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The presidential election season is in full swing so as an investor, should you be concerned? You might be encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year since in the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right?

Not necessarily. The markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather. It’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that continued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy might bode well for investors.

But it’s difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year.

Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets.

However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead. So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. You might want to consider selling some of these stocks and fill in other gaps in your portfolio.

On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 so no matter your age, you’re another year closer to retirement.

Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry.

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE

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Hard to believe that on March 1, I am celebrating 10 years of employment as publisher of City Magazine with The Business Times Company. I hope, as a devoted reader, you have enjoyed the content, photography, editorial features, our covers and all of the tweaks we have made along the way. Sometimes there are subtle changes that you can’t quite pinpoint, but you realize there has been an improvement and that the magazine just seems better. Perhaps this time, it’s our new masthead you are noticing.

Isn’t it awesome? These changes are because of my team, which is made up of some really creative and dedicated individuals. Although the team has changed here and there, every team member, past and present, has had a hand in today’s success.

As publisher, I have the privilege of learning about business owners, charities and not-for-profit organizations, schools and citizens in Jefferson City. You are all a part of the City Magazine team, and we could not produce such a beautiful and worthwhile publication without you. We love promoting your businesses, bringing awareness to those in need, highlighting area kids and how they need our community to stand behind them and sharing stories about many of you. From the words of Vince Lombardi, “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work.” I am proud to be a part of team City Magazine and team Jefferson City.

Thanks for the last 10 years. They have been great!

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Indeed, Missouri is an awesome state.

This issue we hope to give you a lot of reasons to consider vacationing locally.

Why stay here you say? Well, just consider the amount of variety the Show-Me State has to offer. Among rivers and lakes, we have more than 1,000 miles of shoreline (that’s more coastline area than California). The abundance of clear rivers and streams provide attractive conditions for paddlers and kayakers. If you want to boat, swim or fish, The Lake of the Ozarks was voted the best recreational lake by USA Today readers and 10Best.com in 2015.

Is hiking on your list? There are nearly 700 miles of trails that zigzag throughout 1,000 miles of conservation areas. If you are a trout fisherman or always wanted to cast a line, the Missouri Department of Conservation stocks 1.5 million trout annually. That’s a lot of fish!

Then there is an abundance of wildlife to hunt or enjoy. You might even be inspired to try out some of the wild game recipes and tips we provide.

Hunter or not, stop by the renowned Bass Pro Shop’s Outdoor World in Springfield, which attracts visitors from around the world. And never to be forgotten, Branson is the ever-popular family destination with non-stop live music shows and entertainment parks.

If you are looking for culture, there are art galleries to explore in Columbia, Sedalia, Springfield, St. Louis and Kansas City. The Kaufman Center for Performing Arts features national touring performers and performances, and be sure to have barbecue while you’re in Kansas City. Who doesn’t love good jazz? There are great options in both Kansas City and St. Louis. Immerse yourself in history at the Henry S. Truman’s Presidential Library in Independence and Mark Twain’s boyhood home museum in Hannibal. Never mind Napa Valley; there are plenty of vineyards for your journey throughout the state. And, known as the gateway to the west, be sure to ride the Gateway Arch to the top, the country’s tallest national monument located in St. Louis of course.

Although we’ve only scratched the surface, we hope you will consider a few of these destinations and be inspired to find even more.

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Argyle Catering 101 THE DISH:

Wild Turkey Muffuletta 103 ARTIST PROFILE:

Pam Kanagawa RuBert 107 THE MAN PAGE:

Missouri Golf 128 WHERE ARE THEY NOW:

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23 AGENDA 25 DATEBOOK 53 NEW BUSINESS 55 BUSINESS BREIFS 56 CURRENTS 118 ABOUT TOWN 121 CITY’S BEST DIRECTORY

HOME TOUR: Craftsman Style DESIGNER PALETTE: Trends for Outdoor Spaces 45 HIT LIST:

Missouri Made 47 HEALTH AND WELLNESS:

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Destination Missouri Homegrown Getaways 68 BUSINESS PROFILE:

Lincoln University, 150 years 72 UNDER YOUR NOSE:

Reid Millard 79 P.Y.S.K:

Diane Gillespie 80 CITY CHARACTER:

Council for DrugFree Youth 115 PAST TIMES:

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Every Move Matters THERE IS A LOT TO LOVE LIVING IN MISSOURI. If you take just a little time to research the history and geography or our state you will find it is a very unique and special place. We have incredible diversity of terrain, people, culture, and climate. I love driving around the state and experiencing the abundance of different activities, food, drink, and people along the way. I take particular pride in our state nickname, the “Show Me State.” We have a pioneering history of perseverance, hard work, and getting the job done.

Around here talk is cheap, we want proof. Because success is measured in outcomes, which brings me to the point I really wanted to address: measuring outcomes.

IN PAST ARTICLES I TALKED ABOUT creating the “best” retirement plan, one that creates successful outcomes for employee participants. Part of creating the best plan is tracking and measuring how successful your plan is at getting participants financially prepared for retirement. In other words, as a plan sponsor you should be able to demonstrate, or “Show Me,” the effectiveness of your plan. More importantly, as a plan sponsor you should be able to “Show” your participants if they are on track for retirement security. Unless you measure something it is very difficult, if not impossible, to improve it in a significant way. Karl Pearson, the founder of mathematical statistics, said, “That which is measured improves. That which is measured and reported improves exponentially.” In your retirement plan, measurement and reporting is critical to creating successful outcomes. Plan design, investment alternatives, plan administration, and participant education and communication are all areas that should be frequently reviewed and measured for how effective they are at achieving retirement security for participants.

NOW MORE THAN EVER plan sponsors should embrace and champion the “Show Me” mantra. Technology has made measuring and reporting plan and participant level information much easier. As a plan sponsor you should look to your service providers to provide you information on overall plan health, which not only looks at participation and deferral rates, but more importantly identifies how many participants

Brandon Nicklas

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are on track to meet their retirement income needs. By measuring and understanding plan health you can identify and implement changes at the plan level to help improve participant outcomes. Your service providers should also be able to assist you in providing participants with personalized retirement income projections on a consistent basis.

“Showing” participants where they are and whether they are on track to meet their retirement income needs helps them make more educated decisions about their retirement savings and in many cases leads to increased deferral rates and more financially secure participants.

WHILE AT A NAVAL BANQUET IN 1899, Congressman Willard Vandiver famously declared that “I come from a state that raises corn and cotton, cockleburs and Democrats, and frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me.

I’m from Missouri, and you have got to show me.” It’s time to stop talking about successful retirement plans and to start proving it. I encourage you as a plan sponsor in 2016 to challenge your service providers to “Show Me” how successful your plan is at preparing your participants for retirement.

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M A R C H / A P R I L 2016 Jefferson City's must-do events “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” WHAT: Helias Catholic High School presents a production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” the classic musical adventure of a family and their magic car.

Helias put on the first-ever Jefferson City production of the play in 2014, and they’re back for more this spring.

WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 11-13 WHERE: Miller Performing Arts Center

Vitae Foundation Dinner and Breakfast Featuring Lou Holtz WHAT: Legendary Notre Dame football coach and ESPN analyst Lou Holtz will be the keynote speaker for the Vitae Foundation, the pro-life strategic media group based in Jefferson City.

The organization will host a dinner and breakfast event at the Capitol Plaza Hotel.

WHEN: 7 p.m., April 18, 7:30 a.m., April 19 WHERE: 415 W. McCarty St.

Cancer Survivor Breakfast HALO ArtReach Auction WHAT: Come out and enjoy a few cocktails, some fine art and help support Jefferson City’s orphaned, homeless and at-risk youth in the process. The HALO Foundation supports children through art auctions, and 2016 marks HALO Jefferson City’s 8th annual ArtReach event.

WHEN: 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., March 4 WHERE: Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr.

WHAT: Relay for Life of Cole County will host this breakfast for cancer survivors and their families before the Relay for Life event in June. Breakfast will be free of charge for survivors and one caretaker. RSVPs can be made with Ashley Hale at the American Cancer Society at ashley.hale@cancer.org.

WHEN: 8:30 - 10 a.m., April 2 WHERE: Wardsville Lions Club, 3505 E. Route M Visit Jefferson City Magazine’s online calendar at jeffersoncitymag.com.

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Missouri State Penitentiary tours resume, 115 Layfayette, Groups of 15 or more are encouraged to book a private tour, for ticket prices and times visit www.MissouriPenTours. com or call 866- 998-6998

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Museum After Hours: Mining in Missouri, until 9 p.m., State Capitol, 201 W. Capitol, call 573-751-2854

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Merdith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” Stained Glass Theatre, 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, $7 opening night, $9 for other performances, 830 E. High St., reservation line 573-634-5313 or online at www.sgtmidmo.org/reservations

Spaghetti and Jazz, performances by the middle school jazz band, JCHS Jazz I and II bands and the MSU Jazz Band, 6 p.m., $8 per ticket, First United Methodist Church, 201 Monroe St., contact Beckie Gierer at 573-797-0563

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March 4

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2 - 3 p.m., downtown Jefferson City, free, call Allen Tatman at (573) 761-5900

8th annual HALO ArtReach Auction, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m., Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr., vendors contact by phone at 573-230-7721 or by email at halojc@ haloworldwide.org

March 4 – 6

54th Annual Ice Show “Off the Pages,” 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, $7 for adults, $5 for youth, children under two are free, Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas St., call 573-634-6580

March 8

“The Other Side of Cannabis,” Missouri River Regional Library, 241 Adams St., 7 p.m., free, call CDFY 573-636-2411

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” Helias Catholic High School, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, adults $15 and students $10, call 573-635-6139 for tickets

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Annual St. Patrick’s Day RV Sale, U.S. Rents-IT, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1513 Industrial Dr., call 573-635-6171

March 19

STIHL Equipment Demo Day, U.S. RentsIt, all day, 1513 Industrial Dr., call 573-635-6171 Capital Mall Trade Days, vendor set-up 8 a.m., open to public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr., free for shoppers, vendor space $40 without power or

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March 21

Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Banquet featuring Kansas City Chiefs broadcaster Mitch Holthus, social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., tickets $125, 701 S. Country Club Dr., contact 573-893-1405 or dmoore@ mofb.com

March 24

Downtown Dinner Dash, 6, 7 and 8 p.m., after party at 9 p.m., downtown Jefferson City, tickets $45 each, purchase tickets at www.downtownjeffersoncity.com or call 573 291-3524

March 26

Jefferson City Jaycees 29th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, children 2-3 begin at 11 a.m., ages 4-5 immediately after, ages 6-7 immediately after 4-5 group, free, Memorial Park, 111 Memorial Park Dr.

March 27 – 28

ASA Fastpitch Softball Avery Propst Benefit Warm Up Girls Fastpitch Tournament, times vary, free, Binder Sports Complex, 5840 Rainbow Dr., visit gfp.tournamentasa.com for details

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April 9 Cruise-In on Capitol, 5 p.m., downtown Jefferson City, free, contact Downtown Jefferson City Association at (573) 291-3524

April 21 Celebrate Life Luminary Walk and Memorial Service, 6 p.m., SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, 2505 Mission Dr., 573-681-3000.

Capital Mall Trade Days, vendor set-up 8 a.m., open to public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr., free for shoppers, vendor space $40 without power or $50 with power, visit www.capitalmall.com or call 573-893-5437

April 23 Spring Ice Recital 2016, 6 p.m., free, $1 donation requested, Washington Park Ice Arena, 711 Kansas St., call 573-634-6580

April 16 Missouri Race Series in Jefferson City, 8 - 11 a.m., 5K, 10K and 10-mile races start at 115 Lafayette St., visit missouriraceseries.com for details or to register April 17 Baby Bonanza, 1 – 4 p.m., SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, 2505 Mission Dr., free, preregister for expedient check-in, visit www.babybonanza.org or call 573-776-3955.

April 18 – 19 Vitae Foundation dinner featuring Lou Holtz, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 7 p.m., 415 W. McCarty St.; breakfast featuring Lou Holtz, Capitol Plaza Hotel, 7:30 a.m., 415 W. McCarty St., contact Martha Schieber, 573-634-4316

April 26 JCMO Symphony Orchestra features the winner of the Missouri Student Piano Auditions, 7 - 10 p.m., $15 for adults, $5 for students, Lincoln University Mitchell Auditorium, 710 E. Dunklin St., buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/jcmo-symphonyorchestra-the-childrens-concert-tickets12732514293?aff=eorg April 30 Jefferson City Cruisin’ at the Capital Mall, 4 8 p.m., Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr., free, call Norb Bax at 573-680-7155 CFF Great Strides, cystic fibrosis benefit walk, check-in at 9 a.m., walk at 10 a.m., free to participate and open to public, Bethel Park, 4500 Bethel St., Columbia, call Lindsey LaFore at 314-733-1241 Visit Jefferson City Magazine’s online calendar at jeffersoncitymag.com.

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Living room built-ins took lots of collaboration between homeowner, builder and cabinetmaker to mesh well with the space. Open and airy with several places for entertaining and relaxing, the main floor makes for a hospitable entrance.

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Meeting of the Minds Vision is matched with expertise from Regina and Ray Green who bring sound design and exceptional features to this custom-built home.

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he partnership just felt right when these homeowners decided to enlist a husband and wife team to build and design their craftsman-style home. With attention to detail as one of their strengths, they spent years thinking over all of the nuances and possibilities of building a home of their own.

Today, their home on Tanner Bridge Road sits atop two acres and is close enough to town for convenience yet far enough away to hear cows mooing, chickens clucking and the neighing of a horse that lives next door. Ideal collaboration between homeowners, builder and interior designer made the project all the sweeter and one that more than met expectations.

Referred by a colleague, Regina Green, interior designer with Scruggs Lumber, and Ray Green, builder, with Ray Green Construction, agree that the finished product was the result of a trusting relationship and a high level of respect among all parties.

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According to the homeowners: “We liked the fact that Ray and Regina are married because they were constantly talking over the project. Even during construction, Regina knew every stage, and when necessary she could communicate through Ray what needed to happen next (like picking out tile).

Although we had ideas of what we wanted and how it should look, sometimes it wasn’t the way it needed to look. Regina steered us in the right direction without stepping on our toes. She had a great vision, and we relied on her a lot.”

Construction of the home, which is quite often not a painless process, went smoothly. “Ray has been doing this for a while and it was never a matter of ‘this is the way we do it,’” the owner says.

“Rather, we would say this is what we want and he would respond, ‘Sure, we can do that,’ and it would be done. We spent many lunch hours there and would go over immediately after work to review plans or iron out more details.

“Because of Ray’s experience, he had the knowledge to accomplish what we wanted but was also able to save money.

For instance, the transoms above the windows, rather than buying them as part of the window, were bought separately. It was a less expensive solution and it looks perfect,” he says.

With all the comforts and conveniences of a new build, many of the home’s custom features, such as coffered ceilings, taller baseboards and doorframes and a wood-burning stove, give the house a quaintness not often found in homes of the current century.

“The fireplace is unique as it has a porcelain wood-burning stove within it,” Ray says. It’s more than what meets the eye because the way we have it set up, it can distribute heat throughout the entire house.”

Supplied photos and a lot of careful listening helped Ray throughout the project “They were specific about things they wanted and somethings had to be highly customized to make it work for code and functionality,” Ray says. “In the end, everything they brought to me in the photographs is exactly what they have in the finished product. I think that’s what they like best because they ended up with 30 | March/April 2016

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“There are so many distinctive touches. I especially like the subtle yellow color of the kitchen cabinets. We used a light pickle-colored paint for the island, which aren’t your standard neutrals, but nothing screams at you. It’s classic, clean and open. It’s got a great cottage feel.” – Regina Green, Scruggs Lumber Carpet One

Honed granted countertops, pale yellow cabinets and a picklepainted island topped off with a polished granite countertop give the kitchen lots of unique touches.

A welcoming front porch, made from flagstone, has ample room for entertaining and late-evening relaxing.

Filled with ample shelving to house collections that go back several generations, the study is one of the homeowner’s favorites.

Hickory hand-scraped flooring, coffered ceilings and a stunning view of the lake make for a relaxing master bedroom.

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HOME TOUR exactly what they wanted. The house has great curb appeal and a lot of things that you just don’t see in this area.”

Regina’s favorite features include the home’s unique color scheme, natural stone used inside and out, a flagstone porch, deck floors, granite countertops and travertine custom shower.

“There are so many distinctive touches,” she says. “I especially like the subtle yellow color of the kitchen cabinets. We used a light pickle-colored paint for the island, which aren’t your standard neutrals, but nothing screams at you. It’s classic, clean and open.

It’s got a great feel.” JC

The mud area is a catch all for coats, dog leashes and caps when returning from outdoors. Convenient builtin drawers and cabinets house dog food and treats.

A double shower made from travertine and slate gives the master bath a spa-like feel. Bath salts and other items sit atop a wooden shelf made by the homeowner.

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FLAT BRANCH CREDIT CLEANSE

SPRING CLEANING YOUR CREDIT

By Aimee Wieberg Want to buy a home? Here are some tips to make sure your credit is on the same page: Take a Look at Your Credit Report Did you know you are entitled to one free copy of your credit report each year?

Review all the information to make sure it is accurate. Take the time to learn about your scores and research ways to improve them.

Build Credit No Credit? Start by getting a small credit card. Make timely payments, and keep your balance low.

Take Advantage of Auto Pay Never miss another due date. Signing up for automatic payments makes life and finances so much easier. Auto pay also ensures you won’t get hit with those pesky late fees.

Track Your Spending Where is your money going? Take the time to write out a budget and stick with it. Track what you spend each day, and you might be amazed about what you spend and where you can cut. Sign up for automatic deposits into savings, and cut back on those extras.

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BACKSPLASH SPRUCE UP

By Casey Marsh If the warm air and newness of spring has you longing to freshen the view inside your home, here’s a simple way to make your kitchen feel new again – add a tile backsplash or update your existing one.

There are lots of beautiful tiles to choose from including glass, stone and ceramics. And, they come in a wide variety of colors. From natural finishes to compliment a conservative palette, to bright or bold colors for those who want to add a little pop, there are selections to suit every taste.

Pattern placements make all of the difference too. Popular subway tiles are typically about three inches by six inches and are often laid in brick-like patterns. Or, consider a more intricate pattern such as herringbone.

Casey has been with Mid-City Lumber for seven years and loves her work as an interior designer. It is what she wanted to be ever since she was a little girl and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Casey attended college in St. Louis and then returned to her home in Jefferson City. She loves the opportunity to be creative and to help others design something uniquely their own. Casey is pleased to say that many of her customers become life-long friends.

Whatever you choose, make sure your backsplash fits with your style and existing décor. Most of all, it should make you happy. A good supplier will take time to discuss the many available options.

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SIGNATURE HOMES HOME SCOUTING IT'S ALL ABOUT WHERE

By Scott Schaeperkoetter Choosing the right location to build your home is an important part of the building process. Often times, finding that perfect place to build your dream home and settle down can be time consuming and stressful. Follow these suggestions to help you find that perfect piece of property for you and your family.

1. Acreage vs. Subdivision Are you the type of person who likes a little elbow room, or do you like to be in the middle of the action and close to town?

2. School District Where do you want your kids to go to school? Do you want them to attend a small school, or will they fit in better at a larger school?

3. Proximity to Work Do you like spending a lot of time driving to and from work, or would you rather have the shortest commute possible?

4. Neighborhood If you prefer a subdivision setting, make sure the profile of the neighbors fit with your family. Would you rather live close to other families with kids, or do you prefer to be surrounded by older families?

Pay attention to the restrictions of the subdivisions. Do they allow you to do and build to your preferences?

5. Resale Value If you plan on living in this new home for a short period of time, consider the area’s resale value.

Scott Schaeperkoetter is the owner of Signature Homes, a design-build construction company focusing primarily on creating beautiful, functional and individualized custom homes. Schaeperkoetter’s team is proud to have been named the No. 1 construction company by City Magazine for the past three years and a past winner of News Tribune's Top Contractor award. The company was also recently included in thinkstock.com Professional Builder magazine’s Top 40 Under 40.

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6. Fit Do you feel that your family will be happy in this place? Is it a place where you will feel comfortable and content in for as long as you plan to be in your home?

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Beth McGeorge has sold real estate for RE/MAX Jefferson City for more than 10 years. Her success is attributed to her honesty, competitive drive and passion for the industry. The Beth McGeorge Team prides itself on exceeding clients’ needs and expectations throughout the process of buying or selling a home. Moving can be a stressful process. It’s great when you work with a Realtor who can guide you through the closing process and make it quicker and less stressful.

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Time is Money Just as buyers are entering the market, so are other sellers. Be cautious of overpricing your home, which could ultimately cost you money. Top dollar is usually achieved when your listing receives an early offer. In other words, the need for price reductions plus too much time on the market results in low offers.

Time to Shine Make sure that your “hot new listing” looks like one. Never put your home on the market until it is in the best condition possible because less than that will cost you money in the long run. You won’t want to apologize or delay a sale for needed repairs or cosmetic updates when dealing with eager buyers. Always, always get your house in tip-top shape before listing.

The Beth McGeorge team has a long list of references for most home projects. The resources are tried and true with recommendations from past clients. Feel free to contact us for resources.

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MIDWEST BLOCK INSIDE OUT

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By Michelle Jansen

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These before and after pictures show quite a dramatic transformation and testify to the benefits of professional landscaping. This beautiful outdoor living space is also a functional place where the whole family can enjoy together at home. Nothing better!

Come visit our knowledgeable sales staff at Midwest Block & Brick to learn what you can do to improve your outdoor space.

Michelle Jansen has nearly 20 years of experience in landscaping, design and construction.

As a product consultant with Midwest Block & Brick, she assists homeowners, builders and landscapers with product selection and design application to best fit any project. Her primary goals are to help the project owner realize priorities, then develop a plan that gives results in the most visually and environmentally effective way possible.

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Trends, arrangement, artful details and logical design all factor into the most ideal use of space.

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t’s all about planning when creating an ideal outdoor living area that meshes latest trends with smart design. Both of these featured projects prove that enjoying your patio can be a year-round endeavor. Here are a few tips to consider.

Create privacy with strategically placed landscaping and retaining walls. Take best advantage of vistas such as rolling hills, ponds and wooded areas, to help highlight the best attributes of your location. Consider logistical aspects such as placing the fireplace undercover, so it can remain usable year round. Or, position a barbeque pit just far enough away from the house so that it is safe yet still accessible for use during colder months.

Mixing paver patterns on retaining walls, walkways and patios are popular trends.

For instance, tumbled Canterbury Hill Paver mixed with the rugged look of a natural flagstone paver called Castillo, fuses together design elements of rock and Roman-style materials. These two opposing patterns offer clean lines with a rustic appeal.

Yes, opposites do attract and can have a balancing effect. There is nothing like the relaxation you experience while sitting in front of a massive block fireplace. The warmth is permeating. Small fires offer romantic lighting during the summer months and crank it up for function when the cold rolls around. Consider adding waterfalls on each side, and the effect is bliss.

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Appropriate Suiters Dress it up with greenery and flowers.

By Staci Hentges Secluded by trees with an open field on the horizon, the layout and placement of the space allows only the best part of the lot to be seen.

When paired with the right ornamental plants, stonework has an even greater appeal. Here are some suggestions that work well for framing a walkway or dressing up a retaining wall. Whatever your pleasure, these all look great with stone.

• ornamental grasses • daisy-type flowers (Coneflower, Shasta, Black-Eyed Susan) • small pine shrubs (Blue Shag, Mugho) • low-growing junipers (Grey Owl, Gold Lace) • native perennials (Amsonia, Aster, Baptisia)

Using a trendy tumbled Canterbury Hill Paver product and a tumbled Simplicity block gives an old-world look to these manmade materials. Placement of the tub is far enough away from the house yet close enough for darting inside after a soak when the weather turns cold.

D.J. Dory is vice president of Stockman’s located at 3918 Stockman Ln. All featured design and installation is by Stockman Landscaping where 90 percent of materials used are from Missouri.

Staci Hentges is a landscape designer with Longfellow’s Garden Center located at 2007 Lookout Trl., Centertown.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Picking Up the Pace A positive outcome with spinal surgery gives Donna Deetz a restored lease on life.

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Donna Deetz, age 62, is a woman on the move. In fact she and her husband, Michel, own five businesses so having a moment to slow down is not a reality in her day-to-day world. Ironically, it was while helping her father who had recently broken his neck, when her own pain began.

“It happened very suddenly,” Deetz says.

“I lifted something heavy and instantly felt a shooting pain in my neck. In order to get relief I laid down, took a big stretch and next I heard a lot of pops. It just seemed to get worse from there.”

Deetz, who goes for chiropractic treatments to relieve occasional vertigo, went there first for care. “I was having a lot of pain in my neck, shoulder and all the way down my arm,” Deetz says. “After two weeks of adjustments, I wasn’t feeling any relief, and the pain was not better.”

During her father’s primary care visit with Dr. Jeff Piontek, Deetz happened to mention some of the symptoms she was experiencing.

“The next thing I knew, Dr. Piontek ordered X-rays, and after looking at the results, he referred me on to Dr. Jeff Lehmen, a spine surgeon with St. Mary’s.”

An MRI later, Lehmen showed Deetz where she had some pretty severe herniated discs and explained that surgery sooner rather than later would give the best outcome.

Donna Deetz is back on the job running her trolley company after a sucessful spine surgery.

Often, people put off coming to see me, but really it’s better to come early on after experiencing symptoms like Donna’s,”

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Today’s minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized spine surgery. It seems the word is only beginning to get out about the quality care people can get here in Jefferson City.“ — Dr. Jeff Lehmen

pressure on a nerve, and the sooner I can relieve the pressure, the less the likelihood of permanent damage.”

Within a month, Lehmen admitted Deetz for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery to repair the offending discs. Deetz’s initial recovery began with success as she was released to go home the same day as her surgery.

“Other than sickness from the anesthesia, which I always have, I left that day pain free,” Deetz says. “No more shooting pains in my neck, shoulder and arm since surgery. I’m still just three weeks out and there’s a slight numbness in two of my fingers, which may or may not go away because of nerve damage. I could not be more pleased because I was up working pretty full speed the day after surgery, and I haven’t slowed down since.” thinkstock.com

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“My son is really picky, so I knew I was getting a good doctor when he approved,” Deetz says. “I like Dr. Lehmen’s matter-of-fact style. He answered my questions and was always direct. Since the incision is on the front of the neck, I was concerned about how it would affect my vocal cords, would there be scaring, could I move around as well. None of those concerns became a problem. I laughed because several days after surgery I felt some soreness, and Dr. Lehmen said, ‘You have a short, fat neck and we had to stretch it during the procedure.’ I am built like a football player.”

Lehmen attests to more recent improvements within his field. “Techniques are better today with smaller incisions and less collateral muscle damage. Often patients are able to go home the same day or the next.

“There was a time when spine patients could be laid up for a week and then need to go into a nursing home for several months of rehab.

Honestly, not that long ago, back surgery could be worse than the original problem. Today’s minimally invasive techniques have revolutionized spine surgery. It seems the word is only beginning to get out about the quality care people can get here in Jefferson City.“ Lehmen admits most of the degenerative problems he treats are unavoidable. “With Donna, it wasn’t anything she did to have this disc herniation happen, it just came about,” he says. “There is no good way to stop a herniation from happening. With the lumbar and cervical spine, the discs are a lot like a jelly donut or a tire and eventually they will crack and that soft material in the middle can extrude out. That’s a disc herniation.

“As we age, things dry up and crack and there is not much we can do to stop it. That’s the whole degenerative cascade of the spine. Arthritis, slippage of the vertebra and pressure on the spinal canal are all part of this process.”

While aging of the spine is eventually inevitable, Lehmen recommends a few preventative measures that may help to slow the process: • Don’t smoke. Nicotine is a huge risk factor for spine health because it acts as a vasoconstrictor and will exclude the blood supply. Even chewing nicotine gum is just as bad as smoking as far as your spine goes.

Most people don’t realize it.

• Maintain a healthy weight and keep your core muscles good and strong. Being overweight puts added pressure on your spine and strong stomach and back muscles do a better job of keeping your spine in proper alignment.

• Keep your hamstrings limber. Tight hamstrings tilt your spine forward, and as a result, can put more pressure on the discs. Flexibility stretches can be good prevention. JC 48 | March/April 2016

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TOWN TALK

A WORD FROM THE MAYOR

Carrie Tergin

Where are some of your favorite places in Missouri to visit?

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When others from our great state are asked that same question, is Jefferson City at the top of their list? My hope is to secure a top spot for Jefferson City and emphasize all it has to offer.

Its central location lends itself as a natural place for visitors from all over the state and country.

So, what is it that draws people to #JCMO? We are the only city in the country with a Capitol, a river and a retired prison. The prison drew 25,000 visitors in 2015 alone — now that’s impressive! We have powerful potential if we combine our resources and partner with the state and county to maximize our Capitol, river and prison connections, assets that no other city has to offer.

If forced to choose, my favorite place to visit is Kansas City and not just because it’s the headquarters of Hallmark. I do, however, highly recommend a visit to Crown Center, the Crayola Store and Kaleidoscope. But this city is also a favorite because of family who live there and wonderful memories of boarding the train with my grandparents at the old station by the river in Jefferson City for a visit. How I loved the train ride into Union Station!

And how about those Royals?

The city I visit most frequently and fondly is Springfield. I am a proud Bear and serve on the Missouri State University Board of Governors, which gives me the opportunity to visit often.

Bear fans can catch a football game at the newly renovated Plaster Stadium or take in a concert or event at the JQH Arena. The Keith Urban

concert is still one of my favorites — what a show!

Or while there, enjoy a Springfield Cardinals game. The stadium is amazing and makes me wish we had a similar venue in Jefferson City.

Here’s an opportunity to dream big.

Springfield is still home to my college hangout, DiGiacintos, where I am able to order the best chicken salad sandwich ever.

Although they have expanded and the back booth where we solved the world’s problems is

Imagine if our retired prison could be revamped into such a hotel affording some of the most stunning views of the Missouri River right from your hotel window…another big dream.

If you choose to stay closer to home, I recommend you get out and enjoy the Katy Trail.

Did you know that City Parks and Recreation completed a pavilion at the Katy Trailhead last fall? The Katy is a connector, a crossroads where walkers and bikers meet the bluffs and the river and where visitors follow the path straight to Jefferson City with a spectacular view from the pedestrian/bike bridge across from the stunning Missouri River right into downtown for unique shopping and dining.

And of course, our beautiful state Capitol serves as a backdrop for much of the ride.

Make new friends on the trail, breathe fresh air and take in all that it has to offer.

Consider the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles Challenge. It’s too fun to call it fitness, and it’s beyond what you’ll find at a gym. Your feet crunching the trail and the spectacular views will allow your entire body and mind

no longer there, the food is still amazing. I also enjoy taking in the uniqueness of Springfield’s downtown, which has come to life in my years since graduation. While recently staying at the newly renovated Hotel Vandivort, complete with brick features, tall ceilings and great stories, I felt like a cool, hip loft resident.

to be inspired by every Missouri mile. So grab your family, kids, friends and the dog, and come to the Katy. Connect yourself to nature and to Jefferson City. We live in the greatest state on earth. Take time to enjoy it. #DreamBig #CarrieOn #ProudBear #BearUP! #staycation #ILoveMissouri #ILoveJCMO! JC

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NEW BUSINESSES

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A closer look at new and emerging businesses TNC Trading Post TNC’s Trading Post is a new, local source for biker and Western leather apparel. Owners Thom Nichols and Cindy Andrews are fulfilling a long-term dream of opening such a store. While out riding one day, Thom realized that Jefferson City needed a leather store, so their journey began. A wide selection of leather jackets, vests, chaps, gloves, belts, hats, wallets and purses are available.

Other items include travel bags, totes, jewelry and T-shirts, and they soon plan to carry dog coats, collars and leashes as well. Can’t find what you want? Thom and Cindy encourage you to ask, and they will do their best to provide it. Store hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

Contact: Thom Nichols and Cindy Andrews, 120 E. High St. 573632-0063., Tnctradingpost@yahoo.com

U.S. Rents-It After longstanding general manager, Jim Rau, recently retired, Steve and Janice Houser purchased their family’s business.

Originally opened in 1939 by Hugo (HP) Gentges, Janice’s uncle, the store has been a mainstay rental supplier with stores in Jefferson City and Columbia. The Houser’s are fortunate to maintain many seasoned employees who love serving customers. As owners, Steve brings an extensive background in sales and community work while Janice has a hospitality and management degree and was trained by the Ritz Carlton Management Company. The business offers equipment and furnishings in several different categories, including commercial rental equipment, homeowner rental equipment, trucks and trailers, party and wedding (sales and rental) and RV offerings in sales, rental, merchandise and service. U.S. Rents-It has a longstanding moto: “Can Do Country.”

Contact: Steve Houser, 1513 Industrial Dr., Jefferson City, 573-635-6171 and 1600 Old Hwy. 63, Columbia, 573-449-0066

Capital Investment Realty Capital Investment Realty, LLC is owned and operated by Nick and Lindsey Pantaleo. The firm is an innovative full-service real estate company that focuses on property management and assisting investors. The Pantaleo’s have personally been investing in real estate for more than a decade and understand the value of property management. Lindsey’s family owns and operates two

locations in southern Missouri, which manage more than 2,000 commercial and residential units. Capital Investment Realty, LLC offers 24-hour maintenance, online listings and tenant applications, 3D virtual tours, professional photography and monthly financial reports to owners.

Contact: Nick Pantaleo, 423 E. High St., 573-263-0597

ValetLuxe Make your next event extra special by arriving in a luxurious chauffeur-driven Mercedes Sprinter Van. ValetLuxe is midMissouri’s exclusive luxury van rental service. The van transports up to 12 guests in style with luxury seating, big screen satellite televisions, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Whether your needs are for a night on the town, corporate events, group tours, sporting events, weddings or birthday parties, ValetLuxe will make your experience an unforgettable memory.

Contact: Kelly Jackson, Info@ValetLuxe.com, 573-837-5893

Horse and the Hare Rebecca Rademan and Jamie Wade have teamed together to open this unique pop-up thrift shop. The boutique, open two Saturdays each month, specializes in one-of-a-kind antique and vintage items. Every showing will have a different influx of handselected furniture, décor, artwork, jewelry, books, oriental rugs, accents and more. Find unique and interesting pieces to adorn your home, or find just the right style for repurposing into the popular shabby chic look. You can also bring in items of your own to be considered for resale. Stop by the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact: Rebecca Rademan, 907 Missouri Blvd., 573-230-5858

Coleman Chiropractic In pain? Why suffer? Coleman Family Chiropractic brings quality patient care to Jefferson City. Thrilled to be back in mid-Missouri, Dr. Coleman and wife, Sofie, are committed to providing a truly unique patient experience. Dr. Coleman offers a wide range of treatments specific to each case for patients of all ages. They are an exclusive provider of K-LASER therapy and specialize in treating migraines, headaches, sciatica, fibromyalgia, arthritis, carpal tunnel, sprains/strains, neck and back pain, sports injuries and other chronic pain. Most insurances are accepted.

Contact: Sofie Coleman, 1515 E. High St., 573-635-0327.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

Business Briefs Promoted, hired, recognized AMY POTTS has been named Middle School Art Educator of the Year by the Missouri Art Education Association. Potts, a Tennessee native, started teaching art at Cole R-1 School District in Russellville, Missouri, 11 years ago. Her classes include kindergarten through 8th grade, and she covers mediums including painting, drawing, clay, origami and printmaking to sculpture.

BOB MAZUR, vice president of human resources with Capital Region Medical Center, announces his retirement after nearly 10 years. Throughout his tenure he has embraced the mission and vision of the organization with enthusiasm. His leadership guided numerous committees and helped drive initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement and satisfaction.

DAVID MINTON, Central Bank’s Chief Operating Officer has been promoted to president of Central Bank. The bank’s board of directors named Minton as successor to Ken Littlefield. Minton is the ninth President in Central Bank’s history, which dates back to 1902. Minton came to Central Bank from the St. Louis area where he was in banking for many years, most recently as president and chief executive officer of Heartland Bank. Minton is a native of Indiana who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from DePauw University, and a Master of Business Administration from Washington University.

TINA BAADE, D. C., has recently joined Advanced Spinal Rejuvenation. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology and nutrition and from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2015 with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

HAL DULLE has been appointed as a new board member by the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. He will serve a threeyear term as the primary liaison between the city and thousands of visitors who frequent the community each year. Dulle, a lifelong resident of Jefferson City, retired from his seven-year tenure at the Missouri Veterans Commission in 2008 where he served his last two years as executive director. He is known in the community for his morning show, “Open Air Saturday,” on KWOS News Radio.

KELSEY HUSSEY, Capital Region Medical Center announces the addition of as clinic executive director. Hussey will assist in the oversight of operational and strategic needs of the expanding network. Her previous roles include positions in management,

education and nursing. She most recently served as director of clinic and department operations for the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health at University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. In this role she was responsible for financial management, strategic planning and daily operations.

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KEN LITTLEFIELD, president, is the 2015 recipient of Central Bank’s highest commendation, the Chairman’s Award. This award, inspired by Central Bank Chairman Sam B. Cook, is bestowed annually on an individual who embodies all that is best about Central Bank.

This award winner leads by example, strives to innovate and is a tireless contributor to the growth and success of Central Bank.

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SARAH MORROW, JD, SPHR, has joined Capital Region Medical Center as vice president of human resources. After beginning her career as a staff attorney for the Missouri Senate, Morrow transitioned roles into human resources. Morrow received her Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University and her Juris Doctor from Drake University. She is a member of the Missouri Bar Association and the Society of Human Resource Management.

Morrow has received her Senior Professional in Human Resource Certification and is a 2006 Missouri Quality Award Examiner.

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KERRI JENKINS, RN, BSN, MBA, has been hired as executive vice president/chief operating officer with SSM Health. In this position, she will ensure quality, efficiency and cost-effective operations for the hospital. Jenkins has more than 20 years of experience serving as chief nursing officer/chief operating officer at Moberly Regional Medical Center, vice president of care management at Heartland Health in St. Joseph, Mo., chief nursing officer at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas, and most recently, chief nursing officer/chief operating officer at Abrazo West in Goodyear, Arizona.

DRS. W. BLAKE RODGERS AND JEFF LEHMEN, surgeons at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, have been named editor-in-chief of The Journal of Spine and Neurosurgery and a member of the SciRes Literature editorial board, respectively.

Rodgers has been on the editorial board for The Journal of Spine and Neurosurgery since 2011 and executive editor since 2013.

Lehmen was named to the SciRes Literature editorial board in 2015 and has served as co-executive editor of The Journal and Spine and Neurosurgery since 2013. JC

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GIVERS GIVE

St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary recently presented generous donations to the hospital. A $13,300 donation provides swaddle blankets to newborns as well as breastfeeding kits to all nursing mothers.

An additional $1,000 was awarded to be used at the nurses’ discretion for education or other unit needs. A $5,000 donation was given in support of the foundation’s Medication Assistance Fund, which provides short-term assistance to patients who cannot afford the prescription medication they need. For more information on the St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, contact Beverly_Stafford@ ssmhc.com or 573-681-3743.

LOTS OF LIFE

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital announces the 1,000th baby born in 2015. This is the first time St. Mary’s has delivered 1,000 babies in a one-year period since 2003. Greeted by parents, Nikki and Cole, Daughter Keegan Hough was 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long. Brandi Nichols, MD, Women’s Clinic of JCMG, delivered the baby girl at 5:49 a.m. on Sunday, December 27.

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SCHOLARS & DONORS

The Helias Foundation Board of Directors has adopted a scholars program, so individuals and organizations can provide support to qualified students as they pursue a Catholic education. This program will further the foundation’s primary mission to solicit endowed funds and promote the long-term financial stability of Helias Catholic High School. Individual donors who make a donation of $500 or more will be acknowledged at the annual scholar’s program event. For donations or questions, visit heliasfoundation.org or call 573-635-3808.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE SCHOLARS Ten students from Columbia College-Jefferson City were recently awarded scholarships. Clarice Stuckey, Joanne Lewis, Tamah Harrison, Tatyana Salaz, Kymberly Guerrero, Teresa Brown, Aimee-Elyse Packard and Saber Ellebracht were given scholarships valued at $800 each. Shyra Schulte was awarded the Bocklage Scholarship, an annual award valued at $1,000 and funded by Joe Bocklage, alumnus of the Jefferson City campus and family. Robert Johnson received the first Jungmeyer Award, a $1,000 scholarship funded by the family of adjunct faculty member Paul Jungmeyer.

SHARPEN UP

U. S. Rents-It wants to help you get ready for spring. Bring in lawn mowers, chainsaws, knives, hedge trimmers and more. They will sharpen your tools and hardware and make sure it is all in proper working condition. The shop is located at 1513 Industrial Dr. For questions call 573-635-6171.

DREAM BIG

Dreams to Reality has moved into a larger space just a few doors down from its previous location.

Previously located at 512 Jefferson St., the new store is located at 500 Jefferson St. Dreams to Reality provides professional clothing to low-income women. For more information call 573-681-9675.

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MOVING ON SSM Health St. Mary’s sold the original St. Mary’s Hospital, which was constructed in 1904 and located at 100 St. Mary’s Medical Plaza, to Farmer Holding Company. The 11.3-acre campus includes the original hospital, an office building and parking structures. The hospital relocated to its new facility at 2505 Mission Dr. in November 2014. According to Rob Kingsbury, Farmer Holding Company, everything possible will be done to renovate and make use of the existing structure. The iconic cross on top of the old hospital was removed on December 16 and donated to St. Peter Catholic Church.

SUPPORT FOR APD

Capital Region Medical Center offers an Auditory Processing Disorder Support Group for parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with APD. The support group meets every third Tuesday from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Tunnell/Wherritt Community Conference Center. Each meeting highlights a new topic and featured speaker. Open discussion for parents and caregivers takes place after the talk. The group is free and open to the public. For questions call 573-632-5267.

LIGHTS ON Broken or outdated lamps can be given a new life at Southbank Gift Company where they now offer lamp repair. Upcycle your old lamps with rewiring and updated cords and plugs. Repair prices vary and include the price of cost and labor. For more information call 573-659-4438.

SHOW US YOUR RACK WINNERS

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More than 5,000 votes were cast and three winners were chosen for the Show Us Your Rack contest sponsored

by City Magazine and Huntline TV. Those selected are Kevin Jaegers, first place; Ben Steinman, second place and Gabe Kleffner as the youth winner. Congrats to our winners for their impressive racks.

KIDS GETTING HEALTHIER Capital Region Medical Center was chosen by Missouri Foundation for Health as a Healthy Communities partner. The initiative first began working with the Eldon School District, and after three years of success, they are expanding to Jefferson City and Versailles to include East Elementary, South Elementary, Thorpe Gordon Elementary, Callaway Hills and Versailles elementary and middle schools. With more than 28 percent of Missouri kids ages 10 to 17 overweight or obese, this coalition strives to make it easier for kids to eat healthy and be active. To learn more about the initiative, visit www.mffh.org or contact Tiffany Rutledge at trutledge@crmc.org or 573-632-5591.

RETURN TO THE PAST Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau is moving offices early this summer from 100 E. High St. to the Colonel Darwin W. Marmaduke House at 700 E. Capitol Ave. Aside from longterm financial benefits, the new location will offer visitors an exclusive glimpse into a notable part of Jefferson City’s past. The Missouri State Penitentiary Museum, also housed there, will further enhance visitor appeal and will add value to Missouri State Penitentiary tours. For questions visitjeffersoncity.com or 573-632-2820. JC

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BUSINESS FEATURE Although it might not be a foremost notion for many, tourism is a big business in Missouri. Groups, such as the Missouri Division of Tourism and local convention and business bureaus, offer insights into why vacationing locally is good for a lot of reasons.

“The business of tourism is, in some ways, the business of selling fun,” says Dan Lennon, director of the Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT). “As a collective, the tourism industry takes that fun very seriously because we know how important travel and visitor spending are for economic development.

Tourism creates jobs for Missourians, and tourism spending generates revenue that benefits local economies.”

Lennon says the Missouri tourism industry is a major economic force powered by out-of-state visitors and Missourians who travel 50 miles or more to enjoy attractions, dine at restaurants, shop at retail outlets and stay at lodging establishments.

Tourism-related spending in Missouri topped $12 billion in fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015) when the state hosted more than 40 million travelers. That spending supported more than 297,000 Missouri jobs and generated more than $524 million in state revenue, Lennon says.

“Being a smaller community, tourism plays an important role in our city,” says Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Diane Gillespie. “We don’t have a major league team or a beach, but we are the state

capital and our central location is host to many state association and government events throughout the year.”

Gillespie says corporate and business travel accounts for about 10 percent of the tourism market in Jefferson City. However, that alone is not enough to sustain the city’s economy. That’s where attractions, such as the Capitol, the historic Missouri State Penitentiary, Runge Nature Center, Central Dairy and award-winning downtown, come into play, which helps bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city each year.

“These visitors are staying at hotels, purchasing gas at local stations, eating at our restaurants and frequenting our shops and businesses,” Gillespie adds. “They are also blogging, tweeting, posting and talking about their trips to Jefferson City, which creates even more interest and helping us grow as a desirable tourist destination.”

Amy Schneider, director of the Columbia CVB, says tourism provided about 11,000 jobs and brought more than $368 million into the Columbia and Boone County economies in fiscal year 2014.

Tourism is a top-five industry in Missouri’s third largest city, Springfield, which hosts about 3 million visitors annually. In 2015 the city saw more than $100 million in room sales at overnight lodging establishments, according to Laura Whisler, vice president of the Springfield CVB. “Visitors generate significant amounts of revenue for the city,” she adds.

CREATING AWARENESS The Missouri Division of Tourism works to promote Missouri as a top-of-mind travel destination through a comprehensive and diverse marketing program that employs television, online, social media, outdoor and print advertising.

Nearly 85 percent of MDT’s budget is spent on marketing activities, including a matching grant program that helps support the efforts of certified county-level tourism marketing organizations.

The Missouri Division of Tourism’s advertising is designed to drive traffic to its website, VisitMO.com, where visitors find helpful planning tools, such as trip ideas, articles and coupons to attractions, along with detailed listings for businesses and events.

“We do a lot of homework when putting together our marketing plans,” Lennon says. “We use a variety of research tools and rely on the expertise of our advertising agency of record, H&L Partners in St. Louis, to help us make decisions — where we market, who we market to and when we market.”

Overall, MDT’s paid media campaign reached 24 out-of-state markets in 2015. Public relations and cooperative marketing programs with more than 40 statewide, regional and national destination marketing organizations also provided avenues for

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DESTINATION MISSOURI “As a result of these initiatives and the efforts of our strategic partners, Missouri enjoyed a record number of visitors in FY15,” Lennon says.

Destination marketing organizations (DMOs in tourism lingo) in Missouri’s cities employ a variety of marketing techniques, including television ads and billboards along major highways, to connect with consumers.

In recent years, destinations across the country have seen a dramatic shift in how they reach potential visitors thanks to consumers’ increasing reliance on all forms of digital media and the marketing tools available in the digital space.

Schneider says options such as geo-fencing (delivering ads based on a smart phone user’s location) and targeted ads led the Columbia CVB to re-think its advertising strategies. Although Columbia still uses a mix of advertising methods — print, digital and outdoor — about 50 percent of the destination’s ad buys are for digital mediums. Just a few years ago, print received the lion’s share.

Jefferson City has also increased its reliance on digital marketing, Gillespie says, and notes that outdoor continues to be a strong performer, especially when it comes to promoting historic Missouri State Penitentiary tours.

“Word of mouth is still our biggest asset, and we have put a lot more [of our budget] toward event sponsorships as well,” Gillespie says. “Print still plays an important role in our marketing approach; however, we have been narrowing it down to publications including ‘Missouri’ sections or those that provide us with leads.”

Along with paid advertising, DMOs are often adept at finding different avenues for showcasing their destinations with Jefferson City as a prime example. The historic Missouri State Penitentiary has drawn national attention with appearances on TV shows such as SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters,” History Channel’s “American Pickers” and TLC Network’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” Almost 26,000 people toured the prison in 2015, which was up from about 22,600 in 2014 and 14,581 in 2013.

“I’m a firm believer in the impact of THE MESSAGE: IT’S ALL HERE For MDT, the Show-Me State’s variety is its chief selling point. After all, no other state boasts very excited about all of the new possibilities attractions such as the country’s tallest national and the reach they give to us through digital monument (the Gateway Arch), Harry S. efforts,” Schneider adds.

Truman’s Presidential Library and Museum (in Whisler says Springfield did very little paid Independence), the country’s best recreational digital advertising five to seven years ago. This lake (Lake of the Ozarks, as voted by USA Today 10Best Readers in 2015).

“Being a smaller community, tourism plays an Additionally, the state’s outdoor important role in our city. We don’t have a major trails are among the finest in the league team or a beach, but we are the state capital country, which is why Missouri and our central location is host to many state was named the Best Trails State by association and government events throughout the American Trails in 2013. year.” — Diane Gillespie, director of Jefferson City “We want people to enjoy and Convention and Visitors Bureau appreciate all the experiences Missouri offers,” Lennon says. “Our marketing campaigns shine a spotlight on the state’s variety year, she says, about 60 percent of the CVB’s by depicting everything from outdoor adventure paid media budget is in digital. and families enjoying theme parks to sightseeing “We used to be limited by only targeting along Route 66.” by demographics such as gender, age and Route 66 is one of the things for which location,” Whisler says. “Now, we can target Springfield is famous. It was at a meeting there ads to peoples’ likes, behaviors and preferences in 1926 that the famed highway was officially in addition to the traditional methods.” named. Route 66 continues to be a part of print ads and think they will always play an important part in marketing, but I am

Springfield’s charm. In fact, the CVB’s offices are on St. Louis Street, which once was part of the highway.

Along with celebrating Route 66 — a major draw for international visitors who yearn to experience Americana — the Springfield CVB touts things that make the city unique: the renowned Bass Pro Shop’s Outdoor World and small businesses, such as Askinosie Chocolate, which is situated on what locals dub “C-Street,” an area with several popular shops and businesses.

Jefferson City has several historic attractions and museums offering a glimpse into Missouri and the city’s past. The CVB’s tagline, “You’ll Feel the History,” pays homage to its past with an eye toward its modern amenities, including hotels, restaurants and retail shops.

In 2013, Rand McNally named Jefferson City “America’s Most Beautiful Small Town” in the Best of the Road Competition.

“This recognition has helped us increase our marketing efforts while showcasing the many beautiful historic landmarks our city has to offer,” Gillespie adds.

Schneider says Columbia highlights local, can’t-do-them-anywhere-else experiences the city offers. “Our tagline is, ‘What You Unexpect,’ and we feel it absolutely captures the response we receive from those who visit Columbia,” she adds. “We focus on everything from our parks and trails to our local restaurants, art, entertainment and shopping.”

As the summer 2016 travel season approaches, Missouri’s DMOs are gearing up for campaigns to entice visitors for summer travel – June through August traditionally are Missouri’s peak months for visitation.

The Missouri Division of Tourism is primed for the summer season and will unveil a new advertising campaign featuring real families, couples and friends enjoying a variety of activities in Missouri.

“We know Missouri’s variety continues to inspire and surprise visitors,” Lennon says.

“Since its launch in 2013, our brand has continued to connect with those qualities. As our brand invites people to ‘Enjoy the Show,’ we’re encouraging them to experience the variety – or, the show – that is the entire Show-Me State.” JC Jefferson City Magazine | 61

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YOU’VE BEEN BANKING VACATION DAYS, and now it’s time to make a withdrawal.

Finding the ideal location is the tricky part. Fortunately, a variety of memorable experiences are waiting for you, and they’re closer than you might think.

With our town for example, you can spend half a day in the Capitol, then tour the Missouri State Penitentiary, enjoy a craft beer at Prison Brews, let the kids explore the Runge Nature Center and top off the day with ice cream at Central Dairy.

Experiences like those make Missouri the perfect place to spend your vacation days. In the Show-Me State, you find the excitement of large cities, the charm of small towns, the beautiful results of Mother Nature’s handiwork and an impressive collection of destinations and attractions.

EXPLORE THE SPLENDOR Having been named America’s Best Trails State in 2013, and the country’s Best Camping State the year prior, Missouri’s outdoor assets have earned their share of national recognition.

The clear rivers and streams are ideal for canoe and kayak trips and expansive lakes offer boating, fishing and swimming, which are top activities for visitors. Missouri’s waterways are among the best in the nation. In fact, Lake of the Ozarks was voted as the Best Recreational Lake in the U.S. by readers of USA Today and 10Best.com in 2015.

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Okay, you might be thinking, “I live in Missouri.

Traveling in-state isn’t really a getaway.” If that’s the case, take this quiz to determine if a staycation is right for you.

1. Have you seen the sun set over Table Rock Lake this year?

2. Do you have a framed selfie in front of the World’s Largest Rocking Chair?

3. Has your bicycle been on every mile of the Katy Trail?

4. Have you sipped award-winning wines in between spectacular views of the Missouri River?

If you answered “yes” to all four questions, you’re free to pass on traveling in Missouri this year. If not, put your passport back in the filing cabinet and gear up for an amazing Missouri adventure.

Missouri’s lauded State Parks system, which operates 87 parks and historic sites, has more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails, including the popular Katy Trail. It’s open for pedestrian, bicycle, and in some spots, equestrian use, and continues to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Areas managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) offer excellent recreational options, including hunting, fishing and hiking, and MDC’s nature and interpretive centers and hatcheries have interactive exhibits visitors of all ages enjoy.

Golf courses offer another great way to enjoy the outdoors in the Show-Me State. Whether you’re playing a quick nine at your favorite local course, working on your short game at a pitch-and-putt, making the rounds on the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail or following in the footsteps of legends at Top of the Rock or Buffalo Ridge near Branson, Missouri’s golf courses are fun for players of all skill levels.

Scuba enthusiasts shouldn’t pass up the chance to dive at Bonne Terre Mine, home to a lighted, billion-gallon lake and optimal diving conditions year-round.

as the High Wire Bike, Bodyworks, Discovery Town and WaterWorks. Discovery Center is as educational as it is fun with concepts focusing on physics, chemistry and health.

Missouri’s caves make a great yearround getaway. They’re cool in the summer, warm in the winter and plentiful in central Missouri. Bridal Cave is about four miles west of Camdenton, Fantasy World Caverns is five miles south of Eldon, Jacob’s Cave is eight miles south of Versailles, Ozark Caverns (inside Lake of the Ozarks State Park) is nine miles east of Linn Creek and Miller Cave is at Fort Leonard Wood.

For an interesting and unique Missouri experience, don’t miss the City Museum.

Located in downtown St. Louis, City Museum boasts a fascinating collection of recycled materials, many of which have been fashioned into slides, tunnels and climbing towers. Kids love the experience, and there’s plenty of room for grown-ups to explore too.

Across the state in St. Joseph, there’s an opportunity to show your children what instant messaging was like in 1861. Young visitors enjoy interactive displays at the Pony Express National Museum, which brings to life the stories of brave riders who spent 10 days crossing the country to deliver mail to California.

Family adventures in southeast Missouri often involve stops at Elephant Rocks State Park and Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, both ideal destinations for families looking to connect with the outdoors. Families find

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FOR THE FAMILY There are countless options for family travel in Missouri. Sites include one-of-a-kind activity centers, wow-worthy caves and museums designed specifically for kids. The Show-Me State truly has fun for children of all ages.

At the Discovery Center of Springfield, hours of interactive fun await thanks to exhibits such

more excitement at the Home of the Missouri Dinosaur, otherwise known as the Bollinger County Museum of Natural History in Marble Hill, which has an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils and artifacts.

Theme and amusement parks in Missouri, such as Silver Dollar City in Branson, Worlds of Fun in Kansas City and Six Flags St. Louis offer hours of family fun thanks to exciting thrill rides such as Outlaw Run (Silver Dollar City), Mamba (Worlds of Fun) and Boomerang (Six Flags).

CULTURAL IMMERSION On your getaway, make a cultural connection with Missouri’s music, food, art and history. In doing so, know that it’s okay if you find yourself tapping your toes at a live show or using 11 paper towels to wipe barbecue sauce off your face at lunch.

Yes, it’s natural to spend hours admiring priceless works of art in world-class museums and learning about the people and events that shaped Missouri. In fact, that’s kind of the point. But where to begin?

Why not start with a show? Fans of the arts love Missouri’s wide range of performance venues and the performers who help bring them to life. Branson is

renowned as the home of live music shows, while eye-popping concert halls, like those at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City, host a variety of national touring performers and performances.

Food presents another gateway to Missouri’s culture. If you’re from the Show-Me State, you probably recognize the awesome barbecue restaurants in Kansas City. Now it’s time to enjoy out-of-the-way joints such as Dexter BarB-Que in Dexter, Randy’s Roadkill Barbecue in Rolla and Wabash Barbecue in Chillicothe.

And because you can’t have food without a drink, don’t miss original flavors of Missouri when you visit any number of the state’s 130 wineries. Those in Hermann are particularly popular, especially during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. Many include on-site restaurants with extensive menu options. Pair your visit with a stay at one of the state’s bed and breakfasts. Also not to miss, are the everexpanding list of Show-Me State breweries and distilleries.

When it’s time for you to make a connection with Missouri’s history, start at the top. Way at the top. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the country’s tallest monument at 630 feet.

This iconic structure represents America’s westward expansion and the president

who made it possible, Thomas Jefferson.

Combined with the nearby Old Courthouse, the two properties comprise the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

Locations such as the State Historical Society of Missouri Art Galleries in Columbia offer the chance to view works created by two of Missouri’s leading artists, Thomas Hart Benton and George Caleb Bingham, while traveling exhibits and modern works of art are highlights at stops such as the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art in Sedalia, the Springfield Art Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Learning the stories of Missouri’s famous residents is another great way to make a connection with the Show-Me State. Mark Twain’s youth unfolds at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, and the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence focuses on the only Missourian ever elected president.

The Scott Joplin House State Historic Site in St. Louis tells the story of one of Missouri’s most well-known musicians, and jazz clubs in the 18th and Vine District of Kansas City shine the spotlight on the city’s musical heritage and Jefferson City Magazine | 65

performers, including Charlie Parker, who once called the area home.

Other Missouri destinations connect you with folks, such as animator Walt Disney, whose life is chronicled at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, and George Washington Carver, whose childhood home is a national monument near Diamond.

Oh, and save the date for April 2, 2016.

That’s the scheduled opening for Missouri’s newest cultural asset, the National Blues Museum in St. Louis.

A NIGHT OUT Let’s make this clear right away. Going to a baseball game counts as a night out, especially when you get to choose between seeing the defending World Series Champion Kansas City Royals and the consistently playoff-bound St. Louis Cardinals.

Okay, it doesn’t have to be baseball. Football and hockey work, too.

So what makes an ideal night out in Missouri? Like a lot of things, it depends on your particular taste.

You might try your luck and do the stayand-play thing at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Isle of Capri in Boonville or Argosy Casino in Riverside (Kansas City) where gaming action pairs with lodging, live music and dining to give you a complete vacation experience.

Missouri’s music scene comes into play again (pun intended) when you’re looking for a reprieve. Whether it’s a live show in Branson, an outdoor concert in Kansas City, a local group playing at your favorite winery or a blues club in St. Louis, it’s never difficult to find a great show in the Show-Me State.

Entertainment hubs, such as Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza and Columbia’s District, are ideal destinations for a night out as they combine dining with the fun of shopping, sightseeing and club-hopping. The Blue Note in downtown Columbia has a storied history as one of the state’s top live entertainment venues.

The options for Missouri adventure are limitless, close by and perhaps more rousing than you think. JC

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When you reach the ripe old age of 150, embracing change might not be at the top of your bucket list. After all, you’ve seen and done enough. But as M.F. Ryan wrote, “Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath. Happy creating.”

Embracing change and creating something new is exactly what Lincoln University is doing this year on the cusp of its biggest milestone ever. Lincoln is 150 years old. While it might seem like a perfect time to look back and reflect on a rich academic history, Lincoln is spending this banner year making progress toward the future.

The first notable change for Lincoln is a brand launch with a new logo, look and positioning statement. This rebranding project began last spring when they brought onboard a local communications firm to conduct a brand analysis by organizing focus groups to gather key information on current perceptions of the school. It was an insightful process that helped to formulate a better understanding of where they wanted to go in the future.

“The entire process has been exciting,” says Misty Young, director of Lincoln University relations. “It’s been fun to see the feedback from the interviews. We’ve learned a lot about ourselves.”

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BUSINESS PROFILE The new logo, which will feature the distinctive archways of the library, was unveiled to the public in February and will be rolled out with all new collateral materials this spring. Graduates of Lincoln will also notice a new presidential seal on their diplomas, which pays homage to the soldiers of the 62nd United States Colored Infantry that took the first steps to establish Lincoln in 1866.

A new brand is not the only big shift happening on the Lincoln campus. The university continues to pursue important partnerships in the community, including a prominent new construction project being built from the ground up near the football field. This year, major work will be completed on a new University Wellness and Parks Multi-Purpose Recreational Center, which opens in the spring of 2017.

A mutually beneficial interchange between community and the university is The Boys & Girls Club of the Capital City, which became an intricate partner when the decision was made to move it on campus. Ground was broken on this new facility earlier this year, and it will provide a unique opportunity for university students to positively impact the lives of youth in our community.

As a way to expand overseas opportunities for students and faculty, the administration is working diligently with universities in Korea, China, Cuba, Jamaica and

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Brazil. These relationships provide invaluable opportunities to study and teach abroad.

Although Lincoln is busy looking ahead, it’s also making time to celebrate this 150-year milestone with monthly events in collaboration with the National Alumni Association.

There will be key activities in Jefferson City, including Founders’ Day, Feb. 11; President’s Gala, April 16; Commencement, May 14 and Homecoming, the week of Oct. 2.

It will be full year of celebrations. It will also be a full year of changes and forward momentum toward exciting new things on the horizon. JC Saluting is Lt. Col. Donald Ferguson alongside of Dr. Kevin D. Rome, president.

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When Reid Millard was a kid, two things caught his attention: funeral homes and car racing. Although it might seem like a strange matchup on the surface, both of those passions would play a deep and pivotal role in his life decades later.

Growing up, Millard’s grandparents owned a busy floral shop in Brilliant, Ohio. Right across the street was a funeral home where Millard began working as a young boy. Although it would be the start of a lifelong career in funeral homes, he was also shaped by his first experiences on the dirt racetracks up and down the Ohio Valley.

“I remember when I was really little, my dad took us to Debo Raceway,” Millard recounts. “One guy went through the side of the fence and then came back through the other side to get back in the race. I enjoyed the heck out of it!”

It was a feeling Millard never forgot. Years later, after settling in Jefferson City when he bought his first funeral home, Millard sponsored his first race team to get back around racing. He would eventually take his passion a step further and get behind the wheel as driver.

It’s been full speed ahead since then.

“I needed to have an outlet and hobby, so I thought racing would be perfect,” Millard says.

“People should try new things that are a great outlet for them. Go out with people you love and have fun.”

Millard and his pit crew travel together to 30 to 50 races a year around the Midwest.

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UNDER YOUR NOSE They hit Speedweeks at Daytona every year in February, which is three races in six nights, as well as a race in April at one of his favorite dirt tracks in Missouri, the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland. It is a busy racing season.

Although Millard is passionate about his hobby and trying new things, his steadfast work of helping people through their toughest time of loss continues to be his lifelong passion. He now owns 11 funeral homes in central Missouri and works with a great staff to ensure every detail, and there are many in a funeral process, are taken care of seamlessly.

“I needed to have an outlet and hobby, so I thought racing would be perfect.

People should try new things that are a great outlet for them. Go out with people you love and have fun.”

–Ried Millard “I have been blessed to be involved in a lot of services throughout my life that have made a tremendous impact,” Millard says.

One includes the funeral of former Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan where Millard was integrally involved in all the details, including making the suggestion to have the funeral on the Capitol Lawn where more people could pay their last respects. The other was a recent funeral of a long-time friend from Houston. His friend asked for three simple requests when he died, Millard says. First, call his personal undertaker, Reid Millard; second, make sure they said the Lord’s Prayer and the Fireman’s Prayer at the funeral; and third, to get a hold of his friend, George, because he was supposed to be at his funeral, but it looked like his funeral would be happening first. George turned out to be former U.S. President George H.W. Bush.

And the list goes on and on of funerals Millard has done his best to make special. He has also tried to give back to the Jefferson City community that has been so good to him over the years.

“When you make your living in a community, it is important to give back to those who have helped your business be successful,” he says.

Generously giving back is a poignant lesson he learned at an early age back in Ohio. When he was six years old, his aunt and uncle suddenly passed away and their four

children came to live with his parents.

Suddenly, they went from four kids to eight kids in the house, and when his dad was out of work and they were at their lowest, a lot of people in the community helped out.

Millard continues to treat each day as a generous gift. He does it surrounded by his large extended family, including those at the funeral home, in the community and on the racetrack. He laughs as he shares about his racing family.

“The camaraderie in racing is such a family affair,” he says. “One minute they’re throwing a wrench at you and the next letting you borrow a tire—just like a family.” JC

For more information on Millard Family Racing, including upcoming races, visit www.millardfamilyracing.com or keep up with the family on Facebook. Steve and his family are proud to call Jefferson City their home.

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PLEASE LIST YOUR EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and management from Missouri State University.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Relationship building has always been important to me and to my career. Bringing people together for partnerships and keeping a positive attitude during challenging times is something I strive to do in every aspect of life.

FAVORITE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND WHY: The American Heart Association because we have several family members affected by this disease.

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DO YOU HAVE A NICKNAME? My nickname is Thompson after my maiden name.

YOUR CURRENT JOB TITLE AND NUMBER OF YEARS/MONTHS IN THAT POSITION: I’ve been executive director at the Jefferson City CVB for three years.

PLEASE LIST YOUR FORMER JOBS AND NUMBER OF YEARS/MONTHS IN THOSE POSITIONS: Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau for 18 years. University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri, for 12 years.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING FOR THE CONVENTION AND VISITOR’S BUREAU? Knowing the work that the CVB staff does has a direct economic impact on our community and state.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I have been married to my husband, Kelly, for 23 years.

He is president and CEO of Missouri Biotechnology Association. Our daughter, Sarah, is 21 and a junior at the University of Missouri with dual degrees in political

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THE CVB? Immediate goal: The CVB is moving offices to the Marmaduke House at 700 E. Capitol this spring/summer. This previous warden’s home will offer visitors an exclusive glimpse into a notable piece of Jefferson City’s past and will also house the Missouri State Penitentiary Museum, which will enhance its appeal and add value to the Missouri State Penitentiary tours.

ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD: I have seen a lot of great accomplishments in the three years I have been at the CVB. We have a great team and work environment that allows us to be successful in our mission.

LAST BOOK READ: “Younger Next Year for Women” to go with this year’s goal of taking better care of myself.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Fixer Upper” – love that show. I need a road trip to Waco, Texas!

Long-term goal: To continue to work with city leadership toward future growth for our town.

FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD: Homemade potato soup. If I am not feeling well or there is the slightest chill in the air, it’s very comforting.

HOW DO YOU HOPE TO IMPACT THE COMMUNITY IN YOUR ROLE WITH CVB? I hope to bring more visitors to our city and be a part of our city’s growth for the future.

FAVORITE APP: Viber…I used the app to talk with my daughter during her study aboard trip to Italy last summer.

WHY YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR POSITION? My career has always been in the hospitality/tourism industry, and I witness the economic impact it has on our community and our state. When talking with a visitor or potential clients at trade shows, we get to promote and sell Jefferson City, the place we call home. It’s a great feeling to know that we are representing our beautiful community.

GREATEST PERSONAL CHALLENGE THAT ALLOWED YOU TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS: Juggling being a wife, mother and having a full-time career, which I believe I have been

IDEAL VACATION: I love the beach and the mountains, especially when traveling with my husband and daughter.

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: I always want to be a good role model for my daughter.

FAVORITE HOBBIES: Evening walks around my neighborhood and lately, home improvement projects.

WHAT IS A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW? I began my career in the tourism industry as a cave guide at Fantastic Caverns while attending college. It’s really where I found my passion to be in such a fun industry. JC Jefferson City Magazine | 79

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Whatever the reasons that lead a young person down a path of alcohol and drugs, it is a route that can lead to quick and early destruction. Jefferson City Council for Drug-Free Youth, founded more than 30 years ago as a group of concerned parents, fosters education on the hazards of substance abuse.

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“We are about empowering local youth toward living healthy, drug-free lives,” says Joy Sweeney, executive director.

“It’s a staggering fact that sixth grade children in our community and nationwide are experimenting with drugs and alcohol.

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CITY CHARACTER Since Sweeney came on board seven years ago, CFDY has gradually transitioned from a program targeting schools into a communitywide collation.

“Our goal is to have a unified message from parents, churches, doctors and schools.

We can teach the children all day long, but if the community doesn’t support the teaching, the message isn’t going to stick,” Sweeney says. “We want parents and others who interact with youth to understand that lessons learned at home are the longlasting messages. If parents don’t emphasize that underage drinking or for instance, pot smoking is bad, kids get signals. They can start to think, ‘Well, maybe it’s not that bad if I try it.’ Positive role models are crucial at a young age.”

CDFY urges early intervention to prevent substance abuse and to reduce the negative consequences of addiction before they occur.

Through community-based efforts involving youth, parents, educators and government officers, the group works to strengthen support systems. Their programs deter young people from drug consumption and help to improve both academic performance and workforce readiness.

“Like most communities, alcohol is the drug of choice and marijuana is second among teenagers here,” says Laura Morris, project coordinator. “Nights and weekends at their homes, at a friend’s house or in cars are times when substance abuse is most likely to occur. We try to give kids a lot of positive options to help them make better choices.”

In order to build the strongest program, CDFY conducted research and collected data to assess drug and alcohol abuse challenges among Jefferson City youth. Resource partners were then organized and aligned.

“We have an exciting year ahead of us with new initiatives to share,” Sweeney says. “One of the most vitalizing aspects of our future is that some of these changed dynamics will have a positive impact on our youth.

Although several of the new initiatives are specifically targeted toward youth, significant work is also directed toward adults through policy changes that will first change attitudes and will ultimately change behavior.”

Some of the new initiatives include the Marijuana Proclamation, Second Chance early intervention, a YouTube video contest, a testimonial media campaign, PACT 360 parent education, Venture Crew, Alcohol EDU and Life Skills.

As the first of its kind in the state, a proclamation signed by Mayor Carrie Tergin states that marijuana is harmful to youth, and subsequently, several other communities have adopted one as well. This proclamation also preempts a new six-week class in conjunction with area public and private schools designed to guide families into recovery and sobriety through understanding and communication.

This year’s YouTube video contest was successful with nearly 100 people in attendance to help select the winner. There were more than 25 submissions and the top 10 finalists were recognized.

Venture Group is a partnership between CDFY and the Boy Scouts. Plans are underway to create three community activities in 2016 for youth ages 14 to 20. The intent of these gatherings is to show youth alternative ways of finding exhilarating activities other than by using drugs or alcohol.

Launched in the fall, the testimonial media campaign has received rave reviews from both youth and adults. This campaign will continue to touch the hearts and minds of the community by sharing real stories of families impacted by youth substance abuse.

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created by the Partnership for Drugfree. org, incorporates MADD Parent Power program information. This project is being utilized by area churches, schools and parent organizations. It offers parents consistent, timely, relevant information so that they can help empower their children to live drug free.

Alcohol EDU and Life Skills are evidence based programs that CDFY is working to implement within the schools to provide youth with coping skills and information.

These two innovative programs are designed to reach high schoolers and college students with consistent reminders of making good choices. The life skills program empowers 10th through 12th grade students with the accountability and responsibility required to be successful after high school, either in college or with a career.

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collaborative efforts we have in place will contribute to community wellness and a positive future for our youth. Our vision to create a healthy, vibrant, drugfree community is being realized through education and collaboration. We are thankful to have so many people working together and there is always room for more volunteers and partnerships. It truly takes a village.” JC To volunteer or to get more information about the Council for Drug-Free Youth, call 573-6362411 or visit www.jccdfy.org Jefferson City Magazine | 83

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D C CONSERVATION AREAS Missouri Department of Conservation has more than 1,000 conservation areas around the state. MDC conservation areas cover nearly one million public acres for the purpose of restoring and conserving fish, forest and wildlife resources and for providing opportunities for all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about these resources. Most Missourians are within a 30-minute drive of an MDC conservation area.

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a hike on the trails. There are nearly 700 miles of hiking trails that zigzag through conservation areas, including 40 miles of the beautiful and rugged Ozark Trail. From hiking and bird watching at Three Creeks Conservation Area to enjoying the trails at one of MDC’s nature centers, hiking trails can be found almost anywhere throughout the state. To find a trail near you, stroll over to MDC’s trail page at mdc.mo.gov/node/3392.

TROUT FISHING Conservation makes Missouri a great place to trout fish, and now is the time to cast out a line.

Tuesday, March 1, marks the opening of catch-and-keep trout fishing at the Show-Me State's four trout parks: Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon, Montauk State Park near Licking, Roaring River State Park near Cassville and Maramec Spring Park near St. James. Anglers need a daily trout tag to fish in Missouri's trout parks. Daily trout tags can only be purchased at each of the four trout parks. Missouri residents, ages 16 through 64, need a fishing permit in addition to the daily tag. Nonresidents, 16 years and older, also need a fishing permit. Learn more about other fun fishing spots at MDC’s website at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing.

MDC annually stocks around 800,000 trout at the state's four trout parks and approximately 1.5 million statewide. Trout fishing is not only fun for anglers, but it also provides a significant economic boost in Missouri. Trout anglers spend a surplus of $100 million each year in the Show-Me-State, which generates approximately $180 million in business activity, supports 2,300 jobs and creates $70 million dollars in wages.

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Jefferson City

Winona

Runge Conservation Nature Center is located at 330 Commerce Dr. The nature center is a 100-acre area that features a visitor center with exhibits and live-animal displays, special events, trails, demonstrations and diverse natural habitats. For more information call 573526-5544.

Twin Pines Conservation Education Center is located off Route 1. Explore the education center’s outside exhibits, including a cabin, 1900s schoolhouse, antique forestry equipment and forest-management demonstration areas.

For more information call 573-325-1381.

Springfield Springfield Conservation Nature Center is located at 4600 Chrisman Ave. Visitors can explore 79 acres of forest, glade, woodland, prairie plantings, creeks and frontage on Lake Springfield. Also, visitors are encouraged to explore the visitor center’s multisensory, self-guided exhibit area. For more information call 417-888-4237.

Cape Girardeau

Branson Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is located at 483 Hatchery Rd. The hatchery features a visitor center with exhibits and displays. It also offers guided tours of the hatchery. The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is MDC’s largest trout-production facility, which produces between 350,000 and 400,000 pounds of rainbow and brown trout each year. For more information call 417-334-4865.

Joplin

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center is located at 3389 County Park Dr. The nature center offers activities for everyone, such as hiking on the two-mile White Oak Trace natural trail or seeing native fish in freshwater aquariums. For more information call 573-290-5213.

Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center is located at 201 Riviera Dr. This interpretive center has a variety of free programs throughout the year. It is also the home to MDC’s Joplin Conservation Office where visitors can find hiking trails and places for a picnic. For more information on Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center, call 417-629-3423.

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Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center is located at 1401 Northwest Park Rd. in Blue Springs. The nature center offers educational and informative exhibits to the general public. It has a 3,000-gallon freshwater aquarium, a discover nature play area, a wildlife viewing room, six hiking trails and much more. For more information about the nature center, call 816-228-3766.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is located on 11715 Cragwold Rd. The nature center is nestled within 112 acres of oak-hickory forest, which features a great wildlife viewing area, numerous hands-on exhibits and a 3,000-gallon aquarium full of native fish species. For more information call 314-301-1500.

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center is located at 4750 Troost Ave. in Kansas City. Explore eight acres of gardens, including a pond, walkways and watchable wildlife at the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center has numerous live-animal and energyefficient exhibits. For more information about the Discovery Center, call 816-759-7300.

The state [ Missouri ] offers many great opportunities for people to enjoy nature including fishing, floating, hiking and hunting.

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is located at 801 Strotdtman Rd. in St. Louis at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Enjoy the visitor center, exhibits, trails and a viewing area at the confluence. Learn more about interpretive area by calling 314-877-6014.

August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area is located at 2360 Highway D in St. Charles. The 6,987-acre conservation area is home to MDC’s St. Louis regional office, which includes a visitor center. The Busch Area offers hiking trails and numerous hunting and fishing opportunities, which is a local connection to Missouri’s fish, forests and wildlife. For more information call 636-441-4554.

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MDC’s Runge Conservation Nature Center is located at 330 Commerce Dr.

There are nearly 700 miles of hiking trails that zigzag through conservation areas.

Rockwoods Reservation is located at 2751 Glencoe Rd. in Wildwood. This interpretive center offers numerous trails, demonstration areas and many exhibits about Missouri’s fish, forests and wildlife. Call 636-458-2236 for more information.

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• Hunting helps keep the environment balanced. When animal populations become disproportionate, disease can take hold. Over the long haul, hunting helps keep wild animal populations healthier.

• It’s often a much leaner meat option. For instance, deer and raccoon have nearly half the fat content of beef.

• It’s clean. Many do not realize that wild game doesn’t have the same temperature regulations as farm-raised animals. For instance, deer and duck are safe to eat raw. Unlike store-bought meats, bacteria are on the outside layer and not in the meat itself. A simple searing can eliminate any concerns of bacteria.

• No hormones. Unlike much of the meat bought at the grocer, wild game is hormone free and completely organic.

• It will save you money. Purchasing a hunting license and killing your own is much cheaper than buying meat at the store.

TIPS FROM DAVIS TO CREATE DELECTABLE WILD GAME DISHES: • Don’t overcook it. Many of the wild game meats are tender, and novices tend to cook them too long.

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• Use fresh herbs. Rosemary and thyme are especially good at pulling out the natural flavors.

• Keep it moist. Since wild game often has less fat, it is necessary to add fat in order to prevent dryness. Pork fat is frequently used, especially with deer meat.

• Take larger game to a butcher or processing center so that the meat can be processed for you.

This step will save you a lot of time and mess. You get all the health benefits of eating your hunt without the mess and hassle.

• If you don’t want to hunt yourself, check with your local butchers see if they sell small game. They can also be a great resource for teaching you how to cook and prepare it.

• Google it. There are lots of great recipes and ideas on the Internet.

Not surprising, Pinterest has an abundance of wild game recipes.

• Tenderize raccoon and enjoy. As a tougher meat, raccoon needs to first be boiled or pressure cooked before smoking or frying.

The featured barbecue sliders show just one scrumptious possibility. Prepared properly, this underappreciated meat can taste

Bacon-wraped, oven-roasted quail with port wine sauce and beerbraised brussel sprouts

Colby and Ryan Davis hunt and prepare Missouri game.

Ryan Davis has been owner and chef at Argyle Catering for more than 10 years. He has been professionally cooking since age 15. He received his degree from the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles. In addition to his catering business, Ryan has been an executive chef at several high-end restaurants in LA, St. Louis and Las Vegas.

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Remove from water and let rest for 15 minutes. Season with your favorite barbeque rub and place on smoker at 250 degrees or roast in oven at 250 degrees for 2 hours to allow raccoon to take on smoke flavor.

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Inside a renovated peanut butter factory turned art studio at 1841 E. Bergman St. in Springfield, Pam RuBert and her husband, Russ, a contemporary sculptor, have immersed themselves in creating art together, a lifestyle they began to envision when they first met during a sculpting class in 1986.

While RuBert, formerly Pam Kanagawa,

a graduate of Jefferson City High School, has experimented with sculpting, painting, ceramics, drawing, animation, photography and graphics, in 2005 she found her true passion in fiber arts. Today, she focuses her efforts on making quilts from layered cotton fabrics stitched with thread that resemble big graphic paintings or cartoons.

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“When I first saw artists using the quilt medium to make art, I was instantly drawn to the fact that I could use it to make large, colorful images that I could roll up and mail anywhere in the world,” she says.

Influenced by Japanese wood-block prints, old scrap quilts, graffiti, street art, cartoons and comics, she picked up basic quilting techniques through workshops, magazines, the internet and email list serves. Then, she integrated what she had learned with some of her own personal techniques.

“Probably the true source of my style is my own cartoonish drawing style,” RuBert says.

“As long as I can remember, I have always doodled and drawn cartoons, silly faces, animated bodies and bizarre situations.

When I began working in fiber art, it was a goal of mine to translate my personal style of drawing into large scale quilts.”

As time has passed, RuBert has ditched the nagging voice in her head dictating that her artwork must say something serious, or even profound, to the world. Instead, she has learned to have fun with her art by just being herself. And that realization was a turning point in her career as an artist.

“Eventually when I stopped feeling like I was creating something for other people and just making things I enjoyed making is when people started to notice my work,” RuBert says. “Now, the most common remark I receive from people is, ‘Your work makes me smile.’ And that’s a great thing.”

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RuBert says that through her artwork, she can make the world appear the way she wishes it to be, a world filled with “plaid shoes, polka-dot refrigerators and flowery clouds, where people can bend their bodies into crazy yoga poses or stretch their arms into the next room if they want to.” She can also interject her unique and quirky sense of humor. One series of quilts, called “Wish You Were Hair,” is based on the old “wish you were here” travel postcards.

“I started making world monuments into hairstyles in my quilts,” RuBert says. “I’ve done Paris, Seattle, Athens, St. Louis, Grand Canyon, Tokyo and many more.”

Recently, she was commissioned by the Springfield Metro Bar to design a banner for the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. Her quilt, entitled “Magna Carta Birthday Party - Wish You Were Hair,” portrayed an English baron wearing the Union Jack with the United States Capitol Dome on his head.

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the Springfield Regional Arts Council Board and the Springfield Sister Cities Association, among other activities. Three years ago, the pair worked with the City of Springfield and the Arts Council to develop the ideaXfactory, a contemporary art installation space in a city-owned building. They received an ArtPlace America grant for the ideaXfactory and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to create programming and to help emerging and established artists create new experimental art inside the space.

Despite their other business and community activities, art is a full-time life pursuit and focus for both RuBert and her husband, and she says she feels fortunate to have achieved some of her earliest goals, including getting into important quilt art shows and being published in many well-known magazines and books.

“I’ve just always made art and always wanted to,” RuBert says. JC

“When I first saw artists using the quilt medium to make art, I was instantly drawn to the fact that I could use it to make large, colorful images that I could roll up and mail anywhere in the world.”

– Pam RuBert

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"We have all kinds of great options for golf in the state with all different kinds of courses and price points in different locations," says Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association.

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In other words, Missouri has you covered.

There's no need to cross state lines to find what you want.

"Missouri has so many good golf courses in the state, probably more than any state around us," Hovis says. "Obviously, you have quite a few in the Chicago area, but they're not yearround. They're only open about six months out of the year. Our state's just a great driving

destination for not only people in Missouri but for people in the upper midwest to come and enjoy some great golf."

If you live in Central Missouri, you can't swing a stick or a 5-iron without hitting a public golf course. In and around Jefferson City, you have public courses such as Eagle Knoll, which has been honored for being one of the nation's best values in public golf, Oak Hills, Railwood, Redfield and Tanglewood — and that's not even counting the options in Columbia, Linn, California and Tipton. Then, of course, less than an hour away, is the plethora of venues at the Lake of the Ozarks.

"Our biggest draws are from St. Louis and Kansas City,” says Steve Walker, executive director of the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Council.

"But we're finding that people in Central Missouri are rediscovering the Lake, if you will. People are looking at what's right in their own backyard and it's like, 'Oh my gosh, why didn't we think of this before?'

And there's a golf course for every range of golfer from a duffer to a scratch golfer."

“Missouri has so many good golf courses in the state, probably more than any state around us…

Our state’s just a great driving destination for not only people in Missouri but for people in the Upper Midwest to come and enjoy some great golf.” – Scott Hovis, executive director of the Missouri Golf Association The Lake of the Ozarks has been voted the No. 1 Recreational Lake in the Country, according to a USA Today poll, and Best of the Midwest Magazine named the Lake's Golf Trail, which features 13 of that area's 17 courses, the best Golf Trail in the Midwest.

With some dramatic vistas and eye-popping elevation changes, these layouts are both fabulous to look at and fun to play whether you're under par or over 100.

"The Lake has so many quality courses for players to choose from," Hovis says. "You can test your skills on different types of course from ones where you can go out and enjoy with the family to ones that the better player can really test their skills on."

Branson showcases two of the latter, Buffalo Ridge and Top of the Rock, which serve as the host courses for the Bass Pro Legends of Golf on the Champions Tour (for professionals 50 and older) each April.

"With the Legends being nationally televised (on The Golf Channel), it's boosted the amount of golf travel and the economy so much in Branson," Hovis says. "That's just a great selling point. People get to see how unbelievable these golf courses are."

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“We’re on the cusp of being one of the golf centers in the United States, if not the world, with both quality and opportunities for all kinds of golf experiences.” – Jay Nixon, Missouri Governor Speaking of big-time golf events in Missouri, Bellerive Country Club (a private course in St. Louis) played host to the Senior PGA Championship in 2013 and will host the 100th PGA Championship, one of the sport's four majors, in 2018. Bellerive was also scheduled to host a World Golf Championship event in September of 2001, but it was canceled because of events on Tuesday of that week,.

"I think the PGA of America, as well as the USGA, were both incredibly impressed by the way the St. Louis region handled those subsequent events," Governor Jay Nixon told City Magazine last spring. "Because of that, I think that's why St. Louis got the 100th PGA, which will be such an historic, important, iconic sports event for America. Obviously, when you have an event like one of the majors coming back to your state, we're part of golf lore. That's part of what we're seeing all around the state, a continued golf resurgence in the Show-Me State."

Whether you play golf or not, that resurgence is good news for all Missourians. In a 2010 study (which is the most recent) on the economic impact of golf in the state, the numbers were a bit staggering.

• $485 million: Total wages for the 21,000-plus employees in the industry • $888 million: Money generated directly from golf • $1.7 billion: Total economic impact of golf in Missouri THAT'S A LOT OF MONEY AND A LOT OF TAX DOLLARS. The Legends, alone, brings in millions to the coffers of not only the Branson area but the state. And it's an event that also has a definite after shock other than the TV exposure.

"Those are 84 ambassadors (the players in the field) that we send out worldwide from Missouri, who will continue to sell our important, expanding brand," Governor Nixon says. "We're on the cusp of being one of the golf centers in the United States, if not the world, with both quality and opportunities for all kinds of golf experiences."

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by a central plaza overlooking the Missouri

made up of four men and one woman,

of Lady Liberty—all in one afternoon? Chances

River. At its center is the fanciful Fountain of

was appointed by Governor Frederick D.

are, you already have.

Gardner in 1917 to oversee the decoration

the Centaurs (Adolph Weinman), a large oval-

The place for such an experience can be

of the interior and surrounding areas of the

found at the gardens and grounds surrounding

newly constructed Capitol. The group worked

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of art. The amount spent, one million

shaped pool dominated by‎ a pair of massive serpent-wrestling centaurs juxtaposed against frolicking roguish sea urchins. These figures were originally created for the 1915 PanamaPacific International Exposition, the San Francisco World’s Fair, which were regrettably

What many do not realize is that each

dollars, which was a quarter of the cost of

fountain, statue and decorative element was

the building itself, was the result of surplus

destroyed

carefully selected and placed in an effort to

revenue generated from the special Capitol

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visually harmonize and complement the

construction tax levy. For this reason, the

of plaster models, which were purchased by the

building’s classic architecture. Every piece has a

Missouri State Capitol is one of the most

Commission, cast in bronze and reconfigured

unique history of its own, and perhaps the most

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The Signing of the Treaty (Karl Bitter) offers a composed counter balance to the mythological fancy of Weinman’s centaurs. Located directly north of the fountain, the massive bronze relief began its life as a plaster rendering of the Louisiana Purchase and was originally displayed in an another World’s Fair, the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis. The signers depicted are future President James Monroe, United States Ambassador to France Robert Livingston, and French statesman Francois Barbe’-Marbois. Unknown to most, its plaster predecessor was displayed in the first-floor rotunda of the Capitol before it was ultimately cast in bronze and permanently installed as part of the north plaza retaining wall.

It is a fortunate quirk of history that the commission, perhaps with an eye on cost, reclaimed two contrasting works from two world’s fairs of the past century and immortalized them at Missouri’s statehouse.

THE SOUTH SIDE The south side of the Capitol is often mistakenly referred to as the front of the building when in fact, it has two fronts. Although the north side of the building faces the Missouri River and parallel railroad tracks, today’s highway system and city street layout has rendered the south elevation as a visitor’s first view. This is also where the honorable Thomas Jefferson sculpture resides. Renowned sculptor James Earl Fraser was commissioned to produce three heroic-sized sculptures.

Two of them, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, reside in relative obscurity inside the building. But the placement of Thomas Jefferson, front and center on the south steps of the Capitol, presents a terrific photo opportunity. Mr. Jefferson stoically poses upon his granite perch while maintaining a perpetually serene gaze directed upon the city that was named in his honor.

Flanking Jefferson at the base of the south steps are two colossal bronze figures representing our state’s two great rivers.

The “Mother of the West,” the Missouri River, is represented by Ceres, the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture. The “Father of Waters,” the Mississippi River, is a male figure holding the scepter or magic staff of Hermes and is the god of commerce and travel. Both are creations of sculptor Robert Aitken, who also produced the two fountains located on the south lawn.

The Fountain of the Arts and The Fountain of the Sciences are positioned on either side of the central approach to the Capitol. The east fountain, The Sciences, represents geometry, geology, chemistry and astronomy with figures clenching corresponding instruments including a compass, a test tube, an astrolabe and a sphere. To the west, The Arts

represents architecture, sculpture, painting and music with figures holding a chisel, mallet, palette, paintbrush and harp. During warmer months, both fountains are surrounded by a riot of seasonal tulips in the spring, begonias in the summer and chrysanthemums in the fall.

Jefferson City is truly fortunate to have such an abundance of beauty and art in its downtown corridor. The next time you are near the Capitol, take a moment to stop by and experience perhaps a greater appreciation for these painstakingly planned works of outdoor art.

You’ll be glad you did. JC Dana Miller serves as the current chair of the Missouri State Capitol Commission.

capitol.mo.gov Sources: Report of the Capitol Decoration Commission, 1917-1928, John Pickard; Art of the Missouri Capitol: History in Canvas, Bronze and Stone, Bob Priddy and Jeffrey Ball, 2011.

Part II of this series will provide an overview of the memorials and more recent monuments installed the Capitol grounds.

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2nd2nd Place: ThePaddy Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W.W. Edgewood Place: Malone’ s Irish Pub, 700 Main St., Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com theoldbrickhousedeli.com

BEST SANDWICH BEST HOT DOG

1st Place: Jefferson City SubSouth, Shop, 1760 1902Jefferson MissouriSt., Blvd., 1st Place: Zesto Drive-In Jefferson City, 573-659-8181, Jeffersoncitysubshop.com Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com 2nd Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, 2nd Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson theoldbrickhousedeli.com City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

2nd Place: REVEL & Events, E. High St., 2nd Place: PrisonCatering Brews, 305 Ash St.,102 Jefferson City, No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-636-0023 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com

BEST BEER SELECTION

BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH

BEST BEER SELECTION 1st Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W.

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BEST GROCERY STORE 1st Place: Hy-Vee, 3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City,

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215 E. High St., Jefferson City jpfennys.com

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BEST SEAFOOD

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City, 573-634-3737, rivercityflorist.net

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1st Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, BEST ITALIAN 573-634-0095 2nd Place: Cajun Catfish House, 6819 Business 50 W., BEST ITALIAN Jefferson City, 573-893-4665, cajuncatfishhouse.com

BEST FLORIST 1st Place: River City Florist, 212 Madison St., Jefferson

573-893-2505, hy-vee.com

573-636-6999

2nd Place: Schnucks, Capital Crossing, 1801 Missouri

1931 W. Main St., Jefferson City facebook.com/westmainpizzaJCMO

Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com

BEST HAIR SALON 1st Place: Sharper Image Hair Designers, 3403 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, 573-761-4887

BEST RESTAURANT

573-634-2988 2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City,

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216Domenico’ MadisonsSt., Jefferson City& Lounge, 2nd Place: Italian Restaurant 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, madisonscafe.com 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com 2nd Place: Alexandro’s, 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, BEST MEXICAN 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtgs.com 1st Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland BEST SUSHIDrive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com 1st Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0095 2nd Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson 2nd Place: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Capital Mall, City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 5733600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-8578, 636-6228; 2930 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, fujisteakhousejeffersoncity.com 573-638-0232

BEST SERVICES/SHOPS BEST MILKSHAKE

573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com

1st Place: Heisinger 1002 W. Main Jefferson 2nd Place: ZestoBluffs, Drive-In South, 1760St., Jefferson St., City, 573-636-6288, lssliving.org Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com 2nd Place: Oak Tree Villas, 3108 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-3063, BEST PLACE stonebridgeseniorliving.com FOR ICE CREAM 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, BEST ANTIQUE MALL 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz 1st Place: Missouri Boulevard Antique Mall, 1415 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-5636 2nd Place: YoYums, 122 E. High St., Jefferson City, 5732nd644-7581, Place: Yellow Moon Antique Mall, 508 Broadway, yoyums.com Jefferson City, 573-893-6627

BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING BEST BANQUET FACILITY

1st Place: Canterbury Hill & Winery & Restaurant, 1st Place: Capitol Plaza Hotel Convention Center, S. Summit Drive, Holts 573-896-9966, 415 1707 W. McCarty St., Jefferson City,Summit, 573-635-1234, capitolplazajeffersoncity.com canterburyhill.com

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573-634-2988 216 Madison St., Jefferson City madisonscafe.com 573-634-2988 216 Madison St., Jefferson City BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP

1st Place: Snob Shop Exchange, 211 E. High St., Jefferson madisonscafe.com City, 573-616-1006

1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

BEST ADULT CARE

BEST BESTRESTAURANT HAIR SALON

BEST CATERER 216 Madison St., Jefferson City

1st Place: Argyle Catering, 168 Walnut, Argyle, madisonscafe.com 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com

BEST CONSIGNMENT

2nd Place: Alexandro’s Restaurant, SHOP 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtgs.com

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573-634-2988 573-634-0032 216 MadisonDrive, St., Jefferson City City 2421 W. Edgewood Suite G, Jefferson madisonscafe.com marshallandcompanysalon.com BEST HEATING/AC 1st Place: Heating Co. Inc., 3526409 RockW. Ridge 2nd Place:Stieferman Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, Miller Road, Jefferson City, 573-635-3547, lennoxdealer.com St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arrisbistro.com 2nd Place: Rehagen Heating & Cooling, P.O. Box 68, 2041 Highway 63 S., Westphalia, BEST573-455-2394, SALAD rehagen-hvac.com

BEST HOME FURNISHING STORE BEST SALAD

1st Place: JC Mattress Factory & Furniture Showrooms,

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4725 Horner Road, Jefferson City, 573-893-8361, PLAC E

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BEST PLACE TO CATCH LIVE MUSIC 1st Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City,

2nd Place: The Schaefer House, 618 Broadway, Jefferson

573-893-2800, themissionjc.com

City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com

2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City,

573-659-7446

573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com

722 Jefferson St.,PIZZA Jefferson City BEST

BEST NURSERY/GARDEN 573-634-2988CENTER

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

216 Madison St., Jefferson City madisonscafe.com

1st Place: Arris’ Pizza, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City,

2nd Place: D&D Main Street Market, 1937 W. Main St.,

573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com

Jefferson City, 573-635-7442

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2nd Place: Paddy Malone’ Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., BEST PAINT &sBODY SHOP Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

BEST PAINT &BEST BODYHOT SHOP DOG

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1st Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1760 Jefferson St., st Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com PLAC E

2nd Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

BEST ITALIAN

573-635-3154 BEST ITALIAN

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2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, BEST PHARMACY 1st573-635-0678, Place: Whaley’prisonbrews.com s Pharmacy, 630 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3733; 1413 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-3606; 3526 Amazonas, Jefferson City, 573-659PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH 0650,BEST whaleysrx.com 1st Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. Edgewood Drive, 3721 Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, 2nd Place: Hy-Vee, W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, theoldbrickhousedeli.com 573-893-2505, hy-vee.com

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216 Madison St., Jefferson City madisonscafe.com 238 Madison St., Jefferson City centralbank.net BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER

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

573-896-4868

BEST MEXICAN 190 N. Greenway, Holts Summit 1st Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson stevespestcontrol.com

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2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1760 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com

BEST PLACE FOR ICE CREAM 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

573-761-5277

2nd Place: YoYums, 122 E. High St., Jefferson City, 5732511 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City 644-7581, yoyums.com

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BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING Place: Canterbury Winery & Restaurant, 2nd1st Place: Howard PlasticHill Surgery, 3241 W. Truman 1707 Summit Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-9966, Blvd., No.S.100, Jefferson City, 573-635-9668, howardplasticsurgery.com canterburyhill.com

BEST PIZZAFOR BEST PLACE SINGLES TO MEET

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BEST PLACE FOR SPA SERVICES

1st Place: Riversong Spa & Salon, 109 W. Ashley St., BEST RESTAURANT Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com

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2nd Place:sCRMC Radiance Vein Care & Spa t 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-5219, radiancespajc.com PLAC E

BEST PLACE FOR UNIQUE GIFTS

1st Place: The Schaefer House, 618 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com

573-634-2988

2nd Place: Southbank Gift Co., 110 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-659-GIFT(4438), southbankgifts.com

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BEST PLACE FOR WOMEN’S FASHIONS

madisonscafe.com 1st Place: A Fine Mess Boutique, 222 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-616-1078

City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com 2nd Place: Art’s Pest Control, 429 W. Miller St., Jefferson Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City,2nd 573-634-3299, artspestcontrol.com City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573636-6228; Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, BEST PLACE2930 FORW.COSMETIC PROCEDURES 573-638-0232

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BEST PLACE FOR FRIENDLY BANKING BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH BEST PLACE FOR

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

573-634-2988 BEST PEST CONTROL

BEST PLACE FOR SINGLES TO MEET

573-634-0800 573-634-2988 700216 Southwest JeffersonCity City Madison Blvd., St., Jefferson jefferson-bank.com madisonscafe.com BEST PLACE FOR FINE JEWELRY

2nd Place: Alexandro’s Restaurant, 2125 Missouri Blvd., 1st Place: The Blue Diamond, 1083 Missouri Blvd., Suite Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtgs.com A, Jefferson City, 573-634-4241, thebluediamond.com

BESTKas PLACE TO308 CATCH LIVESt.,MUSIC 2nd Place: A Designs, W. Dunklin Jefferson 1st Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City, City, 573-634-8198, kasadesigns.com 573-893-2800, themissionjc.com

BEST FOR305 MEN’S 2nd Place:PLACE Prison Brews, Ash St.,FASHIONS Jefferson City, 1st573-635-0678, Place: Dillard’sprisonbrews.com , 3600 Country Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4497, dillards.com

BEST PIZZA

2nd Place: Samuel’s Tuxedos & Gifts, 236 E. High St., 1st Place: Arris’ Pizza, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, Jefferson City, 573-634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com

2nd Place: Saffees, 227 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4512, saffees.com 2nd Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller

BEST PLACE LOCALS KNOW ABOUT St., Jefferson City,ONLY 573-634-8400, arrisbistro.com 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz BEST SALAD

2nd Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751, eccolounge.net

BEST BEST PLACE TO SALAD BUY A NEW CAR

1st Place: Riley Auto Group, 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; 2105 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, st 888-437-5207, goriley.com

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

BEST PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR

573-634-2988

1st Place: Riley Auto Group, 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; 2105 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 888-437-5207, goriley.com

216 Madison St., Jefferson City

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

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2nd Place: Paddy Malone’ s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., BEST PLACE TO BUY SHOES 1st Place: American Shoe, 221 E. High St., Jefferson City, Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com 573-636-8313, americanshoeinc.com

BEST HOTDrive, DOGJefferson City, 2nd Place: Dillard’s, 3600 Country 1st Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1760 Jefferson St., 573-893-4497, dillards.com Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com

BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE ON HER

1st Place: Riversong SpaDairy, & Salon, W. Ashley St., 2nd Place: Central 610109 Madison St., Jefferson Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

BEST DENTIST

2nd Place: Nate Eddy, Paddy Malone’ s Irish Pub, City, 2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH 1st Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. BEST BUILDER Drive, Jefferson City,Signature 573-893-4242, 1stEdgewood Place: Scott Schaeperkoetter, Homes, theoldbrickhousedeli.com P.O. Box 105738, Jefferson City, 573-659-HOME(4663),

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2nd Place: Kas A Designs, 308 W. Dunklin St., Jefferson BEST ITALIAN City, 573-634-8198, kasadesigns.com

BEST PLACE FOR A

573-636-6999 573-635-2571

2nd Place: Kent Bentlage Construction Inc., 6407 POWER LUNCH

BEST PLACE TO SPLURGE ON HIM

BEST ITALIAN 1st Place: Dick’s Sporting Goods, 739 Stoneridge Parkway, Jefferson City, 573-556-5602 dickssportinggoods.com

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2nd Place: Samuel’s Tuxedos & Gifts, 236 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com

Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com 1st Place: Jefferson City Area YMCA, 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9000, jcymca.org

573-634-2988

2nd Place: Wilson’s573-634-2988 Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive,

BESTSt., CHEF 216 Madison Jefferson City madisonscafe.com

Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com

216 Madison St., Jefferson City madisonscafe.com 1st Place: Ecowater Systems, 920 Cherry St., Jefferson

1931 W. Main St., Jefferson City 3237facebook.com/westmainpizzaJCMO W. Truman Blvd., No. 201, Jefferson City dunvillesmiles.com

1st Place: Ryan Davis, Argyle Catering, 168 Walnut,

BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT

BEST WATER TREATMENT

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2nd Place: Dr. Tyler Slaughter, 913 Leslie Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-6080, BESTriverbenddentistry.com RESTAURANT

BEST DOCTOR

1st Place: Dr. James Weiss, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3313 BEST RESTAURANT

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BEST ELECTED OFFICIAL

City, 573-449-8820, ecowater.com 2nd Place: Culligan Water Systems, 2527 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2900, 2nd Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge, jeffersoncity.culliganman.com 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com

BEST WINE SELECTION

1st Place: Abiy’s International Wine & Liquor, Capital BEST MEXICAN Plaza West, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 205, Jefferson Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson City,1st 573-893-3299 City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 2nd573-659-0643, Place: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant, elespolonrestaurants.com 1707 S. Summit Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-9966, canterburyhill.com 2nd Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573636-6228; 2930 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, BEST PEOPLE 573-638-0232

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1st Place: Sen. Mike Kehoe, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-751-2076, senate.mo.gov 2nd Place: Mayor Carrie Tergin, 320 E. McCarthy St., Jefferson City, 573-634-6303, jeffcitymo.org

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BEST ESTHETICIAN

1st Place: Heather Mortimer, Riversong Spa & Salon, 109 W. 216 Madison St., Jefferson City Ashley St., Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com

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BEST ESTHETICIAN BEST CHIROPRACTOR 573-634-2988 1st Place: Dr. Kevin Wheat, 3121 Emerald Lane, Suite

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216City, Madison St., Jefferson City 1000, Jefferson 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com madisonscafe.com

BEST MILKSHAKE BEST BARTENDER 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City,

BEST SALAD BRANDI KING

573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

BEST BARTENDER

2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1760 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com

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BEST PLACE FOR ICE CREAM

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

JESSE CHESHIRE

2nd Place: YoYums, 122 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573644-7581, yoyums.com

573-644-9999

BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING

215 E. High St., Jefferson City

1st Place: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant, jpfennys.com 1707 S. Summit Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-9966, canterburyhill.com

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1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz

BEST SALAD 573-761-5277

BEST CHIROPRACTOR 2nd Place: Alexandro’ s Restaurant, 2125 Missouri Blvd., nd

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BEST PIZZA BEST DENTIST

2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City,

573-635-2225

573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com

915 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City BEST PIZZA showerschiropractic.com 1st Place: Arris’ Pizza, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com

BEST EYE DOCTOR

1st Place: Dr. James Luetkemeyer, 1705 Christy Dr., No. 101, Jefferson City, 573-635-0115, capitoleyecarelasik.com

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2nd Place: Dr. Sally Bodenhamer, 3238 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-2020

216 Madison St., Jefferson City BEST madisonscafe.com FINANCIAL ADVISER

1st Place: Bert Doerhoff, 1301 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4006, accubiz.net

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2nd2nd Place: Frank Burkhead, 600 E. Capitol Ave., 1, St., Place: Paddy Malone’ s Irish Pub, 700 W.No. Main Jefferson City,City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com Jefferson 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com

BEST INSURANCE AGENT/AGENCY BEST HOT DOG 1st Place: Zesto Drive-In South, 1760 Jefferson St., BEST INSURANCE Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com AGENCY

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BEST ITALIAN BEST ITALIAN

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2nd Place: Brad Hutchison, State Farm Insurance, 3401 W. Truman Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-634-3033, statefarm.com

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BEST 216 INTERIOR Madison St.,DESIGNER Jefferson City

1st Place: Angie Zimmerman, Signature Homes, P.O. Box 105738, Jeffersonmadisonscafe.com City, 573-659-HOME(4663), signaturehomesjc.com 2nd Place: Tina Davis, Designs by Tina, 5101 Sandstone Lane, Jefferson City, 573-821-6814 2nd Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, BEST LAWYER 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com 1st Place: John Landwehr, 231 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-7977, cvdl.net

BEST MEXICAN

2nd Place: Dale Doerhoff, 231 Madison St., Jefferson City, 1st Place: Elcvdl.net Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson 573-635-7977, City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com BEST LOCAL ARTIST

1st Place: Jim Dyke, 116 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7646, cottonstonegallery.com 2nd Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 5732nd Place: Jennifer Neff, Mobile Art Studio, Jefferson W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, City,636-6228; 634-0169,2930 gypsyartstudio@gmail.com, facebook.

573-638-0232 com/gypsyartstudio

BEST LOCAL BAND BEST MILKSHAKE

2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, BEST MECHANIC 1st573-635-0678, Place: Greg Rollins, Rollins Automotive, prisonbrews.com 2004 Idlewood Road, Jefferson City, 573-761-5119 2nd Place: Josh Lehmen, On Site Oil Change & Repair BEST PLACE FOR A POWER LUNCH Shop, 212 Railton Road, Jefferson City, 573-636-0010 1st Place: The Old Brick House Deli, 2421 W. Edgewood Drive,PERSONAL Jefferson City, 573-893-4242, BEST TRAINER

1sttheoldbrickhousedeli.com Place: Nick Baker, Jefferson City Area YMCA, 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9000, jcymca.org 2nd Place: Sarah Harbour, Sam B. Cook Healthplex & BEST PLACE FOR A City, Fitness Center, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson 573-632-5614 POWER LUNCH

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1st Place: Tom Reichart, The Cherry Pistols, BEST PLACEthecherrypistols.com FOR ICE CREAM info@thecherrypistols.com, 1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 2nd573-635-6148, Place: Quentincentraldairy.biz Rice, The Cherry Pistols, info@thecherrypistols.com, thecherrypistols.com 2nd Place: YoYums, 122 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST 644-7581, yoyums.com 1st Place: Meg Gamm, CRMC Radiance Vein Care & Spa, 1432 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-5219,radiancespajc.com BEST PLACE FOR OUTDOOR DINING 1st Place: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant, 2nd Place: Rachel Steinmeier, Wilson’s Yoga Studio, 128 1707 St., S. Summit Drive, Summit, 573-896-9966, Dunklin Jefferson City, Holts 573-230-4128, canterburyhill.com www.StyleSeat.com/RachelSteinmeier

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2nd Place: Catherine Crum, Catherine Crum The Salon & Spa, 3237nd W. Truman Blvd., Suite 200, Jefferson City, 573-893-HAIR(4247), catherinecrumthesalon.com PLAC E

BEST TV PERSONALITY

1st Place: Rod Smith, rsmith@krcg.com, connectmidmissouri.com

573-636-6999

2nd Place: Zach Paul, zpaul@krcg.com, connectmidmissouri.com

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW

KURT KERNS TWO SOLID CAREERS, MUSIC AND ARCHITECTURE, M E R G E W I T H S O M E I N C R E D I B L E R E S U LT S .

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PARE N TS Larry Ru ssell (Doc) Kerns, DDS J udy Kerns

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Owner of a successful architectural firm and former acclaimed musician might seem like polar opposite professions, but to Kurt Kerns, the two are perfectly aligned with his highly intense passions.

V Three Studios, a St. Louis-based architecture firm he started in 2010, speaks to his inner entertainer side with long-term clients, such as Learfield and CBS, both of which take his group coast-to-coast building media and communications facilities. As a former song writer, drummer, guitar and bass player, he spent nearly 10 years during the 90s with a popular St. Louis-based group called Gravity Kills.

“After graduating from Kansas State, I worked in architecture during the day and in the evenings and on weekends continued to write and record music with Doug Firley (JCHS 1987), Matt Dudenhoeffer (JCHS 1986) and Jeff Scheel (JCHS 1982),” Kerns says. “Eventually our band, Gravity Kills, was signed with TVT records in the States and then with Virgin Records worldwide. Our combined record sales sold more than a million copies. We had songs premiere in five motion pictures, performed in sixteen different countries and were featured on MTV. We had a great run and had more fun than should be legally allowed.”

It was the birth of their oldest daughter, however, that helped him and the former Bonnie Blume, his high school sweetheart turned wife, decide it was time to set aside the drumsticks.

“I was given an opportunity to come on board with the Lawrence Group as a principal in charge of media and communications,” Kerns says. “It allowed me to combine architecture and my love of music to build the World Famous KROQ in Los Angeles. I didn’t want to miss the first year of my daughter’s life [traveling with the band]. It was a perfect situation, and I have not looked back.”

In addition to his current day media and communication clients, others include Washington University, Webster University, Southern Illinois University, St. Louis Art Museum and the newly completed National Blues Museum.

“This past December we celebrated our five-year anniversary with a private party for our friends and clients at the National Blues Museum,” Kerns says. “It is a great honor to help tell this amazing story of blues music, truly an American art form, and combine my two loves – music and architecture.”

E D UCATI ON Eas t E lementa ry School Th omas Jef ferson Middle School S imon sen Nint h Gra de C enter Jef ferson City H ig h S chool: 1 987 gra dua te Kan sas S tate Un iversit y : 1 992 gra dua te, Bachelor of Architect ure

Early musical roots took hold during high school when he drummed for a local band, The Trend. As a young, energetic group, they played mostly local parties and dances and were three-time winners of the Battle of the Bands at the Cole County Fair.

“It seems funny now how big of a deal that was for me then [winning the fair award], given all the success of Gravity Kills,” he says. “But learning that kind of tunnel vision allowed me to make it in the music industry. That kind of focus, combined with my natural artistic abilities, is also what led me to become an architect and own a firm that is centered around designing media, education and brewing facilities.”

Although music and art came more naturally for Kerns, regular studies presented some challenges. “I had a hard time in early grade school and later discovered that I was dyslexic,” Kerns says. “It was suggested I take a less rigorous English course, but my mom, being an educator, refused and I read all the course material the evening before class. That extra effort taught me something about working harder and the need for extra

Kurt and Bonnie Kerns with daughters

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW preparation. I also had a hard time staying focused. I am pretty sure I have some form of undiagnosed ADD, but I don’t really care as it has served me well in life.

“I am completely against medicating bright kids who are excited about life,” he says. “Almost every business leader I know has had similar experiences. In the end I was a solid B student. I had a college professor once tell me that A students become teachers and B students end up working for C students because they have all of the social skills. Although this has turned out to be partly true [in my life], it shows there is more to education than just grades and test scores.”

Kerns’ list of role models, not in short supply, include: his father, Larry, a wellknown dentist practicing in Jefferson City for more than 40 years and “never said a bad thing about anyone, ever;” his mother, Judy, an amazing artist, great mentor and cultivator of his artistic side; Charles Jackson, architect who designed his father’s dental office and their family home; Clyde Lear, business owner and lifetime family friend who had hired Kerns to build facilities in seven states; Art Firley, philanthropist and father of one of his best friends and bandmate, Doug Firley; Jim Widner, first boss and owner of Pro Music Shop; Bill Smith, drafting teacher at JCHS who taught him how to work incredibly hard but have an equal amount of fun.

“I give my mother a lot of credit. She was an art teacher in Kansas City before moving to Jefferson City and always had a sketchbook and pencil in front of me from an early age. During my sophomore year of high school, I was awarded the Art Club’s sketch day blue ribbon and Best of Show. My dad was so proud that he framed my pen and ink drawing and hung it in his dental office. It was there until he retired in 2009.”

Today, Kerns lives in a house located in Richmond Heights, a suburb of St. Louis, with Bonnie (also an architect and artist) and their three daughters. The couple

originally purchased the home 20 years ago. “We have renovated every square inch. We took a two-bedroom, onebath house and converted it into a fivebedroom, four-bathroom house. It is the maximum height, width and depth that zoning ordinances allow. Two architects can be dangerous.”

Although he lost both parents and then his sister unexpectedly a few years back, other family remains in Jefferson City including Bonnie’s parents, Joyce and Mark Blume, and he also has business partners here as well.

“The crazy part is most of my clients are childhood friends. We come back for most holidays to spend time with extended family, but I also make it back on a regular basis for business. Currently, I am working with my good friend, Johnny Graham, on his new facility for Revel Catering and Events. We’re also building a new brewery and tasting room for Thirsty Planet in Austin, Texas, where I am a part owner. More than half of the ownership is from Jefferson City including Brian Smittle (JCHS 1987), brewmaster and primary owner; Brian’s parents and sister, the Lear family; and Patrick Gates (JCHS 1988 and vice president for Apple, Inc.) to name a few.”

According to Kerns, most people look at his life and call it: “Exhausting. My guys tell me that I am the biggest distraction in the office. I talk a lot, and like to pick up a guitar when the mood strikes. I also have a drum kit in my office. My work is my fun and my fun is my work. Great design, music, beer. What could be more fun to work on? I believe if you do what you love, the money will come. I take what I do extremely seriously. I just don’t take myself that seriously.”

So how would Kerns like to be remembered? “Ultimately I hope that people say I somehow made their life better through laughter, their career, their business, their connection to music, their love of quality beer or whatever it may be.” JC

Top: Kurt Kerns; Middle: Gravity Kills band Bottom: Kerns with ownership group of Thirsty Planet brewery

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Houser Millard Funeral Home............................ 10

Beth McGeorge/Remax.............................. 8 & 39

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Janome Sewing Center..................................... 82

Burns Optical...................................................... 54

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Jefferson Bank of Missouri................................67

Call & Gentry Law Group.................................. 112

Jefferson City YMCA......................................... 84

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Capital Dentistry for Children............................ 16

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Capital Region............................................ 20 & 77

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Longfellow’s Garden Center.............................. 50

Vandelicht’s Jewelers........................................ 34

Council for Drug Free Youth.............................. 58

Marshall and Co...................................................26

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Martellaro Marble and Granite...........................78

Williams Keepers................................................. 41

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Mid-City Lumber Co..................................33 & 37

Wilson’s Total Fitness-JC..................................70

Designs By Tina, LLC........................................127

Midwest Block & Brick...................................... 40

Woodman Engineering Co................................. 44

Diamond Ridge Dentistry................................. 116

Missouri Dept. of Conservation......................... 13

Xtreme Body & Paint............................................ 5

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Signature Homes................................................ 38 St Mary’s Health Center.....................................26 State Farm Insurance........................................ 90 Stockman Stoneworks INC............................. 106 The Blue Diamond.............................................. 90 The Capital Mall.................................................. 58 US Rents It........................................................... 41

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