Jefferson City Magazine - January/February 2014

*The Health Issue Beet Red 3 nutritious juices to try locally pg. 65

Start Fresh! rapid Resolution

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Food Blog Favorites pg. 66

St. Mary's New Cancer Center pg. 43

Go Red

Celebrates 10 Years! pg. 46

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2014 Children's guide To Wellness pg. 56

A Closer Look: Dr. Ruthanna Hunter

BY KELSEY GILLESPY

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The very first record of the nervous system was written by the hand of Edwin Smith in 1700 B.C. on a piece of surgical papyrus. More than a millennium later, Hippocrates discovered that epilepsy was related to a disturbance in the brain. And, in the mid-300’s B.C., Plato taught that the mental process occurred in the brain, while his successor, Aristotle, argued that intellect must reside in the heart.

Today Dr. Ruthanna Hunter, a Mid-Missouri native, continues their legacy by diving into the unpredictable and exciting world of neurology at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. “You know, it’s amazing that we’re still learning about the brain,” she says.

“There are always so many new discoveries with neurology that we’re constantly learning new things and that’s a lot of fun.” The world of modern medicine has come a long way since Aristotle’s misguided notion about the organ of intellect. Now, Capital Region Physicians-Neurology can diagnose and treat anything from migraines to Multiple Sclerosis. In fact, those with MS no longer need intravenous medicines to manage their suffering. “Now, there are actually many oral medications that can be used to treat that disease,” Dr. Hunter states. Also, patients with Parkinson’s disease now have the option to receive a deep brain stimulator that can be implanted and help them regain movement and function with less medication. Yet, perhaps one of the greatest advances in the field of neurology lies in the study of strokes.

“There is a medication that can help reverse the effects of a stroke,”

There are always so many new discoveries with neurology that we’re constantly learning new things and that’s a lot of fun.

Dr. Hunter explains. “At the hospital in Jefferson City, we can provide that medication.” This is merely one of the reasons why they are constructing their very own Stroke Program at Capital Region Physicians-Neurology. Dr. Hunter says, “We’re developing the Stroke Program so we can continue to provide the services that we have already begun to provide in cooperation with the University of Missouri.” Due to time limits on medications and interventions, patients have 3-4.5 hours after their initial stroke symptoms to receive effective medical attention. If a patient comes into the clinic during that time period, Dr. Hunter and her staff can get them the help they need. Only two locations in the entire state of Missouri can remove a clot from a patient’s brain, and one of them is at the University of Missouri. So, if patients at CRMC need more advanced interventions, they will be flown to the University of Missouri, where they can receive this very coveted procedure.

“It’s very impressive what we can do to treat stroke, and it’s great for patients in Jefferson City that we can do that and be so close for them,” Dr. Hunter says.

“A big focus of our stroke program is to provide that excellent care and let the community know how important it is to come to the hospital,” she contin-

ues. Dr. Hunter and her staff encourage everyone to call 9-1-1 immediately if they experience weakness or numbness on one side of the body, drooping on one side of the face, loss of vision, weakness or the inability to walk, slurred speech, or the inability to talk. “It can be scary for patients, but I think it’s reassuring for them to know that there’s a great team of professionals with the stroke team here in Jefferson City at the CRMC. So once they feel that that’s happening, they just need to get to the hospital and they’ll get wonderful care.”

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Here we go again!

Editorial

The New Year is an opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning or, as they say, a doover. However, before we can move forward, we must first reflect on the past year. Where did we screw up? What could we have done better? What can we do this year to make a difference to improve?

We don’t want our pasts to define our future; we want the past to prepare us for a better future. With every challenge we go through and every adversity we face, there is a new experience deposited within us. And it’s these very hardships and experiences that develop our character and strength and, in turn, prepare us for a better future. If you’re feeling stuck and looking for a do-over, check out page 79, where we explore Rapid Resolution Therapy, an incredible new therapy that may help you get over the past and begin moving forward to change your life for the better.

For stories of courage and growth, look to page 53, where one fearless young local woman, Missy Creed, inspires us by achieving her dreams during a journey to South Korea. In her story, she shares how her past prepared her for an adventure of a lifetime and helped her to achieve her dreams and become the person she was meant to be.

Lastly, this issue offers a helpful guide to prepare your children for an exciting and productive year. On page 56’s 2014 Children’s Guide to Wellness, we explore the seven dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, environmental, occupational and spiritual. Use this easy guide not only as inspiration but also as a reference to local resources who can provide valuable knowledge and education on children and what it takes to prepare them for a healthy and successful future.

As you ponder your do-overs, just remember that failures and losses are a part of life — not the end of it. Get prepared. Your do-over starts today!

Wishing you the best!

Tami Turner, Publisher Rebecca Rademan, assoc. Publisher/Editor Katrina Tauchen, Copy Editor

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Hometown Kindness

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The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women in Jefferson City is celebrating 10 years of educating women about heart disease. The 34-member group works through community outreach and financial contributions to women’s heart research and education, as well as the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball and Heart Walk. To learn more about the organization and its work in Jefferson City, see the story on page 46.

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❶ Tom Loeffler, contributing writer Reid Millard didn’t just have a brush with greatness; he defeated greatness during a dirt track race in Iowa, 2007. The owner of eight funeral chapels around Missouri, including HouserMillard in Jefferson City, Millard has found that racing provides him a much-needed outlet and a break from his profession. He grew up around the sport in eastern Ohio, but Millard didn’t start racing until 2000 — at the age of 41. And despite suffering a broken back during a crash in 2004, he’s still going strong and driving with passion.

❷ Missy Creed, contributing writer It was a joy and an honor to be part of this issue. This was my first experience writing for a publication, and I couldn’t be happier that it’s for Jefferson City Magazine. I had so much fun meeting Jim and Jordan at JC Health Foods Store, and I can’t wait for you guys to go experience their juicing selection like I did. Cozy up, and enjoy!

❸ Heather Feeler, contributing writer People are fascinating. I love learning more about their stories, especially how their struggles often turn into a passion for helping others. It is an amazing circle of giving and growth, and every writer relishes the chance to tell it. Thank you to the passionate women in the Circle of Red for letting me tell their story. It was a sweet gig sharing how you shine.

❹ Katrina Tauchen, contributing writer One of the greatest things about cooking and baking in the digital age is the amazing supply of recipes waiting right at our fingertips. I'm still a big fan of old-school cookbooks, and there are plenty of dog-eared pages and flour-splattered covers in my kitchen to prove it, but it's hard to resist the beautiful photos and mouthwatering recipes that show up online every day. For this month's Gourmet, we pulled together some of our food blog favorites, along with three delicious new recipes we hope you'll try. Happy cooking!

From our November/December 2013 issue: • In our business feature, “City’s Best of 2013,” Best People category, the phone number was incorrectly listed for firstplace winner of Best Realtor in Jefferson City, Beth McGeorge of RE/MAX. To contact McGeorge, call 573-761-3489 or visit BethMcGeorge.com • Also, under the second-place winner of Best Artist in Jefferson City, Angie Green, no information was listed. To contact Green, visit facebook.com/pages/ AGreen-Art/339285846144043 or email her at agreenart19@gmail.com.

• Lastly, for the second-place winner of Best Insurance Agent, Chuck Houchins of Farmers Insurance, no phone number was listed. To contact Houchins, call 573-636-4438 or visit farmersagent. com/chouchins.

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At work 43 Business Profile: St. Mary’s Cancer Center 46 Philanthropy: Go Red for Women 50 Person You Should Know: Nick Baker, YMCA 53 City Character: Missy Creed’s Journey to South Korea 56 Business Feature: 2014 Children’s Guide to Wellness

At ease 63 Book Review: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease 65 The Dish: JC Health Foods 66 Gourmet: Food Blogs to Follow 75 Artist Profile: Ann Grotjan 79 Health: Rapid Resolution Therapy 83 The Man Page: Reid Millard, Need for Speed

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Missouri State Capitol in February Photo by Carrie Carroll

Jan/Feb 2014 Ready to enjoy all that Jefferson City has to offer in 2014? Check out these must-do events, and get ready for a great year.

2014 Mid-Missouri Heart Ball

what: The gala offers an evening of dining, live and silent auctions and outstanding entertainment. The Heart Ball is a celebration of the American Heart Association’s successes and the impact it’s made each year. The goal of the AHA is to make Jefferson City a healthy community by improving families’ health, ensuring quality health care, delivering emotional support to patients and finding ways to end heart disease and stroke. when: 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 where: Capitol Plaza Hotel info: For ticket information, contact Becki Collier at 573-230-6160 or Rebecca.Collier@heart.org.

27th Annual Bridal Spectacular

what: This is central Missouri’s largest exhibiting bridal show, put on by Arcobasso Promotions & Special Events. This year’s show features 22,000 square feet of showroom with nearly 90 vendors and a runway fashion show at 3:30 p.m. when: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 where: Jefferson City Area YMCA, Firley Center info: Cost is $5 (ages 9 and under are free). For more information, contact Vicki Arcobasso at 573-636-4094, or visit CentralMissouriBridalAssociation.com.

Taste of Jefferson City

what: Taste of Jefferson City is an annual event hosted for all 197 members of the Missouri General Assembly and gives our community a great opportunity to say “welcome” to those newly elected and “welcome back” to those legislators who call Jefferson City their home away from home. Attendees enjoy scrumptious samples from area Chamber members in the food and beverage industry. when: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 where: Capitol Plaza Hotel info: Cost is $60; for tickets, call 573-634-3616, or email ashleytemme@jcchamber.org.

121st Annual Chamber Gala

what: Cyndy Schnieders chairs the 2014 Chamber Gala, themed “Proud Jefferson City” intended to celebrate the many wonderful people and places that make Jefferson City such a great place to live and dwell. Emcees Dan Westhues and Tami Turner, two of Jefferson City’s biggest personalities, entertain guests during this year’s program, which honors outgoing Chamber Chairman Joe Scheppers and announces Bob Gilbert, 2014 incoming chairman. The event also recognizes and honors outstanding volunteers within the community and includes a presentation of the prestigious William W. Quigg Leadership Award. An after-party featuring a live band immediately follows. when: Cocktail at 6 p.m.; dinner and program 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 24 where: Capitol Plaza Hotel info: Cost is $50; for tickets, call 573-634-3616, or email Angelahake@jcchamber.org.

Visit Jefferson City Magazine’s online calendar at jeffersoncitymag.com.

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Jan. 4 Wesley United Methodist/First Christian Church Community Hand Bell Choir Concert, 2 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2727 Wesley St.

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Jan. 10-12 SPBGMA 40th Annual Bluegrass Music Awards, Friday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7:30 p.m., show and awards and Sunday gospel singing at 10 a.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel

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27th Annual Bridal Spectacular 2014, noon to 4 p.m., Jefferson City Area YMCA, Firley Center

Museum After Hours: Rock of Ages, 7-8 p.m., Missouri State Museum Classroom, History Hall, 201 W. Capitol

Photo Courtesy of Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce

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Frosted Art Bridal Open House, 1-3 p.m., Frosted Art Studio, 712 Jefferson St.

Economic Forecast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., UMB Private Wealth Management, Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 I-70 SW, Columbia

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of Supplements with Guest Speaker Jim Fallon, 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Marshall & Co. and Jefferson City Magazine, limited seating, call for reservations at 573-634-0032

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Jefferson City Chamber Gala, 6-9 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel

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She’s Working Her Way Through College, presented by the National Churchill Museum, 7-9 p.m., Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St.

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Valentine’s Day American Girl Night, 7-8 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3535 Missouri Blvd.

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Half Day Discovery Hike, 8 a.m. to noon, Three Creeks Conservation Area 2014 Mid-Missouri Heart Ball, 5:30 p.m., Capitol Plaza Hotel

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Midweek Trekkers Hiking Trip, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bennett Spring State Park

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2014 HBA Home Show, Friday 3-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jefferson City Area YMCA, Firley Center

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Chocolate Wine Trail, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hermann

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beauty The Hatfields’ master bath and walk-in remodel

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For homeowners Brenda and Chuck Hatfield, having to replace two broken faucets became the catalyst for a master retreat makeover.

“We realized that we would be investing a lot of money, and I still would not like the bathroom tile, the closets would still need fixing, and we needed paint and carpet in the master bedroom,” Brenda says. “If we were going to invest in a remodel, it made the most sense to get what we really wanted, not spend 28 | January/February 2014

money on cosmetic changes that wouldn’t really address what we wanted.”

Project planning began in late January 2013. Brenda spent a considerable amount of time looking online for inspiration. Then she and Chuck made a list of what they really wanted from the space. They worked with general contractor Jude Markway, designer Tina Davis and Tony Kever of Ron Irvin Custom Cabinets to make their want list a reality.

“These individuals are great at listening and looking for ways to meet and exceed your expectations,” Brenda says.

Construction began in late March, with the bedroom receiving new carpet, paint, bedding and wall hangings; the bathroom and closets were completely gutted. The house originally had a screened-in porch that was accessed from the living room, but it wasn’t very big or useful. There were also two separate master closets that weren’t utilizing their spaces well,

which led to crowded closets and frustration for Brenda and Chuck.

Renovation included removing the door to the living room and finishing off the screenedin porch as it connected to one of the closets in which a wall was removed to increase the size and turn it into the master closet. The master bathroom doubled in size due to one of the previous closets being turned into a 6-by-6foot luxury shower, the addition of armoires and increased efficiency of the closet space.

In a room full of high-end features such as heated flooring, custom stained-glass windows, custom cabinetry featuring tons of storage and above-mirror LED lighting, the shower is clearly the focal point.

“The shower was such a different design and very painstaking for Steve, the installer,” Davis says.

The design was inspired by a photo of river rock running down the side of a shower and an image of tile placed to look as if it

were swirling into the drain that Brenda saw on Houzz.com. “[Steve] is brilliant — and quite patient,” Brenda says. “I can assure you he thought Tina and I had lost our minds, but he rose to the challenge and created the tile masterpiece I had hoped for.”

They also designed the mosaic on the front of the tub to complement the pattern in the shower. The shower features a rain head/standard showerhead, body jets and Jefferson City Magazine | 29

a handheld showerhead that can be programmed and turned on with a remote control to Brenda’s or Chuck’s preference.

“With the flexibility of Jude and his crew and the Hatfields, any hurdle we had, creative ideas were always the answer,” Davis says.

The closet is a resounding success in that. Although there was slight trepidation from the Hatfields on going from two closets to one, everything is so well organized that they share the space in peace.

“Chuck’s favorite thing is having a closet where he can quickly find what he needs,” Brenda says. “He is partial to his pants rack and his drawers for watches and cuff links.

[It] keeps everything organized and easy to find.”

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That organization is no accident. “The closet was designed with every space and utilization in mind,” Davis says.

Closet features include doubles hangers, drawers, tie racks, belt racks, an electronics charging station and angled shoe racks that can be flipped over to serve as flat shelves if a person does not have many shoes. There are also two custom pant racks and a full-length mirror with a space behind it to hold long necklaces and bracelets.

It was a lot to take on in a short amount of time, but considerable planning helped make this renovation, completed in midJune, a success.

“It is easy to get overwhelmed with choices,” Brenda says, “but if you set goals and have a

team committed to the goals, choices become clearer and easier to make.” JC

Resource List: • General contractor: Jude Markway Construction • Designer: Tina Davis, Scruggs Lumber • Cabinetry: Tony Kever, Ron Irvin Custom Cabinetry • Custom stained glass: Joe Besche • Flooring/tile: Scruggs Lumber • Tile installation: Steve Dennis • Electrical: Sam Thomas, Thomas Electric • Plumbing: Don Bernskoetter • Shower door: Mark’s Mobile Glass • Painting: Jim Bond • Heating and cooling: Kevin Lehman

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Designer Kitchens and Baths

DKB recently celebrated the grand opening of its new showroom and invited us to tour the state-of-the-art design center, full of innovative products trending in 2014.

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Cool Tools

Editor’s picks!

Cook like a pro at home this year with these heart-healthy items from SK Kitchen Store.

After opening for business in 2009, SK Kitchen Store got its start as a small storefront on High Street in downtown Jefferson City before expanding to a 3,600-square-foot cooking supply store stocked with kitchen gadgets and a surprising selection of cookware, bakeware, cutlery, electrics and cooks’ tools by brands such as Cuisinart, Norpro, Cutco, Progressive International and Lodge Logic. They even offer cooking classes!

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For individual item information and pricing, contact Kas A Designs, 308 W. Dunklin, Jefferson City, 573-634-8198.

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What can a Hy-Vee Dietitian do for you?

Registered Dietitians are your most credible source of food and nutrition information. Registered Dietitians have the skills and knowledge to translate food and nutrition science into practical information.

Look for the initials RD indicating the dietitian has: • Completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree in nutrition • Completed a supervised dietetics internship program • Passed a national exam • Maintains continuing education hours

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Eating at home is on the rise. Don’t miss out on budget friendly meals each week at Hy-Vee.com or look for them in your Jefferson City Hy-Vee aisles.

Culinary classes in grocery stores are a new trend for 2014. Be sure to check out your Jefferson City Hy-Vee’s adult cooking classes with Chef Gerardo Hernandez and dietitian Lindsey Koelling, RD, LD. Customers are researching food and where it comes from now more than ever. Find many local options, especially in the HealthMarket.

Quick, convenient, pre-made recipes, especially internationally influenced are increasing in popularity. Be sure to visit the cold display options Hy-Vee has to offer.

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business briefs

The Good Doctor The Capital Region Board of Governors congratulates James Ennis, D.O., for being selected as the 2013 Physician of the Year.

Ennis’ work in health care began as a hospital pharmacist in Kansas City. Through his collaboration with physicians, Ennis decided to return to the books and earned a medical degree from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. He secured the last internship available at Charles E. Still Hospital, one of the entities that would become Capital Region Medical Center, and now serves the community at Capital Region Physicians Holts Summit Clinic.

Coffee Talk

Three Story Coffee has made plans to open an espresso and coffee bar to begin serving a few specialty drinks.

Its focus will continue to be roasting direct-trade coffees, building relationships and telling the stories of the farmers that grow the product. The espresso and coffee bar will offer a basic menu of espresso drinks such as lattes, mochas and cappuccinos as well as pourover coffees, hot cocoa and hot teas. It will also serve as a tasting tool for evaluating and improving roasting methods. With the new bar come expanded business hours to Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Joint Effort

To learn more, flip to our business profile on page 43.

St. Mary’s Health Center and Jefferson City Medical Group have partnered to create St. Mary’s Cancer Center, located on the JCMG campus in Jefferson City. The new multi-million-dollar, state-of-the-art cancer center will connect its radiology oncology offices to JCMG’s current medical oncology offices and provide a comprehensive cancer program designed to treat the entire person, including physical, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as the needs of the patients’ loved ones, while allowing quick access to a wide range of specialists, including radiologists, hematologists, radiation and medical oncologists, pulmonologists and breast and thoracic surgeons, among others.

The project was made possible through the St. Mary’s Foundation Campaign Efforts. Since last November, $5.6 million of the $6.5 million goal had been raise through gifts from the community and private donations.

Going the Distance Lincoln University has been recognized for efforts to ensure students complete their college career in Jefferson City. The Association of Public and LandGrant Universities recently honored Lincoln with the 1890 Retention Award. The award is presented to the university with the greatest improvement in retention rates from freshman to sophomore status over the past academic year. Lincoln University saw a 16-percentage-point increase from first-time freshmen to sophomore students between 2012 and 2013.

New CFO

Central Bancompany and Central Bank welcome Roy Sundermeyer as its chief financial officer. As of Jan. 1, his job duties include the planning of all operational budgets and the implementation of key financial strategies for the company’s entire organization. Sundermeyer is a mid-Missouri native who graduated from New Bloomfield High School and later the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business, where he earned a master’s in accountancy in 2001.

Wylde Irish Tours

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Having guided 13 tours to Ireland over the past decade for Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, owner Allen Tatman decided it was time to start his own agency. Wylde Irish Tours was launched on Jan. 2.

Wylde Irish Tours concentrates on planning and booking custom tour packages for other Irish pubs by using the same formula that Tatman has used for Paddy Malone’s tours, with worry-free tours showcasing the best of Irish culture, scenery and history. Wylde Irish Tours also offers Ireland leisure travel services to other groups and businesses, as well as custom self-guided and chauffeured tours for individuals, couples and small groups. For more information, visit WyldeIrishTours.com.

Marketing and Promotion The Jefferson City Convention & Visitors Bureau announces the hiring of Jefferson City native Katherine Reed as communications manager.

Reed joined the CVB in May of 2013 as the administrative assistant and has experience in marketing, advertising, event coordination and office management. A Helias High School graduate, Reed recently returned to Jefferson City after working as an executive meeting planner for a consulting firm in Kansas City. Prior to that, she spent six years working at a business center in Columbia while obtaining her Bachelor of Science in marketing and management at Columbia College.

Little Free Library

Jefferson City welcomed a very small new “business” at 1012 Winston Drive this past fall. The Little Free Library offers a free book to patrons with the encouragement to return a book as well. Leslie Davis, the steward of the new Little Free Library, has always had a passion for reading and owned a vast collection of her own books. For more information, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

New Owner

LaSienne Salon & Day Spa announced Melissa Chick as the new salon owner in October 2013.

Chick transitioned into the new role with the help of longtime owner Charlotte Smith, who opened LaSienne in 1985 on High Street in downtown Jefferson City. Smith looks forward to returning to her roots, primarily as a stylist at the salon, and will continue to be a part of overall operations.

10,000 hours Norma J. Lenon, an auxilian at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, earned top honors from the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries and was selected as the 2013 Auxilian of the Year. Lenon has served in numerous leadership capacities during her approximately 10,000 hours of service to the hospital. In addition to volunteering in the gift shop, surgery waiting room and visitors’ lounge, she has been responsible for scheduling 200 volunteers in eight service areas.

Grant Giving As funding to schools continues to be cut, the demand for classroom supplies and projects continues to increase. The Missouri Retired Teachers Association, through its charitable foundation, presented 43 Missouri classroom teachers with $500 grants for the 2013-2014 school year. Teachers use the funds in a variety of ways including resources, leadership, research and materials. To find out more about MRTA, visit mrta.org. To make a donation, visit MRTF at mortf.org. JC

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Business profile

Collaborating for the Cure St. Mary’s and JCMG join forces to bring a state-of-the-art cancer center to Jefferson City.

B y He a t h e r S h i e l d s Ren d e r i ng c o u r t es y o f S t . M a r y ’ s He a l t h C en t e r One aspect Lawrence is particularly excited about is the Cancer Resource Room, which is dedicated to Richard J. “Dick” Wilson, of Jefferson City, who was a patient of hers. “The resource room will have additional information to help educate patients and their families living with a cancer diagnosis and other aspects of cancer treatment and healing,” she says.

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The American Cancer Society estimated more than 1.6 million new cancer cases being diagnosed in 2013, with close to 40,000 of those being in Missouri. A cancer diagnosis is life changing and can be scary, but the medical field has made advancements in screening, diagnosing and treating cancer, and the mid-Missouri area is no exception.

St. Mary’s Health Center and Jefferson City Medical Group partnered to create the St. Mary’s Cancer Center, located on the JCMG campus in Jefferson City. Brian Barry, regional vice president, Ambulatory Network for St. Mary’s Health Center, explains that the cancer center will provide a comprehensive cancer program designed to treat the entire person, including physical, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as the needs of the patients’ loved ones.

The new multi-million-dollar, state-ofthe-art cancer center is currently being built and will connect its radiology oncolo-

gy offices to JCMG’s current medical oncology offices, but there will be a dedicated entrance to the cancer center. The center will also have a radiation therapy vault, a room encased in thick concrete and shielding that will house an external beam linear accelerator for radiation treatments.

“St. Mary’s Cancer Center’s alignment with JCMG allows quick access to a widerange of specialists — radiologists, hematologists, radiation and medical oncologists, pulmonologists and breast and thoracic surgeons, among others — offering a collective experience that fosters exceptional health care to patients,” Barry says.

Mandy Lawrence, clinical coordinator at JCMG Oncology/Hematology, looks forward to having cancer care all in one place.

“It’s a one-stop shop,” she says. “We will work closely with St. Mary’s to make this a cohesive center and to make a visit to the cancer center seamless for patients.”

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“It’s a one-stop shop. We will work closely with St. Mary’s to make this a cohesive center and to make a visit to the cancer center seamless for patients.” – Mandy Lawrence, clinical coordinator at JCMG Oncology/Hematology

In addition, the cancer services that will be available include: • digital mammography • image-guided radiation therapy • intensity-modulated radiation therapy • CT simulation for treatment • lung screening • breast MRI with biopsy capability • stereotactic breast biopsy • infusion therapy • medical oncology • surgical interventions • palliative pain management • nutritional support • support groups

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“St. Mary’s Cancer Center’s alignment with JCMG allows quick access to a wide range of specialists — radiologists, hematologists, radiation and medical oncologists, pulmonologists and breast and thoracic surgeons, among others — offering a collective experience that fosters exceptional health care to patients.” — Brian Barry, regional vice president, St. Mary’s Ambulatory Network

Business profile The project was made possible through the St. Mary’s Foundation campaign efforts. Last November, the St. Mary’s Foundation Board of Directors announced its commitment to help advance St. Mary’s vision to raise the bar in cancer care and embarked upon an ambitious $6.5 million fundraising campaign to develop a new cancer center that provides all the best cancer care — all here at home.

Larry Kolb, the foundation’s president, along with Joe Scheppers, past president, stepped up to lead the effort.

Other donors joined with many generous gifts totaling more than $5.6 million of the $6.5 million goal for cancer services. However, with the full cost of construction being funded through gifts from the community, private do-

nations have and will continue to play a critical role in helping St. Mary’s achieve the financial means necessary to address the health care needs of the community.

With 87 percent of the funds raised, construction of the new St. Mary’s Cancer Center began in October 2013, with completion and opening projected in mid- to late spring, when a larger community campaign will kick off as well.

“There is enough for cancer patients to think about when being diagnosed and going through treatment. Driving to a variety of offices for appointments shouldn’t be one of them. This centralized location makes it easier for our patients and families in Jefferson City to access comprehensive cancer care right at home,” Barry says. JC

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Go Red Celebrates 10 Years Local members share their passion for saving women’s lives.

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“We wanted to reach women in our community because heart disease is their biggest risk but also because they are the main health care decision-maker in their family,” says Becki Collier, corporate events director for the American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate.

Within the Go Red for Women movement, the Circle of Red was formed in Jefferson City four years ago. Now a 34-member women’s group, the Circle of Red makes heart disease its main focus through community outreach and a personal financial contribution to women’s heart research and education.

“I consider the Circle of Red my passion committee,” Collier says. “This group wants women to know they can make a difference in their own lives and through others around them.”

T h e C i r c l e o f Re d works on community heart events, including the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball and Heart

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“I Go Red because I want women to care about their health.” — Cindy Cook, former Circle of Red chair

“I Go Red to help educate young women in Jefferson City about the signs and symptoms of heart disease.” — Tina Shoemaker, 2014 Heart Ball chair

“I Go Red so that our children will have a healthier future, free of heart disease.” — Stacy Welling , former Heart Ball chair

“I Go Red to create awareness to women of our No. 1 health threat — heart disease.” — Ann VanConia, 2014 Circle of Red chair

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Mid-Missouri Heart Star Max Cook with his wife, Cindy, former Circle of Red chair, and their two daughters, Amanda and Ashlyn.

Walk, and meets quarterly for educational and social events. The 2013-2014 Circle of Red chairperson, Ann VanConia, plans all quarterly events for the group.

Local businesses have also significantly contributed to the 10 years of Go Red for Women staying strong in the Jefferson City community. JCMG Laser and Vein Center supports the cause locally and hosts a special women’s event every year.

“We support Go Red for Women because we want to help spread the message of how women can recognize the signs and symptoms of this sometimes-silent killer and empower women to be heart healthy,” says Barb Prasad, R.N., clinic coordinator of JCMG Laser and Vein Center. JC For more information on how you can support Go Red for Women, including joining the Circle of Red, visit goredforwomen.org.

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2014 Mid-Missouri Heart Ball Star Max Cook has been on quite a journey with his heart over the past 18 years, which is one of the reasons he’s been named the American Heart Association’s 2014 Mid-Missouri Heart Ball Star.

Cook, president of the Missouri Banker’s Association, had his first round of chest pain while on vacation at the age of 42. He had a four-way angioplasty shortly after, followed by a quadruple bypass five years later, followed by three more stents at the age of 54.

It was a new procedure called chronic total occlusion at the age of 59 that completely opened his 100-percent-blocked right coronary artery.

Cook is alive and thriving today because of the technology and advancements in heart care. That is also one of the reasons his wife, Cindy, is so passionate about her work with the American Heart Association. She was last year’s chair of the Circle of Red in Jefferson City.

“I go red because the American Heart Association saved my husband’s life three times,” Cindy Cook says.

Max Cook will deliver his personal health journey at the 2014 Mid-Missouri Heart Ball on Feb. 15 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. The Heart Ball is a celebration of the American Heart Association’s successes and offers an evening of dining and live and silent auctions. Photo by Molly Higgins.

How Many Healthy Habits Do You Follow?

Optimize your health in 2014 with these 10 easy-to-follow health tips for MEN and WOMEN. F a c t s p r o v i d e d b y t h e Ame r i c a n He a r t Ass o c i a t i o n .

Visit your doctor.

Know your family history, and get a health screening each year.

find an exercise you enjoy. schedule your exercise six days of the week, and stick to it. Try to get your exercise in early so you don’t put it off, or break up your workout into 10- or 20-minute segments throughout the day.

eat healthy proteins and complex carbohydrates.

sneak movement into your day.

Eat more nuts and seeds, whole grains and lowfat dairy, beans and fish such as salmon. Eat less white breads, cookies and muffins.

Take the stairs, stand up, stretch, walk the dog, garden or do exercises while you watch your favorite show.

Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat.

eat less salt and processed foods.

Set a goal of five to 10 servings per day. Eat a variety of colors to get a variety of nutrients.

Reduce the amount of processed and packaged foods you consume. Strive for no more than 1,500 milligrams of salt per day. Generally speaking, the fewer ingredients, the better the food.

reduce stress.

Plan a technology-free weekend, go for a walk, read a book or celebrate your successes with healthy rewards such as a massage or facial.

know your numbers.

eat less added sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Know your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI and how to keep them in a healthy range.

Stick with sugars to satisfy your sweet tooth such as honey or maple syrup. When in doubt, eat a piece of fruit.

Cook once, eat all week, including packing your own lunch.

Prep healthy foods on Sunday to last all week (cut up fresh fruits and veggies, and have them ready to go, or make a big batch of brown rice to mix with chicken or beans).

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P. Y. S . K .

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FamilY: I am blessed with a beautiful daughter, Macey, age 9; the coolest son, Ace, age 2; and a wonderful woman, Heather Mortimer. The majority of my family is from Miami, a small town in northeast Oklahoma.

Personal trainer, Jefferson City YMCA

Company, job title and number of months/years in that position: Jefferson City Area YMCA, personal trainer, two years and three months

Voted t es it C y’s B al n o Pers Trainer 2013

Education: Certified Personal Trainer with AFAA, bachelor’s in management and marketing from Missouri Southern State University Community involvement: We have such a great community that always comes together to support the organizations that provide for others. I really enjoyed being a part of Serve Jeff City.

I also attend Solid Rock Family Church; the fellowship is always so refreshing.

Why I’m passionate about my job: I am fortunate to be given the opportunity to become a positive influence in my clients’ lives, and I love helping them discover the strength within themselves and providing them with the confidence they have always wanted in order to live a healthy lifestyle. It’s so rewarding to witness my clients make positive changes that not only improve their lives but also the lives of their family and friends. I enjoy learning and growing every day, and being able to share that knowledge with my clients is very rewarding to me. photo by anthony jinson

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During the past year, Tara Kliethermes has learned how positive changes can lead to a healthy lifestyle. With the help of personal trainer Nick Baker, she’s lost weight and gained confidence. To read about Kliethermes’ story, visit jcymca.org.

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Favorite charitable organizations you’ve been involved in and why: The YMCA because of my passion for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The organization provides so many opportunities for families to participate in sports and membership activities through the outreach program.

Biggest career obstacle I’ve had to overcome: I have trained myself to see obstacles as opportunities and grow from them, so I am always getting excited when an opportunity presents itself. One recent career obstacle was when I decided to start personal training full time. Making the decision to give this 100 percent of my time was a big risk, but I knew everything would fall into place — and it did. They say when you find something you love, then make a career of it; that is just what I did.

Accomplishment I’m most proud of: I am so proud to share the story of Tara Kliethermes, a special client of mine who has completely changed her lifestyle. It’s so amazing to watch a young person commit to so many positive changes. I smile every time I see her at the gym because I know she is filled with confidence and a drive to accomplish anything. When she realized that the obstacle was really an opportunity to grow stronger, her view of life changed. I am so blessed to be a part of this story.

Favorite place to spend a Saturday afternoon: I really enjoy taking my mountain bike out to Binder Park for a ride on the trails and then enjoy the peaceful view around the lake. The combination of exercise and relaxation does so much for the mind and body.

Last book read: The Magic by Rhonda Byrne.

Favorite TV show: The best TV show is Extreme Weight Loss on ABC with Chris Powell. It’s amazing to see their transformation and positive impact within their stories. I encourage all of my clients to watch this show, in the beginning, to help them understand the journey.

Favorite comfort f0ood: I really enjoy going for some Yo-Yums. something that has changed your life: It all started at age 15; I was overweight and ready for a change.

I wanted more out of life and started asking questions. I was willing to do anything and sacrifice everything to get there. I believe in fitness, and it changed my life. Shortly after my journey began, my life changed again, and a new relationship with God started.

The combination of faith and confidence allowed me to experience life the way God intended.

Secret aspiration: I have an aspiration to become an author and motivational speaker because I have learned so much from reading and listening to so many amazing people.

Source of inspiration: The best quality of a personal trainer is one that inspires you, so it’s an area of my life that I keep active. It’s so important to me to visit these places of inspiration daily so that when we get ready for the day, we are ready to take action. I am inspired by the stories, books, movies, experiences and victories of others, including my own. I like to read the Optimist Creed in the morning while getting ready for the day. I promise myself “to be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind and to talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person I meet.”

Favorite hobbies: It’s so hard for me to pick favorites because I have always been one to play everything. If you were to look into my garage, that would explain it. The YMCA not only provides for me a career that I love but also a playground where I can play a game of racquetball, basketball, tennis, work out and rock climb.

Not too many employers offer that benefit.JC

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City character

Leaving the Comfort Zone A young woman’s journey to teaching in South Korea

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As an adopted Korean living in Jefferson City, who had no memory of living in Korea, the email I received while in my design class at Missouri State about a job in South Korea struck a chord. To have a year teaching English, rent free, flights paid and the opportunity to learn about my cultural heritage was golden.

Within a month after meeting a representative from Green Heart Travel, a recruiter for English Program in Korea (EPIK), I was confidently telling my parents on the phone that I was planning to move to South Korea. They were worried, understandably. Their questions were lengthy: Is it safe? Is the company reputable? Are they really going to pay for your flights? To all of these answers, I quickly fired back positive responses, even though I wasn’t 100 percent confident myself. Still, six months later, I quit my jobs as a production seamstress and barista and booked my $1,300 ticket to South Korea.

To my and my ever-concerned parents’ relief, EPIK is a reputable, government-run program that focuses on bringing native English speakers to Korea to provide a real English experience for its students and teachers. When I arrived in Korea, I was thankful EPIK provided a 10-day orientation for me and other new teachers. The orientation included a brief introduction to Korean culture and to other EPIK teachers who would be living in the province. After the orientation, I met one of

When Missy Creed left her jobs as a production seamstress and barista to teach English in South Korea, she not only learned about her Korean heritage but also how two very different cultures have shaped who she is today.

my Korean co-workers. In true Korean fashion, she took me to my apartment and did her best, through broken English, to make the transition as easy as possible.

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“People always say in your 20s you should travel, see the world, meet new people, have crazy experiences; do it while you can. I was fortunate to get such a chance and took it with full speed, never looking back, and I jumped into a life adventure I’ll never forget.”

— Missy Creed

V i s i t i ng a n d l i v i ng in a foreign country are two very different things. Living in South Korea was no vacation. I went to work every day, and I had bills to pay. However, seemingly simple tasks such as ordering takeout, getting from one place to another via public transportation and even taking the trash out properly were substantially more challenging. I experienced a frustrating level of dependency on people who spoke both Korean and English.

For example, someone would tell me to get off the bus at Dong Young Il Bo, but the difficult part is that the sign reads 동영일보 (even Google Maps was in Korean!). I’m happy to report that after four months and an embarrassing number of bus rides in the wrong direction, I was able to easily navigate alone.

Successfully mastering the most mundane tasks was a small, yet empowering victory.

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A typical day for me in Korea began with a 30-minute walk to school. Upon arrival and throughout the day, I was greeted with an informal bow and an excited “hi” and “hello” from the students. I shared an office with six other Korean teachers who basically taught me how to teach. These women became like sisters to me. We ate lunch together with the students. After school, we often enjoyed one of the many adorable coffee shops Korea has to offer. Dinner was rarely eaten at home alone as eating with others is a key cultural aspect in Korea. The restaurants in Korea are truly something to write home about. To give you a taste, side dishes are unlimited, food is fresh, you ring a bell for service, floor seating keeps you young and there’s no tipping! Weekends were filled with hiking in the mountains, soaking ‘in the buff ’ in public spas, shopping in underground malls and picnicking on the beach.

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as the inherent individualistic nature Americans possess. Now that I’m stateside, I miss trivial things such as Korean private karaoke rooms featuring unbelievably ostentatious furnishings of crushed velvet couches and disco balls and the more important aspect such as automatically being treated as family by my co-workers. I didn’t realize until I was in Korea how lucky I was to have grown up in America. English is my main language. Across the globe, English is the common denominator and thus a powerful advantage. Also, as Americans, we are encouraged to choose our own direction in life, to dream big and jump fearlessly. It took living in one of the most conformist societies to realize how fortunate I am to have been adopted into a culture that allows diversity.

People always say in your 20s you should travel, see the world, meet new people, have crazy experiences; do it while you can. I was fortunate to get such a chance and took it with full speed, never looking

back, and I jumped into a life adventure I’ll never forget. My next venture, combining my fashion design degree and teaching experience, is to run my own sewing studio where I can instruct and help others as well as provide a space for people to create together.

Not until I received the life-altering email did I entertain the idea of visiting South Korea, much less think it was possible to live there. Little did I know, two years later, I would move to South Korea to teach (and later fall in love with) more than 700 Korean students, make friends from all around the world, learn the Korean language and travel to 15 countries. I’ve eaten sushi in Japan, experienced a goldfish market in Hong Kong and lost my passport in Taiwan (I’ll keep that one as a learning experience!). Now, here I am, at Dunn Bros Coffee in Jefferson City, reflecting on how two completely different cultures have created who I am today. JC

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2014 Children’s Guide to

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Recently, the concept of wellness has grown to incorporate much more than physical health.

True wellness emphasizes the whole individual and all facets of the body and mind, including emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, environmental, physical and occupational health.

Jefferson City is filled with resources suited to care for all aspects of children’s wellness. Explore and incorporate the services and activities you see in this guide into your child’s routine, or use it as inspiration to motivate, enrich and ensure optimum health and happiness in 2014 and beyond.

Exploring the seven dimensions of wellness Emotional: Cope with challenges, and share feelings in a productive manner /// Lifesong for Growth and Wellness As a children’s therapist, Erika Barrett sees firsthand how a child’s emotional health impacts every other aspect of his or her life, from school performance to relationships to physical health.

“We try to balance a lot of different aspects of our lives,” Barrett says. “That’s what we do as mental health counselors: help kids and their parents find more of a balance.”

At Lifesong for Growth and Wellness, Barrett sees kids for issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions such as divorce, behavioral issues, eating disorders and trauma. With her youngest clients, Barrett works to teach them about feelings and how to communicate those feelings with words.

Often, parents play a large role in the process.

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experience is by listening, asking questions and trying to get a better understanding of where they’re coming from.”

Barrett sees many children with anxiety that has been noted at home or at school, and she encourages parents to consider how things such as television can cause anxiety in children.

“If there is an event happening in the world, and they’re watching TV, they get scared and don’t understand, which creates anxiety,” Barrett says. “They may not want to go to school because they are afraid something is going to happen. Then being scared at school leads to not eating or having trouble concentrating or becoming depressed. It is all intertwined.”

With counselors specializing in everything from marriage counseling and grief to behavioral issues and weight management, Lifesong’s team of counselors is well trained to support the entire family’s emotional health.

For more information, call 573-644-7909, or visit findyourlifesong.com.

Physical health: Fitness, nutrition /// Howard’s ATA Martial Arts

Intellectual: Educational, career, achievement, career development /// Sylvan Learning Center of Columbia, Jefferson City and Moberly The work going on inside the doors of Sylvan Learning Center is truly life changing. That’s because it can completely alter the course of a child’s future, says Center Director Jill Dudley.

“A lot of the students we see come into our doors and are 100 percent intelligent, fun people who start to give up on school and on themselves when school becomes difficult,” Dudley says. “When we help them see they are smart, it makes all the difference on their perspective and outlook on what they can achieve in the future.”

Sylvan and its team of state-certified teachers help students in kindergarten through college improve their reading, math and writing skills. Students will also find help with study skills, homework and ACT preparation.

Students first complete a skills assessment, allowing instructors to prepare an individualized learning plan for each student that focuses on his or her specific skills gap. Improving skills has another welcome effect: rebuilding the confidence and motivation that can be lost when students struggle.

For added convenience and flexibility, Sylvan’s Jefferson City location is open five days per week, and clients can choose from a variety of payment options.

“With our personalized approach, quality of instructors and passion for helping kids, the programs work, absolutely,” Dudley says. “It is very powerful to see what we see.”

For more information, call 573-815-0999, or visit sylvanlearning.com.

At Howard’s ATA Martial Arts, children aren’t just improving their physical health; they’re also learning life skills such as self-control, confidence, respect, self-awareness and perseverance.

“In this computer and video game era, physical activity has dwindled and is a necessity, but martial arts also incorporates life skills above and beyond what you get in other activities,” says Lori Howard, who co-owns Howard’s with her husband, Rob. As early as 2 years old, children can begin developmentally appropriate martial arts classes teaching basic taekwondo technique.

But children of all ages gain much more than knowledge of martial arts. Cooperation with adults and other children, sharing and following directions are just some of the added benefits. Leadership, discipline, order and respect are other key concepts.

“We teach courtesy and respect from the get go,” Howard says. “We start every class with a bow and by saying, ‘Hello, sir’ or, ‘Hello, ma’am’ and end every class with a courtesy bow to whoever brought us to class and supports us in our martial arts training. That is a big part of the program.”

As students build their martial arts skills, they also build selfconfidence. Howard says they want every student to feel good about themselves when they leave class.

The Howards are also committed to keeping kids safe from bullying, and they regularly conduct programs that help kids learn both the impact that their words can have as well as how to protect themselves from bullying.

“Our seminars will teach your child the dangers of bullying, how to avoid bullying and what to do when bullying becomes violent,” Howard says.

While students train their muscles to grow strong on a flexible schedule that meets their needs, one thing remains consistent: Howard’s ATA students are becoming more confident, disciplined and respectful every step of the way.

For more information, call 573-636-5324, or visit howardsata.com.

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Occupational: Leadership, job-related personal fulfillment /// YMCA Enrichment Courses

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Environmental: Maximize harmony, positive earth impact /// Runge Nature Center Enjoy the natural wonders of Missouri fish, forests and wildlife by strolling through exhibits or hiking nature center trails. Inside the center, you will find an indoor wildlife viewing area, nature library and small gift shop.

Visitors can also explore more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits that lead you through a myriad of Missouri’s natural habitats. Featured in the exhibit are live amphibians and reptiles, hands-on activities and a 3,580-gallon fish aquarium.

This year, Runge Nature Center kicks off its Vitamin N campaign, meaning Vitamin Nature. “The campaign showcases programs to motivate more individuals and families to reconnect with the natural side of things and, in the process, reap the many health benefits and increase their quality of life,” says Becky Matney, naturalist at the Runge Conservation Nature Center.

In the January newsletter, Dr. Mary Brown, a past member of the AAP Board of Directors, explains: “Vitamin N [the health benefits of time spent in nature] should find its place in the list of essential vitamins. If we stress a connection to the natural environment…we can lessen the lifelong effects of a stressful childhood including depression, obesity, behavior problems, drug use and risk-taking behavior.”

Runge Nature Center Discover Nature programs such as the Little Acorn program for children ages 3 to 6 and Conservation Kids’ Club for ages 6 to 12 allow children to connect with nature with an exciting array of ageappropriate opportunities designed to discover and explore the outdoors while providing expert knowledge and hands-on activities. The organization also offers assistance with some nature-related Boy Scout badges.

For more information, call 573-526-5544, or visit mdc.mo.gov/regions/ central/runge-nature-center.

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Since 1949, Missouri YMCA Youth In Government has provided students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and experience democracy. Based on the motto “Democracy Must Be Learned By Each Generation,” YIG is a statewide educational program that involves more than 800 Missouri youth each year in various programs.

Participants of the Missouri YMCA Youth In Government State Convention held each fall at the State Capitol is the culmination of months of preparation by delegations that have been meeting all fall to prepare for the three-day mock government session.

The experience is designed to familiarize students (eighth through 12th grades) with the decision-making process at the state level. Involving student delegates in a model state legislature, judiciary, press corps and lobbying program encourages lifelong responsible citizenship and understanding of political processes.

The Jefferson City Area YMCA, with the YIG state office located in Jefferson City, operates the Missouri YMCA Youth In Government program. Membership in the YMCA is not required to participate in YIG. For more information, call 573-761-9178, or visit moyig.org or Facebook.com/moyig.

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Spiritual: Love, hope, charity, purpose /// Jefferson City Area Young Life Each year, more than 100,000 kids around the world spend a week or a weekend at Young Life camp, where they have an experience that many describe as the “best of their lives.” While at camp, they are able to get away from the pressures of everyday life and have fun with friends and Young Life leaders while hearing the message of God’s love in terms they can understand.

Young Life began with a few simple ideas about sharing the truth of God’s love with adolescents. Since 1941, this nondenominational Christian outreach organization has worked to build and foster strong relationships with high schoolers while introducing them to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Seven decades later, those simple ideas have become time-tested methods for reaching out to middle school, high school and college students in friendship and hope.

This mission is accomplished by providing experiences that are fun, adventurous and life-changing while helping young people develop the skills,

Social health: Communities, families and friends /// Hy-Vee Kids’ Cooking Class One Saturday each month, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitian, Lindsey Koelling, and 15 kids between the ages of 4 and 11 are busy cracking eggs, stirring, dicing and chopping in HyVee’s Club Room. No matter the recipes of the day, everyone plays a role in creating the dish during the two-hour kids’ cooking class.

Homemade noodles, sweet potato casserole, smoothies, calzones and hot cocoa are just a few of the recipes the kids have made since the class began a little more than three years ago.

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assets and attitudes to reach their full potential by working with a team of likeminded individuals, including volunteer leaders, committee members, donors and staff. The organization also embraces kids who often are overlooked: those from economically depressed communities, kids with disabilities and teenage mothers.

Young Life leaders log many hours with kids. Part of this unique and lifelong

“I love cooking with kids; they are so much fun,” Koelling says. “If they cook it, they usually want to taste what they made, which also helps them try new foods.”

Koelling’s goal is to encourage kids to become more involved in cooking by teaching them kitchen basics such as how to measure.

She also wants them to learn how foods look in their original form, like how an orange looks before it is peeled. After each recipe is complete, the kids sample their hard work.

Although not all recipes get a thumbs up from the class, Koelling says they still enjoy the process of preparing the dishes.

Registration opens on the 15th of each month, and the class is $10 per child.

Register by calling 573-893-2505.

relationship is to listen to their stories and learn what’s important to them such as their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks. By placing caring adults alongside kids and believing in the power of presence, kids can begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.

For more information, email jeffcityyl@ gmail.com, or visit Facebook.com/ JCYoungLife.

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5 tips

for healthy teeth for kids

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Visit the dentist by age 1.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a dentist as early as 6 months old and no later than 1 year old.

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Dental health Capital Dentistry for Children A country western theme, complete with a comfy “cowch,” sets the tone for every visit to Capital City Dentistry for Children.

The only board-certified pediatric dentists in Jefferson City know that kids need a little extra attention. They also know how to put them at ease and have been specially trained to take care of kids from their first tooth until they go off to college.

“Our mission is to provide the finest quality dental care in a safe, caring and fun environment for each child,” says Dr. Greg Stine, one of three pediatric dentists at Capital City Dentistry.

“We are very devoted to making sure every child has a positive experience during their visit.”

And the “Prize Palace” often ensures that even the youngest patients leave with a smile. After earning tokens for good behavior throughout their visit, kids cash in their coins in one of six vending machines filled with everything from bouncy balls to toy animals, which gives them something to look forward to throughout the visit.

Such kid-friendly practices put kids at ease, whether they’re seeing Dr. Stine, Dr. Robert Coyle or Dr. Maice Scott for a routine cleaning or for a more complex issue. Each member of the Capital City Dentistry team is committed to taking the time to make each child feel comfortable and safe in the office.

“Because of the specialty training of our doctors, children are our livelihood,” Stine says. “The sooner we can start a positive relationship, the better.” JC For more information, call 573-634-1990, or visit capitaldentistryforchildren.com.

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Remember that baby teeth, though temporary, are still important.

Help children brush twice each day, and aim to floss at least three times each week.

Protect children’s teeth by avoiding sugar-filled juice and gummy vitamins or fruit snacks that can get stuck in crevices.

Aim to wean children from bottles and transition to cups between 12 and 14 months.

Discourage thumb sucking and the use of pacifiers by the age of 3. This habit, over a prolonged period of time, can affect the way a child’s teeth bite together as well as the growth of the jaw and bones that support the teeth.

February is National lth Dental Hea Month!

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book review

Plant Power

Review of Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

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B y M a t t h ew K u j a t h A good friend of mine introduced me to this book. Like me, his doctor recommended he start taking cholesterol medication. The research on keeping a healthy cholesterol level is extensive and well documented. In the United States, more than half a million people die every year of coronary artery disease, and more than three times that many suffer known heart attacks. Additionally, statistics show that nearly 3 million more have silent heart attacks. Research has found family history to be a key indicator to an individual’s risk of heart disease. In short, if your family has a history of heart disease, history has a tendency to repeat itself.

Now that I’ve reached the age of 40, I’ve started to realize that I’m mortal. In fact, it might be a good idea for me to take care of my body. In the past, I’ve tried more than a few diets in an effort to lose a few pounds here and there. Somehow, I kept finding those same pounds again.

In Esselstyn’s book, he states that the United States spends more than $250 billion a year

on heart disease. But the truly shocking statistic is that nearly all of that money is devoted to the treatment of symptoms. The problem with this approach is that the damage to the heart is already done — and that’s assuming the heart attack doesn’t kill you first. Esselstyn explains that through diet you not only can prevent heart disease, but you can also reverse the dangerous blockage that might have already occurred in your arteries.

The simple rules of the diet are: 1. You cannot eat anything with a mother or a face, which means no meat, poultry or fish.

2. No dairy products.

3. No oil of any kind (including olive oil).

4. Generally, no nuts of any kind or avocados.

Now I understand I have just lost the interest of most of the readers. This is more of a lifestyle change than a diet. And because of this, half of the book is devoted to recipes and suggestions for meals and snacks. I’ve found that cooking with fresh vegetables puts much more flavor in my meals. I can also say that the best parts of this lifestyle change are the en-

ergy boost and youthful, healthy feeling that comes with it.

Oh, and I almost forgot; one side effect of this diet is that your body naturally trims down. The author says you will even get back to your high school weight over time. I recommend that everyone read this book. If nothing else, you’ll better understand how what you eat affects your overall health. JC ➝ Matthew Kujath has worked in the insurance industry for the past 17 years and is the director of sales for the personal lines division and select business unit for Winter Dent & Co.

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the dish

Beet Red

JC Health Foods has a s, itamin variety of v duce organic pro and more!

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JC Health Foods’ Deep Rooted fresh organic juice

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From left: Deep Rooted, Luck of the Irish and Straight-Up Carrot

I love coffee. It might be crazy, but I’ll often have a fresh cup even at 6 in the evening.

However, change is good. So in search of an energy alternative, I headed to JC Health Foods Store to experience our only local juicing hub.

As a juicing rookie, I asked Jordan Fallon, the owner’s son, which drink he recommended for energy to substitute my coffee fix. He suggested their Deep Rooted juice packed with vitamins and minerals from seven carrots, two beets, two handfuls of spinach and two tablespoons of sliced ginger. Initially, the ginger attracted my interest, but after I tasted it, the earthy, smooth flavor of the carrots really stood out. It had a watery consistency and a gorgeous bright red color thanks to the beets.

Beets, by the way, are an excellent source of magnesium. I was unaware, as I’m guessing most people are, that at least 80 percent of Americans have a magnesium deficiency, according to Jim Fallon, the owner. That’s surprising considering how important it is for our bodies. Among other health benefits, magnesium is a blood purifier and increases our level of nitric oxide, which helps improve our memory, immune system and sleep quality. For some, magnesium can even lower blood pressure.

As I sipped on my Deep Rooted juice, I felt good about putting all these healthy things in my body. Throughout the day, I noticed that I felt alert and productive, and I’m definitely open to trying a juice in place of coffee on those days I need to channel my inner Superwoman.

Jim and Jordan’s knowledge about natural foods and being proactive about health was inspiring. Next time I’m at JC Health Foods, I want to try one of their nutritious smoothies with a bit of protein. Really, I just want to try them all! And for all of you die-hard coffee fans out there, Jordan, just 18 years old, happens to roast his own beans here in Jefferson City.

Impressive, right? JC

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delicious All Things

From the hometown favorite to the cook across the pond, your next great recipe is closer than you think. Here are five seriously delicious food blogs to follow in 2014.

B y K a t r i n a T a u c h en

It doesn’t take much to start a blog. Maybe it’s an idea.

Maybe it’s a passion. Maybe it’s long days and too little to do. Plenty of sites offer blog services for free, and the process is generally simple enough for even the least tech-savvy folks in the bunch. According to the Nielson Co., more than 180 million blogs exist on the Internet today, but most lay dormant for months at a time, and few make it past the first year. So it doesn’t take a lot to start a blog. But it does take something special to keep one going.

When it comes to food blogs specifically, the interwebs are crawling with amazing talent, delicious recipes and beautiful photos, and we’ve assembled a list of our favorites, many of which I’ve come to love through my own food-blogging journey. From a hometown baker to a budget-conscious gourmet to an L.A. videographer-turnedfoodie, your next great recipe is just a click away.

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Cilantro Lime Popcorn

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Photo by Cassie Laemmli

Strawberry Tarts with Lemon Zest

Bake Your Day bakeyourday.net Jefferson City local Cassie Laemmli turned a love for food and gathering in the kitchen into a website filled with approachable recipes, delectable photos and enough inspiration to get anyone cooking. Laemmli focuses on living well, particularly through the food she creates. Her dishes run the gamut from healthful snacks and vegetarian meals (the balsamic Greek veggie bowl and quick Israeli couscous salad are two of my favorites) to creative spins on favorite desserts (think cinnamon maple toffee monster cookies). All things in moderation, right?

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Cilantro Lime Popcorn This buttery, stovetop-popped popcorn adds a Tex-Mex twist of cilantro, lime and salt. (Serves 2 to 4) Ingred ients • 4 cups popped popcorn • 2 tablespoons butter, melted • sea salt and olive oil • 1 tablespoon lime juice (1 lime) • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Dir e ct io ns For stove-popping: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. (I use grapeseed; you can use canola, vegetable, etc., but just not olive oil because it burns easily.)

Add a few popcorn kernels, cover the pan and let it heat up. When one kernel pops, add 1/3 cup of uncooked popcorn kernels and cover the pan. Shake the pan a little to spread the kernels into an even layer. Let the kernels pop for several minutes until the pan is full and the popping slows down; shake the pan often.

Remove from heat and transfer popcorn to a large bowl.

While the popcorn pops, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Add the lime juice and cilantro, and stir well. Remove from heat. Add the popcorn to a large bowl, and pour on half of the butter/lime/cilantro mixture and shake to distribute. Repeat with the rest of the butter mixture. Add the salt and shake again until well mixed.

Splash of Something | splashofsomething.com

RE CIPE

When I started blogging back in 2010, I was a recent college graduate with a newfound zeal for cooking and probably too much time on my hands. After four years of undergrad followed by a year and a half of grad school at the University of Missouri, I’d grown pretty comfortable with life lived on deadlines amidst piles of books and writing assignments. Without college, my computer was all too silent, and I needed a new creative outlet. Besides, I was watching way too much TV. So I decided food blogging would be a fun experiment, and more than three years later, Splash of Something is a labor of love that just won’t quit. In addition to the goings-on of our family and a DIY project here and there, the site largely focuses on the happenings of our kitchen, which includes plenty of pasta, loads of breakfast and far too many cookies.

Easier to make than it looks, this bright and zingy dessert is as pretty as it is delicious. (Adapted from Martha Stewart | Serves 4 to 6)

Strawberry Tarts with Lemon Zest

D ire cti on s Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. To make the crust, put the flour, butter, ⅓ sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse for about a minute, until moist crumbs form. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom, or divide it evenly among four 4-inch tartlette pans.

Press the dough evenly into the pans and up the sides (you can dip your fingers in flour beforehand to keep them from sticking).

Press the dough firmly into place, and freeze the crusts for about 15 minutes, until firm.

Use a fork to prick the crusts all over. Then bake them until golden, about 18 to 23 minutes for tartlettes, 25 to 30 minutes for one large tart.

Check on the crusts occasionally during baking, and press them down gently with a spoon if they puff up. Cool completely.

To make the filling, mix together the cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until smooth. Add the lemon zest and vanilla, and mix to combine. Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of the baked crusts (still in the tartlette pans).

Then, starting from the outside edge, arrange the strawberries, stem side down, in tight circles on top of the cream cheese.

Heat the apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until liquid. Gently brush the strawberries with preserves, and let them set for at least 20 minutes. Chill the tartlettes in their pans for at least 1 hour.

Remove them from pans just before serving.

Ingre die nt s For the crust: • 1 ¼ cups allpurpose flour • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces • 31 cup sugar • ¼ teaspoon salt F or the fill ing • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened • ¼ cup sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • zest of 1 small lemon (or ½ large lemon) • 1 ½ to 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and cut in half • ¼ cup apricot preserves

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Golden Ale Vegetarian Chili

Cannelle et Vanille cannellevanille.com

Photo by Nick Livermore

Frugal Feeding | frugalfeeding.com Nick Livermore, the face behind the budget-friendly blog Frugal Feeding, is a blogger from across the pond who takes a cost-effective and seasonal approach to the food he prepares. “This blog isn’t about eating as cheaply as possible,” he says on the about section of his site. “It’s about eating good, well-sourced food as economically as possible.” In addition to a detailed recipe box filled with numerous categories and dishes, Frugal Feeding features a page of “Frugal Tips,” with advice for cutting costs without sacrificing quality, flavor or interest.

Di re ctio ns Gently fry your chilies, onions, peppers and garlic in oil for around 10 minutes; set aside the water used to soak the chilies. Add the cumin and bay leaves, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour in the chili water you set aside followed by the ale, chocolate, tomatoes, tomato purée and lentils. Cook for 1 hour to thicken before adding the kidney beans, chickpeas and salt. Serve with rice or flatbread.

More Foodie Inspiration

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Cannelle et Vanille is a beautiful site, even before you delve into the recipes and writing.

Although now a published cookbook author (Small Plates and Sweet Treats, published in October 2012), Basque ex-pat Aran Goyoaga, the food stylist, writer and photographer behind Cannelle et Vanille, continues to use the blog as a journal of sorts, where she documents her work, travels and recipes (all of which are gluten free). There’s a sweet, nostalgic feel to every dish on Cannelle et Vanille, and each photograph is as carefully styled as the cuisine it features.

Goyoaga also periodically teaches food styling and photography workshops around the country and in Europe (details available on the site).

R E CIPE

Golden Ale Vegetarian Chili With lentils, bay leaves and golden ale, you won’t miss the meat in this cold-weather favorite. (Serves 4) Ingred i ents • 15 dried red chilies, soaked overnight and roughly chopped • 3 onions, roughly chopped • 2 green peppers, roughly chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, mashed • 3 tablespoons oil • 4 bay leaves • 3 teaspoons cumin, freshly ground • 1 500-milileter bottle of golden or pale ale • 20 grams dark chocolate • 2 tins of plum or chopped tomatoes • 1 teaspoon tomato puree • a generous handful of red lentils • 1 tin of kidney beans • 1 tin of chickpeas • 1 teaspoon of salt

Joy the Baker | joythebaker.com Sprouted Kitchen | sproutedkitchen.com Good Beer Hunting | goodbeerhunting.com The Forest Feast | theforestfeast.com Savory Simple | savorysimple.net Pioneer Woman | thepioneerwoman.com

The Kitchy Kitchen thekitchykitchen.com Like most favorite food blogs, The Kitchy Kitchen regularly delivers delicious recipes and fun photos, but what really sets this site apart are its truly mouthwatering videos. In addition to doing food writing and photography, The Kitchy Kitchen creator Claire Thomas works as a commercial director in L.A., and her professional skillset often comes into play on the blog. Thomas also hosts a series of short videos entitled “10 Second Living” in which she demonstrates various recipes and cooking techniques, and her first cookbook is due out in summer 2014. JC

With the demise of Google Reader last year, thousands of dedicated blog readers went in search of a new means of digesting their daily dose of online commentary. Still in search of a blog reader where you can collect your faves?

Here are a few options: Feedly | feedly.com Digg Reader | diggreader.com News Blur | newsblur.com LinkedIn Pulse | pulse.me

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The decorative and handmade pottery of Ann Grotjan

Natural Connections B y F a y e Z u mw a l t | P h o t o s b y L l o y d G r o t j a n

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Ann Grotjan has found a way to live her life doing the kind of art she loves, surrounded by the people she loves and the nature they all love.

But the talented potter and sculptor didn’t start her art career working in clay.

She had been advised to study commercial art if she wanted to make any money at her craft. Her passion, however, wasn’t creating graphic art; it was in the sculpture and pottery classes required by her college degree that she found she really loved 3-D work.

After Grotjan’s father passed away, she decided she should live her life doing what she

loved, whether she made any money or not, and decided to change her major to sculpture and pottery.

I r o n i c a l ly, Grotjan’s first art job was doing commercial art at the Missouri Department of Conservation Education Section.

During the eight or nine years she was there, she did black-and-white poster layouts. She liked the conservation subject matter, if not for the medium. The position served to enhance the love and appreciation of nature that was already a part of her. Concurrently, she and her husband, photographer and mu-

sician Lloyd Grotjan, were building a studio for her about a half mile from their home in rural California, Mo. Grotjan began building sculptures and production types of pottery full time. Production pottery is a term used most for throwing on the wheel. It includes pieces for everyday use, for example, in the kitchen or the garden. All of Grotjan’s kitchen pieces are functional, lead free, microwave and dishwasher safe and include tableware and cookware. She also creates a line of garden pottery that includes planters, herb tags, bird feeders and bird baths.

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T h e m a j o r i t y of Grotjan’s pottery conveys her love, respect and reverence for nature including birds, frogs, dragon flies and trees. Nature is well integrated into other aspects of her life as well. Her hobbies include bird watching, hiking, camping, canoeing and gardening, which includes an array of vegetables and native plants.

Grotjan also enjoys art and sculpture pottery, both of which are made for aesthetic enjoyment rather than practical use. Although

and production pottery to create functional pieces that incorporate sculpting. One favorite is a wheel-thrown piece that she sculpted to form a water lily. Another favorite is a covered box for which the lid is a turtle shell.

This sculpting, as well as carving or piercing on the surface, distinguishes Grotjan’s work from other pottery. Although she has worked in several mediums, she currently favors stoneware clay for its durability, which allows her to work with it on the wheel or as sculpture.

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they were born and often sell their own art at shows they attend with their mother, also share a love and respect for nature. Lloyd’s nature photographs and original music serve as tributes to the natural world and are displayed together with his wife’s work at Full Spectrum Photo and Audio at 218 E. High St. in downtown Jefferson City.

Ann Grotjan invites guests who are interested in visiting her studio and gallery in California to call ahead for directions and to

she enjoys sculpting the most, the work requires her to sell it at higher prices because

who have spent time in the studio since

G r o tj a n ’ s h u s b a n d , Lloyd, and their two children, Savannah, 13, and Sonya, 6,

arrange a time. You can also view her work by visiting her website, awenaturel.com. JC

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Change Your Life

in a day!

Rapid Resolution Therapy: How does it work?

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Many are familiar with traditional therapy, characterized by recurrent therapy sessions lasting an average of 45 minutes each. Now mid-Missouri is home to two of a handful of clinicians throughout the state who are certified to provide a different method of therapy: Rapid Resolution Therapy.

RRT is a gentle, respectful and compassionate method of treatment that was founded and developed by Dr. Jon Connelly. Initially developed to treat trauma, the therapy has been tailored to help patients deal with a variety of issues, from anxiety, panic attacks and trauma to depression, grief and stress-related medical problems.

“Cognitive behavioral and solution-oriented therapeutic approaches ignore the ongoing influence of past events on current problems,” says Deborah Middleton, a therapist at Lifesong for Growth and Wellness. “Rapid Resolution Therapy shortcuts traditional therapy by working with all facets of the mind, both the intellectual and the emotional. It is absolutely the quickest, most efficient, life-changing approach to psychological healing.”

“Rapid Resolution Therapy shortcuts traditional therapy by working with all facets of the mind, both the intellectual and the emotional.” — Deborah Middleton, Lifesong for Growth and Wellness A lt h o u g h o t h e r methods of therapy are time oriented, RRT is task oriented. Instead of many hourly appointments over weeks, months or sometimes years, an RRT appointment lasts until the symptoms and root cause of the problems are eliminated. According to Middleton, RRT dramatically reduces treatment time because the work is done at such a deep level while engaging both the conscious and subconscious parts of the mind. Traumatic memories can often be cleared in as little as one to three sessions.

RRT is also unique because it doesn’t force patients to emotionally re-experience or relive painful events. First, hypnosis puts patients in a relaxed state. They are then able to stay emotionally present while describing the factual details of the event.

“The power in this method of therapy lies in its ability to influence all parts of the mind so that the mind works in the way that is desired,” Middleton says. “Patients report an immediate difference: a feeling of peace, strength and energy. Immediately after the session, you will feel calm and relaxed.”

F o l l o w i ng a n RRT session, Middleton says patients begin to notice subtle changes in attitude, choices and overall well-being. They also have a greater sense of control in their lives. Some patients choose to continue with traditional counseling following RRT to stay focused on healthy lifestyle patterns.

As a practitioner of RRT, Middleton has seen many patients experience success. She has helped those with panic attacks and anxiety gain control of their lives, assisted patients through traumas that have resulted in depression and helped individuals lose weight by focusing on living a healthy lifestyle.

“Most people come to sessions due to being stuck and understand that events from the past or irrational worries about the future are causing them to not enjoy life in the here and now,” Middleton says. “Clients actually tell me they had fun and are happy that it was not a painful experience but calming, exciting and joyful to finally be unstuck. They report it is the most relaxing, calming experience they have ever experienced.” JC Jefferson City Magazine | 81

Need for Speed Jefferson City businessman Reid Millard finds solace from thrills on the fast track.

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OK, let’s see a show of hands. How many of you can say you’ve beaten Tiger Woods in a round of golf or LeBron James in a game of one-onone? Hm, I see. How about beating Tom Brady in a passing competition? Michael Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly?

I’m not seeing many hands. What about beating Carl Edwards in a race? That’s what I thought. Well, we have one in our midst, Reid Millard. His hand is raised — or at least it should be.

D o nne l l s o n , I o w a , 2007: “The last time I raced Carl, I beat him (in a dirt track race),” Millard says. “Well, I came in ahead of him, anyway. I won the heat race, and he was in the heat race with me, and then I came in ahead of him in the main race. We must have had a good car that day.”

Beating Carl Edwards: You would think that would be Millard’s top racing highlight.

But when he was asked about highlight No. 1, that wasn’t it. And no, he’s never beaten Jimmie Johnson.

Brunswick, Ga., 2005: “It’s a five-eighths [mile] track,” says Millard, 54, who’s been dirt track racing since 2000. “There were 38 cars in the feature. Thirty-four really belonged in the race, and there were probably four of us who really shouldn’t have been there. But we hit a speed of 174 down the back straightaway.

That’s fast.

“Normal speeds in this area are around 100 mph, just because they’re smaller tracks,” he continues. “Our cars have as much horsepower as a NASCAR race car, but they weigh 1,000 pounds less, so we can get up to speed a lot quicker on a smaller track. When the car is working well and you can move forward in a race, it’s a lot of fun.”

Not all of it has been fun, however. LaMonte, Mo., 2004.

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From left: Driver Reid Millard, along with his team of mechanics and pit crew: Chet Mackney, Mark Crump, Reid Millard, Chris Carter, Tucker Cox, Gordon Wilson, Chris Cox and Mike Crump. Not pictured: Renee Reuter.

“The accident started out down to the left of me,” Millard says. “The car beside me turned a car around down on the inside, and it turned it around and came back at me. When I hit it, I was in full throttle in turn 3, and it just ejected me [while still in his car] out over the track and upside down and down over the side.

I flipped a couple times, it crushed the top down, and I just sat and waited my turn for them to get me out.”

Millard suffered a fractured back.

“There was some incredible pain,” he says.

“When you’re in that position, you just have to calm yourself down because you get so excited.

You’ve just got to breathe easy and focus your mind on other stuff until you get out of there.

I can’t remember what I was thinking about; I know I was just trying not to think about how bad I was hurt.”

He was Life Flighted by helicopter to St. Luke’s in Kansas City, the start of a three-anda-half-month recovery. Millard was 49 at the time, so was enough enough? Nope.

“I wasn’t going to quit,” he says. “If you’re playing football, and you get hurt, you keep playing. That’s all. It’s going to happen; it’s part of racing.”

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M i l l a r d g r ew u p in Brilliant, Ohio, on the eastern edge of the state, close to Pittsburgh and Wheeling, W.Va. “I grew up around dirt track racing in the Ohio Valley,” he says.

“Dirt track racing was a huge sport. Being close to Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh International Motor Speedway and so many others...they were all up and down the Valley.”

After attending Wheeling Jesuit University, Millard earned his degree in mortuary science from Commonwealth College of Sciences in Houston in 1981, graduating at the top of his class, before moving to Jefferson City in 1990 and purchasing Houser Funeral Services. He now owns eight funeral homes around Missouri, including the now Houser-Millard Chapel in Jefferson City.

He does what most of us wouldn’t want to do.

“It can be tough sometimes,” Millard says.

“The young people, that’s when it’s really tough. That’s why I took up racing. I needed an outlet of energy, so to speak, to get away. A lot of people golf or fish; I love racing.”

Millard actually started in 1990 by sponsoring Vic Bentlage and Crump Racing before he began racing 10 years later. He races between 30 and 50 races a year, starting

with a swing through Florida, Alabama and Georgia in February.

“I really enjoy the camaraderie of the other drivers and their families,” Millard says.

“We have a great time and enjoy the fans. All the different tracks we go to and all the people you meet, it’s just a lot of fun. I really enjoy the competition. It’s just like anything else; when your golf game’s good, it’s a lot of fun. Racing is the same way. We’re going against guys who race 130 races a year. That’s their livelihood.

But we’ve finished well in a lot of those races.

“I like NASCAR, but I like dirt racing even more,” he continues. “I think the competition is different. ... We’re not allowed to have spotters, we don’t have mirrors, we don’t have radios. So you’re on your own out there.”

That’s not to say he’s alone. Millard’s mechanics and pit crew include Mike Crump, Mark Crump, Chet Mackney, Gordon Wilson, Chris Carter and Chris Cox. “Those guys take care of things, and they do a great job,” Millard says. “In order to finish the race, you have to have a good car. In order to win the race, you have to finish the race. Those guys are a real part of the recipe that makes a difference for our team. … We’re able to compete pretty well because our car stays together.”

M i l l a r d i s a l s o a fixture on the local sports scene and is seen frequently at high school and college events. He was instrumental in founding the Blue Tiger Quarterback Club to help Lincoln University.

“My goal is to try and get a better working relationship between the community and Lincoln’s sports programs,” says Millard, who was also a driving force behind the school’s new state-of-the-art weight room. “And I think we’ve done that.”

We’ll end with this: We’ve all had to deal with the death of a loved one and know how painful that process can be. Millard is surrounded by this sadness and pain on a daily basis, 24-7, 365 days a year. But he’s cultivated an outlook we should all embrace.

“In every person’s life, every day is a gift,” Millard says. “You should take the time to enjoy the things you like to enjoy and spend time with the people you like to spend the time with, people who care about you, because life’s just too short.” JC

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City Magazine fashion stylist Eric Luebbert provides a forecast of this season's most flattering trends.

I am invited as a guest to attend my goddaughter’s debutante ball. There are many events that weekend, mostly formal. Some are black tie, and some black tie optional. Your tips would take the worry out of what to wear, and I could happily enjoy the weekend’s events and all their glory with confidence.

Black tie is a dress code for formal evening events. Its primary component for men is the dinner jacket. The jacket and matching trousers are typically called a tuxedo in the United States and Canada and a smoking jacket on the European continent. Black tie is today worn at a wide variety of functions, and the corresponding female attire can range from a short cocktail dress to a long gown, depending on fashion, local custom and the hour at which the function takes place. Even if it’s optional, you should wear an evening gown.

For women, black tie optional means wearing either a formal gown (full length) or a cocktail dress. If you are going with a date, and he is wearing a tuxedo, you should wear the gown; if he is wearing a dress suit, try the cocktail dress. Choose a dress that suits your event, but choose one that makes you feel beautiful, is comfortable and accentuates your body. This season trends such as lace, ruffles, velvet, fur, feathers and peek-a-boo panels will provide you with many options to help you choose the perfect dress or gown. If those hot

trends intimidate you, go classic. A full-length LBD (little black dress) or navy will take you everywhere. Pop it with fabulous accessories.

A fur vest or wrap, killer shoes, a fashionable clutch (handbag) and a few diamonds, pearls or gold will never let you down.

Oversized ruffles are chic and retooled on the runways for evening. Whether they’re framing the face or spiraling off the hips, architectural ruffles build the foundation of a dramatic evening look. These stiff, austere waves are more modern than the floppier furls of past seasons, which makes the feminine detail feel new again. Ruffles and lace act as their own accessory, so there’s no need to overdo your jewels. If they’re snaking around your neck or cascading down your shoulder, pull your hair back in a sleek style so it doesn’t interfere. The new peek-a-boo panel trend, while adventurous, lets you reveal your flat abs and toned thighs. Thanks to strategically placed windows, it offers suggestive glimpses of skin while still keeping you fully clothed.

It’s an illusionist approach that’s unique and special, very now and very wow.

Have A Style Question for Eric?

Ask Eric your style questions, arrange a closet rehab, book a special event, wardrobe reinvention or discuss individualized speciality shopping by contacting him at eric@jeffesoncitymag.com or 314-660-4148.

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Jade Black Label, Matte Jersey Short Blue Dress, Calena’s Fashions, $259.99.

Now for you ladies who insist on wearing those black traditional palazzo pants and a wrap blouse for special events, which by the way, I’m not a fan of. You’re in luck this season.

On the runway, clean, modern, retailored, anklelength pants done in satin and silk paired with a nice heal and a flouncy top, tunic or perhaps a structured jacket and blouse can look very elegant, discreet and chic — call it quiet elegance. I hope these tips help you!

Yours in style,

Jefferson City native Eric Luebbert has been a wardrobe and fashion stylist for more than two decades and is the style expert on KRCG-TV13 Sunrise Style. Visit jeffersoncitymag.com for more expert style advice.

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Formal Affair Flattering eveningwear trends for 2014

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LBD Clockwise from top left: Jade Couture Floor-Length Matte Jersey Gown in New Red, Calena’s Fashions, $389.99; Jade

by Jasmine Cobalt Blue Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Overlay, Calena’s Fashions, $369; (The majority of Jade dresses can be ordered is sizes 0 to 30 and knee length, tea or floor length). Adrianna Papell Crepe Cut-Out Gown, Saffees, $199; BCBG Max Azria Veronika Color-Blocked Tunic, Dillard’s, $158; Michael Kors, Daria Pleated Clutch, Dillard’s, $198; Pelle Moda Kiri Black Pointed-Toe Pumps, Dillard’s, $185; Jimmy Choo, Capri Glitter Cap-Toe Pumps, Saks.com, $695; Calvin Klein Victoria Platform Sandals, Dillard’s, $129; Sterling Silver Diamond Earrings (26 CTW), Kas A Designs, $625; Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Be Free and Live It Up, Catherine Crum the Salon, $18; Diamond Tuxedo Collection, Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts, Rentals Starting at $79.95; Cremieux Dotted Bow Tie, Dillard’s, $39.50

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off

1. Annette McDonald, Jane McKim, Andrew and Bob McDonald 2. Austin Craddock and Trey Cunningham 3. Bruce and Cathy Wylie 4. Danielle Harber and Kirk Stafford 5. David and Kay Mehmert 6. Jack and Lisa Eastman 7. Jana Salmons and Angela Stockman 8. Karen and Mark Brayer and Bob Fennewald 9. Debby Clausen, Ann and Bruce Bax, Dave and Connie Vaughan. Photos by Kristina Stafford.

Mayor’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

1. Annie Donavan, Nathan Raymer, Donald Hopkins, Elizabeth Troutwine, Jared Kempker and Mercedes Durham 2. Helias High School Choir 3. Gorgon, Katie and Amber Gray 4. Dawn Plaster, Alexis, Robyn and Landon Williams 5. Mr. and Ms. Claus with the Salvation Army 6. Kim and Edgar Dominquez. Photos by Kristina Stafford.

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Downtown Living Windows

1. Adam and Emily Hannahford 2. Erin Gieck, Tiaunna Warren, Jennifer Wyms and Tina Cole 3. Karen and Orio Shroyer 4. Melle and Doug Richardson 5. Mike Michelson 6. Taylor LePage, Brooklyn Propes and Areille Guitard 7. Valda and Ed Stroesser 8. Wesley United Methodist Church. Photos by Kristina Stafford.

Dreams to Reality Masquerade Ball

1. Brad and Jill Dobbs 2. Candi Hagler, Amy and April Sommers, Joann Jarvis 3. Connie M., Susan Green, Dawn Kirchner and Linda Thompson 4. Dawn Sruttman and Marianne Jones 5. Eric Coil, Kas Jacquot, Shelley and Randy Eiken 6. Erin Angerer, Heather Tanner and Jennifer Harrison 7. Jessica Ash-Schulte and Becky Ash 8. Melissa Wolfe, Jennifer Heimericks and Molly Helmig 9. Paula Willmarth, Gus Wagner and Farrah Fite 10. Heather Tanner, Tina Hargis, Erin Angerer, April Sommers and Shelley Byrd. Photos by Kristina Stafford.

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Capitol City Cinema Screening of The Magic of Heineken

1. Cindy Forck, Kit Fruedenberg and Jayne Dunkman 2. Brenda and Joe Scheppers, Roger and Anita Randolph 3. Kit Meyer and Brandy Bryant 4. Rodger Dudenhoeffer and Andy Fechtel 5. Jami Wade and Rob Crouse 6. Lou Ann and Dr. Ken Rowan. Photos by Tami Turner.

Call & Gentry Law Group Open House

1. Craig, Sara, Connor and T.J. Clime 2. Ethel Bruning, Sheila Schill, Felicia Anunoby and Jason Call 3. Ken Adamson, Gaylin Carver and Sara Michael 4. Leslie Jeffries, Laura Munsterman and Susan Draffen 5. Anji Gandhi and Tim VanRonzelen 6. Jim Vossen, Matt Alsager, Chris Schrimp, Chip Gentry, Leslie Tanner and Blake Markus 7. Pam Gentry, Kellene Feddersen and Shelley Meyer. Photos by Kate Morrow.

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CRMC Board of Governors Annual Meeting and Dinner

1. Cyndy Schnieders, Dr. Jeff and Karen Ehmke and Janet Weckenborg 2. Carrie Carroll, Ken and Kelsey Hussey 3. Dr. John Falzone, Linda and Dr. James Ennis and Sue Falzone 4. Debra and Cotton Walker 5. Ashley and Ryan Freeman, Amy Freeman, Beth and Bill Plank 6. Dr. Stephan and Sarah Whitt 7. Anne Lock, Dr. Jeff and Carol Sanders 8. Mike Bates and Mayor Eric Struemph 9. Jack Pletz and Ed Farnsworth 10. Cyndy Schnieders and Amy Berendzen 11. Dr. Lisa Kolb and Dr. James Ennis. Photos by Amy Berendzen.

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2013/2014 City's best directory BEST PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR 1st Place: Riley GM 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com

2nd Place: River City Florist, 212 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3737, rivercityflorist.net

BEST PLACE FOR FRIENDLY BANKING 1st Place: Central Bank, 238 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-1111, centralbank.net

2nd Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com

BEST PLACE TO BUY SHOES 1st Place: American Shoe, 221 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8313, americanshoeinc.com 2nd Place: Shoe Carnival, 3535 Missouri Blvd., No. 115, Jefferson City, 573-659-0620, shoecarnival.com

BEST PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR 1 Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com st

OUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE BEST FOOD, SHOPS, BARS, PEOPLE AND FUN JEFFERSON CITY HAS TO OFFER! SHOPPING/SERVICES

2nd Place: Riley GM 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com

BEST PLACE TO CATCH LIVE MUSIC 1st Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-893-2800, themissionjc.com

2nd Place: Prison Brews 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com

BEST BANQUET FACILITY

BEST PLACE FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES/SPA SERVICES

1st Place: G2 Gallery. 102 E. High St. No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-286-1152, g2gallery.net 2nd Place: Capital Event Center, 623 Ohio St., Jefferson City, 573-635-5882, capitaleventcenter.com

BEST BEER SELECTION

1st Place: JCMG Laser & Vein Center, 2511 W. Edgewood, Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-761-LASR (5277), jcmglaser.com 2nd Place: Riversong Spa and Salon, 109 W. Ashley, Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com

BEST PLACE FOR FINE JEWELRY 1 Place: Kas A. Designs, 308 W. Dunklin, Jefferson City, 573-634-8198, kasadesigns.com st

J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub. With more than 28 beers on tap, 30-plus TV screens and fast service, locally owned J. Pfenny’s provides a great sports-bar atmosphere for the entire family. This repeat City’s Best winner, which hosts a large bar and an impressive saltwater fish tank, also offers specialty frozen drinks on its new deck. 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-6449999, facebook.com/ pfennys-sports-grill-pub.

2nd Place: Prison Brews 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com

2nd Place: The Blue Diamond, 1803 Missouri Blvd., Ste. A, Jefferson City, 573-634-4241, thebluediamond.com

BEST FLORIST

Family owned for 123 years, Busch’s Florist delivers everything from basket arrangements and balloons to exotic plants and garden statuaries, both locally and nationwide. Today, as in the past, the business guarantees that every order is fresh, on time and meets or exceeds customers’ expectations. 620 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-636-7113, buschsflorist.com

2nd Place: Jefferson Bank 700 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0800, jefferson-bank.com

BEST GROCERY STORE

1st Place: Hy-Vee 3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City,573-893-2505, hy-vee.com 2nd Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com

BEST HAIR SALON

The Loft Hair Design Studio, with its flat-screen TVs and flashy artwork, provides an edgy, modern background for its full line of hair, facial and body services, including the new Novalash eyelash extensions. 3405 W. Truman Blvd., No. 100, Jefferson City, 573-634-3007, theloftjc.com.

2nd Place: Artistic Vision Hair Designers, 3121 Emerald Lane, Suite 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-0086, artisticvisionsalon.com

BEST HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE 1st Place: Lowe’s, 3441 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-2400, lowes.com 2nd Place: Westlake Ace Hardware, 2305 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-2189, acehardware.com

BEST HEATING & A/C COMPANY 1st Place: Stieferman Heating, 3526 Rock Ridge Road, Jefferson City, 573-635-3547, lennoxdealer.com/ stiefermanheating 2nd Place: Aire Serv of Central Missouri, 2521 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4490, centralmissouri.aireserv.com

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS STORE 1st Place: JC Mattress, 4725 Horner Road, Jefferson City, 573-893-8361, jcmattressonline.com

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2013/2014 City's best directory BEST PLACE FOR SINGLES TO MEET 2 Place: The Schaefer House 618 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com nd

BEST LOCAL GOLF COURSE 1st Place: Oak Hills Golf Center, 932 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-6532, jeffcitymo.org/oakhillsgolfcenter.html 2nd Place: Jefferson City Country Club, 516 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-3306, jeffersoncitycountryclub.com

BEST PLACE FOR MEN’S CLOTHING 1st Place: Dillard’s, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4497, dillards.com

BEST BAR 1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, facebook.com/Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub 2nd Place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955, bonesinthealley.com

BEST THEATER COMPANY 1st Place: The Little Theatre, 1005 Chestnut St., Jefferson City, 573-681-9400, tltjc.org 2nd Place: Scene One Theatre, 121 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6713, sceneonetheatre.com

BEST PLACE FOR UNIQUE GIFTS 2nd Place: Samuel’s Tuxedos 236 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com

BEST NURSERY/GARDEN/ LANDSCAPING

1st Place: Southbank. 110 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-659-GIFT (4438), southbankgifts.com 2nd Place: Initially Yours, 409 W. Miller St., Suite E, Jefferson City, 573-556-8293, facebook.com/initiallyyoursjcmo

BEST WINE SELECTION

1st Place: Longfellow’s Garden Center, 12007 Lookout Trail, Centertown, 573-584-9611, longfellowsgarden.com

1st Place: Abiy’s International Wines & Liquor, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 205, Jefferson City, 573-893-3299

2nd Place: Green Horizons Garden Center Inc., 2607 Route CC, Jefferson City, 573-636-4373

2 Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com

BEST PAINT & BODY SHOP

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1 Place: Fischer Body Shop, 2816 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3154, fischerbodyshop.com st

2nd Place: Xtreme Body & Paint, 1007 LoMo Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-8722, xtremebodyandpaint.com

BEST PEST CONTROL 1st Place: Steve’s Pest Control, 11955 County Road 4040, Jefferson City, 573-896-4868, stevespestcontrol.com 2nd Place: Art’s Pest Control, 429 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3299, artspestcontrol.com

Saffees on High Street has offered current fashions at competitive prices since 1923. Today, with three additional stores, one in Osage beach and two in Kansas (in Lawrence and Overland Park), its uniquely personal shopping experience ensures every customer leaves happy and confident with their purchases. 227 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4512, saffees.com 2nd Place: Calena’s Fashions, 275 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-5091

BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT

BEST PLACE ONLY LOCALS KNOW ABOUT 1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

1st Place: YMCA 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9530, jcymca.org

2nd Place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial Ave., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955,

2nd Place: Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com

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BEST FOOD/DRINK

BEST BAR 1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, facebook.com/Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub 2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

BEST BARBECUE

The secret behind Bandana’s Southern-style smoked meats is its special dry rub and real wood pit smokers.

Also known for an amazing variety of tasty made-fromscratch side dishes, the Jefferson City franchise, one of 30 Bandana’s restaurants in the Midwest, prides itself on quick service in a friendly, family atmosphere.

2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com 2nd Place: Lutz’s Famous BBQ, 3505 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-4227, lutzbbq.com

BEST BREAKFAST

Everyone’s favorites are on the Mel’s Café menu, from eggs served your way to country ham and Belgium waffles. Sporting a western theme, this cozy, oldfashioned diner and new winner serves only the best fresh and homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mel’s also brings its menu to you with specialty catering services!

2421 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893- 9115, melscountrystylecafe.com.

2nd Place: Towne Grill, 315 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-0720, facebook.com/pages/Towne-Grill

BEST BURGER 1st Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751, eccolounge.net 2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

BEST CATERER 1st Place: Argyle Catering Co., 168 Walnut St., Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com

2nd Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 2336 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com

BEST CHINESE/JAPANESE 1st Place: Yen Ching, 2208 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-5225

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2nd Place: Hunan, 1416 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-5253

BEST COFFEE 1 Place: Coffee Zone, 130 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573- 761-4277, aniscoffeezone.blogspot.com st

2nd Place: Dunn Brothers, 3218 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-5303, jeffersoncity.dunnbros.com

BEST DESSERTS 1st Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com 2nd Place: B.K. Bakery, 901 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-0064, bkbakery.com

BEST FRENCH FRIES 1st Place: McDonald’s, 918 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3903; 724 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-5899; 815 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-636-9991; 3124 S. 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4921, mcmissouiri.com

For more than 30 years, Madison’s delicious, authentic and original Italian cuisine has been delighting diners in the Jefferson City area and beyond. With a warm and inviting ambience, two private dining rooms and an outdoor patio, Madison’s provides the perfect dining experience for everything from family get-togethers to special romantic dinners. 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com.

2nd Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com

BEST MEXICAN 1st Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-1616; 2930 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-6228 2 Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com nd

BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING

2nd Place: Prison Brews 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com

BEST FRIED CHICKEN 1 Place: Steve’s Family Restaurant. 8705 State Route C, Lohman, 573-782-0102 st

2nd Place: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 1550 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-1603, showmelees.com

BEST HAPPY HOUR 1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

1st Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com

BEST HOT DOG

1st Place: Zesto-South 1730 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com 2nd Place: Sonic Drive-In, 314 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9113; 1711 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8311; 201 Commerce Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-9033, sonicdrivein.com

BEST PLACE FOR ICE CREAM

2 Place: Prison Brews 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com

BEST PIZZA

2nd Place: Pizza Haus, 1508 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-632-4287; 6324 Route B, Jefferson City, 573-635-8411

BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH

1st Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com 2nd Place: Alexandro’s, 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtg.com

BEST SANDWICH 1st Place: Sub Shop, 1902 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-659-8181, jeffersoncitysubshop.com 2nd Place: Firehouse Subs, 2103 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-8150, firehousesubs.com

BEST STEAK 1st Place: Longhorn Steakhouse, 3545 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-9100, longhornsteakhouse.com

2nd Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com

1st Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0095 2nd Place: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-8578, fujisteakhouse.com

BEST SEAFOOD 1st Place: Red Lobster, 3519 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6737, redlobster.com

2nd Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com

1st Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com 2nd Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com

BEST RESTAURANT

BEST PEOPLE BEST BUILDER 1st Place: Signature Homes. P.O. Box 105738, Jefferson City, 573-659-HOME (4663), signaturehomesjc.com

1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz 2nd Place: Cold Stone Creamery, 610 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City,573-636-2653

BEST PLACE FOR ROMANTIC DINING

BEST SUSHI nd

1st Place: Arris’, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com 2nd Place: Prison Brews.

305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com

2nd Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com

1st Place: Madison’s Café 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com

2nd Place: Kent Bentlage Construction Inc., 6407 Summerhill Ridge, Jefferson City, 573-680-5270

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2013/2014 City's best directory BEST CHIROPRACTOR 1st Place: Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic, 3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B, Jefferson City, 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com 2nd Place: Dr. Jamie Showers, Showers Family & Sports Chiropractic, 915 Southwest Blvd., Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-635-2225, showerschiropractic.com

BEST DENTIST No one celebrates going to the dentist, but patients of Dr. Randal Scott come close. With his caring and compassionate nature and excellent care, he puts patients at ease and sends them on their way with a well-cleaned smile. 701 W. High St., 573-636-7432.

2nd Place: Dr. Nathalie Tungesvik 994 Diamond Ridge, No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-3576, drnathalie.com

BEST DOCTOR 1st Place: Cindy Leahy, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., 573-635-5264, jcmg.org 2 Place: Dr. James Weiss, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3313, jcmg.org nd

BEST ESTHETICIAN 1st Place: Diana Bargate, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net 2nd Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISER 1st Place: Frank Burkhead Burkhead Wealth Management, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com 2nd Place: Wesley Weider, Wells Fargo Advisors, 3308 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite 1, Jefferson City, 573-636-7661, home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wesley.weider

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER 1st Place: Casey Anderson, Mid-City Lumber, 118 Jaycee Drive, 573-636-6183, mclumber.com

BEST LAWYER

With attention to detail, strategy, strong values and the law, Chip Gentry & the team at Call and Gentry Law Group work for what’s right. His tireless commitment and sincerity in his professional and personal life make Gentry a man others respect. 3218 Emerald Lane, Suite C, 573-644-6090, callgentry.com.

2nd Place: Emily Fretwell Renn, Bandré Hunt & Snider LLC, 227 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-2424, bandrehuntsnider.com

BEST LOCAL ARTIST

2nd Place: Angie Green, agreenart19@gmail.com, facebook.com/pages/AGreen-Art/339285846144043

BEST LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN 1st Place: The Cherry Pistols, thecherrypistols.com 2nd Place: Ski Collins, Bass Player, Deeper Blue, lisaandski@gmail.com

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST 1st Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net 2nd Place: Rachel Steinmeier, 630-379-4466, facebook.com//Rachel-Steinmeier

2nd Place: Kevin Thoenen and Audrey Houchins, Reality Executives, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Unit G, Jefferson City, 573-634-HOME (4663), gojchomes.com

BEST SALON STYLIST 1st Place: Lisa Collins, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net

2nd Place: Ashley Woods The Loft, 3405 W. Truman Blvd., No. 100, Jefferson City, 573-634-3007, theloftjc.com

BEST VETERINARIAN MEMBER MVMA

MEMBER AVMA

Dr. Gregory Popp is once again recognized as Jefferson City’s Best Veterinarian, and it’s easy to see why. Popp understands how important family pets are to his patients.

He works diligently to promote preventive care for animals.

2224 Weathered Rock Road, 573- 634-2223, weatheredrockvet.com.

BEST MECHANIC 2nd Place: Dr. Stacey Beddoe Southwest Animal Hospital, 1410 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-635-5411, swahjc.com The only semi-negative aspect of being great at what you do is that you’re always busy, but for Rollin’s Automotive customers, Greg Rollins is worth the wait. With great service, reasonable prices and a respectful way of dealing with people, it’s no wonder Rollins is once again Jefferson City’s Best Mechanic. 2004 Idlewood Court, 573-761-5119.

2nd Place: Joshua Lehman, On Site Oil Change & Auto Repair Shop, 212 Railton Road, Jefferson City, 573-636-0010, facebook.com/onsiteoilchange

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

1st Place: Brad Hutchison, State Farm, 3401 W. Truman Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-634-3033, bradhutchisonsf.com

Nick Baker’s passion is to help clients be successful in their lives, and to do so, he’s developed a strong, healthy lifestyle of his own. He believes it and lives it so he can coach others to do the same. Jefferson City Area YMCA, 573-761-9000, jcymca.org.

2nd Place: Chuck Houchins, Farmers Insurance, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-636-4438, farmersagent.com/chouchins

2nd Place: Tracie Matthews, Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com

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1st Place: Beth McGeorge (RE/MAX) 2316 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-3489, bethmcgeorge.com

1st Place: Jim Dyke, 116 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7646, cottonstonegallery.com

2nd Place: Tina Davis, Scruggs Lumber, 1707 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6881, scruggslumber.com

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

Look for the City’s Best logo and banner at honored local businesses, and be sure to watch

Jefferson City Magazine in 2014 for a chance to vote for your favorites again this year.

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ADVERTISER INDEX All Vacuum Care...........................................31

Joe Machens Fiat.........................................18

American Heart Association......................44

Joe Machens Hyundai.................................14

Argyle Catering.............................................61

Joe Machens Mazda................................... 25

ATA Martial Arts.......................................... 90

Joe Machens Mitsubishi.............................73

Bee At Home................................................ 26

Joe Machens Nissan................................... 78

Bella Capelli Salon And Spa....................... 62

Jones Beltone Hearing Center................... 90

Blue Diamond...............................................88

KMIZ........................................................85,96

Burks Interior Design..................................40

Kwik Kar Wash And Detail.........................107

Busch's Florist................................................9

La Belle Cabinetry & Lighting.................... 94

Business Showcase.....................................16

Longfellow's Garden Center...................... 34

Call & Gentry Law Group.............................77

Major Interiors.............................................. 96

Capital Dentistry For Children................... 26 Capital Region Medical Center....................11 Carrie's Hallmark......................................... 90 Catherine Crum Salon..................................81 Central Bank........................85, 89,91,93,95 Central Dairy And Ice Cream Company.......5 Central Trust................................................ 23 Columbia College . .................................... 103 Columbia Facial Plastic Surgery................31 Columbia Pool & Spa....................................61 Cumulus ...................................................... 52 Designer Kitchens & Baths........................ 92 Ecowater Systems...................................... 96 Fischer Body Shop......................................40 Frank Schrimpf Plumbing.......................... 62 Frosted Art................................................... 20 Hawthorn Bank.......................................... 108

Marshall And Co............................................ 71 Midwest Block & Brick......................... 42,74 Modern Litho/Brown Printing....................12 N.H. Scheppers Distributing Company..... 82 Naught Naught Insurance Agency.............61 On Site Oil Change...................................... 98 Organize That Space................................... 26 Paddy Malone's Pub................................. 105 Prison Brews................................................40 Riley Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac . ............................................ 23 Riley Toyota Scion ...................................... 64 River Region Credit Union.......................... 45 Saffee's........................................................ 94 Samuel's Tuxedos....................................... 92 Scruggs Lumber.............................................2

Huber And Associates.................................41

Signature Homes......................................... 20

HyVee ..................................................... 36,37

Smart Business Products...........................51

J Pfenny's......................................................77

Sommers Interiors........................................ 71

JCMG............................................. 7,13,88,98

St Mary's Health Center............................ 3,8

Jefferson Bank Of Missouri....................... 55

Studio Home................................................ 62

Jefferson City YMCA.................................. 55

Sweet Chipotle Catering.............................31

Mercedes Benz Of Joe Machens................10

The Ecco....................................................... 34

Joe Machens - Bmw......................................4

Three Story Coffee....................................... 71

Joe Machens - Volkswagen.....................100

Victoria's Bridal......................................... 104

Joe Machens Capital City....................... 6,72

Wallstreet Group......................................... 34

Joe Machens Chrysler,

Whaley's Pharmacy Inc..............................88

Jeep, Dodge Ram......................................... 32

Wilson's Total Fitness.............................. 103

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A New Beginning Embracing change and opening doors of possibility in the New Year

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By Dr. Sarah Gordon Sitting at my office desk every day, I see this phrase above the door to the hallway: “From small beginnings come great things.” It’s both an appropriate reflection for a pediatrician’s office and a good summary of this month’s Jefferson City Magazine.

I’m often asked if I like being a pediatrician. “Like” doesn’t begin to describe the experience of sharing the beginning of a new life: the first breath, the first smile, the first word, the first step. All of these milestones are really about new beginnings and leaving the old self behind. New beginnings open doors of possibility to us throughout our lives, not just in infancy and childhood. Emily Dickinson said it so simply and so beautifully in the poem title “I Dwell in Possibility.”

This issue of Jefferson City Magazine is all about change, beginnings and possibilities. The New Year is a time to reflect on new beginnings and the incredible gifts that they hold for all of us. The articles and features in this issue give insight and inspiration to readers with information on heart health, making the most of a relationship with a personal trainer, healthy eating habits and setting and meeting personal goals. Missy Creed’s reflections on her career change from production seamstress to teaching abroad are an inspiring example of being open to new opportunities in the midst of an established career. JCMG and St Mary’s Health Center’s collaborative effort in establishing the St. Mary’s Cancer Center is a promising beginning for a new era of cancer care in our

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community. These articles offer both practical advice and inspiration for change in our lives and community.

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New beginnings bring hope for a better future, no matter what our age or life circumstances.

This is true even when new beginnings are necessitated by loss.

Dwell in possibility.

Remember that from small beginnings come great things, and live the gift of each day with hope in your heart.

C h a nges a n d new b eg i nn i ngs are sometimes cloaked in the fear of letting go of what is old and familiar. As a young mother, it was sometimes difficult for me to let go of my children at transition points in their lives.

The wisdom of a friend helped me to see that these transitions were not just times of loss but times of hope and joy. As my children matured, the experience of growing as individuals and a family truly did get better and better, just as my wise friend predicted.

New beginnings bring hope for a better future, no matter what our age or life circumstances. This is true even when new beginnings are necessitated by loss. Dwell in possibility. Remember that from small beginnings come great things, and live the gift of each day with hope in your heart. JC ➝ Dr. Sarah Gordon is a pediatrician for Jefferson City Medical Group and St. Mary’s Health Center. She serves as a primary care physician for newborns through adolescents and has been with the practice since 2001.

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