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Team Columbia I have to thank Monica Barbie for giving me the idea and Kelsey Gillespy for writing my favorite article to date: “Team Columbia,” page 62. In it we take time to celebrate some of Columbia’s student athletes, with a look at all of the local high schools with athletic programs including Rock Bridge, Tolton and Hickman.

With help from the athletic directors, coaches and staff, we selected 14 students who excel in academics, sportsmanship, community service and more.

In addition, we went on a search for Columbia’s No. 1 high school sports fan, and Father Mike Colman, school chaplain of Father Tolton Catholic High School, walked away with the bragging rights this year. If you’ve been to a Tolton athletic event, you might have seen him cheering from the sidelines. I asked Father Mike when he came in for the photo shoot what his favorite sports memory of the year was, but he couldn’t name just one. Instead he named three: Cameron Bagley’s buzzer-beating layup against Centralia to take third in the Macon Tournament, the Lady Trailblazers beating defending champions the Harrisburg Bulldogs at the Fatima Tournament to win the consolation trophy, Tolton’s first varsity football win — one he says is for the history books.

I am so glad we took the opportunity to celebrate these local students because there is no denying that high school can be rough for athletes and non-athletes alike.

According to the Ambassadors for Kids Club, one in four students have been bullied, and one in five students admit to being a bully or doing some bullying. As I met some of these star athletes, I asked if they have ever experienced bullying and what they’ve done when they saw it happening to others.

“I saw some kids picking on a mentally disabled kid, and instead of approaching the bullies, I approached the kid they were picking on and got his attention away from the bullies,” says Rock Bridge Bruins Girl Leia Tarbox. “Sometimes you can’t fix the bullies because they don’t respect you, but you can help the victims. Sometimes you’re the victim, and you just need a good friend to lean on, and sometimes you need to be the friend the victim can lean on.”

Recent Hickman graduate Taylor Liscum says she experienced quite a bit of bullying in middle school and junior high. What’s her advice to those being bullied now? “Be yourself,” she says. “You will make it through all the nonsense. Just remember, whatever the people who are picking on you have to say, it does not reflect who you are as a person. Stay true to who you are, keep a smile on your face, and remember that it won’t last forever.”

Words of wisdom from bright kids, proving themselves role models not only for their peers but also for the rest of us.

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①. Gillian Tracey Gillian moved to Columbia from Spring, Texas, to work for Columbia Home as creative marking assistant, and she has loved getting to know the city and its community members. Besides designing ads, her favorite part of her job is using creativity to help businesses develop the best marketing strategy possible. Outside the office, Gillian enjoys venturing into the great outdoors, doing arts and crafts, riding horses, reading a good book and spending quality time with her roommate, who is a scruffy terrier named Griffin.

②. Teresa White Teresa, a native of Willard, Mo., moved to Columbia in 2011 to undertake the position of senior marketing consultant of Columbia Home magazine. Now, she works with local businesses and national companies to come up with creative campaigns to help with their marketing message. In whatever time she has left over, she enjoys spending it with her boyfriend, Kyle, playing golf or cooking healthy recipes.

③. Katrina Tauchen A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Katrina joined the Columbia Home team in 2009 and has been contributing to the magazine in varying capacities ever since. She's a writer, editor and food blogger at splashofsomething.com and is apt to juggle interviews and deadlines between batches of homemade cookies. When she's not at work or in the kitchen, Katrina spends her free time drinking too much coffee with her husband, Jared, and chasing around their 18-month-old daughter, Clara.

④. Kristin Branscom Lifelong Columbian and Hickman grad, Kristin was destined for a life of creativity. Having a passion to draw since childhood, she pursued a similar field and picked up her bachelor’s degree in graphic design in 2005. Now, as art director of Columbia Home, she lays out various magazines, provides creative direction and makes magazines look like something people want to pick up and dive into. After a full day of work, Kristin likes going home to her husband, Jeff, and 19-month-old son, Easton.

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FEATURES 24 Love of the Game For Americana collector John Sutherland, his dual-purpose man cave serves as a place to unwind and a shrine to his favorite celebrities and sports heroes of all time.

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45 That’s Just Dande The Dande Café, Columbia’s newest glutenfree eatery, welcomes patrons with zesty soups, fresh breads and dessert and an ambience that invites you to stay a while.

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50 A Box for Bling Find a permanent home for your daily bedazzlements with this DIY ring box made to keep your jewelry clutter undercover.

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57 Slices of Paradise Interior designer Caroline Leemis offers tips, tricks and tutorials to grow your own pieces of backyard heaven.

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Columbia Home honors the city’s top student athletes who epitomize work ethic, sportsmanship, leadership, academic excellence, spirit and community service.

79 Full Speed Ahead Six mid-Missouri women, all passionate about cars, set the pace for a changing industry offering greater opportunities than ever before.

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THE A-TEAM Meet the city's best student athletes /// PAGE 62

From the football star to the dance team captain, Columbia Home highlights the city’s student athletes who balance life on and off the field with style, grace and finesse. Story on page 62. Photos by Anthony Jinson.

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Columbia’s must-do summer events Derby Days

Arts, Alive What: It’s once again time for Columbia’s quarterly Artrageous Friday. Take a self-guided art crawl through downtown to support the local art scene.

When: 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 19 Where: The District Info: Free and open to the community. For more information, visit ArtrageousFridays.com.

What: Soap box derbies have been a part of Columbia history since 1938. Sponsored by the Downtown Optimist Club, the Mid-Missouri Soap Box Derby determines which derby devotee will join the ranks of famous Columbian and NASCAR driver Carl Edwards and compete against other young drivers from around the world in Akron, Ohio.

When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 9 Where: Seventh and Broadway Info: Free. Call 573-443-6900 for more information.

Hello, Baby!

What: Kids come with a steep learning curve, but with the Hello, Baby! Expo, sponsored by Boone Hospital Center and the Columbia Daily Tribune, expectant and new parents can go in prepared.

“The baby expo concept has been picking up steam across the country,” says Deborah Marshall, Columbia Daily Tribune special projects manager. “[It] will truly be a celebration of birth and family.”

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 15 Where: Holiday Inn Expo Center Info: Admission TBA

Dog Days of Summer What: Fill the hottest season of the year with the hottest sales of the year. Beat the heat to enjoy deep discounts from some of your favorite downtown merchants.

When: All day, July 26 to 29 Where: The District Info: Free

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Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, 17 N. Ninth St., 9 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 day of

Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2

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Art in the Park, Stephens Lake Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Free

Dr. Shivegas, The Blue Note 9:30 p.m., $10

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Film Series: Ride with the Devil (1999), 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 7 p.m., Free

Saturday, June 8

Shred Fest Skateboarding Event, Columbia Skate Park at Cosmo Park, 4 to 7 p.m., Free Sixth Annual Susan G. Komen MidMissouri, Pink Promise Tea, Clinton Club in Mizzou Arena, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $15

Sunday, June 9

Billy Joe Shaver, The Blue Note, 7 p.m., $15 Mid Missouri Soap Box Derby, Seventh and Broadway, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Free

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Jesse Auditorium, 2 p.m., 7 p.m., $19 to $29

Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater Concert Series, Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater, 7 to 9 p.m., Free

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Movies in the Park, Flat Branch Park, 9 p.m., $2, Free for children 8 and under

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Thursday, June 20 Kids Series: World of Art – Lamp, 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 4 to 6 p.m., Free (preregistration required) Film Series: Black Orpheus (1959), 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 7 p.m., Free

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Wednesday, July 17

Ready, Set, Glow, Concannon Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, 3115 Falling Leaf Court, Open to the Public, All Day Long

Family Fun Fest: Summer Fun, Flat Branch Park, 6 to 8 p.m., $2, Free for children ages 8 and under

Thursday, July 4

Turnpike Troubadors, The Blue Note 9 p.m., $12

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4th of July Fire in the Sky, The District and Flat Branch Park, Entertainment at 6:30 p.m., Fireworks at 9 p.m., Free

Friday, July 5 Film Series: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

(2000), 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 7 p.m., Free

Thursday, July 11 Kids Series: World of Art – Henri Matisse and The Fauves, 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 4 to 6 p.m., Free (preregistration required)

Film Series: Bicycle Thieves (1948), 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 7 p.m., Free Kids Series: World of Art – Prints, 106 Pickard Hall, University of Missouri, 4 to 6 p.m., Free (preregistration required)

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Thursday – Saturday, July 11-13 Barry Rothbart, Déjà Vu Comedy Club, 8 p.m., 10:15 p.m., $8

Friday, July 12 Movies in the Park, Flat Branch Park, 9 p.m., $2, Free for children under 8

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Monday – Saturday, July 22-27 2013 Mizzou International Composers Festival, University of Missouri Campus and Missouri Theatre, Event times vary by date, $10 to $80

Friday and Saturday, July 26-27 D. L. Hughley, Déjà Vu Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m., $25 to $30

Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 26 to 29 Dog Days Sidewalk Sale, The District, All day, Free

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For Americana collector John Sutherland, his dual-purpose man cave serves as a place to unwind and a shrine to his favorite celebrities and sports heroes of all time As one of the owners and vice president of River City Construction, John Sutherland, who has been with the company for 20 years, knows a thing or two about building, layout and design. In fact, his expertise is reflected throughout the beautiful dream home he and his wife, Connie, built in 2009. And yes, there’s an awesome man cave. But with a passion for collecting memorabilia, in particular NASCAR and anything Carl Edwards, Sutherland didn’t stop there. He also built his dream workshop.

Merriam Webster defines a man cave as “a room or space designed according to the taste of the man of the house, to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities.” Sutherland’s man cave takes this definition to a whole new level.

First and foremost, Sutherland’s man cave is an amazing recreation room filled with everything from video gaming (complete with Guitar Hero band instruments), to shuffleboard, billiards, SkeeBall and foosball. The arcade section features classic pinball games, such as Elvis Presley, Playboy and Guns and Roses, along with a retro-looking arcade kiosk called ArcadePC that plays 1,500 of the original all-time favorites, such as Pac Man. There’s also a sit-down, simulated car-driving game called Fast and the Furious. To top it off, there’s a fully stocked bar, including beer-tap handles for those who prefer draft, guaranteed to satisfy every thirst. columbiahomemagazine.com | 25

All along the walls The initial ambience is quite impressive to say the least, particularly when you take in the two wall-mounted TV screens and the cozy sitting areas. But from then on, it’s the memorabilia that truly takes your breath away.

Hundreds, perhaps thousands of items, from team jerseys to personal shoes, base-

pop rocker Michael Jackson and business

sonally saw celebrities sign about 80 per-

magnate Donald Trump.

cent of their autographed items. “We try

“I’m a sports fan, but I just wanted to get

to get photos of the people signing our

stuff that was unique, not just one sport,

items,” Sutherland says. In fact, throughout

but stuff that was more Americana,” says

the room there are numerous pictures of

Sutherland, who’s been collecting memo-

Sutherland posing with famous celebrities

rabilia for close to 15 years and takes his

and sports icons displayed alongside the

collecting very seriously, making the most

signed items in his collection, from Josh

of his 2,400-square-foot sanctuary.

Todd to the band Buckcherry, Dennis Rod-

Many of the items are displayed in see-

man and Mike Tyson. Connie is featured in

ball gloves and helmets; NASCAR racing

through cases. Game-worn shoes, such as

equipment; posters from rock bands and

Shaquille O’Neil’s size 22 when he played

Some articles are replicas, such as a Ti-

sporting events are each beautifully dis-

for the Miami Heat, Magic Johnson’s, Doc-

ger Woods autograph on a brand of shoes

played. And every one is signed by legends,

tor J’s, Larry Bird’s and Wilt Chamberlain’s,

preferred by the golf phenomenon. Other

from Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio to

are all there. Sutherland and his wife per-

replicas include a football with all the re-

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a photo with Pete Rose.

cent Heisman Trophy winners, including

his prized possessions, which took more

that work for a couple of the NASCAR

OJ Simpson. In addition, Sutherland has

than two years to complete, is a seat from

teams that get us passes into the garage ar-

close to a dozen guitars on display, each

the old Busch Stadium signed by all the re-

eas or the motor coach lot where the driv-

signed by some of his favorite bands. “It’s

cent St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Famers:

ers stay,” he says.

something different that you don’t nor-

Stan Musial, Ozzy Smith, Lou Brock, Whit-

There’s a checkered flag signed by all the

mally see,” says Sutherland, who is quick

ey Herzog, Bob Gibson, Bruce Sutter and

racecar drivers from last year’s race in Kan-

to point out the guitars were not played by

Red Schoendienst. “If Tony La Russa gets

sas on one wall and cases displaying sever-

the bands, but the signatures are indeed

inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Sutherland

al replica NASCAR helmets signed by driv-

real. For instance, there’s one with Paul

says, “we will have to try to get his signa-

ers, including Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

McCartney’s autograph. “My favorite one

ture on the seat to add to the collection.”

and Tony Stewart. One of Sutherland’s re-

Although he’s passionate about collect-

al treasures is the signed race-used steer-

ing Americana memorabilia in general,

ing wheel from one of Edwards’ cars. Ad-

Although more of a Chicago fan, Suther-

Sutherland’s collection of NASCAR items,

ditionally, he has racing gloves signed by

land considers himself lucky to be in close

particularly Carl Edwards’ objects, is his

Edwards and Pole Award Fastest qualifier

proximity to the St. Louis Cardinals. One of

greatest sense of pride. “We have friends

flags from the Columbia native as well.

is the one signed by bands Aerosmith and Motley Crue.”

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Along with his man cave, Sutherland also has a 36-by-72-foot workshop that he built last year, set up to look like a NASCAR race shop. “I’m a big Nascar fan,” he says. “Lots of people have shops with old gas station or oil company signs. But we’re also big Carl Edwards fans, so we thought, ‘Why don’t we try to make the décor stuff from Carl Edwards?’ So, we’ve tried hard to get a hood or body part from every major sponsor that he’s raced for.”

“I’m a sports fan, but I just wanted to get stuff that was unique, not just one sport, but stuff that was more Americana.” — John Sutherland, homeowner Once again, Sutherland utilized the walls efficiently but this time with bigger items.

Genuine drivers’ suits, all worn by Edwards (Sutherland owns nine) hang on one long wall, along with several NASCAR race hoods. The hoods represent the majority of major sponsors Edwards has had throughout his career: Office Depot, Scotts, CheezIts, UPS, Subway, Fastenal and AFLAC. 28 | JUNE/JULY 2013

There is even a one-of-a-kind hood made specifically for Sutherland by Roush Fenway Racing, with almost life-size images of each of the Roush Fenway drivers and team owner Jack Roush, signed by all. Two sections of an actual racecar body hang on the opposite wall.

But as extraordinary as this all may seem, in the corner of the workshop, there’s an actual NASCAR racecar, decked out with the AFLAC decal, that was originally on display at the Roush Fenway headquarters. “It’s got the dash,” Sutherland says. “It just doesn’t have the motor or the transmission.”

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Next to this car is a 1934 Ford Streetrod, the reason for building the workshop in the first place. Sutherland is restoring this classic with the help of a friend. “Right now we’re in the process of removing the motor, repainting and putting the chrome parts back on it,” he says.

Sutherland hopes to continue to outfit his man cave and workshop with additional Americana memorabilia. As far as the man cave, wall space is a bit limited. “We’ve got one wall left,” he says. “We have been saving this space for some very unique items.” For the workshop, he’s already thinking about the next car he wants to work on, maybe a ’60s muscle car, perhaps a Camaro.

Overall, Sutherland hopes to increase his Edwards collection. “I’ve met him at the race shop in North Carolina and at races,” he says.

“There are a lot of people in the area that collect Carl Edwards items, but this has got to be one of the more unique collections.”

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When you think of the term “man cave,”

Unlike the bright and open atmosphere

what exactly comes to mind? A giant flat-

of the main and top floor, the basement was

screen TV? Memorabilia from a slew of fa-

dark and uninviting. That all changed when

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sink into after a long day at the office? A

owner of Stickman Productions, came back

stairs floors the previous year and returned

foosball table, perhaps?

for repairs on the home.

to help remodel the basement. Also back

the sleek, industrial feel the homeowners had in mind.

for the project was Werth, who collaborated

If that’s the case, then Alfredo Mubarah and Beau Aero’s newly remodeled base-

Starting from scratch

on the design and contributed the majority

ment kicks the definition of man cave up

The first thing to go in the basement re-

of the woodworking.

about 10 notches.

model was the flooring, followed by the

Because the four had all worked togeth-

When the two moved to Columbia from

walls and several rooms. The basement

er before, the basement remodel meant an

New York City in 2011, their friends al-

originally started with the run-of-the-mill

influx of creativity and working off one an-

ready considered their house a “spaceship

two bedrooms, bathroom, living room and

other to generate ideas.

house.” Months of work with Jeff White and

a sauna room. During the summer of 2012,

“It was kind of like an open canvas with

the crew of Midwest Remodeling and Resto-

White and his team opened up the space to

what we wanted to do,” White says. “This is

ration successfully transformed their ’70s-

one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen with

by far the most modern project I’ve worked

built home into a welcoming space of mo-

a fully stocked bar, a living room and even

on. The most challenging thing was bring-

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Lori has an amazing ability to take my personality and my lifestyle, mix it together with furniture and accessories, and create a space that looks and feels like my home, only better. Everyone who comes into my house says the same thing: “It’s so YOU!”. The plans that Lori came up with for my space, and the things she has brought into it, complement me and my life so seamlessly that its hard to tell what she picked out and what I selected.

She is a great “partner” in decorating. When I ask her for help with a space, she includes me in the process of figuring out what needs to be in the room, how I want it to feel, how I want it to function, and she always adds amazing touches to the finished room that I would never in a million years come up with myself.

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Lori is very down-to-earth, and knows how to best utilize my decorating dollars. She understands what pieces are best to spend a little more on, and where to best save money to stay on budget. She helped me pick pieces that would stand up to my young children, but still have the style I wanted. She truly has the vision and creativity required to make a room into a showpiece.

- Sarah Potterfield, homeowner

Lori Pewitt, Owner

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Werth agrees that creating such a modern space took a bit of research, whether in magazines or travels or through other woodworking groups in the industry.

“When you do something modern, it looks like a very simple piece with clean lines,” he says. “But it's more difficult than you think to make it look simple.”

Clever concealers Walking down the stairs to the modern man cave, even the simplest of design elements demonstrate a high attention to detail and craft.

The four wanted to apply direct and indirect lighting to every setting and function of the design. The staircase itself, which has floating treads supported by sleek beams, addresses this idea. Thin panels of LED lights are installed along the treads and cast geometric patterns along the wall when lit.

Other aspects of redesigning the atmosphere of the space weren’t so easy. The basement originally had several pillars placed around the rooms for structural purposes. However, they didn’t do much for the aesthetics. That’s where innovative design came into play.

To conceal the eyesore, White and Werth brought in inspiration from a recent trip to a Kitchen and Bath Industry Showcase in Chicago. An additional stop to Ann Sacks Tile and Stone in the city gave them the idea to use wooden tiling to transform the pillar from a structural nuisance to a work of art itself.

Back in Columbia, Werth crafted several hundred wooden blocks ranging from ¼ to ¾ of an inch. Over the course of several hours, he meticulously arranged the pieces to cover the pillar.

Shaken, not stirred When White thinks back to what a man cave is, it mostly comes down to one requirement: liquor. By those definitions, Mubarah and Aero’s new basement hangout matches up perfectly. What used to be a sauna room and additional bedroom was taken out to create space for a kitchen and well-stocked bar.

The kitchen continues the polished textural patterns throughout the space. In addition to a few traditional wooden cabinets, half of the kitchen cabinets are made of high-gloss acrylic. In the basement bar, the glass plates and wine rack installed in the wall also light up, giving off a nightclub effect.

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ABOVE: Jeff White The living room features a massive entertainment center made of walnut and built by Werth, along with a deceptively artistic linear fireplace and low floating mantel. Although White hadn’t done much with fireplace remodeling, Mubarah’s idea for a fireplace with an unconventional focal point made the project an interesting design process.

“That’s what’s cool about working with Beau and Alfredo,” White says. “They like to do things outside of the box. So you get to work on things that most people aren’t ready to step out there and do.”

Off from the living room is a three-season room, a 12-by-16-foot addition to the original building that opens onto a two-story wraparound deck.

Saturday night fever Stepping back inside, it’s hard not to notice one thing that doesn’t click with the ultra-mod feel of the basement. With a flip of a switch, a disco ball stirs into action in unison with the booming of dance music and flashing of a high-tech lighting system. Oh yes, the basement even has its own dance floor.

“When we were doing the upstairs, they would always have parties with a disco ball,” White says. “So I said we needed to put a disco ball in the basement.”

White calls this room the “roller rink,” which is a stark contrast to his reference of the house as a spaceship. But with all the modern influences, industrial sleekness and simultaneously welcoming and entertaining environment, Mubarah and Aero can finally rest easy with their home and coveted man cave finally in place.

“Everyone’s always saying that it’s the coolest club in Columbia,” White jokes. “It’s like an after-hours man cave.”

“What other man caves have you found?”

Nothing quite as cool as this.

It’s possible It’s possib to turn a plain old bathroom into the peaceful retreat you’ve always wanted.

Just ask Mindy & John Murray of Wardsville. With the guidance of Mid City Lumber’s Interior Designer, Gayla Schanbacher, the Murray’s upgraded their bathroom’s ordinary 3’ foot shower into a much larger luxurious walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, glass and travertine marble tiles, and oil rubbed bronze fixtures complete with very easy to clean custom glass doors.

You can make it happen in your home, too.

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expert's advice

The Grass is Always Greener

Tips from Columbia’s Giving Gardens for a season of beautiful blooms As consistent sunshine covers Columbia, gardeners are returning to tend to their flooded flowers. Among the planting community, the Giving Gardens is becoming busier by the minute.

The Giving Gardens is a smaller branch of Central Missouri Subcontracting Enterprises.

The Shelter Workshop does contract work for companies such as 3M and Miller Imaging. Although manufacturing used to make up 65 to 70 percent of the workforce, it now only constitutes 15 percent.

“We had to do something different, so we got into the greenhouse business in our fourth year,” CMSE Director Bruce Young says.

More than 100 employees work at the Giving Gardens, a majority of which have developmental disabilities.

“We find this kind of work in the greenhouses to be very therapeutic for our folks who have autism or other disabilities,” Young says.

Regan says his passion for gardening and vegetable farming can be narrowed down to five basic rules: well-drained soil, timing, temperature, weed control and frequent grooming.

“You have to know what you’re working with,” Regan says. “If you’re growing peppers, tomatoes and okra, the soil needs to warm up to 60 degrees or higher, whereas crops like cauliflower can handle the cold weather.”

To control the weeds, one of Regan’s biggest issues, he suggests using a mulch product to keep the weeds down and moisture in so gardeners don’t have to spend as much time and energy removing weeds by hand or with an herbicide.

By Ch els ea Bengi er

➻ Annette Molitor Retired medical technologist

1. Every gardener should have: Blooming fertilizer in the shed and wave petunias in the flowerbed.

2. My plants turned brown. What can I do to fix this? Check for mites, and then treat for insects.

3. Can you bring a plant back from the dead, or do you have to buy a new one? It’s best to go with a new one.

4. What’s the one flower no Columbia garden can be without? Shasta daisy 5. What’s the one vegetable no Columbia garden can be without? Herbs. Basil is my favorite.

6. I’m digging in the yard. What do I do in the case of a snake encounter? Are they safe to touch?

I avoid snakes; I consider all of them dangerous.

➻ Karen Blackmore

Retired from State Farm Insurance Claims, co-president of the Columbia Garden Club

Tips from the pro

According to Young, the greenhouse business couldn’t have excelled without Bill Regan, the greenhouse and crop production manager. “He’s the master in horticulture and has been doing this for 50 some odd years,” he says.

“Be in the garden frequently, wash your crop and give it what it needs: moisture and fertility,” Regan says. “Then you’ll be successful.”

Regan also says to choose the colors and flowers based on individual preferences. But remember to avoid suffering, burnt-up flowers or those that are turning brown.

“I personally like the sun coleus flower because they are much larger and are all different colors,” Regan says. “They also can grow in the sun or the shade, which is pretty cool because you don’t have to worry about where you’re going to plant it.”

1. What’s in this year? Succulents are all the rage.

2. My plants turned brown. What can I do to fix this? It’s probably a watering problem, either too much or too little. It could also be insects, but I suspect water.

3. Can you bring a plant back from the dead or do you have to buy a new one? Some plants look dead and are not. For example, don’t give up too early on crepe myrtle. It looks dead late in the spring as it needs to get very warm before coming back. Most of the time though, a dead plant is gone, and you will have to buy a new one or maybe exchange something with a friend or neighbor.

4. What’s the one flower no Columbia garden can be without? It’s impossible to narrow to one plant, but I cannot imagine not having roses, hosta, clematis, daylilies, iris, daffodils, sedum and calla lilies.

5. What’s the one vegetable no Columbia garden can be without? Tomatoes!

6. Growing your own food: Why not just go to the grocery story? If you have good soil and a large family, growing your own food is a big savings. My husband and I use so little of most things that we buy most of our food.

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“The crane is the international symbol for peace and good will,” Sonya Nicholson says. Even the patterns on the paper she uses have symbolic meaning.

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“I have long respected the beauty, history and tenacity of the old barns that stand in the countryside,” Carolyn Linton says. “By taking the walls and timbers of these cherished 100-plus-year-old houses and barns, it gives the treasured trees a new life and the opportunity to live on and continue to be part of our heritage and history.”

– Carolyn Linton

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Barnwood bench, $979, Carolyn Linton, Green Meadow Barn Co. 6. Wine stoppers, $14 each, John Flaspohler, Bluestem 7. Rooster painting, $120, sharonkoontz.com 8. Lazy Susan, $175, Black walnut bowl, $100, Myrtle pepper grinder, $95, Steve Massman, Bluestem 9. Baby rattles, $14 each, John Flaspohler, Bluestem 10. Hall table, $459, Carolyn Linton, Green Meadow Barn Co. 11. Small plates, $20 each, large platter, $125, Animalia Pottery, Poppy

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“I started working with wood after retirement and found how much I loved it,” John Flaspohler says. He uses an assortment of hard woods in his trivets, shown here. The rattles began as a toy for his own grandchildren before John decided to sell the natural and old-fashioned toy to other Columbia parents and grandparents.

– John Flaspohler

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Kate’s top 3 staging tips: Clean your house! Seriously. This is THE most important tip I can give you. REALLY clean it – think Queen of England coming for a visit or your mother-in-law. Corners of floors and ceilings, baseboards, appliances, tubs, and yes, the toilet. If your house appears dirty, it’s not only unattractive, but also overwhelming to a buyer. They’ll move on to the cleaner house up the street.

Paint. Touch up doors, door jams, baseboards, and – most importantly – any loud and/or bright wall and trim colors. Go neutral, think spa, think soft colors. Remember: it doesn’t matter if YOU like the color.You’re not buying the house.You already did. Appeal to the masses. Neutral colors.

Curb appeal. Most buyers shop for a house before they contact a real estate agent. They look at it online or drive around their preferred neighborhoods. The first thing they see is the outside. If it’s unappealing, most buyers will not even walk in the door. Paint or replace the mailbox, clean the siding, mow the lawn, trim the bushes, add some hanging baskets or plant some flowers along the front of the house for a pop of color. Clean it up.

Still need help?

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mommy chronicles

Momma?

What’s for Dinner,

The top 10 responses I’d most like to give to one of our home’s most-asked questions

By J i ll Orr

My kids, like many benevolent dic-

pare and execute all daily meals —

tators around the world, love to ask

raises my blood pressure. It brings

the question, “What’s for dinner?”

out my sarcastic un-Mommy-like

When they were younger, they

side that usually only comes out

used to ask me this right as they

on girls’ nights or when someone

sat down at the table. Fine. The an-

overachieves via Pinterest. I’m not

swer was easy at that point.

Then as they got a little older, the

particularly proud of this, but there it is.

question popped up around 4 p.m.

So each night as I tuck my kids

OK. That was reasonable. Dinner

into bed, mere hours after the last

was in the near future, and they

dinner, and they ask me, “What’s

wanted to prime their tummies.

for dinner tomorrow, Mommy?” I

But gradually they started asking

dream of saying something snarky.

earlier in the day — like noon —

Or of covering their sweet little

which was a bit of a problem. At

mouths with duct tape. Most of the

noon, I’m thinking about lunch or

time, I don’t. But here are my top

still full from breakfast and usu-

10 responses I’d most like to give

ally don’t have a clue about din-

(but don’t) to the question, “What’s

ner yet.

for dinner?”

My lack of dinner-planning zeal

10. Haggis. Go look it up.

has apparently triggered some sort

9. Why don’t you tell me?

of food stress in my children, es-

8. You’ll get nothing and like it.

pecially my daughter, because now

7. What? I can’t hear you. What? I

she asks me, “What’s for dinner?” first thing in the morning. And

can’t hear you. (Keep repeating.)

6. Your face.

sometimes, she asks while I put

5. Ask Daddy.

her to bed the night before.

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Is it wrong that I get slightly annoyed that my kids expect to eat?

. No habla inglés.

3. Who can think about dinner at a time like this?! (Then run

Like every day? Probably. But the

screaming from the room.)

continual asking of the question

2. You just had dinner last night.

— the implication that it is my re-

1. Who are you, and why do you

sponsibility alone to plan, pre-

keep calling me Mommy?

J i l l O rr is a stay-at-home mom of two (an odd title because she is rarely ever at home). In her pre-Mommy days, she graduated from the University of Missouri with an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in social work, with an emphasis on children and family studies. But she wishes she would have gotten a Ph.D. in What's For Dinner and How to Get Bubblegum Out of the Carpet. That would have served her better. Read her blog at jillsorr.com. columbiahomemagazine.com | 41

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Pamper Me Stress-Free Local experts and regular women show stress who’s boss and share their self-care secrets

“Botox: It not only will make you look good, but it can also make you feel good,” says Dr. David Chang, of Columbia Facial Plastic Surgery. Botox is his top recommendation for self-pampering.

According to a recent study by M. Axel Wollmer of the University of Basel in Switzerland, Botox may be effective against depression. Wollmer told The Scientific American that the treatment “interrupts feedback from the facial musculature to the brain, which may be involved in the development and maintenance of negative emotions.”

For stress relief, Chang recommends aromatherapy.

“The sense of smell triggers the limbic system, which associates experiences and emotions,” he says. “Scent preferences are often a highly personal matter [regarding] specific memories and associations, so it’s hard to prescribe a universal scent for everyone.”

Dr. David Chang, Columbia Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Chang’s go-to self-care kit: Bath salts and a thick terrycloth robe

4 expert tips TIP: Schedule a time for regular exercise.

TIP: Create a quiet space free of electronics

Most of the stress we have is mental, and doing

to get in touch with your breath and focus on

physical activities is a form of mental release.

centering yourself.

– Laura Detert, PMA-certified Pilates instructor

– Amanda Frevert, licensed massage therapist

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1. Melissa Zeugin

Yoga instructor at Sumits Hot Yoga For Zeugin, her practice began as a workout, but she soon realized the enormous effect it was having on her stress and anxiety.

“My whole body changed physically and mentally; I was relaxed and treated people better,” she says, adding that her top sign of stress is snapping at people. Although Zeugin says everyone deals with stress differently, she sees all types of anxietyridden Columbians cleanse their bodies and minds in her class.

“Some people come here for mental clarity and release, simply lying on their back to concentrate on their breathing,” she says. “Some people want to push themselves harder through exercise.”

Bikram yoga, the style Zeugin teaches, is especially good at melting away stress — literally; it takes place in a 100-degree heated room. “If you’re sweating, it means you’re detoxifying and cleansing your body.”

2. Amanda Frevert TIP: Take a bath with Epsom salt; magnesium

TIP: Walk away from the situation for a few

sulfate replenishes the magnesium that is

minutes to gather your thoughts. Everyone

depleted when you’re stressed.

needs to find that thing that works best for them.

– Amanda Frevert, licensed massage therapist

– Betty Gooding, patient care coordinator

Licensed massage therapist at Massage Envy According to Frevert, Columbia’s profession most in need of a massage is nurses.

“They’re always taking care of other people, so it’s nice to see them taking care of themselves,” she says.

Other groups of stressed people she sees a lot of are insurance company employees, teachers and moms.

Often, she recommends that stressed-out clients keep a journal. “It transfers their emotions from their mind to the paper,” she says.

3. Laura Detert

PMA-certified Pilates instructor of Open Studio Pilates

Betty Gooding

Amy Brummett

Laura Detert

Patient care coordinator at Concannon Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa If CH looked into your “pamper

Full-time mother of four and former nurse If CH looked into your “pamper

PMA-certified Pilates instructor of Open Studio Pilates

myself” toolbox, what would we find? Obagi products, Colorescience makeup and Botox.

What stress-relief tool should every person have at home? A great big kitchen to cook in; it’s such a release of letting go and making something for other people to enjoy.

myself” toolbox, what would we find? Memories of Paris bubble bath and lotion, along with my Get Fresh Spa Starfruit body treatment. You’d probably also find Obagi cleanser and my Clarisonic facial brush.

What stress-relief tool should every person have at home?

A place to exercise and a good workout video.

What stress-relief tool should every person have at home? A cat.

They’re warm, and they lie on your chest and calm you down. If you don’t have cat, try a warm heat pack such as a Bed Buddy.

What is your stress-relief go-to?

A guided meditation CD. When I have a really stressful day, I have a few relaxing CDs that help me decompress. If I’m really stressed, I’ll take a power nap for 10 minutes.

“Have you ever noticed that when you work hard all day, the first thing you want to do is get outside?”

Detert asks. “Yet, after a long marathon, you just want to grab something to eat and read?”

“Ying and yang go together,” she continues. “The mind and body are opposite sides of the same coin. If your stress is mostly mental, you need time for something physical. And it’s easy to put that physical aspect on the backburner.”

4. Kathy Concannon

Concannon Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa “I started [exercising regularly] when I was about 20 years old and have only missed a handful of days,” Concannon says. “It keeps me sane!”

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By Ma rc us Wi lkins | Photos by Whitn e y Buck ner

that's just dande Stroll into Dande Café at 110 Orr St., and

of pace in the North Village Arts District,

you’ll immediately feel sprightly, springy,

a section of town that already keeps you

spunky and maybe even a little bit celebra-

guessing. For Edie Diel and David Faust —

tory. Perhaps it’s the wall of west-facing win-

the husband-and-wife duo who opened

dows that drench the dining room in sun.

the restaurant in February 2012 — the af-

It could be the aroma of fresh bread, warm

fable aura is intentional.

cookies and zesty soups or the kaleidoscop-

“We went through a lot of ideas for

ic whirl of dancers through the neighboring

names and came back to something we

glass of the Missouri Contemporary Ballet. It

had used earlier, which is the ‘D and E’ for

might even be the café’s energetic logo dap-

David and Edie,” says Faust, a native-Cal-

pled with confetti-like flourishes.

ifornian transplant with a friendly air. “It

Whatever it is, Columbia’s newest (and only) gluten-free eatery is a welcome change

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Freedom from gluten is only the begin-

“I decided [Natural Grocers] needed to

the San Francisco Bay. It wasn’t until Diel’s

ning. The menu boasts vegan soups, local

have gluten-free food in its grab-and-go sec-

daughter and son-in-law moved to Colum-

produce and eggs, creative couscous and

tion, and they asked, ‘Do you have a com-

bia to start a family that Diel and Faust left

quinoa salads and alkaline (less acidic) cof-

mercial kitchen?’” Diel says. “So I went

the Golden State.

fee. Diel’s personal “flour” blend (brown

about finding a commercial kitchen to sup-

rice, sorghum, potato starch, potato flour,

ply grocery stores with gluten-free food.”

Throughout her nomadic life, Diel dealt with health issues. Fibromyalgia, chronic

arrowroot and xanthan gum) goes into al-

Diel has always been a chef. She landed

fatigue, cardiac distress and intestinal prob-

most all of her baked items, including the

her first job at age 14 working in the kitch-

lems followed her from state to state and

scones and cranberry bars. Pizza day is

en at a retirement home in Bensenville, Ill.

through numerous dietary changes. After

Thursday, crepe day is Saturday, and the

Many years later during the early 1980s,

her celiac diagnosis, she avoided gluten and

owners are toying with taco Tuesday.

she and lifelong friend Laura Gartner, now

finally began to feel substantial relief.

Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through

the Dande Café manager, ran Rainbow Ca-

“I can’t remember all of the ailments be-

Sunday, the café is just part of the Dande

tering in Denver. Their specialty was meat-

cause I don’t have them any more,” says Di-

Group’s

balls, which were incorporated into the

el with a laugh. “I don’t know if you have ev-

company logo.

er been diagnosed with a life-changing dis-

business.

Diel’s

recipes

have

reached local grocery aisles in the form of Dande Delights. Lemon bars, chocolate

Diel also had a substantial career in com-

peanut survival bars, sandwich packs and

mercial media, purchasing advertising for

For weeks after the discovery, Diel says

more are available at both Clover’s Natu-

companies in Illinois, Arizona, Louisiana,

she ate almost nothing but potatoes. She

ral Market locations as well as Natural Gro-

Colorado and California, in addition to a

eventually branched out and began tinker-

cers and the Conley Road Hy-Vee. In fact, it

smattering of coffee-shop gigs. But when

ing with a few favorite recipes. Armed with

was a lack of local gluten-free snacks that

she “fell in love with a writer” in the ’90s,

the doctor’s list of forbidden foods, she ex-

planted the entrepreneurial seed.

she and Faust settled in his home area in

panded her culinary horizons.

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“There is a type of protein in gluten from wheat, rye and barley that causes a reaction in the upper intestine,” says Pauli Landhuis, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at the University of Missouri. “It essentially slices off or flattens the intestinal villi that absorb nutrients, which results in pain, blood loss and malabsorption.”

The most reliable test for celiac is a biopsy of the lower intestine, though blood tests are available as well. Another less-extreme affliction is gluten sensitivity or gluten allergy, which also can result in digestive discomfort.

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“I had heard about gluten-free bakeries in Chicago but nothing I knew of in Missouri,” says Young of the days after his celiac diagnosis in the early 2000s. “In my case, it doesn’t take much [gluten]. A lot of places say they’re gluten free, and they try their best, but if it’s not absolute, there’s often cross-contamination. This is the only way I can be sure.”

Diel and Faust are proud to offer a gluten-less haven for Columbians. The couple takes care to maintain a “gluten-free zone” in the kitchen, while the few products that contain the problematic substance are prepared in designated areas (the wraps, for instance, are not gluten free).

But Diel doesn’t think of her recipes as merely passable gluten-free substitutes for old favorites. For example, Diel tinkered with her lemon bars for four months while enlisting lucky customers to tastetest. She makes a mean pie crust — you can preorder a variety of pies, by the way — and she employs a Scandinavian bread machine for the pizza dough.

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“We really need to get the word out to people who don’t have celiac that our food is yummy,” Diel says. “It’s not just pretty good for gluten free.”

Possible symptoms of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Chronic diarrhea or constipation Weight loss Recurring abdominal pain or bloating Gas Pale, foul-smelling stool that may be fatty or oily Unexplained anemia Muscle cramps and/or bone pain Pain in the joints Tingling numbness in the legs Delayed growth Fatigue Painful skin rash Missed menstrual periods Tooth discoloration or loss of enamel Irritability or depression Mouth sores

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Treatment for celiac disease or gluten sensitivity:

A gluten-free diet is the only treatment. For most people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten will stop symptoms, heal intestinal damage that has already occurred, as well as prevent further damage.

Usually a person will see a decrease in symptoms within days of cutting gluten out of his or her diet. Within three to six months, the small intestine is usually fully healed. For older people, full healing may take up to two years.

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There are a select number of women who neatly put away their jewelry each night in heirloom jewelry boxes, the rings nestled between velvety cushions, the necklaces hanging delicately from small golden hooks, the earrings compartmentalized in pairs. But for most of us, our daily bedazzlements clutter our counters and nightstands, top off mail piles and rest next to the kitchen sink. This quick tutorial brings the jewelry box to your go-to jewelry spot and keeps the clutter undercover. Photos and DIY by Whitney Buckner columbiahomemagazine.com | 51

What you’ll need: • • • • •

Scissors Glue gun Small cardboard box Batting or packing foam or bubble wrap Five different types of fabric

1. Cut the sides of the cardboard box to a height of 1 ½ inches with scissors or a box cutter.

2. Choose one of your fabrics and cut out a rectangle that’s about 4 inches larger than the base of the box on all sides. So if the base of your box is 4 by 6 inches, your fabric needs to be 12 by 14 inches.

3. Center your box on the fabric. Glue inside the corner creases on the inside of the cardboard box, and pull the corresponding side of fabric up over the wall of the box and adhere into the crease.

4. Do the same on the opposite corner and pull the fabric until it is slightly taught. Repeat with the other two sides.

5. Channel your inner gift-wrapping spirit to tuck and fold your fabric so the corners are pleated. Secure the pleat on both of the inside walls of the corner of your box with a bead of hot glue. Repeat with all four corners, for a total of eight times. You might have some excess fabric in the bottom of your box that will be covered up by the batting rolls, and it may even help them fit into the box more snuggly.

6. Cut four strips (or more, depending on the dimensions of your box) out of your batting foam. They will need to be the same length as your box. Roll into logs about 1 ½ inches high, and cut off the excess and glue in place.

Repeat with all four strips.

7. With the other four fabrics, cut rectangles about 3 inches longer than the length of each batting roll and about 6 inches wide. Wrap around the batting roll so about 1 ½ inches hangs off each end, and glue in place. Repeat with each batting roll.

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8. Finish off all eight batting roll ends just like you would wrap a present.

9. Once you’ve wrapped all of your batting rolls with fabric and folded and secured your ends, you can place the rolls snuggly in your upholstered box.

Place your rings in between batting rolls.

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Slices of Paradise Interior designer Caroline Leemis offers tips, tricks and DIY tutorials to grow your own pieces of backyard heaven

Caroline Leemis might be the primary person to seed and weed her personal selection of strawberries, tomatoes and herbs, but she’s not the only one getting her hands dirty with the project. Her two dogs, Lily and Macy, are fascinated by the sprawling food garden in their backyard, too. But when their well-intentioned curiosity meant more than a few damaged celery stalks, Leemis had to think creatively to make sure next season’s batch would live to see sunlight and not just her pooches’ paws.

Leemis, owner and principal interior designer of Caroline Leemis Design, recently dug into her bag of power tools and creativity to build an enclosed gardening space in her backyard. She spent early spring weekends putting together a new fire pit, raised garden beds, two tree boxes and a wooden bench, all with splashes of color and fun.

“Be creative with your design,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to add in color here and there.”

“Start small,” she says. “It’s not as hard as some people think. You can do a lot in a small space, and you’d be surprised what you can get out of it.”

Along with Lily and Macy’s interest in the family garden, Leemis’ husband, Eric, has also gotten in on the action. The great thing about gardening is that it can be a relaxing individual activity or even a family affair.

“Get the family involved, and use it as an educational opportunity,” Leemis says. “I didn’t grow up gardening, but I think having that kind of experience, especially when you’re young, is great. It’s important to know where your food comes from, how it’s grown, how it impacts our bodies and the environment.” columbiahomemagazine.com | 57

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Process:

1 Cut the 4-by-4 down to four pieces that are 20 inches long each.

2 Cut the 2-by-6 down to two pieces that are 4 feet long and two pieces that are 1 foot long.

3 Cut the 5/4-by-6 down into 16-inch-long pieces.

4 Seal the boards with exterior wood sealant and let dry.

5 Screw the 1-foot-long 2-by-6s into two of the 4-by-4s to create the side of the bench. Then screw the other 1-foot-long 2-by-6 into the other two 4-by-4s to create the other side of the bench.

6 Attach both pieces together by screwing the 4-foot-long 2-by-6s on either side.

7 If desired, paint the 5/4-by-6 pieces in the colors of your choice.

Let the paint dry, seal with an exterior sealant and let dry.

8 Once all pieces are dry, screw the 5/4-by-16-inch pieces into the frame using 1 ½-inch wood screws.

You’ll need: • One 4-inch-by-4-inch-by-8-foot cedar board • One 2-inch-by-6-inch-by-12-foot cedar board • One 5/4-inch-by-6-inch-by-16-foot cedar board 58 | JUNE/JULY 2013

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Process:

1 Cut 1-by-6 down to 18-inch pieces (or however wide you would like your box to be). You’ll need 15 of them.

2 Take four of the 18-inch 1-by-6s and nail them together into a box. Make three boxes.

3 Using one of the boxes, nail three 1-by-6 pieces to create the bottom.

Spread out each 1-by-6 about an inch apart so that the outer pieces line up with the edges of the box. The gaps will be used for drainage. (If you do not leave a gap, you can drill holes for drainage later.)

Leave a small gap in between for drainage

4 Stack the three boxes on top of each other.

5 Using 16-inch wood shims, wood glue and screw in two at each corner to create the interior frame and support.

Place shims at all four corners around the box

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6 Create your own custom top. We used scraps of the wood shims to “frame” out the top and then nailed in painted recycled pallet pieces along the top edges. frame out the top with shims for a cleaner look. then add your own personal touch to decorate.

You’ll need: • 1-by-6 untreated cedar boards cut into 15 18-inch pieces (or however big you desire your box to be) *You’ll want untreated cedar because the chemicals from treated wood are absorbed into the soil, which is not something you want for the health of your plant. Cedar is better quality and lasts longer.

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We at Columbia Home thought our local student athletes deserved some extra praise and recognition for all of their hard work, both on and off the field.

After speaking with coaches and athletic directors from across town, we honor some of Columbia’s top student athletes who epitomize work ethic, sportsmanship, leadership, academic excellence, spirit and community service.

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ACADEMIC ALL-STAR

Mason Murray Hickman Football

Mason Murray

Mason Murray can do it all. In the fall, he was the starting quarterback for the Kewpies, earning several Play of the Week awards from KOMU for his flashiness on the field. In the winter, he stepped up as a superior shooting guard for the Hickman basketball team and placed third in this year’s state championship tournament. And all year round, he’s a good student. “The thing about Mason is that he leads by example,” Arnell Monroe, Hickman football coach, says. “He has a 3.6 cumulative GPA, and he plays football and basketball. So all fall and all winter he’s doing something and keeping that GPA, too.”

The Kewpies finished last football season 9-2 and were ranked sixth in the state of Missouri, and Murray was a large part of that success. Actually, the name “Murray” is often interchangeable with this year’s Heisman winner. “The kids call him Baby Manziel because he runs around and makes plays,” Monroe says. Although the well-rounded junior is quiet by nature, when Murray speaks, everyone stops to listen. “He likes to laugh. He’s a fun-loving kid, but he’s also a competitor. He’s just a great guy to work with. He’s a great, great kid.”

Mary Cleek

“My favorite memory of the season was when we beat Rock Bridge twice in the same season. I threw the winning touchdown to Grant Jones with a minute remaining in the game. When the clock ran down, a sea of people ran onto the field. The fans were amazing.”

— Mason Murray, hickman Football

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Sport: Hickman Football Stats: Best team record since 2005, went 9-2 and advanced to districts, All-District punter Grade: 11

Sport: Father Tolton Volleyball Grade: 10

Mike Nemec

Sport: Rock Bridge Baseball Stats: Second baseman and shortstop, second in batting order, .406 batting average, 34 total hits, .512 on base percentage Grade: 12

“Our charity game for the Rainbow House, and we were playing against Christian Fellowship. Our junior varsity team just pulled through with their first win of the season, and us varsity girls were playing neck and neck with our opponents. We beat them in extra points in the fifth set.

It was one of the most emotionally thrilling moments of my volleyball career, and we raised over $350 for the Rainbow House that evening.”

— Mary Cleek, Father Tolton Volleyball

“My favorite moment of the season was beating Hickman on my senior night.”

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HARDEST WORKER

Mary Cleek Father Tolton Volleyball Mary Cleek, a sophomore and two-time captain, is highly credited for the success of what could possibly be the best Tolton volleyball team in the short history of the program. Cleek’s work ethic and understanding of the game propelled the Trailblazers through the season before falling short to Sacred Heart in the second round of districts. Cleek, an outside hitter, was tops in Tolton kills last season, and her success stems from the extra hours she voluntarily puts into the gym.

“She’ll do anything that you ask and more in practice; she even goes to the gym now on her own and has somebody come and set her so she can work on her hitting,” Coach Bryndyn Crutcher says. Oftentimes, when the weather is agreeable, Cleek and teammates can also be spotted logging miles around Columbia.

“She’s doing everything I ask plus more on her own just because she wants to be the best that she can be,” Crutcher adds.

For Cleek, there’s no such thing as an off-season; each day is an opportunity to grow and improve, and she refuses to take that for granted. “I don’t see any female athletes working on their own as hard as she has been in the off-season,” Crutcher says. “She’s the same way in the classroom, too. Just all around she’s a good, hardworking kid that’s been a joy to coach the last two years.”

COMMUNITY SERVER

Mike Nemec Rock Bridge Baseball Although on a roster, senior baseball player Mike Nemec is simply listed as a second baseman and shortstop, in reality, he is much more than that. The three-year starter also boasts a perfect 4.0 GPA and is planning on going to Oklahoma State University on academic scholarship next year. Despite his athletic and academic accomplishments, perhaps his most impressive achievement is his involvement with the community. “He’s been very, very involved in the Challenger Baseball/Softball Program,” Coach Justin Towe says. In fact, the Rock Bridge baseball team as a whole has completed more than 100 hours of community service, and Towe credits Nemec as the point man on that project.

The Challenger Program is a softball league for students with disabilities, and volunteers such as Nemec serve as buddy-coaches on the field and help kids run bases or throw a ball in play. For Nemec, this cause has special meaning and provides another way to play baseball with his younger brother, Dan, who has Down syndrome. “Dan has been watching Mike play for years and years, so, I think that’s really near and dear to his heart,” Towe says. “And I think it’s a way for him to be around his brother.”

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ACADEMIC ALL-STAR

Andrea Wikle Father Tolton Girls Soccer

It’s possible that few people know Andrea Wikle better than Amy Gundy, who has coached the talented sophomore since she was a kindergartener. “She’s just a really balanced kid,” Gundy says. “She does band, plays every sport imaginable and is one of the top students in her class. She’s just a good all-around kid.”

Yet, even with the chaotic demands of a well-rounded life, Wikle seems to excel with ease. “She can handle a lot of things at once,” Gundy says. “She’s good at being balanced and not being stressed about her load.”

It almost seems as though Wikle can do anything. She can even do it on command. After fighting through the rehabilitation process of a torn knee ligament, Wikle returned to the soccer field with a vengeance. Down 1-0 in a heated game, Gundy looked to Wikle for a goal. “I said, ‘Andrea, go score.’ And sure enough, she got the ball, went all the way down the field and scored. She just has that inner drive to succeed.”

Even with her Midas touch, Wikle remains humble and willing to learn. “She’s always been a great kid to work with,” Gundy says. “She’s very coachable, and I feel like she always wants to better herself, but she’s very humble with her strengths. I think that in and of itself is to be looked up to.”

Andrea Wikle

Sport: Father Tolton Soccer Grade: 10

Jackson Dubinski

Sport: Rock Bridge Basketball and Golf Stats: Basketball: All-Area honors, All-District team, average 12.2 points and 4.6 assists, Machens Great 8 AllTournament team, two-time McDonald’s Smith Cotton AllTournament team. Golf: twotime All-District player, fourthplace sectional finish Grade: 12

Jennifer McGowan Sport: Hickman Track and Field Stats: Competes in 1600m, 800m and 400m sprints; 2:39 PR in the 800 Grade: 12

“My favorite memory would be the win over Fatima. The game went into penalty kicks, and it really proved how far we have come over the past few years as a program and team.”

“My favorite memory during track season was one day toward the end of the season during a really hard workout. We were all almost finished for the day and were exhausted, but Coach Doll still had an all-out 400 planned for us. I told Coach Pingrey that I had nothing left and that this was going to be terrible. All he said to me was, 'Just do your best; I'll run with you.' He ran just a little bit ahead of me the entire 400 meters and yelled at me to keep going, and I ended up running my fastest in-practice 400.”

— Andrea Wikle, Father Tolton Girls Soccer

— Jennifer McGowan Hickman Track and Field

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SPORTSMANSHIP

Jackson Dubinski Rock Bridge Golf Jackson Dubinski is the type of kid whose desire to grow never stops. In both basketball and golf, the 6’1” junior is likely found perfecting his game and teaching others how to get better as well. “He’s so driven to be good,” Jim Scanlon, boys basketball coach, says. During the basketball season, Dubinski was often the first athlete to get to the gym and the last to leave. When his teammates caught up with him at a basket, the lefty shooting guard immediately included them in his plan to improve.

“He wants to get better, and he wants the team to get better,” Scanlon says. “He’ll be the first one to help other kids. You’ll see him over there showing other kids how their release should be, what they’re doing wrong and right. I wish I had about 24 just like him.”

Although the Bruins’ post-season was cut short by their in-town rivals, Dubinski was one reason they made it to the district championship.

COMMUNITY SERVER

Jennifer McGowan Hickman Track and Field “Perspective is a hard thing for kids, and it’s difficult for them to have balance in their lives,” Hickman Coach Steve Kissane says. “But Jennifer realizes how fortunate she is and that there are others who can’t even walk or are gravely ill.” That mature perspective may be what drives McGowan’s heart toward serving others. As she entered her senior year at Hickman High School last year, she requested a letter of recommendation from her coach, not for athletics or local employment, but for admittance into a high-esteemed service organization called Trireme. After a grueling process in which candidates have to demonstrate their earnest passion for community service, Trireme selects 25 senior women from Hickman to join their organization.

This year, McGowan joined the squad and now regularly attends Trireme leadership meetings and participates in monthly service projects.

Despite the demands of being a student and volunteer, she also adds an extra element to track practice each day. “She makes every workout fun and finds the fun in hard work,” Kissane says. “If it’s not there, she’ll make it fun but without silliness and horseplay, just by setting a classy example.”

McGowan competes in the 1600m, 800m and 400m sprints, with a 2:39 PR in the 800.

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HARDEST WORKER

Hannah Dressler Rock Bridge Girls Basketball

“Hannah is one of the most consistent players that I’ve ever been around,” back-to-back Coach of the Year Jill Nagel says about her senior standout. “Not just consistent, but consistently good at whatever she’s doing.”

Consistency is a word Nagel preaches often to her athletes, and it’s also a concept that Dressler has come to personify. She really is consistently good at everything: from the weight room where she deadlifts and squats 315 pounds, to the classroom where she holds a 3.81 GPA, to the basketball court where she was tops in Bruin rebounding for nearly half the season. Dressler, a Division 2 signee at Drury University, may have led her team in the statistical category if not for a knee injury that prematurely ended her senior year. Yet, in typical Dressler fashion, even the injury occurred during a spectacular display of hard work.

“I don’t want to say the injury was fitting, but the way it happened was because she’s diving for a loose ball that is at half court,” Nagel says.

“It’s not like a game-winning shot or anything like that, but that’s how Hannah treated every loose ball. To have a player that treats a loose ball as if it were the game-winning shot every single time — whether it’s in practice or a game — that’s pretty special.”

Hannah Dressler Sport: Rock Bridge Girls Basketball Stat: 25-5 and state champions Grade: 12

Will Tindal

Sport: Father Tolton Wrestling Stats: 42-7 Grade: 9

Jonathan Jalali

Sport: Hickman Swimming Stats: 100m butterfly time: 100.8; 50m freestyle time: 24.9 Grade: 10

“I tore my ACL on Jan. 23 playing ball against our biggest rival, Hickman. The injury put me out close to half the season. I watched as my team made it all the way to the state championship game.

When there were 11.4 seconds left, coach put me in. I wobbled onto the court in full brace. The crowd was chanting my name. I felt honored to be able to spend my last senior seconds on the floor.”

“My favorite moment of the season was when my friend Michael Rhodenbaugh made state in the 100 backstroke. He was about one second off of the time cut to qualify for the state championship swim meet, and the event for the 100-yard backstroke was next. I rallied the entire swim team and had them all crowd around the lane Michael was swimming in so we could cheer him on.

When the ref started the race, you could tell Michael wasn’t feeling the race. He finished the first 50 yards one second slower than he needed to in order to make the state cut. But as soon as he came off of the wall and saw the team going insane at the side of the land, Michael started sprinting as fast as he could. He ended up finishing the race one second faster than he needed to and made the state cut that meet.”

— Hannah Dressler, Rock bridge Girls Basketball

— Jonathan Jalali, hickman Swimming

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SPORTSMANSHIP

Will Tindal Father Tolton Wrestling At the beginning of his freshman season, Will Tindal found himself pinned beneath one of the highest state-ranked wrestlers in his weight class. “He decided that wasn’t going to be something that would get him down the rest of the year,” Coach Tony Eierman says. “It would be something to work toward and get better to come back and beat him.” For the duration of the year, Tindal put in extra hours in the gym and added more workouts to the end of practice. Once he’d mastered a new technique, he quickly taught rookies.

“He really helped out with helping the other guys if they had any questions or working with them if they needed help with any moves,” Eierman says. By the end of the season, Tindal had evolved into a confident, fortified competitor.

At the end of the year, he wrestled the same opponent who beat him earlier in the season. This time, the match determined who would place in the state. Due to Tindal’s sportsman-like approach, he overthrew his opponent and placed fifth in state as a freshman.

“He ended up beating him because he just kept believing in himself,” Eierman says.

SPIRIT AWARD

Jonathan Jalali Hickman Swimming “Jon is probably the most positive teammate I’ve ever coached,” Peter Willett, Hickman swim coach, says. “He always has a smile on his face, and he’s the ideal teammate in that he gets so excited for the team’s success.” When he’s not in the pool, it’s not uncommon for him to be hooting and hollering for his teammates who are competing. His radiating positivity has even coined him the nickname Jolly Jalali.

“He really helps bring a level of energy to competition and practices because he’s just so much fun to be around and so positive,” Willett says. “He really raises everybody’s spirits both at practices and meets.”

Although not the most seasoned swimmer, the sophomore makes up for his lack of experience by providing a zest for the present, and his positive attitude has propelled him into a very bright future. As a butterflier in the 100m butterfly, Jalali showed vast improvements over the course of this past season.

“He’s a 1:01 butterflier, which is not quite state qualifying, but it’s a pretty quick time,” Willett says. Yet, his impressive speed in the pool pales in comparison to his speed in the pursuit of his goals. “We talked early on in the season about where he wanted to be, and he was able to get his end-of-season goals by mid-season.”

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TEAM LEADER

Sydney Washington Hickman Softball In high school, coaches frequently come across athletes who have the ability to show their teammates a high level of commitment and performance. However, it’s very difficult for most teenagers to know what to say and how to say it. And, it’s nearly unheard of to have an athlete who can do both.

Sydney Washington is that diamond in the rough. “She’s a hard worker,” Coach Courtney Haskell says about her senior centerfielder. “She’s not afraid to communicate. She’s not a yeller, but if you’re not doing it right, and you’re not doing it good enough, she’s going to let you know.”

Washington’s knowledge and propensity for the game was evident four years ago when she started for the Kewpies as a freshman.

Throughout her career, her performance has continued to improve, and the Missouri Western signee capped off a terrific career with an almost inconceivable senior year.

“She was an All-State player,” Haskell says.

“She set several state records this year and several school records. Her performance this year was unbelievable.”

Washington now leads the state for total bases during a single season. She also ranks second in Missouri in single-season homeruns, one of which came in the district semifinals against Rock Bridge High School when she sent a three-run shot over the fence to win the game. “She really enjoys being on the softball field,” Haskell says. “She really enjoys her teammates, and I think her teammates really enjoy her. She’s fun to be around, she has a good time, she smiles a lot, but when it’s time to get down to business, it’s time to get down to business.”

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Sydney Washington Sport: Hickman Softball Stats: Centerfielder, All-State player Grade: 12

Allison Baker

Sport: Rock Bridge Girls Tennis Grade: 11

Sophie Spicci Sport: Father Tolton Cheerleading Grade: 9

“My favorite moment of the season was beating Rock Bridge in the semifinal game of districts. I hit a homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning with two people on base with two outs. We were losing 3-1, and I hit it out and got us up 4-3. We got three outs the next inning and beat Rock Bridge. The next day we played Jeff City and beat them to win. We were district champs.”

— Sydney Washington, hickman Softball

“It was one of the last games of the season, and it was away. It was absolutely freezing. The hosting team played some pretty rocking songs, and we danced around to them to keep warm. During timeouts we drank hot chocolate, and at halftime we all cuddled in a big blanket. With only seven girls on the squad, it was a big bonding moment for the whole team.”

— Sophie Spicci, Father Tolton Cheerleading

SPIRIT AWARD

Allison Baker Rock Bridge Girls Tennis Tennis can be a demanding sport, both physically and mentally. It takes guts and gusto to last through a match and clinch it. But the intense requirements of the court rarely seem to taint the positive attitude of Rock Bridge tennis star Allison Baker. “Allison is a fun-loving kid that takes pride in wanting to do very well at whatever she does,” Coach Ben Loeb says. “She has a zest for life and for accomplishing things.” And accomplish she does. In the 2011 state championship semifinals, Baker and teammate Savannah Everett squared off against an equally competitive squad. The duel was tied four matches each in a breathless race to the state finals. They lost the first set, they rallied back to win the second, and then, with spirit and perseverance, they pulled out the last set with a win.

“It was a very tense and competitive situation,” Loeb says. “It was a tough situation to maintain your composure and stay calm and confident all at the same time. And she and her partner were able to do it.”

SPIRIT AWARD

Sophie Spicci Father Tolton Cheerleading It would almost seem fitting that a cheerleader receive the Spirit Award, but the happy-go-lucky disposition of Sophie Spicci goes beyond the call of duty. “She always is encouraging and excited,” Coach Laura Sasser says. “She’s a champion for Tolton; she’s spirited for the whole school, not just for the cheer team but for all the sports. She comes to different activities and different sports to cheer for and encourage them.”

Spicci’s cheering is not something she does simply to belong to the squad; it’s something that is engrained deeply within her DNA. “She loves what being a cheerleader is,” Sasser says. “She encompasses what that is. She is very proud of being a cheerleader, and she takes it to heart.”

Her ever-present leadership and desire for Tolton unity never cease to shine. At the end of the basketball season, the freshman took it upon herself to uproot students from their scattered seats and join together in one section. “She tries to get the crowd involved and get the students involved and wants them all to cheer as one unit,” Sasser says. “She wants to make the teams feel like everyone is behind them and backing them. She’s just constantly thinking about what she can do better to support the school.”

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TEAM LEADER

Cameron Bagley Father Tolton Cross-Country

For Cameron Bagley, a sophomore track and cross-country star at Father Tolton, leadership looks like a smile. And then it looks like the dust from his feet.

“He’s probably one of the most popular kids in school just because he’s a goofy kid who’s always making people laugh, but he takes his sports very seriously,” Assistant Coach Pat Kelly says.

As a people-magnet, Bagley has the unique opportunity to get his teammates focused and inspire them to work as hard as he does. “He’s always joking and keeping things light, but he’s also a kid who wants to be pushed. It’s an interesting balance where he’s kind of loose and fun but also really wants to work hard and be good.”

Bagley likes being pushed so hard, in fact, that he often pushes himself beyond the requirements of the workout.

Coaches Wilmes and Kelly frequently find themselves pulling the reins to make sure he doesn’t over-train or wear himself down. The zealous work ethic that Bagley is so well known for has certainly produced results in his career. Despite having a hip flexor injury, Bagley finished third in districts for the mile and qualified for state in cross-country, missing All-State honors by 30 seconds.

“He’s probably more of a leader by example,” Kelly says. “His work ethic is very good. He always wants to go and do extra work. But he’s also a leader in the sense that he never has anything negative to say about anybody, so it makes everybody feel good about themselves.”

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Cameron Bagley

Sport: Father Tolton CrossCountry Stats: Personal best 17:15, finished sixth at districts, 30th at state Grade: 10

Leia Tarbox

Sport: Dance/Rock Bridge Bruin Girls Stats: NDA Nationals, two top 10 finishes Grade: 12

Carter Cox

Sport: Hickman Soccer Stats: All-District and AllRegion Grade: 11

“Dancing with my little sister and team on Faurot Field at the Providence Bowl.”

— Leia Tarbox, Rock Bridge Bruin Girls cheer leading

“Beating Troy in penalty kicks.”

— Carter Cox, Hickman Boys Soccer

“My favorite/funny memory was running districts with a nosebleed and having everyone point and stare at me. I still finished sixth at districts though.”

— Cameron Bagley, Father Tolton Cross-Country

TEAM LEADER

Leia Tarbox Rock Bridge Bruin Girls When Leia Tarbox joined the Rock Bridge Bruin Girls dance squad, the dream of going to nationals wooed her. “Leia was one of the biggest ones who really tried to get people motivated for that; it was something that she had always wanted to do since her sophomore year on the team,” Coach Shannon McDaniel says. However, Tarbox fought a recurring shoulder subluxation issue during her time as a Bruin Girl, resetting her shoulder when it frequently popped out of place. So when Rock Bridge qualified for nationals in her senior year, the two-year captain faced a heartbreaking decision: go to nationals and perhaps never dance again, or remove herself from the season to prolong her career. Tarbox chose a longer dance career and received shoulder surgery during the school break last winter.

“That was probably the hardest thing she’s gone through, to spend two and a half years on this team to work to ultimately get to go to nationals, then she’s so close to it and has to pull herself out,” McDaniel says. But, like any great leader, she didn’t remove herself completely. In fact, she remained an incredibly important part of the squad. “She pretty much became our assistant coach. She still came to every practice, she came to every basketball game performance and every rehearsal we had.

She was able to fulfill a different role of captain.”

She even went to nationals to cheer on the dancers, one of whom was her younger sister, as they lived out her dream. From the sidelines, she watched her Bruin Girls place in the top 10 in jazz and pom. Then, two months later, after fighting her way through post-operation rehabilitation, Tarbox accomplished a new goal: she became a Golden Girl for the University of Missouri. “She’s a phenomenal athlete and a strong leader,” McDaniel says.

HARDEST WORKER

Carter Cox Hickman Boys Soccer “Carter is an exceptional young athlete who demands excellence from himself and his teammates,” Coach Adam Taylor says about his dependable defender. For Cox, a junior in the 2012 season, the hard work didn’t begin when the season did. During the off-season, he tackled what was asked of him and then some. He quickened his feet on the agility ladder and stretched his lungs with sprints and distance running. In the process, his tactical ability and footwork improved, as well as his conditioning level. Cox became a relentless machine, capable of competing in nearly every moment of the 28-game Hickman soccer season.

“That’s amazing,” Taylor says. Rightfully so, Cox’s supreme level of effort and durability landed him a spot on the Class 3 District 9 All-District Team.

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biggest fan

Fr. Mike Coleman Father Tolton

School Chaplain Father Mike Coleman is not only the school chaplain of Father Tolton Catholic High School and the pastor of St. Pius X parish in Moberly, but he is also quite possibly the biggest high school sports fan in Columbia. While growing up in a mining area south of St. Louis, Coleman expressed his love of sports by rooting for Cardinals Baseball. When he moved to Columbia and was assigned to be school chaplain at Father Tolton, he brought his passion for athletics with him.

Despite the hectic schedule of leading a congregation and supervising a school, Coleman attends nearly every athletic event on the calendar.

“He does announcing at the basketball games and does some of the football games, too,” Athletic Director and Tolton Football Coach Chad Masters says.

When he’s not announcing football games, that’s probably because he’s standing on the sideline with the team. “He’s just kind of a goofy, fun, super energetic guy.” Masters says. “The kids absolutely love him.”

Coleman doesn’t simply show up to the games, though. Instead, he becomes one of the biggest cheerleaders in the stands, where he makes up cheers and witty nicknames for the Tolton student athletes. In many instances, you can hear him make “Woo!” noises like an excitable Arsenio Hall. “He’s an easy pick for biggest fan,” Masters says. “He’s the heart and soul of everything we do, and he really helps everybody keep everything in perspective.”

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When it comes to sheer numbers, it’s safe to say the auto industry is still pretty much a boys’ club.

Yet, increasing numbers of women are entering this once male-dominated world and not only succeeding but also loving their jobs. These six mid-Missouri women are passionate about cars and setting the pace for a changing industry offering greater opportunities than ever before.

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Proving your place Kellie Boyle, service adviser for University Subaru for the past four years, had previous experience working in the parts department and a pretty good handle on cars, inside and out, before she took the job.

But she says because she’s a woman, she’s not necessarily what some customers expect.

“It really wasn’t hard to get the job,” she says. “What was hard was gaining the trust of the male customers.”

Boyle’s position requires excellent communication skills to not only listen to the customer but also to communicate the problem to the mechanic so he or she can fix it. This is doubly important when the service adviser must relay the mechanic’s findings back to the customer in a way he or she can understand. “You have to be able to adapt to any customer that comes in,” she says, which includes all ages, from new drivers to senior citizens.

Keeping current with new makes and models of cars is also important. Boyle accomplishes this through the dealership’s continuous training courses. “We have to get at least 80 percent to pass the courses,” she says, most of which are online.

A self-proclaimed “hands-on person,” Boyle also works on her 1989 Honda Streetbike, which helps her relate to her customers.

“The more I get involved with my vehicle, the more I can explain to customers.”

She also asks the mechanic to show her what is wrong with a customer’s vehicle. “If I know more about how some things work, I can hopefully explain it to the customer in a way they can understand. I can explain to the customer why it’s doing what it’s doing.”

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Like father, like daughter For Mary Jo Henry, growing up on a farm and watching her father take care of his vehicles left a lasting impression of her. “My father still rotates his tires by himself,” she says. “I remember when he got 92,000 out of his tires, and he was so proud of that.” After 20 years in the automotive business, the last eight as director of marketing with Joe Machens, Henry has learned considerably more about the automotive business. She has also seen a gradual increase in women working in the industry.

“We have several women on staff,” she says. “We find that women will do very well in sales.”

Regardless of the gender of the salesperson, it’s up to the individual to perform, but she says there are great opportunities

for women in the dealerships, especially those passionate about the automobile industry. “They need to have a passion to work with people,” she says. “You can always learn the products, but sales personality and handling people are not that easy to teach.”

From Henry’s standpoint, women bring a new perspective to the car industry. “Our statistics show that 80 to 85 percent of most car deals are influenced by a woman,” she says. “A lot of married couples, unmarried couples or gentlemen with their girlfriends shop for cars,” and more single families and women are making major car decisions today.

“The old days of the salesperson asking the question ‘Do you need to go home and ask your husband?’ are gone,” she says.

8 Best-Selling Cars for Women Drivers

1. Volkswagen Tiguan

2. Volkswagen Beetle

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3. Hyundai Tuscon

4. Kia Sportage

5. Nissan Rogue

6. Volvo V50

7. Volkswagen Eos

8. Honda CR-V

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“Women understand what other women want. They know they want a fair deal like everyone else.”

— Sonja Ellis, McCosh Chevrolet

Purchase power Sonja Ellis had no previous car experience when she started working as a salesperson at Bob McCosh Chevrolet four years ago, but that didn’t stop her from jumping in feet first and succeeding. In fact, Ellis was named salesperson of the year at her dealership and achieved the GM mark of excellence for three years by selling at least 75 new cars per year, earning 100 percent on her test scores and rating above average on customer service surveys.

“GM gives us a test every quarter to update us on the new technology and the new vehicles,” Ellis says. “By the time we get through with the testing, we know the cars inside and out.”

Ellis, who worked as the operations manager at Dillard’s before taking this position, says having good people skills is essential to working in this industry. “The first question I ask a potential customer is, ‘What do you want to accomplish with this purchase?’ she says. “‘Are you looking for fuel economy, all-wheel drive, passenger seating, functionality?’”

Despite the auto industry being a maledominated arena, Ellis says women are filling an important niche. “Women understand what other women want,” she says. “They know they want a fair deal like everyone else.”

Unfortunately, Ellis says, too many women feel ignored or intimidated when negotiating a car deal. “One of the most important things that I would tell any male car salesman is when a couple sits down at your desk to purchase a vehicle, please don’t start by talking to the man. … If he wanted to buy the truck on his own, he would have come on his own.”

By the Numbers

$200 billion

The amount of money women spend on new cars and mechanical servicing every year

45 percent of all light trucks and SUVs are purchased by women

95 percent of women list safety performance as their biggest concern when buying a car, compared to 83 percent of men who list driving performance as their top concern

51 percent of women visit a dealership’s website before purchasing a car, compared to 46 percent of men

24.2 percent of jobs in the motor vehicles and motor vehicles and equipment manufacturing industry were held by women in 2012

80 percent of women take part in all family car-buying decisions in the United States.

Sources: money.msn.com/car-buying/are-women-better-at-buyingcars-marketwatch.aspx, catalyst.org/knowledge/women-automotiveindustry, TrueCar.com

Showing the skeptics At Head Motor Co., Lydia Bell has a unique title: new KIA sales, pre-owned sales and Internet specialist. She’s been in this position for about six months and with the dealership since August 2012, but along with her distinctive title, she feels her gender definitely gets her noticed. “Being one of the few women in this sets me apart,” she says.

As the Internet specialist, Bell is often the first person a client contacts when he or she is interested in a car. “I try to respond as quickly as I can,” she says when she receives an email, “and give them as much information as I can.” She knows it’s important for her to be the ears and the eyes for the customer from the very beginning of the relationship.

“I really think that one of my biggest advantages is that women feel comfortable working with another woman,” she says. “When I’m talking to a mom about what her car needs are, I just have to be a good listener.”

Bell also benefits from the solid marketing background she gained working with her husband, who owns his own business. “I’ve done a lot of sales, promotions and marketing work,” she says.

Still, she admits when she first started in the dealership, a lot of the men were skeptical. “But sales numbers are sales numbers,” she says. “When they saw I could perform, then I just became part of the team.”

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From Left: Rebecca Boyd and Kristina Bright

Women at work (on cars) Not all women who have a passion for cars work in the industry. Take Rebecca Boyd and Kristina Bright, for example.

Boyd, a University of Missouri student and freelance writer, has always been interested in cars.

“When I was a teenager I wanted to get a car and just work on it,” she says, “but my parents weren’t too happy to have a broken-down car in their driveway.” Not long after, she tried to get a job at a local auto shop, but the manager turned her down due to lack of experience.

It was 2002, and Boyd was still in high school when she got her first chance to work on a car. She bought a damaged 1995 Grand Am for $500. With little more than a screwdriver and a wrench, she replaced the headlight assembly, and from then on she was hooked. She got her first real taste of an actual overhaul not long after graduating high school, when she bought a 1986 Trans Am that was in desperate need of some TLC. “I went to the junkyard and salvaged a dash, center console, hinges and spoiler,” she says. She also ended

Buying Smart Before heading to the dealership, study up on the road ahead by getting educated on what’s out there. Websites such as Kelly Blue Book, the Black Book and manufacturers’ websites offer a wealth of information on everything from special features to approximate costs for new and used cars.

“You can actually build a vehicle online and then come in and know what you are looking for,” says Mary Jo Henry of Joe Machens. Not only does this get you prepared, but it also lessens the time you’ll spend in the dealership.

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up replacing the wheels, door hinges, fender and the hood. “Anything that was a two-person project, my boyfriend helped on.” That boyfriend eventually became her husband.

Today, Boyd says she can do most of the basic car mechanics, but she typically has someone else do any engine work because newer cars are harder to work on. “I think pretty much anybody can work on the older cars,” she says. “You take the old part off and put the new part on.” Although she hasn’t had time to work on cars recently, she would like to someday work on an old classic.

“Maybe a Mustang, Charger or Challenger or older Trans Am, like a ’77 or ’78,” she says. “There is something about getting a couple of people together, getting your hands dirty and having a beer that’s fun and rewarding.”

For Bright, marketing and creative director for William Woods University for 13 years, growing up a tomboy on a farm was what fueled her passion for cars.

“My dad always changed the oil and did all the work on our cars, and I was always out there helping him.” But her real education in car maintenance stemmed from her experience with her first car, a Dodge Daytona, Shelby Z, which turned out to be a lemon.

“It was nothing fancy, but it was mine, and it was fun to drive,” she says. “In owning that car, I learned a lot about cars.”

Bright makes good use of her car knowledge when her current car, a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, needs service. “I know how they run, so I know what the mechanics are talking about,” she says.

For Bright, awareness is key in owning a car because driving is a huge responsibility. Married for 10 years, she has two girls, Madison, 6, and Macey, 5 months. Although Macey is too young to understand yet, Bright is already schooling Madison on driving etiquette. “Too many young girls jump behind the wheel and are so clueless,” she says. “Safety needs to start before they get behind the wheel.”

Favorite Ride

What was your favorite vehicle you’ve owned, or what car would you like to own?

Henry: “I actually preordered a 2009 Lincoln MKS four-door sedan. It has a hands-free cellphone and a jukebox in the CD. It also has a push-button start.”

Boyle: “I had a 1989 Honda Prelude, a little red two-door sports car with all-wheel steer. When you turned the steering wheel, your back wheels would turn slightly.”

Bell: “My first car, a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, twotone gray with red velour bucket seats. I thought I was the cat’s meow then. I even got caught drag racing once!”

Bright: “I really love my current car, a 2003 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. I love the way it drives and handles.

It’s just the perfect size.”

Boyd: “The ‘69 Charger, I guess, or really any of the late ’60s or ’70s muscle cars. You can’t help looking at one of the muscle cars of that era and just think, ‘That’s a cool car.’ At least I can’t.”

Ellis: “I would love to own the 2013 all-new Cadillac XTS. It is perhaps the smartest luxury car ever made.”

CAR MAINTENANCE – Experts offer the following advice: vehicles today should have their tires • Keep track of maintenance rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, requirements such as oil changes, so consider doing this along with your which are recommended every 3,000 regular oil change. miles for regular oil and every 7,500 • Change your wiper blades about every for synthetic oil.

10,000 miles.

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• About 80 to 90 percent of the second opinion.

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Soaking in Summer

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Must Do

Have some summer fun with the next-door neighbors in Jefferson City Summer in Jefferson City is always so festive and jammed packed with fun. The city kicks off the season with the closing of High Street on June 4, and every Thursday thereafter, for a giant street party called Thursday Night Live. The stage on High and Madison features live music by local bands, and the restaurants and bars move their goods to the streets from 5:30 to 9 p.m. It’s a great place for families and friends to gather, so pack your lawn chairs and come join us for some summertime fun. Hope to see you there!

T ami T ur n er , the publisher of Jefferson City Magazine, has been a lifelong resident of Jefferson City. Living in a historic river town, Tami enjoys sharing what Jefferson City has to offer to its neighbors, like us, just a short drive away. She’s raised three children in the town she loves so much and sits on the public school board.

➻ Must See Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, nominated for six Tony awards, is coming to the Miller Performing Arts Center June 13, 14 and 15. It’s not Bert Reynolds and Dolly Parton, but we have some amazing local talent who will be kicking their boots up for a fabulous night of theater.

➻ Must Try River City Florist, NH Scheppers and Fechtel Beverage will host the second annual Spiegelau Beer Tasting that will forever change the way you think about serving and enjoying craft beer.

The event will be held at the Memorial Park Pavilion June 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Advance reservations and payment are required. Visit rivercityflorist@ gmail.com to reserve your spot.

➻ Must Give Come to a food, wine and beer tasting at the Capitol Plaza Hotel that celebrates the culinary arts of Jefferson City, Lake Ozark and Columbia. Cork, Fork and Brew, held June 24 at 5:30 p.m., will feature fantastic auction items benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital City.

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Set in Stone STO RY a nd P h oto s by M o n i ca Overcash Ko r ba When Monica Overcash Korba decided to take her children, her husband and his parents to her native state of Arizona for her mother’s 60th birthday, memories of her childhood colored the experience full of rosy, rocky landscapes and tasty Mexican food.

Despite beginning the trip with a car full of three sick kids, ages 1, 4 and 6, by the time the family made it to Arizona, everyone was ready for Monica’s first stop: Mexican food. “It’s always my first priority to get some hot sauce and chips before I even unpack, and that’s just what we did,” she says. Her favorites include Valley Luna and Serrano’s, but there’s also Black Angus for the best steak, Rock Bottom for a freshly brewed beer and Pita Jungle for top-notch hummus.

Day two held in store a little preview of America’s favorite pastime, a spring training game between the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers from Dallas. Next on the list was a test of bravery at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium, voted one of the top five zoos in the nation for kids. Although there was a stingray exhibit for children (and parents) to touch the cartilaginous fish, no one was able to collect the nerve to nudge it. Instead, the family saw some of the zoo’s 6,000 animals,

representing more than 600 exotic and endangered species.

A trip to Sedona, a small city in the northern Verde Valley that has hosted more than 60 Hollywood movies since the dawn of film, was the highlight of Monica’s trip.

“It’s just absolutely amazing.

God did good there,” she says. The main attraction, an array of red sandstone formations, glow brilliant ruby shades in the rising and falling sun. Also known as the Red Rocks, the view provides a backdrop to hundreds of hiking and biking trails The family visited Sedona’s Holy Cross Catholic Church, built in 1956 and rising more than 250 feet out of a 1,000-foot red rock cliff, and later had a picnic at Slide Rock State Park, named for its natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek.

“We dipped our feet in, but there were some people crazy enough to go sliding along,” Monica says. The park, several miles north of Sedona and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Arizona, also has three hiking trails and 43-acre apple orchard.

Closing the trip was a walk around the Westgate Shopping Plaza, built when Arizona hosted the Super Bowl in 2008, but the last thing of all on Monica’s list: recovery from the car ride home.

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M o n ica O vercash Korba was born and raised in Mesa, Ariz. She moved to Columbia in 1996 to attend the University of Missouri, where she met her husband, before finishing her nursing degree at Columbia College. She loves visiting parks with her family, competing in local races with her husband and watching her children play T-ball. columbiahomemagazine.com | 87

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Corral brand boots typically have a snug instep, so they may be hard to get on but very comfortable once you get them on.

“You need about a ¼ inch of slip in the back of your boot if it fits correctly,” Paige of Dryer’s Shoes says. “It should feel snug but not tight or constricting.”

SoftWave aqua wedges:

BEFORE

Beth’s husband likes her in pointedtoed heels, but she says they’re so uncomfortable.

Dryer's found us a pair of stylish wedges

by SoftWave that stay comfortable all day. “SoftWave has a unique waved foot bed to hit different pressure points on your foot and promote circulation,” Paige says.

Pedicure

With medical aesthetician Kristen Faulkner C o lo r : OPI Kiss Me on My Tulips P rod u cts: Get Fresh; bath salt, mask, scrub, massage lotion (Get Ready’s Totally Soaked and Down & Dirty)

Neosens red chunky heels:

Entrepreneurial, spirited, bubbly and secure: Those are words I would use to describe the blonde and beautiful Beth Clark.

As I walked into Swank Boutique in downtown Columbia, a

“I saw these when we first walked in,” Beth says. “I love the bow on the front.”

cheerful laugh resonated throughout the shop. Dressed in a patterned blue, green and white shirt and flattering black capris, it was clear that Beth was not afraid of prints. She and her husband own Majestic Homes and Remodeling, and on the side she also works at the Columbia Courthouse.

This working mom typically rocks the safe, business casual uniform we are all taught to abide by: nice slacks, occasionally dark jeans, company dress shirt and closed-toe shoes, with straight hair worn at a modest shoulder-gracing length. Beth’s goal for this makeover was to find a new look, including apparel with good fit that’s flattering to her frame.

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Black Earthies Sandal:

“Earthies are really known for comfort because they have a unique recessed heel to take the pressure off the ball of the foot, and they have great arch support,” Paige says.

Sponsored Style contributors: Swank Boutique, Dryer’s Shoes, Dove Salons, Colorescience Dermatology Photography by Whitney Buckner, Gillian Tracey and Jake Hamilton

Clothing

In Swank we found that peplum was our friend. After trying on a variety of mixand-match separates as well as onepiece wears, a white strapless peplum top cinched with a leather skinny belt accentuated our model’s clothes in all the right places. Paired with a black blazer, the outfit easily glides from office hour to cocktail hour.

A plum skinny pant added fun and youthfulness to Beth’s wardrobe. When paired with a spotted gray three-quartersleeve long blouse, her legs looked miles longer. The final touch was the in-style

Dermaplanning

With medical aesthetician Jenny McLaury at Concannon Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa Pu r p os e : exfoliation, also removes the fine hair on the skin to make it look smoother and brighter, $35 P rod u cts: Obagi foaming cleanser on skin S ki n : Microderm, also a form of mechanical exfoliation, both safe to do throughout the summer; sunscreen, use it throughout summer without worrying about further skin damage; exfoliation to keep skin looking young, bright and clear M ak e u p : Use bronzes for a beachy summer look. Add extra shadow to darken the look for night.

Colorescience line, mineral-based makeup is great for the skin, doesn’t clog pores and can improve skin tone over time.

E y es : Beth is wearing shades of gray pencil for her eyeliner. Using powder creates a softer effect than pencil alone.

and in-trend strappy Geoffrey Campbell pointed-toe, capped pump. It’s classic, sophisticated and great for evening or morning coffee.

Pro tip:

Primer, especially bronzing primer, is great this time of year to add a little color without being unnatural. Colorescience setting spray keeps everything in place so you won’t have to worry about it all day.

“Oh wow!

I love it! It’s very fun!”

Hairstyling

From dying it completely black to cropping it short, Beth had already made a lot of brave moves when it came to styling her blonde tresses. For a spicy new look, she tried three different highlights and lowlights.

With an old photo of Kelly Clarkson as her guide, hairdresser and salon owner Dove Rowe at Dove Salons alternated patterns of red, brown and blonde throughout the top portion of Beth’s hair, beginning at the crown to about ear length. Then she drenched Beth’s lower portion of hair in the earthy brown color down to the nape of her neck.

expert tip:

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baby announcements

Gabrielle Joyann

Farrah Laine

Farrah Laine

Norah Lynn

Reese Cole

Parents: Ashley and Brett Shryock Weight: 6 lbs., 4 oz.

How have your other kids reacted to a new baby in the house? They have reacted quite well. They are so proud of her and like to show her off and tell everyone about her. They also want to constantly touch, hold, hug or kiss her.

What's the funniest thing that has happened to you since the birth of Farrah? My husband wanted to name her Faith. He caved to me in the hospital. He now wishes we had named her Faith because all of our grandparents thought we had named her Sara and spread the word that way.

Not only that, but the insurance company thought I said Sara as well. To top that off, I couldn't remember what her middle initial was when the insurance worker asked me, even though we share the same middle name.

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Reese Cole Parents: Rachel and Stephen Boulware Weight: 6 lbs., 10 oz.

What’s the funniest thing that has happened since the baby was born? We had Reese swinging in her swing, and I was in the kitchen. I was walking from the kitchen to the living room, and Peyton, our 4-yearold, was walking down the hall holding her baby sister in her hands like it was no big deal.

How have your other kids reacted to the baby? They were so excited when they came to see her in the hospital. Peyton wanted to hold her and hug her nonstop.

Blake kept poking her and checking out her toes and fingers. It was cute, funny and nerve-wracking at the same time.

Gabrielle Joyann Parents: Elizabeth and Wes Stratman Weight: 9 lbs., 3 oz.

What did you not expect to happen? Even though we went to class and read books to prepare for breastfeeding, we did not expect to be living our life in threehour increments. Every time we plan on leaving the house, we have to do the calculations to see if the feeding schedule will allow it.

What unique things does your baby do? She stretches and contorts her body into crazy positions while pursing her lips and arching her head and back as far as they will go. We really hope to capture it on video soon!

We’ve got the babes

Tuesday

Norah Lynn Parents: Kate and Eric Riley Weight: 7 lbs., 14 oz.

What do you love most about being a mother?

I’m nursing my daughter, so I get a lot of one-on-one time with her. It develops a bond that’s hard to describe and a closeness that I hope continues throughout her life.

What did you not expect to happen? I never expected how much stuff you have to take with you everywhere you go.

You have to be prepared for any situation, so that requires a lot of stuff.

What unique things does your baby do? When lying on her Boppy pillow, she tries to pull herself up to a sitting position. It’s funny to watch because it looks like she is doing stomach crunches.

babies were born at MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital in 2012.

is the most popular day for babies to be born.

A baby is born in the world every three seconds.

3 seconds

4 million

Source: University Hospital Marketing Department

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babies are born in the U.S. each year.

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wedding planning

Tying the Knot An inside look at the road to 'I do' ➻ S p o n s o r e d by V i ct o r i a' s B r i d a l

Spotlight trend: Bridal Blooms

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“You see a lot of hand ties,” says Darla from Allen’s Flowers Inc. “And I’ve seen a re-emersion of cascades in the style of bouquets.”

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When it comes to reception flowers, variety seems to do the trick. “A lot of brides bring in pictures of branching tall centerpieces with either curly willow, pussy willow or other branching type stems,” Means says. Yet, dressing every table this way might be a bit stifling unless the room is extremely large with tall ceilings. “Doing this on half of the tables and then doing a shorter, more compact centerpiece on the others is normally the way I direct my brides.”

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Becky Means, the special events coordinator at the Tiger Garden, has noticed a great deal of coral and soft pastel colors mixed with a rustic wildflower theme.

“Succulents have also been very popular this planning season,” she says.

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Darla has also observed that several of the arrangements lend themselves to a contemporary look. However, there are still many traditional brides who prefer old-fashioned flowers such as roses. “Roses are going to be around forever,” she says.

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Another affordable idea includes single-stemmed centerpieces surrounded by other trinkets such as picture frames or candles. And then, of course, there’s the Mason jar. “They are everywhere,” Means says.

Q&A

with Ann Metterich

Q: What colors are going to be popular this next spring A: We will see a bouquet of bright colors! The vibrant shades of purple, blue, sunshine yellow and green will be very popular. Another trend for bridesmaids dresses will be seeing multiple colors within one wedding party. The individualism of each bridesmaid is very important to the bride.

Q: What if white doesn't look good on my complexion?

A: Not to worry, there are many shades of white, and often a soft ivory or even a champagne color can be very flattering. Just remember to carry this color throughout the rest of your wedding decor.

Q: How do I travel with my wedding gown for my destination wedding?

A: Your gown can usually be stored in the captain's closet of the aircraft. Call ahead to your airlines, and confirm availability. Sometimes your gown can be packed in a suitcase as well. This can be done by your bridal consultant.

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engagements

10-19-2013

Katie King & Blake Caraway

“We love going to concerts together. If it was a perfect date, it would be an Eric Church concert; we’re both obsessed with Eric Church!”

— Jennifer Grieve

Jenna Jordan & Derek Wintemberg

8-3-2013

Kearstin Mattox & Caleb Johnson

“Brendan has a wingspan of 6’7”, loves skylines of any city, loves to put hot sauce on anything and everything. I think if there was a hot sauce ice cream, he’d eat it.” — Molly Totten

The day Christopher “Steven” Anthony proposed to Jennifer Grieve was like something out of a movie.

“I always knew that when I was ready to propose to my Jenny, I would be taking her down to Louisiana in order to make it very special,” he says. “My dream was to do it in a plantation home, much like the one from the movie Forrest Gump, which is my favorite movie.”

This Hollywood proposal happened on Dec. 23, 2012, when Steven dropped to one knee in a plantation in Louisiana after visiting his family for Christmas.

When Kearstin Mattox sprained her ankle serving for a banquet at College of the Ozarks in 2011, she didn’t think anything good would come of it. Little did she know, her injury would bring her a husband, Caleb JOHNSON. “During a busy lunch, I fell down some stairs and sprained an ankle,” Kearstin says. “My manager ended up having to call the campus fire department, and guess who drove me to the clinic? That’s right, Caleb. Maybe it had something to do with me feeling like a damsel in distress, but I sure thought he was cute. A few months later, my hero became my boyfriend.”

And two years down the road, Caleb proposed to Kearstin on a dock by a lake they frequent in the summer.

If it weren’t for mutual friends, Morgan Tyler and Kyle Neale would never have met each other. The friends set them up, and they decided to get together over dinner at The Rome restaurant.

Kyle says his fondest memory is the first time he saw Morgan.

“She came in, and she had the best smile I’d ever seen,” he says. “I pretty much knew then that she was someone I wanted to get to know a whole lot better.” Afterward, they went to get ice cream at Sparky’s, now one of their favorite sweet spots.

In July 2012, Kyle proposed on a beach in Seabrook Island, S.C., where Morgan’s family has a home.

On July 13, 2013, the pair will tie the knot at Firestone Baars Chapel in Columbia.

Molly Totten & Brendan Downes

Brendan Downes started plotting his proposal to Molly Totten more than a month before he dropped to one knee. After getting permission to use his great-grandmother’s wedding ring, he put the plan into action.

“On Jan. 25, 2013, I went out to breakfast with Molly and told her I had an anniversary gift to give her; however, I told her I wanted to give it to her at a place that was meaningful to us,” Brendan says. He took her to The Columns and gave her a plaque that read, “In a world with so many lives, it’s amazing how one life can mean so much to mine.”

While Molly was distracted reading it, Brendan pulled out the ring case. When she looked up, he said, “Now you see how much you mean to me, but I also wanted to show you, and I was wondering: Molly would you marry me?”

The couple will be married Jan. 4, 2014, at the Columbia Country Club.

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grove-hardnock wedding

Bling for the Bride

By K risti Luth er Photos by Moonsha dow Stu d io One thread has kept Tony Grove and Stella Grove (Hardnock) tied to each other: their beloved city of Columbia. The couple began as friends, graduating from rival high schools Hickman (Stella) and Rock Bridge (Tony). They didn’t spark a relationship, however, until years later. Tony returned from the University of Central Missouri after graduating in 2009, and the two ran into each other. “We both love calling Columbia home,” Tony says.

Stella’s mother, Celeste Hardnock, founded the downtown boutique My Sister’s Circus, and Stella now manages the store.

Tony runs Grove Construction.

Tony says he knew fairly early in that he was “so happy” and that Stella might have just been the one for him. After conversations with Celeste and a little help from family, he planned a Christmas Eve proposal as the ultimate gift for Stella.

Tony says he was nervous about her “rifling through” the gifts because she’s not a fan of surprises. After every gift was opened, one remained. Stella opened one box to find yet another box. Eventually, there was the ring. “I don’t like to wait for stuff,” Stella says. “I was so surprised and had no idea he was going to ask.” But soon enough there were no more surprises. They had a wedding to plan.

Much like the city they love, the couple tries to never move too fast or stress too much. With an evening wedding on Jan. 19, 2013, the couple spent their day

getting ready with their wedding parties.

The men watched the Missouri basketball team take on Florida, and the women prepared their hair and makeup. “It was our day, but I just really wanted her to be happy,” Tony says. “We loved that it was a relaxing day.” The sign at the Missouri Theatre even announced their wedding day, which they snapped photos in front of. The couple was married at Our Lady of Lourdes, which was directly followed by a reception at Lela Raney Wood Hall.

Stella may have been laid back when it comes to planning, but she does have one particular predilection: bling. And lots of it. Her dress was covered in crystals, including a custom-made train and veil.

“It seemed 900 feet long,” Tony says. Karen Jones of Crystal Brooch Bouquets has been featured on TLC’s Brides of Beverly Hills and specially designed a bouquet for Stella. This bouquet, however, was made entirely of broaches. Weighing nearly 10 pounds, Stella opted to throw a separate flower bouquet instead.

The two have plans to look at buying a home, take a few Ozark trips and enjoy married life in the city they love with the people they love.

“Our families are so important to us, and we’re really excited for our future in Columbia,” Tony says.

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city scene

Joe Machens Grand Opening

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Gary Drewing

Richard Vairo, Gary Drewing II, Rusty Drewing, Bob Jacaway, Gary Drewing

New showroom

Kevin Brown, Dan Kellar, Bob Seal

The Tom Andes Trio

Jennifer Obertino, Richard Vairo, Tom Trabue

The official grand opening of Joe Machens, the new Mercedes-Benz store, was held April 18.

Lunch & Learn

Helen Humphries, Amy Post

Amanda Stassek, Chelsea Jolley, Jenny McLaury

Angie Bennett, Carmen Adams

Kelly Grizzle, Lori Tebbe

Amy Post discussing Obagi during lunch

Karla Bleything, Karen Althage

Concannon Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa held a Lunch & Learn April 11, along with Obagi, a well-recommended skin care product company.

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city scene

Artrageous Fridays Antoine Matondo, Amy Meyer

Jean Thompson, Mary Margaret Bayer, Margaret Little, Karen Wegener, Virginia Planchon, Carol Rolf, Heather Foote

Amanda Capua

Seth, Logan Allan

Hoot, Silverbox

Theresa Long, Alyssa Bilyeu

Meliss Slinkard, LauraSchembre

Artrageous Fridays celebrated its spring event April 19 in downtown Columbia. The next Artrageous Friday will be July 19.

Nightingale Society

Judith Fitzgerald Miller, Robert Long, Jane Gold Shafer

Julie Dorn, Larry and Anna Gross

Roxanne McDaniel, Verna Adwell

Nursing Awards

Sally Alberty Richardson, Steve Richardson, Judith Fitzgerald Miller

Larry Gross, Donna Riley Smith, Jack Smith

Judith Fitzgerald Miller, Brady Deaton, Karen Ehlmann

The MU Sinclair School of Nursing honored members of the Nightingale Society at a reception March 16. The Nightingale Society is MU’s gift society.

Marjorie Skubic, Elizabeth L. Pettitt, Mary I. Johnson, Ursula Adrian Smith, Linda Kovachevich Klein

Julie Miller, Sharon Ford, Jennifer Wyatt, Mary Beck

Jean Thompson, Doris Asselmeier England

Mary Margaret Bayer, Julie Dorn

Richard Miller, Grace Miller

The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing celebrated various accomplishments during the 23rd Annual Nursing Banquet and Awards Ceremony

Fortnightly Club Anne Hessler, Louise Weigel, Pat Cowden, Galina Popovici, Carol Smith, Sue Hutt

Mary Druce, Sue Hutt, Tamara Stam, Karen Kennedy, Stacey Thompson, Pat Plummer, Carol Virkler

Stephanne Walker, Kae Duello, Sandra Henderson, Rose Porter

Carol Virkler, Sandra Henderson, Susie Liu, Shirley Meinert

Scherrie Goettsch, Mary Ouart, Rose Ann Hall, Myrna Powers

Tamara Stam, Marilyn Cameron, Joyce Smith, Cindy Owens

The Columbia Fortnightly Club held its annual brunch at Reynolds Alumni Center April 10. The 120-year-old club aims to raise money for scholarships.

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Home Bound Bullfrog

AGE: 2.5 years old Breed: Terrier/pit bull mix temperament: Obedient, low maintenance and at ease with cats and other dogs, he loves his squeaky toys.

Chief Joseph

AGE: 4 years old Breed: Boxer mix temperament: This love bug does well with kids, behaves inside the home and knows his tricks. He loves to play and chew on rope toys.

Kookaburra

AGE: 1 year old Breed: Lab/chow mix temperament: He hasn’t learned his basic commands yet but has a good attention span and would pick up training easily.

Ebon

AGE: 5 years old Breed: Domestic medium hair temperament: Ebon loves attention! He’s lived with small dogs, cats and children, so he’d be a great fit for any home.

Mo

AGE: 5 years old Breed: Domestic medium hair temperament: This tailless cat loves attention but has an independent streak — perfect for a working family.

Madrid

AGE: 3 months old Breed: Domestic short hair temperament: Madrid loves her siblings and would love to go to a home with one of them or a home with another pet

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real. strong. women.

R.S.W.

Liz Graznak, Entrepreneur Who is Liz Graznak? I’m the mother of a 6-month-old baby girl, Sylvia Louise Graznak, the wife of Katie Graznak, the granddaughter of Wayne and Betty Gladney, the daughter of Rebecca Fahrendorf, twin sister of Charlie Graznak and the farmer and owner of Happy Hollow Farm LLC, a diversified certified organic vegetable farm just outside of Columbia.

Age: I’m 37 years young, and I’m excited about the coming years in my life.

Occupation: I am an entrepreneur, business owner and certified organic vegetable farmer.

Years lived in Columbia: I was born and raised in Columbia, went to college at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduate school at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Community involvement: I’m actively involved in and support my friends at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture. I’m currently the secretary and a board member of Sustainable Farms & Communities. I’m a member of the Columbia Farmers Market, the president of the Missouri Vegetable Growers Association, and I’m a board member of the Missouri Organic Association.

My guilty pleasure is: watching movies in the evenings with any homemade baked good.

What I do for fun: I enjoy spending time with friends and neighbors. Our gatherings almost always include enjoying a meal together.

Most people don’t know that: under the Carhartt and baseball cap, I have a true appreciation for, and collection of, beautiful antique silver. I blame my mother for this addiction.

On a typical weekday night, I am: finishing chores on the farm, catching up on paperwork and emails related to running the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture farm) and planning out tomorrow’s to-do list.

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Why did you decide to devote your life to what you're doing? I fell in love with the CSA concept when I was in graduate school. I realized that I wouldn't be happy in the world of academics and research. I thought the idea of growing vegetables for people committed to knowing the farmer growing their food, and how that food was being grown, sounded like a fabulous thing. I grew up gardening with my grandmother and knew I loved working outdoors and getting my hands dirty. Of course, I didn't know anything about farming and the 10 million other professions that a farmer has to know how to do. I tell people that if you farm the way I do, you have to not only know about soil biology, plant biology and generally be good at growing things, but you also have to be a mechanic, plumber, construction worker, have a good understanding of economics, advertising/ marketing and probably a whole lot of other professions that I'm forgetting at the moment. I am very passionate about growing food, and I have the utmost respect for farmers; they are the people that feed our families, friends and neighbors. I love having a connection to and building relationships with my CSA members and their families.

And to me, there is nothing more rewarding than being exhausted at the end of the day from a good day of true, honest hard work.

The song that absolutely must be included on the soundtrack to my life: I’m not a big music listener but enjoy listening to almost anything when I have time.

They’re making a movie about my life. The film’s biggest climatic moment would be: purchasing our farm, November 2007.

My go-to cocktail: a Margarita on the rocks.

If I could be any animal I would be: an eagle.

If I were a crayon in a box of Crayolas, I would be: Fire Engine Red.

In a single word, I am: determined.

The businessperson I admire and why: My grandfather. He was the most honest, hard-working person I have ever met. He was an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. His tough love approach to raising my sister and I taught me the importance of honesty and never beating around the bush and that I should take pride in everything that I do.

What’s the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you? It was shortly after I started farming. I was watering in my greenhouse on a mid-summer’s evening, wearing a pair of boxer shorts, and a neighbor pulled in the driveway.

My all-time biggest regret: I don’t have any regrets!

A favorite recent project: My favorite and most recent project was drilling and installing solar panels on my barn and a solarpowered well.

20 years ago, you'd find me: in high school, thinking I wanted to be an aeronautical engineer. I was really involved with the CASA program at Hickman High School and thought maybe I would like to be an astronaut.

In 20 years, you'll find me: exactly where I am, just a few years older.

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