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Steps to help prevent Heart Disease TO HELP PROTECT AGAINST HEART DISEASE (and all cardiovascular diseases), you need to make smart choices. Ideally, you would have started eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise when you were in your 20s, and continued those habits. But once you reach your 50s, 60s and beyond, there are some additional steps to take, according to the American Heart Association.

Get smart about the signs. Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke? Not everyone experiences sudden numbness or severe chest pain. In fact, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain and discomfort in the center of the chest that continues for more than a few minutes, or goes away and then returns.

It can feel like unpleasant pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. You may feel discomfort or pain in one or both of your arms, your back, neck, jaw or stomach. You may be short of breath. Other signs can be nausea/vomiting or lightheadedness or breaking out in a cold sweat. It’s important to note that women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, especially shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain, although the most common heart attack symptom for both genders is chest pain or discomfort.

Recommit to eating right. Eating a healthy diet requires effort. It’s easy to grab fast food instead

of preparing a fresh, healthy meal. But if you want to stave off heart disease, it’s important to eat right. That means plenty of fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich whole grains, fish (ideally fish with good fats, such as salmon, at least twice per week), nuts, legumes and seeds, and baked or broiled foods instead of fried. Choose lower-fat dairy items. Eat skinless chicken and the leanest cuts of meat. Cut back on your meat consumption by eating some meatless meals each week. Try a whole grain bean burrito or tofu stir-fry. It’s also important to remember that as you get older, your body needs fewer calories. So cut back your portion sizes, too.

Follow your treatment plan. By this point in your life, it’s likely you’ve been diagnosed with health conditions that increase your risk for heart disease or stroke, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. You can lower your risk by following your doctor’s treatment plan, by taking your medications as directed and making any recommended lifestyle and diet changes.

Following the above recommendations is a good first step to preventing heart disease. Other important measures are not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, getting your lipid profile labs and exercising.

Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels. Quite frankly, a healthy lifestyle is a good investment in living a longer and healthier life.

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editor’s note A bout a year ago we had a vision – to create a dynamic, stylish, upbeat quarterly

magazine for mid-Missourians over age 50. It was no small feat, but in your hands

is our inaugural issue. We scoured other publications, interviewed local readers and hired an expert to better explain the Baby Boomer generation in an effort to provide

news and articles you’ll love.

What did we find out about this generation that starts with those born in 1964? We were

reminded that Baby Boomers are the creative spirits of the 1960s and ‘70s. They now control almost 70 percent of the nation’s wealth. They are abundant, affluent and tech savvy – and they love their food, pets and grandchildren. (Not necessarily in that order.)

What came across loud and clear to us is that genuine human connection is key.

Relationships are, and continue to be, integral parts of your daily living. Therefore, we wanted to inspire you with insightful stories of those making a big difference in the community. On page 22 you’ll find an article on one of the warmest and busiest individuals we know: Nancy Fritsch. She is notorious throughout the medical, running and biking community as an encourager and extraordinary volunteer.

Elsewhere in the pages, you’ll find uplifting articles about some of your favorite topics. We’ll delve into our favorite chefs’ cooking and corner them into admitting what dishes make their mouths water. You’ll laugh as you get a glimpse of former television anchor Teresa Snow’s favorite pets. Orthodontist Scott Robinson has peeked into our lives – literally – for years and we catch up with him for an update on retirement. (Spoiler alert: He’s not slowing down.) And you’ll be charmed and astounded at Lisa Ballenger’s skills as an artist.

We also know that mid-Missouri has become a popular retirement destination for Baby Boomers. One reason why is the remarkable health care in this community. So, the theme of our first issue is health, and we looked for inspiring ways for you to get in shape. We’ve also included pages on superfoods and the health benefits they can bring to our daily diets.

Finally, I’m proud to say that advertisers jumped in quickly with both feet on this vision of a magazine focused on Boomers. Of course, they understand the revenue potential of this audience but they also understood the vision of the magazine and could relate to its renewed focus.

We hope you enjoy this inaugural edition. Thank you for letting us share our vision for this dynamic audience and connecting with us. Happy reading!

staff Chief Executive Officer Carla Leible Founder & Publisher Emeritus Fred Parry Publisher & Managing Editor Melody Garnett Parry Inside Columbia Editor Rebecca French Smith Associate Editor Peg Gill Art Director Tim Flanner Graphic Designers Jenn Smith Megan Schmeling Photo Editor L.G. Patterson Advertising Coordinators Jeff Ausmus Kalie Kramel Marketing Representatives Cathy Atkins Matt Melton Karlie Klimes Kylee Laurine Business Manager Becky James Distribution Associates Steve Leible

Melody Parry

Publisher & Managing Editor Email me at melody@insidecolumbia.net

Contributing Writers Dr. Suman Ahuja Jack Wax Donna Hull Kimberly Blaker Mike Hoeferlin Collin Hoeferlin

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features 40 Keeping Fit

Are you looking for a workout but aren’t sure of the health benefit?

Dr. Ahuja identifies the advantages of five local fun and innovative fitness routines.

67 Changing Course

After a 23-year career in the county, it didn’t take Lisa Ballenger long to start a new business showcasing her artistic talent.

32 Winter Boots

Boom editors pick out cute and comfortable boots. If you have to trudge through rain and snow, here’s how to do it in style.

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But there are no guarantees for any of us. If you ever require some form of long-term care, will you be prepared?

So what is the risk of needing long- term care services? According to the Department of Health & Human Services, about 40% of individuals over age 65 receive some form of paid in-home care, with an average care period lasting less than one year. However, about one-third of the population receives care in a nursing home: Of those individuals, about half stay less than one year, 30% stay between one and three years, and 20% stay longer than five years.

And, unfortunately, this care can be expensive. For example, it costs $97,500 per year, on average, for a private room in a nursing home, according to the 2017 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, an insurance company.

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community

good life

14 Out & About

53 Wellness

19 Who You Should Know

56 Travel

Get smart about superfoods. Adding these foods to a balanced diet can help bring health benefits.

Find out where people are going around town.

Summer road trips are just ahead. Here are suggestions of four places to travel to beat the crowds.

Reacquaint yourself with orthodontist Scott Robinson and read about his favorite way to travel.

22 Making a Difference

Nancy Fritch is changing lives by volunteering in the medical community.

25 Life Enrichment Do you like to garden and grow flowers and vegetables?

Find out what it takes to be a master gardener.

good stuff 29 Book Review

First-time author Kerri Linder offers history of iconic eateries in Columbia.

58 Dining

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Two local celebrity chefs confide in what their favorite dishes are and where they can be found.

Travel Dining

63 Perfect Pet

Get the inside scoop on local celebrity Teresa Snow and her favorite farm pets.

64 Grandkids

Want to make an ordinary day with grandkids spectacular? Get in touch with nature with these hiking activities.

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31 Technology

Digital technology has the potential of improving one’s health. Read how trackers are evolving.

38 Outdoors

Winter eagle watching in Missouri is spectacular. Read tips and the best locations to watch them soar.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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Fun at Confetti Craft Co.

MU alumni spent time with chapter board members at Confetti Craft Co. on Dec. 19, making holiday gifts and learning about the volunteer opportunities with the University of Missouri Alumni Association.

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Ambassadors’ Holiday Mixer

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Heading for the Highways Scott Robinson Keeps Rolling Along

BY JACK WAX • PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

S

everal times

tattoos. He’s low key and laid

years ahead, he says, “I don’t

from riding, easily convinced

each year, Scott

back. Definitely not a fanatic

have big plans, but I’ll prob-

him to hold on to the older one,

Robinson packs

who lives to ride — just a guy

ably take longer motorcycle

which he had for 13 years. “She

enough clothes

who likes to go on several

rides — maybe for two or three

looked at it and then at me and

for a week, kisses

road trips a year. Now, seven

weeks. I’ve already ridden to

said, ‘You don’t want to sell

his wife Cindi goodbye, jumps

years into his retirement, he

Wyoming, Florida, Texas and

that,’ and I didn’t.”

onto his Harley Davidson, then

has hit his pace. Sometimes,

all the points in between.”

heads for the highways that

he likes strolling the streets of

crisscross the country.

Columbia; sometimes, he rides

and a 1976 vintage Vespa scoot-

group is from St. Louis and

Robinson owns two Harleys

Robinson rides with two different sets of friends. One

his bicycle to McBaine; and

er. When he bought his second

consists of another orthodon-

Harley Davidson rider,

sometimes, there’s nothing

Harley about four years ago,

tist, a CPA, a chiropractor and

Robinson, a retired orthodon-

like opening the throttle and

he considered selling his older

a jeweler. The other group of

tist, is neither loud, boastful

gliding down a country road

model. But Cindi, who under-

about 10 friends is from mid-

nor covered with age-faded

on his Harley. Considering the

stands the pleasure he gets

Missouri. Then there are other

Unlike the stereotypical

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groups of friends for other types of trips. There’s a group of golfing buddies who go to Palm Springs each year. There are his friends who travel to MU football games and sometimes hang out together at the Blue Note or other downtown restaurants; friends from his old southwest neighborhood; other orthodontists who are friends; and friends from the charitable and civic organizations he has been involved with over the years. For a guy who tends toward understatement, he has amassed a large network of friends and an even larger network of former

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patients and their families.

I’ve already ridden to Wyoming, Florida, Texas and all the points in between.”

— SCOTT ROBINSON

Thousands of mid-Missourians know him as the orthodontist who worked on their kids’ teeth. Before selling his practice back in 2012, he logged in 26 years as a full-time orthodontist. He still keeps his hands in the business — literally — working about four days each month at Robinson and Ries Orthodontics. His part-time schedule allows him to do what he likes best — teach the staff while treating patients and getting to know them and their 20 BOOM MAGAZINE

families. The arrangement also frees him from the time-consuming responsibilities of

A home goods shop that provides its customers with a mix of beautiful,

running a major orthodontics practice with

useful, eco-friendly, and nostalgic items for their living spaces

more than a dozen employees. “For me, although I miss my work, I don’t miss the actual running of the practice,” he says.

Retirement for Robinson means having the same interests that he had in the past but now doing more of what he wants and less of what he doesn’t. It also means more time with friends and family. He and Cindi have two grown sons who live in Columbia, plus a two-year-old granddaughter, Ruby, and a 12-year-old grandson, Preston.

A young retiree, Robinson is only 62 years old. Although he grew up in a small town in Illinois, some of the friendships he has made in Columbia go back for decades.

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excited about anything. That’s who he is,” King said. When asked whether there are other activities he enjoys doing with Robinson, King laughs and answers. “Every now and then you can take a few bucks from him at a poker game, which is kind of fun.”

When not with a group of friends, Robinson’s activities include yard work, taking walks or bike rides or catching up on his reading. Although he and Cindi have grandparent time with Ruby at least once a week, Robinson also enjoys regularly spending time with other children. As a volunteer at West Boulevard Elementary School, most weeks he puts in an hour of one-on-one

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“It’s interesting the way your time fills up,” he muses. Then, describing one of the gentle pleasures of being retired, he adds, “You have more time to do things, and you spread it out a little more.”

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An Educator at Heart Nancy Fritsch Encourages Fellow Cancer Patients

BY MIKE HOEFERLIN • PHOTO BY L.G. PATTERSON

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etaphori-

notes of encouragement.” Her

going to STEP lectures and

cally, Nancy

positive approach is greatly

activities for 14 years.

Fritsch hit

appreciated. After each session

the ground

she goes to the chapel and

of my life,” Fritsch says. After

running in

prays for her patients.

28 years at Parkade Elementary

Columbia running in 1965 and

As a cancer survivor herself,

“I’ve been an educator most

and seven years in the Parents

she’s not stopped since. In fact,

she believes she became a

as Teachers program, she retired

she still runs every morning.

better volunteer because she

from Columbia Public Schools at

“Exercise is a big part of my life,”

knew exactly what the patients

the age of 62. She continued her

she states. “I’ve been running

were enduring. While her

impact on children by volunteer-

for 50 years and I’ve been in the

cancer is in remission, she has

ing at Russell Elementary Blvd.

Columbia Track Club seemingly

a profound appreciation, com-

for 10 years and at Columbia

forever.” She has run in almost

passion and empathy for what

Catholic for decades.

200 5k and 10k runs.

it’s like to deal with cancer. “If

Nancy and Fred are huge MU

you haven’t been through it

athletics fans. “We particularly

sador at Boone Hospital Center

you really can’t see the whole

love [MU] women’s basketball

and she volunteers at Missouri

picture [but] you know how

and we rarely miss a home

Cancer Associates. “I fill water

it [cancer] affects everything

game,“ she proclaims. She is a

cups, provide warm blankets

and everyone in your family

voracious reader who regu-

and, more importantly,” she

… so, I’ve ‘walked the walk’

larly rides her stationary bicycle

says, “I just visit with the

and I know what they’re going

while reading lengthy novels

patients and sometimes write

through,” she says.

and short stories. “You can’t

Fritsch is a volunteer ambas-

As a cancer survivor herself, she believes she became a better volunteer because she knew exactly what the patients were enduring.

Fritsch also mentors first-

Fritsch volunteers at Boone Hospital, Missouri Cancer Associates and with first-year medical students.

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quit. You have to have a plan for

year MU medical students

when you retire,” she says. “I’m

through the Heyssel Senior

just not ready to stop. There is a

Teacher Educator Partner-

personal joy in volunteering.”

ship, or STEP program.

Fritsch and her husband of

Freelance writer Mike

55-years, Fred, have been

Hoeferlin has two journalism

meeting with students and

degrees from MU

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Green Thumbs

Master Gardeners Share Knowledge with Community

BY JACK WAX

E

ven people whose

ing a certified master gardener,

the coming year to local master

flowers and helping others

thumbs are

individuals must first complete

gardener service projects.

become successful garden-

only the palest

an in-depth Extension course

Students who want the training

ers. “There’s also the benefit

shade of green

developed by the University

without the commitment can

that comes from working with

are welcome to

of Missouri. An online version

take the online course for an

folks who share the same

become master gardeners. “If

of the course is offered twice

additional fee.

interest,” says Shannon.

you like to garden and to grow

a year; in Boone County, the

But there’s more to being a

Charles Paxton appreciates

vegetables and flowers, then you

on-site training is usually of-

master gardener than growing

the social side of being a mas-

are qualified to become a master

fered in the fall or spring. Both

bumper crops of vegetables or

ter gardener. When he retired

gardener,” says Kent Shannon,

courses cover the same mate-

from working at MU about

MU Extension agricultural engi-

rial and include 14 sessions

four years ago, he knew that

neer and coordinator of Boone

each. Topics range from basic

he wanted to continue his life-

County’s Heart of Missouri

botany principles to landscap-

long interest in horticulture.

Master Gardener chapter.

ing techniques, and from

He became a master gardener

It also takes a commitment

dealing with plant pests and

and is currently the president

to learn more about plants and

diseases to determining the

of the Heart of Missouri

gardening as well as a willing-

right plant for the right loca-

ness to share that knowledge

tion. By the end of the course,

with others. “From a knowledge

students are able to take the

standpoint, people who become

best practices determined by

master gardeners gain more hor-

university-level research-

ticultural knowledge, and then

ers and apply them

— and this goes directly to the

in their own and

purpose of the program — they

others’ gardens.

take that knowledge and extend

This translates into

it out to the community through

more beautiful to-

volunteer projects,” he says.

matoes, a healthier

Since 1984, when Missouri

environment and

started its first master gardener

more connections

program, local chapters have

between neighbors and

sprouted throughout the state.

others in the community.

By the latest count, there are 56

The cost for more than

chapters, comprised of nearly

three months of training

5,000 active master gardeners.

is about $150, but there’s a

Shannon stresses that learn-

catch. Students must agree that

ing comes first, then comes par-

in return for the bargain-priced

ticipation in chapter projects in

instruction, they will donate at

the community. Before becom-

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Master Gardener chapter. “It’s

are the butterfly house and

always fun to be with people

demonstration gardens at

who have similar interests, and

Jefferson Farm and Garden.

I enjoy gardening with them,”

The butterfly house is a teaching

he says. “It becomes as much a

tool that adults and children

social organization as anything

find fascinating. “It’s a mini-

you get involved with.”

version of what you’d see at a

Master gardener chapters

botanic garden,” says Shannon.

meet each month and typically

“It shows the habitat caterpillars

include time for socializing,

need and how butterflies

planning projects and learning

develop and reproduce.”

from local experts. The Heart

To learn more about becom-

of Missouri chapter’s main

ing a master gardener, go to

community projects this year

www.mg.Missouri.edu.

WHAT MASTER GARDENER S DO IN MISSOURI

C ontinue learning about plants and the environment at regularly scheduled meetings Teach others to garden Answer gardening questions at community events Hold plant sales Judge produce and f lowers at the State Fair in Sedalia Maintain f lower beds throughout the community Serve as tour guides at botanical gardens Speak to community groups about growing successful gardens Write gardening columns in local newsletters Present programs about the environment C onduct advanced gardening education seminars for the public.

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BOOK REVIEW

GOOD STUFF

Devouring History

Linder’s Book Explores City’s Culinary Heritage

BY COLLIN HOEFERLIN

F

rom its frontier

a book before, after some

Columbia’s history. “I was

college students.” During the

days as a stop on

serious contemplation, Linder

also surprised by how many

Depression, hungry students

the Boonslick Trail

sold her company to one of

diners there used to be down-

could grab their meals on

to the thriving

her tour guides and his wife to

town due to the lack of dining

credit at the café.

Midwestern college

focus her full-time efforts on

services offered by the [city’s]

writing this book.

universities in the past. I had

hopes readers will better

also never heard of the Ever

understand, “… how much it

Eat Café and enjoyed learning

meant or means to the owners

town it is today, Columbia’s history has been influenced by food

According to Linder, it took

since the very beginning. In her

about six months of preparato-

new book, “Iconic Restaurants of

ry work and four months of “re-

Columbia, Missouri,” Columbia

ally getting into it” to complete

native Kerri Linder explores and

the writing process from start

examines how local restaurants

to finish. One of the largest

have influenced and reflected

challenges posed in writing a

the city’s growth over the last

book of this nature was track-

two centuries.

ing down historical records up

A lifelong, third-generation

Linder’s book highlights restaurants like Ever Eat Cafe’.

to two centuries-old for some of

Columbian, Linder graduated

the older restaurants discussed

from the University of Mis-

in the book. To this end, Linder

souri in 1990. After working

credits the Boone County

in corporate accounting for

Historical Society, the State

a number of years, Linder

Historical Society of Missouri,

combined her love of local

as well as the Gentry family

cultural history and food by

(one of the city’s “founding”

founding Columbia Culinary

families), with being especially

Tours in 2014. This new ven-

helpful in helping her piece

ture allowed Linder to share

together much of city’s early

her passions and knowledge

restaurant history.

with others, making quite an

In writing the book, Linder

As a lifelong Columbian,

impact on the Columbia food

Linder found researching

scene in the process.

this book to be illuminating

After seeing the success of

and informative. “First off,

Columbia Culinary Tours, The

learning more about Colonel

History Press of Charleston,

Richard Gentry and the busi-

South Carolina, approached

ness that was conducted at his

Linder about writing the

tavern,” Linder replies when

about how [owners] Ralph

of these restaurants to be a part

Columbia edition of their

asked what she learned about

and his mother, Bessie Morris,

of the local community … It’s

Iconic Restaurants series.

the role various restaurants

took pride in their café being

not just a business to them, it’s

Despite never having written

have played in shaping

a ‘home away from home’ for

more like a family.”

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TECHNOLOGY

GOOD STUFF

Digital Fitness

Trackers Are Now Built Into Shoes and Gloves

BY DR. SUMAN AHUJA

W

ith the

Smart Shoes: Now sneak-

Bonus: you never have to

of utilizing the power of the in-

rise of

ers can work more for us than

charge these smart shoes —

ternet to fuel this ever-growing

social

merely protecting our feet during

ever — for the lifetime of the

field. While these trackers are a

media,

that run or weight lifting session.

shoes. These shoes may help

good motivational addition to

our

TRAQ, Alegria’s first smart shoe,

when counting steps or getting

anyone’s fitness routine, they

lives have been taken over

has a built-in pedometer. It

cardio in for the week.

may not always be able to pro-

by all things digital and that

also comes with a personalized

Heart Tracker Glove:

vide you personalized results

includes how we choose to

app that can allow users to stay

Tracking the health of one’s

if you have health disorders

practice health and fitness. At

abreast all things fitness and

heart is now the new trend

that may need individual-

this point, many have heard of,

connect with others in the digital.

in the realm of digital fitness

ized care. Therefore, the most

or perhaps own, some version

The basic concept of these sneak-

trends. A recent tech start-up

advanced digital equipment is

of a fitness app — whether it’s

ers is that they are designed with

released a heart tracker that

no match for the personalized

on phones, watches or track-

built-in pedometers allowing the

looks like a glove and can be

care you may receive from your

ers that can be brought along

owner to accurately count every

worn on one’s finger to detect

respective health profession-

on a hike or run. While the

step, thanks to the smart Q-Chip

any heart abnormalities, espe-

als. However, digital fitness

possibilities within the world

embedded right in the shoe.

cially as it relates to fitness.

can offer a sense of motivation,

of digital fitness may be in its

These shoes are not just made

Pioneers in the world of

reliance and accountability that

infancy, it appears that the

for running, they can be worn for

health and fitness are using this

might serve you well on hitting

possibilities are unlimited.

fitness and leisure activities.

digital age to create new ways

your fitness goals.

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winter boots Cute and Comfortable Boots to Wear All Day

By Melody Parry and Diahann Bieser • Photos by L.G. Patterson

A

re you looking for a pair of boots to carry you through winter and the rainy season? Look no further than the following pages where

model Scottie Rawlings shows off boots that are both warm and cute. You’ll find boots that are stylish, yet can keep out the cold snow and rain that is yet to come. Let’s face it, the weather in Columbia is temperamental. If you have to trudge through snow and rain, you might as well do it in style.

But, you’d better hurry. Shoes may be on sale, so quantities are limited.

Of course, we wouldn’t send you out to the cold and rain without a few accessories. These handbags, umbrellas, jackets and ponchos will actually make you excited to brave the bad weather.

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American Shoe $168

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Dillard’s $229 Half United leather handbag.

American Shoe $170 Toms Lacy forged iron suede boots.

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Dillard’s $99 Sorel Joan of Arctic Wedge II boots.

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GOOD STUFF

OUTDOORS

Devouring History

Three Great Local Sites to View Clusters of Bald Eagles

BY JACK WAX

D

on’t let frigid

but you’ve got to know where

tions it’s possible to spot a lone

the Mississippi on Mo. Route

weather stand

to look. “Usually in wintertime,

eagle soaring high overhead

79, eagles are attracted to the

between you

Missouri has anywhere from

or diving with outstretched

churning fish-filled waters

and the chance

1,500 to 3,000 eagles in the

talons toward unsuspecting

below Lock and Dam 24. Stop

to see one of

state,” says Janet Haslerig, an

prey, eagle watchers will just as

at the Clarksville Visitor Center

nature’s most awe-inspiring

avian ecologist for the Missouri

likely see clusters of the fierce

at the north end of town and

creatures – the bald eagle.

Department of Conservation.

predators. “In the wintertime,

look toward Lock and Dam 24,

When rivers and lakes start

“There are quite a few hot spots

bald eagles congregate,” says

a favorite spot for hungry bald

freezing in Alaska, Canada and

for viewing eagles,” she adds.

Haslerig. “You might see

eagles. The quickest way to the

the northern states, migrating

On its website, the Conserva-

groups of five or up to 100 or

eagle lookout at the Eagle Bluff

bald eagles head to Missouri’s

tion Department lists many

so,” she says.

Conservation Area on Route K,

open waters. So, fill your ther-

different locations frequented

mos with coffee or hot choco-

by eagles, including three

search for bald eagles takes

is to follow Old Plank Road,

late, grab a pair of binoculars or

within easy driving distance of

a minimum of effort. The

parking at Providence Point.

a camera with a long-distance

mid-Missourians: Bagnell Dam,

Conservation Access is just

The eagle lookout is a mile walk

lens, and head outdoors.

Clarksville and the Eagle Bluff

300 yards downstream from

north of the Providence Point

Conservation Area in Columbia.

the dam, located off Hwy. 54.

access, just off the Katy Trail.

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Although at any of these loca-

At Bagnell Dam, the

At Clarksville, which overlooks

at the south edge of Columbia,

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eagles are easy to identify. The only confusing thing is that they aren’t bald at all. The term comes from old English and means white. “The adult bald eagle at age four or five gets the white tail and white head that no other similar bird has,” says Haslerig.

Before they mature, bald eagles can be mistaken for golden eagles, but that’s not much of a problem for experienced birdwatchers: golden eagles are very rare migrants in Missouri, Haslerig says.

To make it even easier to spot bald eagles, the Conservation Department as well as other organizations sponsor Eagle Days in December and January at a variety of locations. At these events, children and adults can see the birds up close and learn about them from experts. In February and March, there are still plenty of migrating bald eagles in Missouri. Even in the summer, Missouri’s resident population of bald eagles can be seen hunting for fish or swooping down along the sides of highways for a bite of carrion.

“Missouri has 440 active bald eagle nests,” says Haslerig. She recently started Eagle Watch, a program that relies on volunteers to keep an eye on these nests and for finding more. Like everything else about bald eagles, their nests are impressive and hard to miss. Built high in the crowns of

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trees, they are typically 4 to 5 feet wide and several feet high. Eagles build or refurbish their nests in November and December; in January and February, the male and female take turns sitting on their eggs; and in February and March, their eggs – usually one to three per nest -- are hatching.

Haslerig has two precautions that eagle watchers should keep in mind: “At Eagle Days events and during other winter watching, definitely dress for the cold weather, and during the breeding season, we ask people not to disturb the nesting

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By Dr. Suman Ahuja Photos by L.G. Patterson

E

xercising is the most essential component of the health and wellness lifestyle. In

addition to losing weight, regular exercise can help treat and prevent symptoms of memory loss, mood swings, depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

Exercise also can prevent bone disorders, Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and cancers. So, why are so many people afraid of exercising? While the physical and neurological benefits of exercise are clearly undeniable, the cost, effort, commitment and other factors such as life can get in the way.

Here are just few of the endless workout opportunities offered around Columbia. If you like having a support system and an accountability factor, consider group fitness classes.

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WIlson’s Fitness

AERIAL YOGA The mention of yoga scares most people away because of the fear of lack of flexibility. Well, the idea of twisting one’s joints

AQUA CORE If you struggle with aches and pains coupled with the inability to work your core either due to lack of flexibility, bone

to look like a noodle is definitely not for the faint of heart. However,

disorders, low back pain or sheer fear of abdominal crunches, look

don’t allow media driven images of yoga to repel you from this

no further than the locally offered aqua core workout. As the name

mind calming and toning exercise routine. Aerial yoga can be per-

suggests, the exercise is conducted in a pool and therefore, being in

formed by anyone and at any level; meaning, you need not have the

the water allows the body to be relaxed and feel supported. Work-

flexibility or the core strength to start as a beginner and work your

outs in the pool can reduce the risk for injuries — it is especially

way up. Aerial yoga will allow you to use colorful fabrics hammocks

good for the heart, bones and joints. Fighting the battle of the bulge

as a way to achieve the flexibility and strength you may desire. Who

couldn’t get any easier! Working the midsection in the pool can

knew, being suspended in the air would offer the body relaxation

result in lower risk for Type 2 diabetes, improv blood pressure, and

benefits after all? Did you know that aerial yoga can relieve spine

thus lower risk for heart diseases as well. So, don’t wait until sum-

issues and improve alignment? Similarly, it can enhance mental

mer and take a splash and work that core!

focus and enhance memory.

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Open Studio Pilates

WEIGHTLIFTING This activity is the most effective way of strengthening your bones at any age, preventing risk for hip fractures, improving

KICKBOXING As the name suggests, this is one of those groups of exercises that can raise your heart rate and provide you all the benefits

memory and flexibility. Above all, as long as you can lift weights

of cardio. Kickboxing offers you the benefits of a good run, which is

two-to-three times a week, count on your body’s metabolism switch

lowering your blood pressure, cholesterol and improving blood sugars,

to be fired up. Did you know that your metabolism is in overdrive

and improves muscle definition you may earn from weight lifting. This

for almost 24 hours after your last weight lifting session? What

exercise leans and tones the entire body while allowing you to kick and

does this mean? Your body becomes a fat burning machine and

punch the day’s stressors out of your system. Neurologically speaking,

revs up energy levels. Therefore, you store less fat and burn it

this exercise can help improve focus, build strength, flexibility and

faster while the body performs your daily activities. Weightligting

endurance. Melt the body’s fat and gain some muscle mass by punch-

improves memory and cordination. It can help you sleep better.

ing a bag twice a week.

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PILATES If you are looking to strengthen your core and lose weight in the midsection, look no further than your local Pilates studio. The progressive movements in the Pilates class may look like a few simple stretching routines, but don’t let that fool you. These movements are essentially allowing you to stretch your spine, improve posture, and save you that visit to the chiropractor over time. Many times, I find that when my patients are obese and/or overweight, the body posture overcompensates, meaning, the alignment and balance between the right and left side of the body and the upper and lower half may become disproportionate. This lack of balance can lead to persistent low back pain, migraines, gait disorders and bone disorders. Moreover, in those with a larger mid-section, their pelvis may tilt to accommodate for the growing abdomen, leading to need for back and shoulder surgeries. If any of this sounds familiar, attending a few sessions of Pilates may help improve posture, lose abdominal fat and decompress the spine.

Wilson’s Fitness

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If you haven’t already incorporated hanging bands into your exercise, let me motivate you to do so.

Developed by a Navy Seal to encourage his troops to remain active despite lack of fancy exercise equipment, these bands teach you to rely on your body weight to gain the desired outcomes, be it weight loss, muscle gain or enhanced flexibility. These bands might be a welcome change from the traditional weight lifting approach. Just two bands can help you achieve cardio strength and endurance in addition to resistance training benefits.

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Jackie White Columbia Post Acute

A SELF-DESCRIBED “PEOPLE PERSON,” JACKIE White feels that nursing is a job where you can make a difference.

“I think it is great that as a nurse you have the chance to leave a positive mark on someone’s life almost daily,” she says. “Being there for someone when they need you most is a great feeling.”

White has been a registered nurse for 17 years, and a licensed nursing home administrator for four. She says Columbia Post Acute is a state-of-the-art rehab to home facility, dedicated to providing the care that people need to recover after a major illness or surgery. Its goal is “to send you home stronger.”

She says Columbia Post Acute is not your typical skilled nursing facility, and that its modern, stylish interior, stateof-the-art therapy gym and private rooms and baths make patients feel at home. Unlike other facilities, it does not offer long-term care. “We know our patients would rather be home, so that is our goal,” White says.

According to White, Columbia Post Acute offers a dynamic approach to skilled nursing and rehab services.

The staff is committed to providing the best quality of care through a multi-disciplinary team approach.

She says the healthcare field is constantly changing, and that patients and families find themselves caught in the middle. “New terms like preferred providers, bundle payments, managed care and Medicare can be hard to understand. We are here to help answer your questions and assist with decision making. We are here for you. Your goal to return home is our goal,” she says.

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WELLNESS

GOOD LIFE

Superfood RX

Now’s the Time to Add These Important Foods to Your Diet

BY DR. SUMAN AHUJA

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TYPICALLY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH ARE IMPORTANT months for keeping up with New Year’s resolutions, including losing weight, beating sugar cravings, fighting Type 2 diabetes or ensuring a strong heart. To help with these goals, on the next page are five foods with superfood qualities that are commonly found in refrigerators or pantries.

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GOOD LIFE

WELLNESS

BLUEBERRIES This fruit tops every superfood list worldwide — and for good reason. The blue/purple color of blueberries comes from an antioxidant called anthocynanin that not only helps fight free radicals that cause cancers but also helps with weight loss and management. In fact, blueberries are called superfoods because of their effect on brain cells and memory preserving properties. A study published in the Journal of Circulation showed that consumption of blueberries can prevent heart diseases in women, which is the number one cause of premature morbidity and mortality in women.

WALNUTS If improving cholesterol, losing weight and preventing certain cancers is a priority, then look no further than walnuts.

Rightfully classified as superfoods because of its high alpha linolenic acid, or ALA content, a plant-derived Omega-3 fatty acid source known for its fierce heart disease fighting properties. Studies have shown just one serving of walnuts each day can reduce that bad or LDL-cholesterol, while at the same time helping people lose weight.

CANTALOUPE The phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” couldn’t be more true than when it comes to this tough-looking fruit. While the outer appearance of this melon may not seem very appealing, the inside flesh is nothing short of a nutritional powerhouse. If achieving glowing, blemish-free skin with diminished pores is a priority this year, then be sure to consume this skin superfood-RX in your daily diet.

AVOCADO The pharmaceutical-like qualities of avocados is enough to dub this fruit as the superfood of all superfoods. From good fats to diabetes, blood pressure fighting properties, prevention of heart disease and improving fertility, the list of avocado’s health and medicinal benefits are countless. Adding just one serving of avocado to the daily diet can help curb sugar cravings, reduce blood pressure and stop plaques from blocking the arteries.

PEACHES Peaches are often referred to as “brain food.” The potassium, vitamin C and beta carotene content of peaches not only makes this superfood fight cancers (especially breast and prostate cancers), but also the nutrients allow for optimal digestion and improve cognitive health.

You don’t need to break the bank to find the next miracle pill, just consume these superfoods in your daily diet. Maintaining a healthy diet this time of the year can be difficult, but adding these superfoods to your diet can help curb cravings, lose weight and stay on track with those healthy resolutions through the end of the year.

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DR. SUMAN AHUJA completed her education at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and at Texas Tech.

She has a a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition.

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Organizing Your Outing Summer Road Trip Ideas to Beat the Crowds

BY DONNA HULL

AS THE WEATHER GETS WARMER, it’s time to start planning for summer road trip ideas. My husband, Alan, and I usually avoid summer road trips unless they’re off-the-beaten-path. We’re not fans of busy, crowded roads or the safety issues they present. Unfortunately, Boomers who are still working don’t have the luxury of traveling in the off-season. Or perhaps you’re a traveler who would like to take the grandkids on an RV road trip while they’re on summer vacation from school. If a summer road trip is on your itinerary, try these ideas for beating the crowds.

Needles section of Canyonlands National Park

Needles section of Canyonlands National Park

Pacific Coast Highway north from Jenner to Mendocino

If you’ve visited Arches National Park near Moab, then you know

For a California coastal drive that’s less crowded than Big Sur, drive

how crowded the park gets. But if you’re willing to drive a bit, the

the section of the Pacific Coast Highway from Jenner to Mendocino.

needles section of Canyonlands National Park will greet you with big

Although you’ll still find traffic, appreciating the incredible ocean

views and very few people.

views at pullouts won’t be as hectic. And Mendocino makes a fun two

On the drive south from Moab, stop at Wilson’s Arch before continuing on. After turning on Hwy. 211, take your time on the 35-

or three-day stop for hiking, exploring and delicious dining.

mile drive to the needles overlook. The mesas and canyons that you

North rim of the Grand Canyon

see once comprised a ranch that was larger than the state of Rhode

Any summer road trip to Grand Canyon National Park includes

Island. This is a great spot for a sunset Canyonlands photo shoot.

crowds. Those willing to drive the extra miles to the north rim will

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New Mexico backroads A drive along New Mexico’s western border with Arizona will introduce you to a New Mexico backroads adventure that includes two off-the-beaten-path national monuments.

At El Morro, you’ll discover ancient petroglyphs and graffiti from early explorers carved into stone. And if it’s not too hot to climb the Mesa Cliff Trail, continue your journey for a glimpse of an ancient pueblo. The volcanic landscape of El Malpais National Monument is just 25 miles west of El Morro. Enjoy the hiking and scenic views but bring along plenty of water on this summer road trip.

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GOOD LIFE

DINING

Chef ’s Choice Determining the Favorite Dishes of Local Chefs

BY MELODY PARRY • PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

WHEN YOU GO OUT TO A RESTAURANT, there’s an assortment of delicious dishes to try. But what do the chefs consider their personal favorite creations? Chefs Jeff Guinn with The Broadway hotel and Ben Parks with the Barred Owl Butcher & Table share their beloved dishes and the secrets to the success of the dish.

Jeff Guinn VICE PRESIDENT OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE, CHESTERFIELD HOTELS Food & beverage director and executive chef, The Broadway DoubleTree Guinn’s favored dish is osso buco

working harmoniously together

with creamy gorgonzola polenta-

in each bite,” Guinn says.

potato gnocchi and roasted

The secret to this dish is the

vegetables. This is his spin on the

veal shank — it’s important to

classic Italian dish and is loosely

get a good sear and color and

derived from his mother’s pot

then braise it slow and low with

roast with corn, potatoes, gravy

proper vegetables. “We don’t

and roasted vegetables. “It’s

rush it, tender takes time,” Guinn

reminiscence of the ultimate in

says. “And don’t overmix gnoc-

comfort food and Sunday family

chi! Keep it light and fluffy.”

dinners. It brings the full spec-

A version of Guinn’s dish can

trum of flavors and textures all

be found in the 11Eleven menu.

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“

We don’t rush it, tender takes time...”

— JEFF GUINN

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GOOD LIFE

DINING

Ben Parks CHEF/OWNER OF BARRED OWL BUTCHER & TABLE Chef Park’s favorite dish is

Owl are as good as any I’ve

Parks says. “We start it with

high on the list as one of the

the albondigas, which he

had,” he says.

our sobrasada, which is a

best items they serve at the

What’s the secret to making

spreadable salami with tons of

Barred Owl as well.

the dish special? “The quality

Spanish smoked paprika.” The

of the meat is the foundation

dish is served with crostades

changes constantly, the albon-

for meatballs and red sauce

of the dish but our sauce is

of the restaurant’s baguette.

digas can typically be found

and I think ours at the Barred

what takes it over the top,”

Parks believes their bread is

on the lunch menu.

describes as meatballs with a Spanish flavor to them.

“I’ve always been a sucker

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I’ve always been a sucker for meatballs and red sauce...”

— BEN PARKS

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A Real Goat-Getter Where Teresa Snow Leads, Her Herd Will Follow

BY MELODY PARRY • PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON

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magine going to get the mail followed by dozens of goats, a Chicuahua and perhaps a Bordie Collie. Teresa Snow, former news anchor and reporter for KRCG TV and KMIZ TV, leads the herd down the long driveway and to the mailbox.

Snow, her husband, Ben Voeller, and four children have 28

goats, but that number will double when the goats start having kids mid-summer. The Boer goats, which are used for meat instead of milk, are useful in cleaning brush and weeds around their farm. “We

sell the kids when they are about five months old and 60 pounds at the Mexico Livestock Auction,” Snow says.

In addition to the goats, Snow’s pets include Dana, a long-hair Chihauha. The farm is home to Lucy, a Border Collie; Nichols, an indoor cat; Tiggy, an indoor/outdoor cat; Shampoo, a barn cat; two horses Topper and Squirt; and 100 cows.

Snow is the executive director of strategic communications at MU Health Care. She enjoys yoga, dance and walks down the driveway with her pets.

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GOOD LIFE

GRANDKIDS

Discovering Nature Hiking: A Hands-on Experience With Grandkids

BY KIMBERLY BLAKER

tree, a Monarch butterfly,

a small prize just off the trail

deer tracks or a close-up of a

under a bush or pile of leaves,

nibbling squirrel. When you

mark the location on your map

get home, print out the best

and let the journey begin.

photos, then create a nature scrapbook.

Tree tales

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hat better way to spend quality time with your grandkids and get in touch with nature than a fresh, invigorating walk in the woods, along a river, or on the trail? What’s more, family hikes make for fun learning opportu-

nities for grandkids and grandparents alike. So, try some of these hiking activities with your youngsters.

Creepy crawly things Scouting for insects is an all-time favorite among kids,

These giants of nature are not

and the variety of creepy

only intriguing because of their

crawly creatures in the woods

sometimes-massive size but

is remarkable. Carry an insect

also because of the variety and

book, clear container, tweezers

history behind them. Bor-

and a magnifying glass for close

row books on trees from the

examination of insects’ fasci-

library that describe the unique

nating features. Bring a journal

features of trees and that offer

and track the types of insects

history on them. Use clues such

you find. Read about insects’

as the shape of the tree’s leaves,

defense behaviors and char-

the texture of its bark and even

acteristics such as colors that

its size to determine the kind

indicate danger to predators.

of tree.

Which way do we go?

Plant life — old and new Discover with your grandkids

Roam the countryside and

the fantastic diversity of plant

teach your grandchildren direc-

life. Before you head out,

tional skills such as how to read

review some books on plants

a map and use a compass or the

to spark your grandchildren’s

sun to determine direction. Be-

interest. On each hiking trip,

fore setting out, choose a trail

choose a different trail or area

and a magnifying glass for viewing the colors, layers and details. As you

system that provides maps, or

and see what plants grow in

identify stones and minerals, discuss their uses and other neat facts.

make up your own. Take a trail

certain types of soil, climates,

that branches off several times,

and in each season. As you

allowing for plenty of skill-

inspect plants, look for their

Capture nature’s splendor. Hiking trails provide plenty of photo

building opportunities. For

seeds, and notice the varia-

opportunities, and kids will love snapping the shots. Discuss in

even more fun, turn the excur-

tions. Talk about how seeds

advance what each of you wants to photograph such as a huge oak

sion into a treasure hunt. Hide

travel by blowing in the wind or

A stone is a stone is a … mineral?

Go on an excursion to learn about rocks and minerals. Before you go, learn which rocks and minerals are abundant in the area, and have each family member choose several to scout for. Take along a small plastic container with dividers, a descriptive rock and mineral guide,

Photo adventure

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TREKKIN’ TIPS FOR TYKES When hiking with grandchildren, keep these suggestions in mind.

• Allow small legs plenty of time for breaks and making the journey and know yours and your grandchild’s limitations.

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Lisa Ballenger Paints Full Time After 27-Year Career

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BY JACK WAX • PHOTOS BY L.G. PATTERSON isa Ballenger has a style that’s all her own. It’s a

As she turns 56, Ballenger finally

style that can be traced on the canvases she paints,

has the time she needs to devote to

and through the life she leads. She casually calls her

her artwork. She capped her 27-year

painting style Isa Oy style. As for the way she ap-

career in the Boone County Recorder of

proaches life, that’s a blend of faith, optimism and a

Deeds office by running in two elections for the top position in

can-do spirit. Whether it’s in her paintings or in the canvas of her

that office. Although she didn’t win the elections, she entered a

life, her style is bright, enthusiastic and colorful.

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had before. She shrugs off

semi-retired, I have come full

the losses and doesn’t waste

circle, and can do what makes

time looking back. “I have no

me happy,” she says.

regrets about running,” she says. “Life goes on.”

Ballenger lives with her hus-

Ballenger speaks with a crisp, friendly tone. She is cordial and neighborly, self-

band, Gary, on 25 acres next

possessed but not self-impor-

to her in-law’s farm in eastern

tant. It’s obvious she considers

Boone County. She spends

herself an artist with a small

most days in her home studio,

a, not an Artiste. “She’s so

usually working on commis-

natural about her art,” says

sioned paintings or on plans

her daughter Schutte. “It’s

for Isa Oy 360 Art Designs

something I’ve always known

LLC. That’s the business that

my mom to do.”

she and her oldest daugh-

For as long as she can

ter, Holli Schutte, started

remember, Ballenger has been

a few years ago to sell their

interested in art. “I started

artwork. Although the name

drawing as soon as I could

of her business sounds like a

hold a crayon. I’d get in trou-

Japanese phrase, it’s about as

ble at school for doodling,” she

midwestern as they come.

says. Her formal art training

Ballenger, who was raised

ended when she graduated

in northwest Missouri on a

high school. Since then, she’s

farm near Bethany, explains,

been self-taught, honing her

“I have three brothers and

skills whenever she had a free

a sister and they couldn’t

moment. “I really believe that

Wal-Mart in the early ‘80s,

gallery. Ballenger chooses

pronounce my given name,

you only get better at art if you

she eventually became the

subjects for her painting that

Louisa Joy, so it got shortened

do more of it. When you’re

advertising coordinator for all

appeal to her sense of beauty

to Lisa. When I was little and

working full time and raising

the Columbia markets. “Be-

and reflect different aspects

starting to talk, I had a speech

your family, you don’t have

cause of my artistic ability, I

of her personality. The Isa

impediment and left off the

time for painting. It’s really

could lay out advertising grids

Oy style is eclectic: A hum-

and draw whatever images I

ming bird she’s painted has

needed,” she says.

a fine art look that resembles

“

‘I knew Sam Walton personally. He’d say, ‘You can be whatever you want to be, but you have to decide what you will be happy with.’”

— LISA BALLENGER

first letters of words, so, my

just in the last couple of years

name became Isa Oy. To this

that I’ve picked up the brushes

day, everyone on my side of

again,” she says.

It was at Wal-Mart that she

paintings that could found in

met someone whose way of

any art museum. A whimsical

thinking about business and

painting of a pig and flowers

personal achievement would

would make a cheerful greet-

impact the rest of her life. “I

ing card. A starfish on a beach

knew Sam Walton personally,”

has the feel of a wall hanging,

she says. “He’d say, ‘You can

perfect for a vacation house.

be whatever you want to be,

An old barn with a horse in

but you have to decide what

front has the feel of a nostalgic

you will be happy with.’”

memory.

Ballenger is happy with

“Mom’s able to capture the

her art. “It’s soothing to me,”

presence of what she’s trying

she says. And she’s happy

to paint,” Schutte says, who

and interest in art stopped

sharing her art, whether it’s a

not only is a business partner

pany’s name, that references

getting her into trouble and

landscape that will become a

but also helps create some

Ballenger’s journey through

started getting her promoted.

wedding gift or a beach scene

of her mother’s paintings.

life. “Now that I’m currently

Starting as a cashier at

that will be sold in a Florida

They have developed a unique

the family calls me Isa Oy.” As for the 360 in the com-

After high school, her skills

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composition method where

materials. Early in her career,

sander that she had her eye

ment photos but also enjoys

Ballenger first paints a picture,

she did mostly oil paintings,

on. Having watched her father

displaying and selling nature

then Schutte finishes it by

but she has since switched to

and uncles work with wood,

photography.

adhering bits of broken glass to

watercolors and acrylics. (“My

she is confident that she’ll soon

“

Mom’s able to capture the presence of what she’s trying to paint...”

— HOLLI SCHUTTE

Ballenger’s studio includes

be making and selling wooden

samples of her work that she

animals and household decora-

takes on the road to sell. But

tions. “I’m really excited about

none of her work hangs on the

this, and I know I can do it,”

walls of her home. Ballenger

she says.

explains, “If I do a birthday gift

She’ll market her wooden

or an anniversary gift, I wind

creations on Facebook and at

up giving it away. Everything

the arts and crafts shows where

else I end up selling. Now that

she currently sells her paint-

I have more time, maybe I’ll

ings. She and Schutte travel

make something for myself.”

throughout Missouri and Iowa

An artist whose work can be

sections of it, giving the compo-

newfound love,” she says.)

to different shows, sometimes

found on the walls of homes

sition a 3-D feel.

Now, she’s about to extend her

accompanied by the younger

throughout the Midwest but

Experimenting with new

talent to woodworking. Know-

of Ballenger’s two daughters,

not displayed on the walls

techniques is just another ele-

ing her interest, this Christmas

Alaina. At age 29, Alaina is an

of her own home? That’s

ment of the Isa Oy style. So is

her husband gave her a band

accomplished photographer

just another example of

experimenting with different

saw, a table saw and a belt

who does wedding and engage-

Isa Oy style.

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