Columbia Home Magazine - April/May 2014

Health, Wealth and Happiness at any age,be: Stylish Page 42

Nutritious Page 72

Financially Independent Page 78

authentic cuisine Page 30

April/MAY 2014

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ladies & gentlemen OF THE SINGLE VARIETY

It’s bachelor & bachelorette time again, only this time, we’re combining our efforts. That’s right! We’re looking for four bachelorettes and four bachelors to feature in our Love, Love, Love issue. Get your single friends together, and starting signing up today at:

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Publisher’s note Columbia: One of the best places to live

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Sure, we’ve made it into the top 10 on Money Magazine’s list of best places to live; the cost of living is 5.10 percent lower here than the United States city average; and the unemployment rate is half of the national average. All good things to have when choosing a place to call home, right?

Jennifer Wesselman and Angie Huhman Choosing to live in Columbia started out as a logistical decision for me. Originally, I’m from a small town right outside of Columbia, and all I had to do was point my Dodge Daytona west on I-70 and drive about 25 minutes to what seemed like a very big city at the age of 17. I’m trying not to date myself, but a very long time later, I consider myself an official Columbian and am happy to call this great city home. But what makes this city a great place to live doesn’t lie within a statistic. In my opinion, it’s because of the people who live here.

In 2009, the people of Columbia rallied around our local animal shelter and went online to zootoo.com to vote for the Central Missouri Humane Society. The goal was to win a $1 million renovation. When we entered the contest, we were in 859th place and five months behind other shelters (located in much larger cities than Columbia). What I witnessed was amazing!

People lined the streets in blue “Have you voted today?” T-shirts holding handmade signs as my daughter, Amanda, and her friend Libby, who both spearheaded the movement, promoted the voting via police escort through downtown, accompanied by our mayor, Darwin Hindman; his wife, Axie; and Richard Thompson, owner of the zootoo.com. I was blown away by the local businesses and community that supported and continue to support our local shelters, which is evident through our “Happy Tails” section (page 108).

And of course I equally support other great causes around Columbia, which is why I am thrilled we feature three local organizations in “The Business of Doing Good.” If you’re feeling inspired after delving into the article, make sure to add Start Something That Matters to your list of must-reads. Thanks to this book, I can honestly say I do not feel a bit guilty about supporting Sseko Designs and my ever-growing collection of sandals.

Each year, our community continues to grow at a growth rate of 20.8 percent, adding to the amazing group of people who dwell in Columbia. So, where are these people coming from? By meeting with Stacey Thompson from Columbia Welcome, we found it fascinating to find out about who’s moving to our city and where they’re coming from. This sparked the introduction of “Meet Your Neighbors” as a new section in the magazine this issue (page 93).

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On The Cover Meet Lisa Driskel Hawxby. Lisa was chosen during Columbia Home's first Fresh Faces Casting Call, and we could not wait to work with her. Since she's reached her 40s, her mentality about life has changed, and she's pushing herself outside her comfort zone.

On her completion list so far is getting a tattoo, learning how to ride a bike, starting a coaching and consulting business — and now, modeling! What a beautiful woman inside and out. Photos by Angelique Hunter.

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The men at Snoddy’s created quite the conversation in our Facebook album from Boonville. This photo received 119 likes, 25 shares and 14 comments.

We documented this and the rest of our adventures in “Discovering Our Town” on page 38.

Yes, we are on the prowl for four lovely ladies and four handsome hunks! It’s bachelor and bachelorette time again, and we’re taking submissions for our Love, Love, Love issue.

If you’re single and ready to mingle, log on to columbiahomemagazine.com, click on CH Events under the Entertainment tab, and start your application today.

We’re looking for fun, outgoing and adventurous Columbia singles to take part in editorial, as well as a bachelor/ bachelorette night of fun.

Remember these beautiful faces who graced the pages of CH? This could be you!

Correction: In the February/March issue of Columbia Home, we featured an adorable family that has rescued animals from the Central Missouri Humane Society in “Happy Tails.” However, the family’s last name is Thoroughman, not Atkins. Our apologies to the Thoroughman family, Tom Atkins and the Atkins company.

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Features 53 Room of Hope: Fit for a Princess 58 Hands Across Borders: Business of Doing Good 64 Survival Stories: Not Defined by Diagnosis 72 Healthy Living: Leap into the New Year 78 Financial Advice: You Work Hard for Your Money

Home/Garden 80 Home Tour: Functional and Family Friendly 87 Real Estate: Get It Sold 93 Meet Your Neighbors: Lori and Dennis Haubert and Sarah Smith

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Health/Happiness 99 Life Coaching: Where the Magic Happens 100 Mommy Chronicles: Everything Is Bad for You 102 Do It Yourself: Tufted Headboard 104 Destination Weddings: Vegas and Jamaica 107 Welcome to the World 108 Happy Tails 110 About Town 114 Strong Woman: Elise James

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April/May 2014 Columbia’s must-do events Fresh Faces Casting Call What: Here’s your chance for 15 minutes of fame! Join the Columbia Home team at a model casting call, and you could appear in our next issue.

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 7 WHERE: Columbia Mall, 2300 Bernadette Drive, in the Dillard’s wing INFO: For more information, please visit the Columbia Home website.

Earth Day Festival WHAT: Celebrate Earth Day with live music, earth-friendly vendors and a kids’ park. The festival also includes “Eco Avenue,” featuring several booths that support sustainable living.

WHEN: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 (rain date is May 4) WHERE: Peace Park and downtown Columbia INFO: Free; for more information, call 573-875-0539.

Sixth Annual Pedaler’s Jamboree WHAT: The Pedaler’s Jamboree is a Memorial Day weekend music festival for both bicycle riders and nonriders. Be prepared for live music, food and fun during stops on the Katy Trail as you ride (or walk) from Columbia to Boonville.

Kemper Park festivities continue in Boonville at the end of the ride.

WHEN: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25.

Bicyclists depart from Flat Branch Park from right before 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Kemper Park gates open at 3 p.m. Saturday for nonriders with ticket passes.

WHERE: Columbia to Boonville stretch of Katy Trail or Kemper Park, 757 Third St., Boonville INFO: For more information about parking, shuttles and tickets, visit pedalersjamboree.com.

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April Datebook Wednesday, April 2

Tons of Trucks, Target parking lot of Columbia Mall, 4-7 p.m., free

Wednesday, April 2-6

GreenHouse Theatre Project in collaboration with PS:Gallery presents Three Sisters, PS Gallery, 1025 E. Walnut, 7:30 p.m., $10-12, purchase tickets online at greenhousetp.org or at the door

Friday, April 4-5

Big Muddy Folk Art Festival, Thespian Hall in downtown Boonville, 7 p.m., $25 per evening or $45 for the weekend

Saturday, April 5

20th Annual Mid-Missouri Corvette Cup, Quality Inn, 8 a.m., $40 Josh Abbott Band, The Blue Note, doors and show at 6:30 p.m., $12

Sunday, April 6

All Time Low: A Love Like Tour with special guests, The Blue Note, doors at 6:30 p.m., $22 West Side Story, Jesse Auditorium, 7 p.m., $14-39

Wednesday, April 9

Pianist Peter Nero, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $7.50-24

Friday, April 11-13

54th Annual MO Home & Lifestyle Expo, Central Missouri Events Center, visit columbiahba.com for hours, free

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Are You Smarter Than a JA Achiever?, 2200 I-70 Drive S.W., 5:45-8:30 p.m., $25 for adults, children are free

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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, Riechmann Pavilion at Stephens Lake Park, 7:45-8:30 p.m., pre-registration is required, $7 per child

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Artrageous Friday, 11 S. 10th St., 6-9 p.m., free

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Amvets Fifth Annual Mudbug Festival and Poker Run, Kirkwood, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, $25 for poker run Spring Shop Hop, The District, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free

Sunday, April 27

First Farmers and Artisans Market of the Year, Wabash Bus Station, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free Sunday Family Dinner Train, 6501 N. Brown Station Rd., train departs at 1:00 p.m., boarding begins at 12:15 p.m.,$39.95-$59.95, visit dinnertrain.com for details

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Swampweed Cajun Band, Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater, 7 p.m., free Logan Mize, Mojo’s, doors at 8:30 p.m., $8-10

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RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women, Stephens College Macklanburg Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. May 2-3 and 2 p.m. May 4, $8-16

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Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Run, Albert-Oakland Park baseball field, registration at 9:30 a.m., free for kids ages 7-14 Annual Paintbrush Ball Fundraiser, Reynolds Alumni Center, 5:30 p.m., $70 per person or $130 per couple for members, $75 per person or $140 per couple for nonmembers

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TriZou (Mid-Mo Triathlon), Mizzou Student Recreation Center, 7 a.m., $75 and up

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RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women, Stephens College Macklanburg Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., $8-16

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Jennifer Koh: Bach and Beyond, Missouri Theatre, 7 p.m., $6-19 Monsters University at Movies in the Park, Flat Branch Park, 8:30 p.m., $2 per person, free for kids 8 and under

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GreenHouse Theatre Project in collaboration with Yoga Sol presents Tartuffe, Yoga Sol, 210B St. James St., $10-12, greenhousetp.org

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Missouri Contemporary Ballet’s Eighth Annual Dancing with Missouri Stars, Columbia College Southwell Complex, doors at 6 p.m., $15-20

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Go Girl Run, MU Reactor Field Park, half-marathon at 7 a.m., 5K at 7:15 a.m., registration fees vary

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Memorial Day Parade, Ninth and Broadway, 9:55 a.m., free

Saturday, May 31

Fourth Annual Fishing Derby, Philips Park, check-in at 9-9:30 a.m., free

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Authenticity is a slippery prospect in the realm of food. That Italian tomato-based pasta sauce we all know and love? New arrival. Pad Thai as the very essence of Thai food?

It’s brand new in the grand scheme of things. And noodles originated in China, so can they really be authentically Italian or Thai anyway? Heck, Italy wasn’t even a country until 1858. So authenticity is tough, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know it when we see it. Mexican street tacos, chickpea dip, marinated and grilled meat and fiery Sichuan stir-fries are so emblematic of the cultures that created them that we don’t need to fuss too much with their provenances.

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Scott, blogger and food writer extraordinaire, shares his insights on dishes from Columbia hotspots. Whether it’s a hidden ingredient or special cooking technique, Scott will be able to detect it. You can often find him at Sycamore, his favorite hangout. Check out restaurant openings, food reviews and local eats on his blog, showmeeats.wordpress.com.

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Visit the Columbia Home website for mouthwatering, authentic recipes to prepare in your home!

SautÊed baby bok choy is paired with a deep, rich mushroom sauce in this vegetarian option, a testament to Bamboo Terrace’s emphasis on fresh ingredients prepared skillfully.

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Coffee Zone

11 N. Ninth St. 573-449-8215 columbiacoffeezone.com

Hummus is a simple dish using four or five ingredients max, but that simplicity also makes it easy to mess up because there are no places for mistakes to hide. Osama Yanis, owner of Coffee Zone, knows this, and that’s why he’s very protective of the process of making their hummus. “Only three people are allowed to touch the blender,” he says laughing but not at all joking. “Lemon, salt, garlic, tahini, chickpeas. Five ingredients, maybe a little water to help with the blending, but that’s it.” And that’s all he needs because it’s truly excellent hummus.

Pro Tips • Those cucumber slices on Coffee Zone’s hummus plate aren’t just there for looks. They help cut the dish’s garlicky bite.

• Upgrading to the Hummus Deluxe plate gets you gyro meat with your hummus. This is a good thing.

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Bamboo Terrace

3101 W. Broadway, Suite 101 BambooTerraceComo.com 573-886-5555

Stir-Fried Sole Fish Fish and pickles: It sounds odd, right? It’s not. Flakey sole is stir-fried and tossed with sugar snap peas, ginger and sliced pickles, giving the plate a light and surprisingly fun sourness.

From martial arts to religion to food — and especially food — Asian cultures have always sought balance. A little of this to a little of that, something a little sweet, something a little sour: Every component is in balance with the others, and no single aspect is dominating. Bamboo Terrace, located near the Walmart on West Broadway, represents something of a master class on the principle — and the results are addictive.

Pro Tips • Choose anything with duck. The chef is from Nanjing, China, a city famous for its love of duck.

• Malaysian Curry Hot Pot: Although first and foremost a Chinese restaurant, Bamboo Terrace does other things well, too.

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KoJaBa

Parkade Plaza, 601 Business Loop 70 W. 573-442-8383

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KoJaBa is an under-the-radar destination for traditional Korean foods, including kimchi. The menu can seem unfamiliar to those of us who have hamburgers, pizza and spaghetti on the menu for the rest of the week, but it’s still far more approachable than you might think.

Pro Tips • Try the banchan or small side dishes that come with entrees. They are delicious, fun and complimentary.

• Ask questions. The staff is friendly and enthusiastic about helping newbies navigate the menu.

Las Margaritas

10 Southampton Drive 573-442-7500 lasmargaritascolumbia.com

The revolving door that was this restaurant space on Corporate Lake across from Rock Bridge High School has stopped turning. Las Margaritas is here to stay and is turning out some of the best Mexican food in town. One thing I love about Las Margaritas is the presence on the menu of more traditional Mexican foods and of cochinita pibil in particular. This dish is found all over the Quintana Roo state of the Yucatan Peninsula but not much elsewhere. I first learned to make it at a cooking school in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, a charming fishing village about 30 minutes south of Cancun. It’s a recipe we come back to again and again at home, and Las Margaritas’ version is fantastic.

Pro Tips • Traditional is in. Many of the best dishes at Las Margaritas exist outside the burrito/enchilada/crunchy taco triumvirate.

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Grand Champion Chili The Columbia Police Department was named champion of this year’s ninth annual Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff.

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The Rootin’ Tootin’ Chili Cookoff, benefiting the Columbia Boys and Girls Club, raised more than $72,000 this year. The Columbia Police Department was not expecting the win, but it was a welcomed surprise.

“In years past, some of our detectives have entered this competition and done very well,” Hughes says. “They have since retired, and we wanted to make sure that the youth in Columbia know that we, as the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Police Officers’ Association, support them.”

Award-winning ingredients: Canned diced tomatoes Chili seasoning Jalapeños Beer Secret ingredient No. 1 Secret ingredient No. 2 Chili seasoning Cayenne pepper Cumin

Black beans Chili beans (canned) Red beans Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Orange bell pepper Yellow bell pepper Worcestershire sauce Cooking wine or vinegar Salt

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Photos and text By Kristi McCann The charming town of Boonville rests right on the Missouri River and is filled with tales and structures of historic symbolism. Its prime location made it a prosperous town that thrived through river trade and survived the Battle of Boonville in 1861. Today, the town boasts a strong heritage, locally owned and operated businesses and, most importantly, the friendliest of folks. Thanks to our personal tour guide Jennifer Wesselman, State Farm agent and Boonville native, our adventure hit some of the city’s greatest highlights.

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Old Cooper County Jail and Hanging Barn Believe it or not, this historic landmark in the middle of Boonville actually housed prisoners up until 1978 when a federal court declared it “cruel and unusual punishment” and forced the operation to close its doors. Completed in 1848, the original structure was built by slaves who carried the 2 ½-foot-thick limestone blocks; it housed all sorts of lawbreakers for 130 years, including murderers, individuals waiting to be hanged and even the occasional speeder who had to be held in the jail until the courts reopened on Monday morning. The jail was connected directly to where the sheriff and his family used to reside, and hangings took place around the back of the house until 1878, when a stable/ jail barn was built to house the hangings to make them less of a community event. Melissa Strawhun from Friends of Historic Boonville is the perfect contact for a personal guided tour of this landmark.

Never the Same

87 Diner If you’re up for the duck omelet or The Mess, this is the breakfast place for you. Serving up delicious home-style breakfast entrees inspired by regular customers, this mother/daughter duo does breakfast right. Amy Reed-Parish and Kathi Reed carefully choose each of their products, such as the sausage they’ve been loyal to for 11 years, and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to snag their delicacy, a brain sandwich.

Regularly open for breakfast and lunch, the diner reopens on Friday nights to serve a 10-ounce rib eye and prime rib or baby back ribs — or both. Located right off Interstate 70, 87 Diner is the perfect pit stop between Columbia and Kansas City.

Pirates Cove Thanks to owner Rochelle Lang, we tasted delicious concoctions from the mixologist herself. The Cove is the perfect location to catch a game or belly up to the bar for happy hour.

Hotel Frederick

Hotel Frederick Recently renovated and offering 24 individually designed rooms, Hotel Frederick is located on the Katy Trail within a stone’s throw of the river. It’s the ideal location for a pampered stay and evening entertainment.

Bathrooms include heated flooring and European-inspired design, and each room has a unique feel of comfort. The common area décor holds true to its 1905 construction.

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Never The Same If you like the look of something old but prefer it be new, visit Never the Same, a shop that features repurposed furniture and locally made crafts. “It’s not your suit-and-tie kind of job,” says artist and store clerk Cheryl Deelo. “It’s more like blue jeans and a crow bar.”

The shop houses a workspace in the back and a showroom floor full of oneof-a-kind pieces. Owner Laura Vollmer sells her own pieces and specializes in furniture designed with hidden nooks and crannies.

Your Money’s Worth On the hunt for an antique-filled venue complete with character? This 14,000-square-foot space is filled with every knickknack, collectible and antique you could imagine. Tucked behind the counter is Louise’s Tea Room, serving up a daily homemade pie, sandwiches, tea and more.

Radiating nothing but a sweet spirit is Louise, who serves her delicious treats to you directly. If you have a craving for a particular pie, make a request, and she’ll be sure to put a special order in for you by writing herself a note on her fridge. Tea parties are available by appointment as well.

Isle of Capri Isle of Capri There’s no denying that Isle of Capri Hotel and Casino has become a staple in Boonville. If you’re feeling lucky, head on over to the slot machines, or enter into contests such as the Cash Cow Giveaway. When your luck is running low, take a break to enjoy the Farmer’s Pick Buffet, proudly serving up locally grown products. “The boat,” as some locals call it, is an adventure waiting to happen no matter what time of day it is. Free valet and friendly service were the cherries on top of a great overall guest experience.

Taylor’s Bake Shop The quaint bakeshop owned by Dawn Taylor serves Boonville twofold. Confirmed by both Jennifer and a bride-to-be, Taylor’s Bake Shop is your go-to shop for all things cakes. Whether it’s a child’s birthday party or an elegant wedding event, the Taylors know how to satisfy your guests. And when it’s not a special occasion, stop by Taylor’s Bake Shop for a morning cup of Joe on your way to the office, or meet a friend while enjoying the ambience of local art and a classic wood-burning stove.

Carrie Lyn’s Ice Cream Las Vegas natives Carrie Lyn Thomas and her husband, Ret, found the perfect combination of storefront and home when they fell in love with the Boonville area. Carrie Lyn’s Ice Cream Parlor will celebrate its fifth anniversary of serving up delicious treats and even a “Bellyache” (the ultimate ice-cream challenge) or two this year. They specialize in Samiches, ice cream and Anydaes — because every day is good for a sundae. Their perfectly toasted sandwich rolls and decked-out brownie sundae were gone as soon as our order hit the table.

Snoddy’s Even though we now know a Snoddy’s burger isn’t exactly a burger, we still loved our on-thego sandwiches from the deli and friendly staff behind the counters.

The convenience store is an eclectic collection of everything you could ever need. According to Boonville residents, if Snoddy’s doesn’t sell it, you don’t need it. The third generation-owned store houses everything from plastic containers and deli meat to work boots and hardware and gives the term “onestop shop” a whole new meaning. columbiahomemagazine.com | 39

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Rick Ball Auto Mart There’s nothing like riding in style, and we want to give a huge thank you to Rick Ball and the customer service-oriented staff at Rick Ball Auto Mart. They lent us a red hot 2014 Chevy Impala to cruise around in all day. Before we took it for a spin, the staff made sure we felt right at home, and Ken Carey informed us of all the car’s unique features. Apparently you can now sync your smartphone contacts with your car, pause the radio and check the weather on the road during a long trip, all from the touchscreen on the dashboard.

Cooper’ s Oak Winery

Thespain Hall

A Touch of Claas A Touch Of Claas If you weren’t seeking out this adorable salon, you might actually miss it.

Linda Claas purchased a quaint home located on Main Street and renovated it to become a salon, spa and bedand-breakfast. We indulged in the spa services while enjoying the comforts of a home and over-the-top hospitality.

You must try a jelly pedicure if you’re craving a vacation because it’s the second-best thing to squishing sand between your toes. And if you’re more on the adventurous side, Reiki Therapy, a form of energy healing, might be more suited for you.

Thespian Hall You might have heard that paranormal activity groups visited this Boonville staple, or maybe you’re planning to attend the Big Muddy Folk Festival the first weekend of April. Either way, Thespian Hall has been a well-known structure in the community and saved from being removed from the streets of Boonville many times. During the Civil War, Thespian Hall was used to house federal troops and served as a hospital for soldiers. Today, the Friends of Historic Boonville currently own and operate the building, complete with school plays and dance recitals.

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Cooper’s Oak Winery We sipped on and soaked up the deliciousness of thirdgeneration winemaker Matt Kirby’s top picks. Our favorite?

The Toasted Oak, a cabernet and merlot blend made with grapes from local growers in Sturgeon. Talk with a staff member to rent the space for special occasions, schedule a tasting or experience painting classes with the Easy Easel. And for continuous Cooper’s Oak wine when you’re not in Boonville, visit coopersoakwinery.com, and join the company’s wine club.

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20s Holly Phillips Age: 25

Years lived in Columbia: Five months Profession: Office manager at The Eye Gallery Describes her style as: Classically trendy Holly loves: Bare Minerals makeup, high heels, purses and eyeglasses.

About Holly: Holly met her now husband, Tyler, in 2006 when they both were associated with the organization Youth With a Mission. She has taken several teams to do mission work overseas to places including Thailand, Morocco and Jamaica. Holly keeps in shape by running marathons and has completed the Bass Pro Marathon in Springfield, Mo., multiple times.

“There’s no feeling similar to completing a marathon,” she says. “It’s great to be involved in a community of runners.”

ON HOLLY: Ralph Lauren Chambray Two-Pocket Shirt, Dillard’s, $75; Chelsea and Violet Sweater, Dillard’s, $34.50; Vince White New YorkCamuto Skirt,$30; Dillard’s, $59; &Striped Co. Pants, Gianni Bini Platform T-Strap Vintage Scarf; Sandals, Dillard’s, Red Old Navy Tank$69.99; Gold$12; Skinny Belt, Dillard’s, Top, Orange $19.60; Anna and Ava Anna & Ava Earrings, Bracelets, Dillard’s, $15; Orange Chevron$2025; Anna and Ava Earrings, Betsy Johnson Dillard’s, $15.

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Jayme Dement

Age: 33 Years lived in Columbia: Jayme actually lives in Ashland, Mo., but commutes to Columbia for work.

Profession: Business development manager at Bob McCosh Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac Inc. Describes her style as: Less is more About Jayme: Jayme is your tell-it-how-it-is kind of girl. “Most people who know me would agree with that.” she says. She was born and raised in Farmington, Mo., and has been married for 15 years with two kids, ages 10 and 12. Something that people might not know about Jayme is that she is a lifetime Girl Scouts member.

ON JAYME: Ralph Lauren Women’s Chambray Shirt, Dillard’s, $69.50; Antonio Melani Orange Dress, Dillard’s, $159; Anna & Ava Necklace, Dillard’s, $30; Ann & Ava Bracelets, Dillard’s, $20-25; Anna & Ava Earrings, Dillard’s, $15; Jessica Simpson Camel Pumps, Dillard’s, $79; Michael Kors Navy Purse, Dillard’s, $358; Michael Kors Sunglasses, Dillard’s, $99.

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40s Tim Chancellor Age: 46

Years lived in Columbia: Born and raised Profession: CEO at Enviteme LLC Describes his style as: Trendy About Tim: Although he is a Columbia native, Tim has also lived in Clearwater, Fla., and Kansas City. Tim has traveled to Guatemala, which he says is one of the best places he’s ever visited. However, he also enjoys Bull Shoals Lake if he’s looking for a weekend getaway. “I love to be part of the community,” he says. “I love to volunteer for festivals, especially True/False Film Festival and Roots N Blues N BBQ.” Although this “mobile partier” can be the ringleader of a great time, Tim hates public speaking.

“I can debate or have a natural conversation, but in front of a large crowd, I get nervous. As long as I keep eye contact with someone, I’m fine.”

ON TIM: Ralph Lauren Chambray Sport Shirt, Dillard’s, $89.50; Perry Ellis Herringbone Linen Jacket, Dillard’s, $185; Cremieux Jeans, Dillard’s, $69.50; Krimson Striped Tie, Dillard’s, $60; Cole Haan Great Jones Wingtip Oxfords, Dillard’s, $198; Johnston & Murphy Belt, Dillard’s, $49.50.

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Charlut Shepherd Age: 58

Years lived in Columbia: Moved back to Columbia eight years ago Profession: Registered nurse with AmeriSourceBergen Hotline Describes her style as: Simple and classic Charlut loves: Lipstick and eyeliner; she never leaves the house without them on.

About Charlut: Charlut had recently seen “becoming a model” on someone’s bucket list, and she decided to add it to her own, which brought her to the Columbia Home Fresh Faces Casting Call.

She has now checked that off her list, in addition to a lot of other activities that would categorize her as a daredevil.

She’s jumped off cliffs in Mexico, swam with dolphins and sharks, gone parasailing and even driven a fleet of huskies on a dogsled. You go, girl! When she’s not out being adventurous, Charlut enjoys living in Columbia with her husband of 38 years.

ON Charlut: Westbound Polka-Dot Chambray Shirt, Dillard’s, $45; Westbound Striped Sweater, Dillard’s, $45; Cremieux White Jeans, Dillard’s, $89; Gianni Bini Nude Pumps, Dillard’s, $59.99; Pearl Short Necklace with Bow Clasp, Dillard’s, $25; Gold Skinny Belt, Dillard’s, $19.50; Anna & Ava Bracelets, Dillard’s, $20-25; Steve Madden Satchel, Dillard’s, $108.

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Hair&Makeup

Behind the Scenes of Fresh Faces Our four fashion models received the full treatment from Blanc Studio’s stylists.

Airbrush makeup sessions start at $35.

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Style Me Pretty

Each of our models was touched up using Dinair makeup. Why do master stylists Victoria Araujo and Jennifer Hovis choose to use the airbursh applicator instead of traditional makeup techniques?

What it is: A lightweight makeup applied through an air gun machine that produces an even layer of makeup and creates a very matte finish, a finish that can be thin or heavy depending on the application.

The benefits: Airbrush makeup is long lasting. Unlike traditional makeup, your picture perfect makeup will not rub off or look anything less than flawless and fresh even if it’s midevening.

Airbrush makeup has become extremely popular in the past few years. This is largely due to the perfect complexion on models who are airbrushed to give every part of their bodies a flawless finish.

But there’s a difference between airbrushed photos and airbrush makeup. Airbrush makeup is a technique used to directly apply makeup to models. It is nontransferable, which means that slight rubbing or brushing against something or someone will not cause the makeup to come off of the face. Black clothes will remain black after hugging someone wearing airbrush makeup. Airbrush is also often used to camouflage tattoos or any unwanted skin discoloration or imperfections.

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Style Me Handsome

Tim Chancellor, our male model, played nicely with all the estrogen in the salon on photo shoot day. And believe it or not, Tim received just as much styling as the ladies did. However, stylists Victoria and Jennifer know that when men come into their studio, they’re all about quick and easy looks. But the stylists want to warn men that quick and easy doesn’t always mean aesthetically pleasing.

Start to Finish: A trendy, short cut begins with a good haircut and ends with good product.

Knowledge: Product knowledge is key for men, not only for the look of their style but also for their scalp health. Cheap product can lead to clogged hair follicles, which can lead to loss of the follicle, aka hair loss.

Quality: Having a good stylist behind your hair not only ensures that your hair will always look nice, but also it helps you keep your scalp a healthy, happy place for hair to grow.

Long story short, the incentive for a men’s haircut should be a good haircut, not a 10-minute wait and a pitcher of beer.

Victoria Araujo, owner and master stylist at Blanc Studio

Jennifer Hovis, master stylist at Blanc Studio

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Sherry Hockman, University Health Care System and Columbia Home have teamed up to bring patients at University Health Care the opportunity to have a gift — a gift of hope. Each chosen patient receives a room redesign to help him or her cope with his or her medical challenges and feel at ease. These projects would not be possible without the help of volunteers.

fit for a princess Brynna Eads battles leukemia with the support of a whole community and now in the comfort of her home.

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By K r i s t i M c C A n n Photos by Angelique Hunter Picture a scaled-down version of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition: All the volunteers lined up with their tools, matching Tshirts, a crew of designers spearheading the redesign, the whole bit. That was the scene at the home of Stefani and Matt Eads.

The pink and blue T-shirts adorned by more than 15 volunteers read: “Brynna’s Battle is my Battle” and represented the immense support for the Eads family by community members, family and friends. Brynna Eads, a 3-year-old girl, was admitted to University Health Care System’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital at the end of January after her mother, Stefani, had noticed some unusual changes over the course of a few weeks.

“She had unexplained bruising on her body, and she wasn’t eating like normal,” Stefani says. “I took her into the doctor, and after they ran some blood tests on her, they admitted her to the hospital.”

The blood tests confirmed that Brynna had abnormal white blood cells, and to the horror of the entire Eads family, Brynna was diagnosed with leukemia.

“It was incredibly devastating to hear the news,” Lisa Christoffersen, Brynna’s grandmother, says. “Before this, I didn’t know much about leukemia.”

And neither did anyone in the Eads family.

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Once Stefani had been informed of the news, her life was immediately flipped upside down. “I couldn’t breathe when I heard the words come out of the doctor’s mouth,” she says. “And when I came home to get our things, I couldn’t find anything.”

From Jan. 27 until Feb. 21, Stefani lived with Brynna at the hospital. No, not at the Ronald McDonald House in close proximity but rather right next to Brynna. She spent each night sleeping with her little girl in the hospital bed.

“I just couldn’t leave her side.”

While Stefani spent every waking and sleeping hour at the hospital, Matt, Brynna’s dad, would commute back and forth between home and the hospital. Lisa temporarily moved her things and work from Branson to the family’s home between Pilot Grove and Otterville.

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his sister is sick but not quite how sick she is, according to Lisa. “It’s hard when you don’t understand what’s going on, and your sibling is getting all the attention, especially from Mom and Dad.” To say the towns of Pilot Grove and Otterville have created a small bit of hope for the Eads family would be an extreme understatement.

“Everyone in the community has reached out to help,” says Jaclyn Inskeep, one of the volunteers who helped put together Brynna’s Room of Hope. “Anything from T-shirts to Thirty-One Bags have been sold to raise money. People have even stopped me at the bank to ask how they can help.”

“Not everyone volunteering even knows the family personally,” says Marcia Twenter, who rounded up the group to help assemble and create Brynna’s new room, along with designer Sherry Hockman. “Within 30 minutes, I had all the volunteers we needed and then some.”

And it wasn’t just the manpower that helped make the transformation a success.

Local businesses including Otelco and Unlimited Opportunities where Marcia and Paula Bishop, another volunteer, work granted their employees the day off to help without using vacation days. Unlimited Opportunities also provided lunch for all the volunteers, and snacks and goodies were prepared

by Katy Manor, Stefani’s office.

“It’s amazing to work with a community so willing to help,” Sherry says. “People here are so willing to give of their time, talents and finances.”

In comparison to other rooms that Sherry and her team have completed through Room of Hope, this one in particular posed a few more challenges. They are the same challenges that the Eads family experiences when Brynna needs medical attention — distance.

“Being so far out from Columbia, you can’t just run to Walmart,” Sherry says. The small town is located about an hour outside of Columbia, and one of the closest Walmarts is located in Sedalia. “But these women are used to that. The transportation of pieces here was the most challenging part, but I’m sure the community could have built it in a few days if they needed to.”

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tion daily and is under the careful watch of Stefani and Lisa. However, the comforts of home only last for short periods of time. For the next one to two years, Brynna will try a new form of treatment each month depending on how her body reacts.

“I just have to stay strong for her and my family,” Stefani says. And hopefully the gift of hope will help her to do that.

Originally, the family applied for Room of Hope with intentions of receiving a revamped space for Brynna where she could get better in a brand new room. And a redesigned room is exactly what she received: a reorganized space, storage for all of her toys, a mural painted on the wall to mimic the floral pattern in her new bedding — a room fit for a princess. But in true Sherry Hockman style, one room was not sufficient. “The reveal day is supposed to be a special day for everyone,” she says.

Stefani and Matt also received a new bed fit for a king and queen. Instead of their full-sized bed that was often crowded with their children, Sherry brought in a king-sized bed and new bed frame.

The window seat in their room was upholstered, and pillows were added, nightstands were added next to the brand new bed, and curtains were hung to create a relaxed atmosphere. And because Sherry couldn’t leave out Braedyn, she also made sure he received some new games for his Wii. “It’s the little things that really matter,” says Marcia, who knows the hardship the family has been through because of her own husband’s battle with cancer. “Before you have an illness in your family, you don’t get the whole picture. It’s hard to see until you experience it yourself.”

Brynna’s health will continue to be a battle for both herself and her family, but at least she is now surrounded by walls that represent the power of community.

“You have to put a lot of faith in God,” Lisa says, “and trust that he knows what’s best.”

A special thank you to: • Sarah Arnold, volunteer • Paula Bishop, volunteer • Michelle Day, volunteer • Amanda Dill, volunteer • Carla Gerling, volunteer • Billy and Jaclyn Inskeep, volunteers • Andrea Siegel, volunteer • Marcia Twenter, volunteer • Valarie Twenter, volunteer • Lisa Christoffersen, Brynna’s grandmother • Brandi Scott, Brynna’s aunt • Leslie Davis, Sherry’s team of help • Dietlinde Sitzer, Sherry’s team of help • Slumberland Furniture for providing the bed • Gaines Moving for transporting the bed

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The Business of Doing Good Three Midwest women create companies that focus on helping a hand across borders.

The phrase “making a difference� receives a lot of buzz these days, but truth be told, providing a helping hand to others can be challenging, particularly when there are cultural and language differences. Yet, three organizations with Midwestern roots are doing just that. In their efforts to do the right thing, they are providing life-changing experiences for all involved.

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Because Every Mother Matters

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Six years ago when Steffany Cooper went to Ethiopia to adopt her 2-year-old twins, she befriended an Ethiopian mother who was experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. Although Steffany says it seems crazy now, she brought the woman back to stay at her home in Rocheport, Mo. But she’s so glad she did.

“The doctor said, ‘Steffany, you did a good thing; she would have died if she had stayed in Ethiopia,’” Steffany says.

The woman and her child eventually returned to Ethiopia, but the experience left a lasting impression on Steffany. “Once I had this woman come and live with me, I realized no matter where we are, we are all sisters; we want the same things,” she says.

Through research she also discovered some very disturbing statistics: In East Africa, one mother dies out of every 11 live births (compared with one in every 8,000 births in the United States). Her desire to help other Ethiopian mothers prompted her to create Because Every Mother Matters.

One of the first programs Steffany initiated through BEMM was a birthing kit program.

Many Ethiopian mothers, particularly those who live in isolated, mountainous areas, hike hours to receive medical care. By the time they

reach their destination, both mother and baby are distressed. By providing free kits to villages throughout Ethiopia, BEMM provides mothers and birth attendants basic supplies for a cleaner and safer delivery. BEMM has also raised money to purchase 4-by-4 ambulances to help women down the mountains and has trained local women to serve as midwives in remote villages.

In 2011, BEMM launched its Sponsor a Mama Program. For $55 a year and a threeyear commitment, a mother from the United States or any other country can sponsor an Ethiopian mother. Sponsorships provide the mother with medical care, continuing education, counseling, money management, job training and small-business opportunities. Sponsors are also encouraged to write a letter to their “mother” twice a year, send a package and visit, if possible. Sponsors can go on the mission trips that Steffany leads twice a year, but the trips are open to anyone who wants to help. “People have come on the mission trips to provide medical help and then make a connection with a woman who they want to sponsor,” she says.

Steffany feels the most beneficial part of the mother sponsorship program is that it encour-

ages Ethiopian women to believe in themselves. “I’ve had them say to me: ‘Before I met you, I was dirt. People just walked on top of me and did not even know I was alive,’” Steffany says. Through the sponsorship program, many women have launched successful businesses, such as vegetable and spice stands, created sellable crafts and even set up small refreshment bars. From the States, Steffany helps financially by operating a small store from her Rocheport home, where she sells items made from the women she assists as well as crafts from local artists.

Along with helping mothers, BEMM protects young girls at risk for sexual exploitation through its safe house, Sada’s House. “I have between five and eight girls in my house at one time,” Steffany says. Because many of the girls are quite young, often younger than 10, she established a foster care program matching the girls with successful women in her mother sponsorship program.

Overall, Steffany believes helping others is all about making a personal connection and that by extending your love outward, it can’t help but come back. “I have no experience,” she says. “It was just a conviction that everyone can make a difference, and everyone should try."

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Sseko Designs

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In 2008, following her graduation from the University of Missouri, Liz Bohannon made a bold move — to Uganda. Hoping to put her journalism degree to good use, she intended to research and write about the effects of poverty on women from a global standpoint. But her focus changed abruptly when she befriended a group of talented young women struggling to pay for college. “I knew I was in a certain place in a certain time and that the story of these women would become a part of my story,” Liz says. The Ugandan school system provides a nine-month gap between high school and college so potential students can earn money for tuition. But in a country with an 80 percent unemployment rate, this a daunting task, especially for women, who face societal stigma and discrimination.

Liz and her husband, Ben, brainstormed various ways they could help these women achieve their educational goals, but coming up with a feasible, sustainable solution to a problem of this magnitude was challenging. That is, until Liz recalled making a pair of “funky, strappy sandals” a few years back.

With an idea in place, they spent the next

several weeks searching for materials and learning everything they could about making footwear. After several months of development, the Bohannons launched Sseko Designs in 2009 and set up their first shop beneath a mango tree in Uganda. Sseko, a derivative of the word “Enseko,” means “laughter” in Luganda, one of the major languages spoken in Uganda.

Since its inception, Sseko Designs, whose tagline is, “Every sandal has a story,” has graduated five classes of women, all of whom are currently pursuing college degrees. The company has also expanded its product line in the past five years to include scarves and leather bags, and it has moved several times, most recently to a building in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Today, along with college-bound women, Sseko employs women from all walks of life and provides an opportunity for more women in East Africa to end the cycle of poverty and create a more equitable society. For instance, the business partners with a nonprofit in Uganda that works with women coming out of the commercial sex industry. “Without viable and dignified employment options, these women would continue

to be vulnerable,” says Liz, who visits Uganda several months every year.

“Our goal in starting Sseko was to build an organization that crossed borders, oceans and cultures, and within its walls, there would be no giver and no receiver in the relationship,” Ben says. “Seeing these women start to believe that they can be providers for their family and start to believe that they don’t need a handout but have the ability within themselves, there is humanity and dignity that comes with this that I’m most proud to be a part of.”

Liz agrees and appreciates Ben’s dedication to the company, especially overseeing the daily operations. “He is a brilliant, driven, compassionate man that pushes both our company and me to greater heights,” she says.

But it’s the kindred spirit Liz feels with the women of Uganda that truly motivates her to return to the African country several times a year. “To look someone in the eye that might differ from you in every way and to want for them what you want for yourself, which for me are opportunity, respect, adventure and joy, is a beautiful thing,” she says. “And that is the thing that I believe fuels lasting social change.”

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Safi Sana, City of Refuge

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Jen Wheeler never intended to own a business, but in 2008 she began to reconsider. At the time, dozens of refugees who were attending her church were struggling to find work even though Jen and other church members tried to help. Because they were unable to speak English, no one would hire them. By January 2010, Jen, with no prior business experience, decided to go out on a limb.

“I Googled how to start a business and followed the steps,” she says. Within weeks, her cleaning company, Safi Sana, which means “very clean” in Swahili, was up and running.

After such a smooth start, Jen quickly faced the reality of operating a business single-handedly. Although she minimized communication problems by utilizing a translation app on her phone, transportation was another issue because her employees didn’t have drivers’ licenses. And once word spread that she was helping refugees, large amounts of clothing and household item donations began pouring in. Realizing she needed to change her business plan, in November of 2010 she closed her original forprofit Safi Sana and reopened it under the umbrella of her new nonprofit organization, City of Refuge.

Today, Jen, a stay-at-home mom with four children, serves as the board director for City of Refuge and runs Safi Sana with

a staff of three other stay-at-home moms: Danette Robb, financial manager; Melissa Worley, employee manager, who takes care of all the hiring, scheduling, supplies and paperwork; and Annie Freeman, general manager, who works with the client side of the business to set up jobs and communicate with customers. “It’s important for our clients to understand that we aren’t just a cleaning company,” Annie says. “We want our clients to have 100 percent satisfaction, but at the same time, we also want to look out for our employees.”

To date, Safi Sana has employed more than 40 refugees and immigrants, and most of them have graduated into full-time positions at other companies throughout Columbia. Although the organization reaches out to refugees, Jen says Safi Sana hires anyone looking for extra income, such as college students.

“I average around six refugee cleaners and seven American-born workers [including the three managers],” she says, “many who are stay-at-home moms.”

In addition to Safi Sana, City of Refuge, which is committed to helping refugees and immigrants get back on their feet, provides many opportunities, such as tutoring in reading and writing English. The organization also helps refugees with doctor vis-

its, job hunts, driving skills, opening bank accounts, getting cellphone plans, applying for college and obtaining clothing and household goods.

“We try to help in any way that we can to help them succeed in this country,” Annie says.

Melissa sees hope and potential in every person they assist. “Giving them this one step up, this one opportunity,” she says, “a lot of them have been able to grab it and run and go other places and get a more stable career.”

She also values the personal relationships that develop over time. “I love the diversity and different cultures and experiences and having it all welcomed into my home,” she says.

Annie agrees but doesn’t get to see the refugees as much as she would like. “But when I do, I hear their stories, and I remember this is why I do this,” she says. “It puts my life into perspective, and I realize we are so thankful for what we have.”

For Melissa, the satisfaction in helping others is her biggest reward. “All businesses have bad days; it is then that I like to think about what is going well,” she says. “That is what I am most happy about, that the people that I work with have jobs and can contribute to their families. I love these people, and I want to do it as long as there is a need.”

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powerful stories of survival, inspiration and beating the odds

NOT Defined By

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Fear can define what we do and who we are. When fear is present, we can either choose to avoid what we were going after or battle it head on knowing that an easy road does not lie ahead.

For Teresa Mees, Julie Ryan and Brittany Bailey, fear is not a factor. Even when doctors’ diagnoses radically changed their lives, taking the challenging path was the only choice.

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The entry Teresa Mees posted to launch her blog bears the title “Rediscovering the Joy in Movement.”

“Joy in movement in the moment,” Teresa writes in conclusion. “And I hope to be part of that collective voice.”

She is. And her voice rings particularly clear because she has what is often considered a wheelchair disease, multiple sclerosis. Teresa, 44, was diagnosed with MS in July 2009, about a year after she and her husband, Jeff, moved to Columbia with their three young boys. Since that diagnosis, Teresa has completed a sixmonth Polestar Pilates training program and taught the rehabilitation-based exercise course in fitness centers throughout the city. She took a break after undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer last October but started teaching again in February.

“No matter what your body’s capable of, you have to use it,” Teresa says. ” Teresa’s personal strength has been both the result and a way of coping with a slew of physical challenges she has faced since childhood.

Among those challenges was a large congenital tumor Teresa had on her jaw as a child that required two operations to remove, followed by several reconstructive surgeries. Teresa recalls the anguish she felt as a youngster watching the Miss America pageant after someone had teased her about her appearance. “Mom, I’ll never be Miss America,” she remembers saying. Her parents, however, insisted she could do anything she wanted, and Teresa credits them with teaching her how to deal with physical difficulties by providing a stable foundation based on their refusal to coddle or treat her differently from other children.

Teresa drew upon that stability as she came to realize she has MS. Having dismissed milder symptoms for a while, she couldn’t ignore the shooting pains in her face and arms that in 2009 prevented her from writing or speak-

ing clearly, along with the numbness in her feet that made it difficult to stand. The third time Teresa went to the emergency room, tests definitively diagnosed MS. With her parents and in-laws helping care for her 1-, 4- and 7-year-old children, Teresa underwent treatment for an acute MS attack before trying various medications aimed at stabilizing the relapsing-remitting MS with which she was diagnosed.

The medications themselves proved to be a challenge. Along with intense flu-like symptoms that lasted a full day, Teresa says the first weekly medication she tried made her so depressed, she was suicidal.

“People think of MS as being a wheelchair disease, but I think that’s not the truth a lot of times with MS,” she says. “I think fatigue, depression and pain that people can’t see, those are the symptoms of the disease.”

Different drugs provided relief. Meanwhile, Teresa turned to physical activity to help both her mind and body feel better. Although at first her numb feet limited her workouts, Teresa was taking yoga and Pilates classes by the fall of 2009. “I had to move,” she says.

Teresa was encouraged by her Pilates instructor to consider teaching, and she completed the training and began teaching at all of the Wilson’s Fitness Centers in 2010 before switching to Chapel Hill Pilates and Yoga. She also launched a fitness blog, TheMove.

MS, for people with MS. When cancer struck last fall, Teresa took the same active approach. She practiced Pilates between the double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, and she spoke excitedly about returning to teaching after lifting weights for the first time since cancer struck.

“No matter what life hands you, you can be healthy with your life if you choose to be,” Teresa says. “And to share that with the rest of the world, that’s why I teach.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 67

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Columbia resident Julie Ryan says with pride that her Susan G. Komen Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure team was the top fundraiser in the 2013 annual event. With 77 members, “Julie’s Rack Pack” donated more than $6,000 to the fight against breast cancer.

Julie’s participation in last fall’s Race for the Cure was as significant as it was heartfelt. Julie, 38, was undergoing chemotherapy at the time following a double mastectomy for breast cancer in late July. Walking the 5K Race for the Cure just two days after her third chemotherapy treatment signaled the energy and proactive attitude with which she has battled breast cancer, an attitude that has prompted Julie since her diagnosis to help others understand and prevent the disease.

“I stay focused on my family and stay focused on making sure that other people understand what can happen,” says Julie, mother of two children, 7 and 9 years old. “But I’m not going to live scared. I’m not going to, you know, not live life.”

Julie hopes to help other women focus on cancer prevention long before they reach the age when traditional guidelines advise regular mammograms. She points out that she found the lump eventually diagnosed as cancer at the age of 35, years before most organizations would recommend a mammogram.

Although younger than 40 and with no family history of cancer, Julie had a mammogram and ultrasound in October 2011. She was reassured when the tests showed only normal fibrocystic breast tissue, and she didn’t pursue the matter with a surgeon. A mammogram in Novem-

ber 2012 also detected no cancer in her dense breast tissue. Told she didn’t need an ultrasound, Julie let the matter rest until additional symptoms — localized pain, dimpling, bumpy tissue — popped up in the spring of 2013. At that point a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsies discovered the cancer.

“I stay focused on my family and stay focused on making sure that other people understand what can happen.

But I’m not going to live scared.

I’m not going to, you know, not live life.” — Julie Ryan Within that sequence of events, Julie says, are the messages she tries to convey to other women. First, Julie encourages women in their late 20s to mid-40s, who often are not concerned about breast cancer, to take preventive steps. She also tells women that dense breast tissue may mean an ultrasound is required to detect cancer.

And Julie also strives to demonstrate that breast cancer’s frightening image can be combatted. “I can’t be negative about it, “ she says.

“If I do, it wastes a whole lot of energy. There are things that are happening constantly in the world of medicine, so who’s to say what’s going to happen in two or five years that will change how I live the rest of my life?” columbiahomemagazine.com | 69

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“I wear ankle-foot orthotics almost every day,” Brittany says referring to the brace on her left foot tucked neatly inside her boot. The 24-yearold still spends at least a week in the hospital each year, even after Botox injections to relax her muscles. In December 2007, Brittany took a fall that would radically change her physical capabilities — but certainly not her attitude.

While in school at the University of Miami, Brittany fell down a flight of 13 concrete stairs. She broke two ribs, sprained her left hip and was mobile only with a walker and a neck brace. Doctors put Brittany on pain medication, but a few weeks later while on the phone with her parents, she began slurring her words. She got up out of her bed to find her roommates as her parents requested, but as soon as she got up, she began to seize.

“Negativity does not define me,” she says. “I will define this.”

Never mind having to relearn how to walk, brush her teeth and go through 25 days of physical therapy at one time; Brittany is unstoppable.

Although she was diagnosed with hemidystonia, which causes the muscles on the left side of her body to contract and cause pain, she steams forward, full speed ahead in between Botox injections. She admits that if someone tells her she can’t do something, you can guarantee she will.

“In August of 2008, I had a doctor tell me that I would never be able to go to school again,” she says. “I left the office and went directly to Columbia College, signed up for classes and completed an associate’s degree.”

Knowing she was going to be a businesswoman since fifth grade, Brittany created and runs her own company, AddiJax. She makes and sells bows, headbands, tutus, leg warmers and anything with glitz, glam and feathers for young kids.

“I even get requests to make bows for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure because ladies who are going through chemotherapy and don’t have hair like to wear my bows on headbands,” she says.

“Negativity does not define me. I will define this.”

— Brittany Bailey Years later, Brittany continues to deal with symptoms and complications from hemidystonia, but regardless of her limitations, she has given birth to two adorable children (Addi and Jaxson). She acknowledges her wonderful support team, including her boyfriend, whom she met in 2008; her parents; family friends; the in-home daycare service that helps watch her kids while she’s at the hospital; and the employees at Socket. Before opening AddiJax, Brittany was able to return to her high school job at Socket when she had to come back to Columbia after her fall.

“Yes, there are some days where I don’t want to get out of bed, but my kids motivate me,” she says. “And no matter what you’re given, whether it’s failing health or a divorce, you have to find it in your mind to fight through it.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 71

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into the new year Lucky’s Market stormed into the grocery industry earlier this year in Columbia with the grand opening of its fourth store location.

And with the introduction of its local, sustainable and traditionally crafted foods, the grocer has taken a direct approach to improving the nutrition of its customers through Leap into the New Year.

“This challenge was an avenue to be able to reach out and provide a nutrition 101 class,” Tracee Box, national nutrition manager at Lucky’s Market, says. “It’s for individuals to be able to come in and learn the ABCs of what a healthful life looks like.”

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Ann Carlson, 36

Office Manager, Lucky’s Market, Columbia

Why did you sign up for the 12-week challenge?

I need to lose weight. I just recently got engaged, and I want to feel comfortable in the drawer full of bikini swimsuits that I have while on my honeymoon.

How have you succeeded during this training/ challenge?

I’m behind where I want to be, but there have been some very positive changes in my life. I have had weight loss. I’m more conscious about what I eat and how much water I drink, and I’ve cut back on my wine consumption and caffeine intake.

Why did you sign up for the 12-week challenge?

I wanted to do this because with my move [to Columbia], there were a lot of lifestyle changes, which threw me off from my normal exercise and healthier eating. And I gained a lot of weight from that transition. I saw this as a way to get myself back into better habits by adjusting my eating habits and getting into an exercise routine.

A lot of the information that we are going over I am already familiar with, but it’s good to have a more formal program so I can get into better habits.

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I have gotten out of this is meal planning. Over the past few weeks, I have been working out a very detailed day-by-day plan of what I’m going to cook, what I’m going to eat and what my snacks are going to be. Having that laid out ahead of time has been incredibly beneficial for me.

If I have it written down, I usually stick to it.

What is the best piece of health advice you have received from the nutritionists during the challenge?

The meal planning, for sure. It takes a couple hours, but sitting down and really doing that helps.

I sit down on Sunday evening and plan a weekly calendar.

I list at the bottom what prep, shopping and cooking I need to do that day. Having that plan has been great!

Morgan Swartz, 29 Assistant Director of Study Abroad, MU’s International Center

What is the best piece of health advice you have received from the nutritionists during the challenge?

It’s something that everyone knows, but it’s the reiteration of portion control and what your plate should look like. And drinking more water, and more water and then more water on top of that!

I’ve learned truly what your plate should look like with half of it being vegetable. I was doing half protein and a side dish as my vegetable, but a true plate should be almost your meat as a side dish to complement your vegetable.

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nancy brooks, 54

Medical Support Assistant, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

Why did you sign up for the 12-week challenge?

I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. There’s heart disease and cancer in my family, and with the genetics, I just want to make better health choices. I can’t change my genetics, but I can change my lifestyle.

How have you succeeded during this training/ challenge?

I’ve become more motivated to exercise. I’m not there yet, but I’m getting there.

What is the best piece of health advice you have received from the nutritionists during the challenge?

I think it’s been balancing the eating and the exercise and the drinking of the water. It all has to be a balance to make your body work better and flow together so you feel better.

Nutrition at Every Age 20s

30s

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Tracee: Refocus your attention on a healthy lifestyle. A lot of people come out of high school with healthy habits but lose their exercise routines and attention to food details.

Examples: Be mindful of sugar intake because processed foods are where most sugar will come from.

Tracee: When consuming sugary foods, such as fruit, it is beneficial to eat healthy fats alongside it, such as plain yogurt or whole cream, because it will slow the absorption rate of the sugar. This will lower the blood sugar impact.

Tracee: Make sure you are exercising not just in the form of cardio for heart health but also strength training. The older we get, the more muscle mass we lose. To maintain strong muscles and bones, you need to add strength training into your regimen.

Tracee: Your 50s can either be painful or blissful depending on how well you have taken care of your body, mind and soul. But it’s not too late. Many health challenges can be reversed with a whole food diet free of processed foods, sugar and hydrogenated oils.

At this age, health beings to really affect hormone levels, your heart and inflammation. Stay away from the hydrogenated, or partly hydrogenated, oils because those promote inflammation.

Sleep patterns are critical. As we age, we don’t sleep as well, but lots of studies show that consistent sleep — at least eight hours a night — is critical for the brain to function and learn effectively.

DeiJa: The more you learn about what you’re eating and what it’s going to do to your body, the better you are going to feel and the more conscious decisions you are going to make about food. This is true at any time in your life, but it’s especially important as you age.

Deija: Monitor your blood sugar. It is important to keep an eye on it at every age, but it is especially important as your health begins to decline.

It is critical for women to ensure they consume enough water throughout the day and limit caffeinated drinks. A nice goal is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water.

Suggested water options: Warm lemon water in the morning or infused water with mint or cucumbers.

Deija: Get into the routine of making good choices and habits. If you eat crappy now, it is going to be much harder to clean up your diet at age 30.

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Begin to focus on fiber. Eat an array of colorful vegetables and some fruit. Because fruit is high in sugar, I suggest a 3:1 ratio of veggies to fruit.

DeiJa: If your nutrition is not where you want it to be, you need to take steps to live a healthier lifestyle.

Exercising more and being educated about nutrition is very important.

You need to eat for your macros; eat your protein, and eat your carbs.

Tracee Box national nutrition manager, Lucky’s Market

Deija Morgan natrual living manager, Lucky’s Market

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So let’s save it! Not sure where your financials stack up? It’s an important topic at any age, which is why we recruited three Columbia financial professionals to tell you exactly what red flags you should be looking for.

Jason Ingram

CEO, regional director of Accelerated Wealth After years of constructing mergers and acquisitions and working in the world of corporate and individual finance, Jason decided to leave corporate America and start his own company. He opened Accelerated Wealth with the beliefs of matching wealth strategy to the financial time of life and making sure that as clients approach retirement, they can’t lose the nest egg they have worked hard to build.

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Polly Reynolds

Vice president and trust officer at The Trust Co. Polly had the opportunity to open the first branch office of The Trust Co. in Columbia after she had built up a career in the finance world. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and passed her CPA exam before working at Kemper CPA Group in Evansville, Ind. While there, she helped build the company’s wealth management division, Kemper Capital Management, until she moved to Columbia.

Kevin Adam

Owner of Forward Financial LLC Kevin has more than 20 years of experience under his belt, a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Missouri. Plus, he graduated from Advisory University and completed coursework focused on income tax, retirement, investments and estate planning from The American College, which he uses to serve clients in the mid-Missouri area.

20s

• Pay yourself first. Defer at least what your company’s retirement plan is matching; it’s free money. Add 1 percent more each year when you get your raises until you get to 15 percent or the maximum amount you can contribute. If your plan has a Roth provision, select that for deferral, and if the plan does not have a Roth provision, still defer up to the match, and open a separate Roth IRA. • 401(k) is not a true savings account but a retirement investment account that is subject to market vulnerability. Don’t limit yourself to this one strategy.

• Obtain true diversity by utilizing growth within a high-cash-value whole-life policy. You will be able to access the growth at any age (not having to wait until 59 ½ like you do with a 401(k)) and utilize withdrawals and their growth tax free.

• Use your 20s to eliminate loans that you might have. Becoming debt free is important when planning the rest of your financial life.

Whether you believe in aggressively paying off loans or starting with your smallest loan first, get them paid off.

• Spend less than you make. Use budgeting as a means to keep yourself informed about where your money is going. If you spend it on paper first, then the plan is in place before the actual dollars hit your bank account. Savings outside of your 401(k) should be part of this plan.

• If you use a credit card, do not carry a balance. Pay it off every month. This helps build credit without getting you into trouble.

You do not need more than one credit card. If you are practicing other ways of building credit, rely solely on a debit card instead of a credit card.

• Paying utility bills and rent on time doesn’t affect your credit score, but you can use that history to purchase a home or a car.

• Make sure your company offers disability insurance. If not, meet with an insurance professional for quotes. You are at a much higher risk of becoming disabled than dying.

30s

• Even the smallest amounts in a diversified fund portfolio will build over time. Compounding interest and the time value of money greatly enhance those small routine investments.

• Quick trick: Learn the Rule of 72, which will help determine how long it will take for investments to double at a given interest rate.

• A safe down payment percentage on a home is 20 percent.

• If you have enough saved for a down payment, purchase a home. It is an investment, and those payments will build equity.

• Make sure to have sufficient life insurance. Look into term life insurance with an umbrella policy, which is inexpensive but important.

• If you have children, start saving for their education but not until you are putting a sufficient amount into retirement (10 to 15 percent of your overall income).

• Develop a relationship with a financial adviser, especially when it comes to investing. Building a team of financial professionals around you will greatly enhance your ability to be financially secure.

40s

• Begin forecasting your retirement with an adviser.

• If you have not done so already, make sure you have met with an attorney to have estate-planning documents prepared and executed to protect the distribution of your assets after you die. Or select who becomes in control of your assets if you become incapacitated (power of attorney). If these documents are not in place, the state will decide for you.

• At minimum, you will need: • A will • Durable general power of attorney • Health care directive • Trust, if warranted, which can be determined by you and your attorney when you meet to discuss your assets • At this age, you are entering the retirement hazard zone and need to make sure the nest egg you have worked on all your adult life isn’t lost or greatly diminished in the next market correction. Seek a second opinion from the traditional stock market-based investment strategies of “buy low, sell high” and “hold and ride it out in the market.”

• Carry sufficient insurance on homes, cars, jewelry, etc.

50s

• Continue forecasting for retirement with an adviser who is specific to this type of money management. Just as we change physicians from a pediatrician to family medicine to specialists, as we age, we need to make sure our financial adviser specializes in preretirement and retirement strategies. If you don’t change your strategies from accumulation phase to preservation with growth and distribution phase, your retirement can be radically challenged.

• Safe approaches that protect your nest egg from the unsecure market are available and need to be implemented in this phase of your financial life.

• If everything else is in place, your mid- to late 50s are when you should start getting quotes on long-term care insurance. The cost of long-term care is high, and if this has not been planned for, it can blow up a person’s financial plan, especially during those retirement years. Different strategies can be discussed with a reputable insurance professional at that time.

Suggested literature:

Richest Man in Babylon

by George Samuel Clason

Stress-Free Retirement

by Patrick Kelly

The Intelligent Investor

by Benjamin Graham

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For the Lawless family, the renovations and changes to the interior of their house were made to complement the charming exterior that J.R., Rachel and their three children, Ava, George and Vivian, could call home.

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Homeowners Rachel and J.R. Lawless purchased their home for its prime location and undeniable charm, and with the help of an impressive design team, the couple was able to transform the house into a functional, kid- and pet-friendly space that works for their lifestyle.

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“A huge trend right now is durable yet comfortable, indoor/outdoor fabrics and area rugs. Customers love the idea of designer fabrics that will hold up with the wear and tear of kids and pets but still mesh well with their furniture and accessories.”

Susie Schaefer, The Schaefer House “In family homes, I suggest using an ottoman instead of a coffee table.

With little ones, it offers a place to lounge and avoids sharp corners.”

Sherry Hockman, Hockman Interior Design

Functional living

With movie night in mind, the Lawlesses chose an oversized sectional and a plush ottoman, which they refer to as the family pod. The Lawless kids (Ava, 8; George, 6; and Vivian, 4) can often be found racing around tricycles, so the softer the surfaces, the better.

Beneath their feet

Flooring, however, is a different concept, and Rachel learned the hard way in previous homes with three kids and a dog. Carpeting is impossible to keep clean. Homebuilder Kevin Higdon suggested the hand-scraped hardwood to hide the wear and tear of dog nails and wooden building blocks.

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Laying it all out

“Vegan leather (pleather) is practically a stain-proof choice for the kitchen banquette. Rachel made several eco-friendly fabric choices with the vegan leather when choosing fabrics throughout the house.”

The kitchen is a special place for the Lawless family. “It’s where we spend the most amount of time,” J.R. says.

“Our kids have food allergies, so it’s not just a place we bring in takeout,” Rachel adds. “We cook a lot, and it’s a hobby the kids enjoy doing with me.” With the confinements of a tight space, the couple enlisted the help of Jon Trigg and Aaron Dolan from Studio Home to work cohesively with their builder to design the layout and functionality of the kitchen.

Amy Parris, Yardhouse Fabrics Kevin found a hood that was powerful enough to suck up the smoke from the indoor grill to stop it from filling up the home. Although an indoor grill was a priority, having a complementary hood is something the Lawlesses would have never thought of themselves.

Creating a focal point Designers Jon and Aaron suggested that Rachel and J.R. replace bi-fold closet doors with a beautiful built-in china cabinet. Not only does it add a touch of class to the room and a focal point displaying their beautiful dishes, but it also serves as a great space to lay out food and create a buffet for parties.

“J.R. and I both have big families, and with people taking up all seating areas, it’s handy to have them shuffle through the line and into the dining area,” Rachel says.

Easy organization

It was a team effort to incorporate a genius design within the cabinets.

Particularly fond of tall cabinetry, the couple requested that any cabinets in the kitchen be tall and seamless — from the outside. Thanks to the collaboration between a cabinet maker at King Cabinet in Kansas City and Kevin, drawers were constructed within the cabinets to still hold utensils on the inside while keeping the clean and simple look when the door is shut. columbiahomemagazine.com | 83

The little ones’ domain

The updated shower is large enough that Rachel can go into it fully clothed to help her kids wash off without getting wet.

With the master bedroom on the main floor, that leaves the upstairs completely to the kids — and Cocoa, of course, the Lawlesses’ 4-year-old shih tzu poodle. The linen closet was transformed into a multilevel house for American Girl dolls where make-believe stories are endless. “At first, I was constantly trying to keep the kids’ area clean and put toys away every day, but doing that can be a fulltime job,” Rachel says.

Because most bathroom products are in tall skinny bottles, Rachel requested the drawers be narrow and tall versus wide and short.

Rearranging

The master bathroom was suitable for someone else but not Rachel and J.R. Instead of separate closets and a large garden tub, the two knew that one closet and a bigger shower would suit them better. This required moving plumbing to flip flop the location of the bathroom amenities. “Not everyone is willing to do that,” Rachel says. “Kevin was very instrumental in helping us move the plumbing, and we are fortunate enough to have an unfinished basement below the bathroom that made it easy to access the pipes.”

Double the fun

Instead of a single sink to share, J.R. and Rachel preferred his and hers sinks that were connected by a vanity counter. “It’s nice to not bump into each other when we’re getting ready,” Rachel says. “Although, J.R. will tell you that I use both sinks.” The open counter in the middle is often taken over by kids’ toothbrushes or is the setting for Vivian and Ava’s beauty parlor.

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A family affair

You’ve seen it on Pinterest: Gallery walls are all the rage. They’re an easy and creative way to incorporate family photos and create a meaningful collage.

“These sturdy and easy-towash, perforated bins are perfect for organizing with children. With these, they can easily see what is stored inside and help return belongings to their correct place.”

Emilie Henzel, S. Stewart Home

Utilizing wasted space

Kevin pointed out that in the original home design, there was unnecessary space in the master bedroom. Instead of having a hallway inside the master bedroom, the family decided they were more in need of a mudroom near the entrance to the garage. Built-in cubbies and a catchall counter serve as places for the family to set their coats, bags and keys when they come into the house. Plus, it’s an easy way to organize cowboy boots, Crocs and glitter flats that adorn the feet of Ava, George and Vivian.

Love the Look of Leather?

High-end furniture can still be a practical option with kids and pets, according to Lifestyles Furniture Store Manager Dan Boyles Unlike fabric upholstery, leather wears well, ages beautifully and acquires a rich “patina” that becomes suppler with each passing year. It stretches and retains its shape without sagging and will not peel or crack if cared for properly. And because leather breathes, it will keep you and your family comfortable no matter what the season. Leather’s ability to absorb up to 25 percent of its own weight in humidity means you’ll feel cool, never hot and sticky.

Compared to fabric, leather is elastic and strong with high ripping resistance.

You’ll also appreciate its tight, strong fiber construction, which prevents animal hair from penetrating. These characteristics make leather upholstery the ideal choice for family rooms, dens and great rooms where family and friends gather to entertain. All of the leathers we offer are free of lead and chemicals, so you won’t have to worry about being environmentally safe and kid and pet friendly.

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“I’m a Boone County native and have made Columbia my home since 1988. I’m dad to a twin boy and girl; husband to my RN wife, Leslie; and a Realtor since 2001 who thoroughly enjoys working in the industry.”

– Jason Thornhill

“I decided I wanted to be an interior designer when I was 8 years old. I painted my bedroom on a snow day when I was in seventh grade without my parents’ permission. I have designed everything from kitchens to car washes.”

– casey Marsch

“I understand the home loan process. Not only have I originated over 800 home loans, I have also purchased three homes myself.”

– Leighanne Lamb

"My biggest reward is working with people that I can turn a house into a home for them. When I receive repeat customers, it means they have truly enjoyed working with me and respect my opinion and knowledge.”

– Gayla Schanbacher

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Spring into the Housing Market Jason Thornhill of Weichert, Realtors – First Tier reminds sellers that paying attention to detail can improve the offer price. By Jason Thornhill Remember the Three Cs Curb appeal: It doesn’t matter how nice your kitchen is or how big the master bedroom closet is if you lose your prospective buyer at the driveway. Depending on the time of year, you’ll want to consider things such as a fresh layer of mulch, pruned shrubs and some colorful flowers to give buyers a reason to think there’s more where that came from. Clean out those gutters, tidy up the yard by picking up sticks and leaves, park cars in the garage, put a fresh coat of paint on your front door and shutters, and while you’re at it, power wash the siding to help your home put its best foot forward.

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A lot is made of neutralizing and de-personalizing a home when it goes on the market. To an extent this is true, but remember that making a home too sterile can have an unintended effect on how buyers view your home while in it and just how or if they remember seeing it on a day when they viewed eight others. Talk to your Realtor about personal belongings. Collections of any sort tend to visually overwhelm buyers. Before you know it, they are paying more attention to Sally’s seashells than they are to the house, and you’ve lost your buyer. Wallpaper, bright colors and themed rooms can be polarizing design elements.

Boring they might be to some, earth-tone colors are very effective at reaching the broadest base of buyers. And that is the goal: Get as many buyers to view your house as possible.

With the blooming flowers of spring comes an active market of homebuyers. Prior to welcoming the masses, make an honest list of what you’d consider deferred maintenance. When was the last time you took a long, slow lap around the exterior of your home? Check window screens, caulk around doors and windows, spots in the lawn with dead grass, damaged siding, etc. Fixing a few odds and ends such as these can pay big dividends in both the image you present to a buyer and the cost of correcting them after an offer comes in. Being ahead of the game means small problems can avoid being negotiated, and they won’t have a chance to affect the offer price.

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Clutter: Few and far between are the houses that do not benefit from closet organization and thinning of your “stuff.” If you have large furniture in the living room and master bedroom, think about eliminating a piece or two during the time your home is on the market. Don’t let your preference for that overstuffed comfy chair and matching ottoman cause a buyer to think the room is too small for their things. Likewise, take a good look at how you are utilizing storage areas, such as closets, basements and garages. A few things in each is fine, but closets bursting at the seams with four seasons’ worth of clothes, storage areas with 47 boxes still there from your last move and a garage featuring a collection of lawn equipment that rivals the local home improvement store do nothing to help your chances of finding a new owner for your house.

Clean: In particular, be conscious of your “wet” rooms.

Kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms can be a huge turnoff if they don’t appear to be regularly cleaned. The fresh smell of a mopped floor and clean countertops can do wonders for making a buyer feel as if they are considering a home that has been well maintained and cared for. In the kitchen, clean spills and trays in the refrigerator, roll it out, and grab the dust bunnies hiding behind it as well. Run the self-clean function on the oven (not on the day of a showing though). If you don’t have a smooth-top range, consider replacing old burner covers if they are looking a bit worn. Regularly wipe down the microwave to rid it of spills, and keep the sink free of dirty dishes.

Jason Thornhill

Jason is a broker-owner at Weichert, Realtors – First Tier. Since 2001, he has closed nearly $100 million in transactions, and he prides himself on sharing honest advice with his homebuyers and sellers. Jason’s positive reputation was built with hands-on representation and excelling in communication and teamwork with his clients.

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Business of Buying

By Leighanne Lamb

When should I start the loan process?

After you decide you are personally ready to buy a new home, making sure that you are qualified is possibly the most important and first step you should take in the home-buying process. Realtors are more comfortable about showing you new homes if you have gone through the prequalification process with a mortgage lender.

The loan prequalification process is fairly simple and not overly time consuming. Most mortgage lenders these days have easy access to their application via a secured Internet site, or the good old paper application is still out there, too. Either way, online or face to face, the original time commitment will be less than one hour. This is time well spent to start your home search on the right foot.

Note: Be prepared!

Your lender will ask for some standard documentation at this time to complete the prequalification process.

If you have these items readily available, the process will go much smoother and take less time.

❑ Two years of federal tax returns ❑ Two years of W-2s ❑ Your two most current pay stubs ❑ Two months of statements for all assets

What is the standard timeline for closing on a home loan?

Once you and your Realtor have finalized a contract for the purchase of a new home, we can begin the financing.

Best bet? Allow 30 days from the completed, signed contract to the closing date.

Don’t have 30 days? Sometimes 30 days just isn’t an option, but if you are prequalified with a lender, and the lender has all your information, accommodations should be made to satisfy all parties involved.

Keep in mind that at this point, the house-hunting process is over, and you can take a deep breath. However, this is just the starting point for the financing process, and there is still work to be done.

As the homebuyer, you will be coordinating with your Realtor to set up any inspections and walk-throughs. It will also be your responsibility to secure homeowners’ insurance on the property and get all contact information to your lender.

As the lender, we will order the home appraisal, title commitment and flood certification. During this time, we will begin processing your loan.

This includes, but is not limited to, updating the application, verifying funds to close, verifying employment through your employer, reviewing title work, reviewing appraisals, reviewing income documentation and sending the file to underwriting. Don’t be surprised if you get a request from your lender for current documentation during this time.

The lender will work with the title company to finalize all details of the closing, at which time you can expect to get a final settlement statement.

The statement is a breakdown of all closing costs, prepaid items and cash that will be required at closing. Title companies will require your closing costs to be in the form of a cashier’s check or wire the day of closing.

How much will I be required to have for a down payment?

Despite what you might hear these days, there are still many different financing options out there for the homebuyer. Conventional loans are available for as little as 5 percent for a down payment; however, to avoid private mortgage insurance, you will be required at minimum to put down 20 percent.

Government loans are still alive and well, too. FHA home loans require 3.5 percent down, and USDA and VA loans have 100 percent financing options available.

A good time to discuss all these options is during the prequalification process. There are many lending institutions that offer portfolio loan options. Also, don’t forget the equity in the home you might be selling. If this is not happening simultaneously, there might be a possibility for a bridge loan.

The bottom line is there are many financing options available, and your mortgage lender will be a wealth of knowledge as to what is available to you.

What should I expect during the loan process?

Leighanne Lamb

When the lender receives your finalized signed contract, our time clock starts ticking. Within three days of the application, we are required to provide you with early disclosures. This will be a document packet outlining cost and expenses of your loan, estimated monthly payment, loan terms and government-required disclosures. It is important to review these disclosures and return them to your lender in a timely manner with any questions or concerns.

Leighanne is a vice president of real estate lending at Landmark Bank with more than seven years of experience helping all kinds of buyers and homeowners with real estate financing. She has both her MBA and undergraduate degree in business management from William Woods University.

Call her at 573-499-7307, or email her at leighanne. lamb@landmarkbank.com.

About 30 Days

Timeline

3 DAYS Lender receives finalized contract

Set up inspections and walk-throughs Lender provides disclosures

Begin processing loan

Secure homeowners insurance, and send contact information to lender

Lender orders home appraisal

Receive final settlement statement

Closing

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Enhanced to Sell

Incorporating updated materials to 3900 Frontenac Place could be just the details that convince buyers to sign on the dotted line. By Casey Mars ch and Gayla Sch anbacher An alternative neutral: If your home has too many colors going on, it’s going to scare away the buyer. But if beige isn’t quite your thing, gray is the perfect alternative. It’s subdued enough to be considered a neutral, but it still gives your home some character.

Our suggestion: Tinsmith from Sherwin-Williams

Get the Pinterest soccer mom design look: A clean, modern look can easily be achieved with chrome and brushed nickel finishes on hardware, bath fixtures, lighting, etc. With white cabinets, the metal creates a soft contrast. Yes, Casey refers to it as the “Pinterest soccer mom design look.”

Swap out the vertical blinds, and replace them with window treatments.

Swap out this lighting for a bold statement light.

Changing the carpeting to a patterned carpet from Tuftex will give it an updated feel.

Take down all wallpaper, and incorporate the gray tone of paint.

Replace countertops with granite.

Create a larger walk-in shower by eliminating the jet tub.

Install two pendants, such as the Marcel Champagne mini pendant, over the island.

Replace the ceiling fan with an updated one from Vaxcel, such as this 52-inch Montreux ceiling fan in brushed nickel.

Update appliances to stainless steel, and replace countertops with black and white granite.

Gayla Schanbacher

Gayla graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design from the University of Central Missouri. She has been a designer in mid-Missouri for more than 30 years and has been employed with Mid-City Lumber Co. for the past six years. She has been involved in numerous commercial and residential jobs. Over the years, she has worked with contractors on new construction and remodels.

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Paint the built-ins, and fireplace black or dark charcoal.

Casey Marsch

Casey graduated with a degree in interior design in 2006 from Stevens Institute of Business and Arts in St. Louis and has worked in the design field since that time. In 2009, she joined Mid-City Lumber Co., where she does design work ranging from new construction to remodels. For the past two years, she has been voted Best Interior Designer by the readers of Jefferson City Magazine.

It’s possible It’s possible You can increase the appraisal of your home when you’re ready to sell.

Gayla Schanbacher and Casey Marsch, professional interior designers at Mid-City Lumber, can help you update your home beautifully and economically.

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Mid-City Lumber has four locations in Central Missouri. You can reach Gayla and Casey at their Jefferson City store. Call 573-636-6138 for their expert, on-location help wherever you live.

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GROWING PLANTS. ENRICHING LIVES.

Giving Gardens A Retail Greenhouse

Giving Gardens is a retail greenhouse owned and operated by CMSE – every purchase made supports our mission to employ adults with developmental disabilities.

Open 7 days a week!

Mon - Sat 8:30am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 5pm

Just off the beaten path you’ll find our wide variety of Perennials, Annuals, Tropicals, Vegetables & Flowering Hanging Baskets and our NEW line of Native plants!

Mark your calendars for May 10th... and join us for the Special Olympics Fundraiser Selling Hot Dogs & Soda - Come Join the Fun! Visit us on the web for a complete list of plants as well as information about our agency at

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M e e t yo u r n e i g h b o rs

Meet Your Neighbors: Lori and Dennis Haubert

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How long have you been in Columbia?

We have been in Columbia six months.

What brought you to Columbia?

Lori: Our daughter got married about a year and a half ago and was living in Columbia with her husband, but when she got pregnant, they moved back to Denver to be closer to us. After she had the baby, she decided to be a stayat-home mom, but they couldn’t do that in Denver with the economy, so they moved back to Columbia. I said to Dennis, “I am getting a job in Columbia, and I hope you’ll come along.”

Lori Haubert and dog Piper Relocated from

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What did you hear or know about Columbia before moving here?

Lori: I knew there was a college here, and that was just about it. But from my daughter, I had only heard good things.

What’s something you miss from your old home that Columbia is lacking?

Lori: A Super Target Dennis: Costco, but one of the things I would say that I probably miss the most is real Mexican food. I can’t find green chili in this town to save my life. I ask people, “Do you have green chili?” and they are like, “What’s that?”

Lori: I am also a big scrapbooker, and they have a scrapbooking store in Colorado that you can go and use their workroom and equipment. There isn’t anything like that here; Michaels is probably the closest to something like that.

What is your favorite thing about Columbia so far?

Lori: I like that it is smaller. You can go from one side of the city to the other in less than 30 minutes, and that’s if you stop for a beverage.

Dennis: But we haven’t explored downtown a whole lot.

Lori: I really like The District and how it has a schedule of events and things that are going on that you can participate in and go to without 4.2 million other people descending upon it as well.

What do you like most about where you live?

Lori: It’s close to the highway and not too far from our sweet grandson.

It almost feels like you’re out in the country by just how big the trees are.

We mostly have evergreen trees in Colorado, so they’re green all year.

Seeing so many sticks, it’s different.

But the trees here look absolutely beautiful in the summer and fall, so I can’t wait to see them all bloom.

Are there any “Columbiaisms” you’ve noticed?

Lori: It’s still weird to see people at the grocery store leave their purse in the cart and walk away from it to get something.

You can’t do that in Colorado — someone will take it.

Dennis: People will leave their car running and get out and go to the bank. If you’re in Colorado, it would get stolen — you can’t do something like that there.

I’m looking for a buddy to ___ with me.

Lori: To join some type of club, not necessarily a bowling league but something like Bunco. The Bunco games are full at the Newcomers Club, but they’ve got a group that goes to the movies, a group that goes walking. So some kind of group to be involved in because we don’t have any friends here yet. I want to put a sign in the front yard that says, “Need friends.”

What is your favorite restaurant so far?

Lori: I enjoy going to Ernie’s Café for breakfast.

Dennis: Well, I think some of that has to do with it being winter in our first months here and not yet getting plugged into a church.

Dennis: It’s been hard since we moved over the winter because we like to get out and ride the motorcycle.

What does the word CoMo mean to you?

Lori: Perry Como, the song guy who is 900 years old and sings Christmas songs. That’s the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the word CoMo, but I am sure that’s a generational thing.

Are there any activities you would like to get involved with?

Lori: Well, we are still looking for the right church, which I think is always the hardest thing to find because you need one that aligns with your beliefs but fits your personality.

Lori: I have checked into the Newcomers Club, and I would like to do that. I was totally born in the wrong decade. I am the person who likes to go out and talk over the fence and say, “Come over for coffee.” But there’s all the little towns that are close by that have the festivals here and there, which would be fun to check out. columbiahomemagazine.com | 93

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Meet Your Neighbor: Sarah Smith

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What brought you here to Columbia?

Well, the short story is my husband’s job, but the longer story is that we both went to Mizzou. We met here and fell in love here. We’ve moved around but came back and got married in the alumni center.

We wanted to come back here when we had kids because most of our family is in Missouri.

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Chicago

Where did you relocate from?

We moved from the Chicago suburb of Naperville, where we lived for six years.

Before that we lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Tacoma, Wash.

What did you hear or know about Columbia before moving here?

It’s different coming back to Columbia.

We had questions about whether it would infringe on college memories. We knew we loved the university and the area, but I had no concept of life outside the university.

What of those things were true?

Most of my memories were correct, but in 12 years the town has changed and grown a lot. Businesses have changed, and the campus is bigger. A lot of it is little stuff, but the big places such as Heidelberg are still here, and nonstudents can go to those places without feeling weird.

What is your favorite thing about Columbia so far?

Although the weather has been bad, it is better than in Chicago. We’ve really enjoyed being able to get back outdoors more when the weather has been nice.

What do you like most about where you live?

We moved quickly, so we didn’t really get the chance to house shop. For now, we are in a rental. This will probably be our last move for a while, so we’re taking our time to really figure it out. People here are friendlier than other places, and I really like that.

I’m looking for a buddy to ___ with me.

Get together with kids during the day and collaborate with people about business ideas.

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What’s something you miss from your old home that Columbia is lacking?

If they could please bring a Nordstrom Rack here, that would be great. But really, I just miss some of the things that come with a big city. Our 3-year-old really likes trains, so being able to just hop on a train for him was really fun when we lived in Chicago.

What does the word “CoMo” mean to you?

I think it’s a little weird. It wasn’t really a catchphrase before, and now it is. I think it sounds funny, but I do really like the shirts I’ve seen around that say, “We’re all Comosexuals.”

Are there any activities you would like to get involved with or have already done so?

Honestly, I have been overwhelmingly impressed with what Columbia has to offer for little kids. The ARC programs and library programs are really great.

I would like to get more involved with the art community here to expand my small business, so I want to get plugged in.

Are there any “Columbianisms” you’ve noticed?

I don’t know that I could say I’ve noticed anything, and that might be because I’ve been here before, and I’m used to it.

What is your favorite restaurant that you’ve eaten at so far?

Any time we would come back, we would go to Flat Branch and Shakespeare’s, and since moving back, we’ve been many times.

Know somebody who recently moved to Columbia? Connect them to Stacey Thompson with Columbia Welcome to receive introductory city information and fun newcomer gifts! Call Stacey at 573289-0500, or email her at columbiawelcome@yahoo.com.

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CARPET COLLECTION is now on sale at Carpet One!

CARPET ONE FLOOR AND HOME: The Flooring Experts.

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CARPET ONE’S HOW TO:

Choose Carpet For Your Lifestyle Choosing the best carpet for your home can be a difficult decision.

Scott Bradley, V.P. of Carpet One, gives some basic pointers to help make it easier.

BY SCOTT BRADLEY The benefits of carpet are wide and varied, both obvious and not. When carpet is properly selected for its intended use, it becomes a source of happiness, enjoyment and beauty. If it is not, then it can be a source of frustration and regret.

After a few years in this business educating myself and others, I have accumulated a few pointers to help you avoid the potential pitfalls of purchasing carpet.

Large or Busy Household Considerations: Large or busy households might want to focus on a carpet that is made for heavy residential traffic and use. Typically these carpets are made of nylon (Solution Dyed is best) or Triexta (SmartStrand/Innotex are other names for it) fiber and have a medium to low pile height, dense construction and a tight twist. The stain and soil resistance of these carpets has advanced.

Nylon carpets require additional chemicals that are applied to encapsulate the fibers, whereas the Triexta fiber’s stain resistance is built in to the fiber and never washes or wears off. Even though the stain and soil resistant technology makes your carpet easier to clean, keep this practical note in mind: Heather tones, textures, patterns, tweeds, medium and darker colors are the best choice to minimize the visibility of soil in the high-traffic areas of your home until your next professional cleaning is due.

Pet Owners: Carpet selection for pet owners can be tricky.

The obvious concerns about the bathroom habits of pets are valid and should be considered before purchasing any floor product for your home.

Assuming your pet is house broken, carpet is not necessarily a bad choice but a great choice in most circumstances. Vacuuming often is the best strategy for cleanliness and maintaining the appearance of your carpet. One strategy to buy yourself time between vacuuming sessions is to select a carpet color that is similar to your pet’s hair color. Avoid carpet with large loops that is susceptible to being pulled by the claws of your

pet. The comfort and softness is what we enjoy the most about carpet, but our pets are surely going to enjoy it more since they will be sleeping on it every night.

Aging In Place: Carpet is probably one of the best choices for this type of homeowner, and it provides elements of comfort and warmth to the home. Carpet provides a more stable and slip-resistant surface compared to a hard and smooth surfaced floor.

Falls on a hard surface can cause more damage than a fall on carpet. Look for a short, dense pile, combined with a low profile, dense cushion to improve balance and allow for firmer footing.

The color you select can also have an effect on your emotions. Choose colors that make you feel at ease and give you a calm feeling. Warm neutral colors, greens, blues, teal, mauve, peaches and corals tend to have a soothing effect on most people. Other benefits of carpet include reduced leg fatigue from walking or standing, the natural insulating properties of carpet and the reduction of noise levels in your home that is created when the kids and grandkids come to visit.

Increase your knowledge: There are a few ways to move from the low information consumer category to an informed consumer. I would recommend that you start your research online by visiting The Carpet and Rug Institute at www.carpet-rug.org. Their goal is to educate consumers and the industry based on facts about carpets and rugs. Another resource to visit online is the World Floor Covering Association at www.wfca.org. They also provide a vast wealth of knowledge that will help you know the key points for making the best carpet selection possible for your situation.

CARPET ONE CLEANING TIP: COFFEE SPILLS I think I can speak for all of us when I say that coffee is a morning necessity. It’s also safe to say that sometimes morning routines just don’t go the way we plan, and my precious coffee will spill out of my favorite mug. When this happens, there’s no need to worry about the carpet obtaining yet another stain. Here’s a simple cleaning solution to keep your carpet spot-free when mornings just don’t your way.

HOW TO CLEAN UP COFFEE: Blot spilled coffee immediately with a towel. Mix together: • one teaspoon mild detergent • one teaspoon white vinegar • one quart warm water Apply the solution to the spot, and let dry.

Apply dry-cleaning fluid. Vacuum gently after the carpet is dry. Viola! Clean carpet.

Want more cleaning tips? Find them on Columbia Home’s blog!

To learn more about the best flooring for your home or to get a quote, come into our store to talk to our flooring experts, or visit us online at www.MidMOFloorPros.com.

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LifeCoaching

Where the Magic Happens

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Sometimes, outside your comfort zone is exactly where you need to be.

When is the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone?

If you’re thinking to yourself, “I like to be comfortable,” believe me, I get it. I like to be comfortable myself. If changing out of work clothes and into PJs and fuzzy slippers were an Olympic sport, I’d have a gold medal.

It isn’t just the appeal of fuzzy slippers that keeps us in our comfort zones. Sometimes, we fear change and instead yearn for the safety of what’s familiar. However, when you want to create meaningful change in your life, playing it safe is often the last thing you should do. As the saying goes, “Outside your comfort zone is where the magic happens.”

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Take responsibility:

In 2008, I was a successful professional making a six-figure salary at a national nonprofit. However, I had come to hate my job so much that I found myself crying uncontrollably on my flights home from the Washington, D.C. office. As unhappy as I was, I felt profoundly stuck; despite my best efforts, I wasn’t able to extricate myself from the job I hated.

One Friday afternoon, I was working in my office in Columbia when I received a phone call from the company’s president telling me what I had intuited from the moment I heard her voice.

For the first time in my career, I was laid off.

I hung up the phone and was filled with conflicting emotions. Both anxious and relieved, I felt as if the warden had just released me from prison, but I had nowhere to go.

After the shock wore off, the panic began to set in. I needed to find another job and fast. Then, I had a flash of insight that profoundly changed my professional life. I realized the universe had just helped me to do what I hadn’t been able to do for myself — get out of my comfort zone. If I wanted to transform my life, I needed to find the courage to stay outside that zone.

No one other than you is going to create the positive change you want to see in your life.

Today can be the beginning of something extraordinary.

Get support:

Moving out of your comfort zone is made that much easier when you have someone who believes in you and your goal.

Find someone who is willing to cheer you beyond your zone.

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Let go of the stories you’ve been telling yourself about how perfectly you have to do everything. Give yourself permission to be imperfect.

Practice stepping out:

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“I don’t even know what my soul work is,” I remember telling my good friend Michelle.

“That’s easy — helping people,” she replied. And there it was. The first big clue in what felt like a gigantic scavenger hunt for clues to my future.

During the next four months, I began to think about my life’s possibilities in new ways. “Just do it,” my friend Laura said, as I spoke anxiously about my dream of starting my own business.

“Easy for you to say,” I thought to myself because Laura was a successful business owner herself. But as I let my friend’s advice sink in, I knew she was right; it was just that simple. If not now, when?

As Jim Rohn says, “If you don’t change what you are doing today, all your tomorrows will look like yesterday.” Today, believe in yourself, and take your first step toward a better tomorrow. When you dare to step outside your comfort zone and move your dreams from the back burner, the transformation in your life can be truly magical.

By Carolyn Sullivan

Learn to walk before you try to run. Practice stepping out of your comfort zone on relatively small things; try a new food, or introduce yourself to a new person. Slowly build up to going outside your comfort zone on what matters most to you.

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At the height of the recession, Carolyn took her dreams off the back burner and started her own business, New Chapter Coaching. Crazy or confident, she’s never looked back. She’s dedicated to helping nonprofits get results that improve people’s lives and helping others make a difference along the way. Carolyn’s hit what she calls the career trifecta: She gets to do what she loves with clients she respects and earns a living doing it. She wishes the same for everyone.

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Everything Is Bad for You Caution: Reading this may be hazardous to your health.

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By Jill Orr I have recently come to the conclusion that everything is bad for you. And I do mean everything.

It turns out that even the things you thought were good for you are bad for you. Exercise, water, sleep, organic fruits and vegetables, yoga, multivitamins… If these things are not handled with laser-like precision, they’ll kill you sure as shooting.

To confirm, just open up any periodical’s wellness section (aka, the Scare the Crap Out of You section), and you’ll find evidence of the latest medical report urging you to cross out yet another seemingly harmless thing on your to-do, to-eat or to-take list and place on your ever-growing list of things to avoid.

The latest addition on the to-avoid list is spray tanning. Full disclosure: I have a bit of a spraytanning addiction, so you can imagine that when the FDA decided spray tanning causes cancer and other DNA mutations, it was a dark day for me.

Or more specifically, a very pale day. It’s not like I thought getting hosed down with chemicals in a small enclosed space was exactly good for me, but before the FDA and its infernal obsession with “consumer protectionism,” I was content to avoid thinking about any consequences beyond my semi-exotic orange-ish, not-quite-natural-butbetter-than-looking-like-a-corpse glow.

But now, thanks to them, I am forced to think about genetic alterations and damaged DNA. And it really ticks me off. Why must I balance my desire to have a healthy glow with my desire to actually be healthy? I’ve already been warned off ever sitting in the sun without SPF of at least 1,000,

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and now they’re telling me my beloved sunless spray will turn me into a malignant she-goblin? It hardly seems fair.

Fair or not, danger lurks around every turn.

And not just those into the spray-tan booth. Also on the to-avoid list courtesy of wellness sections everywhere are: • Calcium • White rice • Diet soda • Regular soda • Coffee • Alcohol • Sushi • Pasta • The sun • The epicurean trinity: Fat, sugar, salt • Too much sleep • Too little sleep • Talking on a cellphone while driving a car • Talking on a cellphone while walking down the street • Holding a cellphone anywhere in the vicinity of your brain • Keeping your computer on your lap (Toasted lap syndrome: Apparently, it’s a thing.)

• Working too much • Working too little • Being too serious • Pop Rocks • Hand sanitizer • Deodorant

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Hairspray Teflon cookware Carpeting Red food dye (No. 1 to 9) Gluten Lactose Red meat Dairy Being a vegetarian Being a vegan BPA Movie theater popcorn Humidifiers And living to old age (though I should hardly think this would be a problem given the above list)

The problem is that after a while, all the warnings fade to white noise, like a constant hum in the backdrop that no one really notices.

It’s like the parent who says, “Be careful,” every time his or her kid walks out the door. At a certain point, the kid just doesn’t hear it anymore.

As for me, I’ve become so overwhelmed by warnings of certain doom that I vacillate between being afraid to do anything at all and not caring what I do. If the experts are to be believed, it would seem both paths lead to the same ultimate destination anyway. The phrase “Why bother?” comes to mind. But mostly, the whole discussion just makes me want to crawl into bed and pull the covers over my head. Then again, I’d better not. Dust mites.

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Need new ideas for birthday gifts? We brought gift cards to most of them. Here are a couple of unique, reasonably priced finds to keep you from gift card shame.

20-Piece Birthday Parade Puzzle, $6; The Cupcake Game, $17.50; Old Maid, Go Fish and other oldschool card games, $8.50

Jonathan, 6 “We did the diabetes walk today at school — but no one got it.”

Ellie, 10

“It stinks for boys because they have to pay for dinner, but it also stinks for the girls because they have to have the babies.”

Small Talk

Kids say the darnedest things

Cooper, 11

Ella, 4

“My dad is a naked American, too.”

In a pre-K class discussing Native Americans

Bo, 4

Jake, 3

“Hey Mom, Adam got mad at me today.”

“Who’s Adam?”

“You know, that guy from bedtime.”

“Mom, you’re like an Otterbox.”

“Really, why?”

“Because you protect me.”

Henry, 10 “How do scientists make birds mate?

Do they get a tiny disco ball and turn out the lights?”

Adam is Jake's dad.

After seeing her mom give money to a man at an intersection: “Mama, why did you give that man money?”

“For food, Baby.”

Long pause.

“So, when are we getting our food?”

Does your child have hilarious one-liners?

Write them down, and send them to Kristi@BusinessTimesCompany.com to have your witty child featured in our next issue!

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Jill is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her pre-Mommy days, she graduated from the University of Missouri with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies. But she wishes she would have gotten a Ph.D. in What's For Dinner and How to Get Bubblegum Out of the Carpet.

That would have served her better.

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Tufted Headboard

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Turn an outdated and dull headboard into a stylish, one-of-a-kind focal point.

Project level: Intermediate

Materials needed: • Old wooden headboard • Polyester batting, measured at least 8 inches (4 inches per side) wider and taller than the dimensions of the headboard • Fabric of your choice, measured at least 8 inches (4 inches per side) wider and taller than the dimensions of the headboard. (We suggest a more structured fabric, such as vinyl, for this project.)

• Spool of thin wire • 20-gage wire, cut into 9 10-inch pieces • 8 medium-sized flat buttons with steel backs • 8 larger decorative buttons or broaches (Search antique shops or garage sales for some of these great finds!)

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Take a plain lampshade, and use spray adhesive to attach a feathered boa. In minutes, you can update an ordinary lamp to diva status.

Step 1:

Cut the batting and fabric to size. Lay the front of the headboard flat on the batting and fabric, and pull it taut. Using a staple gun, secure the fabric around all edges of the headboard.

Note: For this headboard, a white vinyl was used.

Step 4:

Pull the anchor back toward the back of the headboard as tightly as possible, and secure it with a few staples. The more secure the anchor is, the more of a tufted look your headboard will have. Note: It is especially important to use buttons with steel backs because the force of the anchor will cause buttons with a plastic back to pop off over time.

Step 2:

Measure out and mark nine different holes on the back of the headboard to figure out where the buttons will be displayed. Prop the headboard up. Using an electric drill, drill a hole at each of the nine marked points, through the wood, batting and fabric. Make sure to drill from the back of the headboard to the front to ensure the hole in the front is a clean cut.

Step 5:

Once all nine anchors and buttons have been secured, hot glue the broaches or bigger buttons onto the base buttons. Once the glue is dry, reconnect the headboard to the bedframe, and enjoy!

Step 3:

Bend a piece of the 10-inch wire in half, and push it through each hole from the back to the front. This will act as the anchor. Once that is through, secure one of the flat buttons onto the anchor using smaller wire by lacing the wire through the loop that was created at the end of the anchor and the holes of the button. Double back through the holes to ensure the wire stays on the anchor. columbiahomemagazine.com | 103

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Vegas, Baby!

Many couples who are headed down the aisle spend the months before planning each moment of their big day together. Bryan Ninichuck had another idea in mind. He decided that a trip to Vegas to celebrate two close friends renewing their vows was also going to double as a destination wedding for him and his fiancée, Valerie Houdyshell. The catch? Bryan’s bride-to-be had no idea.

When they previously talked about their wedding, Valerie says the most important thing to her was that her father be there to walk her down the aisle. Other than that, the details weren’t very important.

So, invite Valerie’s father to Vegas, and get on with the show, right? Wrong.

Not only did Valerie’s father live out of Missouri, but he also hadn’t boarded a plane since World War II. However, with some major con-

Wedding Bliss or Miss

By Leanne Naeger Perfection. It’s what every bride strives for on her special day, but as a veteran of the wedding industry, I am here to tell you, you have to let it go. Weddings have always been surrounded with the unrealistic expectation of absolute perfection, and these “reality” TV shows don’t help at all. They show amazing weddings where

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By Leanne Naeger vincing on Bryan’s part, he checked that challenge off his list. All that was left were phone calls to all of Valerie’s close girlfriends.

How do you know the true meaning of best friends? It’s when they can pick out the perfect wedding dress for you in your size and signature color.

As the group stood witness to their friends’ vow renewal, Valerie was the only one who didn’t know she would be attending her own wedding in the same chapel in the next 24 hours.

The day started like any other vacation day; the couple enjoyed time away from the kids and had plans to hit the Vegas strip that evening. Everyone was told to meet in the lobby before heading to dinner. This is where the confusion began for Valerie. All of her friends were just walking around, and no one seemed particularly interested

everything just falls into place. What they aren’t showing is the kitchen running out of filet, the florist getting stuck in construction traffic or, heaven forbid, the dress ripping and a few well-placed safety pins becoming your new best friends.

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at a few wedding day hiccups. [First, a disclaimer: In both of these situations, no one else knew what happened until a few weeks after the wedding. Now, with a little distance and a lot

in heading to the restaurant. At that moment, her brother walked into the lobby. “What a strange coincidence,” she thought. “He’s in Vegas, too?”

The initial shock of seeing her brother was beginning to wear off when her father came strolling around the corner. “Something is up,” she thought.

Finally, all the pieces started falling into place, and to Valerie’s surprise, she was about to be married. All the arrangements had been made: the dress, hair and makeup, and even the limo was waiting at the curb to take them to the chapel.

In the presence of a few close friends and family, complete with Valerie’s father, the couple said a committed, “I do.”

Once they returned to Columbia, Valerie and Bryan chose to celebrate with their extended family and friends with a reception at Columbia Country Club.

less emotion, these mishaps are funny stories to tell the kids some day.]

Losing it over linens We are one week out from the wedding, and the linen vendor calls; there’s been an equipment malfunction, and the fabric for our one-of-a-kind linens is damaged. Sorry, there is nothing we can do. Time to freak out? You think the whole wedding is ruined because the linens that match the flowers, which coordinate perfectly with

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Jamaica, No Problem

By Leanne Naeger

Travis and Meghann decided on the Sandals Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Unlike many destinations, the resort enabled them to be legally married. There was no need to come back to the States and make it legal afterward.

The only legal requirement was that the couple be present in Jamaica 48 hours prior to their ceremony.

The all-inclusive resort offered customizable weddings, and the trip could double as their honeymoon. Even from a distance, the resort made the planning process a breeze. Meghann had all the details knocked out in no time.

The biggest challenge they faced was telling their families that the wedding ceremony only had two people on the guest list: Travis and Meghann. They did, however, promise a proper reception to include everyone when they returned home.

Before the couple knew it, they were at the airport waiting in line to check their bags. Both were excited; the dress was in hand, and life was great.

Well, Mother Nature decided to take part in the couple’s wedding story. There was a terrible storm that caused their flight to be canceled.

Remember that 48-hour rule? Panic began to

the bridesmaid dresses, are unavailable. Nope, stuff happens. This just meant a week of calling other companies and arranging for someone else to make your dream linens and have them shipped for your big day and grand entrance.

ter retracing the best man’s steps, about 50 phone calls and a search, literally on hands and knees, the ring is found and rushed to the church. No one is the wiser, but you have to admit it’s a good story for the rest of their lives.

Ringmaster The ceremony is about to start. The bride and groom are taking their last pictures with their family when a white-faced best man approaches. “The ring is gone.” There are a lot of things that you can do without, but the ring isn’t one of them. Af-

Choosing the right professionals to surround yourself with is among the most important decisions you are going to make for your wedding. With the right people running interference and solving problems sans emotion, your big day will be, dare I say it, dangerously close to perfection.

After Travis Figg popped the big question on the way to a mini vacation with his girlfriend, Meghann, the couple started to think about what kind of wedding they wanted. For them, a small and intimate ceremony was ideal. Their wedding was the start of their life together, and they wanted to focus on that and not so much on a big party. A destination wedding seemed to be the best fit. What could be more perfect than just you and your future spouse and a stretch of beach?

set in. As they approached the lady at the ticket counter, she smiled, looked at the dress and asked, “Are you getting married?”

“Well, that was the plan,” they said as they began to explain their situation. After what seemed like an eternity of keyboard tapping, a miracle happened, and they boarded the plane with tickets in hand.

After all the fuss at the airport, their wedding day turned out perfectly. It was just the two of them and a minister on a beautiful sandy beach. Travis and Meghann started their life together exactly how they had dreamed.

And just as promised, they hosted their reception at Columbia Country Club with all their family and friends when they returned home.

And the best part? Meghann got to wear her perfect wedding dress not one day but two.

Wedding section sponsored by: Columbia Country Club Leanne Naeger is the sales director at Columbia Country Club. Although she is in charge of all things sales, her true love is wedding planning.

She has 12 years of event-planning experience, and she is your go-to girl when he puts a ring on it. From Pinterest to wedding trends and classic bridal do’s and don’ts, Leanne has a wealth of knowledge to share.

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N e W A r r i va ls

Welcome to the World

William Guiling

Delaney Burks

William Guiling

Delaney Burks

Parents: Chris and Pam Guiling

Parents: Adam and Melody Burks

Birthday: Dec. 30, 2013

Thomas Bartkoski

Birthday: Jan. 17, 2014

Birth weight: 8 pounds, 9 ounces

Birth weight: 8 pounds, 5 ounces

What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother?

It’s probably more embarrassing, but learning the key differences in diapering a boy versus a girl has definitely had its moments. Will has an older sister, Reagan.

What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother? The endless mishaps involving poop and other bodily fluids! As inconvenient as they might be at the time, we are always able to look back and laugh.

What things have surprised you most about being a mother? I was surprised how our daughter has such an equal mix of both my husband’s personality and mine, and I’m already starting to see it in Will, too, just a different mix.

What unique things does your baby do?

Will is the best distraction for his big sister. I can always have her “go talk to baby brother,” and she instantly forgets everything else. It helps that he is so social and loves the faceto-face interaction.

Thomas Bartkoski Parents: Scott and Allison Bartkoski Birthday: Nov. 9, 2013 Birth weight: 7 pounds, 7 ounces What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you since becoming a mother?

We adopted Thomas from Nevada; traveling back on an airplane when he was 11 days old was both funny and crazy.

What things have surprised you most about being a mother? How quickly the mom instinct kicks in.

What things do you love most about being a mother? When Thomas smiles at me. I just have unconditional love for him.

What things have surprised you most about being a mother? We did not know we were having a girl until after she was born.

We were shocked! Delaney has three older brothers, so we just assumed we would have a fourth boy.

What unique things does your baby do?

She has impressive head control and strength for her age. We think she is already trying to keep up with her brothers and preparing to defend herself when she’s older.

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Looking to the Future A conversation with CMHS Executive Director Mary Pat Boatfield Since Mary Pat Boatfield came to the Central Missouri Humane Society two years ago, the shelter has seen a major focus on staff and management training, strategies to lower euthanasia rates and fiscal stability. Mary Pat has decades of experience working in various animal-related positions, including humane societies in Toledo, Ohio, and Nashville, Tenn.

Where do you see the shelter headed in the next few years? To give the people of mid-Missouri the shelter they deserve, we are going to look at what it will take to erect a new building. We anticipate looking at assessment and feasibility studies in the coming years, which will guide us on how to proceed toward a capital campaign to do just that. It won’t be easy, and it will take collaborative efforts on the part of many community partners to make it happen, but seeing the support the community shows for helping animals, I know that we can achieve this goal with time. The building where we house our animals currently was built in the 1970s. There have been many advancements in animal care areas, surgical suites, air-handling systems for disease prevention and construction materials. Meanwhile, we will continue to challenge ourselves to provide the best care for our animals.

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Amanda Huhman and Libby Burks Photo by Casey Buckman Photography

Firm Animal-Lovers

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Amanda Huhman and Libby Burks, seniors at Rock Bridge High School, were only in seventh grade when they decided to raise funds for the Central Missouri Humane Society to make renovations. Volunteering at the shelter since third grade, Amanda and Libby knew they needed to step in when they heard rumblings that CMHS was shutting its doors. In 2009, the girls decided to enter the shelter into a contest on Zootoo.com, a social-networking site for pet-lovers.

To raise awareness for the contest, the girls made about 2,000 T-shirts; held parades; and were interviewed on local news stations, radio stations and magazines.

“We had to rally all of Columbia together,” Amanda says.

After accumulating enough points and 12,000 Zootoo members, Zootoo announced that the Central Missouri Humane Society had won the contest.

Repairs began in May 2010, and local vendors such as Mid-City Lumber and Peckham & Wright Architects provided blueprints and services that made the renovation possible. Now, four years after the shelter’s facelift, it still has the “happy vibe” that Amanda and Libby wanted.

Amanda’s heart still lies with CMHS but now in a different form — with her two dogs from the shelter, Wrigley and Polly.

“Wrigley is a mutt, but we think he is a terrier-poodle mix of some kind,” she says. “Polly is a Puggle: a pug and beagle mix.”

What is the key to your success as a director? When I first came to Columbia, it was obvious that we had a committed, passionate staff at the shelter. I knew with the right training and analyzing that we could better provide our resources and programs within our community and be on our way to being a notable organization in no time. Not only do I credit the staff, but there also has been strong support from the community at large and our local partnering rescue groups.

Andrew Jasper and Cristian Valdivia with Loki and Coco Photo by Casey Buckman Photography

An Inseparable Pair

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By Abby Kass

Cristian Valdivia of Agave restaurant wanted a mini schnauzer for a while. His wish came true on his birthday when he got Coco. “I always had dogs but never one I really wanted,” Cristian says.

“I was really excited to get a mini schnauzer.”

A little while later, Cristian and Andrew Jasper decided to adopt another mini schnauzer, Loki.

Today, the two dogs are inseparable. They always want the whole family to be together. “When we are in different rooms watching TV, they don’t like the doors to be closed because they like to go back and forth between us,” Andrew says.

Loki and Coco’s favorite toys include elk antlers and a stuffed panda, but they also love to steal socks. “I swear they take turns stealing socks,” Andrew says. “They don’t chew them, just put them in their mouth and lay with them.”

Although the dogs can be a little distracted and stubborn at times, they don’t get into that much trouble. “They are people pleasers,” Andrew says. “They don’t like to be in trouble, so they listen pretty well.”

The family likes watching movies together, though they can’t watch movies with dogs in them.

“Coco will bark at the dogs,” Cristian says.

“She wants to play with them.”

Coco made friends with Cristian’s 3-yearold nephew at an early age. Cristian says his nephew’s first word was even “Coco.” Loki is not left out either. “They all have play dates with him,” Andrew says. “They nap with him and play with him. It is fun to watch them all play and interact together.”

Last year, you saw 500 more cats brought into the shelter than in 2012. How can we, as a community, do more to help curb this trend? We try to remind people as often as possible about our Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic. The first step toward fighting pet overpopulation is ensuring that there are resources in the community that offer those procedures to low-income pet owners. Fortunately at CMHS, we have been operating our Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for decades. There are also vouchers available through Columbia Animal Control under the oversight of the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department. These vouchers provide free spays and neuters for the pets of families who qualify.

You came to CMHS shortly after the ZooToo renovations. How do think the remodel helped the organization?

There is no doubt about it that the ZooToo renovations were beneficial not only for the animals in our care but also for those visiting CMHS. I see the ZooToo renovations as an important step toward having a facility that can provide the services and programs necessary as the Columbia/Boone County community grows.

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Columbia Home is giving you the chance to appear in our magazine….as a model!

Have you ever wanted your 15 minutes of fame, but you weren’t quite sure how to achieve it? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us for our 2nd Fresh Faces Casting Call!

Monday, April 7, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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For more information, visit columbiahomemagazine.com/fresh-faces.

Men We Love We’re honoring dads for Father’s Day, and we want you to nominate the man you love!

What we’re looking for in a nominee: Dads who deserve to be recognized.

Dads who go above & beyond their call of duty.

Submit a photo and information online if you’re your dad’s biggest fan! www.ColumbiaHomeMagazine.com/columbia-home-events

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Michelle Lindner, Ashley Reynolds, Alyson Peipert and Jamie Arnold

Back Row: Alex Cameron, Ann Stephenson Cameron, Gail Tolbert, Ted Stephenson, Sarah Cameron, Scott Cameron. Front Row: Julia Butner and Sally Stephenson

Dr. Kul and Dr. Archna Aggarwal

Gina Rende and Billy Giordano

Heath and Ashley Reynolds, Jennifer and Justin Hansen

The Heart Ball • Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

The annual Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., M.D., Heart and Stroke Ball was another great success raising money for the American Heart Association. Attendees donated their time and finances via live and silent auctions, as well as through ticket sales. Columbia Home is a proud sponsor of the Heart Ball.

Jill and Jim Orr

Corie and Steve Taylor

Rob and Kate Quinn, Shelly and Dawson Rolwing

Nick Schrimpf and Kelly Powers

Kristen and Rob Coyle

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Peter Stiepleman and Elizabeth Chang

Dale Wright and Suzanne Sharp

Matt and Laura Kitzi, and Jacob and Rachel Holman

20 Under 40 • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

The Columbia Business Times honored the 2014 class of 20 Under 40 with an evening of celebrations including awards, entertainment by Just the 5 of Us, food and fun. The class was selected through a nomination and application process. Visit columbiabussinesstimes.com to see videos and highlights from the evening.

Jennifer Bukowsky and Brady Cook

Marissa Todd, Shatenita Horton and Izzy Leatherman

Lily Dawson and Gilbert Marlowe

John and Eastin Meyer

Molly Sartorious, Amanda Signaigo-Owens and Kate Stull

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CrossFit Kids director at CrossFit COMO Age: 26

On a typical weekday night, I am: Cooking dinner with my family or attending one of my son’s sporting events.

Years lived in Columbia: 17

Original hometown: Montello, Wis. Community involvement: Chamber of Commerce, Miracle Marathon, Show-Me Response Family: My husband, Brian, whom I am lucky enough to work with every day at the gym, and my son, Landon, who is currently in third grade.

Relationship status: Married

My go-to cocktail: I try not to drink with all the training I do.

What I do for fun: CrossFit, spend time with my family, gardening, fishing, camping and traveling.

Most people don’t know that I: Didn’t play sports or live an active lifestyle until about three years ago.

What’s the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me? That time I dropped a huge jar of pickles at HyVee. Pickles were flying everywhere!

The three questions I hate getting: 1. Does weightlifting make girls look manly? 2. Did your tattoo hurt? 3. What’s the WOD (work out of the day)?

The businessperson I admire and why: Sir Richard Branson because of his forward thinking and passion for life and adventure.

A favorite recent project: Developing a CrossFit Kids and Teen program at CrossFit COMO. They’re making a movie about my life. The film’s biggest climactic moment would be: I like to think the best is yet to come.

If I were a crayon in a box of Crayolas, I would be: Yellow — bright and cheerful!

My all-time biggest regret: I have no regrets in life, just lessons learned.

My guilty pleasure

Animal I would be Photo by Anthony Jinson

Soundtrack of my life

In a single word, I am: Enthusiastic.

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