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American Spirit Missouri’s Rich Military History pg. 73

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Stately Edition Meet the First Family: Missouri’s 57th Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson

Regal Recipes Favorite Holiday Desserts from Missouri’s First Ladies pg. 106

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER DELVING INTO THE AMERICAN SPIRIT My hope for you as you read this issue of City Magazine is that you will feel as I do — we are looking at an optimistic future in the state of Missouri, where the American Spirit is very much alive. Robert Overmann, chief writer and editor at Signify Services, writes on page 73: “The American spirit is additive, multifaceted, and — quite literally — alive. It lives in the members of our military, past and present, who have sacrificed so that we may even debate what that spirit is. More so than any other group, American veterans have woven and defended the tapestry of ideals that is the American spirit.” Please take the time to read this feature story to learn of the impact the state of Missouri and Missourian veterans have played in our history from the time of the Civil War to the present. You will be proud to know that our state and our people made a true impact on the American Spirit.

City Magazine would like to thank our veterans and soldiers who are protecting our American Spirit every day. Governor Mike Parson tells us that, at the age of 19, his time in the military made him realize the importance of representing the pledge of allegiance and the flag of the United States.

At that point, Governor Parson understood what public service meant and that, by being loyal to your country and doing the right thing, you could make a difference for people.

At this time of year when we give thanks and praise to important elements in our lives, this City Magazine issue reminds us of the importance of not only our family, friends, and faith, but it also presents a wider scope of thankfulness. I had the pleasure of spending time with the governor and first lady as well as Lieutenant Governor Kehoe and his wife, Claudia, putting together this issue. And when I say we have an optimistic future in the state of Missouri, that is an understatement. The Parsons’ and Kehoes’ leadership is a breath of fresh air. They are real people who want to do the work for the people of Missouri by being transparent, welcoming, humble, and hard-working leaders. It is such a meaningful experience when you have the pleasure of being in the company of caring and honest leadership. It is truly inspirational! Thank you for your leadership and for allowing City Magazine to come into your home and share with Jefferson City your love for family, Missouri, and the American Spirit!

When you are giving thanks this holiday season, remember the American Spirit and all the people who fought to protect it and who continue to fight to keep it alive!

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S LETTER From associate publisher, Rebecca Rademan:

WELCOME TO THIS STATELY EDITION OF CITY MAGAZINE! This issue is intended to capture the spirit of our historic capital city and the entire state of Missouri as we head into the holiday season.

In At Work, we highlight Missouri’s historical military impact and the Missouri Army National Guard. In “Citizen–Soldier,” learn about local Army Captain Mitchell Woodrum’s rise through the ranks, educational and leadership opportunities, and military experience afforded through this multi-functional, dual military program.

Most notably, this issue’s feature, “The People’s House,” offers a rare and intimate portrait inside the walls of the Governor’s Mansion, where we go behind-the-scenes in a journalistic approach with Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Kehoe and their new political partnership, page 58.

Next, we take you into the beautiful state dining room where the Mansion staff has prepared several favorite holiday gourmet recipes of Missouri’s first ladies. “Regal Recipes” (page 106) and the classic American tablescape decor from The Schaefer House in “Design & Interior” (page 40) offer up timeless classics for your holiday gatherings. Finally, we pay tribute to Saffees, an iconic downtown business that’s been dressing Jefferson City dignitaries and generations of MidMissourians for nearly a century, on page 92.

Once again, I’d like to thank all of our advertisers (primarily small businesses), contributors, and local leaders and readers, for supporting City Magazine. I plan to shop and eat small this season and hope you do the same! For local gift ideas, flip to our Staff Picks, page 44. You can also find a festive schedule of open houses, holiday events, and philanthropic endeavors happening in the capital city this season in our Datebook, pages 25 and 27.

Special thank you to Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson and Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe and Claudia Kehoe for graciously opening the mansion — and their schedules — to accommodate this special edition of City Magazine. Additional thanks to the Missouri Office of Administration, Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, and the Missouri Mansion Staff and the first lady’s staff, specifically Steele Shippy, Rebecca Dolan Gordan, Shari Childs, and Emma Vincent for coordinating with our editorial team.

Enjoy the holiday season, Jefferson City!

MILITARY RESOURCE While researching images for the Missouri Army National Guard, we were pointed in the direction of their Flickr page and the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS), where one can view all departments of our military and stay up-to-date on training exercises, services, and related events. I encourage you to browse the site to view what our country’s political leadership and servicemen and servicewomen are currently up to, both locally and abroad. It’s an impressive reminder of the immense amount of dedication and sacrifice they perform daily. www.dvidshub.net DID YOU KNOW? City Magazine’s professional photography foundation was built on a strong academic military background. Former Navy combat photographer and Jefferson City native Chris Hollaway served in Desert Storm before returning to Seattle and then Jeff City, where he was contracted by publisher, Tami Turner.

City Magazine wishes to thank Chris for his artistic contributions to our city’s premiere publication, along with all of the men and women in all military service departments, both past and present, for

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 19 PUBLISHER’S WELCOME 21 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER’S NOTE 25 DATEBOOK 29 #JCITYMAG 119 ABOUT TOWN

AT HOME 31 HOME TOUR Express Yourself 40 DESIGN & INTERIOR Timeless Classics 44 HIT LIST Staff Gift Picks

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AT EASE 106

47 TOWN TALK A Word from the Mayor 49 BUSINESS BRIEFS 52 CURRENTS 55 NEW & EMERGING BUSINESSES 57 BIZ SPOTLIGHT 58 FEATURE The People’s House 69 FEATURE

Citizen-Soldier 73 FEATURE

American Spirit 80 CITY CHARACTER Millard Family Chapels 85 PYSK Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk

AT EASE 89 HEALTH & WELLNESS Veteran Benefits 92 FASHION A Farewell to Saffees 103 MY HEALTH JOURNEY PART 5 106 GOURMET Regal Recipes 113 DESTINATIONS Holiday Lights 130 MEMORY LANE

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NOVEMBER 8 Second Annual Holiday Mart at the Millbottom

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Second Annual Holiday Mart at the Millbottom, 400 W. Main St. 3 to 9 p.m. General admission $5. For more info, visit holidaymartjc.com.

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The Trail of Tears in Missouri, Missouri State Archives, 600 W. Main St. 7 to 8 p.m. Free. For more info, contact Tracy Wegman at 573-526-5296 or tracy.wegman@ sos.mo.gov.

Sip N’ Shop, Downtown Jefferson City, 3 to 7 p.m. $10 each or five for $45. Visit the Sip N’ Shop Facebook page for more info.

NOVEMBER 7 Museum After Hours: “For Home and Country: World War I Propaganda and the American Home Front,” Missouri State Museum, Missouri State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Free.

For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at dsp. state.museum@dnr.mo.gov or 573-751-2854.

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NOVEMBER 10 2018 Capital Ritz Annual Vendor Show, Capital Ritz, 2716 Plaza Dr. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the Capital Ritz Annual Vendor Show Facebook page for more details.

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NOVEMBER 14 Capital City CASA presents After Hours featuring Brandon McMillan, Capital Bluffs at Turkey Creek Golf Course, 1616 Oil Well Rd. 5:30 to 7 p.m. $20. For tickets and more info, visit capitalcitycasa. org/after-hours.

NOVEMBER 29 Mayor’s 13th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Rotary Park on Bolivar St. 5:30 p.m. Free. For more details, call the Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 573-634-6482.

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Christmas,” 830 East High St., Suite D. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinée at 2 p.m. For more info and to reserve tickets, visit sgtmidmo.org.

NOVEMBER 30 Downtown Living Windows, Downtown Jefferson City on High St. from Jefferson to Adams. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Visit downtownjeffersoncity.com for more details.

Would you like an event featured in City Magazine’s Datebook? Send event info to Megan Whitehead at mwhitehead@ businesstimescompany.com.

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Downtown Jefferson City A Treasured Holiday Tradition

Saturday, November 3rd – All Day Saturday: Downtown Holiday Open House Downtown retailers put on their best and open their doors to shoppers to kick off the holiday season. Many retailers will have specials running Friday through the weekend. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Saturday, November 3rd – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Downtown Sip N’ Shop Come out and try a taste of your local Missouri breweries and wineries! Each participating wineries and breweries will be paired up with a downtown business.

This will be in conjunction with the Holiday Open house downtown. Tickets will be $10 each or 5 for $45, tickets and a list of participants please visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com Saturday, November 17th – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Downtown Holiday Traditions on KWOS Open Air KWOS Open Air will be live from Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts in Downtown Jefferson City. Stop by or tune in to hear Sam Bushman and others discuss Downtown holiday history and traditions. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Saturday, November 24th – All Day: Small Business Saturday Enjoy holiday shopping the way it used to be. Shop friendly, local small businesses throughout the Jefferson City area. Free Trolley Rides. Register to win a $500, $250 or $100 gift card at participating businesses. An extra holiday treat – hop on a free trolley and ride across town to shop the participating businesses. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Thursday, November 29th – 5:30 p.m.: Mayor’s Tree Lighting Rotary Park on Bolivar Street – Join the Mayor of Jefferson City as she lights the Mayor’s Christmas Tree.

There will be entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. For more details visit www.VisitJeffersonCity.com (Free)

Friday, November 30th – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Downtown Living Windows A Jefferson City tradition for over 20 years, Living Windows takes place downtown where storefronts and windows come alive with dancers, singers, religious and holiday themes. Hayrides wind their way through the streets and Santa Claus makes his yearly visit to Hawthorn Bank. More than 50 groups participate and fill High Street from Jefferson to Adams for more than three blocks of entertainment. Enjoy refreshments, listen to carolers and watch performances sharing the holiday spirit. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Friday, November 30th – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Santa at Hawthorn Bank Santa has been visiting Downtown JCMO since the 1950s. Keep the tradition alive and visit Santa in Hawthorn Bank. Don’t forget to make your list and check it twice. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Friday, November 30th – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Candlelight Tours of the Mansion Missouri Governor’s Mansion: Each Holiday Season the Governor’s Mansion is beautifully decorated. During this annual special tradition, the Governor and his wife personally greet all of those who come to tour the Mansion. See the Mansion in its nighttime holiday elegance!

For more details visit www.VisitJeffersonCity.com (Free) Saturday, December 1st – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Santa at Central Bank Santa has been visiting Downtown JCMO since the 1950s. Keep the tradition alive and visit Santa in Central Bank. Don’t forget to make your list and check it twice. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Saturday, December 1st – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Candlelight Tours of the Mansion Missouri Governor’s Mansion: Each Holiday Season the Governor’s Mansion is beautifully decorated. During this annual special tradition, the Governor and his wife personally greet all of those who come to tour the Mansion. See the Mansion in its nighttime holiday elegance!

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Saturday, December 1st – 4:30 p.m.: Jefferson City Christmas Parade Join Jefferson City in celebrating the holiday season with this year’s Christmas parade. See dozens of floats decorated in holiday themes, bands playing Christmas carols and more. For more information visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com or www.jeffcityjaycees.org (Free) Saturday, December 8th – 7:00 p.m.: Holiday Cantorum Concert At the Miller Performing Arts Center, the Jefferson City Cantorum will present its 2018 Christmas Program at 7:00 p.m. Hear a wonderful mixture of Christmas and holiday tunes. For more ticket information visit www.JeffersonCityCantorum.com Saturday, December 8th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Santa in Downtown Santa has been visiting Downtown JCMO since the 1950s. Keep the tradition alive and don’t forget to make your list and check it twice. Santa’s Workshop located at 226 East High St at Tolson’s Pharmacy. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free) Tuesday, December 11th – 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.: Capitol Caroling Missouri State Capitol: The Capitol Rotunda: Few traditions are as joyous as the Jefferson City Public Schools Capitol Caroling event held each year at the Capitol Rotunda. Performances include traditional holiday numbers and special selections by the symphonic band, high school orchestra and high school choirs. For more information visit www.VisitJeffersonCity.com (Free) Saturday, December 15th – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Santa in Downtown Santa has been visiting Downtown JCMO since the 1950s. Keep the tradition alive and don’t forget to make your list and check it twice. Santa’s Workshop located at 226 East High St at Tolson’s Pharmacy. For more details visit www.DowntownJeffersonCity.com (Free)

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DECEMBER 15-16 Dancers’ Alley and the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra presents “The Nutcracker”

DECEMBER 1 Breakfast with Santa, Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr. 9 to 10 a.m. Free. For more info, visit capitalmall.com.

DECEMBER 1-31 Capital City Festival of Lights, Binder Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. $20 per vehicle, $35 for bus or trolley. Call Jefferson City Parks, Recreation and Forestry for more details at 573-634-6482.

DECEMBER 1 79th Annual Jefferson City Jaycees Christmas Parade, Downtown Jefferson City. 4:30 p.m.

Free. Visit jeffcityjaycees.org for parade registration and guidelines.

DECEMBER 5 Museum After Hours: Major General Don D. Pittman, Missouri State Museum, Missouri State

Capitol, 201 W. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m.

Free. For more info, contact the Missouri State Museum at dsp. state.museum@dnr.mo.gov or 573-751-2854.

DECEMBER 7 Osage Drifters Band, The American Legion Post 5, 1423 Tanner Bridge Rd. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Tickets $5. Contact Sharon Bertels at post5ha@mchsi.com or 573-6362311 for more details.

DECEMBER 7 Capital City Diaper Bank’s 4th Annual “Stuff Santa’s Sleigh” Diaper Drive and Pictures with Santa, First Presbyterian Church, 324 Madison St. 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Donations welcome. For more info, contact Katie Epema at capitalcitydiaperbank@gmail.com.

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JC Symphony Orchestra Messiah Sing-Along, Mitchell Auditorium, Lincoln University, 802 Chestnut St. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for students. Contact Patricia Koonce of the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra at patricia@koonces.net or 573-353-1642.

Skate with Santa, Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas St. 1 to 4 p.m. General admission fee. For more info, contact the Washington Park Ice Arena at 573-634-6580.

DECEMBER 10 2018 Strut Your Style Fashion Show, Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, 415 W. McCarty St. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For more details, visit the 2018 Strut Your Style Fashion Show Facebook page.

DECEMBER 11 Capitol Caroling, Missouri State Capitol Rotunda, 201 W. Capitol Ave. 7 p.m. Visit jcschools.us for more info.

DECEMBER 15-16 Dancers’ Alley and the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra presents “The Nutcracker,” Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison St. Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 6 p.m. For ticket pricing and more info, call 573-635-6610.

DECEMBER 28 The Shades of Blue, American Legion Post 5, 1423 Tanner Bridge Rd. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. For more info, contact 67malibu@ embarqmail.com.

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Decorating your home for Christmas is a very personal endeavor.

Whether your style is more contemporary or traditional, Christmas dĂŠcor has a beautiful way of warming up your home and the holiday season.

Growing up, our Christmas decorations went through several iterations, with my favorite pieces being the Christmas village on the fireplace, poinsettias on the entertainment center, and, of course, our tree. Every year, Mom picks a new ornament for my brother and me, creating a very personal and eclectic aesthetic. Looking at our tree brings back memories of Christmases past and the joy that came with them.

Kerri Moriarty and Cheznee Lee have two very different Christmas aesthetics, but both are intentional and meaningful to their families and themselves.

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Fashionable Family Cheznee Lee is a very stylish lady. This style extends to her family’s new home, including the Christmas decorations. As a mother of three boys, this could be a challenge, but by including her boys in the process, the warmth and love in the Lee home’s holiday décor is evident.

Her process begins by finding pieces that go together, the style currently being a traditional black, white, red, and green motif. With help from local designer Stacey Halstead along with Jamey Lee Essig (together they are Florissimo Designs), Cheznee is able to produce the look she wants. “He helps with using my old stuff to create an up-to-date, modern design,” she says.

“I was able to use all my childhood ornaments and my kids’ ornaments in a way that still looks pretty and intentional. Since we just moved in a few years ago, I felt like I needed someone to help me bring all my décor together because there are different spaces to decorate, but I didn’t want to go over the top. I wanted it to all be cohesive.

What I started, Stacey helped finish up.”

Some of Cheznee’s favorite decorations are the entryway piece, her Christmas village, and the Christmas tree. The entryway piece is adorned with Christmas cards, strung up with lights, from family and friends. “One of my favorite parts of Christmas is getting Christmas cards,” she says. “The kids love to play with them and look at their friends.”

The boys also love to play with the Christmas village and decorate the tree. “The village is a work in progress. The kids love it.

There are a lot of missing arms and heads,” she laughs.

Much like my mom does, Cheznee gets new ornaments for the family every year, including novelty pieces inspired by the boys’ interests, such as the St. Louis Cardinals and Captain America. “I like a really full tree,” she says.

“We put up and decorate our tree as a family, then Stacey came in and spruced it up and tied it all together with the details like the bows and ribbons. The boys still feel like they got to decorate, but I got to keep the designer feel.”

Whether you’re a collector, a do-ityourselfer, a stylista, or what have you, Christmas is not only a time of celebration and family; it’s a way to express yourself and your family through your home.

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Her preference for the traditional redsuited Santa creates a very intentional, stylized look throughout her home. “Each piece is unique and different in its own way,” Kerri says. “Many of them I bought over the years. There are a lot of pieces that have been gifted to me, and a few pieces are from my childhood. The childhood pieces have the most sentimental value, as they remind me of the magic of Santa and Christmas as a child.

I still have a letter I wrote to Santa as a child framed and on display along with a photo of my great aunt with Santa from 1959, a gift from my mom.”

Kerri finds her pieces all over: Samuel’s; River City Florist; Tra Art, a downtown St. Charles floral shop; and Victoria Station, at the Lake, as well as various antique shops and even eBay. All of her finds are used to decorate her home beginning in mid-September, including her five Christmas trees. (Yes, you read that correctly.) “It takes a good month to get it perfect,” she says.

Kerri doesn’t keep her Santa-inspired joy to herself. Every year on the first Saturday of December, she and her husband invite family and friends to their home for their annual open house. “I spend two days baking cookies and getting candy for the party,” she says. “It’s been a tradition for several years now.”

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Carrie Tergin The Mayor’s Letter to Santa

THE MAYOR HAS SUPER-POWERS, but you probably knew that already! One of my favorite gifts is to light the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, a tradition started 13 years ago by Mayor John Landwehr, with the power of sending a direct signal to the North Pole that comes back to light our tree in Rotary Centennial Park. I must also thank Santa’s Elves (a.k.a. JC Parks) for making the tree sparkle. Last year, they decorated with 190 strands of lights and 1,200 ornaments!

JCMO made Santa’s Nice List again this year! He’s always delivered what we’ve asked for. In 2015, we were excited to have our first ever Lincoln University student representative, Jonathan Jackson, on the city council; now we have Caroline Winjaro and a new LU President, Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk. We welcomed 25,000 visitors to the Historic Penitentiary for tours that year, and it’s now up to 35,000. We reminded everyone to wear their seat belts, whether it’s a primary law or not. Please #BuckleUpPhoneDown in your sleigh!

In Jefferson City’s stocking, Santa gave us a new Boys and Girls Club and Special Olympics Training for Life Campus; the Ken Lanning Golf Course, the only fully accessible golf course of its kind, right across the river; and a new high school coming soon.

And Santa, when you need to work off those extra calories after the holidays, just head to The Linc!

Santa, I’m sure you’ve already heard, we’re trying really hard to get into prison, but in a really Nice List kind of way! Well, mostly nice, except for when we rocked down the prison walls when Wynonna, Travis Tritt, and Big & Rich ROCKED Inside the Walls! And the best

present came from Governor Mike Parson when he signed the deed for 30 acres of land at MSP for redevelopment. Santa, soon you’ll be able to land your sleigh inside those prison walls. For now, the new lights of Capitol Avenue will guide you. And if you forget your sleigh, no worries — Spin bikeshare instead!

Did you hear those Salvation Army bells?

They’re the sound of hope for many in our community. Under Jefferson City’s tree, we bring toys and food for the Salvation Army and so many other worthy causes. Thanks to all who so generously give to others during this holiday season.

Santa, most of all, we ask for another great year for the people of our wonderful capital city! We’re reminded of how thankful we are to be in the best country on earth, in the best city on earth, and for all the freedoms we enjoy today, such as the freedom to thank the good Lord for our wonderful community!

We are also thankful for those who serve our city and country in law enforcement and the military. This year, we welcomed crew from the USS Jefferson City and USS Missouri. Our hearts and pride are always with them and their families.

Back to the Nice List: how about all the children and students who sang and played their instruments at the tree lighting, and 7-year-old Hudson who helped light the tree last year? Santa, I know you heard about him raising money for hurricane relief with his lemonade stand.

Santa, I think we’ll all agree that Jefferson City has been very good again this year!

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DR. ALISHA HINDS, DO, joined JCMG Gastroenterology bringing a new procedure to Jefferson City, endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to assess digestive diseases. Hinds completed an internal medicine residency at MU and a gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor Scott & White.

DR. BENJAMIN COOK, DO, joined JCMG Family Medicine. Cook completed his residency in family medicine at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

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AMY GROENE, physical therapist with Capital Region Medical Center, recently earned her certification in lymphedema therapy. Groene’s certification is through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, one of the premier educational institutions for training medical professionals in the treatment of pathologies related to the lymphatic system. Groene is the first certified lymphedema therapist at CRMC available on an inpatient basis.

Capital Region Physicians is proud to announce DR. SCOTT GRISWOLD has been recognized as an awardee for the seventh annual MOCAN Healthcare Professional Award: Excellence in Connecting Health to Community for his championed efforts in health care and youth well-being.

Capital Region Physicians, a medical group for Capital Region Medical Center, announced the addition of DR. STEVEN LYONS, DO, to its team of general surgeons at Capital Region Physicians general surgery clinic.

Dr. Lyons earned his Doctor of Osteopathic

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River Region Credit Union board member DAVE WILLIAMS was selected as the 2018 Volunteer of the Year by the Heartland Credit Union Association. Williams, a 25-year veteran of the Jefferson City Police Department, has volunteered on the board of directors at RRCU for five years.

River Region Credit Union president RICK NICHOLS was selected as the 2018 Professional of the Year by the Heartland Credit Union Association. Under his guidance, River Region Credit Union has grown substantially, providing more convenience and offering more services to its members.

Expansion plans in both Jefferson City and Columbia will yield a total of seven branch locations by 2019 and a uniquely designed member and community center.

SHARON KEATING of Jefferson City has been named recipient of the 2018 Bruce Aydt Code of Ethics Leadership Award. Keating is involved with Realtor associations on a local, state, and national level. She is the 2018 chair of both the NAR Jefferson City Magazine | 49

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JUNE THOMPSON is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Thompson is a registered nurse from the Family Birthing Center at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. It was her exceptional level of caring and compassion that led to her nomination.

Central Trust Company announced that ADAM WYRICK, compliance officer, recently passed the certified fiduciary and investment risk specialist exam with the Cannon Financial Institute, earning the distinguished CFIRS designation. Additionally, Wyrick graduated from his class with the honor graduate designation, Cannon’s highest academic distinction.

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The Cole County Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association has presented CHRISTINE ELLINGER its Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018. Ellinger received the honor at the annual Cole County MU Alumni Association Barbecue in Jefferson City. The award is given on the basis of professional achievement, community involvement, and continued support of MU.

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Capital Region Medical Center would like to congratulate SUSAN SCOVILL, MSN, RN for attaining the prestigious international credential of certified professional in healthcare quality. Scovill joins the ranks of more than 10,000 colleagues around the world who have achieved this important career milestone.

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Feeding Families The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri has added a new mobile pantry to the fleet currently serving the Cole County area. The mobile pantry will be available to residents in need on the third Wednesday of each month at the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City. Mobile pantries are essential to communities that have no food bank locations or limited access to pantries.

Over 1.2 million pounds of food have been distributed this year to date by The Food Bank’s mobile pantries.

Advanced Treatment Capital Region Medical Center now offers patients with early stage breast cancer the opportunity to receive intraoperative radiation therapy as a way of combating the disease. Intraoperative radiation therapy is a new form of radiation therapy that delivers a powerful dose of radiation to tumors during surgery without damaging neighboring organs. A single treatment of intraoperative radiation therapy can be as effective as an entire radiation treatment. In Missouri, Capital Region Medical Center is currently the only hospital to offer the procedure.

Memorial Day Air Show The Memorial Day air show, traditionally held at the Columbia Regional Airport, has been relocated to the Jefferson City Memorial Airport for 2019. Chairmen from the Salute to Veterans Corporation proposed the move during a city council meeting after discovering that the Columbia Regional Airport will be under construction during the air show weekend. The move was unanimously approved by the city council.

The air show is a free event and will take place on May 25 and 26 of next year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Jefferson City Missouri River Regional Library Elevated mold counts have caused the Missouri River Regional Library annex administrative employees to relocate to 308 E. High St. #208. The main library will continue normal operations, but certain public spaces within the library will now be used to house relocated services. The public computer center will now hold computer classes, and meetings that were once held in the annex will have new locations. Both locations and hours of relocations are posted on the library’s website, mrrl.org.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters is are unveiling a new, modern look and brand repositioning with a goal of recruiting more diverse volunteers.

Along with the new national branding campaign, Missouri Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters will change its name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City. “In our community, we know that youth are facing numerous challenges. Our organization’s new brand is designed to help us ensure we can serve more children in Cole County by recruiting more volunteers,” says Program Director Lee Knernschield.

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Stuff Santa’s Sleigh The fourth annual Stuff Santa’s Sleigh diaper drive will be held on December 7 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The drive is held by Capital City Diaper Bank, an organization that provides diapers to partner agencies who distribute them to families in need. To participate in the drive, the diaper bank is asking that families bring one donation of multi-pack wipes or diapers per person or family. Families then have the opportunity to be photographed with Santa and will receive a copy of their photo courtesy of Anderson Photography.

‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet The holiday season isn’t complete without a classic performance of “The Nutcracker.” Dancer’s Alley and the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra will collaborate to present “The Nutcracker” at the Miller Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 16, at both 1 and 6 p.m.

Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association Gala The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association’s 10th Annual Gala will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel on November 15. The evening’s theme, “Celebrating the Past, Present and Future,” commemorates the nonprofit’s growth over the past 10 years. Both live and silent auctions will be held in an effort to raise funds for the programming that CMFCAA implements for abused and neglected children in the Mid-Missouri area. The evening will include a threecourse dinner, live music, and keynote speaker Ashley Rhodes Courter, author of “Three Little Words.”

Party with Princesses The Little Explorers Discovery Center will be throwing a princess party on Saturday, November 17, at the First United Methodist Church. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend the party dressed in their favorite princess gown. There will be a princess performance as well as a meet and greet, and children will have the chance to take photos with their favorite princesses. All proceeds from the party will benefit the Little Explorers Discovery Center.

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What’s New‌ HEAD LINES SALON After taking a five-year hiatus from his career as a stylist, Brad Lee decided it was time to get back into the industry. He discovered Capital Mall had an unused salon for rent and opened Head Lines this past September. The salon is open during regular mall hours and specializes in customized color and cuts.

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ORSCHELN Orscheln has been a Midwest favorite for farm and home goods for more than 55 years.

The family-owned chain retails a variety of products including garden and lawn supplies, tools, automotive care, livestock feed, apparel, and much more.

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MOD PIZZA In early June, Mod Pizza opened its new location on Missouri Boulevard. Known for speedy service, the pizza joint offers customers the choice between one of its signature creations or an unlimited combination of the 30 toppings offered.

Mod Pizza also serves salads, breadsticks, and has a selection of beer on tap.

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VINES ON BROADWAY A quaint atmosphere, live music, and, of course, tapas. All this makes Vines a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI TRAINING FOR LIFE CAMPUS Special Olympic athletes have a new place to call home. The long-awaited Training for Life campus opened this September, giving athletes a place to compete and train.

The campus also holds a health and fitness center where athletes can receive on-site care. Training for Life is open year-round and accommodates both child and adult athletes.

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Lawrence and Grace Woodman opened Woodman Engineering in 1932, and the company is still family-owned today.

Lawrence and Grace’s son, James, moved the business to its present location in the early 1970’s.

Woodman Engineering is a full-service HVAC company selling and installing Carrier brand equipment, of which they’re a factory-authorized dealer. They also sell and install geothermal (ground source) and dual fuel systems, high efficiency heat pumps, furnaces, and air conditioners.

The rental world is still a unique idea to many customers. While their wedding and events showroom is a chance for customers to see everything set up, U.S. Rents-It’s lot outside is the showroom for their heavy equipment.

Instead of purchasing expensive items, customers are able to use top-of-theline equipment to get the job done. Their staff enjoys walking through the party equipment and heavy equipment so the customer can be safe and successful.

Ana Marie’s opened in May 2015 after Jefferson City was without a bridal store for six months. The store has a goal of giving Mid-Missouri fashionable but affordable wedding gowns in a stress-free, no-pressure atmosphere. Ana Marie’s wants their clients to be able to walk down the aisle in their dream dress with no second thoughts or doubts about their dress decision. Ana Marie’s features top wedding designs from Stella York, one of the hottest lines in the bridal industry.

“We enjoy the smiles when customers return and tell us about their projects,” says owner Steve Houser. “It may be a 45-foot lift so they can paint their home, a power washer for their driveway, or a simple aerator for their yard. Whatever the case, we look forward to new customers every day. Don’t be scared — come see the can-do crew at U.S. Rents-It.”

“We strive for all our brides to find the perfect dress for their wedding,” says owner Wendy Gladbach. “We carry everything from princess ballgowns to simple beach dresses. The idea of shopping local and supporting your community is important to us. Our staff is local to Jefferson City, and it feels good to be able to give a local bride the perfect wedding day.”

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“We try our very best to do the job right the first time at a reasonable price,” says service manager Tom Pitera. “We strive to treat each customer as we would want to be treated and take pride in all we do to keep our customers comfortable.

Thanks for putting your trust and comfort in our company. We appreciate your business.”

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The People’s House

The Parsons open the doors on partnership, politics, public service — and most importantly, family.

by M E G A N W H I T E H E A D photos by K E I T H B O R G M E Y E R

Change can be daunting, particularly when that change has the ability to make a distinct impact on our lives. As you probably know, a big change occurred recently in Missouri — the shifting of our highest government positions. The Parson and Kehoe families, along with the people of Missouri, experienced an overhaul with the transition of Mike Parson and Mike Kehoe to governor and lieutenant governor respectively. Fortunately, this transition has been a smooth one. Both families have embraced the new roles and graciously allowed us a look inside their new lives. We were privileged to once again explore the Missouri Governor’s Mansion and talk with the people who now call it home.

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“I joined the Army when I was 19 years old...That’s when I learned what public service really meant.

It’s about doing things for others you may never meet.”

GOVERNOR PARSON

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The New Job

An unexpected promotion can stir up a lot of thoughts and emotions, particularly when governorship is involved. Being thrown into the thick of running a state would seem an obvious challenge, but it is one that Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, along with their wives First Lady Teresa Parson and Claudia Kehoe, have taken in stride.

“This is a very demanding job,” admits Governor Parson. “Any time you take that position on, you give away a lot of your time. It’s one of the more difficult parts of the job, particularly when you have grandkids. It’s an adjustment for the First Lady and myself, but we make the best of it.

We get to do a lot of things that a lot of people don’t get to do. You have to put it into perspective and know you have a job to do. It’s a job with a tremendous amount of responsibility, and everyday you have to know that. You have to work hard to make sure you’re doing what you hope is a good job when you’re finished.”

While getting used to a new and very full schedule, Parson speaks with glowing pride about his opportunity to serve Missouri. With a background of local and national service, it isn’t difficult to see why.

“I think the first thing that opened my eyes to public service was when I was young,” he says. “I joined the Army when I was 19 years old, and I think that was the first time I realized the importance of what representing the Pledge of Allegiance and the flag of the United States was. It brought everything I’d learned growing up as a kid together — being loyal to our country and doing the right thing. That’s when I learned what public service really meant. It’s about doing things for others you may never meet.”

After joining the Army as a young man, Parson joined the Military Police and worked his way up to the Army Criminal Investigation Unit. He says that if it weren’t for his time in the military, he wouldn’t be where he is today. This journey is what led him to run for sheriff back in Polk County.

“When I became sheriff, it was another point that opened my eyes,” he says. “I was honored to win the election by the people that know me best from my community. It was a humbling experience.”

A Perfect Partnership

During this gubernatorial transition of power, a newly-formed relationship is shining bright: the partnership between Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Kehoe. From day one, the two men have worked closely together to ensure the best representation for our state.

When asked why he chose then Senate Majority Leader Kehoe to replace him as Lieutenant Governor, Parson pointed to the lieutenant governor’s attributes of leadership, humility, meaningful experience, willingness to listen to his adversaries, and his dedication to public service. As quoted by the Kansas City Star, Parson says, “The lieutenant governor position is an important position, not just because of duties assigned by Missouri law and the state constitution, but also to reassure Missourians that all operations of state government will continue.”

“When Governor Parson called me on a Saturday evening and asked me to fulfill this role, it was one of the most humbling moments of my life,” says Kehoe. “I agreed to do so because I support the governor’s focus on workforce development and infrastructure, but also because I want to help the governor move Missouri forward out of the uncertain direction the state seemed to be headed in the first half of 2018.

Missourians are rightfully optimistic since Governor Parson took the helm on June 1, and I have enjoyed the opportunity to travel throughout the state and observe this newfound optimism first-hand.”

All About Family

Although the Parsons’ new positions come with an almost impossible schedule, they make sure to also keep their family a priority.

“Although I enjoy this humbling opportunity we’ve been given,” says Teresa, “I miss the time we used to have with our children and grandchildren.

However, we take every opportunity we have to work in a visit or outing with them.”

Both the governor and first lady speak at length about the pride they have in their children and grandchildren. Their daughter, Stephanie, is a teacher and mother of five, and their son, Kelly, is a community bank president.

Family is why the Parsons look forward to the holidays with joy and excitement every year.

Opposite page from left to right: Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Governor Mike Parson, Claudia Kehoe, and First Lady Teresa Parson have tea in the mansion residence.

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“When Governor Parson called me...and asked me to fulfill this role, it was one of the most humbling moments of my life...”

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KEHOE

“Thanksgiving and Christmas are very special times for us,” says Governor Parson. “That’s a tradition handed down from my mother, who really loved Christmas. We try hard to get everyone together every year.”

“Christmas is a time for family,” adds Teresa. “Our children and grandchildren, along with my mom and dad and my dad’s sister, all come to our house. On Christmas, we make a non-traditional meal of enchiladas. That’s also the one day during the year that Mike cooks!

Mike’s mom and dad are no longer with us, but we celebrate them by making his mom’s enchiladas. Before the unwrapping of our gifts, we read the story of Jesus’s birth from the Bible.”

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When asked what he wants us to know about his family, Governor Parson says: “We’re just like everyone else. We came from rural Missouri, and we’re just everyday people. What you see is what you get.”

Charitable Focus

JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) is a program near and dear to both the governor and first lady.

“JAG is an initiative that the governor and I became involved with while he served as lieutenant governor,” says Teresa. “JAG works with students who have academic potential but are at risk of not graduating

due to significant barriers like poverty, challenging family situations, or histories of personal trauma. Through JAG, students are encouraged, empowered, and given the tools to unleash their potential by helping them graduate from high school and get ready to move into college, military service, or the workforce. This year, we implemented a new essay contest in each of the JAG schools. A winner from each of the 29 schools will be chosen, and they, along with their JAG Specialist and two guests, will be invited to the mansion for a reception and tour. They will also participate in the mansion’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. We hope to make this an annual event.”

In addition, the first lady plans on working closely with special needs children.

“I hope to bring awareness to this issue and advocate how we as a state can better work with caregivers, teachers, and families to provide the best for each of these Missouri children going into adulthood,” she says.

“I hope to work with many organizations in the future to support and advocate for the children and their families.”

“Charities and nonprofits, both secular and faith-based, are critical to enriching the lives of Missourians and helping those in need,” adds Kehoe. “Charities and nonprofits tend to personally know those they serve, and in many instances provide help far faster and more effectively than the government can. The United Way, Central Missouri Food Bank, Special Olympics, the Vitae Society, and the 4-H program are some of the many organizations Claudia and I are happy to be involved in.”

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“Holiday customs have changed over the years, but faith and family will be at the center of our celebrations.”

FIRST LADY TERESA PARSON

Traditions New and Old

“The first lady has made a point to let everyone know that this is the people’s mansion, so we’re going to do as much as we can to make sure people are welcome and to share it with them,” says Parson. “It’s fun to share the history with people, and we look forward to it.”

So how do they plan to do it? By creating a mascot, of course!

The first lady aims to open up the mansion more frequently for scheduled tours of the living quarters. She has also introduced Mr. Buzzaround, the mansion’s honey bee mascot, “to encourage younger Missourians to learn about the beauty and history of the ‘People’s Mansion.’”

As for the mansion’s holiday traditions, Teresa says: “We look forward to spending our first holiday season in the mansion. The Governor and I will continue the annual candlelight tours as well as the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion Holiday Gala, but look forward to bringing our Bolivar

Mr. Buzzaround, the mansion’s honey bee mascot was created “to encourage younger Missourians to learn about the beauty and history of the ‘People’s Mansion.’”

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roots to the house. We are the 38th family to live in the mansion since it was built in 1871. I’m sure holiday customs have changed over the years, but faith and family will be at the center of our celebrations.”

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Life in Jefferson City

The Kehoe’s holiday traditions will soon be changing a bit as well.

“Claudia and I officially became empty-nesters this year as our youngest daughter went off to college,” says Kehoe. “With four children, we have maintained a tradition for almost 30 years of celebrating Thanksgiving at our family farm in south central Missouri. Claudia and I feel strongly that our family has much to be thankful for, and this tradition gives us time to reflect and prepare for the most important day of the year, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas.

One day this will change as my children have families of their own, but we consider ourselves blessed to have this tradition and look forward to many more holidays together.”

And of their time in our “Most Beautiful Small Town”?

“We really like Jefferson City,” says Governor Parson. “We love to walk around downtown in the evening. It’s very quiet and peaceful. Everyone is so kind and friendly to us. I believe it is a huge honor to have the state capitol in your hometown. The people in Jefferson City do a wonderful job of making visitors, whether it’s legislators or people who work here part of the time, feel welcome.”

“We are truly enjoying our time,” adds Teresa. “The schedule has been a little hectic, but the community has graciously made us feel right at home. Jefferson City is a beautiful town. As we move into the winter months, we plan to spend more time enjoying the community and everything it has to offer.”

“I am very fortunate to call Jefferson City home for nearly 30 years,” says Kehoe. “It is a great place to work and raise a family because of the traditional values of faith, family, and hard work that are part of the central Missouri culture. Though I was born and raised in St. Louis, I consider Jefferson City home.”

Two things Governor Parson would like to leave us with: • Remember the families of veterans and servicemembers when thanking them for their service. Those loved ones sacrifice for our country as well.

• The governor’s office staff is an incredible group of people who work hard every day to make Missouri a better place.

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Citizen-Soldier

The impact, mission, and presence of the Missouri Army National Guard.

by L AU REN SA BL E F R E I M A N photos by CH ARL E S M AC HON, M US E UM OF MILITA RY H ISTORY, and DVIDS

As the oldest component of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard is unique because it has a dual state and federal mission, which means it reports to both President Donald Trump and Governor Mike Parson.

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round 10,000 visitors pass through the doors of the Museum of Missouri Military History each year. Located at the Missouri National Guard’s Ike Skelton Training Center, the museum, which is free and open to the public, is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Missouri’s military history. Inside, the museum showcases every National Guard mission from the Rev-

olutionary War to current conflicts. Outside, visitors can see aircraft and military vehicles — like the F-15 Eagle fighter, F-4 Phantom II fighter, Sherman tank, Sheridan Tank, and C-130 Hercules — up close.

According to Captain John Quin, public affairs officer, museum director Charles Machon also hosts several special events there each year, including reenactments, symposiums on

specific historical events, and militaria identification days, when visitors can bring military memorabilia from home to learn more about its origins and significance.

“We hope the people of Jefferson City will use our museum as a place to learn about their state’s military history as well as a place where they can begin to learn about their own families’ service,” says Quin.

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“For many Guardsmen, the state mission is a huge draw to service,” Wilde says. “This is because we are true citizen–soldiers and citizen–airmen.

When a major flood or tornado occurs, the people you see in uniform responding are oftentimes people who live in those same communities.”

The National Guard Around Jefferson City and throughout Missouri, the National Guard has a large presence, as it accounts for about 30 percent of all military enlistments, says Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Wilde, commander of Missouri National Guard recruiting and retention.

As the oldest component of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard is unique because it has a dual state and federal mission, which means it reports to both President Donald Trump and Governor Mike Parson. Wilde says the federal mission includes overseas deployments like those in Iraq and Afghanistan. As part of the state mission, they respond to major emergencies in Missouri and around the U.S. on the order of the governor of Missouri.

“For many Guardsmen, the state mission is a huge draw to service,” Wilde says. “This is because we are true citizen–soldiers and citizen–airmen. When a major flood or tornado occurs, the people you see in uniform responding are oftentimes people who live in those same communities.”

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Jefferson City, the state is divided into eight geographic regions, and 102 recruiters cover every zip code in Missouri, Wilde says. The National Guard offers many outstanding opportunities from training, experience, and camaraderie to furthering civilian education and skills. Most recruits are between 17 and 24, and because one of the benefits includes full in-state college tuition, Wilde says the Guard attracts many high school and college students.

“Additionally, many active duty service members from all branches who want to continue to serve in a part-time capacity join the National Guard,” says Wilde.

Guard in Flight Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph is home to an aviation flight facility charged with providing full-time aviation support to the units of the Missouri National Guard. Captain Adam Rackers, supervisory aircraft flight instructor with the Missouri National Guard, says the flight facility supports safety, maintenance, standardization, and training. In fact, Missouri is one of only five locations in the U.S. with the capability to perform depot-level aviation maintenance.

Rackers says the Jefferson City aviation facility is also the only one that operates the newest aircraft to the Army’s fleet, the UH-72 Lakota, and it houses the C-12 Huron, the state’s only fixed-wing aircraft.

“Additionally, the facility supports counter-drug aviation and facilitates training members of the Missouri helicopter search and rescue team comprised of members of Missouri Task Force 1,” says Rackers.

Though the flight facility is not generally open to the public, Rackers says exceptions are made for deployment ceremonies and approved civic organizations.

The Experience Captain Mitchell Woodrum joined the National Guard directly out of high school and served five years enlisted before commissioning as an officer in 2013. For the past six years, he has lived in Jefferson City while working at the Missouri National Guard headquarters as the resource manager for the department of logistics. As a reservist, he also serves as the company commander of the 1251st Transportation Company.

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“I’ve had an outstanding career, and I’ve had experiences I wouldn’t have had in civilian life,” Woodrum says. “I’ve gotten to serve in a lot of amazing capacities, including state emergency duties and in the disturbance in Ferguson, and I deployed to Iraq for a year.”

Woodrum says the National Guard strongly supports education. In addition to his undergraduate degree from the Washington University ROTC program, he is currently pursuing an MBA in management leadership.

“That is something the National Guard is both supporting and paying for,” Woodrum says.

“Through the National Guard, I’ve learned the importance of education and how to be a good leader, and I’ve learned to be a better man overall.”

As he reflects on his past 10 years with the National Guard, Woodrum says he is humbled by his varied experiences.

“I had outstanding leaders while I was enlisted that encouraged and inspired me to be a leader,” Woodrum says. “Now, being a company commander is an incredible experience. I have a company of 171 soldiers, and leading those soldiers and that company is a pretty incredible thing to do. I’m honored to do it, I’m honored to lead and serve with those soldiers.”

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Clockwise from left: Missouri Governor Michael Parson talks with Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Aug. 14, 2018 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael Crane): U.S. Missouri National Guard, 1438th Engineer Company, First Platoon Bridge Company, builds a ferry to transport assets (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Justyn M. Freeman); U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Arias Marcelo, right, a loadmaster assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, directs an Airmen with the 86th Airlift Wing, to back-up a RZR all-terrain vehicle into a C-130H Hercules aircraft, during Saber Junctions 18, at the Grafenwoehr training area, Germany, Sept. 28, 2018 (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick Evenson); Missouri Army National Guard Soldiers with Company C, 1-106th Aviation, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, return to the Tactical Assembly Area at Camp Clark, in Nevada, MIssouri, on January 14, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Emily Finn); Battalion Training Exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where Woodrum served as Captain for the exercise.

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sk 10 veterans what the American spirit is and you’ll get 10 different answers. It’s courage, some say. To others, it’s resilience. Still others describe it as a sense of shared duty.

All those answers and more are right. The American spirit is additive, multifaceted, and — quite literally — alive. It lives in the members of our military, past and present, who have sacrificed so that we may even debate what that spirit is. More so than any other group, American veterans have woven and defended the tapestry of ideals that is the American spirit.

The American spirit, however, is not immortal; it must be nurtured. Particularly around the holidays, it must be replenished and enriched by the citizens who benefit from it. The American spirit’s survival requires that we remember its sources, its history, and even its lapses.

The Evolution of the American Spirit Perhaps no event formed — or endangered — the American spirit more so than the U.S. Civil War. Over the course of four years, between 620,000 and 750,000 Americans died not just to settle the question of slavery, but to discover unity as a critical part of the country’s spirit. Divisions from the war arguably continue to this day.

Due to its geographic location, Missouri’s spirit was especially tested by the war. “It wasn’t like living in Alabama or another southern state, where almost everyone aligned with the Confederate cause,” Jeremy Amick, a Missouri military historian, author, and veteran, explains. “There was so much guerrilla warfare and small skirmishing. It was brother against brother.”

According to Amick, a war that gets comparatively little attention was responsible for bringing American brothers and sisters back together following the civil war. Approximately 11,500 Missourians answered President William McKinley’s call for troops to fight the 1898 Spanish–American War. Although the war lasted just four months, it reunited the nation.

“It helped heal old wounds, in a way,” Amick says. “People came from the north and the south, the east and the west, to build this army. Homegrown units helped communities put aside their differences.”

The Spanish-American War may have restored unity to the American spirit, but it would take a larger war to add a new pillar to it. World War I engaged Americans on such a scale that it solidified shared investment as part of that spirit. No state, in fact, may have invested more into the war to end all wars than Missouri.

“If you want to talk about Missouri’s role [in American wars], I think there’s no better place to look than World War I,” Amick argues. He considers Laclede native General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, to be a linchpin in crafting the American spirit. Beyond his military success, Pershing’s servant leadership, personal sacrifices, and devotion to his men endeared him to the American public.

In addition to Pershing, Amick points to Enoch Crowder, judge advocate general of the U.S. Army between 1911 and 1923, as a Missourian who shaped the American spirit during the World War I. Crowder heavily promoted the Selective Service Act, passed in 1917, to ensure that Pershing had a military force to take overseas. In doing so, he brought nearly three million men into military service, including 156,000 Missourians who served out of 750,000 who registered for the draft.

Beyond the draft and the scale of the war, new technologies encouraged a wider crop of Americans to share the burden of service. Because of World War I-era innovations, “a lot more people became interested in specific aspects of service,” Amick says. “They’d enlist because they could fly planes or work with tanks.”

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If World War I solidified unity and popular service as part of the American spirit, World War II did the same for resilience and social progress. Out of about 407,000 Americans killed in World War II, 8,000 or so were Missourians. Other Missourians endured rationing, scrap metal drives, and bombing drills as part of daily life. Missourians purchased over $3 billion in war bonds, not to mention the countless victory gardens grown and volunteer hours logged.

Indirectly, World War II built social improvement into the American spirit by laying bare injustices faced by troops of color. Amick tells the story of Tuskegee Airman James Shipley, an African-American man from Tipton who enlisted at 19 in the U.S. Army just months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Above: Tuskegee Airman James Shipley.

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When Shipley returned home, he visited a Kansas City-area ice cream shop. Despite being in uniform, he was told the shop would not serve African-Americans from the front counter. “He was denied the very rights he had fought for,” Amick says, “despite having willingly volunteered to serve his country.”

Discrimination like the kind Shipley faced set the stage for a post-World War II military policy instituted

by President Harry S. Truman, another Missouri native.

By desegregating the military in 1947, Truman cemented social equality and justice as part of the American spirit.

“The military has led the way in a surprising number of positive social changes,” Amick points out. “It preceded the desegregation of public schools by a number of years. There were some growing pains, but it became a working model.”

That egalitarian, post-World War II sense of progress continued through the Korean War, in which approximately 900 Missourians were killed. The battleship USS Missouri played a key role in defending South Korea from communist invasion. Once all was said and done, the nation mourned the death of 40,000 American troops, many of whom had fought in integrated units for the first time.

The greatest test to the American spirit since the Civil War, however, was the Vietnam War. During the conflict’s 15-year duration, more than 1,400 Missourians and over 58,000 American military members paid the ultimate price. But in Amick’s view, it was negative media coverage and urban-rural divides that tore most at the American spirit during the Vietnam era.

“Everyone saw images of men coming back from Vietnam and being spat upon, being called ‘baby killer,’” Amick says. “But if you talk to people around here, in the Jefferson City area, they were never treated like that. There were a lot of Korean [War] and World War II vets around — they understood the concept of separating the war from the warrior.”

The sense of patriotism that we feel when we think of the American spirit today was restored during the Desert Storm and 9/11 eras, according to Amick.

He cites the example of a friend who served in both Kuwait and Vietnam who received a tearful, highwaylined community welcome after coming home from Desert Storm — the kind of welcome he didn’t receive after Vietnam.

After the September 11 attacks, Amick experienced that swell of patriotism firsthand. “I was in the service when it happened,” Amick recalls. “Before that, terrorism was something you saw on TV. All of the sudden, it was real. It united the nation again because it made us feel vulnerable.”

Despite continuing challenges around terrorism and national unity, Amick remains optimistic. “I think the level of participation and patriotism have been sustained,” he says. “I’ve never seen as many military charities and nonprofits as I do now.”

Veterans have given an indispensable gift to all Missourians and all Americans: a spirit that each of us is free to define and celebrate however we may choose.

Holidays Heal the Spirit

The American spirit has been and will continue to be tested at home and abroad. Missourians, however, are hardly content to sit on the sidelines.

With Missouri’s military community topping half a million individuals — 458,702 veterans and 46,039 active duty and reserve members — public and private organizations are serving those who safeguard that spirit.

The Missouri Veterans Commission, for example, employs 44 veteran service officers around the state to help veterans access their benefits.

Additionally, it maintains seven skilled nursing homes and five veterans’ cemeteries. The MVC coordinates with organizations like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as well as nonprofits like Operation Bugle Boy, a charitable organization Amick supports and recommends to those interested in giving back to veterans.

Whatever their preferred military charity, though, MVC veteran resource coordinator Jamie Talkin recommends Missourians do their research. She suggests the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund, a state tax checkoff, as an effective program for supporting veterans. Her colleague, Jamie Melchert, MVC strategic planning and communication administrator, also admires the work of Welcome Home, which converted a former motel in Columbia into an apartment-style community for homeless veterans.

Above all, however, Melchert and Talkin encourage veterans to take advantage of their state and federal benefits. “Reach out to [the MVC],” Talkin tells veteran readers. “We want to help you. That’s why our veteran service officers are there: to make it as easy as possible for you to get the benefits you deserve.”

Still, public benefits and private donations can never truly repay the work Missouri’s veterans have done. Wartime or peacetime, Desert Storm or World War II, black or white, male or female, veterans have given an indispensable gift to all Missourians and all Americans: a spirit that each of us is free to define and celebrate however we may choose.

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Marilyn Seaton and Reid Millard

prigs of holly tucked into front door wreaths.

Twinkling lights hanging from the roof. Shiny garland wrapped around the banister. All of these are small signs that the holiday season — and its spirit of generosity — is upon us. For hundreds of women across the Jefferson City area, the spirit of the holiday season can be found in just one simple thing: a poinsettia.

Reid Millard and the Millard Family Chapels’ staff have a holiday tradition unlike many others. They deliver poinsettias to each and every widow they’ve worked with at the funeral home and have been doing so every year since 1990. After nearly 30 holiday seasons, their poinsettia delivery list now includes about 600 widows across Jefferson City and the surrounding communities.

“A friend that has a funeral home in the Boston area was doing this and gave me the idea,” says Millard. “I always wanted to let families know we aren’t just here for them in the few days that they’re here at the funeral home. We’re there throughout life.

And this is a great way to show them that we really do care.”

“A lot of the ladies we deliver to invite you in, and many of them just want to talk. They’re lonely and really just like visiting with someone,” says Ambrose Buector, who has been a driver for the Millard Family Chapels for the last six years. “One lady I talked with for about 30 minutes. It was really rewarding for me and just really touched me. This is definitely one of our favorite parts of the job.”

“It’s a nice feeling for us, but it’s a great feeling for a lot of widows, especially those whose family lives out of town, or those who don’t have children of their own,” says Millard.

“It’s a great way to remind them that someone is thinking of them during

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the holidays. . . . The reception we receive when we deliver the poinsettias is just amazing. The first-timers mention to us that, being that it’s their first holiday season without their husband, this helps them through it. It’s a small token that might remind her of her late husband.”

That reminder was very real — and very meaningful — for 97-year-old Georgialee Dallas, who began receiving poinsettias 23 years ago from Millard Family Chapels. Her husband, Hugh, who battled Alzheimer’s for over a decade before passing away in 1995, knew how much Georgialee loved poinsettias, even as a child.

“At Christmastime, Hugh would make a point to find the first place in town that had poinsettias for sale and bring me one,” says Dallas. “When this poinsettia was first delivered after he died, I wondered, ‘Did Hugh send that? How did he do that?’ When I saw it was from Reid and his

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staff, I was just overjoyed. Reid really is such a thoughtful, caring person.”

Each year for over two decades, Dallas’s annual poinsettia from Millard Family Chapels sits in the middle of her dining room table, serving as the centerpiece to her holiday joy, surrounded by Christmas cards from her friends and family.

Marilyn Seaton’s poinsettia from Millard’s sits next to her nativity set each year. “The first Christmas when I received it, I just broke down in tears,” she admits. “I thought it was just so professional and thoughtful. I can’t tell you how moved I was.”

This holiday season marks eight years since Wayne Thomas Seaton passed away after battling kidney cancer. “For me, Christmas is the hardest time of year to go through.

Even though it has been eight years, it’s a hard time of year when you’ve lost someone, especially your spouse,” says Seaton. “So, when that poinsettia comes, it really can be overwhelming. It’s bittersweet. It brings back such wonderful memories, so it is comforting, but it still brings tears to my eyes. It’s just so amazing that someone cares enough about you to send you something special during the busy holiday season.”

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“I lost my own wife about nine years ago, before I came to work for Reid,” Buector shares. “I know how Reid treated me and my family and helped me through a difficult time. He would check in on me afterward, just to see how we were doing. Knowing how much he cares about the families we help through this difficult time makes me feel good. And it makes us all proud to work for someone that really does care for the families he works with.”

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President, Lincoln University photos by K E I T H B ORG M EY E R EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University, master’s from Iowa State University, and PhD from Jackson State University.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: I have worked in higher education for 34 years, with 15 of those years serving in senior level administration positions. I have served as vice president for student affairs at three different institutions, including Mississippi Valley State University, City University of New York College of Staten Island, and the State University of New York at Oswego.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF: I am a native Mississippian born and raised in the Mississippi Delta. I have one son, who is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego.

WHY I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT I DO: I know the value of an education and how it changes lives and patterns of living. As a native of the Mississippi Delta, one of the most impoverished areas of the country, education was my path to a better life. My parents instilled in my siblings and me from a very early age that we were going to college, and we did. If we can do this, anyone can do this. I want people to know that their beginnings do not determine their destiny. You can be and do anything you want with determination and hard work. That is just as true today as it was when I was a young girl dreaming about my future.

WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME: People should know that I’m very down-to-earth. There is nothing pretentious about me. What you see is what you get. They should also know that I am a hugger — I hug Jeff Jefferson erson City Magazine | 83 85

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everybody, so if you don’t want a hug, you’d better let me know before I grab you.

WHY I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT COMMUNITY: Community determines who we are and what we stand for. A united community can achieve whatever goals are set forth. A united community provides for the welfare of all its citizenry without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion. A united community is inviting and inclusive. These are the characteristics that distinguish forward-moving communities.

These are the characteristics that drive my passion for any community of which I am a member. It’s always my goal to make a positive contribution to my community.

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two are inextricably woven together and are vital to each other’s success. I want the entire community to know that Lincoln University is a partner in the future growth and development of Jefferson City and Cole County.

IF I WEREN’T DOING THIS FOR A LIVING, I WOULD: I have no idea. I can’t imagine not doing what I do!

WHAT I DO FOR FUN: I’m a police show junkie! I love watching the Law and Order series, “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS,” and “NCIS Los Angeles.” I watch these shows over and over as though I’ve never seen them before.

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ACCOMPLISHMENT(S) I’M MOST PROUD OF: Being the mother of a wonderful son, Brandon, and serving as the 20th president of Lincoln University.

LAST BOOK YOU READ: “Slavery by Another Name.” I just read it for the second time.

FAVORITE APP: I am technologically limited, so I don’t have any apps.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Grits.

MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW THAT I: Play piano.

FAMILY: My son, Brandon Woolfolk; my mother, Bessie Burns; my sisters, Rosetta Howard, Beryl Tucker, and Dianne Grisham; and my brothers

FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST OF THE MOMENT: My all-time favorite is Luther Vandross.

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Helping Heroes

An understanding of how to access VA health benefits.

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ore than 450,000 veterans live in Missouri, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Cole County alone is home to approximately 36,000 veterans. The medical needs of the veteran population are wide and varied. Everyday primary care needs, including podiatry and optometry, are on the rise, as are behavioral health care needs for PTSD, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and suicide prevention; the Centers for Disease Control

estimated in 2014 that, on average, 21 veterans commit suicide in the U.S. daily.

The VA’s most recent National Survey of Veterans, conducted in 2010, indicates that 42 percent of veterans are unaware of the VA health care benefits available to them, and 26 percent did not know how to apply for these benefits. To tackle this problem, the VA launched its Concierge for Care service in 2017 to help veterans enroll in VA health benefits shortly after their separation from

the military. However, there are also bootson-the-ground efforts to help veterans at the local level.

A Navy veteran of Desert Storm, Jason Hees has been a veterans service officer at the Missouri Veterans Commission in Jefferson City since 2013. He spends his days helping local veterans navigate the VA medical system. He finds that older vets in particular are less likely to know about the benefits available to them and that many veterans Jefferson City Magazine | 89

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have misconceptions about what their health benefits do and do not cover.

“The most beneficial reason to contact a veterans service officer is to learn what benefits are available through the VA,” Hees says. “We assist veterans in obtaining those benefits and advocate on their behalf by dealing with the bureaucracy so they don’t have to. It helps them access care because we let them know all available options and help them apply for them.”

Hees says the biggest need he encounters is home health care for aging veterans, which is not surprising, as nearly half of Missouri veterans are 65 or older. Additionally, medical needs vary based on the conflict in which a veteran served; Hees says Vietnam veterans have a high percentage of heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers due to herbicide exposure in theater. He also counsels veterans in need of behavioral health services, which isn’t always an easy conversation.

“The biggest needs for behavioral health services that I encounter are usually for posttraumatic stress disorder due to combat or military sexual trauma, or for depression and anxiety,” Hees says. “Many veterans are hesitant about contacting behavioral health,

health benefits, where do they go to receive medical attention? One option for receiving health care, including behavioral health care, is at Jefferson City’s Harry S. Truman VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic. One of Missouri’s 30 CBOCs, the Jeff City clinic allows veterans to receive a variety of outpatient services without having to travel to a larger VA hospital.

“Many of our veterans live in rural areas of the state,” says Jeffrey Hoelscher, public affairs officer for the Truman VA. “The purpose of our outpatient clinics is to provide as much comprehensive care as close to home as possible.”

The CBOC is located at 2707 W. Edgewood Dr., with a larger facility set to be completed in December just down the road. This new facility will be about 10,500 square feet, an increase of nearly 3,000 square feet over the current facility, and the number of primary care exam rooms will increase from seven to 10.

“The most beneficial reason to contact a veterans service officer is to learn what benefits are available through the VA,” Hees says. “We assist veterans in obtaining those benefits and advocate on their behalf by dealing with the bureaucracy so they don’t have to. It helps them access care because we let them know all available options and help them apply for them.”

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but after speaking to them about the subject, I can usually alleviate a lot of those fears. All of the veterans service officers are veterans, and many of us use those same services.”

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“We estimate a 30 percent increase in patient care with the addition of more space and more services.

Additionally, with the opening of this new facility, we have room for expansion if there’s a future need.”

“In addition to 10 primary care rooms, which include a triage room and a women’s health room, the new clinic also will have four telehealth rooms, four optometry rooms, two mental health rooms, two podiatry rooms, and an audiology suite,” Hoelscher says.

The telehealth rooms will allow patients to visit with a health care provider using a videocalling device, such as a cell phone or web camera, an option that is expected to be helpful for patients living in rural areas. The new facility will also offer laboratory services.

“In [fiscal year] 2018, we provided care for 4,718 veterans at the Jefferson City facility, which translated into 15,941 patient appointments,” Hoelscher says. “We estimate a 30 percent increase in patient care with the addition of more space and more services.

Additionally, with the opening of this new facility, we have room for expansion if there’s a future need.”

Additional resources are available to veterans, including a crisis hotline: Enroll in VA health benefits: 1-877-222-VETS Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text 838255

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My Health Journey

With help from local experts, I aim to build a stronger, healthier foundation.

by M E GA N W H I T E H EA D, E R I N BI DL AC K, A N D A NG E L A BA X

Angela Bax, Training for Life with Ang: What an amazing journey it has been working with Megan! Her transformation is one to be recognized along with so many accomplishments along the way.

She has learned so many vital aspects of improving one’s health, such as being intentional when eating and drinking, learning and practicing portion control, understanding the purpose of food, eating out less, cooking more, having healthier on-the-go options, and most importantly, knowing when to treat yourself!

She not only took the first steps toward being a healthy individual, but she took it to the next level by doing a daily detox to boost her liver function and take control of her stress and overall happiness. When one chooses to truly change their health, they change as a person because they learn to better appreciate and respect their mind and body.

As a health coach, I have been exposed to many quick fixes, “easy” ways of change, diet pills, fad diets, and more. That is why

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90 percent of dieters fail — because they never learn how to be healthy in the first place. I truly believe that Megan continuing to learn and grow in her level of comfort is the way every person should take control of their health journey. It will never be easy, and it will never be perfect, but the moment you take the step forward in understanding things have to change, you have accomplished one of the hardest tasks.

It is my job as a health coach to support your journey, keep you accountable, allow you to follow your plan, and give you guidance and resources along the way.

I have so much love for Megan. She is now feeling better than ever and can do whatever she desires to do!

Erin Bidlack, Studio 573: I want this to speak to anyone who is about to start or who is just now starting a health journey. If you have just started your health journey, congrats! Take it one step at a time, day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute.

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You will have your ups, downs, highs, and lows, but just keep moving forward. Avoid the start-overs as much as you can.

If you’re someone who is about to start your journey, why are you waiting? Is it because you’re not ready? Do you need additional support? Are you waiting until the new year?

Are you waiting until the first of the week?

Acknowledge that you may need a push and accountability. Waiting is one of the worst things you can do. I see so many people wait until January 1 or wait until Monday to start their diet, and statistics show about 80 percent fail.

Just take the leap and go day by day.

Megan It has been a crazy year, and I am grateful to those of you who have taken this journey with me. To my family, friends, and those of you who are reading this, all of you have pushed me to be healthier.

I’ve learned an incredible amount on this journey. My biggest takeaway is that just because you think you feel healthy and well doesn’t mean you actually are. Through working with Erin and Ang, I realized that I’ve been walking around feeling like crap and not even really knowing it. Now that I’m more active and eating and drinking much better, it’s incredible how much different I feel. I have more energy, I wake up much easier in the morning (which is saying a lot for me), and I have a clearer head. Without the knowledge and guidance of my health coaches, I would still be walking around in an unwitting daze!

While the writing about my health journey is coming to an end, I am really looking forward to what’s coming next. I’m learning to be a better cook, I’m becoming stronger, and I’m becoming more confident in my wardrobe.

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Remember, just because something works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for you.

Take the time to get to know yourself — what foods do you love and hate? Are you more of a group or individual exerciser? Whatever the case may be, the best way to get healthy is to do it in a way you enjoy. That’s what will take you over the edge and into long-term success.

Find a friend, a coach, or even an app that will hold you accountable and take the plunge!

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EVENING: Sit on the couch on my phone, tablet, or in front of the TV . . . all night.

My Day (After) MORNING: Wake up refreshed. Have an Isagenix shake and cleanse (maybe an apple or banana if I’m really hungry). Take my time getting ready.

AFTERNOON: Have a lunch that I prepped the night before with unsweet iced tea (okay, SOMETIMES I’ll grab a Diet Coke — they’re my weakness). Take a walk around the office to avoid sitting at the computer all day.

EVENING: Do a bit of cleaning around the apartment. Prep my dinner (and lunch for the next day). Take a walk around the complex (or do guided yoga exercises when it’s raining, which doesn’t seem to ever end). Cook dinner and tomorrow’s lunch. Then sit down for some screen time.

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by REBECCA RADEMAN and MEGAN WHITEHEAD

First Lady Parson, the staff of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, and the Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion graciously invited us into the mansion for a special gourmet treat in their historic state dining room. The mansion’s tradition of serving incredible gourmet meals wouldn’t be complete without one of these three delicious recipes.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Missouri Mansion Perfect Pecan Pie

A holiday favorite of First Lady Parson Pie filling ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups corn syrup (1/2 dark and 1/2 light) 4 eggs 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely broken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup sugar 8 ounces cool whip 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 16 ounces frozen strawberries 2 3-ounce packages of strawberry Jell-O Directions: Melt butter and add pretzels and sugar. Press into 13-inch by 9-inch pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Set aside to cool.

Mix cream cheese, cool whip, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread mixture over crust and refrigerate until set. Heat two cups of water in an 8-cup bowl. Add Jell-O and microwave for two minutes until completely dissolved. Add frozen strawberries and let partially set, pour over cream cheese mixture, and refrigerate until completely firm.

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Pie crust ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick), diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Flour for rolling dough Pie crust directions: Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow corn meal mixed with bean sized bits of butter. (If the mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.)

Add egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl.

If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon of cold water over the mixture. Form the dough into a disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough with a rolling pin into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.

Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan, trim the edges, leaving about an extra inch around the edge. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself to form a thick edge even with the rim. Flute the edge as desired.

Pie filling directions: In a saucepan, boil sugar and corn syrup together for two to three minutes, then set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs lightly and very slowly pour the syrup mixture into the eggs, stirring constantly.

Strain the mixture to make sure it’s smooth and lump free. Stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans, and then pour into pie crust. Bake pie for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Missouri Mansion Roasted Bartlett Pears with Honey Mascarpone Ingredients: 3 Bartlett pears 2 tablespoons of butter 1/2 cup honey 8 ounces mascarpone cheese 8 ounces heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons pistachios 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the pears in half and remove the pits. Place them skin side down in a baking dish. Place a half teaspoon of butter in the center of each pear and generously drizzle with honey. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

With a hand mixer, mix heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla, confectioner’s sugar, ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and the mascarpone. With a wooden spoon, slowly mix everything. When the pears are roasted and golden brown, place one half of a pear, skin side down, on a serving plate.

Add one tablespoon of mascarpone cream in the center and top with the pistachios, leftover pumpkin pie spice, and an additional drizzle of honey.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our family to yours!

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DESTINATIONS

Winter Wonderlands The holiday spirit is alive and bright in these Missouri light showcases.

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There’s something magical about the soft glow of holiday lights, dazzling with their reflections bouncing off the frozen ground. A peacefulness and calm come with the beauty of the lights. When night falls and the lights illuminate crisp winter air, we are transported back to our earliest memories of the holidays.

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f you’re in search of the splendor that is holiday lights, you don’t have to go far from home. From drive-through parks to walking paths to holiday light running trails, you’re sure to find the perfect destination around our state to get you in the holiday spirit.

GARDEN GLOW — MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS St. Louis, MO The first Garden Glow was held in 2013.

“Typically, visitors see the 79 beautiful acres of the garden in the daylight, but there is something truly magical about seeing the garden at night,” says Catherine Martin, public information officer for Missouri Botanical Gardens. Admission fees benefit the Missouri Botanical Garden, which is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a national historic landmark. “More than one million lights twinkle at the Missouri Botanical Garden during Glow, illuminating the garden’s landscape and historic buildings,” Catherine adds. “You can enjoy a winter walk through the garden with family and friends and warm up with a holiday beverage, s’mores around the fire, or with a holiday tour of Tower Grove House, all while strolling through a stunning light display.

Each year, there’s something new to see as we continue to make the display even better for new guests and those who have made it part of their annual holiday traditions.”

The display runs November 17 to January 1 from 5 to 10 p.m., with the last entry at 9 p.m. It runs every night except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at 4344 Shaw Blvd.

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HOLIDAY PARK St. Joseph, MO The Holiday Park in St. Joseph, also known as the North Pole, began in 1981 to bring back an organized Christmas lights display to the community. “A group of optimists from the East Hills Optimists Club pitched the idea of turning Krug Park into a winter wonderland during the Christmas holiday season to the parks director,” says Julie Noel, special events and communications coordinator for the Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities Department of the City of St. Joseph. The local public schools had a

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DESTINATIONS competition to name the mile drive-through park, “Holiday Park” winning out. “Local groups volunteer to sing holiday songs in the park. There is no set schedule for when these performances will occur, so it is always a fun surprise for people traveling through the park during a performance,” says Julie. The parks department takes great pride in decorating both Krug Park and Hyde Park in St. Joseph for the holidays. “Many people travel back to St. Joseph just to drive through the park and relive their childhood memories while making new memories with their children and grandchildren,” adds Julie.

The display runs at 3500 St. Joseph Avenue November 23 through January 1 every night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free will donation is accepted to help with continuation of the lights.

POWELL GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Kingsville, MO Powell Gardens Festival of Lights is illuminated

by KC Power & Light and began in 2017.

You’ll find Kansas City’s Botanical Garden on Highway 50, about 40 minutes east of Kansas City. “This initiative brings life and activity during a time when the gardens are generally dormant,” says Kalie Hudson, marketing and sales manager of the gardens. Powell Gardens is a nonprofit, and funds raised through the event support the organization. Displays are set up along a mile-long walking path through the gardens. “The displays are conceptualized and installed by our amazing horticulture team. Their creativity and hard work bring these beautiful ideas to life,” says Kalie. “We are truly unique in the area in that the display is a walking pathway through a beautiful botanical garden. We are outside city limits, and noise and light pollution are virtually nonexistent, allowing for a calming, joyful experience during a bustling holiday season.”

The display runs November 23 through January 6 Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50.

LATCHFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Callao, MO In the small town of Callao, Missouri, you’ll find Latchford Christmas Lights. This year marks the 27th year Bruce and Vicki Latchford (plus family and friends) have put on their

display at their home. It all started when Vicki asked for an outdoor nativity scene for Christmas, and it has grown from there to a five-acre walking trail on their property that extends into their neighbor’s yard. “Our little town is probably 290 people, and last year, more than 20,000 people signed the guest book,” says Vicki. Their displays offer visitors a classic Christmas with antique displays mixed in with new designs of their creation.

There are characters and sleighs that kids and kids-at-heart can take photos with as well.

“It’s fun to see the families come out,” says Vicki. “I think it’s a must-see display because they can interact more by getting outside and taking their time walking through with hot chocolate.” The Latchfords offer their display free to the public; the donation box helps to fund the electricity. In addition to their lights display, the Latchfords also decorate American Legion Post 360 Callao with military Christmas decorations.

The display runs November 22 through January 1 every night from 5:15 to 10 p.m. on 518 E. Second St.

CAPITAL CITY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Jefferson City, MO “Load up your car and head out to Binder Park to enjoy this magical holiday season with friends and family all while helping out others in your community,” says Sarah Wood, director of operations for Homemaker Health Care, a local nonprofit organization. This is the second year HHC is putting on the display as a community fundraiser to bring awareness to help seniors and people with disabilities right here in the Jefferson City community. All proceeds from the event will go toward HHC and other local charities that help with the event. “What better way to help out others in your community while enjoying this magical holiday season drivethrough park with your friends and family?” says Sarah. “Our goal is not just to have lights but to entertain our visitors with choreographed displays that are synced to music that plays over a radio station in the visitors’ cars.”

The drive-through light park is located at Binder Park. The fundraiser runs from December 1 to December 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.

Other must-see light attractions in Missouri: THE MAGIC TREE Columbia, MO November 30 to January 6 from dusk to 11 p.m. at The Village of Cherry Hill, 4200 Merchant St.

THE ENCHANTED VILLAGE OF LIGHTS AT LAURIE FAIRGROUNDS Laurie, MO November 16 to January 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends) at 269 Fairgrounds Dr.

UNITY CIRCLE OF LIGHTS Versailles, MO November 25 to January 1 from dark until midnight at Highway 5 and Highway 52.

PLAZA LIGHTS Kansas City, MO Thanksgiving to mid-January from sundown to 3 a.m. at 4706 Broadway.

BIG RIVER RUNNING COMPANY THREE-MILE RUN/WALK THROUGH CANDY CANE LANE St. Louis, MO Most weeknights in December from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 5352 Devonshire Ave.

ST. LOUIS ZOO WILD LIGHTS St. Louis, MO November 22 to December 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1 Government Dr.

TILLES PARK WINTER WONDERLAND St. Louis, MO November 21 to December 29 (closed Christmas Eve) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 9551 Litzsinger Rd.

AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS — SILVER DOLLAR CITY Branson, MO November 3 to December 30 during park hours at 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy.

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The day featured a variety of educational sessions, including a baby crawling contest, sibling activities, a baby product fashion show, door prizes, a grand prize nursery giveaway, and over 40 exhibitors. Winner of the grand prize nursery makeover was Alison Redel.

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Anytime Fitness..............................................114

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MEMORY LANE

The Chamber Building

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce’s home has a storied history of its own.

by DAV I D M I N T O N , president of Central Bank and chairman-elect for the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce photos by L L OY D G R O T J A N and J E F F E R S O N C I T Y A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

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s the Chamber’s 125-year anniversary motto attests, “Building bridges to the future” is the simplified mission of the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce. But it is the building at 213 Adams St. that serves as the chamber’s organizational home. This historic building, noted for its stately white columns, serves as a proud downtown landmark.

The structure has a rich and wonderful heritage. It was originally built as a home in 1907 by Dr. and Mrs. William A. Clark. Dr. Clark, who lived from 1865 to 1934, was a well-known and highly respected physician and community leader. During his lifetime, he doctored hundreds of Mid-Missouri residents, frequently receiving no compensation except 130 | November/December 2018

building to the north and added a chapel to the eastern part.

The chamber then purchased the office building in 1976, and the chapel was converted to the Arthur P. Grimshaw Boardroom. Mr. Grimshaw served as the first chairman of the board in 1893, so it’s fitting that his name and picture adorn the room. Major renovations and upkeep projects over the years for a bushel of sweet corn or other vegetables.

He also served as the personal physician to at least eight Missouri governors.

The Clark family sold the house to the Missouri Baptist Convention in 1949. It was extensively remodeled to serve as their church headquarters. The church expanded the

point to the chamber’s commitment to the building’s preservation.

As the incoming chairman of the board, I look forward to leading the chamber in 2019. Its building is indeed a strong symbol of leadership in our community. We should all be proud to have its history as part of our history.

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