on Jazz Appreciation Month on Page 6. Free, advance reservations required; 6 p.m.; 10 Hitt St,; 573449-3009; www.wealwaysswing.org
APRIL 7 Calling all nuns, goat herders and baronesses, the University Concert Series presents Sing-Along “The Sound of Music.” Don’t miss this Oscar-winning Best Picture at the Missouri Theatre! Sing along with Julie Andrews. Wave your Edelweiss. Join in choruses of “My Favorite Things” and other classics all beautifully composed by the legendary duo of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein. $15; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org
APRIL 3–4 Columbia Chorale with the Missouri Contemporary Ballet will present Carl Orff ’s “Carmina Burana” utilizing the composer’s original concept of “total theater,” which combines music, words and movement to produce a thrilling effect. This concert at the Missouri Theatre also features members of the Columbia Youth Choir treble choirs. $22; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-8823781; www.columbiachorale.com
APRIL 4 Grease up those bike chains, dust off those running shoes and gear up for the 14th annual MaxTrax Duathlon, presented by Ultramax Sports. This run-bike-run race starts at Derby Ridge Elementary School and features both a long course and a short course. Each
participant will receive a custom-printed T-shirt. Shakespeare’s pizza will be waiting at the finish line, along with free photos. Participants also receive a coupon good for a beer and a tour at Rock Bridge Brewing Co. $55 in advance, $65 race day, non-USA Triathlon members also pay $12 one-day insurance fee; 8:30 a.m. long course, 8:50 a.m. short course; 4000 Derby Ridge Drive; 573-445-2664; www.ultramaxsports.com/maxtrax
APRIL 4 It’s opening day for the outdoor season of the Columbia Farmers Market in the parking lot of the Activity & Recreation Center. Find fresh vegetables and fruit, meat, eggs, cheeses, honey, cut flowers,
plants, artisan items and more — offered by area farmers and artisans. Enjoy live music, children’s activities, prepared food and more. SNAP accepted at all markets. Free; 8 a.m. to noon; 1701 W. Ash St.; 573-8236889; www.columbiafarmersmarket.org
APRIL 4 The bountiful season gets underway at the Boone County Farmers Market opening day. Check out the market’s new digs in the Columbia Mall parking lot northeast of Sears. Find mid-Missouri fresh produce, eggs, meats, flowers, plants, baked goods, honey and more every Saturday through October. Free; 8 a.m. to noon; 2201 W. Worley St.; 573449-1631; www.boonecountyfarmers.com Prime Magazine April 2015
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APRIL 6 Take a trip down Memory Lane to the early days of the British invasion at a screening of “Hard Day’s Night” in the Missouri Theatre. Get the behind-the-scenes story of the Beatles in this classic rock musicalcomedy. $8; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573882-3781; www.concertseries.org
APRIL 9–12 Stephens Performing Arts presents “Hearts Like Fists” at the Warehouse Theatre. Comic book action will have you laughing in this superb superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love. $8 adults, $6 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 104 Willis Ave.; 573-876-7199; www.stephens.edu/events
APRIL 5 Be on hand when the University Concert Series kicks off its spring events with the feature film “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Missouri Theatre. What better way to spend an April afternoon than watching Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor and Jean Hagen sing and dance their way through this classic musical with its legendary scene featuring a lamp post dance partner! $8; 2 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-882-3781; www.concertseries.org
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APRIL 9–12, 16–19, 23–26 Columbia Entertainment Company’s “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” is the uproarious story of two bumbling Alabama brothers who have never shot a duck but think they shot an angel. As they lament their fates in a murky swamp, they are chased by a cynical tabloid journalist and his reluctant photographer, who don’t believe their story — until they discover feathers, wings and a tiara along the way. The play hysterically interweaves a love
story, sibling rivalry, tawdry media, race relations and cultural stereotypes as the chase to find the angel builds to a crescendo in the swamp. $8 opening night, all other dates $10 adults, $9 students, $8 seniors & children 12 and younger; 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; 1800 Nelwood Drive, 573-474-3699; www.cectheatre.org
APRIL 10–12 The quarterly Artrageous Friday expands this year to become Artrageous Weekend! Presented by Boone County National Bank, this unique 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 by local artists. Free; 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, hours vary Saturday and Sunday; The District; www.artrageousfridays.com
APRIL 11 Have a good time for a good cause by attending the seventh annual Rainbow House Masquerade Ball at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. The ball captures the imagination of mid-Missouri supporters with a unique fundraiser that helps make a difference in the lives of children who suffer from abuse and neglect. Supporting
Rainbow House supports local children and families at a critical time. $100; 6:30 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive SW; 573-445-8531; www.rainbowhousecolumbia.org
Friends of Music Scholarship Endowment. $10; 7:30 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573-8823781; www.concertseries.org
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It’s a Zoot Suit Riot! The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies brings its high-energy show fusing rock ‘n’ roll with the great style of American swing music to the stage in a night not soon-to-be-forgotten. You’ll be dancing in the aisles of the Missouri Theatre to songs such as “Brown Derby Jump,” “Dr. Bones,” “Cherry Poppin’ Daddy Strut,” and of course, “Zoot Suit Riot.” From $17; 7 p.m.; 203 S. Ninth St.; 573882-3781; www.concertseries.org
The North Village Arts District Farmers and Artisans Market kicks off its fifth year at Wabash Station. Find a variety of farm-fresh products, baked goods and unique artisan items every Sunday morning through Oct. 11. Free; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 126 N. 10th St.; www.farmandart.com
APRIL 12 Murry’s presents the Joe Locke Group. Enjoy the jazz stylings of Grammynominated vibraphonist Joe Locke and his quintet, which includes acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington in a program entitled “Ballads & Blues.” From $20 advance tickets; 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.; 3107 Green Meadows Way; 573-4493009; www.wealwaysswing.org
APRIL 13 The University Concert Series presents The Chancellor’s Art Showcase at the Missouri Theatre. This annual concert showcases the School of Music’s top ensembles and benefits the Chancellor’s
Hitt Street and University Avenue (MU campus); 573-882-PLAY (882-7529); www.theatremissouri.edu/onstage
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APRIL 16–18, 23–26 Don’t miss the MU Theatre Department’s production of “The Beaux’ Strategem” in Rhynsburger Theatre. A rollicking restoration comedy, George Farquhar’s work follows two rascally and charming fortune hunters who don disguises to woo wealthy women and then find themselves lured by real love. This updated classic, directed by Suzanne Burgoyne, romps through bedrooms, bar rooms, hospital rooms and sword fights on its way to a happy ending. $12 adults, $10 faculty/staff/students/ seniors; 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee;
APRIL 17 Put on your favorite little black dress and join other Columbia women at the ladiesonly 2015 Little Black Dress event at Joe Machens Toyota Scion. The evening benefits True North emergency shelter, which provides immediate safety and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. The fun festivities will include a DJ and dance floor, appetizers and a cash bar, a fashion show, raffle drawings, door prizes and more. You must be 18 or older to attend. $40; doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 7; 1180 Vandiver Drive; www.littleblackdresscolumbia.com
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APRIL 18 Football fans, the drought is over! The annual Black & Gold Game at Faurot Field offers a first look at next season’s Mizzou Tigers. Pre-game events include Spring Fan Fest east of Memorial Stadium — live music, games, rides, food, drinks and more. Free tickets are available around town or downloadable from the MU Tigers website. Don’t forget a can of food for the food bank! Free ticket plus 1 nonperishable food item; Fan Fest at 1 p.m., stadium opens at 3, game at 4; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; www.mutigers.com
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Celebrating its 25th year, the Columbia Area Earth Day Festival will feature live music, earth-friendly vendors and a Kids’ Park. The festivities, centered on Eighth and Elm streets, will also feature an “Eco Avenue,” along which attendees can visit with organizations working to promote a sustainable future and lessen environmental impact. This family-friendly event promotes sustainable living tips while having fun in downtown Columbia. Rain date is Sunday, April 26. Free; noon to 7 p.m.; downtown; 573-875-0359; www.columbiaearthday.org
Come celebrate the best that Columbia has to offer at the Best of Columbia 2015 Party! Brought to you by Inside Columbia magazine and The Callaway Bank, this year’s celebration will take place downtown at the beautiful Broadway Hotel. Attendees will enjoy delicious food prepared by some of the Best of Columbia-winning restaurants, a variety of drinks, live music from one of Columbia’s best bands and plenty of delightful surprises. $25; 5 to 8 p.m.; 1111 E. Broadway; 573-442-1300; www.InsideColumbia.net
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Don’t miss the “Stephens Sings” Spring Choral Concert featuring show tunes and vocal jazz for lovers of song and spirit. Join the Stephens Musical Theatre Choir and The Velvetones, the college’s a cappella jazz ensemble, in Historic Senior Recital Hall for a year-end performance in celebration of spring and the accomplishments of the senior class. Free; 7:30 p.m.; 100 Waugh St. (Stephens College campus); 573-8767199; www.stephens.edu/events/
The University Concert Series presents MU Choral Union: Our Traditions and Future: A Prophet of Light at Battle High School. Joined by the University Singers and the University Wind Ensemble, the singers will perform the “Testament of Freedom,” by Randall Thompson and “Propheta lucis” by John Cheetham. $15; 7 p.m.; 7575 E. St. Charles Road; 573-8823781;www.concertseries.org
APRIL 24 – 26 Join Stephens College as it presents its edgiest dance concert, the New Works Dance Concert in the Warehouse Theatre. Members of the Stephens Dance Company take on adjudicated student choreography, performing vibrant new works that hold up a mirror to the future. You never know which new work will inspire you the most. $8 adults, $6 students & seniors; 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, 104 Willis Ave. (Stephens campus); 573-876-7199; www.stephens.edu/events
APRIL 25 Pop down to The District for the annual Spring Shop Hop. The Shop Hop invites shoppers to visit their favorite downtown stores while enjoying complimentary refreshments, live demonstrations and trunk shows at each stop. Wander through downtown CoMo’s eclectic collection of retailers and restaurants. Watch for special discounts and offers at various locations in The District. Free; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; downtown Columbia; 573-4426816; www.discoverthedistrict.com/events
perform instrumental and vocal selections from a variety of repertoires. Proceeds from the highly entertaining event benefit the conservatory’s orchestra and choral ensembles. $45 individual, $75 couple; 4 to 7 p.m.; 1300 Woodrail Ave.; 573-8750600; www.mosymphonysociety.org
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Run to raise funds for those fighting brain cancer in the 6th Annual Head for the Cure 5k fundraiser at Flat Branch Park. The event will include a 100-yard dash “Kids Fun Run” for children age 10 and younger. The first Head for the Cure 5k took place in Kansas City in 2003; there are now events in 15 cities across the country. $15 Kids Fun Run, $25 to $40 5k; 8 a.m.;101 S. Fourth St.; www.headforthecure.org
Be in the front row of Rhynsburger Theatre for the Mizzou New Play Series as MU’s talented playwrights spin tales of daring, drama and desperate desire. Each spring brings a festival of exciting new plays to the MU stage, developed during MU’s nationally recognized Missouri Playwrights Workshop, which has received more than 50 awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. $5; 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee; Hitt Street and University Avenue (MU campus); 573-882-PLAY (8827529); www.theatremissouri.edu/onstage
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The Missouri Symphony Conservatory presents its fourth annual Serenade, A Benefit For Young Musicians in the new Event Center at the Country Club of Missouri. Talented young musicians of the Missouri Symphony Conservatory will
Come on out to an International Jazz Day Open House and celebrate with the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series at its downtown headquarters. Read more on Page 6. Free; 1 p.m. to 8; 21 N. 10th St.; 573-449-3009; www.wealwaysswing.org ❖
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I grew up between Dhahran and West Bank, moved to Amman, Jordan, for medical school, Tucson, Ariz., for internal medicine residency, and then came to Columbia for my liver disease subspecialty. Columbia is a friendly place, and the Missouri River, natural lakes, four seasons and outdoor activities encouraged me to stay. When offered a job here, I happily accepted. I now practice at Boone Medical Group South as an internal medicine and liver disease specialist. I have a very warm, loving and caring family. My father has a Ph.D. in economics; my mom taught Arabic language briefly then chose to take care of us six kids. They raised us on principles of dignity, love, kindness and humanity. WHY DID YOU GET INTO THE HEALTH CARE FIELD? Being a good listener, I love to be
around people and share their concerns, which made me want a career that fulfills my passion and curiosity. My older siblings are all medical professionals, in four different specialties, which also influenced my decision and showed me how being a doctor is challenging and rewarding at the same time. WHAT INTERESTED YOU IN YOUR PARTICULAR SPECIALTY? I initially
chose internal medicine because it’s a diverse specialty with complicated interconnections. I went into liver disease subspecialty because I see the liver as the maestro of the body’s orchestra. It’s amazing how it can serve you for a long time before it gives up. You learn to love your liver when you know it well!
WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB? When I give all I can of my
knowledge and effort to make patients feel better and see that grateful look in their eyes, it makes me happy and satisfied.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR JOB? When patients come with
their medical problems and share their most private issues, as a physician, I feel responsible to help with all that I can to make their life better.
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WHAT HAS CHANGED IN YOUR FIELD SINCE YOU STARTED PRACTICING?
In medicine, you are learning every day, and you learn the most from your patients. Moving from residency and fellowship to practicing medicine adds experience to the knowledge that you gained. I am now more than six months into practice, and I feel more comfortable seeing patients with different problems and arranging longterm plans of care. WHAT DO YOU SEE CHANGING IN THE NEXT FIVE TO 10 YEARS?
I see more awareness in the general population of different diseases and understanding a disease’s course to help them to manage better. I would like to see more patient education in preventative medicine. On the medical side, I see more progress in research and treatments, like the novel curative treatments that have emerged for hepatitis C or the new approaches and medications to treat diabetes. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF WORK? I like attending concerts and
plays. I also like outdoor photography, drawing, reading, walking through nature and visiting historical places. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO BECOME A DOCTOR? No dream is impossible.
Honesty and hard work are the key to success. “When you want something with all your heart, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” -Paulo Coelho
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO BE A PATIENT IN A HOSPITAL FOR A PERIOD OF TIME? Trust your physicians, be open
to them, discuss all your concerns, ask questions, listen to the doctor’s advice, and be patient. Healing is a mutual responsibility between doctors and patients. Together, we can make it a smooth and successful experience.
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Tinseltown Talks
TV Pioneer Conrad Janis Recalling The Excitement Of TV’s Earliest Days BY NICK THOMAS
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A fixture on television since the late 1940s, Conrad Janis’ trademark baldness and youthful face made him a recognizable character actor throughout his 65-year-long show business career. As a teenager, Janis was already a veteran of several Broadway shows, and he was just 17 when his first film, “Snafu,” was released in 1945 with costar Robert Benchley. “Benchley was a famous New York writer and drama critic before playing the bumbling expert in those comedy shorts of the ’30s like ‘How to Sleep’ where everything goes wrong,” explains Janis, who is 87. “I learned a tremendous amount about naturalistic acting from him, years before that style became popular.” Janis soon became a pioneer of early television. “It was an exciting time because everything was live,” he recalls. “You had to memorize the entire show for the night of broadcast. We’d do one-hour shows six or seven nights a week, with very little time for rehearsal. If people forgot their lines or a prop gun didn’t fire, you just had to ad-lib your way out of it.” Many film legends also got their start alongside Janis. “There were about 50 of us who were regulars on all those early live comedies and dramas, including Grace Kelly, Eva Marie Saint, Paul Newman and Robert Redford,” he says. “For a leading role on a one-hour show, you would make $400.” But that changed when a studio brought in Robert Cummings. “Bob was a big movie star,” Janis says. “They paid him something like $20,000 to take the lead role in one of the shows such as ‘Playhouse 90.’ It changed the entire concept of television production because Hollywood stars realized they could work for just a few days on a TV show and make a lot of money.” Janis says he made around 700 TV
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appearances, although many early live performances were not recorded and are lost. Beginning in 1978, he became a regular on “Mork and Mindy,” playing Mindy’s father who worked, appropriately, in a music store. Janis is a noted jazz trombonist, having been inspired by legendary musician and bandleader Kid Ory in the 1940s. Janis also vividly remembers comedians Robin Williams, who played Mork, and Jonathan Winters, who played Mearth. “If Jonathan caught you off set, he would push you up against a wall and do two hours of comedy in your face,” he says. “Robin had a photographic memory and could read a script once and know it. He would constantly ad-lib. If anyone in the cast made a mistake, Robin would run up into the audience and start doing his shtick.” Janis has enjoyed success as a director and producer with his 2012 horrorthriller, “Bad Blood: The Hunger,” a sequel to “Bad Blood” from six years earlier. Both were written by his wife, actress Maria Grimm. “She based it on a rather unpleasant incident that occurred as a child when living in Casablanca when she found a shish kabob with a finger on it under a table,” recalls Janis. Despite the gruesome premise, the films were more character-driven than gory, with Janis starring in both along-
side Piper Laurie. In addition to several new film projects currently in development, Janis and his wife are preparing a documentary on his life. But it’s television where Janis left his mark, even reaching today’s younger audiences who watch retro cable TV channels, says Maria, recalling a recent incident in Hollywood where the couple waited in line to attend a film. “This kid standing near us was covered in tattoos and staring intensely at Conrad,” Maria recalls. “Then he put his hands out and gave the Mork ‘nanu nanu’ sign. When we asked how he knew that, he just said ‘Nick at Night, man, Nick at Night.’ It was wonderful! “Conrad truly is a man for all seasons,” she adds. v Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. His features and columns have appeared in more than 550 newspapers and magazines. Follow him on Twitter @TinseltownTalks.
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Prime Advice
Tell Me About It
With Angel Donnette Robertson
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My mother is a bully. She tries to control me. Worse, she tries to control my children. My youngest daughter is newly engaged and is already stressing out that Grandma will interfere with her wedding plans, as Grandma has interfered in every family event for 50 years. How can we keep my mother from ruining my daughter’s wedding?
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You have to accept that Grandma will try to control you. You can’t really keep her from trying. But, fortunately, she cannot take anything you do not give. First, I would avoid discussing wedding plans with her beyond the few details she needs to know. I simply wouldn’t volunteer any information in her presence. Of course, she will ask. So have a few deflecting answers prepared for the easier questions. But you will eventually need to show Grandma a united and firm front. You can simply and politely explain that you appreciate her opinion, but as the wedding is for your daughter and her fiancé, they have decided they prefer their church, their flowers, their attendants, their colors, their photographer, their main course — whatever detail Grandma wants to manipulate. And you can offer similar answers whenever she attempts to assert control. Grandma may rant. You don’t have to engage. She may use other family members to manipulate you. You don’t have to engage. She may treat you to silence. You don’t have to engage. Engaging only rewards her behavior. So does giving in to her demands.
Absolutely the last thing you want to do is encourage your daughter to make life easier by surrendering to Grandma’s demands. That may lower conflict in the short term but will help no one in the long term. I assume Grandma had her wedding. Now she needs to let your daughter have hers.
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My ex-husband never let me have a dog, so the first thing I did after our divorce five years ago was bring a puppy — Brownie — home from the pound. I love him. My kids and grandkids love him. He’s part of our family. I have been dating a man for almost a year and talking marriage. However, I recently discovered that he doesn’t ever want a pet in the house. We had a huge argument, and he said I would have to get
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rid of Brownie. So I ended our relationship. My friend believes I am crazy to give up a relationship for my dog. Am I crazy?
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First, I think you and your boyfriend need to have a calm discussion regarding Brownie. Arguments are not conducive to communication. For one thing, you may hear the other person “say” something they haven’t actually said but rather you have inferred. For another, we often blurt out unnecessary ultimatums in the heat of the moment. So before ending a serious relationship, you need at least to attempt a calm discussion regarding your options. Of course, he now knows you are willing to sacrifice him for Brownie. You need to keep that truth and his predictable reactions in mind, if he agrees to a discussion. If he does not want and actually will not accept your dog, then you should appreciate his honesty. A pet is a lot of responsibility, and you will know he does not have any interest in assuming part of that responsibility. That is good information to have. As far as giving up a romantic relationship for a pet, I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer that applies to everyone. There is a right answer for you, though. You have been in a relationship where you sacrificed your desire for a dog for the relationship. You know whether your sacrifice was a consistent resentment for you or not. You also know whether you would rather have the man or the dog in your life. And you know whether your boyfriend has shown controlling issues, which raises the argument over Brownie to a different level. Your decision may not be what your friend would consider best for her. She has her own set of priorities, and you have yours. You have to make the best decision for you. v Angel Donnette Robertson is not a professional counselor, but she has a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and complications of relationships. Prime Magazine April 2015
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Life Lessons
I’m Only As Old As I Feel And That’s Old Enough To Do What I Want BY SARALEE PEREL
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I just had my 64th birthday. Aging doesn’t bother me at all. Not one bit. Especially things like memory loss. And especially things like memory loss. My birthday was wonderful. My husband, what’s-his-name, made me eggs Benedict for breakfast. I looked through the paper to find a movie, but I’ve joined the ranks of the can’tread-small-print club, so I went to the bedroom to find my glasses. When I walked in, I had no idea what I had come in there to do. Plus my glasses were on top of my head. This “60 is the new 40” thing is hogwash. “Bob,” I said to my husband, “I’m getting old.” “Sweetheart,” he said. “You’re improving with age — like a fine violin.” “Tell that to my breasts. They’re in a race to my waist. They face straight down, Bob.” The poor guy kept trying to cheer me up. He said: “Age is just a state of mind. It’s all in your head.” “No, Bob. Its location is somewhere
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else. You may have noticed that every time you approach me with your comehither goo-goo eyes.” “There are things you can do to help a low sex drive.” “I do. I scream, ‘Get away from me!’ ” For the birthday outing, I decided on my much-loved jeans, a sweatshirt and boots. Someone said to me, in a not-sonice manner, “You dress like a teenager.” Why on earth does what we wear have anything to do with how old we are? It’s a matter of how we feel, not what others think. I may not dress like I’m acting my age, but I’ve learned that “not acting your age” is usually said about someone who’s doing what they want to do and having a good time doing it. When I was dressed, I looked in a mirror and saw the depths of the crevices on my face. “I look like Mick Jagger,” I told Bob. “Gargoyles have less indented faces than mine.” “You look good for —” “For my age, right?” “That’s not what I meant. You look
good for any age. Age is just a number.” “Tell that to my doctor when he talks about colonoscopies at 50.” After the — what do you call it? Film place? Moving picture place? Got it, movie theater, we went to the supermarket and bought ingredients for my favorite meal of spaghetti, meatballs and fancy garlic bread. At home, the water was already boiling when we realized we forgot to buy spaghetti. And so, with Bob’s loving help, I cheered up. We dined on meatballs and bread by candlelight. His present was a new pair of jeans and a black sweatshirt, both of which I loved. My greatest present was, of course, celebrating being married to such a compassionate man, my best friend, who supports me when I’m happy and when I’m blue. Who loves me no matter what I wear or do or whatever mood I’m in. He is my lifelong dream of a partner. Bob doesn’t see my wrinkles, my gray hair, my broadening belly. He sees a woman who tries to love life — at any age. He sees his lover, a woman he adores and who adores him. When he comes in the door, I feel like I’m 21 again. He lights up my heart. I see a vibrant man, full of hopes and dreams. As long as we live, our love will bloom in the richness of each new day. On my birthday, I thanked my boundless good fortune for my husband, Bob. And especially for the fact that when we went to the supermarket, we didn’t forget birthday cake. v
Award-winning nationally syndicated columnist Saralee Perel can be reached at sperel@saraleeperel.com or via her website: www.saraleeperel.com.
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Fun & Games StatePoint Crossword
35. *VIRACOCHA WORSHIPPER 37. SMIDGE OR SCINTILLA 39. *ROMAN GODDESS OF THE HUNT 40. SOUTH AMERICAN MONKEY 41. LOWEST HINDU CASTE 43. GIVE THE COLD SHOULDER
9. IN THE SAME PLACE, WHEN CITING A REFERENCE 10. POPULAR SYMBOL OF EXTINCTION 11. ____ AFTER 12. PLURAL OF SERUM 15. *AN EPIC BY VIRGIL 20. A.K.A. TANGELOS
46. THEATER SECTION
22. *GREEK MYTHOLOGY TELLS THAT HUMANS ORIGINALLY HAD FOUR OF THIS
48. *HEGEMONE AND CHLORIS WERE ______ DEITIES 50. CLINTON’S #2 52. MORAY, E.G.
24. BALLPARK STAPLES 25. *CRONUS OR OCEANUS 26. TRUE INNER SELF
53. “THE ____ HAVE IT”
27. THE KIDS IN “EIGHT IS ENOUGH,” E.G.
55. FOE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS
29. *PSYCHE, GREEK GODESS OF THE ____
57. “WITH A RUMBLY IN HIS TUMBLY, BUT NOT EVEN A _______ OF HONEY...” 61. *HALF MAN, HALF HORSE 65. LEISURELY WALK 66. *PANDORA’S BOX WAS ACTUALLY THIS 68. HIGH WAVE CAUSED BY TIDAL FLOW 69. “HOME IMPROVEMENT” STAR 70. EXCLAMATION OF SURPRISE 71. TAPESTRY 72. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH “WANT” 73. SMALL DOG’S BARK 74. DOLED OUT, AS IN CARDS
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21. *THE FIRST WOMAN, GREEK MYTHOLOGY
1. KIND OF SKI LIFT
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23. *CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMAL
13. CURVACEOUS, AS IN A WOMAN
24. ENGAGE
14. COMMON FURNITURE WOOD
25. ADHERENT OF TAOISM
15. “_____ AND BEYOND” 16. SEPTEMBER STONE 17. E IN BCE
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THEME: ANCIENT MYTHS
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31. DIRECTV COMPETITOR 32. HINDU QUEEN 33. HABITUATE 34. CONFUSION OF VOICES 36. HOKKAIDO NATIVE 38. *JASON’S VESSEL 42. EAGLE’S HOME 45. *TO BE SLAYED BY A KNIGHT 49. *ON CYCLOPS’ FOREHEAD 51. *GROUP OF NINE DEITIES IN EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY 54. RELISH 56. DON’T TAKE ONE’S EYES OFF 57. BRIDGE, E.G. 58. STAG 59. A SMALL ISLAND 60. ACT
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61. WEATHER MAY AFFECT ITS YIELD
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62. CITY OF TAJ MAHAL
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5. FEMALE AVIATION PIONEER
63. CASPIAN BASIN RIVER
30. CENTRAL VEIN OF A LEAF
6. LITTLE PIGGIES?
64. ONE R IN R&R 67. “BINGO!”
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Fun & Games Sudoku
Do You Have Tiger Vision? We’ve hidden this tiger face somewhere in the magazine. Find it, and send an email to prime@insidecolumbia.net telling us the page number where the tiger is hiding. Readers with a correct answer by April 30 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Sycamore restaurant gift card.
WINNER! Congratulations to Meagan Lake! She was the winner of our February Tiger Vision contest and a gift card to Bleu Restaurant!
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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Recipe Box
A Tart, Tasty Way To Snack
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Snacks now account for as much as 25 percent of many Americans’ daily calories. Indeed, the snack category is growing, with the biggest gains in better-for-you options that blend taste and nutrition. “The secret to smart snacking is to choose a bite that contains a combo of protein and fiber, a power pair that will help you feel full longer,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, and the Today show’s nutrition expert. “And of course, you can’t forget about flavor — it has to taste good, too. That’s why tart cherries are such a great pick. They offer great taste coupled with nutrition.” Bauer suggests these simple snack-time strategies: • Don’t get caught in a snack attack. If you start searching for food after you’re already hungry, you’re more likely to make choices that are high in calories and low in nutrients. Plan and pre-package munchies in the morning, or keep wholesome single-serve snacks on-hand so you’re prepared when hunger strikes. • Go for nutrient-dense noshes. The right snacks with the right nutrients can help keep hunger in check
TART CHERRY, DARK CHOCOLATE & CASHEW GRANOLA BARS
Total time: 25 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
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until your next meal. Dried fruits, like anthocyaninpacked tart cherries, and nuts, including protein-rich almonds, team up to create a tasty, wholesome snack that will satisfy your appetite. • Take time to taste. Don’t be a distracted snacker, eating while standing at the fridge, watching TV or multitasking. Mindless eating can lead to calorie overload. Instead, grab a snack, sit down, relax, and enjoy every bite. Sour and tart flavors are gaining popularity in a wide range of foods, including snacks. “Dried tart cherries are fantastic on their own, but there’s something magical when you combine this distinctivetasting fruit with other ingredients, like dark chocolate and nuts,” Bauer said. These Tart Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Cashew Granola Bars are bursting with flavor and sure to become a favorite go-to snack. For more recipes and information on tart cherries, visit www.ChooseCherries.com. v Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl. In small bowl, stir together syrup and almond butter until combined and gently fold into nut mixture until completely incorporated. Transfer bar mixture to prepared baking dish. Using extra sheet of parchment paper, press down on mixture to form to pan and ensure there are no spaces in mix. Bake for 15 minutes; allow bars to cool completely in pan on wire drying rack. Place in fridge or freezer for faster cooling. Remove parchment paper with cooled bars from pan and using serrated knife, slice into 10 even bars. Remove parchment paper from bottom of each bar. Wrap each bar individually with plastic wrap to store for snack time. Place wrapped bars in airtight container and store on counter up to 5 days or in fridge up to 2 weeks.
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Faces And Places
2015 Patron Breakfast For The Boy Scouts of America The Patron Breakfast to benefit the Great Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America was held March 11 at the new event center in the Country Club of Missouri. The Insurance Group sponsored the event. Eagle Scout and Tuskegee airman Col. Charles McGee thrilled the audience with his tales, and attendees donated more than $114,000 at the breakfast.
Col. Charles McGee
Richard Mendenhall
Doug Callahan
Tom Trabue and Rick Rowden
Steve Stonecipher-Fisher and Rick Royer
Mike Harper and Ross Smith
Jim Schepers, Jeff Bradley, Sam Bornhauser and Doug Bolerjack
Bob Wagner, Kit Stolen and Andrew Beverly
Col. Charles McGee, Skip Grossnickle
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Your Classic 1960s Movie Picks!
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ur March Blast from the Past question asked, “Which 1960s movie most deserves the title of classic, and why?”
fun & games solved Challenge your brain with this month’s puzzles found on Pages 28 & 30.
Crossword Puzzle
“The Graduate” “Breakfast at “Characters and Tiffany’s”
“Butch Cassidy and the dialogue that are “It’s classic style.” Sundance Kid” still well-known.” ~ Pat Gerke “Paul Newman ~ Amanda Burke and Robert Redford are super together.” ~ Marilyn Hook
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“The Sound of Music”
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
“It is the first musical I ever saw on screen and is still beloved by many.” ~ Stephanie McHenry, March Blast from the Past contest winner
“One of my favorites. Can’t beat Harper Lee.” ~ Brenda Betz “It’s a classic story that is even required reading in most schools. Almost everyone, even today’s youth, have watched or read it at least once.” ~ Sara Turner
Sudoku Puzzle
Blast From The Past: Prime Question Of The Month Which 1960s invention is your favorite? Find a list on the Prime Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ PrimeMagazineOnline, and choose one for the chance to win a $25 gift card to Bleu Restaurant. Deadline to enter drawing is noon April 15.
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Cryptogram Answer “It is a queer thing, but imaginary troubles are harder to bear than actual ones.” ~ Dorothea Dix
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Columbia Confidential: Publisher Fred Parry On The Issues Columbia Is Talking About
The Dale Carnegie Way
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A little more than 25 years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the Dale Carnegie Course taught here in Columbia. I was only 26 years old at the time, but I knew that many of America’s most successful CEOs and captains of industry had taken the Carnegie course at some point in their careers. Although I was somewhat reluctant, I committed to taking the class. I had no way of knowing that the next 14 weeks of my life would expose me to a whole new way of thinking about myself and how I related to other people. While most people older than 40 have heard of Dale Carnegie and may be familiar with his famous books and courses, few know that he grew up on a dairy farm not far from here in Belton. As a teenager, Carnegie would wake up at 4 a.m. every morning to milk the family’s dairy cows before heading off to school. He attended the State Teacher’s College in Warrensburg, now known as the University of Central Missouri. Carnegie began his career in sales working for Kansas City-based Armour Co., selling bacon, lard and soap. He quickly became the company’s top salesman and then set off to pursue a career in public speaking. After failed attempts in an acting career and other pursuits, Carnegie found himself unemployed, broke and living in a YMCA in New York City. He convinced the manager there to let him teach a class on public speaking to his fellow residents in exchange for his rent. As they say, the rest is history. Over the next 40 years, Carnegie would become the world’s most respected authority on human relations, selling more than 5 million books and graduating more than 450,000 from his courses before he died in 1955. Perhaps Carnegie’s best-known book is How To Win Friends and Influence People. Before Carnegie’s death, this book had been published in 31 different languages. First published in 1936, it is credited today as one of the most transformational and impactful books for business leaders around the world. More than 8 million people in 90 countries have completed the Dale Carnegie Course. Today, the Dale Carnegie organization is considered the leading authority on sales, leadership and employee engagement. I was a very different person back when I initially signed up for the course in 1989. Truth be told, I was extremely insecure and lacked the confidence I needed to engage those around me. Although I had found early success in a career in sales, I didn’t have a clue as to how inept I was in the department of human relations and leadership. My instructor, Dan Adams, quickly noticed that I was extremely uncomfortable talking with strangers. Rather than making small talk with fellow students during class breaks, I would retreat to my car in the parking lot to listen to the radio. Within a few weeks of starting the course, though, I
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began to take a genuine interest in those around me. With a little help, I was starting to learn the finer points of winning friends and influencing people. It was as if someone had flipped a switch. Here’s a small sampling of Dale Carnegie’s 30 principles. The ideas are timeless.
“I had no way of knowing that the next 14 weeks of my life would expose me to a whole new way of thinking about myself and how I related to other people”
Don’t criticize, condemn or complain. Give honest, sincere appreciation. Become genuinely interested in other people. Remember that a person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking. Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view. Appeal to the nobler motives. Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
While many of these principles may seem like common sense to most people, I’m surprised at how often we fail to put these principles into practice. In an era where the majority of us prefer to communicate through text messages, emails and other forms of nonverbal communication, we shouldn’t be surprised to realize that we’ve inadvertently sacrificed the most basic forms of common courtesy and human relations. Sixty years after his death, Dale Carnegie’s lessons for life are as relevant as they were so many years ago. I’m told there’s been a resurgence in registration for these valuable courses. Perhaps there’s hope for the next generation.
Fred Parry, fred@insidecolumbia.net
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