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August 2015

Contents

Volume 7, Issue 5

The Tasting Room Cheers To Italian Bubbly

Louisiana’s Other Side Explore Shreveport-Bossier

Boone Dawdle True/False In The Summer

Fall Into Festivals Your Guide To 12 Weekends Of Fun

Prime Time Can’t-Miss Events For August

Boone Hospital Center Meet Nurse Shauncey Moyers

Tinseltown Talks Actress & Writer Arlene Dahl

28 Tell Me About It Get Angel’s Relationship Advice

Fun & Games Sudoku, Tiger Vision & More

Faces And Places Osher’s Toast To Success

Goodness Will Follow “Auntie” Caritas Habimana

Recipe Box Savory Starters

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

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Welcome

Come One, Come Fall!

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The calendar and thermometer may say August belongs to summer, but the start of school and debut of fall fashions have a way of making August feel like the beginning of fall. And with fall comes festivals. In our feature this month, you will find a guide to three months’ worth of Missouri festivals — 12 weekends full of food, music, crafts, art, history, carnival rides, food, farm shows, races, storytelling, food, parades, film and did I mention food? The themes of these festivals range from Wild West adventure to classical music appreciation, meaning there’s always something new to experience. The first festival on the list takes place Aug. 8 and 9, so there’s no need to wait to get started exploring. Fall in on Page 12. Along with this festival preview, also find a preview of the upcoming Boone Dawdle, a True/False event that includes a surprise-filled bike ride from Columbia to Rocheport, a local foods picnic at Les Bourgeois, and a concert and outdoor film screening. Get all the details on Page 10. This issue also has the usual Prime favorites, including games, relationship advice, a full calendar of events, Tinseltown Talks, a savory recipe and our new column from “Granny” Pam Ingram, who this month introduces us to a woman who came to Columbia by way of the Rwandan Genocide and who has made serving others her life’s work. Meet this local heroine on Page 34. So much to see, so much to do — it’s going to be a fun-filled fall!

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 Joe Schmitter Digital Marketing Coordinator Sean Zullo Director Of Customer Retention Gerri Shelton Operations Manager Kalie Clennin Operations Assistant Lilly Smith Finance Manager Brenda Brooks Distribution Manager John Lapsley Contributing Writers Kathy Casteel, Peg Gill, Pam Ingram, Angel Donnette Robertson, Nick Thomas

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The Tasting Room

Bello Prosecco

Add Some Sparkle To Your Summer With Italian Bubbly

BY KATHY CASTEEL Liven up the dog days of summer with Prosecco, a sparkling white Italian wine that adds a celebratory touch to everyday sipping. Less expensive and more foodfriendly than French Champagne, the sparkler’s popularity has skyrocketed in the last few years in the United States. Prosecco is produced in northeastern Italy from Glera grapes. Winemakers use the charmat (closed tank) method of carbonation; the second fermentation takes place in the tank rather than in the bottle. The result is a fizzy, young wine — slightly sweeter than Champagne or Spanish Cava — with a lighter alcohol level (10 to 12 percent) that highlights subtle floral and fruity aromas and flavors. Sweetness ranges from a semisweet dry to extra dry to brut, the least sweet. Serve chilled. Wet weather brought a poor harvest of Prosecco last year, and exporters are warning there could be a shortage after wine brokers bring their stock to market this month. There’s still plenty of Prosecco in Columbia now, though. If you’re looking to stock up, here’s a rundown on some that are available here this summer.

Bartenura Brut: Fruity flavors and a light effervescence; pair with seafood, pizza, veal and chicken.

Bartolomiol “Miol” Extra Dry: Lightly sweet with notes of apple, melon and lime; serve with savory snacks of meat and fish.

Bastianich Flor: Citrus and stone fruit flavors with a nutty undertone, fine bubbles and a palate-cleansing acidity; good with creamy cheese dishes. Bolla Treviso Extra Dry: Well, bolla does mean “bubble” … fresh and fruity with hints of ripe apple, pear and peach; pair with seafood, pasta, chicken, pork and veal.

Dellatorri Brut: A mellow blend of citrus and floral flavors; pair with spiced prosciutto and fresh mozzarella.

Ecco Domani: Lightly effervescent with delicate citrus, honey and green apple flavors; creamy sweetness balances crisp acidity. Serve with seafood, salads or risotto. Evviva Stella Mia: Crisp flavors of fresh pear and apple with a hint of citrus; good with seafood, pasta or fresh cheeses.

LaMarca: Ripe lemon, green apple and a touch of grapefruit with a light, crisp finish; complements lighter fare such as salads, poultry, fish and light pastas.

Lunetta: Aromas of apple and peach with crisp fruit flavors and a clean finish; serve with antipasti, hors d’oeuvres, sushi and seafood. Mionetto IL: Fresh and crisp with subtle apple and peach flavors; good with potato chips. Mionetto Treviso Brut: Floral aromas and subtle apple with a touch of vanilla; pair with prosciutto and mild cheeses, or use as a base for Bellinis.

Ruffino: Apples and peaches lead to a lingering fruit and floral finish; complements pizza Margherita and shellfish. Two other Proseccos carry California winery labels but the wine in the bottle is all Italian.

Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco: Apple, pear and honeysuckle with a crisp lemon finish; best with fresh fruit or spicy dishes.

Ménage à Trois Prosecco DOC: Refreshing citrus and bright green apple flavors with a crisp, clean finish; try it with a fresh fruit tart. ❖

Prosecco takes its name from the Italian village of Prosecco near Trieste, where the grape may have originated. 6

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Travel

Louisiana’s Other Side Find Endless Adventure in Shreveport-Bossier

BY CHRIS JAY, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU

Located in Louisiana’s northwestern corner, Shreveport-Bossier is where the Cajun and Creole traditions of Louisiana blend with the wide-open spirit of Texas. This combination of two great American heritages can be tasted in the food, where Texas-style barbecue often shares a plate with the traditional Louisiana favorites of gumbo, po-boys and crawfish étouffée. It can also be heard in the music pouring out of local nightclubs, where jazz and soul share the stage with blues, country, rock and zydeco. Local festivals, which celebrate everything from crawfish to black history, provide year-round opportunities to become immersed in the fascinating blend of cultures. Several Shreveport-Bossier eateries are among the best-known in Louisiana. Strawn’s Eat Shop, a mom and pop diner with celebrated icebox pies, has been

featured in Southern Living magazine on numerous occasions. Herby-K’s, a popular local seafood restaurant, has earned rave reviews in numerous national publications and was included in Garden & Gun magazine’s list of “100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die.” The Wall Street Journal has listed Bossier City’s Silver Star Smokehouse among the best barbecue in the United States. Enjoying the great outdoors can take many forms in Shreveport-Bossier, from a relaxing trip down the Red River aboard the Spirit of the Red River Cruise to zip-lining through a swamp filled with live alligators at Gators and Friends Alligator Park and Exotic Zoo. One of Louisiana’s top bird-watching destinations, the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Bossier City, features a 6.5-mile network of hiking trails, a lake

for fishing and an interpretive center offering interactive educational programs for all ages. Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park in Shreveport also offers an outstanding network of trails, including wheelchair-accessible trails. Shreveport-Bossier’s six riverboat casinos and live horseracing track lend 24-hour excitement to the city’s entertainment offerings. Margaritaville Resort Casino, which opened in June 2013, is the most recent addition to the gaming scene and offers 1,300 slot machines and 54 table games. Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, another popular gaming destination, is home to the Horseshoe Riverdome, one of Shreveport-Bossier’s hottest live music venues. Mardi Gras, known as “the biggest free party on Earth,” is often associated with New Orleans. However, Carnival

To learn more about all of the many things to see and do in Shreveport-Bossier, visit www.shreveport-bossier.org or call 800-551-8682. 8

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season — with its parades, parties and costumed balls — is huge in ShreveportBossier. During Carnival season, local social clubs known as “krewes” present enormous parades featuring hundreds of floats, marching bands and more. Despite their size, Shreveport-Bossier’s Mardi Gras celebrations remain familyfriendly, with designated alcohol-free areas, daylight parades and a special tent party known as Mardi Gras Bash, designed to welcome visiting groups. As Carnival season draws to a close, a busy calendar of major festivals commences in early spring. Holiday in Dixie, one of the oldest annual festivals in the U.S., celebrates the arrival of spring with a carnival, live music and more. In May, the Barksdale Air Force Base Airshow showcases the might and power of the U.S. Air Force. Come Memorial Day Weekend, the sounds of zydeco music and the scent of boiling crawfish drift through the air in downtown Shreveport as the Mudbug Madness Festival brings four days of music, food and fun to Festival Plaza. More than 80,000 pounds of boiled crawfish are consumed by Mudbug Madness attendees each year! One of most anticipated events

each June is the Let the Good Times Roll Festival, a celebration of black history and culture that features oldschool, gospel, R&B and funk music, as well as an outstanding array of food vendors, art booths and more. Other popular June events include the Cross Lake Flotilla, an annual fun-in-thesun boat festival, and the Sunflower Trail and Festival in nearby Gilliam, La., which includes arts and crafts, live entertainment and festive food, along with opportunities to explore the giant fields of sunflowers that bloom along Highway 3049. The arrival of summer means the opening of local farmers’ markets, and Shreveport-Bossier boasts some of the largest and most popular farmers’ markets in Louisiana. The enormous Shreveport Farmers’ Market, open Saturdays and Tuesdays, June through August, includes hundreds of vendors selling farm-fresh produce, locally made arts and crafts, and ready-to-eat artisan foods in Festival Plaza. Live music, cooking demonstrations and more add to the excitement. The all-new Benton Farmers’ Market, which debuted in 2014, is a huge market that takes place

each Sunday afternoon in June and July in downtown Benton. As temperatures drop each fall, Shreveport-Bossier’s entertainment scene stays hot. Every weekend in September is packed with events, ranging from the Pioneer Heritage Festival in Greenwood to the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival, a music festival held in Columbia Park that regularly attracts top names in jazz and blues music. Fall’s most-anticipated event may be the annual Red River Revel Arts Festival, an enormous, eight-day outdoor arts festival featuring hundreds of visual artists and three stages of nonstop live music, children’s entertainment and food vendors. Beer lovers should plan to visit Shreveport-Bossier during the third weekend in October. That’s when Shreveport’s first craft brewery and tasting room, Great Raft Brewing — named “One of 10 U.S. Breweries to Watch in 2015” by Gourmet magazine — will host its anniversary party on the night before Shreveport-Bossier’s largest craft beer event, BREW: A Premier Beer Tasting. October also brings the Louisiana Film Prize, a weekend-long film festival in downtown Shreveport during which audience voting determines the winner of a $50,000 grand prize. The State Fair of Louisiana is held each October and November on the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. One of Shreveport-Bossier’s bestknown holiday events is Christmas in Roseland, a holiday lights extravaganza at the Gardens of the American Rose Center. Other popular events include the Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival, a charming, small-town Christmas festival featuring fireworks over scenic Caddo Lake, and Les Boutiques de Noel, a weekend-long holiday shopping extravaganza at the Bossier Civic Center. With so much to offer, “Louisiana’s Other Side” is a destination where visitors never run out of new experiences. The glittering excitement of the casinos, the wonderful array of festivals, the mouth-watering local cuisine, fantastic shopping and numerous outdoor activities and attractions make Shreveport-Bossier a not-to-be-missed adventure. ❖ Prime Magazine August 2015

Community Event

A Pedaling Pilgrimage The True/False Boone Dawdle Returns BY PEG GILL

Even though it’s summer, the spirit of the True/False Film Fest is alive and well, thanks to the sixth annual Boone Dawdle on Saturday, Aug. 15. At this event, hundreds of intrepid bikers make a pedaling pilgrimage to the Les Bourgeois Blufftop Bistro in Rocheport, where the revelers partake in dinner and a movie under the stars. “We expect to have 300 to 350 people riding along the trail and an additional 75 or so that’ll just come to the party,” says Camellia Cosgray, operations director for True/False. In case the weather doesn’t cooperate, the rain date for the Dawdle is Aug. 16. To “dawdle” means to take one’s time, to proceed slowly, and that’s the perfect way to describe this leisurely excursion. “We encourage people to dawdle along the trail,” Cosgray says. “It’s a really fun and relaxed event.” The afternoon starts with a free bike clinic by Walt’s Bike Shop at Flat Branch Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Riders will depart between 2 and 4 p.m. and make their way along the MKT and Katy trails, encountering trailside surprises as they go. Riders will come across various events, activities and musicians. “We always mix up the surprises every year,” says Cosgray. “We don’t really advertise them because then they wouldn’t be surprises!” Once again, Dawdlers will have the chance to add a river ride to their Dawdle experience. The first 100 folks who purchase a ticket can participate in the Mini Float Trip, a 25-minute round-trip boat ride on the Missouri River with Missouri River Relief. The river tour will include spectacular views of the limestone bluffs, eagles’

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nests and prehistoric artwork, as well as insider knowledge about the river, delivered by the River Relief crew. Once out at the Bistro, Dawdlers will enjoy a delicious picnic-style buffet dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The meal will feature food from local providers along with beer, wine and other drinks. While eating, diners can enjoy the hot jazz and swing sounds of Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers. Following dinner there will be a fundraising raffle with lots of fabulous prizes, including two bikes donated by Walt’s Bike Shop. At 9:15 p.m., everyone will settle back on their blankets and watch a screening of “Breaking a Monster.” The film chronicles the break-out year of a band called Unlocking the Truth, and follows its 13-year-old members as they first encounter stardom and

the music industry, transcending childhood to become the rock stars they always dreamed of being. “It’s part music doc, part coming-of-age story and part pulling back the curtain on the music industry,” says David Wilson, co-founder of True/False. A Q&A session with the film’s producer, Tom Davis, will follow the screening. Then shuttles will ferry merry Dawdlers and their bikes back to Flat Branch Park. For those who’d rather not make the ride, there’s always the option of driving out to the Bistro for the evening event. More information about the Boone Dawdle is available online at www.truefalse.org/dawdle. Cosgray recommends getting tickets early. “We sell out every year,” she says, “usually a couple of weeks beforehand.” ❖

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JOUR DE FETE

MISSOURI STATE FAIR

Ste. Genevieve Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9 www.saintegenevievejourdefete.com Free*

Sedalia Thursday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 23 www.mostatefair.com $10 adults, $7 seniors, $2 children 6 to 12, and free 5 and younger

Set in Missouri’s oldest European settlement, Jour de Fete in Ste. Genevieve takes visitors back to a 1700s French Colonial village. There are more than 100 booths at this arts and crafts festival, with goods ranging from doll clothes to stained glass. Artisans in colonial attire demonstrate blacksmithing, woodworking, soap making and more at the Felix Vallé State Historic Site. Visitors also explore a living French militia encampment, and both days offer a variety of food and drink and musical entertainment.

From 4-H and FFA members showcasing their livestock to a new permanent exhibit honoring Missouri’s farm families, the Missouri State Fair remains strong on ag pride. Fairgoers can find expert advice on cooking, gardening, livestock care, hunting, fishing and other skills part and parcel of the country life. The State Fair also has an impressive concert lineup including Alabama, The Fray, Def Leppard, John Michael Montgomery, Casting Crowns, Gary Allen and Justin Moore. Plus, there will be stages offering free entertainment and, of course, a midway full of carnival rides.

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TRAILS WEST FESTIVAL

MISSOURI RIVER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

St. Joseph Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23 www.stjoearts.org/trails_west.htm Free

Boonville Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29 www.freindsofhistoricboonvillemo.org $65 for the series; $25 for single nights

St. Joseph, the town where the Pony Express began and Jesse James met his end, is also home to the largest festival in northwest Missouri. Trails West! features fine arts, fine crafts and fabulous food. Entertainment is on three stages — a main stage, family stage and city stage — plus there are strolling artists and historical re-enactors. Artists must be juried into the festival to appear in either the Fine Arts or the Fine Crafters areas.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2015, the Missouri River Festival of the Arts is a three-night classical music festival held in Boonville’s Thespian Hall, the oldest theater west of the Allegheny Mountains still in use today. This year’s program features jazz pianist Peter Martin with The 442’s; David Halen, Helen Kim, Grace Parks and other festival favorites performing Villa-Lobos, Mendelssohn and more; David Halen and Noah Geller performing Bach’s “Double Violin Concerto”; and a full chamber orchestra performing Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.” The festival also includes a visual art exhibit in Boonville’s historic Hain House. Prime Magazine August 2015

KANSAS CITY IRISH FEST

CALHOUN COLT SHOW AND FESTIVAL

Kansas City Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6 www.kcirishfest.com $30 for weekend pass; various other tickets available

Calhoun Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 13 www.coltshow.com Free

This three-day Celtic extravaganza brings plenty o’ music, dancing, food and storytelling to the Crown Center in Kansas City. Acts such as Gaelic Storm and Socks in the Frying Pan perform on two main stages, while a culture stage features workshops and performances about Irish history, music and travel. Other draws include a comedy stage, an artisans’ showcase, whisky tastings, a genealogy area, festival shopping, delicious festival food and more. On Sunday morning, festival-goers are invited to celebrate an outdoor Catholic Mass.

The small town of Calhoun will hold its 106th Calhoun Colt Show this fall. Step back in time to experience an oldfashioned grand parade, carnival, swap meet, horseshoe and archery tournaments, car and bike show, beer garden, nightly entertainment and contests for fancywork, flowers, culinary creations, and farm and orchard bounty — along with the equine competitions. Saturday brings both the Mule, Draft, Light & Miniature Horse Show and the Colt Show Shootout, a cowboy mounted shooting event. Sunday has the Western Fun Horse Show featuring 47 competition classes, including various breeds, walk trot, pole bending, barrels, flags and more.

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HERITAGE FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW

ROOTS N BLUES N BBQ FESTIVAL

Columbia Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs Free

Columbia Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 www.rootsnbluesnbbq.com $125 for weekend pass; various other passes available

At Columbia’s Heritage Festival & Craft show, visitors listen, learn and see history come alive in historic Nifong Park. Artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th-century attire demonstrate their trades and sell their wares. Cowboys tell tales next to their chuck wagons, and a Lewis & Clark outpost invites explorers. There will also be a large contemporary handmade craft area. Music, dancing and storytelling will take place on two stages, and the Mid-Missouri Organization Storytellers will present Saturday Evening Ghost Stories. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walter’s Boone County Historical Museum as well.

Called “one of the most prominent festivals in the country” by American Blues Scene Magazine, Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival brings artists representing roots, blues, gospel, country, folk, rock and soul to Stephens Lake Park. Featured artists this year include Dwight Yoakam, Buddy Guy, Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams and The Word, among more than a dozen others. Visual art transforms the park setting, and the food offerings come from some 25 food vendors, plus there’s a beer garden. A half marathon and 10K on Saturday morning and a gospel event on Sunday are festival bonuses.

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OLDE TYME APPLE FESTIVAL

WITCHES NIGHT OUT

Versailles Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3 www.versailleschamber.com/applefestival Free

Kimmswick Saturday, Oct. 10 www.gokimmswick.com/witches-night-out $20

The Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival fills visitors with remembrances of days gone by. On Friday, classic cars fill the streets for a cruise night and then the good times roll at a sock hop. Saturday brings a pancake breakfast, morning races, a parade, a car show, craft and vendor booths, a tractor and engine show, a pie baking contest auction, a fiddler’s contest and a compact figure 8 race. A highlight of the festivities is the annual Apple Festival Musical at the Versailles Royal Theatre, a community theater with talent rivaling professional acts. In 2015, the show is “Mary Poppins”; opening night is Thursday, Oct. 1, with shows Friday and Saturday, as well.

It’s a magical sight when a few thousand costumed witches descend on Kimmswick, a quaint town known for its antique shops and delicious desserts. During Witches Night Out, good witches and bad witches fill the streets for a spell in this adult girls’ night out. The “evening bativities” include prizes for best hat, best broom and best witch overall; ghoulish shop discounts; a skeleton bones scavenger hunt; a “witch’s brew” wine tasting; and many spooktacular surprises throughout the evening. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities. Men and children are asked not to attend.

CENTRAL MISSOURI RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

CITIZEN JANE FILM FESTIVAL

Kingdom City Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 www.centralmorenfest.org $8; free for children 5 and younger

Columbia Thursday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 25 www.citizenjanefilmfestival.com $100 for pass covering special events; $60 for pass covering all films

Held at Boster Castle Fairgrounds, the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance spirit through games, live entertainment and a thriving marketplace of artisans. Knights in armor, Scottish warriors and pirates all wander about and have their own encampments. Merchants pack the village streets and peddle both practical and fanciful wares. Performers entertain on three stages, with acts ranging from a musical duet performing Celtic, folk and Renaissance-era songs to a magician who travels with his own baby dragon. And then there’s the feasting — turkey legs, pulled pork sandwiches, kettle corn, funnel cakes and more.

An intimate, three-day film festival, Citizen Jane celebrates independent female filmmakers from around the world. Narrative, documentary and short films all have a place at this festival, with screenings taking place in various downtown venues. Filmmakers and audiences connect and shine a light on the amazing work of women in film. The festival also offers a filmmaker brunch, a VIP reception, a dance party and panel discussions throughout the weekend. ❖ *Unless otherwise noted, costs are for event admittance. There may be other charges for festival offerings.

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08.15 August AUGUST 1–2, 6–9, 13–16 Check out Maplewood Barn Theatre’s production of “Shrek, The Musical.” Bring a chair and enjoy the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre brought to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a short temper, a cookie with a bad attitude, and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a hero. $9 ages 10 & older, $1 younger than 10; 8 p.m.; 2900 E. Nifong Blvd.; 573-227-2276; www.maplewoodbarn.com

AUGUST 4 Join UCP Heartland at the Holiday Inn Expo Center for the 27th annual Columbia Wing Ding, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy Heartland, which helps children with disabilities here in Columbia. At least 10 area restaurants showcase their finest chicken wings competing for the coveted title of “Best Overall Wing.” At this family-friendly event, enjoy chicken wings, music, a silent auction, raffle and vote for the favorite “People’s Choice” wing. $20 adults, $15 students with ID, $10 kids 6 to 12, free kids 5 & younger; 5 to 8 p.m.; 2200 I-70 Drive S.W.; 636-779-2269; www.ucpheartland. org/donate/Columbia-wing-ding

AUGUST 6 Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series presents the Unsigned Artists Showcase. KBXR-FM 102.3 finds the talent by inviting local unsigned artists to submit one song on MP3. Five

AUGUST 29 Celebrate the joy of bicycling amid beautiful mid-Missouri scenery in BikeMO. BikeMO is an annual fundraiser for the Missouri Bicycle Federation and the Missouri Bicycle Foundation. The road route starts and ends at the picturesque Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport, passing through several historic towns along the way — including Rocheport, Boonville, Blackwater and Arrow Rock — in rides of various lengths. There is also the option of riding on the Katy Trail. Prices vary; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. ride starts; 12847 W. Highway BB, Rocheport; www.bikemo.org winners will perform a 20-minute set each during the concert. Come be a part of discovering new talent in the beautiful setting of Stephens Lake Park. Free; 7 p.m.; 2001 E. Broadway; 573-874-7469; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

AUGUST 7 Graham Cave State Park, 45 minutes east of Columbia, hosts First Friday Hikes on the

first Friday of each month through October. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, these naturalist-guided walks last two to three hours. Hikes start at the covered picnic shelter in the lower parking area. Bring sturdy shoes or boots, water and a snack. Free; 9:30 a.m.; 217 Highway TT, Danville; 573-546-3476; www.mostateparks.com/ park/graham-cave-state-park

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AUGUST 8–9, 12–15 Don’t miss Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre’s production of “Rumors” by Neil Simon. At a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the deputy mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce. As the confusion and miscommunication mount, the evening spins off into classic Simon comedy. $35.50 adults, $31.50 seniors, $20 students, $15 children 4 to 12; 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 660837-3311; www.lyceumtheatre.org

AUGUST 9 Come move and groove during DJ in the Park at Douglass Park. A variety of DJs will play something for all tastes, from hiphop to R&B to gospel. Free; 3 to 8 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

AUGUST 9 The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series brings Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and its blend of funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop to The Blue Note with special guest New Breed Brass Band. Frontman Trombone Shorty’s bandleader career began at age 6; by the time he was 12, he was touring internationally. He’s a popular headliner on late-night TV and performed at this year’s Grammy Awards. $25; doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8; 17 N. Ninth St.; 573-4493009; www.thebluenote.com

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AUGUST 13–23 The Missouri State Fair returns with a showcase of rural experiences. This year’s theme, “Show Offs Welcome,” is right in line with the fair’s main mission to serve as the premier showcase in the state for Missouri agriculture. The impressive 2015 concert lineup includes Alabama with Michael Ray, the Fray with Andy Grammer, Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla, John Michael Montgomery with Belles & Whistles, Casting Crowns with I Am They, Gary Allen with The Swon Brothers, and Justin Moore with Easton Corbin. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $2 children 6 to12, free for 5 & younger; 2503 W. 16 St.; Sedalia; www.mostatefair.com

AUGUST 14 Movies in the Park presents the familyfriendly showing of “Lilo and Stitch.” Follow experiment No. 626 as it heads to earth and is adopted by little Lilo. Bring a blanket to Flat Branch Park and watch the PG story unfold on a large inflatable movie screen. Concessions available. No rain dates. Sponsored by Columbia Parks & Recreation, KPLA-FM 101.5 and Boone Electric Community Trust. $2, free for 8 & younger; 8:30 p.m.; 101 S. Fourth St.; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

AUGUST 15 Come along on the sixth annual Boone Dawdle, a celebration that includes a surprise-filled bike ride from Columbia’s Flat Branch Park to Les Bourgeois Vineyards in Rocheport, plus a picnic and an outdoor film screening. Read more on Page 10. Prices vary; 1 to 11 p.m.; 101 S. Fourth St.; 573-442-TRUE (8783); www.truefalse.org/dawdle/index

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AUGUST 16 Featuring local and regional talent in a mini-festival atmosphere, Coolin’ Down with the Blues invites you to grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of jazz, R&B and blues in Douglass Park. There will be kids’ activities as well. Free; 3 to 8 p.m.; 400 N. Providence Road; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ ParksandRec

AUGUST 19 Family Fun Fest: Around the World offers an evening of entertainment for the whole family at Cosmo Park. Families can travel the globe with dancing, music, games and more. Sponsored by the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, KLPA-FM 101.5, KOMU-TV 8 and Rockin’ Rents. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 1615 Business Loop 70 W.; 573-874-7460; www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec

AUGUST 22 It’s “Mayhem at the Zou” when Columbia’s public high schools converge on Faurot Field for a football triple-header to kick off the 2015 season. Class 5 defending state champion Battle faces off against Jackson at 11 a.m.; Hickman plays Class 6 champion Christian Brothers at 3 p.m.; and Rock Bridge tops off the evening at 7 p.m. with a contest against Class 6 runnerup Rockhurst. Price TBD; 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 573-214-3940

AUGUST 22 Columbia plays host to Mid-Missouri Pride Fest, the largest LGBTQ awareness event in mid-Missouri. The event based at Forrest Rose Park features entertainment, food, vendors, information on community organizations, children’s activities and more. Free; 11 a.m.; 1013 Park Ave.; 573673-2032; www.midmopride.org 20

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AUGUST 22 The Columbia Art League hosts the opening reception for “Interpretations III,” a show that celebrates the marriage of visual and literary art. As in previous Interpretations events, participants submit one work with any theme. Then, there is a swap: Each visual artist receives a work from a writer, and each writer receives a piece of art. The task for each artist and each writer is to create a second work that interprets the piece received. The show runs through Oct. 30. Free; 6 to 8 p.m.; 207 S. Ninth St.; 573443-8838; www.columbiaartleague.org

AUGUST 22–23, 26–30 Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents “Driving Miss Daisy.” Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best OffBroadway Play, “Driving Miss Daisy” is a warm-hearted, humorous study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, white Southern lady and her proud, soft-spoken black chauffeur. It is an iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship. $35.50 adults, $31.50 seniors, $20 students, $15 children 4 to 12; 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee; 114 High St., Arrow Rock; 660-837-3311; www.lyceumtheatre.org

SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 5 The Missouri Tigers return to gridiron glory! Be on hand at Faurot Field when Mizzou takes on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. From $25; time TBA, 600 E. Stadium Blvd.; 800-CAT-PAWS (228-7297); www.mutigers.com

SEPTEMBER 12 Come celebrate the harvest at the A-Frame at Les Bourgeois Vineyards with the Crush Festival. There’ ll be live music, kids’ games, pumpkin painting, fishing, and of course, grape stomping! Free; 2 to 6 p.m.; 12847 Highway BB, Rocheport; 573-6983401; www.missouriwine.com ❖

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Support Our Locally Owned Restaurants When you dine at local restaurants, you help support small-business owners who spend their dollars in the community. These dollars help keep our neighbors gainfully employed; the cycle continues as employees spend their wages on local arts, culture and other areas of the economy. Eating local pays BIG dividends for Columbia!

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Tinseltown Talks

To Hollywood And Beyond Arlene Dahl’s Surprising Journey

BY NICK THOMAS

Best known as one of the classic beauties gracing the silver screen throughout the ’40s and ’50s, Arlene Dahl has some other surprising claims to fame. “I’ve had many different careers,” says Dahl from her home in New York. “I was a writer for 20 years with a beauty column in the Chicago Tribune, which was syndicated in 180 newspapers around the world.” As an author, Dahl has penned 14 books and is currently working on more, including an autobiography. She was also the vice-president of an advertising agency, and, in the 1960s, Sears hired her to visit stores to offer customers beauty makeovers. “[Makeovers] are commonplace on many TV programs now,” she says. “I also created my own perfume fragrance – Dahlia – before anyone else. So I started it all!” Dahl says she can trace her interest in performing to Minneapolis, where, as a 5-year-old, she first experienced the joy of an appreciative audience during a family picnic at Minnehaha Falls. “My father put me up on a picnic table and asked me to sing. After hearing the applause, they couldn’t get me down.” At 17, she was discovered by Jack Warner, who spotted her singing and dancing on Broadway during the 1945 opening of “Mr. Strauss Goes to Boston.” “He came backstage and invited me to Hollywood to make a screen test, but I declined,” says Dahl, who expected the play to extend into a long run. “He says, ‘Give it two or three weeks and you’ll call me; here’s my card.’ He was right. I was soon out of a job.” In Hollywood, the cameras loved Dahl, and audiences fell for her flaming red hair and trademark beauty spot. She went on to appear in more than 30 films. Initially handed romantic comedies, Dahl eventually tackled more dramatic roles, such as 1959’s subterranean adventure “Journey to the Center of the Earth” with James Mason and Pat Boone. The first day’s shooting with Mason was tense, however. “He didn’t want me for the part,” Dahl says. “I found this out two days before I went to New Mexico to shoot the

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Arlene Dahl, Red Skelton, Fred Astaire and Vera-Ellen in “Three Little Words”

cave scenes at Carlsbad Caverns.” But her professionalism won him over. “He came to my dressing room after our first scene to tell me I had done well. That was like an Academy Award from James Mason, and everything was OK after that.” Everything, except the hazards on set. “I almost died in the underground ocean scene where the boat was going round in circles and waves were rocking it,” Dahl says. “Giant water balloons were supposed to hit our backs, but they hit me in the face, knocking me out. I woke up in the hospital with James and Pat holding my hand.” Between 1952 and 1976, that hand was given in marriage to several suitors, including actors Lex Barker and Fernando Lamas, with whom Dahl had a son, heartthrob actor Lorenzo Lamas. In later marriages, Dahl had a daughter and another son. Since 1984, Dahl has been happily married to Marc Rosen, founder of Marc Rosen Associates, a New York firm specializing in the design and packaging of luxury cosmetic products. Rosen tells how they met: “I was

working at Revlon, and a friend suggested meeting Arlene, and I ended up designing the bottle and packaging for her Dahlia perfume. We became great friends, and despite our 18 years age difference, were married. People said it wouldn’t last. Well, we just celebrated our 30th anniversary and proved them wrong!” “I’ve lived a very full and happy life, although there have been ups and downs,” Dahl says. “Many people don’t know about some of my experiences, but they’ll be in my autobiography. You have no idea the stories I can tell — and will!” 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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Tell Me About It

With Angel Donnette Robertson

I have been divorced for a couple of years, but my ex-husband and I have remained friendly. I cook for him. He helps me take care of the house and goes with me when I have to make a big purchase. We talk often throughout the week. About eight months ago, I started dating another man, and the new man is uncomfortable with my relationship with my ex-husband. He has asked me to limit the relationship to contact regarding our grown children. I really like the new man in my life, but I feel he is overreacting. Do I have to give up one relationship for the other?

Would you be comfortable with your new man assisting another woman in making large purchases? Or helping her around her house? Or her cooking for him? Or the two of them talking often throughout the week? Wouldn’t that feel a little like the other woman was receiving some of the energy and focus that would otherwise be directed towards you? Although some divorced couples can maintain a close, friendly relationship without crossing boundaries, constant contact certainly increases the risk of temptation. It is so easy to fall back into the habit and comfort of an old relationship. So, I understand your new man’s uneasiness with your current relationship with your ex-husband. Do you have to cut back on your interactions with your exhusband just to please the new man in your life?

No, of course not. But he doesn’t have to stay, either. He has every right to feel safe in his relationships, and he is telling you he does not feel safe with you. So, you have to decide which is more important to you. The remnant of the old relationship? Or the possibility of the new? Only you can say.

For years, my daughter and her husband have said they are “waiting” to have children, but none of us are getting younger. A couple of weeks ago, when I broached the subject with my daughter, she admitted that they have decided to remain child-free. I know my sonin-law is the one who doesn’t want children, and I told her he was just being selfish, not wanting to give up his hobbies. She told me I was wrong and stormed out of the house, and

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we haven’t spoken since. I just don’t want her to wake up one day regretting never being a mother. How can I get her to listen to me?

First, you are assuming that your son-in-law is making a unilateral decision. You may be right. But you could also be very wrong. We often think we “know” when we don’t. Your daughter may actually want to remain child-free for herself. She may find her fulfillment in another area of her life. Perhaps she has never addressed the topic with you because she knows you have your own strong feelings. Perhaps she is sorry that she will not give you grandchildren and has been reluctant to disappoint you. However, even if your son-in-law is the one completely responsible for the decision, you surely shouldn’t encourage your daughter to have children with a man who doesn’t want them. Children require a lot of time and patience, as well as love. He may not have those commodities to give. If so, he is actually making a mature and responsible decision. Forcing him into fatherhood is not only unfair to him but also the child. Your daughter may regret never being a mother. Or the two of them may change their minds and have half a dozen. Or they may remain childless without any regrets. No one can predict the future with any accuracy. But they are adults and have to make their own decisions — whether you agree with them or not — and suffer their own consequences. So, call your daughter and apologize for overstepping your bounds. Tell her that you accept her decisions. Mourn your loss of the possibility of grandchildren. And then hold your tongue on the topic for ever after. v

Angel Donnette Robertson is not a professional counselor, but she has a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and complications of relationships. Prime Magazine August 2015

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Faces And Places

Osher at Mizzou’s Toast To Success Osher at Mizzou celebrated a year of success with an event at Inside Columbia magazine on Wednesday, June 17. Attendees enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and a wine tasting, celebrated membership growth, said hello to new associates and honored Osher’s supporters and interim director, Don Nicholson.

Ken Hutchinson, Teresa Maledy and Rose Porter

Tom Henderson, Mike Porter and John Parker

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Goodness Will Follow

Auntie To All

Rwandan Refugee Finds Her Purpose In Columbia

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When Caritas Habimana walks into a room, everyone notices. Her frame is tall, her voice is sweet and low, and she’s usually dressed in elegantly draped fabrics from her African homeland that make her look like a moving piece of art. Like swarms of butterflies, children flock to her and the grown-ups call her “Cari” or “Auntie” and depend on her as counselor, job-finder, friend, translator or whatever else they might need. She is a vital hub for the refugees who find themselves living half a world away from their East African homeland. Helping them assimilate into all that is American is the ruling passion of Caritas Habimana’s life. “I just want to do something that can make somebody smile,” she says. “I don’t give them anything. I just help them know what to do and where to go. I help them become strong so they can find jobs, study, go to school. ... I want to help them live better so they won’t have to worry.” Caritas carries the worry load for all of them. For at least a dozen years after arriving in Columbia from Rwanda after the genocide, Caritas prayed asking why she had been spared to make it to America. She wanted to know the purpose of her life, why she lived when others had not. She stumbled upon her calling while driving across town nearly 10 years ago, when she noticed a strange, yet familiar, sight: a family dressed in brightly patterned fabrics, walking down the road, carrying grocery bags on their heads. “They must be Africans!” she thought. She parked her car, got out and engaged them in conversation. She quickly learned that they, too, had come from East Africa and were thrilled to meet someone who could speak both English and their language, Kinyarwanda. Finally, they had someone to help them navigate this strange new land with its mysterious processed food and all kinds of gadgets and rules that were unheard of in Africa.

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Caritas Habimana Word spread quickly through the African refugee community that there was a woman in Columbia who could speak their language and English. In fact, Caritas speaks several languages: Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, English and French. She became the refugees’ voice, and her daily planner soon filled with appointments to help with school assessments, doctor’s appointments, job applications, grocery shopping, apartment hunting and even reading mail. Her tireless

efforts on behalf of her African friends led to her decision to quit her job at a day care center to make more time for the refugees. Once, during a meeting, our conversation was interrupted by Caritas’ ever-ringing cell phone. A young African woman was calling from work and was desperate to know why someone had just given her two dollars. She did not want to get in trouble for keeping the money. “Keep it! You can keep it,” Caritas exhorted in Kinyarwanda and English. “It’s a tip!”

Though Caritas often downplays the importance of her role, her friend, Sherryl Laws, was among the first to see, first-hand, just how important she is to the African community. Ten years ago, Laws needed Caritas to translate for one of her new counseling clients. “I needed a translator and she needed a friend,” Laws says. “I told her, ‘We’re going to work together!’” That brought tears to Caritas’ eyes and was the beginning of their long-term collaboration and friendship. “In the beginning, there was just so much to do,” Laws says. Even though there was help available from area churches, the Catholic Charities Organization, and the Refugee and Immigration Office, it was hard to keep up with all of the Africans pouring into Columbia. “She was like a mother to everybody,” Laws says. “It was amazing to watch her at a meeting. Everyone in the room depended on her to communicate for them [in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Swahili and French],” she continues. “And she was there at the hospital when every single mom had a baby!” The women did not want an impersonal, male translator. They wanted Caritas. When Caritas came to Columbia as

a refugee more than 20 years ago, she, too, had to learn to navigate American life here in Columbia, Mo. — a life that was radically different from what she left behind in Rwanda. She had her three children there, taught at the French Embassy and, before the genocide, lived a life of relative ease and comfort. “At first it was difficult because back home, we had maids who did the cooking and cleaning for us,” she says. “Here, we have to do everything ourselves, so there’s no time for a social life. I miss having time for myself.” In spite of her 24/7 schedule, she still considers it a privilege to be here. Her gratitude often spills over onto her Facebook page: “I took a shower this morning and I thanked God for the water. I also asked him to clean my inside and my outside.” The years have ticked by since that first chance encounter with the family balancing groceries on their heads, and Caritas Habimana is still helping African refugee families “organize their lives.” She translates at Agape Fellowship and Christian Fellowship Churches and teaches French to toddlers at La Petite Ecole, Columbia’s French Immersion School. She’s now an American citizen and is quick to attribute any success to God and miracles.

Caritas recently drove Leonard and Speciose Nshimiyimana and their children from Columbia to Kansas City for their U.S. citizenship ceremony. She beamed with the joy of a mother whose child had just aced an important test. Her voice lit up when she said, “Oh my God! That’s my calling — to get them ready for that!” That’s her calling and her reward because accolades and tangible benefits are not what fuel Caritas Habimana’s life. Perhaps she was destined to play this role among her people in Columbia. After all, her name literally means “giving” and “God exists.” She’s a woman who lives to do just that — give! “I do it all because of the children’s love,” she says. “It’s like a vitamin that goes down into my body and,” she adds with a giggle, “that’s good because sometimes, I don’t have time to eat!” v

Pam Ingram is the founder and director of Granny’s House, a place where Columbia kids see “God’s love and tender mercies” in action.

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Recipe Box

Savory Starters On The Grill

When most people think of the rich, smoky flavor of barbecue on the grill, they’re thinking of a slab of meaty ribs or a plump, juicy chicken basted with their favorite sauce. This tailgate season, wow your friends and family by extending your barbecue prowess to other menu items, such as appetizers. As any barbecue aficionado will tell you, the secret is in the sauce. A smoky, sweet blend like you find in Kansas City’s No. 1 selling sauce, KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, is the perfect combination of rich tomato sauce, molasses and spices to guarantee a delicious meal. Created by barbecue enthusiast and physician Rich Davis, it pleases palates with an authentic barbecue taste that brings just the right flavor for broiling, baking, grilling and using as an ingredient in recipes ranging from sides to apps.

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Another way to enhance grilled foods and make the most of grilling season is by using wood chips or planks, along with Kingsford Charcoal, to build on the grill’s natural smoky flavor and infuse other rich tastes, such as hickory or apple. Scatter dry chips directly on the coals and wait for them to begin smoking before placing food on the grill. Keep the lid closed while cooking to create a stronger smoky flavor. This appetizer, created by barbecue sauce expert and cookbook author Ardie Davis, combines the best of barbecue sauce and seasoned wood flavors for an easy and unique starter. Smoking the goat cheese adds depth that perfectly complements the sweetness of the barbecue sauce and apricot preserves. Find more mouthwatering barbecue recipes and preparation tips at www.kcmasterpiece.com.

CEDAR PLANKED GOAT CHEESE WITH APRICOT PRESERVES Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 appetizer servings 1

oak or cedar plank, soaked in water for at least an hour

1/2

cup apple or pecan wood chips, soaked in water and drained

10.5-ounce goat cheese log

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cup KC Masterpiece Kansas City Classic barbecue sauce

fun & games solved Challenge your brain with this month’s puzzles found on Pages 30.

Sudoku Puzzle

Set up two-zone fire for indirect grilling with Kingsford charcoal by situating charcoal on only one side of grill, leaving other side void. Heat grill to 225 to 250°F. Sprinkle wood chips on heated charcoal. Place soaked plank on void side of grill and place goat cheese on top of plank. Cover grill.

While cheese is smoking (about 20 minutes), combine barbecue sauce 1/4 cup apricot and apricot preserves. Mix well. preserves Using insulated gloves, remove 1 baguette cut into cedar plank with cheese from 1/2-inch thick slices grill. Place cheese on serving or crackers platter and top with apricot barbecue sauce. Serve with baguette slices or crackers. Refrigerate or discard after 2 hours.

Cryptogram Answer “Sometimes the questions are complicated but the answers are simple.” Dr. Suess

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

The Court Of Public Opinion

Every now and then, the folks at Inside Columbia like to dip our toes in the pool of public opinion to get a feel for what’s on the hearts and minds of our readers. With more than 70,000 people reading Inside Columbia, Inside Columbia’s Prime and Inside Columbia’s CEO magazines each month, it stands to reason that our readers pretty much reflect the demographic and psychographic profile of the average Columbian. Last month, we sent out a survey to gauge opinions on six issues that have dominated the talk this summer around office water coolers and on the local radio airwaves. More than 600 readers participated in this unscientific poll. Once we tallied the responses, we found some results were predictable and others were just flat-out surprising.

Rolling Trash Carts

A few months ago, I used this space to opine on the merits of the city’s desire to convert to a roll-cart system of trash collection. The spirited feedback I received after that column should have been an indication of just how divisive this issue is in our community. There seems to be very little middle ground. Columbians either love the roll-cart concept or they hate it. Tied in a virtual dead heat, 37.4 percent of our survey respondents favor the conversion to roll carts and 37.5 percent are adamantly opposed. Proponents like the convenience of roll carts; some expressed the hope that these carts would help clean up Columbia. Opponents rail on the expense associated with starting up the program and the blight that the mini blue dumpsters would create when left curbside throughout the week. Coin toss, anyone?

The Expansion Of Flat Branch Park

Perhaps the most surprising result of our survey dealt with how our readers feel about using city tax dollars to replace the CVS Pharmacy, slated for the intersection of Providence Road and Broadway, with an expanded version of Flat Branch Park. Opponents of the idea are outraged by the possibility of the city taking private property for another park, while proponents sing the praises of having an inner-city park serve as the gateway to the downtown business district. In our survey, those opposed to the idea represent a slight majority at 43.2 percent; proponents make up an even 40 percent. The remaining 16.8 percent say they have no opinion on the subject. Our survey sample seems to have a disproportionate amount of “armchair economists” who think Columbia has too many pharmacies. Imagine that!

Parks Sales Tax Extension

Speaking of parks, the results from the CVS/Flat Branch question may have been skewed by the strong affinity our readers seem to have for Columbia’s expansive park system. More than 70 percent of survey respondents say they would vote in favor of renewing the parks sales tax extension if it appears on the November ballot. Proponents point out that Columbia’s Parks & Recreation Department has been a good steward of public funds in the past, calling the park system the crown jewel of the city. The 17.1 percent who oppose the idea say the city already has too many parks and cite 38

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higher priorities for city spending, including infrastructure needs and improvements in public safety.

The Great “Jesus Fish” Cover-Up

Judging from the comments offered in our survey, our readers are as passionate about this issue as they are about parks. By a more than 3 to 1 margin, readers say the Boone County Commission should remove the plaque covering the ichthus symbol on the Desert Storm Memorial; 62.7 percent favor the move; 19.6 percent oppose. Many respondents cited the need to honor our fallen soldiers and their families by allowing this public expression of their religious faith. Other proponents claimed the county commission has misinterpreted the Constitution’s protection of religious liberties. The anti-fish crowd called for equal representation of all religions on the memorial while citing concerns about the need for separation of church and state.

Health Care Issues

Fulton Medical Clinic’s application to build a 10-bed hospital in Columbia was handled by the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee on July 13. In the weeks leading up to the hearing, 48.5 percent of our survey respondents said they oppose the approval of that hospital, more than double the 23.5 percent who favor the application. Another 28 percent of respondents have no opinion on the issue. The controversial issue of expanding Medicaid coverage in Missouri gets support from 55.7 percent of survey respondents, but 26.8 percent oppose the idea. Proponents say expansion will benefit Columbia’s economy; others support the notion that health care should be accessible to all citizens. Opponents expressed concern over the amount of fraud already in the system and the cost of sustaining such a program once federal funds dry up. Nearly one in six — 17.5 percent of respondents — have no opinion on the issue. The one message from this survey that resonates with me is that our readers and Columbia’s citizenry are engaged and passionate about the issues that affect this community. There is little apathy surrounding these issues — even those with no opinion on a given issue still participated in the process. This level of passion and engagement bodes well for the future of our community.

Fred Parry, fred@insidecolumbia.net

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